What is ROM patching

[user1010]

Hi there,

I am a novice with android litterature and stuff, I'm just able to follow steps from a website about installing a new rom, adb commands...

I have rooted my device that way, updated it with a new rom and installed CWM recovery.

Now, I would like to install PDroid Patcher. For this, it seems I am required to patch a ROM.

What does it mean? The .exe patcher from the zip file is asking me : Choose an Android (Gingerbread) ROM for patching - browse or drop the file here.

How do I proceed? I understand I have to find a gingerbread rom file and apply the patcher to it.

Afterwards, do I have to installed this ROM and delete my current ROM? Will it delete my application and settings?

Please help me understand this.

Thanks,

Pascal

 

[nyydynasty]

I've never used PDroid but here is a thread about it with instructions, hopefully that helps:
[PATCH] PDroid Patch v1.27 For Custom Roms - Enjoy Better Privacy Protection. - xda-developers