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Framaroot is an Android app that roots many older phones and tablets with a single tap, no computer needed. This page covers the latest APK release with screenshots, what it does, install steps, device compatibility, and what to check before you run it.
What is Framaroot?
Framaroot is a one-click rooting tool for Android built by a developer who goes by Alephzain. You install the APK, open it, pick one of the named exploits, and it tries to gain root on the spot. There is no PC, no USB cable, and no command line. It runs as a normal app: open it, tap an exploit, done.
Root gives apps superuser access to parts of the system Android normally locks down. With root you can remove preinstalled bloatware, run apps that need deep system access, back up everything, tweak the kernel, or block ads system wide. Framaroot just gets you that access; what you do with it after is up to you.
Framaroot installs SuperSU or Superuser during the root process so you can approve or deny root requests per app. It also has an unroot option, so if you change your mind you can reverse the process from the same app.
What does Framaroot offer?
Framaroot bundles a set of exploits, each named after a Lord of the Rings character: Gandalf, Aragorn, Boromir, Frodo, Sam, Gimli, Legolas, Pippin, and more. When you open the app it lists the ones that might work on your chipset. You pick one, and if it lands you get root.
Because it exploits older kernel and driver bugs, Framaroot works best on phones and tablets from roughly the 2012 to 2014 era. Devices on MediaTek, older Qualcomm, and some Exynos chips are the most likely to succeed. Newer hardware with patched kernels usually will not root this way.
The whole thing is free and offline. There is no account, no subscription, and no setup beyond installing the APK. If an exploit works you see a success message and a prompt to reboot; if it does not, you just try the next one on the list.
Key features
Framaroot keeps things simple. Here is what the app actually does:
- One-tap root: Pick an exploit and root the device on the phone itself, no PC required.
- Multiple exploits: Several named exploits to try, so a device that fails one may still root on another.
- Built-in unroot: Reverse root from the same app if you want to go back to stock.
- Installs su manager: Drops SuperSU or Superuser so you control which apps get root.
- Light footprint: Tiny download, runs once, no background service or battery drain.
- Works offline: No network, no account, no sign-in needed to run an exploit.
What's new in the latest version?
The latest build of Framaroot (v1.9.3) is a stability and compatibility update on the same exploit set. Development on Framaroot slowed years ago because the bugs it relies on are patched on modern devices, so this version is mainly aimed at the older hardware the app still works on. If you have a newer phone, do not expect a successful root from any current Framaroot release.
- Stability tweaks to the existing exploit routines
- Small fixes to the device detection list on launch
- Adjustments to the SuperSU and Superuser install step
- Minor interface cleanup on the exploit selection screen
- Better reliability of the unroot option
- General bug fixes carried over from earlier builds
Pros and cons
- All Premium features
- Ad-free interface
- No upsell prompts
- Cloud sync intact
- Export without watermarks
- Free to install
- Not on Google Play
- No automatic updates
- Sideload only
- Some features may need an account
- Subscription tier may still appear in UI
- Permissions require manual review
Good to know before installing
Framaroot installs by sideload, so Android will ask you to allow 'Install unknown apps' for your file manager or browser. That prompt is normal for any APK that does not come from the Play Store. Only enable it for sources you trust.
Rooting can void your warranty and, in rare cases, brick a device if something goes wrong mid-process. Charge the phone first, know your exact model, and read up on your specific device before you tap an exploit.
App information
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App nameFramaroot One Click Root Original
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Package name
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Version1.9.3
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UpdatedLatest release
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Android required5.0+ (Lollipop)
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DeveloperAlephzain
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CategoryTools
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File size2 MB
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Installs100K+
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LicenseFree / Freemium
How to install Framaroot APK on Android
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1Tap the download buttonThe Framaroot One Click Root Original APK file lands in your Downloads folder.
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2Allow unknown appsGrant the install-unknown-apps permission to your file manager when Android prompts.
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3Run the installerAccept the in-place update if a previous version is on the device.
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4Launch the appComplete first-run setup or sign in to your account.
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5Review permissionsOpen Settings inside the app and confirm permissions match the app's purpose.
Is Framaroot safe?
Framaroot itself is a known tool that has been used by Android enthusiasts for years, but it is not on Google Play, so you are sideloading it. Download only from a source you trust, then check the package name (com.alephzain.framaroot), version, and file size against what we list before you open it. If anything looks off, do not install the APK.
Keep in mind that rooting is the point of this app, and root changes your phone's security model on purpose. Google Play Protect will flag Framaroot on install because it is a rooting tool from outside the Play Store; that warning is expected. The real risks are device specific: a failed exploit can soft-brick an old device, and root itself can break banking apps or OTA updates. That is why we publish the package name, version, and file size up top so you know exactly what you are installing.
FAQ
- Is Framaroot free?
Yes. The APK is free to download and use, with no subscription and no in-app purchases. - Do I need a PC to use Framaroot?
No. Everything runs on the phone itself. There is no cable or desktop software involved. - Can I install Framaroot without Google Play?
Yes. Sideload it through your file manager after enabling 'Install unknown apps'. - Does Framaroot work on my device?
It depends on the chipset. It targets older MediaTek, Qualcomm, and Exynos devices; most newer phones are patched and will not root. - Can I undo the root?
Yes. Framaroot has an unroot option that reverses the process from the same app. - What Android version does it support?
It is aimed at older Android releases, roughly 2.x through 4.x, where its exploits still work.
Final verdict
Framaroot is worth a try if you have an older Android device and want root without hooking it up to a computer. When one of its exploits matches your hardware, it is about the easiest rooting method there is: one tap and a reboot. Check your exact model first, charge the battery, and only download from a source you trust.
If you are on a recent phone, manage your expectations. Framaroot relies on bugs that modern Android has long since patched, so newer devices almost never root through it. Treat it as a tool for legacy hardware, understand that rooting voids your warranty and can break some apps, and proceed only if you are comfortable with those trade-offs.



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