15 Free Software-apps to Root any Android with

Today, I bring to you my list of Top 15 free Software-apps to root any android device with or without a Computer. They’re the best Android rooting tools for phones & tablet devices. There’s no risk at all in trying out this rooting software as they aren’t going to brick your devices.

You are free to try another if the first one doesn’t root your phone and/or tablet device. You just need to do us a favor – by reporting the model of your phone/device and what rooting tool or software among our list that was able to successfully root it.

It’s true that rooting your device is far less popular than the good old days. Stock Android grew up quite a bit and root is simply less appealing than it once was. Also, apps like Netflix, Pokemon Go, and Google Pay don’t work on rooted devices without some fun hacks for some dumb reason. However, there are still those who prefer the root experience and there are still plenty of excellent root apps that improve functionality and do stuff that unrooted devices can’t do.

Here are the best root apps for Android! We also left Chainfire’s apps off of the list because, well, he’s throwing in the towel. We wish him all of the best in his future endeavors. In addition, some of these apps are not available in the Google Play Store. Use those at your own risk.

This actually motivated us to create lots of tutorial on how to root Android devices. One of such tutorial is the one that featured the best 9 rooting tools, APKs and programs for rooting Android without a computer. The guide was created to show our readers the best methods to gain root access on Android devices.

For Tecno mobile, there is the award-winning HIOS, Touchwiz for Samsung, MIUI for Xiaomi and EMUI for Huawei smart phones and tablet devices. Most things you’d normally need a root app for are now shipped with some devices by default.

Despite these added features and overall improvement on Android operating system (OS), some highly technical functions can not be possible without the use of after-root apps.

Knowing how useless a rooted Android device is without a valuable after-root app, we are presenting you a list of top 50 best after-root apps that would help you personalize, manage your device and make the best use of the root access gained.

Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority

One of the best things about Android is its customization and flexibility. Android lets you use it the way you want to, whether that means changing the launcher, or setting up a host of unique automatic functions with Tasker. But for some, that isn’t enough. You can gain near-total control of the OS if you root Android.

This isn’t as common as it once was, but there are still benefits to rooting Android. If you like the sounds of that, but find yourself feeling a little anxious about “hacking” your much-loved (and probably expensive) device, then read on to learn everything you need to know about rooting Android. It’s actually easier than you might think.

Editor’s note: Rooting Android devices requires a high level of tinkering and modifying your phone’s software. This can be risky, and there is a chance you’ll damage your handset. This is terrible news considering rooting Android may void your warranty. Always do your research and be confident about the steps you’re taking, as no one but you will be responsible should anything happen to your device.

We have discussed 9 free software apps to root android with/without PC in our previous article but thought it wise to present the best performing root APKs in their right category.

We started by listing the best 1-Click root android software and will continue today with the best root without PC android apps that are really flawless when it comes to rooting various brands of android smartphones and tablet devices.

If you don’t know about rooting or need tips on how to root Android with these rooting apps, please do visit one of the links above or ask us questions about how to root android without pc using the comment box below.

Trust me, there isn’t much technical know-how needed to use these root apps apk. It is as simple as using the “how to root without a computer” guide below.

To root Android phones without computers, you’d need to complete the few steps below. They’re all you really need to be able to root any Android without a computer.

1. Enable unknown sources in your device by ==> Navigating to “Security settings” on newer devices or “Application settings” for older devices.
2. Download the Root APK from the root apps list below.
3. Install the root without PC app of your choice and launch it from your phone’s home icon.
4. Select the appropriate options (Install SuperSU for Framaroot app) to completely root your device.
5. Install the root checker app to confirm your device is now completely rooted.

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Preparing to Root your Android Devices

• Charge your phone battery to at least 50%
• Install proper ADB (Android Debug Bridge) drivers for your phone/devices (links for android ADB drivers download)
• Enable USB Debugging on your phone/device by going to ==>Settings ==> Applications ==> Development ==> USB debugging (for older operating system (OS)) or ==> Settings ==>Developer options ==> “USB debugging”(for newer OS), also check the “stay awake” option.
• Enable unknown sources (if you want to root without a pc).
• Download the root checker app from Google play store: It is used for confirming that your phone or device is now fully rooted after using any of the listed best rooting methods below.

The 12 Rooting APK to Root Android Without a Computer

Here are the best root without PC apps (apk) for rooting all kinds of android phones, tablets, and PDA(s). They were listed in such a way that – it answers the question of best root android apk, root tablet apps, how to root android phone manually and/or how to root android 4.4.2, 6.0.1, etc. without a PC.

Remember to use the navigation buttons at the end of this post to get future updates on the best root apps, and other necessary tips on effective root apk files or best rooting methods.

1. vRoot APK [now iRoot APK]

iRoot apk (formerly vroot apk) is usually my first choice when it comes to rooting with or without a computer. I have had tremendous success with it on different brands of phones including Tecno, Samsung, Gionee, Itel, Infinix, Sony, Mercury, Xiaomi, and several others.

There aren’t many options or configurations needed for this root app to work. It simply lets you root android without computer, and in just a few clicks. All you need do is:-

• Get the latest version of it from here.
• Send to your phone or mobile device (if downloaded with a PC).
• Install the root apk (after enabling unknown sources for your device).
• Launch the root app from the icon on your phone’s home screen.
• Hit the root button and watch the app perform its magic (Your device may restart at this step).
• Launch the root checker app to confirm rooting as the final step.

2. Kingoapp APK

kingoapp works as flawlessly as the iRoot apk and is usually my second choice for rooting without the computer. It is popular and works well with many brands of Android phones and tablet devices.

One good thing about the Kingoapp is the highly improved exploits it uses to root even newer devices. Personally, I did root marshmallow android devices with it and It works best for devices with internet access.

• Download the latest version of Kingoapp from here or from the mirror website at http://kingoroot.org/kingo-root.
• Ensure that your phone is connected to the internet.
• Install the Kingoapp.
• Launch from the home screen icon and click on root to get root access.
• Use the root checker app (linked above) to confirm that your phone is now rooted.

3. Framaroot APK

Framaroot is another useful app to root android phone and devices without a PC, it supports a wide range of devices and has proven to be able to root MTK devices.

Rooting with framaroot apk is a little bit more technical than the iRoot and kingoapp discussed above. But then, it very easy to use and gets updated more often than other competing root without PC applications.

