Embedded Android Porting, Extending, and Customizing

Looking to port Android to other platforms such as embedded devices? This hands-on book shows you how Android works and how you can adapt it to fit your needs. You'll delve into На s architecture and learn how to navigate its source code, modify its various components and create your own version of Android for your particular device. You'll also discover how Android differs from its Linux roots. If you're experienced with embedded systems development and have a good handle on Linux, this book helps you mold Android to hardware platforms other than mobile devices. Learn about На s development model and the hardware you need to run it Get a quick primer on Android internals, including the Linux kernel and Dalvik virtual machine Set up and explore the AOSP without hardware, using a functional emulator image Understand На s non-recursive build system, and learn how to make your own modifications Use evaluation boards to prototype your embedded system Android Examine the native user-space, including the root filesystem layout, the adb tool, and На s command line Discover how to interact with-customize and-the Framework Android