How to Root the Motorola Moto E

The Motorola Moto E has been praised as one of the greatest budget phones you can get for the money, but there’s always room for improvement. Rooting — the process of gaining admin rights on Android — allows a ton of new possibilities for the inexpensive handset. From overclocking, to increasing battery life, to flashing custom ROMs like CyanogenMod which provide a whole different look and feel, rooting the Moto E makes the device even more functional.

Here’s how to root the Moto E. A Windows PC is required.