1. Download the latest version of framaroot apk from here.
2. Send it to your phone or device (if downloaded with a PC) and make sure that the apk is in your phone’s memory.
3. Install the framaroot app (after enabling unknown sources for your device).
4. Launch the app from your home screen icon and select the option present on the app’s screen.
5. Select an Exploit (List of exploit methods for device and processor types would be listed at the end of this guide to serve as a pointer in helping you select the best exploit for your phone) and complete the actions.
6. Wait for the message that confirms that your phone is now rooted.
7. Restart the device and launch the rooter checker to re-confirm your phone is rooted completely.

a Video Tutorial on How to Root Android Without a PC [Framaroot Method]

Since the topic of rooting could be new to many of our readers, I thought it to include a detailed video tutorial for such persons. Here’s a decent guide on how to root Android without a PC as created by Rohan Mane.

This Android rooting video tutorial is created with Framaroot apk in mind but can be used for the other rooting methods discussed on this page. All you’d need to do is – study the steps used and apply the same for other rooting apps. Note that the root checker app discussed in this Video is the same as the one already linked above.

4. Universal Androot APK

Universal Androot is a versatile root without PC app that works for a wide range of android phones and devices. It is quite an option when it comes to rooting android phones and devices without a computer.

The list of android devices you can root with the universal androot apk is listed below for your perusal. Do note that more devices (other than the ones listed here) can be rooted with this awesome app.

To root with universal androot apk, you will need to download the latest version of the app from here, install it to your device, launch from the home icon, and root instantly.

5. Easy rooting toolkit (APK) or WeakSauce

While the easy rooting toolkit works on a wide range of devices, WeakSauce works only for HTC devices, and it’s the best option for rooting HTC One M8 and similar HTC devices.

We have used both on many occasions and can authoritatively state that they are a useful root without pc app to try on android smart-phones. You can download the easy rooting toolkit from here and WeakSauce from here.

6. Towel root apk

Towel root apk is another unique root android without a PC app. With an app like towel root apk, you need not border asking – how to root android phone from phone as we have tested it with a few android phones and can recommend it as a good apk to root android devices without a computer.

• Download Towelroot apk from here or the mirror website at http://towelroot.org
• Transfer the towelroot apk to your smartphone or device (if downloaded with a PC).
• Install the towel root app by clicking on the apk file
• complete the installation and launch the app from the home icon
• Use the next button to complete the root process

7. Baidu Root Apk

Baidu-Root apk is unique in that it can root a wide range of android smartphones including some of the latest ones running on Google android KitKat Operating System and above.

8. KingRoot APK

KingRoot is the latest on our list of the best rooting apk for android phones and devices. We have already tested this app and can assure you that it supports a wide range of Android phones and tablets.

It also works flawlessly on MTK powered devices. Devices such as Xiaomi, Lenovo, Infinix, Tecno, Gionee, Injoo, iTel, and a wide range of Samsung phones and devices can easily be rooted with KingRoot app.

It is free and can be downloaded from http://kingroot.net using your PC or phone’s default web browser. Update!, the KingRoot APK version 4.8.0 supports the rooting of Android 5.1 phones and tablets.

9. Ping pong root APK

These are the steps to complete in order to root a Samsung galaxy S6 smart phone with Ping pong root app:-

• Enable the side-loading of apps from unknown sources (as discussed above).
• Download and install SuperSU app from PlayStore™ or from the raw apk file uploaded by 3ptechies here.
• Download Ping pong root apk file from here and copy it to your smart phone’s internal memory.
• Install and run Ping pong root. Allow it to install the superSU/binaries.
• Run superSU once to activate it, ignore the error message prompt (after app closure) and immediately return to Ping pong root app screen.
• Launch it and click on download data (assuming that your phone is already connected to the internet).
• Click on get root to complete the Ping pong app rooting method processes. Accept every permission message(s) prompt and reboot device once the operation is successfully completed.

10. CF-Auto-Root

CF-Auto-Root is another Samsung-centric rooting apk that lets you root Samsung devices with ease. But the better part of CF Auto root is that: it has support for HTC, Google Nexus, Sony, and most high-end Qualcomm (C.P.U) powered devices.

• Download CF Auto Root apk from chainfire and install same to the phone you’d like to root.
• Take note of the new icon and use it to complete the next step below.
• Launch the app and tap on root my phone button to complete the Android rooting process.
• Wait for some minutes and restart your phone.
• Confirm if SuperUser App is added to your phone. If positive, your phone is rooted correctly, else play with some other rooting methods in this list.

11/12: One Click Root and iskysoft Rooting tool

Even though they are good for rooting Android phones and devices, they are paid tools and doesn’t come for free. The trial version of iskysoft rooting tool is too limited for any serious rooting exploit. The second rooting tool is explained in details below.

FK Kernel Manager

Price: $3.49 with optional in-app purchases

Joe Hindy / Android Authority

Bonus Addiction (for MTK users)

1. Mobileuncle MTK tools

Mobileuncle MTK tools is an advanced root app for MTK devices. It lets you get into Engineering mode, view CDS and radio information, change Android IMEI, Check your Device Info, Sensor, Battery and lots of other functions.

Here’s a video tutorial on how to fix invalid IMEI or change Android IMEI number completely with Mobileuncle MTK tools.

https://youtube.com/watch?v=mGVx5xWrtF4%3Ffeature%3Doembed

2. Super-Sume Pro

It was developed by gatesjunior, for the purpose of replacing the traditional managers that pushes constant popups with a clean access manager, called SuperSU.

3. Entropy

Basically, entropy is the measurement of randomness. The apps running in the background constantly increases the randomness. You can monitor the entropy with the help of Entropy app.

Wrap Up

Knowing that Android devices in 2009 is quite different from what we have now in 2019, We’re going to update this post from time to time.

50 Best after-Root apps to add to Rooted Devices in 2019

It doesn’t really matter if you’re rocking a flagship device or managing a $10 Android phone, there’s an app to improve the functions in this list.

We carefully selected these apps based on our vast experience on Android rooting and how much time we’ve spent on several rooted devices.

Newer apps are featured in this list. This is in a bid to cater for some of our readers that are knowing about root apps this year (2017).

