Title: F.A.Q.

URL Source: https://www.kingoapp.com/faq.htm

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Toggle navigation[![Image 1: Logo of KingoRoot, king of all root tools and the best one-click super root software for free.](https://www.kingoapp.com/static/images/kingo-logo.png)](https://www.kingoapp.com/ "KingoRoot for Android")

*   [HOME](https://www.kingoapp.com/ "Home Page of KingoRoot, safe and easy one-click root tool/apk for Android.")
*   [PRODUCTS](https://www.kingoapp.com/#)

    *   [![Image 2: KingoRoot (Windows version) offers the best one-click Android rooting tool for users of Android smartphones and tablets. ](https://www.kingoapp.com/static/images/KingoRootPC-icon.png) KingoRoot (PC)](https://www.kingoapp.com/android-root.htm "Kingo Android Root on Windows")
    *   [![Image 3: KingoRoot is the best one-click root apk on Android, rooting your phones and tablets without computer. ](https://www.kingoapp.com/static/images/KingoRoot-icon.png) KingoRoot (APK)](https://root-apk.kingoapp.com/ "KingoRoot for Android (apk)")
    *   [![Image 4: Best alternative for SuperSU, Kingo Superuser helps Android users to manage root permissions, uninstall bloatware and manage auto-start apps.](https://www.kingoapp.com/static/images/KingoSuperUser-icon.png) SuperUser/SuperSU](https://superuser.kingoapp.com/ "Kingo SuperUser/ SuperSU")

*   [ROOT TOOL](https://root-tools.kingoapp.com/ "KingoRoot recommends other root tool for Android")
*   [DEVICES](https://www.kingoapp.com/android-root/devices.htm "KingoRoot supports as many Android devices and versions as possible including Samsung Galaxy, Nexus, Huawei, LG, etc.")
*   [SUPPORT](https://www.kingoapp.com/#)

    *   [F.A.Q.](https://www.kingoapp.com/faq.htm "Frequently asked questions of KingoRoot, the best Android root apk for free.")
    *   [Tutorials](https://www.kingoapp.com/root-tutorials/ "How-to tutorials on rooting Samsung Galaxy/Nexus/Huawei/LG/HTC/SONY/Alcatel/Micromax devices running  Android 6.0, 5.1, 5.0, 4.4, 4.2.")
    *   [Troubleshoot](https://www.kingoapp.com/troubleshoot/ "Troubleshoot problems of using KingoRoot, the best root apk and Android root software.")
    *   [Knowledge Base](https://www.kingoapp.com/knowledge-base/ "All knowledge about Android, Root, KingoRoot, unlock bootloader and else.")
    *   [Rooted Apps](https://www.kingoapp.com/rooted-app/ "Install the rooted apps like Ads Blocker after rooting with kingoroot ")
    *   [Unlock Bootloader](http://www.kingoapp.com/bootloader-unlock/ "Unlock the bootloader of your android devices ")
    *   [Donate to Kingo](https://www.kingoapp.com/thank-you.htm "Make a donation to the king root tool - KingoRoot Android APK")
    *   [Cooperation](https://www.kingoapp.com/cooperation.htm "Cooperating with KingoRoot, root any Android device and version in one-click for free.")
    *   [Contact Us](https://www.kingoapp.com/contact.htm "Contact KingoRoot for support of rooting samsung galaxy, huawei, lg, nexus, motorola, sony, htc, micromax, alcatel and else.")
    *   [Update Log](https://www.kingoapp.com/root-update.htm "Update log of KingoRoot, constantly supporting the latest Android version like 6.0, 5.1, 5.0, 4.4 and 4.2 and devices from Samsung galaxy, Huawei, LG, Nexus, Motorola, Sony, HTC, Micromax, Alcatel and other manufacturers.")
    *   [Top Root Device](https://www.kingoapp.com/tag/top-root-device/ "Top rooted Android devices of KingoRoot, the super one-click root apk and software.")

