Xda Developers' Android Hacker's Toolkit: The Complete Guide to Rooting, ROMs and Theming

Are you eager to make your Android device your own but you'renot sure where to start? Then this is the book for you. XDA is theworld's most popular resource for Android hacking enthusiasts, anda huge community has grown around customizing Android devices withXDA. XDA's Android Hacker's Toolkit gives you the tools youneed to customize your devices by hacking or rooting the androidoperating system.

Providing a solid understanding of the internal workings of theAndroid operating system, this book walks you through theterminology and functions of the android operating system from themajor nodes of the file system to basic OS operations. As you learnthe fundamentals of Android hacking that can be used regardless ofany new releases, you'll discover exciting ways to take completecontrol over your device.

• Teaches theory, preparation and practice, and understanding ofthe 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 yourphone
• Offers incomparable information that has been tried and testedby the amazing XDA community of hackers, gadgeteers, andtechnicians

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