Difference between Rooted and Unrooted Android Phones

Key Difference: Rooted Android phones provide a higher level of facility to the user. The user gets to customize and change application and settings of the system as desired. On the other hand, unrooted Android phones are the reverse of rooted android phones. Unrooted android phones do not provide these services of a super user. They have the original software.

Rooted Android phones are those smart phones which provide a privileged control over the operating system. One gets access to the root of the files, and therefore the smart phone is termed as a rooted Android phone. A user gets the facility to install and run applications which can only be done with special privileges. It is also considered to be the same as jailbreaking (in reference to the Apple products). The main purpose of providing this facility is to customize the phone. One can easily search the instructions for rooting on the internet.

Unrooted Android phones are just the opposite of rooted android phones. It refers to a brand new out of the box phone. It has the original software. This software contains various security levels which do not allow the user to make any type of changes that can damage the hardware. A rooted phone is also known as a stock phone. Another related term is ‘unrooting’, it refers to the turn around process of rooting.

Rooting sounds to be interesting and therefore attracts the attention of a user; however, there are several disadvantages related to rooting an Android phone. One must clear all his or her doubts before thinking about rooting. For example, one must keep in mind that if a rooting process fails then it can lead to serious damage to the phone.

Comparison between Rooted and Unrooted Android Phones:

	Rooted Android Phones	Unrooted Android Phones
Definition	Rooted Android phones are those smart phones which provide a privileged control over the operating system. One gets access to the root of the files, and therefore the smart phone is termed as a rooted android phone.	Unrooted Android phones are just the opposite of rooted android phones. It refers to a brand new out of the box phone. It has the original software. This software contains various security levels which do not allow the user to make any type of changes that can damage the hardware.
Advantages	One can install custom themes, mods and ROMS Speed and performance can be improved by changing the kernel version. Battery life can be extended by the process of optimization. One can install a custom bootloader for the back up of the device. Unwanted applications can be removed And many more	It retains the warranty (one which has not be rooted) No much security concerns No risk of harming the phone
Disadvantages	The phone’s warranty will be lapsed Malicious softwares might get installed Rooting may harm the phone	No special privileges Limited customization