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Questions about the source code and building of Android itself, contributing to the Android project, Android kernel development and porting. Do not use for Android application development questions except where specific to building applications as pre-packaged parts of the system.

Questions about Android source code and dependent themes: building from the source, contributing, porting etc.

  • Android Open Source Project (AOSP)
    Contains all necessary information about the Android source code. Start here.

  • Android Tools Project Site
    Information about contributions to the Android Developer Tools subproject.

  • android-platform:
    General discussion about the Android Open Source platform.

  • Android Building:
    Discussion on building the Android source code, and on the build system.

  • Android Contributors
    Developer discussion forum about contributions to the Android open-source software.

  • Android Linux Kernel Development
    Developer discussion forum about Android Linux Kernel development, debugging and porting.

  • android-porting:
    Discussion forum about the specifics of porting Android to individual devices, from obtaining toolchains and merging kernel drivers all the way to configuring or modifying applications for the specific configuration.