Android - Root

Android separates the flash storage into the following two main partitions.

/system/
/data/
The partition /system/ is used by the operating system, and the partition /data/ is used for user data and application installations
In Android, users don't have root access to the operating system, and some partitions (like /system/) are read-only
However, rooting the device can be achieved by exploiting security flaws
Having a rooted device enhances the capabilities and customizability of the device, and helps with debugging and overall security assessments
Rooted Android devices are also more susceptible to malicious virus and Malware, since the rooting process disables some of the built-in security features of the operating system
In some models like Google Pixel and OnePlus, rooting can also be achieved by unlocking the bootloader via the OEM Unlocking option.

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