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final corrections from Guido

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@ -88,6 +88,33 @@ on my devices; hopefully, they should work on your device too. If you
want me to cover more Android versions, I'll be glad to receive new
equipment; or just tips. Equipment is preferred :-)
<p>
Currently, the majority of Android devices are ARM based; others are
based on x86 or MIPS CPUs, in both 32 and 64 bit flavours. This is not
a significant difference: most applications are written in Java with
no native code, so they are CPU-agnostic. Instructions in this HOWTO
should work for these Android versions, too. I guess that relevant
differences concern security policies.
<p>
Should you have trouble with your Android device, I suggest that you
refer to Android forums. Among the many available, I find the
following especially helpful:
<itemize>
<item> <htmlurl url="http://forum.xda-developers.com/"
name="http://forum.xda-developers.com/">
<item> <htmlurl url="http://forums.androidcentral.com/"
name="http://forums.androidcentral.com/">
</itemize>
<p>
Besides: if you find any error in this guide, please report them to
me.
<p>
Thoughout this HOWTO, all instances of ``Linux'' actually mean
``GNU/Linux''. The GNU part is very important, and I'm very grateful
@ -994,7 +1021,7 @@ come in handy.
<sect1>Backing up applications
<p>
Installed pplications are stored in <tt>/data/apps/</tt>, which is
Installed applications are stored in <tt>/data/apps/</tt>, which is
inaccessible on unrooted devices. You can, however, backup your
<tt>.apk</tt> files using Ghost Commander or the <tt>adb backup</tt>
command. I prefer the former, which is way faster and more convenient
@ -1405,7 +1432,8 @@ kbox$ _
<p>
Once you have a terminal emulator, you can add a lot of command-line
based software to your Android box. If you're a geek, this is an
invaluable extension; but even if you're a casual user, please read on.
invaluable extension that makes your Andbox closer to a ``real''
computer ; but even if you're a casual user, please read on.
<p>
You can compile C programs both on your Andbox and, obviously,
@ -1425,7 +1453,12 @@ toolchain from the NDK home page:
name="http://developer.android.com/ndk/downloads/index.html">
<p>
Download the binary package for Linux 32-bit or 64-bit. The directory
Another toolchain that targets Android on x86 CPUs is called
<tt>gcc-arm-linux-androideabi</tt>.
<p>
Choose the relevant architecture and download the binary package for
Linux 32-bit or 64-bit. The directory
<tscreen><verb>
toolchains/arm-linux-androideabi-4.9/prebuilt/linux-x86/bin/
@ -1433,12 +1466,13 @@ toolchains/arm-linux-androideabi-4.9/prebuilt/linux-x86/bin/
<p>
contains prebuilt binaries: include that directory in the
<tt>$PATH</tt>.
<tt>$PATH</tt>. MIPS and x86 binaries are also available.
<p>
The compiler is called <tt>arm-linux-androideabi-gcc</tt>. You use it
instead of <tt>gcc</tt> to compile Android binaries. In general, all
binutils have a <tt>arm-linux-androideabi-</tt> prefix.
Supposing you're compiling for ARM, the compiler is called
<tt>arm-linux-androideabi-gcc</tt>. You use it instead of <tt>gcc</tt>
to compile Android binaries. In general, all binutils have a
<tt>arm-linux-androideabi-</tt> prefix.
<tscreen>
<verb>
@ -2023,3 +2057,4 @@ Enjoy,
<tt>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</tt>Guido <tt>=8-)</tt>
</article>