An operating system (OS) manages the computer hardware in a device, such as the screen, keyboard, memory or wireless devices, performs basic control and maintenance of the running device. It also provides a software platform and services that applications can run on. Android is an OS, as are ...
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Can I install Android on my non-Android device?
Many people want to try/use Android without buying a new Android phone. How can I install Android on my current phone or device running Nokia Symbian, Maemo, or MeeGo; Microsoft Windows Mobile or ...
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Can I use dual boot in my Android mobile phone?
I want to know is there any boot loader modifying tool for android so that I can use my cell as dual boot. Like Symbian- Android, Android - Windows Mobile, Android - Java, Android - Bada.
Is it ...
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Is it possible to get Android on a Nokia e65? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
Can I install Android on my non-Android device?
Does anybody know if it is possible to get android on a nokia e65?
Thanks for your time
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How can I make my own Android ROM? [closed]
I'm using "HTC Wildfire S". It is running on android 2.3.5 and I want to change it to ICS.
Is it possible to do that? Where I can find the original ROM for ICS which can run on my device?
How can I ...
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How does the Ubuntu Phone OS relate to the Android OS?
I've read that the new announced Ubuntu Phone OS was heavily inspired by Android, while not using Java and the Dalvik VM for its apps.
However, it was also not clear whether it's a fork of the AOSP ...
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Why can't the su binary simply be copied (techical response please)
I have rooted several Samsung devices and the underlying "goal" so to speak seems to be to get the su binary in /system/xbinand install Superuser.apk.
My question is why does one have to jump through ...
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is it possible to upgrade the android OS on all phones?
Do Android phones as a rule allow you to upgrade the OS version at will, or does this require special support from the manufacturer or carrier?
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Reinstall OS on Nexus 7
I had unlocked my Nexus 7 and everything was great for months. I came home from work and it was stuck in a boot loop. I somehow managed to delete the OS while trying to fix it. I have access to the ...
