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A production Android platform for Raspberry Pi
Emteria develops and maintains a production-grade Android platform for Raspberry Pi 3, 4, 5, and the Compute Module family. Our out-of-the-box public Android builds are available for free to download and test today. Based on the Android Open Source Project (AOSP), the same platform can be customized and semi-automatically long-term maintained for your specific product.
Built for the Raspberry Pi you're already using
Whether you're prototyping on an off-the-shelf Raspberry Pi or moving to a custom baseboard built around a Compute Module, Android runs on the hardware you've already chosen. Emteria supports the full Raspberry Pi lineup capable enough to run Android OS:
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Raspberry Pi 3(+)
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Raspberry Pi 4B
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Raspberry Pi 400
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Raspberry Pi 5
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Raspberry Pi 500
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Compute Module 3
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Compute Module 4
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Compute Module 5
Explore Android customizations possible with emteria
While not exhaustive, the list reflects a selection of the most common adjustments implemented by our customers. Please reach out if you are looking for more.
Security customizations
Do not compromise on security in favor of customization. Instead, tailor your OS to meet all security standards, professional solutions need. emteria ensures your custom OS comes with regular updates, security patches and offers a set of additional security measures your product might require.
Security highlights
SELinux - Ensure that SELinux is integrated within the kernel and that the kernel and root file system are properly set up to support it.
Android Verified Boot - Enhance the device security by verifying that all executed code comes from a trusted source.
Data encryption - Protect data from unauthorized access.
Security patches - Ship fixed vulnerabilities and prevent unauthorized access to keep user data and systems secure.
Long-term support (LTS) - Extend our 3-year LTS cycle for your product as required.
Android OS customizations
Customization requirements do not stop with adjusting Android to run on your individual hardware design. The actual OS customization process can include a variety of modifications, from aesthetic adjustments to deep system-level alterations.
Customization options
- Boot animation - Show an individual animation or logo when the device is booting up.
- Applications - Embed applications directly into the OS, ensuring they are available from the very first device boot.
Kiosk mode - Restrict the access to a specific set of websites or apps and hide the navigation.
Root file system - Grant access permissions to installed applications and services.
- System settings - Adjust default settings, such as date, time zone, and language, to align with specific regional requirements.
Critical business process integration
Products exist within critical operational processes on your or your customers end. Connecting primary systems to allow effective communication between hardware, peripherals and key business applications, while enabling full device control through remote access, is part of successful professional solutions.
Operational control
Drivers - Run drivers to support individual connected hardware like the official Raspberry Pi touchscreen, camera modules, LTE modems, payment terminals, and scanners.
- Remote device maintenance - Gain full access and control over your hardware and added periferals via screen mirroring and remote control.
Third-party solutions - Use provided APIs to utilize remote device control within your own ERP system or third-party MDM solution.
Full OS control and extended enterprise features
Completing the OS customization process, your Android OS is not only highly customized but supported by a powerful cloud platform. The platform enables you to customize your OS in the first place, remotely manage your devices via MDM, build, deliver and install Over-the-Air (OTA) OS updates, and manage your applications in one place.
Combined these capabilities give all product stakeholders, like developers, project and fleet managers, and customers, full remote control over their professional products.
Application storage
Distribute apps and app updates with tools for developers and end-users
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