Phones rooting gen info¶
http://www.talkandroid.com/guides/beginner/android-rom-and-rooting-dictionary-for-beginners/ http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1939042
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Mod | something that changes your system just a little bit. Like changing the ui or changing an app |
| Rom | A third party custom firmware for your phone (rom is also short form for read-only memory) |
| Kernel | Tells your hardware what to do, borrowed from linux (i think) |
| Script | Small set of instructions that tell your phone what to do. Often to your advantage. |
The MakeUseOf Way¶
1: Install Android's SDK http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/how-to-capture-screenshots-with-your-android-mobile-phone/
2: Root With SuperOneClick http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/root-android-phone-superoneclick-2/ BUT: "I just wish it could be this easy on latest HTC phones… Actually it’s not complicated, but it sure requires a series of steps, that an average user would not take"
3: Install Custom ROM http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/install-custom-rom-android/ 3.1 Install ROM Manager 3.2 Flash ClockworkMod Recovery (to take a backup of your ROM) 3.3 Download and install the ROM
OR:
3: without installing a custom ROM, you can freeze/uninstall stock apps (otherwise uninstallable apps) http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/uninstall-apps-android-phone/
SuperOneClick link http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=803682%29