Android mobile platform offers the endless customization which excites the users to have every possible feature they desire on their handsets, be it Smartphones or tablets. Rooting is the process which helps you achieve this goal, but it is not without risks. In the process you may completely damage your device. Even manufacturers can nullify or void the device warranty for the rooted device.Here is some reasons why you should not root your Android device, as compiled by Pacewisdom.com
Bricking the Device
Rooting can be risky if you are not familiar with the rooting process and the device. Rooting includes lots of dangers of destroying the device permanently. Bricking the device means turning it into a brick which is of no use, and this may happen when you fail to root it properly. The device is
dead when it has been bricked. So while rooting a device, follow the instructions carefully for the specific device and operating system (OS) version. If any trouble occurs while rooting and you brick your device, return the device to the store or seek the help of XDA Forums.
Losing Updations
Once rooting is done, your device is freed from the service provider. Your device no longer receives any updates without losing the root access. Rooting may cause interruptions in getting updates from the device manufacturer. This way you will miss out device features and security enhancements.
Security Risk
Rooting makes your device more prone to the malware attack. Once the security setting is changed in your device, unnecessary software and process will have automatic access to your device and they can cause damage. A common practice that the users do with the rooted device is to flash the ROM’s with custom programs. While you make changes to the code of software, you are giving the high risk of introducing more malwares on device. While rooting always remember that it will put your device at high risk of malware attacks.
Rooting Voids the Warranty
The main reason for avoiding the rooting a device is that, it voids your warranty. Once rooted, never try to bring the device back to service or warranty
work. The OEMs and carriers can call off the warranty for your rooted device. One good advantage is that rooting procedure is completely reversible and your device maker will have no idea whether it was ever rooted.
Poor Performance
Though the rooting process is done with the intention of enhancing the performance, many users have complained that they lost both the performance speed and features of the device. While rooting, keep in mind that you are making changes to the stock operating system.
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