faq & knowledgebase

Before we answer this, we assume that you know what backup means. If you do not, it means a copy of data saved somewhere, in case the original data is lost or...

This depends on the ROM of your choice. Some ROMs come pre-rooted while some will come unrooted and you'll have to get root access manually with some root manager, like Magisk or...

Okay, this is too simple of a question for most of you, but let's still answer this for the newbies. Some context first: Android is an open source software, also called AOSP...

All right, so you've got an Android device, you kind of want to try something new, you want to switch to a custom ROM because you're frustrated with the way your device...

OTA stands for over-the-air, and no prizes for guessing, OTA updates mean over-the-air updates. The term explains it all, but let's dive into more details, all the way from the elementary level....

The bootloader, or HBoot is your gateway to the world of rooting, modding & flashing. It is literally the first point of interaction between your phone's hardware and software. But does everyone...

Okay, custom ROMs are great. They give a boost to performance, they come based on newer Android versions, and they bring a lot of visual enhancements. But, what about the safety and...

This has surprisingly been a very common doubt among newbie flashmaniacs and ROM enthusiasts. This confusion exists because of the lack of knowledge on how exactly rooting works, and how ROMs are...

This question always strikes newbies' minds when they think of flashing a custom ROM for the first time. Is flashing or making a custom ROM legal? After all, it isn't the phone's...

Okay, these terminologies might sound very similar, but they aren't. It's actually both simple, and complex. Let us explain. AOSP AOSP stands for Android Open...