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August 10, 2010 Android, Google

Android ROMs: Source or Tweaked Build?

If you’ve got a rooted Android device, there may be several full ROM builds available for your device. These ROMs are full system builds of Android with various customizations that often go above and beyond the stock Android experience. ROMs are generally built for one or more specific purposes. Some ROMs (the famous CyanogenMod for…

July 13, 2010 Android

To Root, or not to Root?

One of the biggest questions that Android power users must face is whether or not to root their device. The majority of Android devices have been rooted, and those that haven’t will probably be rooted soon. Rooting your device can be risky, but there are several benefits to doing so. These include themes, screenshots, backups,…