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Hi Joan,

I'm not an Android expert, but I've rooted a Samsung (not Galaxy S4 though) and an HTC. Both went just fine.

As with most tech stuff, it's fairly straightforward, although there's always a small chance you might brick the phone. If there's two things you really have to watch out for, make sure your phone is fully charged and you are using a good USB cable! Oh, and make sure you have everything backed up Smile | :)

I've never unrooted a phone, but I think (and I could easily be wrong) if you wish to continue using an app that requires root, you will have to keep it rooted. IOW, having root is generally not for just installing an app that needs root, but actually using it.

Just curious, what app do you want to install? There might be a non root alternative.

(Let me know if you want to use Whatsapp to talk about this, you can DM me your number using the Email link.)
Cheers,
विक्रम

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