Abstract

Have you ever wondered how Android is built? The idea behind the Android Open Source Project is to enable developers to make use of the Android environment.

But Android being open source, lets us do so much more with the Android platform! Custom ROM developments help us unlock, customise and improve our device experience to the next level.

Let’s discuss all about:

• Creating a buildable Android environment.
• Compiling Android as device firmware.
• Android Custom ROMs and other developments.
• The benefits of custom Android developments.
• Expanding the Android OS to different devices. (IoT devices, legacy hardware, etc.)

By the end of this talk, you will understand how to get started with Android’s open source nature, whilst doing your part to minimise the ever-growing e-waste problem we are facing today!

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