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Ever wonder what happened to Android rooting? Back in the day, it was the ultimate hack—unlocking phones, slapping on custom ROMs, and sticking it to the carriers. From 2008 to 2015, rooting was huge, with XDA forums buzzing and tools like Magisk making it easy to take control. But then Android got slicker, security got tighter, and apps started snubbing rooted devices. Now, it’s mostly a niche thing for die-hard tinkerers. This is the story of how rooting went from a rebel yell to a quiet fade, and what it says about where Android’s headed. Great for anyone who loves geeking out over tech’s wild past.