*   [ANDROID ROOT](https://root-android.kingoapp.com/ "How-to tutorials on rooting Samsung Galaxy/Nexus/Huawei/LG/HTC/SONY/Alcatel/Micromax devices running  Android 6.0, 5.1, 5.0, 4.4, 4.2.")
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[F.A.Q.](https://www.kingoapp.com/faq.htm)[Tutorials](https://www.kingoapp.com/root-tutorials/)[Rooted Apps](https://www.kingoapp.com/rooted-app/)[Troubleshoot](https://www.kingoapp.com/troubleshoot/)[Knowledge Base](https://www.kingoapp.com/knowledge-base/)[Contact Support](https://www.kingoapp.com/contact.htm)[Donate to Kingo](https://www.kingoapp.com/thank-you.htm)

*   #### 1. What is "Root"?

Root, no matter as a verb (root [Android](https://www.kingoapp.com/#) phone) or as a none ([Android root](https://www.kingoapp.com/#)[software](https://www.kingoapp.com/#)), means a priviledged access (Superuser permission) of your Android operating system. Let's take an easy example to illustrate this. Thinking yourself logged on a Windows computer as a guest account, which is similarly as you with your unrooted Android device, you can use applications, browse files, but you cannot make change in your system because you have no access. Rooting your Android is like logging on your computer as Administrator, which grants you the permission to alter files and customize it the way you like.

One-click root method 
[_Android Rooting_](https://www.kingoapp.com/help/android-rooting.htm "What is Android Rooting?")  
*   #### 2. How does "Kingo root" work?

There are two universal ways to root your Android, one is by implementing "exploits", the other is through flashing custom recovery. The former one is relatively safe while the latter one can be risky. Kingo mainly focused on "exploits" method, but also covers "recovery" for certain tricky devices (hot ones with no exploit available).  
*   #### 3. What is "exploit"?

Every system/software has its vulnerability/loophole (a bug or glitch), which can be taken advantage of. This process, in the matter of Android rooting, we call it "exploit". As a result, it is highly possible that certain antivirus softwares may flag Kingo as malware. Kingo contains no malicious files and rest assured since the exploits is only applied to achieve one goal, get your device rooted, which is exactly why you use Kingo.  
*   #### 4. Will Kingo work on your device?/ Is your device supported by Kingo?

As stated before, Kingo mainly focused on "exploit" method. One thing about "exploit" is that there is no way to say which specific model is supported by the exploits kingo employed. Many vulnerabilities only present on a single device model or a subset of device models. Some bugs are only exploitable on a subset.   
And also, device models differ from each other:

    *   Hardware (SoC, peripherals, CPU features, RAM size, etc)
    *   Code changes (Made by various ecosystem players, Google, SoCs, OEMs, carriers, third parties.)
    *   Compilation settings (ARM vs. Thumb)

It just depends when it comes to the question of "support of not". It depends on your firmware version, latest firmware have less chance to be rooted. It depends on your hardware, and also your carrier. It depends on OEM patching. The best Kingo can provide is a summaried list based on our database (a lot of raw data). Instead of asking if it is supported or not, the better move may be just try and see.

*   #### 5.Device not listed on "Supported devices" page?

For the same reason above.  

*   #### 6. Why Kingo doesn't work anymore after you update your device?

Because exploit (security loophole) present in one firmware will probably be patched with update. No exploit is permanent.

Android OS   

*   #### 7. Lose root after update, what can you do?

If you want to have a chance to keep root after update, don't update with Kies or ODIN for samsung devices. Don't flash system partition. Always prefer OTA update and maybe use OTA survival feature in Superuser or SuperSU.  

*   #### 8. Root succeed with no SuperUser installed after reboot?

Two causes may be:

    *   There is some additional protection on your device. (Occurs often on carrier-specific models like AT&T, or Manufacturers like HUAWEI)
    *   Something goes wrong with SuperUser embedded in Kingo.

There is no easy fix on the first cause. As to the second, please try and manually install Kingo Superuser application from Google Play.

*   #### 9. Will Kingo void your warranty?

Yes, it indeed does. Rooting is essentially tampering with your device system. And it is strickly banned by manufacturers and carriers. If you want to return a phone with root access on it, and they happen to check it, they have every right to decline your request because your phone was tampered with.  
Rooting, in most cases, will not damage your hardware. It is merely a process of copying file to your system partition. SuperSU and Kingo all have "REMOVE ROOT/UNROOT" function built in themselves.   
As always, root at your own risk.  

