What's New
Disk size requirements increased
The amount of free disk space listed as required on Downloading and Building has been increased significantly.
Supported devices and version strings updated
The list of supported devices, branch tags and version strings for Android 5.0 have been updated.
JDK instructions updated for Mac
A new Installing the JDK section has been developed to describe Java installation for Mac OS.
New CTS media files available for download
Find CTS media files version 1.1 for Android 5.0 media stress tests on Compatibility Downloads.
Android Partner Marketing offers brand guidance
The Android Partner Marketing team now offers an easy-to-use Partner Brand Inquiry Form for answers to branding questions and review of marketing materials.
Getting Started
Explore the Source
Get the complete Android platform and modify and build it to suit your needs. You can also contribute to the Android Open Source Project repository to make your changes available to everyone else in the Android ecosystem.
Port Android to Devices
Port the latest Android platform and create compelling devices that your customers want.
Build Accessories
Sometimes, a device can't do it all. Tap into Android's open accessory standard and build accessories to complement the wide variety of Android-powered devices.
Get Compatible
Being Android-compatible lets you offer custom features but still give users and developers a consistent and standard experience across all Android-powered devices. Android provides guidance and a test suite to verify your Android compatibility.