Glossary

ADB (Android Debug Bridge) : Command-line tool to talk to a running Android device.

Bootloader : Program that starts the system. It must be unlocked to install a ROM.

Fastboot : A mode and a tool used to flash partitions.

Recovery : Small maintenance system used to install zips and reset the device.

ROM : The complete operating system installed on the device.

Sideload : Installing a zip from the computer with adb sideload.

OTA (Over The Air) : An update received directly on the device.