Until recently, most of us had no idea about the possibility of full control over our phones and were content with the modest set of options that lie on the surface. Now, having gained access to the root directory, we can control the phone, changing its basic parameters at our discretion.
By logging in with root rights, i.e. becoming a “superuser,” you can easily customize your smartphone for yourself and take it to a whole new level. This review presents the best system utilities designed for Android phones with already received root rights.
Root Explorer
Root Explorer — a file manager that is intended only for users with root rights. It allows access to data folders, opens compressed files and text documents, sets access rights to any files (read, write, execute) and much more.
Tasker
Have you ever dreamed that some actions on your smartphone would be performed automatically? Tasker will fulfill any wishes! For example, the audio player will open exactly at the moment when you connect headphones to your phone.
It is simply impossible to describe all the benefits of this wonderful application. You have to experience them yourself. Tasker – process automation software, which can handle a lot of tasks without any effort. You can turn off the lock screen when you are at home, switch to silent mode while working, etc.
DiskDigger
You don't need to have root rights to work with DiskDigger. But on a standard device, it will not be able to perform a deep scan to detect all previously deleted files. Keep in mind that when you first launch it, you will need to allow the app to access all sections and directories. Want to know which photos from Whatsapp your partner deleted? Just launch this app!
Link2SD
Link2SD — this application can be called a vital tool, especially for gamers. With its help, you can quickly send folders with heavy games to the SD card. You probably know that the Android OS does not allow you to transfer installed programs to removable media, preferring to store them in the device's memory.
However, Link2SD helps to bypass this restriction. The utility creates a link to access the moved application and makes the system believe that it is still on the phone, even if it is not.
Titanium Backup
Backing up your phone, as well as any other device, is key because it will be extremely difficult to restore the system in the event of a serious failure. If you have been using your smartphone for a long time, then it probably stores tons of different information, including photos, videos, contacts, etc.
Titanium Backup – the best application that allows you to quickly and efficiently create backup images of devices. Of course, you can use the standard function for this purpose by going to "Settings" and then "Backup and Restore". But personally, I don't like this method very much because of its low performance.
It is much more convenient to work with Titanium backup, and it can also be used to remove software pre-installed by the manufacturer, archive data not only from the entire disk, but also from individual applications. In Google Play, you will find two versions of the utility - paid and free. By purchasing premium access, you will receive several advanced features, but in most cases, a set of basic tools is quite sufficient.
BuildPropEditor
Утилита BuildProp Editor поможет без каких-либо проблем отредактировать свойства любых файлов на вашем Android, что в конечном итоге должно повысить производительность системы.
SetCPU
Вот еще одно великолепное приложение для геймеров и сторонников бережного отношения к аккумуляторам. SetCPU позволяет управлять частотой процессора Android. Вы обеспокоены тем, что ваш телефон быстро разряжается? Проведите пальцем по экрану, чтобы уменьшить частоту, и время работы батареи увеличится. Для запуска тяжелых игр, возможно, потребуется повысить тактовые частоты или даже разогнать CPU.
Be careful! If you use this application incorrectly, the processor may be overloaded, which will lead to the breakdown of the device.
Terminal Emulator
Скорей всего, вы знакомы с командной строкой на компьютерах под управлением Windows. Ее интерфейс предоставляет немало возможностей для администрирования ОС. Для Android существует подобный инструмент под названием Terminal Emulator. Единственное различие заключается в использование Linux-команд.
ROM Manager
Are you an advanced Android user who regularly installs custom ROMs on your smartphone? Then you should definitely pay attention to this application. ROM Manager will display a list of recently installed firmware, check for new non-standard software versions that are available for your phone model. Along with regular firmware, you will also be able to install a modified unofficial recovery, which will be useful when experimenting with various mods.
Greenify
Have you been looking for a way to increase your Android's battery life? The solution is found - just download and install Greenify. This is probably the best option for users who monitor the economical use of battery power. The developer has recently released a version for regular smartphones, but it is not as perfect.
