Android

Question 1

Side-Loading

Answer 1

Sideloading means installing an app on a device without using an official application store. Sideloading is natively supported on some platforms like Android but requires system modifications on others.

Question 2

Jailbreaking

Answer 2

Jailbreaking is conducted on an iOS device to remove manufacturer restrictions on the device and allow other software, operating systems, or networks to work with a device.

Question 3

Rooted Device

Answer 3

A rooted device is an Android device that has been hacked to provide the user with administrative rights to install unapproved apps, update OS, delete unwanted apps, underclock or overclock the processor, replace firmware and customize anything else.

Question 4

Developer Mode

Answer 4

Developer mode is used on an Android device to show additional diagnostic information when using apps or making network connections.

Question 5

APK

Answer 5

An android application package (APK) is a third-party or custom program that is installed directly on an Android device to give users and business the flexibility to install apps directly on Android devices.