1. AFWall+ (Android Firewall +)

Except you’re new to the world of Android rooting, names like DroidWall and AFWall+ should be like a household name already.

While droidWall Android firewall app lets you improve your device’s data and battery life by controlling what app uses your 3G/Wi-fi Network and at what time, AFWall+ combines the features of droidwall along with several awesome functions.

You’ll be mixing a lot on your rooted device without this awesome app. The app is free to download and free to use.

2. Greenify

Greenify is compatible with (almost) every Android phone out there in tech stores including entry-level ones and can be gotten free from Google play store.

3.

Lucky Patcher is a fantastic root app for rooted Android phones and devices. Obviously an app like this can’t be allowed in Google play store, but that doesn’t stop it from functioning.

With Lucky Patcher root app, you can make online games offline, completely remove annoying ads in games and apps, h*ck In-app purchases, stop license verification, Disable bloatware & intrusive system apps, Convert your best apps to system apps (to avoid deletion) and many other functions.

We have used lucky patcher in many instances, some of which is for: removing ads from Sybla Tv app,  cr*cking subway surfers and temple run 2, among many other instances.

In fact, we created a text tutorial on how to use lucky patcher apk some two years ago. You can read all of it from https://wp.me/p3eWMZ-gUn or watch this cool video from WizTech that shows you how to do several games/app h*ack with Lucky Patcher root app.

As already stated, Lucky patcher app is not available in the Google PlayStore™ but the raw .apk file can be gotten from any of these links:-

• luckypatcher.net/index.html
• lucky-patcher.netbew.com/download/Lucky Patcher v6.5.8.apk

4. Titanium Backup

It helps you backup every single piece of your data, including the system apps on your SD Card. You can even freeze this data with the pro version which can be gotten from the playstore market at $5.99.

5. Adblock Plus

6. Xposed Framework

Xposed framework lets you customize and tweak your Android devices like a geek without installing a custom ROM.

From GUI modification, font customization to custom look and fancy notification bar, you can practically tweak your devices like you’d normally do with a custom ROM install.

7. SuperSu

SuperSu is not only an excellent management tool, it is best known for being ad-free. Unlike the generic root managers, it doesn’t show you constantly annoying pop-ups.

There is the free and premium version of SuperSU app, all available on Google play store.

8. ADB Wireless

ADB Wireless root app lets you connect wirelessly with desktop apps such as Android PC suits and device managers that requires ADB connection to work.

It is free on Google play store and works by connecting to the network’s IP address. ADB Wireless root app can come in handy for devices sharing the same network with their PCs.

9. Chainfire 3D

Chainfire 3D is an open graphics library. It adds, or say boosts existing functionalities in your device. Technically speaking, it filters out and decides what is to be shown on the screen.

So consequently it helps you play games or run apps that may require slightly higher configuration than that of your phone.

10. Link2SD

Link2SD is not a strange name to most of our readers. This is because we’ve used it for some of our tutorials on how to increase the internal memory of Android devices.

Quite a few times, you don’t have the access to move an app to the SD Card. This makes the situation even worse when you are running low on internal memory.

Link2SD gives you the access to make changes on the internal data. They even offer you the auto clear cache service when you buy Link2SD Plus from the PlayStore™. It’s one of the best after-root app to install on Android devices.

11. System App Remover

Bloatware, promo apps and online apps directory install is the bane of most cheap Android OEMs. Even top Android OEMs aren’t left out in this Bloatware madness.

This is where System App remover comes in to deal with those apps you’d never need or haven’t ever used since the day you bought your phone.

System App Remover is much like Link2SD, but primarily used for uninstalling system apps. It is free and can be download from Google play store link here.

12. Full!Screen

Are you using an old Android Tablet with v4.4 in it? Good, this app is for you. With the help of Full!Screen you can hide the system sidebar of your tablet. Basically, it is an alternative to the default system sidebar which can be customized, or say; ‘can be hidden’.

However, the app is limited to kernels older than v4.0, but still has been downloaded over  half a million times.

13. Tasker (Paid App)

Tasker is an automation app. You can use it to automate every app in your device, (both  system apps as well as the market apps).

It basically allows you to create a list of tasks and then the app executes those tasks. It has been downloaded over a million times on the Android Playstore and comes with a price as low as $1.99.

14. AdAway

AdAway is an open source after-root app that filters out ads in your device. Somehow, the app was removed from Google PlayStore™.

15. 3C Toolbox

What if an app replaces multiple managers like task manager, CPU manager, etc. with a simple manager that does it all?

3C Toolbox provides you an interface to manage possible kinds of settings in your phone. Developed by 3c, it has received somewhere between half a million to one million downloads on the PlayStore™.

15. FlashFire

FlashFire is a flasher for a rooted Android device. It can flash full firmware packages from most of the manufacturers.

It is a free app and can be gotten from the play store link here.

16. Root Call Blocker Pro

17. Purify (Speed and Battery Saver)

Even though purify app can be installed on non-rooted devices, the full functions can only be enjoyed largely on rooted phones and/or tablet devices.

It comes with the auto-purify feature that lets you automate the task of killing buggy background apps, thereby, improving your phone’s performance and battery life.

18. WiFi Tethering

It is a significant app for the older devices that don’t have in-built hotspot functionality. This app can be downloaded from the playstore link here.

19. Servicely

Servicely provides you an interface where you can manage or select apps which you want to sleep/hibernate after your screen times out.

This way, it prevents those nasty news/messenger apps that keep pushing notifications even after your phone sleeps, hence, sucking down the phone’s battery.

Servicely (download here) doesn’t require any significant permission other than root access.

20. Wakelock Detector

A lot of apps, known as wake lock apps are those apps that don’t let your phone sleep and keep the display on. This way they make a serious damage to the battery.

Wakelock Detector detects those many apps and notifies you about them. This can be a great tool to stop battery drainage. However, the app works not only on rooted devices, as it can be used on normal devices as well.

21. Flashify

Flashify is also a flasher tool. It is just an alternative to FlashFire. It flashes boot and recovery, zip files, and other types of device data.

The app is free for up-to three flashes a day. However, you can buy its premium version to avoid this limitation.

22. LMT Launcher

LMT Launcher is a gesture-based tool that launches a command (maybe an app or a page) when performed the assigned single/multi-touch gesture on the screen.

