The Home of Embedded Android
Embedded Android for rapid testing, product development, and production staging.
From evaluation to production, our product portfolio offers a scalable solution designed to support embedded Android Development for the best, most reliable hardware-software integration. We empower software engineers to efficiently create, test, and deploy advanced applications across today’s leading silicon manufacturers and hardware ODMs
Our Products Portfolio that Unlocks your Embedded Android Development
Evaluation OS
For rapid initial assessment and thorough performance analysis, we provide readily available pre-built Android images. These evaluation-focused images are specifically designed to streamline your hardware performance testing procedures and facilitate comprehensive app evaluation directly on the intended target hardware. While offering a focused feature set, these images provide essential capabilities such as user interface visualization, robust performance metrics, seamless Bluetooth device communication, and reliable networking for effective testing.
EADT
Unleash the full potential of your embedded projects with our Embedded Android Developer Toolkit. Kynetics’ new product, engineered for software engineers, is a comprehensive software stack that enables active development on the supported target board through a fully equipped Android OS. The Embedded Android Developer Toolkit provides complete control over your target module’s buses and I/O through our Android Embedded SDK. Control GPIOs, PWMs, Serial ports (RS-232/485), CANBus, I2C, and SPI interfaces as code. Our Developer Toolkit includes Over-The-Air (OTA) update functionality, enabling remote application deployment and control.
Custom Android
Our design-driven Android OS is the definitive operating system solution meticulously engineered for your production deployments. Engineered to precisely match your unique hardware specifications, this Android Operating System offers seamless integration across all levels, from the foundational bootloader and kernel to the user space. Empower your devices with whole kiosk mode operation, complemented by on-demand Over-The-Air (OTA) capabilities, advanced remote device management features, and more. Elevate your Android OS experience with custom builds that leverage robust security subsystems, providing a fully signed device and the option to implement the complete Android Verified Boot pipeline.
| Feature | Evaluation OS | EADT | Custom Android |
|---|---|---|---|
| Connectivity and Display Support | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| ADB and APKs Installation | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Embedded SDK | No | Yes | Yes |
| OTA Updates | No | Yes | Yes |
| Rooted OS | No | Yes | Yes |
| Remote Device Management | No | Optional | Yes |
| Remote Device Shell and GUI Access | No | Optional | Yes |
| Additional Device Support | No | Optional | Yes |
| Custom H/W Design Support | No | No | Yes |
Embedded Android and .NET
Modernize your legacy systems by migrating from Windows CE to Embedded Android with ease. Using the Kynetics Embedded Android Developer Toolkit (EADT) and .NET MAUI, developers can leverage familiar C# tools to build advanced HMIs and directly control hardware I/Os such as GPIOs and CAN bus via our specialized Embedded SDK. Accelerate your time-to-market with a comprehensive stack that includes integrated OTA updates for seamless remote deployment and lifecycle management.
Our Android for Industry-leading silicon makers and ODMs
Choosing the right Android version for your SOM or single board computer (SBC) depends on several factors. Newer Android versions offer enhanced features, security, and performance, but may have limited support for older SOMs. Silicon makers play a crucial role in adapting their technologies to the Android framework, ensuring compatibility and optimized performance. Consider the specific requirements of your project, the availability of Android support for your chosen SOM, and the level of customization needed. Evaluate the trade-offs between the latest features and the stability and support of older versions.
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Beyond the List
If your specific hardware vendor or preferred evaluation kit isn’t currently listed in our catalog, there is no need for concern. Kynetics specializes in bridging the gap between off-the-shelf software and bespoke hardware engineering. Our team can engineer a fully customized Android Board Support Package (BSP) tailored precisely to your unique hardware architecture and specific end-user application requirements.Our comprehensive development process covers the entire software stack, ensuring a seamless integration from the ground up.
This includes low-level engineering: we handle everything from initial bootloader configuration to deep Android kernel optimizations and the development of specialized Android Hardware Abstraction Layers (HALs). User-Space Personalization: Beyond the plumbing, we refine the user experience with custom branding, splash screens, and aesthetic adjustments. System Locking: We can implement a robust, full-kiosk-mode experience, ensuring your device remains secure, dedicated to its primary function, and optimized for professional or industrial environments.
Evaluation, Fast Prototyping, and Custom-Engineered Embedded Android
Why Embedded Android?
Embedded Android leverages an open-source platform with a familiar user interface, a vast developer community, a powerful SDK to abstract the underlying hardware, and a robust security model. It simplifies the creation of secure embedded systems with rich, touch-based GUIs and multimedia capabilities across a wide range of industries.
Simplify Embedded Android Development
Our development tools provide a complete stack that enables you to build your proof of concept leveraging a functional Android OS, full control over buses, and I/O via our Android Embedded SDK, and device lifecycle control with our Update Factory.
Android From Development to Production
Android enables devices to run in full kiosk mode, receive on-demand OTA updates, and support advanced remote management. Elevate your production-ready build with robust security, fully signed devices, and a complete verified boot pipeline to secure your product and enhance compliance.