KingRoot has been banned from Google Play. The removal was most likely because Google sells phones, and they don't want users messing about with rooting.
The main objection is that KingRoot enables app users to unlock their phones. The app gives users new superuser privileges to tinker with system files and potentially disrupt security settings, amongst other things.
Another concern widely expressed is the level of user information the app can glean from phones and the adware it installs at the same time.
Suffice to say, KingRoot has had a somewhat colorful career to date. Despite its various setbacks, it is seemingly alive and well.
Whether you would want to install it remains open to question. And should not be taken lightly as it runs the risk of voiding your warranty.
But, first of all, what on earth is rooting anyways?
Rooting is the Android term for unlocking your phone by obtaining full admin rights to the Android OS on your smartphone or tablet. This new superuser status allows complete control of the device and customization. This level control means you can change all the settings to block ads, speed up your device, remove unnecessary files and apps, and conserve battery power.
The term rooting comes from `root access,' the top level of access to the operating system.
So you can see why an app such as KingRoot might not meet with universal acclaim from phone manufacturers like Google.
● Improves device speed and performance
● Save battery power
● Bloatware removal
● Block ads more effectively
● Customize user interface/experience
● Better backups
Android utilizes Java, but this is often limited by manufacturers for various reasons, mainly marketing and not letting users wreck their phones. Java, though, is incredibly fast and agile, but to get it to work optimally and squeeze the best performance out of your phone, you need to root it.
However, the rooting process is not without risk. The worst-case scenario is that you create a plastic brick you've spent hundreds of dollars on. However, KIngRoot assures users the chance of this happening is practically zero. Still...
● It's free
● Get total control of your Android phone
● It supports most Android devices
● One-click rooting
● It doesn't always work
● Serious lingering concerns over privacy and security
● You could void your device's warranty if it needs repairs
● Only designed for Android, there's no iOS version of the app
KingRoot is downloadable from the KingRoot app website. The latest APK download file is KingRoot 2020 (version 5.4.0). It is suitable for Android 2.3 or higher.
KingRoot is a one-click operation that claims to have a high success rate. Compared to other rooting tools, KingRoot is straightforward and does not require multiple complex steps to work.
KingRoot claims their app has been thoroughly tested for use on all Android devices. They say that even if their one-click rooting process fails, your Android device won't get trashed in the process. This is reassuring as a rooting mishap could cause untold damage to your phone's OS.
