[curiosul]

I know it's better to root it, it opens more possibilities etc etc. The problem is that this will be a gift for someone and I want it to be as close as possible to "stock".
The wiki has "rooting" as a separate chapter with no "introduction"/explanation.

Thanks in advance!

[Ned Scott]

It is not required.

[Topken]

Rooting is not required to sideload XBMC/Kodi I still hate that name

[curiosul]

I hate that name too and thanks for the quick answer!

P.S. can anyone edit the wiki to add this little sentence (root is not required)?