Root Android Device Information

What is root? 

Rooting is the process of allowing users of smartphones, tablets and other devices running the Android mobile operating system to attain privileged control (known as root access) over various Android subsystems.


How to Root Without a PC

1. Enable unknown sources in your device by Navigation to “Security settings” on newer devices or “Application settings” for older devices.
2. Download the Root apk.
3. Install the app 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 rooted.

The Root Android Without PC Apps

Here are the best 8 root without PC apps (apk) for rooting all kinds of android phones, tablets and PDA(s).

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

1. Iroot app

iRoot 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 phone including Tecno, Samsung, Gionee, Itel, Infinix, Sony, Mercury, Xiaomi and several others.

There isn’t much options or configurations needed for this root app to work. All you need do is :-

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

   2. Kingoapp app

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

One good thing about the Kingoapp is the highly improved exploits it uses to root even newer devices. It works best for devices with an internet access.

To root any android without the PC using the Kingoapp method, you will need run through the following steps:-

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

   3. Framaroot app

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.

Since the framaroot apk uses different exploits depending on the processor type, device type and device technology, we are going to have a longer tutorial for it.

To use the framaroot app to root any android phone or device directly without using a computer, you will need complete the following steps carefully.

1. Download the latest version of framaroot apk.
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 install superuser option present in 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 Success, SU binary and superuser installed 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.

   4. Universal Androot app

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

1. Google Nexus One (2.2)
2. Google G1 (1.6)
3. HTC Hero (2.1)
4. HTC Magic (1.5) (Select Do not install Superuser)
5. Motorola XT800 (2.1)
6. Sony Ericsson X10 (1.6)
7. Sony Ericsson X10 Mini (1.6)
8. Motorola Droid (2.01/2.1/2.2 with FRG01B)
9. Motorola ME511
10. Sony Ericsson X10 Mini Pro (1.6)
11. Acer Liquid (2.1)
12. Acer beTouch E400 (2.1)
13. Samsung Galaxy Beam
14. Samsung galaxy 5 (gt-i5500)
15. Vibo A688 (1.6)
16. Lenovo Lephone (1.6)
17. LG GT540 (1.6)
18. Gigabyte GSmart G1305
19. Xperia X10i
20. G1 1.6 Magic 32A (1.5)
21. Nexus One 2.2
22. Milestone 2.1
23. Hero (GSM/CDMA)
24. Xperia X10 mini
25. HTC Tattoo (1.6)
26. Dell Streak (2.1)
27. Motorola Milestone (2.1)
28. Motorola XT701
29. Magic 32B (1.6)
30. Mytouch 3G (3.5mm)
31. LG Ally Droid X (2.1)
32. Flipout Kyocera ZIO
33. To root with universal androot apk, you will need download the latest version of the app install to your device, launch from the home icon and root accordingly.

  5. Easy rooting toolkit (APK) or WeakSauce

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

We have used both on many occasion and can authoritavely state that they are a useful root without pc app to try on android smart-phones.

You can download the easy rooting toolkit and WeakSauce.

  6. Towel root app

Towel root apk is another unique root android without PC app. We have tested it with a few android phones and can recommend it as a good apk to root android devices without a computer.

To use the towel root apk, you will need complete the following steps:-

1. Download Towelroot apk.
2. Transfer the towelroot apk to your smart phone or device (if downloaded with a PC).
3. Install the towel root app by clicking on the apk file
4. complete the installtion and launch app from the home icon
5. Use the next button to complete the root process.

   7. Baidu Root app

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

You can download BaiduRoot apk and follow the earlier tutorial to complete the rooting of your device with the Baidu root apk.

   

    8. Kingroot app

KingRoot is the latest on our list of best rooting apk for android phone 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 wide range of Samsung phone and devices can easily be rooted with KingRoot app.

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