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2. Rooting (Android) - Wikipedia

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   Because Android is based on a modified version of the Linux kernel, rooting an Android device gives similar access to administrative permissions as on Linux or any other Unix-like operating system such as FreeBSD or macOS. Rooting is often performed to overcome limitations that carriers and hardware manufacturers put on some devices.

3. Bootloader unlocking - Wikipedia

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   Similarly, another developer from XDA Developers launched a service to allow users to unlock the bootloaders of Samsung Galaxy S20 and Samsung Galaxy S21 Phones. Huawei announced plans to allow users to unlock the bootloader of the Mate 30 series, but later retracted that. [21] Huawei has stopped providing bootloader unlock codes since 2018. [22]

4. SIM lock - Wikipedia

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   Typically, a locked handset will display a message if a restricted SIM is used, requesting the unlock code. On recent phone models running Android software, the phone will display a message saying "SIM network unlock PIN" or "Enter Network Lock Control Key" if network locked.

5. Android KitKat - Wikipedia

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   Android KitKat is the codename for the eleventh Android mobile operating system, representing release version 4.4. Unveiled on September 3, 2013, KitKat focused primarily on optimizing the operating system for improved performance on entry-level devices with limited resources.

6. Motorola Droid - Wikipedia

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   After some apparent discussion by Motorola over whether they would provide an Android 2.2 Froyo upgrade for the Droid and Milestone, it was confirmed that the Droid would get the upgrade, and a staggered rollout began. [30] This rollout began on August 3, 2010, and updates the phone to Android 2.2 build number FRG01B.

7. Smartphone ad hoc network - Wikipedia

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   By merging the Linux Wireless Extension API with parts of the Android software stack, a modified version of Android can enable the ability to harness the ad hoc routing, communications and networking features of the onboard Wi-Fi chip. This empowers millions of Android phones with ad hoc mesh connectivity and networking capabilities. [12]