How to install Android OS by Emteria on Raspberry Pi 5
Before you begin, make sure you have the following:
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Raspberry Pi 5 with at least 2GB RAM
- SD Card with at least 16 GB storage (32 GB recommended)
- SD Card Reader (built-in or USB adapter)
- An Emteria account - create one here for free
Choose your installation method:
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Raspberry Pi Imager - recommended, easiest
- Emteria Downloads - get the latest Android OS image directly, always up-to-date
Method 1: Raspberry Pi Imager
- Download and install Raspberry Pi Imager. Visit the Raspberry Pi website and download the right version for your system: Ubuntu (x86) · Windows · macOS
Proceed with the instructions to finish the Imager installation. - Insert your SD card into your computer, then launch Raspberry Pi Imager. Grant any permissions the application requests.
3. Choose your Raspberry Pi device. Select Raspberry Pi 5

4. Choose the operating system. Navigate to the Freemium and paid-for OS section.

5. Select Android by emteria. Choose Android by Emteria → select the latest available

6. Choose your SD card and write the image. Click Choose SD Card, select the correct card,
7. Wait for the write and verification to complete. Do not interrupt the process.
8. Remove the SD card safely after the success message appears.
9. Insert the SD Card into your Raspberry Pi 5 and power it on.
Method 2: emteria Downloads
- Open emteria Device Hub and navigate to the Downloads section. Log in to your emteria account at emteria.com and go to the Downloads section.

- Select your Android OS image. Scroll down and choose the latest Android OS image for your Raspberry Pi. emteria Downloads always has the most up-to-date versions available.
- Flash the image onto your SD card using any flashing tool of your choice, for example Balena Etcher or Raspberry Pi Imager (as described above).
4. Insert the SD card into your Raspberry Pi and power it on.
Next steps: Follow our tutorial to get a free subscription and to activate your device with your emteria account.