Does Android Have a BIOS?

Question

Do Android devices contain a BIOS? If not, how does it boot up? What is the software that actually boots it up and can you replace it?

— Joe | Sources

Answer

Android is an Operating System, similar to Windows. Windows does not have a BIOS either, the computer has a BIOS.

Phones don't have a BIOS though, they have firmware.

— LPChip | Sources

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