Monthly Archives: January 2011

Speaking Android- Update, Root, and Brick

Posted on January 25, 2011 by Jodack70

You have your Android phone and you are wondering if you are going to get an “update“.  You have read articles and hear people mentioning this “root” thing but have heard something that sounds horrible called “brick“.  Well…. this is … Continue reading →

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Speaking Android- Android or Droid?

Posted on January 23, 2011 by Jodack70

So you went out an bought a Droid…  or didn’t you?  I was recently talking to someone who wanted to buy a Droid, so I asked… which one?  He said that he was thinking about the Fascinate.  Being the ubergeek … Continue reading →

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Speaking Android- Version and ROM

Posted on January 18, 2011 by Jodack70

Do you know what version of Android you are using?  Do you know what ROM you are running?  Is it stock or custom? Version Version is referring to the base operating software you are using.  Are you running 1.6 (oh… … Continue reading →

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Speaking Android- Apps, Stock, Third Party, and Bloatware

Posted on January 13, 2011 by Jodack70

Boys and girls… here are four more Android terms for you to learn: apps, stock, third party, and bloatware.  These all relate to the programs that you will encounter. Apps Apps are to smartphones as programs are to computers.  These … Continue reading →

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Speaking Android- Reboot, Battery Pull, and Hard Reset

Posted on January 9, 2011 by Jodack70

If you run into a problem with your Android phone the most common solutions you will be given are to reboot, battery pull, or hard reset.  What are these? Reboot A reboot, also called a soft reset, is when you … Continue reading →

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