23. ES File Explorer

• Remotely access files in your PC [WiFi File Transfer]
• Remotely access your data in clouds
• Can connect your smart phone to stream on TV [Go Live]
• Can look inside the data in .zip, .rar, 7z files.
• Kill Tasks with a single click.

Other than these features, it is built-in with many other great features such as cache cleaner, auto-start manager, etc.

While the free version of ES File Explorer can be very annoying with ads, the premium version removes such limitation. They can all be gotten from this playstore link.

24. Pimp My ROM Beta

Pimp My ROM is a personalization app that comes with built-in mods that uses your device’s root access to toggle android features, do multitasking, etc.

It helps you to fully personalize every system app in your device. It bypasses your task manager, modifies display density, and makes the device better than ever before.

25. Battery Calibration

Battery Calibration is an app that prepares a data and use it to tell you about your device’s battery.

To calibrate, you’d need to charge it to 100%, then press the ‘Calibrate’ button and after this, you have to unplug the charger.

This way the app learns and prepares data about the battery usage and then gives you more in-depth information about it.

26. Terminal Emulator

If you use or have used Linux, macOS, or similar operating systems (OS), you would have seen a built-in app called ‘Terminal’.

That’s the app most programmers uses to compile the codes or to make changes on the disk drives. Terminal Emulator is a great app that serves you as a pocket-terminal.

You just have to install it in a rooted Android device and then get access to the built-in Linux command shell.

Below is a detailed tutorial on how to use Android terminal emulator to do various tweaks on rooted devices.

27. SDFix

The devices launched with Android v4.4 or newer versions have sealed the ability to write files on the microSD card. SDFix, developed by NetApp, Inc. solves this problems by restoring this access.

However, this is a powerful app that is to be handled with care since it makes changes on the configuration file.

28. BusyBox

Additionally, it can be used to create flashable ZIP files as well as create shell scripts. This is the link to download BusyBox for rooted Android devices.

29. BuildProp Editor

In every Android device, there exists a file called build.prop that stores all the system information about the device.

With BuildProp Editor, you can make certain changes in the file to suit your configuration preferences. BuildProp Editor has in-app purchases of about $1-2.

30. BetterBatteryStats (Paid App)

BetterBattertStats is an open-source battery analyzer that spots and prepares a database of overall battery usage.

It is much like Servicely or similar apps, but definitely worth a try. Here’s the link to buy BetterBatteryStats.

31. Kernel Adiutor (ROOT)

Also an open-source. Kernel Adiutor is a monitoring app. It monitors things like BuildProp, Flashes and Backups, minfree settings, CPU, virtual memory, init.d, etc.

32. Easy DPI Changer

DPI stands for ‘Dots Per Inches’ which is basically the screen density of your device. It works on all the Android devices that have v4.3 or up and are rooted.

With Easy DPI changer, you can change and reset DPI, padding, resolution, etc. The app requires correct values of DPI; else it may soft-brick.

33. Magisk

It can completely keep the root out of any app’s sight, and this turns out to be a great feature. For example, you can’t play Pokémon Go on a rooted device but a device rooted with Magisk manager can hide the root from Pokémon Go and make it workable.

For Magisk download Link and Resources, check out their thread at XDA forum or download directly from http://tiny.cc/latestmagisk.

34. DiskDigger Photo Recovery

DiskDigger can recover deleted or lost photos or videos from the device’s internal memory or an SD Card. After recovery, the files can be directly uploaded to Google Drive, Dropbox, or other cloud storage services.

However, it is a safe app that can also be installed over an unrooted Android, but the features would be limited only to photos and that too not as deeper as it works in a rooted device.

35. GLTools

GLTools is a GFX optimiser, or say an alternative to Chainfire 3D. It gives you full control over your device’s GPU features.

It works well on various Android devices, including high-end and low-end Android phones and/or tablet devices.

36. Solid Explorer File Manager

Solid Explorer is a file/data encryption platform that works on both rooted (with full features, including the root manager) as well as unrooted devices.

It uses the fingerprint sensor access in order to improve the encryption level. However, it works fine even on devices without any fingerprint sensor (with the help of password/PIN protection).

The app offers a free trial of 2 weeks, and then you can buy the premium version for a small fee.

37. Dumpster: (Backup & File Recovery App)

Dumpster, although works with unrooted devices, is best for rooted phones. It lets you create a trashcan for your Android devices.

This way, accidental deletion of files becomes a thing never to be worried about. Apart from acting as a trashcan, Dumpster just like DiskDigger can be used for file backup and data recovery purposes.

It has been download somewhere between ten to fifty million times on the Google PlayStore™ and can be gotten from this link.

38. Root Explorer (Paid App)

Root Explorer is a premium file management application for rooted devices. It is priced at $3.99 and comes with the most coveted Android file management features. Some of these includes and not limited to:

• Root Manager
• Multiple Tabs
• Text Editor
• APK Binary XML Viewer
• SMB
• SQLite Database Viewer
• Extracts zip or gzip files
• Executes Scripts

39. SetCPU for Root Users (Paid App)

Developed by SetCPU, Inc., SetCPU is a tool that gives you access to change CPU settings of your rooted Android device.

The app can be used to improve the CPU performance, its multitasking ability and a lot more. It goes for just $2 on Google playstore and works with most rooted devices including older kernels.

40. XUI Mod Top

XUI Mod Top is a collection of advanced widgets that can be used to customize your Android phone’s UI to a better, highly personalized version. Some of the features to customize with XUI Mod top root app includes:

• The battery color percentage
• Time count up to seconds in the status bar
• Volume disable in lockscreen mode
• Notification customiser
• Lockscreen touch

Direct download Link: https://bit.ly/2wIYzMs

41. GMD GestureControl

This app uses the multi-touch and multi-tasking features of your Android devices. For example, you can swipe four fingers right to re-open the previous application. You can even create your own set of commands in the form of gestures.

The app is developed by Good Mood Droid and is categorized under Tools in Google PlayStore™. There is the free (lite) and premium ($5.55) version of the app. We advice you test the free version first before trying out the pro.

42. DataSync

DataSync is also integrated with various cloud storage systems like Dropbox, Google drive, and box app. It has the free (beta) and a premium version that goes for $2.7.

