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The document introduces Android operating system. It discusses the introduction to Android including its features, tools and software required for developing Android applications and Android architecture. It also talks about need of Android and Android ecosystem including benefits of Open Handset Alliance.

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The document introduces Android operating system. It discusses the introduction to Android including its features, tools and software required for developing Android applications and Android architecture. It also talks about need of Android and Android ecosystem including benefits of Open Handset Alliance.

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UNIT 01

1.1 3. It has huge developer ecosystem


Introduction to Android
Features of Android
1. Largest installed os among mobile platforms 1. User Interface: Android has simple & straight
2. The company named Open Handset forward user interface
Alliance developed Android 2. Multilingual support: Android supports many
3. Based on modified version of the linux kernel languages translation for content
4. Google sponsored Android in initial stages & 3. Multi-tasking: Android support multitasking
later acquired the whole company. 4. Connectivity: Android has latest generation of
Open Handset Alliance mobile network & latest technologies
1. Group of 84 companies connectivity support
2. Google founded OHA on Nov 5, 2007 1.3
Tools & Software required for developing Android
Application
Tools:
1. Android Studio or any IDE
2. AVD
3. Emulator
Software:
1. Android SDK
2. Android ADB
3. Java JDK
1.4
3. Android Architecture

Android Ecosystem
1. Android ecosystem refers to the interconnected
world of devices, software, and services that all
run on the Android operating system
2. This network contains
a. Google
b. Device Manufacturers
c. App Developers
d. Users
Benefits of OHA
• Openness: Android is based on an open-source
license, allowing for innovation and
customization by manufacturers and
developers.
• Collaboration: OHA members work together
to develop and improve the Android platform,
ensuring a consistent foundation for all Android
devices.
• Wider Adoption: By having a consortium
behind it, Android gained traction with
manufacturers and carriers more quickly than it
might have as a solo Google project. This wider
adoption has led to more app development and
a richer user experience.
*OHA is no longer active as it once was

1.2
Need of Android
1. Powers most of the Mobile phones in the world
2. It’s cheap as it is open source

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