What's New
Guidelines offered for configuring ART
Android engineering offers detailed guidelines for configuring the Android runtime (ART) with build and compilation options including compilation filters.
Audio introduces example FIFO implementation and latency test app
The Audio team has added an example non-blocking FIFO implementation specifically designed for application code and an example implementation of the Larsen test called slesTestFeedback.cpp.
Nexus 7 and Nexus 10 build tag updated
The LRX22G build tag now applies to Nexus 10 and the flo variant of Nexus 7.
Android 5.0 CDD released
The 5.0 version of the Android Compatibility Definition Document (CDD) has been published.
Nexus 5 kernel instructions fixed
The Identifying kernel version instructions for Nexus 5 (hammerhead) have been updated to repair an error.
Getting Started
Explore the Source
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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.
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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.