Solution Center for Android

Getting Started

Android is a robust software stack that includes an operating system, middleware and select applications.

Android is developed and maintained as an open source project by Google with contributions from members of the Open Handset Alliance (OHA), including ARM.

Android has been designed and built for the ARM architecture, and continues to be the primary development platform of the OHA with hundreds of companies contributing to the Android on ARM codebase.

More on what you need to know to get started on Android.

Hardware Developers

If you are developing Android hardware or devices for mobile phones, tablets, etc., here is where you'll find the latest ARM technology including Android porting guides, reference platform information and Linux kernel information including our partnership with Linaro. You'll also find useful information on Mali™, our graphics IP and some of our Android porting service partners. More on developing for devices and handsets.

Advanced Applications

The ARM Solution Center for Android (SCA) is a centralized resource for the wide range of resources and individuals innovating with the Android on the ARM architecture. Connected Community members come together to share their Android expertise, tools and technologies including:

• Performance and Development Tools
• Advanced Application Development Techniques
• Android Expert Blogs 
• Information about NEON™, ARM's SIMD technology 
• Training and Events

More advanced app development resources.