*   #### 10. Will you lose data during rooting?

Theoretically, no. All kingo did during rooting process is moving files around. However, there is always a risk of "things happen" in any process. Only thing kingo can guarantee is that we will try as hard to make sure it is safe to use and minimize the possibilities of bad things.  
Always remember, Kingo only provided you a means of gaining root permission. It's what you do with this new found permission that actually change things.  

*   #### 11. Will rooting brick your phone?

See above.  

*   #### 12. Get stuck. Root failed. What to do?

Rule 101: Never Get Pissed!   
Take a deep breath. If still feel pissed, take a deeper one. Try again.  
 Go to troubleshoot sector. Save log and contact support.

Android version rooting   
*   #### 13. Is Kingo malware? Why detected by antivirus [software](https://www.kingoapp.com/#) as malicious?

The answer to this question may appear to be "he says what he says...". As stated before, the core of kingo rooting your device is through exploiting system vulnerabilities/security loopholes, which is and will always be "dangerous" to antivirus [softwares](https://www.kingoapp.com/#). But in turn, using Kingo to root your device is your choice, and you are the one to employ these "dangerous" vulnerabilities, not being threatened by them. So rest assured.  
*   #### 14. Can't OTA update after rooting?

Firstly, you need to know that you may lose root after updating. Secondly, after rooting, have you uninstalled system apps, remove bloatware? If so, bingo, that's the reason. Failing upon OTA update installation is because the stock apps and bloatware being removed. Instead of removing them, you may try to freeze/disable it.  
*   #### 15. Why don't you publish your source code?

    *   We kind of hope, in the future, Kingo [Android](https://www.kingoapp.com/#) Root could generate revenue to support our staff (STILL FREE FOR USERS). We all know that, in the long run, interest alone cannot make a living. To develop better software, we need to be financially motivated aside from being driven by passion.
    *   We manage to obtain root privilege of Android by exploiting certain undisclosed vulnerabilities, which we believe would be patched in no time once made public. And that would dysfunction this software that we've worked so hard for.

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ANDROID VERSIONS[Root Jelly Bean (4.0+)](https://www.kingoapp.com/root-tutorials/how-to-root-android-4.1.2-jelly-bean-with-kingoroot-apk.htm "How to Root Android 4.1.2 Jelly bean devices with KingoRoot apk.")[Root Kitkat (4.3+)](https://www.kingoapp.com/root-tutorials/how-to-root-android-4.4.htm "How to Root Android 4.4.2 and 4.4.4 KitKat devices with KingoRoot apk.")[Root Lollipop (5.0+)](https://www.kingoapp.com/root-tutorials/how-to-root-android-5.0-5.1-lollipop-with-root-apk.htm "How to Root Android 5.0, 5.0.1, 5.1 and 5.1.1 Lollipop devices with KingoRoot apk.")[Root Marshmallow (6.0+)](https://www.kingoapp.com/root-tutorials/how-to-root-android-6.0-marshmallow.htm "How to Root Android 6.0 and 6.0.1Marshmallow devices | KingoRoot")[Root Nougat (7.0, 7.1)](https://www.kingoapp.com/root-tutorials/how-to-root-android-7.0-7.1-nougat.htm "How to Root Android 7.0 and 7.1 Nougat with KingoRoot Apk")[Root Oreo (8.0, 8.1)](https://www.kingoapp.com/root-tutorials/how-to-root-android-8.0-8.1-oreo.htm "How to Root Android 8.0/8.1 Oreo with KingoRoot APK and Root Software")[Root Pie (9.0)](https://www.kingoapp.com/root-tutorials/android-9.0-pie.htm "How to Root Android 9.0 Pie with KingoRoot APK and Root PC")[Root Android 10](https://www.kingoapp.com/root-tutorials/root-android-10.htm "How to Root Android 10.0 with KingoRoot APK and Root PC")[Root Android 5G](https://www.kingoapp.com/root-tutorials/root-android-5g.htm "How to Root Android 5g with KingoRoot APK and Root PC")

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