json_metadata | "{"app":"Musing","appTags":["Android"],"appCategory":"Android","appTitle":"What is the meaning of rooting an android device?","appBody":"<p>This is to obtain \"root authority\" or \"superuser\" privileges.</p>\n<p>Simply put, androids don't ship from the factory \"unlocked\". This is to protect you, the user, from making a mistake and allowing apps with suspicious authorities to access your device. </p>\n<p>Therefore, if you know what rooting is, decide to do it, and understand what it entails, chances are you are more likely to understand these privs, and protect yourself against malicious attackers. </p>\n<p>But doing your own research is critical here. It's easy to root many phones, but it's even easier to compromise them. Exercise a good deal of caution if you decide to root your device, and be sure to fully understand the security risks associated.</p>","appDepth":2,"appParentPermlink":"p38dq3e8x","appParentAuthor":"bamike","musingAppId":"aU2p3C3a8N","musingAppVersion":"1.1","musingPostType":"answer"}" |
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