43. ROM Toolbox

As the name suggests, the app helps you unleash almost all the features of your rooted Android phone. It is best known and used for installing more than one ROM to the device. You can even change the boot logo of the device.

It requires permission to make contact and SMS backups in your phone, apart from the root access.

44. Boot Animations for Superuser

From the developers of BuildProp Editor, BusyBox, and ROM Toolbox — JRummy Apps, Boot Animations is another popular after-root app that helps you customize or change the existing brand animation to a new one.

45. Hosts Editor

Hosts Editor is an open-source host manager that lets you edit the /system/etc/hosts. The app comes without promotional ads and is useful for testing an app on a specific sever using its IP.

46. Device Control

With Device control root app, You can change screen color temperature, reduce CPU and power uses, GPU frequencies, and etc. It can also be used as an app manager, CPU and battery monitoring app.

47. Quick Reboot

Quick Reboot has the compilation of all the advanced reboot options. With this app, you don’t need to give terminal commands in order to enter advanced reboot modes.

Quick Reboot has a built-in widget and recently, they have made their premium version a freeware. So Quick Reboot PRO be installed to any rooted device free of any charges.

48. Nandroid Manager

Nandroid Manager creates packets of data called ‘nandroids’. Then with the help of this app, you can backup, delete, compress, rename, or flash these data packets.

Apart from the root access, it requires an app called BusyBox (PlayStore™ link and app discussed above) to work correctly.

49. FontFix

FontFix lets you get access to change the system font of your Android phone or tablet device from over 4,300 fonts types available from the app’s menu.

Even though rooting is compulsory for using FontFix on most of Android devices, it can be used without root access on devices that support FlipFont (e.g., most Samsung, HTC devices). The app works on Android versions 4.0 or later and can be downloaded from this PlayStore™ link here.

50. Set DNS

Set DNS helps you use the custom Nameservers on 3G/4G/WiFi, or other networks which can eventually speed up your browsing speed.

It is compatible with both IPv4 and IPv6 networks. With this app, you can choose to use Google DNS servers, openDNS and/or any other DNS service you choose.

There is the free and premium version of Set DNS app and both can be gotten from Google play store.

To root or not to root?

The next question is whether you should root Android or leave it as it is. That, of course, is a matter of personal preference, but there are some compelling arguments both for and against it.

On the plus side, it gives you more access to several cool apps and customization options. It also lets you upgrade older phones to newer Android versions long after your manufacturer and carrier have stopped supporting it. As mentioned, rooting Android will let you change things that you otherwise couldn’t, and it will also allow you to use a host of cool apps.

Android root apps and options

Here are just a few things you can do with a rooted Android device:

• Overclock or underclock the CPU.
• Increase battery life.
• Greatly enhance the power of Tasker.
• Remove preinstalled bloatware apps.
• Make real backups.

• Install custom ROMs.
• Further customize your phone’s looks.
• Install apps that do more than basic ones.
• You can even do things like installing Ubuntu for desktop.

For some people, rooting Android is also something of a statement. You paid for this device, so why shouldn’t you use it exactly as you wish? Especially if it means removing cynical and unhelpful bloatware. There’s also a certain status that comes from it, and a great sense of accomplishment when you achieve root access for the first time.

If you’re a developer hoping to create your own root apps, you need to start somewhere!

Will you damage your device?

Robert Triggs / Android Authority

That said, there are also some potential downsides to rooting.

Even once you know how to root Android, some risks are involved. Get this wrong, and there is a chance of bricking your device (it’s happened to me). It’s easier and safer on some devices than others, but if you’re not overly confident with your tech wizardry, you may prefer to leave your phone be.

Warranties and legalities — is rooting legal?

This leads us nicely onto warranties, which is another grey area in the world of rooting. While carriers don’t like you tampering with their hardware and software, some manufacturers have become kinder to rooters and even those who install third-party software. However, few have a clear stance on what software tweaks will void your warranty, and you certainly can’t count on having your rooted handset fixed if something goes wrong. Devices with locked bootloaders, the very low-level software that starts up your phone, are explicitly designed to prevent rooting, so don’t expect sympathy from these companies.

In the US, rooting is perfectly legal.

Thanks to clues like Knox on Samsung, manufacturers and sellers can often identify root, even after you unroot. Note that there are ways to hide evidence of having rooted your device, but these won’t always work. There’s a kind of arms race between hackers and manufacturers, and your chances of unrooting and covering your tracks will often come down to who is winning at the time! This is why many people only root older phones already out of warranty.

Security

It’s also worth noting that some apps and features will stop working once you root. For example, banking apps will often stop working due to the perceived security risk. Even Snapchat and Pokemon Go take issue with root! There are also often countermeasures to these limitations — though your mileage may vary. You can probably tell by now that rooting typically means creating more work for yourself, but it can be enjoyable work!

Of course, if you aren’t automatically receiving the usual updates, it also falls on you to ensure you get all the latest security patches. In theory, you could improve your privacy with the proper root apps. But it’s on you. It should also be noted that SuperSU developer Chainfire hung up his root apps, so most rooters have now switched over to Magisk.

So, should you root Android?

Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority

With all that in mind, should you root your Android device?

Ultimately, that comes down to what you intend to use your device for. Do you even need to root Android? If you have a specific use-case scenario in mind and understand the risks and limitations, then there’s nothing to stop you from learning how to root Android and giving yourself that extra freedom.

Seeing as root might also mean you lose functionality, it’s no longer a straight win across the board. It’s fun, powerful, and useful, but it’s not as useful as it once was.

For me, the obvious answer is to only root older devices. Keep your daily driver clean while it’s still getting new updates and patches, but root secondary gadgets that you want to tinker with. That way, you get to have your cake and eat it too.

Needs a Root Without PC App that isn’t Free?

Using paid apps for something as simple as rooting is something I’d hardly encourage. But then, there is the option for a premium app.

This would come in handy for DIY-phobic readers that prefer a paid option. One-click root apk lets one root Android phones and/or devices with ease.

The learning curves necessary for someone that’s new to Android rooting can be bypassed with this service. They take you by the hand (VIP support) to fix challenges with rooting when their app fails to root your device.

To use their paid rooting solution, simply subscribe to their services by downloading the free rooting apk from https://bit.ly/2w9UQdU.

