1. Samsung Galaxy Mini
Samsung Galaxy Mini is also susceptible to rooting. According to Android Authority, the easiest way to root this phone is through the use of SuperOneClick. If this doesn’t work, there is an alternative offered as well. After you root your phone, you disable the Android-specific mobile anti-malware tool. Imagine if your computer operated without any antivirus system, it would be chaotic. The same happens with your phone because malware that can be introduced during the process of rooting can gain access to contact lists, emails, passwords and other confidential data. An interesting article on this topic deals with security risks in more detail and according to a survey completed between Market Cube and Lookout, 7% of people stated that they rooted their phone. Yes, it sounds like a very small percentage but 85% of federal employees used their phones to share work documents or store them on personal file sharing apps. Yummy treat for those who know how to use security holes and access person’s private files. This list of 5 most hackable smartphones to avoid can help you avoid the risky smartphones or choose them to practice your rooting skills. Anyhow, if you choose to root your smartphone, don’t forget that you are doing it at your own risk.
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