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'''Before you start, backup your data'''
'''Before you start, backup your data'''
So long as your data is backed up, then you can start to try out the terminal without any fears of losing any data. This page does not cover gaining '[[Root access|root]]' on your device so you should come to no harm. If you are gaining root, then it would best to not only have a backup before you start tinkering, but also to familiarise yourself with how to reflash your device in extreme cases where you need to get back to where you started.  
So long as your data is backed up, then you can start to try out the terminal without any fears of losing any data. This page does not cover gaining '[[Root access|root]]' on your device so you should come to no harm. If you are gaining root, then it would best to not only have a backup before you start tinkering, but also to familiarise yourself with how to reflash your device in extreme cases where you need to get back to where you started.  
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But don't be afraid of the terminal and command line, it can be a fast and powerful tool when used correctly and non-destructive commands will not harm your device or your data.
 
'''Understand what a command does before you type it'''
'''Understand what a command does before you type it'''

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