Android Upgrades for Existing Devices

Keep your product secure and up to date

Many devices outlive the software they shipped with. The Android version no longer gets security patches, the hardware vendor has moved on, and customers ask for features the old OS didn't have. We take over where your vendor stopped: from an assessment of your current setup to a newer Android version, OTA updates and long-term maintenance.

A newer Android version, as far as your hardware and BSP allow
BSP maintenance, also when your vendor stopped supporting it
OTA updates, device management and kiosk mode for your fleet
At least 5 years of security updates per Android version

Assessment

We check your hardware, BSP and current OS: what works, what is missing, and which Android version it can realistically run.

BSP onboarding

We onboard the BSP from your vendor or your own team and keep it maintained, also when the vendor has stopped supporting it.

Android version upgrade

We bring a newer Android version to your hardware where the SoC and BSP allow it, with your apps, settings and branding.

Additional features

OTA update client, device management, kiosk mode and more, added to your OS and configured in the browser.

Rollout to existing devices

Controlled OTA updates where a few devices are updated first, then the whole fleet. You decide what is released and when.

Long-term maintenance

Security patches for at least 5 years per Android version, an SBOM for each release, and the next upgrade before support ends.

Frequently asked questions

Can you upgrade our devices to a newer Android version?

In many cases, yes. Whether a newer version runs on your hardware depends on the SoC, the BSP and the drivers available for it. We assess your setup first and tell you which version is realistic. The new release then reaches your devices in the field through OTA updates.

What if our hardware vendor no longer supports the device?

We can often take over the BSP maintenance. We onboard the vendor's BSP, maintain it and keep your devices supplied with security patches, well beyond the vendor's own support.

Our devices run an old Android version. What is the risk?

Known vulnerabilities stay open, apps stop supporting old Android versions, and the Cyber Resilience Act raises the bar for vulnerability handling in the EU. An upgrade or long-term maintenance closes that gap.

Can we add OTA updates, device management or kiosk mode to devices in the field?

Yes. We can integrate the update client, device management and kiosk mode into your OS, and you manage them in the Emteria Hub. What can be added, and the integration process depends on your current components, so we assess it with you first.

Can we keep our current device management?

Yes. Some customers use only OS Pipelines and OTA updates and keep their own device management. Others manage the whole fleet in the Emteria Hub. You decide what you need and you only pay for what you use.

We are moving to a new chipset. Can you help?

Yes. We recommend an SoC or module with a well-maintained BSP and long availability, and bring your OS, apps and configuration to the new platform. Old and new devices can be managed side by side in the Emteria Hub.

How do updates reach hundreds or thousands of devices?

Through OTA updates from the Emteria Hub. Staged rollouts let you update a few devices first and the whole fleet once the release has proven itself. You decide what is released and when.

How long do you support an Android version?

At least 5 years of security updates for each major Android version, counted from its release and included in the contract. Before that ends, we upgrade your devices to a newer Android version, so your product stays supported for its whole life. Longer maintenance of one Android version is possible per contract.

Do you help with the Cyber Resilience Act (CRA)?

Yes. We help device makers meet their CRA obligations on the OS side: vulnerability monitoring, security patch delivery through OTA updates, an SBOM for each OS release, and help with technical documentation and vulnerability reporting. The obligations stay with the manufacturer; we take care of the OS part.

What do you need from us to start?

The device or SoC, the Android version it runs today, who built the current OS, how many devices are in the field, and the features you are missing. Our engineers get back to you with questions and next steps.

Over 15 years of AOSP experience

Our team of AOSP and embedded engineers has built customized Android systems since Android 1.6. We have built and supported many product builders and OEMs across various hardware platforms.

Serving more than 60 countries

Device makers on six continents use Emteria to build and maintain modern digital products for retail, logistics, kiosks, digital signage, HMI, industrial devices and many other use cases.

You remain in full control

Your OS builds and signing keys belong to you. Your team can build, release and manage on its own, and you choose where the Hub runs: in our European cloud, as a dedicated instance or on your own servers.

Security for the whole life of your product

Connected devices stay in the field for many years. We keep them secure with a release process you control. We recommend two releases per year plus urgent fixes for critical vulnerabilities.

Security patches through staged OTA updates
Vulnerability monitoring for your OS
An SBOM for every OS release
Verified boot and signing with your own keys
Android version upgrades before support ends
Help with CRA documentation and vulnerability reporting

Upgrade and Improve Your Existing Android Devices

An outdated Android version, a vendor that stopped support or missing features: we bring the devices you already have up to date, add necessary functionality and keep them secure for years.