Sorry about the basic questions, but my google searches have failed me.
It seems from other postings that:
The 'Kernel Version' is the linux core that google uses to build their Android Version from.
The 'Android Version' is built by google and is the core of what people eventually build custom ROMs from.
? The 'Build number' is the custom ROM that was built from the Android Version. ?
Not totally understanding the process, when Jelly Bean was released I rooted my phone (Verizon Galaxy Nexus) and installed Vicious JellyBean 4.1.1 right away (by carefully following instructions and nothing else). It's worked great for me since day one, but I've never totally understood what happened.
1) Was Vicious JellyBean the ROM? I assume he took Android 4.1.1 from Google (legitimately) and slightly customized it (just surface stuff) and made the ROM from it.
2) Is there a ROM (if Yes is the answer to Q #1) for the Verizon Galaxy Nexus directly from Google? If not, is the original ROM from Samsung? This is the part that most confuses me. I'd really like to use the most stock option (while still allowing me to do backups, hotspots, and updates as they become available).
3) With my Vicious JellyBean 4.1.1 ROM, can I wait for the OTA update to get 4.2? Does over the air only work if you're using an official Goolge/Samsung Build (ROM)? Does being rooted affect my ability to do OTA updates?
4) With Jelly Bean I had to root my phone before starting so I expected to essentially 'start from scratch.' As I move forward with Android updates, will I be able to keep apps and icons installed and configured?
Again, sorry about the basic questions (lack of my understanding), but answers to any of the questions would be appreciated.
Thanks
It seems from other postings that:
The 'Kernel Version' is the linux core that google uses to build their Android Version from.
The 'Android Version' is built by google and is the core of what people eventually build custom ROMs from.
? The 'Build number' is the custom ROM that was built from the Android Version. ?
Not totally understanding the process, when Jelly Bean was released I rooted my phone (Verizon Galaxy Nexus) and installed Vicious JellyBean 4.1.1 right away (by carefully following instructions and nothing else). It's worked great for me since day one, but I've never totally understood what happened.
1) Was Vicious JellyBean the ROM? I assume he took Android 4.1.1 from Google (legitimately) and slightly customized it (just surface stuff) and made the ROM from it.
2) Is there a ROM (if Yes is the answer to Q #1) for the Verizon Galaxy Nexus directly from Google? If not, is the original ROM from Samsung? This is the part that most confuses me. I'd really like to use the most stock option (while still allowing me to do backups, hotspots, and updates as they become available).
3) With my Vicious JellyBean 4.1.1 ROM, can I wait for the OTA update to get 4.2? Does over the air only work if you're using an official Goolge/Samsung Build (ROM)? Does being rooted affect my ability to do OTA updates?
4) With Jelly Bean I had to root my phone before starting so I expected to essentially 'start from scratch.' As I move forward with Android updates, will I be able to keep apps and icons installed and configured?
Again, sorry about the basic questions (lack of my understanding), but answers to any of the questions would be appreciated.
Thanks