Android & LineageOS on Raspberry Pi

Running Android on Raspberry Pi allows for creating low-cost media centers (Android TV), tablets, or touchscreen kiosks using the vast Android application ecosystem.

Popular Projects

KonstaKANG (AOSP/LineageOS)

The most active and widely used source for Android builds on Raspberry Pi.

• LineageOS 16.0 (Android 9): stable builds for RPi 4.
  • KonstaKANG RPi 4 LineageOS 16.0 Page
• LineageOS 20.0+ (Android 13+): Modern builds featuring hardware graphics acceleration.
  • KonstaKANG Official Site

Other Noteworthy Projects

• OmniROM: Another popular alternative firmware often ported to Raspberry Pi.
• Emteria.OS: A commercial, enterprise-hardened version of Android for Raspberry Pi with OTA support.

Hardware Considerations

• GPU Acceleration: Raspberry Pi 4 and 5 are far better suited for Android due to their superior Broadcom VideoCore GPUs. Older models may feel sluggish.
• RAM: Android is memory-hungry. A Raspberry Pi with at least 4GB or 8GB of RAM is highly recommended.
• Storage: Use a Class 10 / UHS-1 SD card or boot from a USB 3.0 SSD for a responsive user experience.
• Cooling: High-performance Android builds can cause the SoC to throttle; active cooling (fans) is advised.

Use Cases

• Android TV Box: Use Android TV builds to create a smart TV interface.
  • How to Build an Android TV Box with Raspberry Pi
• Wall-Mounted Dashboard: Using a Raspberry Pi with a touchscreen and Android dashboard apps.
• Kiosk Mode: Using AOSP to run a single web app or application for public terminals.

Resources

• Raspberry Pi Foundation
• LineageOS Official Site