[Q] Android Accessory Development - Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]

Anyone out here started Open Accessory development yet? I managed to get an ADK hardware kit (arduino mega board, motors, etc) from a Googler but haven't been able to develop with it yet because my phone is only on 2.2. I'm about to get a Honeycomb tablet and start experimenting, just wanted to see if there were any others out there?

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which is the best alternative hacked phone to G1?

Hi everybody,
I have been trying to catch up on the recent development in android porting.
Now, I am planning to get a new phone. Since my carrier does not sell the g1, I am wondering which would be the best working alterntive? Meaning which port would allow to use most/all feature of android?
I do need gps working now or in the near future to make this a viable alternative to me.
I have been looking at the ports of which I already know of, being the port to the vogue and to the diamond.
To my understanding (please correct me) the vogue lacks the gps hardware.
So the only device left is the diamond. Or are there any other phones which I have overseen, that sport gps, and a progressing/working port of android?
To sum it all up:
Which device gets the most attention by the dev community regarding the port of android to it?
Which one is at the moment the best working port (which device)?
Which phone poses to be the most promising device for a fully fledge port in the future?
I would be quite thankful, if anybody in the know, or even someone the porting community could give me some insight or even a proper roundup on my options here.
regards and thx for your help and insights in advance,
trial
Vogue has the GPS hardware, but AFAIK, GPS is far off for any Android port.
General Mobile is coming out with an alternative Android phone, it also has dual sim slots.
http://www.generalmobile.com/new/Default.aspx?PageName=Products&ProductId=200
I'm waiting for this to come out and to see some reviews.
Check the Google Android developer page.
You can buy a developer version phone for $399
All you have to do is register as a developer which cost $25(I think).
Edit: Not really for porting to but you did mention you couldn't get a G1, so I'm assuming you're open to a native Android phone.
ok guys.
first of all, thx for your replies.
i am not really planning to get the real g1 (even the dev version), since i am not really satisfied with its hw.
i figured it'd be easier to get a used htc device off ebay, which would be capable of running android.
So, I'd be willing to wait - which device looks the most promising in running a full android port?
Is there any effort whatsoever on the gps for the vogue or any other device? Is it likely that it will work at all?
thx for your info again

[Q] ow to Port Device Specific Applications to Other Devices?

Hey,
After playing around with the Xperia Arc system dump, I am interested in learning how to port some of the applications to other android devices. I thought maybe some of them would work on at least the X10, but apparently not.
I've seen success stories on people porting over the Droid X Multitouch keyboard to nearly every other android device.
I'm just wondering how this is done? Can anyone provide some insight/knowledge on the matter?
Thanks!
Wasn't sure whether to put this is the other section, or this one...so I guess I'll let the mods device

[Q] Anyone tried the IOIO development board?

Hey guys,
I was just wondering if anyone out there tried using the IOIO for Android development board from Sparkfun?
The link is here: http://www.sparkfun.com/products/10748
I searched the forum but didn't get a hit :-/
I'm not too sure how the IOIO board works, I was under the impression that the board would work with all Android devices.
There is also a beta image for the IOIO so that it supports Google's Open Accessory (ADK) protocol! You need to have 2.3.4 to get the ADK to work. Will CM7 work on it or does only official 2.3.4 work?
Any help would be appreciated, thanks
IOIO uses the ADB protocol, which exists on almost every device.
You can see a full list of devices reported to work on this thread called "which devices support IOIO" on the ioio-users Google group.
It should but it doesn't
The IOIO should work with all Android phones but unfortunately it doesn't; this of course could be more to do with a particular phone than the IOIO board itself
I was at an Android/IOIO workshop run by LittleBirdElectronics.com.au here in Sydney last week. There were a range of phones and mine was the only one not to work with the IOIO board. I was the only one with a Sony Ericcson X10 (2.1 update 1) I've also read that somebody is having problems with the X8 as well. It is likely something SE have done to the phone since at least one person has got the board to work with an X10 after he rooted the phone and put in a non-SE rom (2.3.?).
They keep updating the list of supported devices all the time, so check back at the IOIO forum, other than that just give it a try, if it doesn't work pick up a cheap Huawei X1. These do work, even without the sim. I saw one of these on the weekend plugged into an IOIO board and gaffer taped to the top of a motoriesed paltform sending it speeding around the room.

Going to buy a tablet within the next week or so... Grid10?

And I'm honestly thinking about getting the Grid10. The Grid10 + case + USB cable is still $20 less than the Transformer (without a case, or the dock), which was the other tablet I'm considering.
Is there any reason I shouldn't get the Grid10? Better price point for similar specs. It can sideload Android APKs, and it uses the Amazon App Store, and the OS is something that really seems to flow nicely in all the hands on videos I've seen.
Since it's based on the Android kernel, it won't be another Playbook or Touchpad, since all Android apps theoretically work on the Grid10. The only thing I'm worried about is all the negative comments I've been reading about Fusion Garage and their previous tablet. I already know I'd enjoy an Android tablet.
I am currently the owner of an original Galaxy Tab, so really, anything is an upgrade at this point (Not having a tablet OS on a tablet is really awful)
This will be my next tablet, I have been watching the Grid10 for a while now. It looks smooth and responsive to the touch. I currently own the touchpad and an Android tablet. I am planning on getting the 3g version. Fast enough for me.
On the @FusionGarage twitter, I asked a few qustions that I've been unable to find answers to:
"@FusionGarage Quick question, is the usb cable a must? Can you sync/transfer files via wifi? "
Reply: "@steckums We are currently working on an application that will sync your content via WiFi, but right now you need the USB cable. "
"@FusionGarage Good to hear. One more: how compatible is it with Android APKs? Is it essentially able to sideload any (honeycomb!?) app?"
Reply: "@steckums Yes, you can sideload any Android app, including Honeycomb apps."
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does anyone here have modded rom for this china tablet
APAD2 with call function
i am planning to buy by the end of the month and i want it flashed with better firmware.
please someone help me
So I have heard that GridOS is based on android 2.3. If that is the case how are they running any honeycomb apps? My guess is that older versions of GridOS (pre-production) were based on 2.3 and the production version is based on honeycomb. What are other people's thoughts on this?
I bought the wifi only version - it should arrive tomorrow. I've just read a less than stunning review from Engadget though, so now I'm leery...

[Q] 4.0 on its way?

I just found this: http://code.google.com/android/nexus/drivers.html#wingray
Drivers for Xoom. Is it a shine of hope, that we are going to get 4.0 soon?
Rapid Development
think so, just watch the development section. The first betas are available
This is the wifi version. Its the best ive found.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1400958&highlight=gapps+v8

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