What Is Rooting?
Rooting is a process that allows you to attain root access to the Android operating system code (the equivalent term for Apple devices id jailbreaking). It gives you privileges to modify the software code on the device or install other software that the manufacturer wouldn’t normally allow you to. And for good mobile security reasons: they don’t want users to make modifications to the phones that could result in accidents beyond repair.
In as much as rooting your Device has it advantages, it also has it fair share of Disadvantages and here we will be discussing them.


Disadvantages Of Rooting Your Phone

1. Bricking

You can turn your smartphone into a brick. Well, not literally, but if you goof up the rooting process, meaning the code modifications, your phone software can get so damaged that your phone will basically be as useless as a brick.

2. Void Warranty
Your phone warranty turns void. It’s legal to root your phone; however, if you do it, your device gets straight out of warranty. Say you root your phone and some time after that, you experience a phone malfunction – hardware or software related. Because of the Android rooting, the warranty is no longer valid, and the manufacturer will not cover the damages.

3. Malware
Malware can easily breach your mobile security. Gaining root access also entails circumventing the security restrictions put in place by the Android operating system. Which means worms, viruses, spyware and Trojans can infect the rooted Android software if it’s not protected by effective mobile antivirus for Android. There are several ways these types of malware get on your phone: drive-by downloads, malicious links, infected apps you download from not so reputable app stores. They take over your phone and make it act behind your back: forward your contact list to cybercrooks, sniff your e-mails, send text messages to premium numbers, racking up your phone, and collect personal data such as passwords, usernames, credit card details that you use while socializing, banking and shopping from your smartphone.



Advantages Of Rooting Your Phone

1. Customization

full customization for just about every theme/graphic
2. Access to Any App Stores
download of any app, regardless of the app store they’re posted on
3. Extend Battery Life
extended battery life and added performance
4. Install Custom Rom
replaces your device’s Android operating system — normally stored in read-only memory — with a new version of the Android operating system.

5. Allows you toinstall[b]XposedFramework[/b]for modifications,

6 . Can turn your device into gaming monster giving full access to kernels,


Source:http://femdevcon..com.ng/2016/06/3-reasons-why-you-shouldn-root-your.html?m=1