Updating an Android device, okay but how does it work? The secrets of OTA (fr)
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An overview of how Android over-the-air (OTA) updates work from end to end, covering the recovery partition, the update package format, and the update service. It explains practical implementation details relevant to manufacturers, carriers, and companies managing fleets of connected devices, and mentions issues including involvement of Chinese vendors.
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