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Can't understand few android terms

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Need to understand is building kernel for your android device. what does it use for? And also Mods and ROM.
 
Need to understand is building kernel for your android device. what does it use for? And also Mods and ROM.

If you don't know what it means, don't try it. That's the best advice I can offer. Do NOT root. Do NOT flash a custom ROM. Keep that in mind while you learn. We all had to start somewhere, so read, read, read. The beauty of Android is that the people who DO know what they're doing make it easy for us. Please be sure you know what you're getting into well enough to understand the risks.

Kernal: Android A to Z: What is a kernel? | Android Central (basically, the go-between for the software and hardware)

Mods: Modifications, usually done to custom software

ROM: Read-only memory. It's easier to visualize as the software your phone runs. A custom ROM is built by developers to replace the stock (software from the manufacturer) ROM, adding additional features or just newer versions of Android.
 
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