Tag: android

These are short meanings of words Android users often see. They describe the phone. They are not steps for unlocking, flashing, or repairing it. Bootloader The bootloader is the program that starts Android when the phone turns on. Phone makers lock it so only their own system can start. Unlocking that lock can erase the phone and can affect the warranty. Use only the instructions published by the phone maker. Kernel The kernel is the core of the operating system. It sits between apps and the hardware and handles memory,…