Why does Kingo Root app need network access? I installed the Kingo Root (aka KingoRoot) APK on my Android device and launched the app. My phone was on airplane mode and I saw the screen

Kingo ROOT
Please make sure your network connection is stable and try again.

What exactly beyond the app itself does the app need to root the device that requires network access?
Not sure entirely, but this may be the reason why

KingoRoot was banned from the XDA Developers forum along with vRoot in November 2013 due to concerns with the information collected by the app during the rooting process.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kingo_Root


Ragnar (Retired Forum Moderator)
Nov 6, 2013 at 3:02 PM
Be aware that as of this moment XDA has deemed the Kingo root method and Vroot method are not allowed on XDA. There are concerns with the information which is collected during the root method by the exploit. It is not about a continuous malware which may affect your device but about important information shared about your device, serial numbers etc during the root process which could be huge securities issues.
You have all been warned
Thread closed. If you have any questions regarding this please contact myself or any other moderator via PM
https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/kingoapp.2503591/page-3