Glossary
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adb: Android Debug Bridge (adb) is a versatile command line tool that lets you communicate with an emulator instance or connected Android-powered device. (Source)
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AOSP: Android Open Source Project. (Source)
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AOSPA: Android Open Source Paranoid Android. (Source)
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AOKP: Android Open KANG Project. (Source)
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Bloat: Generally unwanted applications that come with the stock software.
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Bootloader: a computer program that loads an operating system (OS) or runtime environment for the computer after completion of the self-tests. (Source)
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CyanogenMod: CyanogenMod is a customized, aftermarket firmware distribution for several Android devices (Source)
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fastboot: a small tool that comes with the Android SDK (software developer kit) that can be used to re-flash partitions on your device. It is an alternative to the recovery mode for doing installations and updates. (Source)
Note: All non-Android projects have moved to the BASLQC Wiki.
- Introduction - A quick intro to the rationale and ideals of this guide, and smartphone modding in general.
- General Setup - Learn how to install and run the tools you need to succeed.
- Device Guides - Customized, fully decked out guides for rooting each and every device we could find.
- General OS Customizations - General customizations that work on all devices of a specific OS.
- General Guidelines - The ideals that you should uphold while working with and editing this guide.
- Device Guide Templates - Templates and general guidelines for creating customized guides for a device.
- Linux - Run a full desktop OS on your little mobile device; research is being made to make it comfortable to use in the mobile space.
- Glossary - Contains all the crazy acronyms and word soup that you'll need to wade through when using this guide.
- Android Buying Guide for Modders - While modding can fix up an outdated device, it will make your life easier to buy the right device from the start.