Thread:Icefirephoenix/@comment-37439980-20191022015614/@comment-11764338-20191219224911

rooting is the ability to gain access to the root user (Super user) which also can do alot of damage (brick) or replace the OS (modify) of android user code base. It also allows you to get rid of unused or locked applications that either google or the phone manufacturer has placed on the phone.