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Glossary HTC HD2

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Tenshi Hinanawi edited this page Nov 14, 2012 · 2 revisions

HTC HD2 Specific Terms

  • MAGLDR - A closed-source custom bootloader unique to the HD2 that runs right after the SPL, allowing users to run Windows Phone 7, Android, from either NAND or SDCard.

  • cLK - An open-source, community developed custom bootloader unique to the HD2 that gives it conventional Android development interfaces (fastboot, adb), along with other things. Does not support Windows Phone 7.

  • RMNET - A networking layer that is used by MAGLDR. Not supported by cLK.

  • PPP - Another kind of networking layer supported by both MAGLDR and cLK. cLK only supports PPP.

  • DFT - A (mostly China-based) team that primarily hacks on Windows Phones, chief among whom is Cotulla, the creator of MAGLDR.

  • Operating System - A collection of applications that work together to manage resources and provide services to the user.

  • Dual-Booting - Running two or more operating systems on your phone.

    • Android - An operating system made by Google. It is known for it's massive universe of Android apps and Google services integration.
    • Windows Phone 7 (WP7) - An operating system made by Microsoft, in an attempt at adapting Windows 7 to phones. It uses the innovative Metro interface, and features a beautiful, but tiny library of apps. Includes Microsoft Office Mobile.
    • Linux -
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