Radio ROM vs Andriod ROM
| Radio ROM | Android ROM (or the ROM) |
|---|---|
In HTC Android phones the software that accesses the telephone electronics is called the Radio ROM. |
The Android ROM is the Android operating system. |
It is separate from the Android operating system | The Android ROM is the Android operating system. |
The operating system access the telephone hardware via the Radio ROM. | This is the User interface (Sense UI in HTC phones) and the file system for maintaining contacts etc. |
The Radio ROM may be updated independently of the Android operating system. | It is composed of a Linux kernel and various add-ons to achieve specific functionality. |