Naptime

Price: Free / Up to $12.99

Joe Hindy / Android Authority

Solid Explorer

Price: Free / $1.99

Solid Explorer is a really good file manager. It works without root for most tasks. The app can do the usual stuff like copy and paste, unzip files, etc. It also has support for cloud storage and network storage devices. The design is good, too. There is the option to enable root within the app. That allows you to do all kinds of stuff that you couldn’t previously. There are a lot of good file managers with root access. However, this one is clean, it works well, and it’s cheap with no advertising.

The best root apps for Android

The Top Rooting Apps & Software to Root Android Devices

These top free rooting software and APKs (apps) below will root your Android phones and tablet devices within a few minutes. They’re the best in the business of rooting Android devices.

1. Iroot (formerly Vroot) Rooting Software

This is the best software for rooting any android phone, judging from the wide range of coverage and deep support for older operating systems, I will lightly advise you to try it first before the other ones in this list.

Vroot for PC software is a top tool for rooting/unrooting Android phones or devices. It can root almost all android devices running on 2.2 (Froyo), 2.3 (Gingerbread), 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich),  4.2 (Jelly Bean), 4.4.2, and newer Operating Systems (OS).

The vRoot software was recently re-branded and code-named iRoot, the latest version of the app can be downloaded from here, while the older version that was used for this rooting guide can be gotten from the mirror site where we uploaded it.

We already have a detailed page that shows you how to use the vRoot software root method and the basic tips to use computer programs for rooting android. You can read up the vRoot guide here or continue with the other rooting methods below.

2. kingoapp Root [Roots with/Without Computer]

kingoapp root software solution is just as effective as Vroot, although I have recorded more success with the former, I still rate it as highly as any other one-click root android software.

kingoroot android PC version is a big player among the best computer software to root and unroot any android phone. It works seamlessly with all major brands of Android phones, tablets, and other devices.

Kingo root app works best for computers that are connected to the internet. It is required that your computer remains connected to the internet before launching the kingo root software. Click the to root the connected device once the kingo root software has detected it.

How to Root any Android Phone with KingoRoot Tool

• Download the latest version of Kingoapp from here or from the mirror website at http://kingoroot.org/kingo-root.
• Ensure that your phone or computer is connected to the internet.
• Install the Kingoapp or rooting software (depending on if you are rooting with or without the PC).
• Launch from the home screen icon and click on the root button command to get root access.
• Use the root checker app (linked above) to confirm that your phone is now rooted fully.

The super alternative is the kingoroot apk that works seamlessly on most Android tabs. You can download kingoroot apk to your SD card, and launch it to complete the root process.

3. SRS Root Software

SRSRoot software solution was one of my favorite for rooting android devices before Vroot came to the scene. Although I haven’t used it for a while now, I can still recommend it for persons that didn’t have success with the previous two.

Download Link:  srsroot.com

4. Framaroot (apk) App (Roots without PC)

Framaroot instant root apk is the best app so far for rooting and unrooting android without a computer.  It has support for even the latest android operating system (OS).

Rooting and unrooting with Framaroot is as easy as installing the app ==>launching the same ==> and choosing from the list of available rooting exploits.

A wide range of successes have been recorded already with this little miracle-app; even newer devices such as Samsung Galaxy, nexus devices, Tecno R7, Nokia XL android, Huawei Ascend, and several others have been rooted with the Framaroot apk app.

For all tested devices and the exploits used, refer to http://framaroot.net/devices.html. Note also that Tecno, Gionee, iTel, infinix, Micromax, and most MTK based phones will normally use the Barahir exploit.

How to Root with FramaRoot Android APK Rooting Tool

• Download the latest version of framaroot apk from here.
• Send it to your phone or device (if downloaded with a PC) and make sure that the apk is in your phone’s memory.
• Install the framaroot app (after enabling unknown sources for your device).
• Launch the app from your home screen icon and select the install superuser option present on the app’s screen.
• Select an Exploit (List of exploit methods for device and processor types would be listed at the end of this guide to serve as a pointer in helping you select the best exploit for your phone) and complete the actions.
• Wait for the Success, SU binary, and superuser installed message that confirms that your phone is now rooted.
• Restart the device and launch the rooter checker to re-confirm your phone is rooted completely.

5. KingRoot [Roots With or Without a PC]

KingRoot is a potent rooting tool just as iRoot and KingoRoot apps. The software is light-weighted and worked flawlessly on some selected models of MTK devices we used for testing out their performance and reliability.

Their latest version supports a wide range of devices (as opined by some of our other editors) including Samsung, HTC, Motorola, and Sony Xperia droid devices. We hope to keep testing this app for a possible stand-alone review as soon as we can.

Tutorial on Rooting Android With or Without a Computer

To root with KingRoot software or app, all you’d need to do is ==>

Download the English version of the root software from here or search Google for KingRoot Apk to download the root without the PC version.

==> Hit the corresponding download button from the download options and ==> complete the rooting process from the GUI of the app. Install the root checker app to confirm that your device is now completely rooted.

New Update!, the latest version of the KingRoot tool (for the new Android version) has gained support for almost all popular Android devices running on the 5.1 Operating System (and newer). It is now a top one-click root for PC software.

6. Unlock Root Program

I had success with this awesome rooting program in the past but can’t vouch for it now since it isn’t fully available for free any longer.

You should be thinking of it as an alternative only when the Vroot and/or kingoapp root software solutions fail to root your device.

We’ll test the app on newer devices in our care to see what max Android OS version it can root comfortably and how well it works for MTK powered smartphones.

Download Link: Unlock root program can be downloaded from http://www.unlockroot.com/download.html.

7. Root Master (apk that roots without Computer)

Root Master will root your phone or devices without the need for a computer, you should think of it as an alternative only where Framaroot fails.

It is a good rooting tool for a lot of android phones and devices. The latest English version of this rooting app has been tested to work with Tecno, Samsung, Gionee, iTel, and other popular Android OEM brands.

Reading the how-to root guide for the app below will guide you towards rooting your android devices effortlessly with the root master application.

How to Root Android Phones with Root Master APK

• Download Rootmaster APK android application from here.
• Install the application and launch it from the home icon.
• Click on the Tap to Root option and wait for the rooting tool to perform its magic.
• Wait for the success message after your device might have restarted severally.
• Install the root checker app (linked above) to confirm if your android device is now completely rooted.
• Delete the raw APK file after rooting confirmation to save space.

