Top "Android-source" questions

Questions about the source code and building of Android itself, contributing to the Android project, Android kernel development and porting.

How does the Android source overlays work?

In the android source in the device/sample folder there is a folder called overlays. You see the same overlay …

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Adding a prebuilt binary in Android source

I have a native binary that I want to include into Android's source code, so that when I compile it …

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How to create a Notification \ status bar icon on the right side?

Ok I saw a lot of people just dismiss this question by saying "it's reserved for OS component " "it requires …

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How to get android's native methods source code

Is it possible to get and watch at Android's program component's native methods code. If anyone knows how to, please …

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How do I set the default launcher in an AOSP build?

I am modifying the AOSP source code because my app needs to run in a kiosk environment. I want Android …

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Copy multiple txt files in /system using Android.mk

Aim : I want to copy multiple txt files in /system ( of Android Device ) using Android.mk My Findings : We can …

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Android 4.0 kernel source code?

Where can I get the Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) kernel source code? While this might be a stupid question that …

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MODULE.TARGET.SHARED_LIBRARIES.libjpeg already defined error

I am trying to build kernel for AOSP 4.4.2 for a device. When I compile the kernel I get build/core/…

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How to see the actual gcc options when building Android from source?

I'm trying to debug my android source build environment (Android.mk files). By default the make system does not show …

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Add one android project as a library in AOSP App

I want to add some features into Browser app by start an activity from another android application. It gives me …

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