If you really want to see what lies inside many of the popular Android devices — without of course hacking your own to pieces — there are few better places than iFixit. The popular, home repair manual is now available in a new Android application, which also boasts support for Jelly Bean. Oh, and did we mention that it’s open-source?
The code has been posted over at Github, and users are encouraged to “improve or fork it.” But, as it stands in its released condition, it’s a pretty nice app. The ability to have the knowledge provided by iFixit, but in your pocket is really handy — I, for one, never like having to sit next to the PC to follow instructions while I’m ‘repairing.’
It isn’t a watered down for mobile version either. Contained within is the full instructions for a variety of devices complete with all the necessary images. The app is designed for Android 4.x, but works all the way back to devices running Froyo. It’s simplicity is one of its most endearing factors. Finding the guides you want is incredibly easy, and the text, and images, is clear and well laid out.
Sounds good right? Hit the links below to either download a copy of the app from Google Play, or to head to the the iFixit Github page if dabbling with the code is more your thing.
Download: iFixit; More: iFixit Github