I'd have to agree with the sentiment about, "if you are asking what root is" and not needing a custom rom. I rooted my first couple android phones (first being the original G1), and my most recent (Nexus 4) I didn't need to (yet), it's still seeing regular updates, and wifi tethering is in the box. I might once it's no longer receiving updates, but will likely sticking with what I have for another year.
I think that for the most part, it's a risk.. the first few years of tablets really needed third party updates, because first party were horrible.. same for some phones. I also find that mfg skins are equally bad. That said, clear warnings, even multiple warnings are important.
When I rooted my G1, IIRC, there were several downloads I needed.. downgrade X, upgrade Y, root, upgrade X, install C, then B, then R... then apply GAPPS, etc. It was very unnerving, and that was important for me to triple check everything. I needed the extra functionality... While, as a user, I appreciate a click/next/next/done experience. It just depends on the risks.
Note: I have the same paranoia when updating a computer CMOS/BIOS
I think that for the most part, it's a risk.. the first few years of tablets really needed third party updates, because first party were horrible.. same for some phones. I also find that mfg skins are equally bad. That said, clear warnings, even multiple warnings are important.
When I rooted my G1, IIRC, there were several downloads I needed.. downgrade X, upgrade Y, root, upgrade X, install C, then B, then R... then apply GAPPS, etc. It was very unnerving, and that was important for me to triple check everything. I needed the extra functionality... While, as a user, I appreciate a click/next/next/done experience. It just depends on the risks.
Note: I have the same paranoia when updating a computer CMOS/BIOS