Rooting your HTC Windows Phone 8S

OS: Microsoft Windows Phone 8, upgradable to WP8 GDR3

CPU: Dual-core 1.0 GHz Krait

Display: 4" inc

Camera: 5 MP, Single

By default, the bootloader HTC Windows Phone 8S is locked on the phone. This is done so that the novice user does not make a fatal error while editing the device kernel and does not turn the phone into a brick.

Advantages of Rooting your HTC Windows Phone 8S

Load your custom apps with higher privileges.

Easy removal of system (pre-installed) applications

You can back up your phone as well as access the file system in storage mode.

Gaining access to additional functions of the operating system

Disadvantages of Rooting your HTC Windows Phone 8S

Voids the phone warranty.

You will not be able to update the phone to the latest version.

It can brick your device.

The malware can easily reach your mobile security.

How to root HTC Windows Phone 8S with Computer (via Windows Phone Internals)

Before starting the rooting process, follow these steps.

1. Backup Your Device.
2. Make sure your battery is charged to 90%.
3. Just to be safe, reboot your device.

Rooting via Windows Phone Internals

Thomas Nilan
Smartphone Expert

Thomas Nilan is a mobile phone expert with in-depth knowledge of the Android and iOS operating systems, who understands the settings of various hidden features that allow you to expand the capabilities of your smartphone, as well as get information about what is going on inside the phone for future repairs. He is an authority in his field, which has allowed him to become a ghostwriter for several technology publications, and he enjoys writing small mobile applications for testing smartphones.