Rooting is the process of allowing users of smartphones, tablets, and other devices running the Android mobile operating system to attain privileged control (known as root access) over various Android subsystems. As Android uses the Linex kernel, rooting an Android device gives similar access to administrative (superuser) permissions as on Linux or any other Unix-like operating system such as FreeBSD or macOS.
IS ROOTING ILLEGAL?
No. Technically, It once was, but exceptions to the DCMA have made it legal for most phones (but not necessarily tablets).
Either way, it's hard to imagine anyone actually enforcing this rule (much like ripping DVDs for your own personal use).
CAN I UNROOT MY PHONE?
Yes. If you decide you don't like being rooted, you can often find instructions on unrooting your phone as well.
Usually, it involves flashing an RUU, SBF, or something similar to return the phone to truly stock settings.
WILL ROOTING VOID MY WARRANTY?
Yes. Unlocking your bootloader will void the warranty on your phone, even if your manufacturer provides a way for you to do it.
That said, if you need warranty service for a hardware issue, you can sometimes unroot your phone and take it in for service with no one the wiser.
COULD ROOTING BRICK MY PHONE?
It's possible but pretty unlikely.
As long as you follow instructions well, you probably won't brick anything ( but we're not responsible yadda yadda yadda).
Flashing custom kernels and radios is a little riskier than just rooting or flashing ROMs, but again, if you follow directions you should be okay.
Keep in mind that bricking means your phone won't turn on or function at all - if you're stuck in a boot loop or boot straight to recovery, your phone is not bricked, and it can be fixed.
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