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XDA Developers' Android Hacker's Toolkit

The Complete Guide to Rooting, ROMs and Theming
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XDA Developers' Android Hacker's Toolkit by Jason Tyler is a comprehensive guide for enthusiasts looking to explore and exploit the full potential of their Android devices. The book provides detailed instructions on rooting, modifying, and customizing Android phones and tablets. It serves as both a learning resource for beginners and a handy reference for more experienced users, covering tools, techniques, and tips from the Android hacker community.
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This book may appeal to you if you're interested in unlocking the full potential of your Android device. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced tinkerer, it offers comprehensive insights and practical techniques for customising and enhancing your Android experience through hacking and modding. Passionate about personalising technology? This book is your gateway to mastering Android modifications!

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XDA Developers' Android Hacker's Toolkit

Make your Android device truly your own Are you eager to make your Android device your own but you're not sure where to start? Then this is the book for you. XDA is the world's most popular resource for Android hacking enthusiasts, and a huge community has grown around customizing Android devices with XDA.

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Make your Android device truly your own

Are you eager to make your Android device your own but you're not sure where to start? Then this is the book for you. XDA is the world's most popular resource for Android hacking enthusiasts, and a huge community has grown around customizing Android devices with XDA. XDA Developers' Android Hacker's Toolkit gives you the tools you need to customize your devices by hacking or rooting the Android operating system.

Providing a solid understanding of the internal workings of the Android operating system, this book walks you through the terminology and functions of the Android operating system from the major nodes of the file system to basic OS operations. As you learn the fundamentals of Android hacking that can be used regardless of any new releases, you'll discover exciting ways to take complete control over your device.

  • Teaches theory, preparation, practice, and understanding of the OS
  • Explains the distinction between ROMing and theming
  • Provides step-by-step instructions for Droid, Xoom, Galaxy Tab, LG Optimus, and more
  • Identifies the right tools for various jobs
  • Contains new models enabling you to root and customise your phone
  • Offers incomparable information that has been tried and tested by the amazing XDA community of hackers, gadgeteers, and technicians

XDA Developers' Android Hacker's Toolkit is a simple, one-stop resource on hacking techniques for beginners.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781119951384

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 25 May 2012

Country: United States

Imprint: John Wiley & Sons Inc

Contributors:

  • With Will Verduzco

Audience: Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 14.0mm

Width: 154.0mm

Height: 229.0mm

Weight: 263g

Pages: 192

About the Author

Jason Tyler has been an IT instructor and is currently Director of Technology for Typefrag.com. An avid Android hacker, Jason has been rooting and ROMing every Android phone he can get his hands on since the OG Droid. Will Verduzco is a Johns Hopkins University graduate in neuroscience and is now currently studying to become a physician. He is also Portal Administrator for XDA-Developers, and has been addicted to mobile technology since the HTC Wizard. Starting with the Nexus One, however, his gadget love affair has shifted to Google's little green robot.

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