Android: We've featured one-click rooting apps for your HTC Evo and other HTC phones, but free app Universal Androot will root a large number of Android phones with just a few taps, no PC or troublesome hacking necessary.


Rooting methods are always changing, especially with all the Android phones out there. Check out our always up to date rooting guide for the most recent information on rooting your particular device.


Whether you're stuck with a phone that requires the long, scary root method or you have a one-click-from-your-PC method available, Universal Androot is the best new way to root your phone. All you need to do is download the app to your phone, install it using the package manager (make sure you have "Unknown Sources" checked in Settings > Applications), open it up, and hit Go Root.

You'll need to select your Android version, and you can even do a Soft Root which only roots your phone for one session. After rooting, you'll be able to download root-only apps like Wireless Tether, previously mentioned SetCPU, and even install custom ROMs with ROM Manager.


Universal Androot is a free download for a large number of Android-based phones. Hit up the thread at XDA-Developers to see if your phone is supported, and grab an account at the forum to download and install it. Also, while the app is very easy to use, we still recommend reading up on the rooting process so you know what you're doing and where to go once you have root permissions.

1-Click Root for N1 [XDA-Developers via #tips]