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CyanogenMod
Open Source by Cyanogen |
- Android
- Android Tablet
CyanogenMod is an aftermarket firmware for a number of cell phones based on the open-source Android operating system. It offers features not found in the official Android based firmwares of vendors of these cell phones.

Tags: Root, rom, mod, root, firmware, gingerbread, froyo, honeycomb +1 more, clockwork-recovery

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MIUI
Free by MIUI |
- Android
MIUI is one of the most popular Android ROMs in the world. It is based on Android 2.3, featuring better experience and richer themes. MIUI is updated every Friday based on the feedback from its test users.

Tags: Root, rom, firmware, android-root, roms, android-rom

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Windows Phone
Commercial by Microsoft |
- Win Phone 7
Windows Phone is a mobile operating system developed by Microsoft.

Tags: operating-system, mobile-device

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iOS
Free by Apple |
- iPhone, iPad
With its easy-to-use interface, amazing features, and rock-solid stability, iOS is the foundation of iPhone. And even as others try to catch up, the technologies and features built into iOS keep iPhone years ahead.

Tags: operating-system, idevice

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Replicant
Open Source by Replicant Team |
- Android
Replicant is a distribution of Android that is 100% Free Software.Most of Android is licensed freely under the Apache License 2.0. The Linux core is mostly Free Software under the GPLv2. However, there are numerous compo ...

Tags: Root, rom, mod, root, firmware, android-root

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DarkyROM
Free |
- Android
DarkyROM speeds up your laggy Samsung Galaxy S.

Tags: android-rom, samsung-galaxy-s

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Android Revolution HD
Free by mike1986 |
- Android
Android Revolution HD is a ROM for HTC Desire HD | High Quality & Performance | Official Sense 3.0 Desire HD Android Development About Android Revolution HD Android 2.3.5 (Gingerbread) - official HTC RUU 3.06.405. ...

Tags: Root, rom, htc, android-rom, htc-desire

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Overcome
Free by The Overcome Experience |
- Android
This Rom is very popular at the "xda developers" website. Only for the Galaxy Tab P1000. Offers miscellaneous improvement over the official Rom like better performance, battery usage etc... Read carefully the i ...

Tags: Root, rom, android-rom, xda, galaxy-tab

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Bluestacks
Free with limited functionality |
- Windows
BlueStacks runs Android OS and apps on Windows PCs with instant switch between Android and Windows - no reboot is required. End consumers can now enjoy their favorite Android apps on Windows PCs. Android apps can appear ...

Tags: android-apps, android-applications, android-on-pc, android-emulator

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YouWave
Commercial by YouWave |
- Windows
Runs Android apps and app stores on your PC, no phone requiredDownload thousands of apps online via app stores within youwaveHigh performance - The fastest way to run Android on pcEase of Use - Easy to install. Easy to i ...

Category: Games Tags: emulator, emulation, android-on-pc, android-emulator

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