Android 8.0 updates

Port the latest Android platform to create compelling devices for your customers.

Securing Android is essential

Find out how the Android security program works and learn how to implement the latest features.

Get compatible, get apps

Offer a consistent experience with other Android-powered devices and get the ability to include more apps.

About the Android Open Source Project

Android is an open source software stack for a wide range of mobile devices and a corresponding open source project led by Google. This site and the Android Open Source Project (AOSP) repository offer the information and source code you need to create custom variants of the Android stack, port devices and accessories to the Android platform, and ensure your devices meet compatibility requirements. We also wanted to make sure there was no central point of failure, where one industry player could restrict or control the innovations of any other. The result is a full, production-quality operating system for consumer products with source code open for customization and porting.

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Android 8.0 Documentation

Android 8.0 has been released! We've got you covered with complete documentation on new features, improvements, and enhancements.

Project Treble

Treble is a major re-architect of the Android OS framework that makes it easier, faster, and less costly to update devices to new versions of Android.

HIDL Reference

The Reference section now includes details on the HAL Interface Description Language (HIDL) that specifies the interface between a HAL and its users.