What knowledge/expertize is required to port android to custom arm device?
android, arm, linux
Solution
To start porting Android, a basic understanding of the changes to the linux kernels is required. Also, you'll need to understand which drivers besides the Linux are required. linuxfordevices describes what was changed to the Linux kernel for the sake of Android. They also provide handy links like a diff of the changes they made....
On Android architecture, I found the youtube presentation Android Architecture]1 helpful.
I expect some issues in the display resolution. Android applications expect a number of standard resolutions. As a first step, I suggest to limit display to the next smaller size and then improve on this once it is up and running.
Since I've looked into Adroid for use in e-readers, I'm very interested in the porting myself. For this reason, I have registered for a (web based) training on android hardware (porting). I have looked for books etc. on the subject, but the books I found were much more on using Android and writing applications.
Problem
I am working on a system on which currently linux kernel and microwindows windowing system is running. Code of current linux system drivers is available to me. I want to port android on it, just as a hobby project. can you please tell me what all understanding of linux-kernel is required to port it? Please give me references (Books, Tutorials) to build-up understandings. Thanks, Sunny. P.S. I have basic understanding of linux. Configuration of device is ``` 450 Mhz ARM9, 64 MB RAM, 256 MB NAND 480x272 resolution. ```