Hi everyone,
I have an automotive infotainment development board based on freescale's i.MX 6 processor, and I need to develop a "light" infotainment system. I have to de exactly 2 things:
- Develop a custom ROM based on the one that freescale provides for that board, but with a Automotive infotainment oriented visual aspect.
- Allow to cast any mobile's screen on that system.
For the first one, I have never developed a custom ROM, but for a starting point a could just create a custom launcher.
For the second one, I thought about using miracast, but we are having issues with the wifi, as no wifi dongle has drivers for this android board. Also mirrorlink could be a nice opcion, but I'm not used too much to these protocols so I not sure if could suit it. For what I now, I would need a mirrorlink implementing app or something in the board, and the mobile phone must have it.
For my first approach, I have downloaded the Android Auto Head Unit provided by a developer on this forum and I have installed it on the board. I've achieved to use it with my Galaxy S5, but this is not an option for our project as we couldn't commercialize it.
So, I would appreciate any orientation or help. I know that here are people with lot of knowledge and very good ideas. For the moment I have just developed apps, so I'm bit noob on this.
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So i understand that there are Pioneer Avic car stereos that run windows ce and there is a way to access the windows side of the ok. seeing as that is possible would it be a possibility to flash android to the stereo and integrate all the components. perhaps use something similar to the fm app that comes on the htc evo for radio and create an app for dvd/cd/etc etc and use the integrated BT to interface with a phone to access internet and apps.
this would be an awesome project however i do not have the programming expertise that would be necessary and i believe there would be many others interested.
I LIKE THIS IDEA!!!! I Have a Pioneer AVH-P4200DVD model... im not a pro yet, but I would love to learn how to mod my stereo if it was possible. Do you have a base idea or any resources on how to do it yet?
there are discussions on this forum about gaining access to the windows CE OS on the AVIC but i have no resources, out here driving truck it is not often i get online
If you get in to the WinCe probably you can use Haret to boot in Linux/Android. but actually you have to build an android image for your hardware. So first you need to investigate what is the hardware on which the WinCe work, then you can search for an android port for this hardware or start porting the OS by your self. Good Luck!
Hello World ! I have identified a need for a smaller tablet and have begun the process to request information about how to have the hardware designed and manufactured. But as we all know, hardware is only half of the equation - the other half is the software. So I have a question for you:
What would the ideal software configuration for an Android-based LTE-enabled TABLET (with SIM card), suitable for ROM developers ?
I have (a little) previous experience (as an end-user) with replacing the manufacturer/carrier ROM for my HTC Desire with the CyanogenMod ROM. That, coupled with my years of experience as a developer (pre-Internet) allow me to at least be aware that there are layers of software from bootup, to device drivers, to OS, etc.
I would like this community to help define (or point me at some documentation) what those specific layers are, which package(s) should be used at each level, up to the point of being able to get into the Google Play Store.
I am not interested in which apps should be discussed - that's the end-user's problem.
Thanks,
Steven.
Dream software config for Android Tablet ROM developers ?
Hey all, hoping to get some visibility & feedback here ...
Steven.
StevenCShearer said:
Hello World ! I have identified a need for a smaller tablet and have begun the process to request information about how to have the hardware designed and manufactured. But as we all know, hardware is only half of the equation - the other half is the software. So I have a question for you:
What would the ideal software configuration for an Android-based LTE-enabled TABLET (with SIM card), suitable for ROM developers ?
I have (a little) previous experience (as an end-user) with replacing the manufacturer/carrier ROM for my HTC Desire with the CyanogenMod ROM. That, coupled with my years of experience as a developer (pre-Internet) allow me to at least be aware that there are layers of software from bootup, to device drivers, to OS, etc.
I would like this community to help define (or point me at some documentation) what those specific layers are, which package(s) should be used at each level, up to the point of being able to get into the Google Play Store.
I am not interested in which apps should be discussed - that's the end-user's problem.
Thanks,
Steven.
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I would like to create an IoT device by buying new, cheap android phones, strip them down and remove the screen, rebox into my own physical box, install a custom ROM without any bloatware (and that will boot without a screen!), and install my android app on the device to do stuff.
An example of a purpose for this could be a GPS tracker for a car. The box would be placed in the car, and record GPS and accelerometer readings, posting these readings back to a central server via the cellular network. (This is just a random example, so don't focus too much on the detail of this, but there are thousands of uses for a IoT board with the sensor, CPU, RAM, storage, and connectivity capabilities of a budget android smartphone)
The reason I want to use existing phones is that they are wonderful, mass produced, cheap devices with a variety of sensors I can use.
