Kingroot 4.6.0 -
KingRoot 4.6.0 is a legacy "one-click" rooting tool that gained popularity for its ability to root older Android devices (specifically those running Android 4.2.2 through Android 5.1) without needing a computer
Pros (for its time)
- One-click simplicity – No need for ADB, fastboot, or complex commands.
- Wide device support – Worked on many Samsung, LG, HTC, Xiaomi, and MediaTek-based devices.
- No PC required – The APK could root directly from the device.
- Root management included – Had a built-in permission manager (similar to SuperSU).
- Unroot feature – Allowed removal of root and the app itself.
Suggested Citation for the Software itself: kingroot 4.6.0
Like many "one-click" rooting apps from that era, KingRoot was often flagged for collecting device data during the rooting process. KingRoot 4
Deep Customization: Install custom themes, fonts, and system-level modifications. One-click simplicity – No need for ADB, fastboot,
- Improved support for Qualcomm and MediaTek chipsets.
- A reduced APK size (roughly 9.3 MB).
- A cleaner UI, moving away from the "sketchy" aesthetic of v3.x.
- The infamous "Root Maintenance" feature, which attempted to keep root after system reboots.
- Functionality: 4/5 (works on target devices)
- Safety: 2/5 (closed source, China servers, HTTP downloads)
- Ease of Use: 5/5 (truly one-click)
- Modern Relevance: 1/5 (obsolete for Android 7+)
Purify Integration: Version 4.6.0 heavily promoted "Purify," an integrated tool designed to optimize battery life by hibernating background apps.
- Security risks: The use of KingRoot 4.6.0 increases the risk of security breaches, as it bypasses security mechanisms and grants superuser-level access to users.
- Fragmentation: The use of KingRoot 4.6.0 can lead to fragmentation, as different devices and versions of Android are affected differently by the tool.