I use Greenify on a regular phone and I am quite happy with it. It is not hard to guess that the program's action, having access to the root directory of the system, will be several times more productive. You will be able to see the statistics of applications running in the background, send any of them to sleep mode with one click, which will unload RAM, reduce energy consumption and increase the overall performance of the smartphone.
Flashify
After reading the name, you might think that this is an app for controlling a flashlight. I hasten to please you - the flashlight does not require root rights. Flashify makes installation easy new firmware. Launch the application if you decide to reflash your smartphone again. Flashify will help you cope with the task without rebooting into recovery, and will also create backup copies of kernels, archives, mods, etc.
Smart Booster
С приложением Smart Booster вы сможете поддерживать внутреннюю и внешнюю память телефона в идеальном порядке. Инструмент позволит произвести быструю очистку кэша и SD-карт, управлять разделами и использовать множество других функций.
Servicely
Когда речь заходит о продолжительности работы батареи, Android в сравнении с iPhone выглядит безнадежным аутсайдером. Знаете, почему? Это связано с кучей приложений, запускаемых в фоновом режиме. С помощью утилиты под названием Servicely, являющейся неплохой альтернативой Greenify, вы сможете регулировать уровень расхода энергии, отключая любую программу либо навсегда или же на какой-то определенный период. Servicely будет постоянно убивать в памяти энергоемкие процессы, что позволит оптимизировать работу аккумулятора.
SDFix
One of the most annoying problems that KitKat and Lollipop users face is the sudden blocking of the SD card. When we find ourselves in such a situation, we cannot even understand what is the cause of the critical failure.
If you have any of the above Android versions installed on your device, you've probably already had to worry about SD card access restrictions, meaning you can't copy or move files to it.
Устранить ошибку поможет SDFix. И для этого вовсе не нужно быть компьютерным гением. Просто установите приложение, откройте его, внесите необходимые изменения, подождите несколько секунд и перезагрузите телефон.
System App Remover
Almost all mobile device manufacturers install a bunch of unnecessary software on their products, regardless of user opinion. Of course, you can’t just delete pre-installed applications. But on devices with root rights, you can get rid of unnecessary junk using System App Remover.
Don't be afraid to mess something up, the screen will show you detailed information about which programs are really necessary and which are not. In addition, the utility allows you to move active applications from the phone's memory to the SD card.
Better Battery Stats
Приложение Better Battery Stats ведет учет множества факторов, таких как время, в течение которого телефон использовался для передачи данных через мобильного оператора, подключался к Wi-Fi и т. д. Кроме того, вы будете видеть процент потребления энергии каждым установленным приложением.
Using this information, you can minimize battery consumption by blocking energy-consuming processes. Agree that this is an incredibly cool and useful feature. Many of us would not refuse the opportunity to extend the battery life of our smartphone as much as possible.
Boot Animations
Are you bored with the animation you see every time you reboot your phone? Boot Animations will help to correct the situation. The application contains a large collection of loading animation screensavers.
3C Toolbox
3C Toolbox made it to this list due to its versatility. With its help, you can easily cope with such tasks as CPU management, reducing battery load, automatic backup, specifying Wi-Fi access priority, etc.
DriveDroid
DriveDroid позволяет превратить Android-устройство в загрузочный диск Linux для настольного ПК с использованием файлов ISO или IMG, загруженных на телефон. Телефон будет служить репозиторием для дистрибутивов Linux, которые вы хотите попробовать, или загрузочным аварийным диском. Он не будет работать со всеми дистрибутивами, но это довольно хорошая утилита, если вы хотите tinker with Linux or just want to have your backup system always at hand.
KSWEB
KSWEB allows you to turn your Android device into a portable web server that comes with PHP, MySQL, and msmtp. It provides a set for running, debugging, or maintaining web applications and sites right from your phone. Whether you are a professional developer or a beginner looking for a portable tool, KSWEB will be a great addition to your favorite list of applications.