XDA's Android Hacker's Toolkit – The Complete Guide to Rooting, ROMs and Theming The complete guide to rooting, roms and theming

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's 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 and 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 customize your phone
* Offers incomparable information that has been tried and tested by the amazing XDA community of hackers, gadgeteers, and technicians

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

XDA's Android Hacker's Toolkit is a one shop stop for anyone interested in rooting, customizing and understanding their Android device. Using the stellar work of the community at XDA-Developers.com, The XDA Android Hacker's Toolkit will provide readers with the knowledge and steps for rooting many devices. It will also provide the background fundamentals and knowledge to begin hacking and rooting a wide variety of Android devices. Starting with a solid understanding of the internal workings of the Android operating system readers will learn the terminology and functions of the android operating system. From the major nodes of the file system to basic OS operations, a solid understanding of the OS will give readers confidence for later steps. The distinction between rooting, ROMing, and themeing will be outlined first and in later sections specific instructions on how these things can be done by the user. Each section of Theory, Preparation and Practice will be outlined in easy to understand language followed by step by step instructions and illustrations where appropriate. Key terms will be explained with sidebars and solid background information. All of the technical steps and work will be based on the solid work done by the XDA community and the awesome group of hackers, gadgeteers and technicians that frequent its forums. Frequent links to key information on the XDA site will allow users to pursue an even higher degree of expertise and capability. Topics include: Just what is "root" and what can I do with it?Fundamentals that will enable you to root and customize any phone - including new modelsGetting the right tools for the job - what do I need for my device?Making backups of your OS, data and appsChanging ROMs - a new version of Android for your deviceThemeing - changing the look and feel of your deviceAdding new features - teaching your old Droid new tricksStep by step instructions for many of the most popular models including Droid, Droid 2, Droid X, Droid Incredible, Xoom, Galaxy S, Galaxy Tab, LG Optimus, HTC Evo, Nexus One, Dell Streak, and a wide variety of tablets

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's 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 and 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 customize your phone Offers incomparable information that has been tried and tested by the amazing XDA community of hackers, gadgeteers, and technicians XDA's Android Hacker's Toolkit is a simple, one-stop resource on hacking techniques for beginners.