8. iSkysoft Rooting Toolbox

iSkysoft Android device rooting software is a solid PC android management tool that can be deployed for rooting android 6.0.1, Android 7.0 Nougat, and other tougher Android phone versions (with unlockable bootloader). 

The iSkysoft rooting toolbox is a risk-free and 100% secured rooting software from iSkysoft. It claims to be able to root over 7,000 different Android devices, but we’ve tested it on three devices only.

How to Root Any Android with iSkysoft (Android Rooting) Toolbox

• Install the official version of iSkysoft Toolbox for Android by downloading it from here.
• Launch iSkysoft Toolbox by clicking on the desktop icon or via the taskbar shortcut.
• From the options displayed; locate ==> Root and click on it.
• Enable USB debugging on your phone or tablet device and connect it to your PC.
• Allow iSkysoft Toolbox to detect your device and find a proper package to root it correctly.
• Wait for the phone to reboot as many times as possible until the rooting task is completed.

9. Universal Androot (apk) Root Tool

Universal Androot is a popular systemless root for Android devices. It lets you root several android devices without the need for a computer. There are several versions of the Universal Androot app, but we do recommend that you use the latest version of Androot APK, depending on the Android device you’d like to try out the app on.

To download the latest version of Universal Androot, Google search with the “Universal Androot latest version download” keyword.

Note: The section below would come in handy for those willing to experiment with their device’s rooting with a few more harmless apps. These tools were tested on few Android devices before being listed here (as we hardly mention or recommend apps on 3rd Planet Techies without trying them out on our gadgets first).

10. Easy rooting toolkit (apk) App

Easy rooting toolkit; an app developed by DooMLoRD can root most Android phones without a PC. It lets you get root access to older devices in seconds and works flawlessly on rooting most tablet devices.

Download Link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1321682

11. Towel Root Apk Rooting Tool

Towel root is a mobile app that lets one gain root access on Android devices without connecting to the PC. It works for most devices and can be downloaded with the phone’s default browser.

12. Baidu Root [Roots with/Without a Computer]

Baidu Root is a Chinese rooting app developed by Baidu Inc, a leading Chinese internet company that’s headquartered in Beijing, China.

It has support for over 6,000 models of Android devices and lets one root either directly from his phone or by connecting to a computer that has the Baidu root software installed in it.

13. Wondershare Mobilego Android Device Rooting Software

How to Root Android Phones with Wondershare Mobilego

• Install the proper USB support (ADB) drivers for your phone using the link mentioned in the ‘preparing to root‘ section above.
• Download and install Wondershare MobileGo from the mobilego review post here.
• Launch the app and connect your android phone to the PC (after the USB debugging option must have been enabled)
• Allow wondershare mobilego to detect your device (while still running on the 16 days trial version, ie. assuming you don’t intend to buy a licensed version of the software)
• Locate the button and click on it to root your device. 

14. Root Genius

Root Genius is a top rooting tool/software that is similar to KingRoot and works the same way as the other root android with PC software listed above. You can download the latest version of it from and give us feedback if you were able to root your phone with it.

It is indeed a top root app to root android without a computer and works exactly as mobileGo rooting tool. Root genius works well by not installing too many unwanted apps like the iRoot app referenced in #1 above does.

15. TunesGo Rooting Software [not a 100% free Rooting Tool]

GSam Battery Monitor

Price: Free / $2.49

Is it Advisable to Root Android Phones in 2021?

Well, the answer to this is no and yes.

And yes because developers need rooting to enjoy their Android phones and devices. Popular root apps like Lucky patcher, Xposed Framework, System App Remover, and the rest of them need root access to work properly.

Xposed Framework

Xposed Framework has replaced installing ROMs for many as the default root experience. Modules are created inside of the framework by many developers that do various things like theming, UI and performance tweaks, visual modification, button remapping, and much, much more. Modules can be a tad difficult to find sometimes depending on your device but there are plenty of universal ones that you can use and enjoy. Magisk Manager kind of usurped Xposed as the must-have root app for mobile. However, you can install Xposed as a Magisk module so it doesn’t really matter either way. Additionally, Xposed works better for older versions of Android rather than newer ones.

Servicely

Price: Free / Up to $13.99

How to root Android devices

Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority

If you decide to go ahead, you’ll probably wonder how to root Android. Let’s lead you in the right direction!

The bad news is there isn’t a one-size-fits-all solution when you root Android phones and tablets. Different brands and even software versions can make the rooting process vary. Even within handset variants, you may find that some techniques work and others don’t.

This is a minimum-fuss method that will work in many cases. However, it’s worth noting that some come with annoying push notifications and ads. I’d advise checking reviews before settling on which one to use. Some would even say that if you can’t figure out how to root your device without one of these apps, perhaps you shouldn’t be doing it at all (because if you encounter problems during the process, you won’t know what to do).

The good news is that in many cases, rooting is much easier than it once was.

If a one-click solution doesn’t appeal to you, things get a little more complex, and you’ll need to look for specific instructions for your device. This might mean using PC software and connecting your phone via USB. It might also mean using a custom recovery, or downloading additional software like Odin for Samsung devices. The best part about these options is that you learn a lot along the way.

Before rooting your device, it’s always good to back up first. Then settle in, read a lot, triple-check the instructions, and dive in. Crossing your fingers and holding your breath would be a good idea because you just took the red pill! The world of Android rooting is exciting, empowering, frustrating, and engaging — you’ll learn tons about how Android works, what your phone can do, and how awesome Android can be when you get in the driver’s seat.

Once you’ve rooted your phone, it’s time to start enjoying the best root apps for Android.

FAQs

Rooting makes it possible to achieve much more complex customizations than you’re used to. You can control your CPU and RAM, customize your UI, remove apps you otherwise wouldn’t be able to uninstall, use apps that provide root features, and more.

Manufacturers don’t like when you tinker with their devices’ software. This can create issues, and these wouldn’t be their fault. Most manufacturers will likely avoid respecting a warranty claim if you’ve rooted a device, especially if this was the cause of whatever issue you started the claim for. That said, some argue it’s illegal to void the warranty due to rooting, in some jurisdictions. You might be able to argue this in court, but no one really wants to take a company to court for a warranty issue. At the very least, rooting your phone may cause a headache, even if you did nothing wrong.

