Reseña del libro "Android System Programming: Porting, Customizing, and Debugging Android hal"
A systematic guide to building, customizing, and debugging your own Android systemKey FeaturesLearn Android system-level programming by integrating, customizing, and extending popular open source projectsUse Android emulators to explore the true potential of your hardwareUnderstand key debugging techniques to create a hassle-free development environmentBook DescriptionAndroid system programming requires both hardware and software knowledge to work on system-level programming. As a developer, you'll need to use different techniques to debug different components in target devices. To tackle a variety of challenges, having a relevant understanding of this domain is crucial. With this book, you'll not only understand the concepts and techniques you need for Android system programming, but also be ready to work on projects and develop your debugging skills.The book starts by helping you explore the basic setup of Android Open Source Project (AOSP), and build and test an emulator image. Next, you'll start building a project and learn how to customize and extend the Android emulator. As you progress, you'll get insights into building your own Android system on VirtualBox. Later chapters focus on how to debug the init process, resolve the bootloader issue, and enable a range of hardware interfaces. Once you have a complete system, you'll learn how to patch and upgrade the system through recovery. In the concluding chapters, you'll grasp useful tips on how to integrate and reuse existing open source projects such as LineageOS (CyanogenMod), Android-x86, Xposed, and GApps in your own system.By the end of this book, you'll be well-versed in Android system programming and have the skills you need to build your own Android system and work on future projects.What you will learnSet up the Android development environment and organize source code repositoriesBecome familiar with the Android system architectureBuild the Android emulator from the AOSP source treeUnderstand how to enable Wi-Fi in the Android emulatorDebug the boot-up process using a customized RAMDiskPort your Android system to a new platform using VirtualBoxFind out what recovery is and how to enable it in the AOSP buildPrepare and test over-the-air (OTA) packagesWho this book is forThis book is for Android system programmers and developers who want to use Android for creating indigenous projects. Knowledge of important operating system and C/C++ concepts is necessary.Table of ContentsIntroduction to Android System ProgrammingSetting up the Development EnvironmentDiscovering Kernel, HAL and Virtual HardwareCustomizing the Android EmulatorEnabling ARM Translator and Introducing Native BridgeDebugging the Boot up Process Using a Customized RamdiskEnabling Wi-Fi in the Android EmulatorCreating Your Own Device on VirtualBoxBooting Up x86vbox Using PXE/NFSEnabling GraphicsEnabling VirtualBox-Specific Hardware InterfacesIntroducing RecoveryCreating OTA PackagesCustomizing and Debugging Recovery