The reason I want to use Android is because it is because of the customization ability, and the mature development ecosystem.
To me, it seems an obvious thing to do, but I don't seem to be getting much joy trying to search for examples of this sort of thing (either here, or on the internet in general).
So some questions:
1. General thoughts? (Good idea? Am I missing some fundamental problem?)
2. What are the challenges of running Android without a screen connected?
3. Are there any custom ROMs you know of that specialize in this sort of thing?
(I've seen Google Brilo, but it still seems a bit early yet, and I really like the idea of just using the standard Android SDK to develop the app - and the abundance of help and information that comes with it)
Thanks!
Picked up one these tablets its a commercial built android tablet running KitKat 4.4, this has a bespoke install specifically for retail management in the form of integrated MokiManage software. While the software can be turned off and your left with a big standard Android tablet (seriously the onscreen keyboard is massive), i would though rather have a standard android install than one with features enabled & disabled according to the manufacturer requirements.
It is possible to access the recovery to implement an update but;
1. Would it be possible to replace the bespoke install with a standard KitKat ROM?
2. Its brand new & built to withstand Saturday morning kids playing whack a mole on it, would YOU risk bricking it?
Hi!
I can't find anything at all on xda about that device. You could try a Google search, or try asking here, http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/help
I really doubt you can do much with it though. You would need to have something created for your specific device, and I can't find anything.
Good luck!
Hi Guys,
This is my first post but I've used lots of the information on this website over the years. I build custom automotive interiors and have in the past 5 years integrated dozens of android and ios systems into cars. I'm trying to figure out a way to skip all the fabrication of dash bezels by directly integrating into the existing factory lcd touch screens.
I would like to use the existing touch screen in my Ford Edge to interface with an android tablet.
Ideally I'd like to take an existing tablet or phone that I own (Galaxy tab 2 10.1 or Galaxy s4 phone) and send the touch and video information to my stock Ford Screen
CarPerformance .se has a kit that includes an android system with a board that switches the source being sent to the screen with the push of a button allowing you to switch between the Ford information screen, android computer with touchsceen interfacing and video inputs
below is a link to the install instructions and a video of its operation
carperformance.se/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/My-ford-touch-Android-install-manual.pdf
carperformance.se/?product=2001-2014-ford-edge-android-system
(links are broken because I'm too new to post links)
I would like to know if there is a prebuilt video switcher similar to the one above that would allow me to switch between sources and woulld allow me to connect one of my android devices
The reason I want to do this on my own instead of ordering the above product is that it runs older android software and does not have cellular capability.
if someone could point me to the right information I would greatly appreciate it as I'm sure these screens are fairly universal however I don't know what exactly to search.
adam1364 said:
Hi Guys,
This is my first post but I've used lots of the information on this website over the years. I build custom automotive interiors and have in the past 5 years integrated dozens of android and ios systems into cars. I'm trying to figure out a way to skip all the fabrication of dash bezels by directly integrating into the existing factory lcd touch screens.
I would like to use the existing touch screen in my Ford Edge to interface with an android tablet.
Ideally I'd like to take an existing tablet or phone that I own (Galaxy tab 2 10.1 or Galaxy s4 phone) and send the touch and video information to my stock Ford Screen
CarPerformance .se has a kit that includes an android system with a board that switches the source being sent to the screen with the push of a button allowing you to switch between the Ford information screen, android computer with touchsceen interfacing and video inputs
below is a link to the install instructions and a video of its operation
carperformance.se/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/My-ford-touch-Android-install-manual.pdf
carperformance.se/?product=2001-2014-ford-edge-android-system
(links are broken because I'm too new to post links)
I would like to know if there is a prebuilt video switcher similar to the one above that would allow me to switch between sources and woulld allow me to connect one of my android devices
The reason I want to do this on my own instead of ordering the above product is that it runs older android software and does not have cellular capability.
if someone could point me to the right information I would greatly appreciate it as I'm sure these screens are fairly universal however I don't know what exactly to search.
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Greetings and welcome to assist. It sounds like a very interesting concept but there is very little information on this type of thing on xda. I'd try asking in this forum
http://forum.xda-developers.com/general/connected-car
hopefully the experts there can assist your further
Good Luck
Sawdoctor