Rooting is similar to jailbreaking an iOS device. It allows an app more control and access than a standard app. Rooting is a process that gives you privileged access to the device. Important: DriveDroid requires Android root access. It is commonly associated with Linux distros, but you can also use it to install Windows 10. You can use DriveDroid to install a wide range of operating systems. DriveDroid is an Android app that allows you to mount an operating system disc image and make it act as an installation media, such as a bootable USB flash drive or CD/DVD-ROM.