Benefits of Rooting?

[yanksrock1000]

Hey Guys. I have the Acer Iconia tab a100, and I love it. However, I hear ALOT about people "Rooting" the tablet. Now this may be a stupid question, but what is it, how do I do it, and why should I do it?

Thanks

[shakenama]

Rooting an Android device is essentially the process of allowing a user adminstrative access and control within the OS and system files. Often carriers and manufactures will place limitations on the device, restricting such access, so as to prevent a new ROM install or upgrade of an Android version. Rooting the device allows the user to overcome these limitations, allow admin rights to the user and give the ability to change system settings and install and run specialized apps.

It's compared to "jailbreaking" an iPhone. Most manufactures of android devices consider any process to root the phone as a modification, and therefore voids the warranty. Check your contract before attempting to root. Depending on the phone or tablet, it's a fairly short and simple process, however use caution as if you do it incorrectly or miss a step, you may end up "bricking" your device. (making the device useless as to a brick to throw out the window)

The biggest reason to root? To install a new ROM :-)

[Android-Addict]

Remove pre-installed apps on your phone memory.
Adjust processor speed.
backup system and its apps. (but my phone explorer can do it without rooting).
Tether (some devices need root)
Use special apps that require root permission.

[vivian89]

If there's no custom rom you are particularly interested, then don't root.

[stevemcgee]

I would ‬like to share some benefits of Rooting Android Phone.
‎(‏1‎)‏‎ ‏Customizing your Software
‎(‏2‎)‏‎ ‏Custom Themes
‎(‏3‎)‏‎ ‏Cracking Additional Features
‎(‏4‎)‏‎ ‏Increased Speed and Battery Life
‎(‏5‎) ‏Restoring and Backing up your Entire System.


http://www.indianic.com/android-tabl...velopment.html