Glossary HTC
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RUU - ROM Update Utility. A program that flashes ROMs and updates to your phone. The official HTC-sanctioned method to update your phone.
- RUU (on phone) - Software on the phone itself that works with the RUU on a computer to install ROMs.
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hboot - The HTC bootloader for Android devices. Starts up your system and interfaces with
fastbootand RUU flashes. - S-ON - Security ON; the default state of the bootloader. This makes it a bit harder to flash custom ROMs along with other security constraints..
- S-OFF - Security OFF; the ideal state of the bootloader. This allows you to flash any custom ROM quite easily without having to jump through hoops.
- HTCDev - A site made by HTC following developer protests that will allow users to unlock the bootloader on their phones. A big, but not complete victory, since it does not give S-OFF or root privileges, and permanently voids your warranty. At the very least, it always works.
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- Android Buying Guide for Modders - While modding can fix up an outdated device, it will make your life easier to buy the right device from the start.