Is it possible to put android on a non android phone??? whats the minimum statistics it needs
I know some strange concepts and I know I am no where near capable of doing it properly but if it can be done then I can work up to doing it :)
Kristoph
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You will need to port linux kernel though, and android userspace. The lack of publically avaliable datasheets and docs will be your worst enemy. See source.android.com for guidelines on porting.
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M$Incompatible or slow CPU - look at the current devices running Android as a baseline.
Lack of drivers/compatibility for the wireless chip - even if the CPU can run the O/S, there's no guarantee that the Android O/S will be able to communicate with the wireless chip.
The source code, platform code, and developer notes for Android are available for free - read through my citations - it's an awful lot of work to make an android-compatible device.
As for "pure" linux on a phone, you may be able to get the kernel running but the communications layer and apps will be too much for one person to write. You might also want to read about the OpenMoko platform, which uses a linux kernel if memory serves correctly.
The bottom line is, if you want an Android phone, buy an Android phone.
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