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To get started with Android on Gumstix, have a look at https://github.com/gumdroid/manifest.  This page links to some older methods.
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== Android on Overo ==
 
== Android on Overo ==
  
=== Gizmo-Do Android ===
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The rowboat-android project has created a port of Android for the TI OMAP processors such as the OMAP3503 and OMAP3530 processors used on Gumstix Overo COMs. See [[Android_Gingerbread|these instructions]] to get Android Gingerbread running on an Overo COM.  The older [[RowboatAndroid|instructions]] explain how to build Android Froyo.
  
[http://www.gizmoforyou.com/wiki/index.php?title=Gizmo-DO_Android Here] you will find the information about porting Android on Gizmo-DO which is based on the Gumstix Overo computer-on-module.
 
  
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== Android on FLOW ==
  
===5 part video series===
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[http://www.gizmoforyou.net/site GizmoForYou] has ported '''Android Cupcake''', '''Eclair''' as well as '''Froyo (2.2)''' to the Overo line of platforms for their [http://www.gizmoforyou.net/site/shop/gizmos/computing/flow.html FLOW G1 and G1.5] Open Source PDA/Phone. The port supports many features that exist on the Overo platform as well as other FLOW features.
On Youtube, you can watch Android start up on device driven by Overo in this [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NNSuuo505bE&feature=related 5 part video series posted on Youtube].
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=== Mailing list archives ===
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For recent postings on the Gumstix mailing list about Android, [http://www.nabble.com/forum/Search.jtp?query=android&sort=date&local=y&forum=22543 click here].
  
 
== Android on Verdex Pro ==
 
== Android on Verdex Pro ==
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BeatCraft, Inc. is developing verdex pro based mobile device named "bc9" and have successfully booted
 
BeatCraft, Inc. is developing verdex pro based mobile device named "bc9" and have successfully booted
 
Android on it. [http://labs.beatcraft.com/en/index.php?Android Click here] for more.
 
Android on it. [http://labs.beatcraft.com/en/index.php?Android Click here] for more.
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===Android on Gumstix videos on Youtube ===
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On Youtube, you can watch Android start up on a Gumstix in these [http://www.youtube.com/results?search_type=videos&search_query=gumstix+android&search_sort=video_date_uploaded videos posted on Youtube]
  
 
Also, check the Gumstix mailing list archives for some threads about Android on Gumstix Overo and Verdex Pro COMs.
 
Also, check the Gumstix mailing list archives for some threads about Android on Gumstix Overo and Verdex Pro COMs.
  
Further instructions and information can be posted here.
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== Other Useful Links ==
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===Android - an open alliance handset project===
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Android is a software stack for mobile devices that includes an operating system, middleware and key applications. The [http://developer.android.com/sdk/1.1_r1/index.html Android SDK] provides the tools and APIs necessary to begin developing applications to run on Android-powered devices.
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[http://developer.android.com/ The Android developer site] provides information about Google projects based on the Android platform, such as external libraries that extend the Android platform, Android applications, hosted services and APIs, and more.
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=== Porting Guide to Beagleboard ===
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[http://labs.embinux.org/index.php/Android_Porting_Guide_to_Beagle_Board Click here] for the Android porting guide to the Beagle Board]
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=== Installing Android on OMAP platforms ===
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[http://omapzoom.org/wiki/OMAP_Android_Main This project] focuses on the platform specific layers need to install Android on supported OMAP platforms.
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=== Installing Market Apps ===
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The standard Android market can't be used without certification from Google.  There are several [http://www.linaro.org/linaro-blog/2011/10/26/using-markets-with-linaro-android-builds/ alternative markets].
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Further instructions and information can be posted here..

Latest revision as of 16:20, 1 April 2016

To get started with Android on Gumstix, have a look at https://github.com/gumdroid/manifest. This page links to some older methods.

Android on Overo

The rowboat-android project has created a port of Android for the TI OMAP processors such as the OMAP3503 and OMAP3530 processors used on Gumstix Overo COMs. See these instructions to get Android Gingerbread running on an Overo COM. The older instructions explain how to build Android Froyo.


Android on FLOW

GizmoForYou has ported Android Cupcake, Eclair as well as Froyo (2.2) to the Overo line of platforms for their FLOW G1 and G1.5 Open Source PDA/Phone. The port supports many features that exist on the Overo platform as well as other FLOW features.

Mailing list archives

For recent postings on the Gumstix mailing list about Android, click here.

Android on Verdex Pro

Mobile Device called "bc9"

BeatCraft, Inc. is developing verdex pro based mobile device named "bc9" and have successfully booted Android on it. Click here for more.

Android on Gumstix videos on Youtube

On Youtube, you can watch Android start up on a Gumstix in these videos posted on Youtube

Also, check the Gumstix mailing list archives for some threads about Android on Gumstix Overo and Verdex Pro COMs.

Other Useful Links

Android - an open alliance handset project

Android is a software stack for mobile devices that includes an operating system, middleware and key applications. The Android SDK provides the tools and APIs necessary to begin developing applications to run on Android-powered devices.

The Android developer site provides information about Google projects based on the Android platform, such as external libraries that extend the Android platform, Android applications, hosted services and APIs, and more.

Porting Guide to Beagleboard

Click here for the Android porting guide to the Beagle Board]

Installing Android on OMAP platforms

This project focuses on the platform specific layers need to install Android on supported OMAP platforms.

Installing Market Apps

The standard Android market can't be used without certification from Google. There are several alternative markets. Further instructions and information can be posted here..

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