In this blog we usually talk a lot about Rooting and we write articles on how to root most of the Android device available on the market. Since you’re in my blog its clear that you know the inside outside of Rooting and what are the benefits of rooting your Android device. If, not let’s have a look on what is Rooting and the benefits of Rooting, before we go to the topic – 11 Apps for Rooted Android Smartphone.
In Simple words Rooting is nothing but gaining root access of your Android device. When you brought an Android device you’ll be able to make few changes and customizations to your device which is allowed by the device manufacturer. But there are more settings can be tweaked which cannot be done without getting in to the root of your device or modifying those settings only possible when you have access to your device’s core level. This can only be achieved once you Root your device.
There are few downsides of Rooting like; once your device is rooted your warranty will be void, there is also a possibility of loosing your device (in technical term – bricking) if you root your device inadequate manner. But the advantage of Rooting is grater than the downside so people will go for the goodies it offers. I think it’s totally worth Rooting your Android device for all the upgradation, modifications, customization it offers.
So, Coming back to our topic, let’s have a look on the top 11 Android Apps available only for rooted Android smartphone.
Adblock Plus for Android - Block those annoying Ads
I know Ads are the only revenue options for the developers who design some great apps and let it download for us for free via Google playstore. But as an end-user you will not have any control over the ads, like you cannot stop them if you dont want them to show. Some apps developer purposefully develop apps just to show ads and make money out of it. Or some ads are just annoying and you wanted to block it permanently.
Here comes – Adblock Plus for Android which blocks all annoying ads on the Apps and games. Adblock Plus for Android was listed in Google Playstore but recently it was removed from Google Playstore. Still you can download it from Adblock Plus website, the link is given below.
Download Adblock Plus for Android
Titanium Backup – Free and Premium
Titanium Backup is the most powerful Free and Paid backup tool for rooted Android devices. Using Titanium backup app you can back up, restore, freeze your apps , data and market links.
Titanium Backup comes with huge list of features that you can configure from the app’s settings menu. Once configured properly the app will do its job silently in the background. As mentioned above you can back up system and premium apps as well as the data associated with that app, non-market installed apps, Freeze an App without uninstalling it this feature is called an “App Freezer”.
You will feel secure once you install this app because this app can be configured to back up all my data and apps on schedule. If you are a developer or love to test different ROMs, you will feel more secure because your data will be securely backed up on to your SD card. Who knows? anything can happen to your phone, hardware-wise of software-wise.
Download Titanium Backup ★ root
NoBloat – Delete those unwanted apps – Premium
NoBloat is a premium app can be purchased for $1.98 from Google Playstore. NoBloat let you to uninstall pre-installed apps on your device which simply waste of space. NoBloat not just an uninstaller, but also keeps backup of those uninstalled Apps in-case you need it later. Just go to your external storage and restore it at any time.
Download NoBloat App – Free and Premium
System Tuner – Monitor and Record Your Device’s Activities – Free and Premium
System Tuner is a Free/Paid Android device tuner app which helps you to see your device CPU temperature, monitor and record your device’s all activities, backup and restore applications, extended task killer, CPU SD and memory controls, log reader, terminal emulator etc. This is a must have app and has some great tweaks for rooted users.
Download System Tuner
GMD GestureControl – Light and Premium
GMD GestureControl app let you create your own multi-touch and multitask gestures similar to an iOS device. This app also let you hide status bar of your device and enjoy full screen in your favorite games or while browsing.
You can try a free version with limited options before buying a premium one. The gestures like; Swipe 4 fingers right – open previous application, Swipe 4 fingers left – open next application, Expand 4 fingers – LaunchPad (similar to SwypePad, start any application, shortcut or custom action), Pinch 4 fingers – Home gesture, Swipe 3 fingers down – Back gesture, Swipe 3 fingers up – Bottom recent applications bar, Swipe 4 fingers up – Hide/Show status bar (experimental) etc. are possible using this app.
Download GMD GestureControl
ROM Manager – Free and Premium
ROM Manager is the must have app for any Rooted android device. The ROM Manger let you Flash your recovery to the latest and greatest ClockworkMod recovery, Manage your ROMs via a handy UI, Organize and perform backups and restores from within Android!, Install ROMs from your SD card and Install your favorite ROMs over the air! etc.
Download ROM Manager
Root Call Blocker – Trail and Premium
Root Call Blocker is an app to block unwanted phone calls, SMS or MMS. This is a powerful application which blocks calls, sms or mms silently at a system level. You can choose stealth option which doesn’t even notify you when the call is blocked or can choose to be notified only if specific numbers are blocked. RCB is one of the finest call blocker app on Google Playstore.
Download Root Call Blocker
Pimp My Rom – Beta – Free
Pimp My Rom is an all-in-one root app your Android device. Using this app you can do unlimited tweaks to your Rooted android device. This app is now on Beta stage, so I suggest you to make a nandroid backup on your phone before using this app. The several tweaks including 3G tweaks, Wifi Tweaks, adding Beats Audio, battery saving tweaks, some kernel tweaks and a whole lot more are available.
Here is the official thread on XDA forums, post your questions, doubts, bug reports over there.
Download Pimp My Rom
Anim Mod - Premium
Anim Mode is an Android App that changes the transition animations of your Rooted Android device. There are several transition animations to customize your Android phone, like where ever you open a window, receive a pop-up dialog box, press the menu button the new transition animation takes place based on the custom animations you have chosen.
These custom animation including and not limited to: Bounce, Blur Animations, Drop In, Flip, Fly in & Flip, Fly In and Fold etc.
AFWall+ ( Android Firewall + ) – Free
AFWall is a powerful Android firewall application that allows you to restrict which applications are permitted to access your data networks (2G/3G and/or Wi-Fi and while in roaming).
You can also try following free Android Firewall apps:
DroidWall – Android Firewall
Root Firewall
Android Firewall
Download AFWall+
Font Installer
Font Installer is one of the best font Installer for rooted Android device. There are hundreds of fonts available for free to install on your device. Preview, backup, install from SD card and share your fonts are the options Font installer provides.
Some Bonus Apps
Super User (Free) – Grant and manage superuser rights for your phone using this app. – Download
Root Browser (Free) – Root Browser is the ultimate file manager for rooted users. Explore all of Android’s file systems and take control of your Android device. – Download
ES File Explorer File Manager (Free) – ES File Explorer is a free, full-featured file and application manager for Rooted and non-rooted Android phones – Download
ROM Toolbox (Pro) – . ROM Toolbox has every tool you need to make your Android device fast and customized to your liking. Buy Now
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