[MinnowBoard] Android Lollipop - how to install Chrome for Android?

[John Hawley]

The big problem you may run into is that the "Play Store" and,
specifically Chrome, are part of Google's certification program, and as
the MAX is not a finished device there's may not be a way to add it with
respect to the licensing those have around it.

I'm going to punt the question over to the Android folks, and see if
they have a solution and/or if they can add it to their FAQ.

- John

On 3/5/2015 9:34 PM, Gerard Bucas wrote:
> John,
> 
> I have lollipop running on my minnowMAX (good instructions!).
> 
> Couple of questions:
> 
> 1. Is there some way that one can install Google's "Play Store"?
> I know there are licensing issues but sure there must be some way system developers can install this?
> 
> 2. I need to install the "Chrome for Android" browser. Not sure how I can do this without having Play Store available?
> The (old) stock built-in Android browser (which is pre-installed on your image) doesn't auto-start background videos (required in some HTML5 content I need to run). This is a known problem with the standard Android browser but Chrome for Android does in fact allow this.
> 
> Any ideas/pointers on how I can do the above two things (especially number 2)?
> 
> Thanks!
> 
> Gerard Bucas
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: elinux-MinnowBoard [mailto:elinux-minnowboard-bounces at lists.elinux.org] On Behalf Of John Hawley
> Sent: Wednesday, March 4, 2015 7:45 PM
> To: MinnowBoard Development and Community Discussion
> Subject: [MinnowBoard] Better late than never - Android 5.0 live up on 01.org
> 
> I'll admit I'm a little late getting this out, but wanted to make sure everyone saw this (and my apologies, SCaLE, being sick and a personal vacation all on top of each other will knock you out pretty hard), and so I'm passing along from Intel's Open Source Android team:
> 
> ----------------
> 
> Android* 5.0, Lollipop now available for MinnowBoard MAX!
> 
> The first open source release of Android* 5.0, Lollipop for MinnowBoard MAX is now available on https://01.org/android-ia.
> 
> This version of Android* 5.0, Lollipop is reference code that is ported and optimized for MinnowBoard MAX, a compact and versatile open platform designed for use with a 64-bit Intel® Atom™ E38xx Series SoC. This release uses a 64-bit kernel and a 32-bit userspace, and supports all the MinnowBoard MAX on-board peripherals such as Ethernet, HDMI (digital audio + video), USB host, SATA, I2C+SPI, GPIO, PWM and UART.
> 
> Minnowboard MAX provides a powerful and open platform for IoT developers and makers to prototype concepts. Enabling Android* on this platform opens up new possibilities and usages for these developers.
> 
> This reference code is intended for developers interested in working with Android* OS on MinnowBoard MAX. However, it does not have all the components to meet the Android* Compatibility requirements for creating a complete Android* tablet or smartphone solution.
> 
> Several new features available in this version of Android* 5.0, Lollipop, include:
> 
> 	* Digital audio support using HDMI and USB.
> 
> 	* Linux console on serial port for debugging purposes.
> 
> 		* You can view and interact with the console prompt
> 		  using USB TTL Serial Cables (FTDI), which is
> 		  particularly useful when you need to debug issues
> 		  that affect the video output of the device and you’re
> 		  unable to interact with it directly.
> 
> 	* Android* can be installed on an SDCard, USB Stick or SSD.
> 
> 	* Android* Runtime (ART).
> 
> 	* Material Design UI.
> 
> 	* Bluetooth 4.0 support using an external USB dongle.
> 
> 	* SELinux runs in enforcing mode.
> 
> 	* User data is encrypted by default.
> 
> Come check it out at 01.org.
> 
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