I have a solid experience of installing different OS (Linux, Windows,...) on PC. I would like to try just for fun to install Linux on a unbranded Android low cost tablet acquired in 2015. I spent some time browsing the web and as far as I understood there is a risk that during the flash procedure the device could be potentially damaged. So I read extensively on how to backup the ROM using TWRP and all related matters. I would like just to have some explanations on the below topic:
Scenario #1:
I have a PC, if I want to try another OS I can just format the hard disk and install it, in no way there is the risk of damaging the BIOS motherboard. Motherboard and hard-disk are separated, so no problems may arise.
Scenario #2:
I have a tablet, want to wipe out Android and install an upgraded version of Android or a Linux distro suitable for mobile devices.
- Why in this scenario there is a risk to get an unusable device?
- Is this because in this case motherboard and unit memory are bundled together? So wiping the memory will also erase the configuration settings of the motherboard?
- Do we have here the equivalent of BIOS settings?
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