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Android is the world’s most popular smart phone operating system. Sadly, on many phones you get only older and poorly modified versions of Android. In this unit you will use Cyanogenmod to restore your phone to stock Android glory.

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The Pitch
Why should I bother learning this?

  • It’s your phone, you own the hardware, so why not take control of the software?
  • Cyanogen gives you near stock Android, with security and customisation enhancements.
Resources
What is needed to run this unit?

  • Laptop
  • Internet access
  • Android phone
  • Micro USB cable (or mini USB cable for older phones)
Interdisciplinary Links
Do not try and force this. What areas of other subjects might this reflect and/discuss language. For IB, links with ToK.

  • Economics & Business – although not explicit, this unit leads to the question of why most Android phones come with non-stock Android, even though it is generally better for consumers if they do.
Teacher Reflection
What was successful? What needs changing? Alternative Assessments and Lesson Ideas? What other Differentiation Ideas/Plans could be used?

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