# Reboot Utility

> This is a simple reboot app to manage your rebooting options on "rooted" phones.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/gt.reboot.utility](https://chrome-stats.com/d/gt.reboot.utility)

## Overview

- **ID:** `gt.reboot.utility`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** GameTheory
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 44,755
- **Rating:** 3.44 / 5 (125 ratings)
- **Version:** 5.6
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-25
- **First published:** 2015-02-06
- **Publisher country:** DO
- **Size:** 5.15 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-10
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=gt.reboot.utility)
- **Website:** [https://techstop.github.io/](https://techstop.github.io/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://gist.githubusercontent.com/GameTheory-/744ebd786ed4948b0831482d22f651ae/raw/bc9b8c93d699c171ee7a79b431e36fc8d03a3d40/privacy%2520policy](https://gist.githubusercontent.com/GameTheory-/744ebd786ed4948b0831482d22f651ae/raw/bc9b8c93d699c171ee7a79b431e36fc8d03a3d40/privacy%2520policy)

## Description

Reboot Utility is a straightforward app designed specifically for rooted phones to manage various rebooting options efficiently. It provides users with diverse reboot modes including standard reboot, reboot to recovery, hot reboot, safe mode, download mode, and more. This utility also offers handy device information for quick access.

With nine themes and four customizable backgrounds, the app allows users to personalize their experience. Note that it requires your phone to be rooted and have a custom recovery installed, catering to advanced users seeking direct control over their device's reboot functions.

## Rankings

- #313,223 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `gt.reboot.utility.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Reboot Utility is praised for its simplicity, effectiveness, and user-friendly interface, particularly on rooted devices. Multiple users commend its reliable reboot and recovery functions. However, some users experienced issues with functionality on specific devices like the Moto E. Overall, it is seen as a straightforward and dependable tool for rebooting Android systems.

### Pros

- Simple and straightforward to use
- Works well on rooted devices for quick reboot or recovery mode
- Good user interface
- Reliable and effective without fuss
- Highly appreciated by users for its functionality

### Cons

- Some users reported that the options do not work on certain devices (e.g., Moto E)

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/gt.reboot.utility)