Of course you can. The real question is whether you should. If you are to sell a rooted phone, make sure you tell the new owner about this. He can then decide if he wants to take the risk. Additionally, it’s possible to unroot a phone and take it back to its factory settings. This might be a better alternative, unless the new buyer strictly wants a rooted phone.

No. You will have to flash the stock software to remove root. In fact, this used to be seen as a feature. Some applications are able to stick around, even if you perform a factory reset. This is great for security apps.

Rooting, in and of itself, should not erase any of your data. That said, you might have to give your phone a clean install if anything goes wrong, or if the root process for your phone happens to require a factory reset.

There are multiple ways to check if a device is rooted, but if you can’t figure this out, chances are you don’t want to deal with complex methods. The easiest way to check if your phone is rooted is through an app. Root Checker is one of the most popular ones.

Are Rooting APKs Safe to Use in 2021?

Well, the answer to this question is simple; rooting APKs from a trusted source is safe while the ones from questionable sources are unsafe.

One good thing about Android is the active community of developers and private/independent contributors. Unsafe rooting APKs hardly outlive one month before they are discovered and shamed by the hard-working Android developers.

All in all, it is advisable to use only Android rooting APKs from trusted sources. Read online reviews about new rooting APKs or opt for their PC software version to root your new phones or tablet devices.

What More?

You have seen our list of best root without PC apk for rooting android phones and tablets. I’d like to remind you that you can look up Google by entering “root apk name + device model + download” in the search bar to download APK files right for rooting your device model.

Update on Best 12 Root W/O PC Apps.

This list was updated now to include the KingRoot android rooting apk, the latest in our list of useful root without PC Android applications.

We also included some other rooting tools that help one get root access on Android phones without using a desktop. At the moment, we are testing iSkysoft Toolbox – Android Root function, and how well it works for rooting android 6.0.1, Android 7.0 Nougat, and other tougher Android phone models. Once we confirm it as a top rooting toolbox to get root access on Android without a computer, we’ll create a detailed guide for it.

Viper4Android

Viper4Android is an audio modification tool that gives you untold amounts of control over how your audio sounds coming out of the speakers, out of Bluetooth devices, and out of your headphones. It comes with its own audio driver, an equalizer, tons of effects that allow you to control how your audio sounds, and a lot more. It’s a complicated install process and you’ll need to go to the official XDA thread for downloads and instructions, but this is as good as it gets when it comes to audio modifications on Android.

What is rooting?

Rooting is no longer always essential for flashing a custom ROM. However, it is advisable to root Android in some cases to make use of the most exciting features.

Handy rooting terminology:

• Bootloader: Lowest level software on your phone that starts up recoveries and then the main operating system.
• Recovery: Low-level software that can create and restore full system backups. It is accessed before the main OS.
• ADB (Android Debug Bridge): A command-line tool that is part of the Android SDK, which supports communication between a computer and an Android device.

Magisk Manager

Magisk is one of the most popular and powerful root apps. It’s also relatively new. Its big function is allowing you to hide root very effectively. That lets you do things like watch Netflix or play Pokemon Go while rooted. It has a variety of other functions, including modules that add even more functionality. It’s a real must-have root app. It’s not longer available on Google Play. Thus, you’ll have to pick up the APK from XDA-Developers. The app is also in active development. That means it gets new features, designs, and fixes fairly frequently.

Migrate is one of the newer root apps on the list. It’s a ROM migration tool. You basically back-up a bunch of data, including apps, app data, call logs, SMS, and other bits of information. The app creates a flashable zip file. You flash a new ROM and then the flashable zip afterward. You boot up and it’s like you never left after a final installation period. This one is still very new. In fact, it’s still in beta. However, this takes a lot of the setup process out of installing a new ROM. It also works with Magisk (in fact, the developer recommends it). The app is currently free with no in-app purchases or ads for now.

Substratum and Synergy

Price: Free / Varies

Next on our list is a very useful root app called Tasker. This powerful application can make your phone do pretty much anything you want. It’s a vague description but an accurate one because the only limit is your imagination. Many of the functions don’t need root permissions. It does add some functionality if you have it, though. It’s a great application, especially for tinkerers and those who have unusual needs for their smartphones. Do beware, though, because the learning curve is rather steep. It’s useful with or without root. You can also use this one for free if you use Google Play Pass.

Permission Ruler

Joe Hindy / Android Authority

Permission Ruler is a bit of a diamond in the rough for root apps. It does require root to do anything other than manually manage your permissions. However, with root, this app does something kind of unique. It turns off permissions for all of your apps while the screen is off. That way they can’t do naughty things in the background while your phone sits in your pocket. That is its main function and it’s quite simple. Make sure to pause the app before uninstalling or all of your apps will have their permissions revoked and you have to manually re-enable them. Otherwise, the app is free to use.

Wrap Up on the Best Software-apps to Root Android Devices

Well, the simple steps to root with the android app or the PC has been outlined for you: Once again, it starts by preparing your device for rooting.

And after preparing your phone/device for rooting, you’d need to decide whether to go with the method of using a computer (best if you have one) or by installing a root apk app on your device. Either way, these rooting apps and software methods should be able to grant root access to your Android devices and let you use any app that’s meant for a rooted android device. Also, you should be able to unroot them when the need arises.

Note: For most devices, rooting preparation includes custom ROM, unlocking bootloader, fixing grub bootloader, working with android SDK, custom recovery, phone’s bootloader, and lots of technical jargon, while most devices would get root permission by simply adding the root apk or plugging it to the root software interface.

Note: It is important to understand what rooting an android device means, and what it does to your device before attempting to use supersu app or any of these android root tools. Note also that for most manufacturers, a rooted phone will lose its warranty as soon as it’s rooted.

A few things to Know About Rooting Android Devices in 2021

Is there any Sense in Rooting Android Phone these days?

Is Rooting Android a Safe Practice?

Are there Risks Associated with Rooting in 2019/2020?

Is Root Without PC Apps Safe to Use on Newer Devices?

Irrespective of a newer or older device, using a malicious “root without PC” app is one way to expose your phone to multiple security risks. I’ll recommend only trusted root apps that are downloaded from their official websites for such. Always do a full ROM backup before trying any root app you aren’t sure about.