Android Open Source Project (AOSP)

We are calling the Android Open Source Project (AOSP) developers, hobbyists, engineers, and tinkerers to share their insights, experiences, and innovations around Android in the first ever AOSP devroom at IndiaFOSS 2025.

Whether you're deep in the internals of the Android framework or just getting started with your first port, we welcome talks that span the wide spectrum of AOSP-related development. This devroom is designed to be inclusive for both newcomers and seasoned contributors.

This devroom is for anything AOSP. Suggested Topics (not exhaustive):

1.  AOSP Bring-Up & Porting: Getting Android running on new hardware platforms
2.  Android Common Kernel: Evolution, integration challenges, and debugging techniques
3.  Android Bootloaders: From BL1 to fastboot – everything in between
4.  The AOSP Community & Ecosystem: How to get involved and contribute effectively
5.  Deep Dives: Architecture, Internals, HALs, Binder, and AOSP Security mechanisms
6.  Performance & Debugging: Case studies, tools, and war stories
7.  AOSP Tips & Tricks: Hidden features, development shortcuts, and best practices
8.  Headless Android: Use-cases, customization, and deployment
9.  Android Automotive OS: Development, deployment, and ecosystem integration
10.  Android Testing: Instrumentation, unit testing, CTS, and test automation
11.  Android Custom ROMs: Building, maintaining, and distributing custom Android builds

Talk Formats:

1.  Lightning Talk: 10 minutes presentation + 5 minutes Q&A
2.  Standard Session: 20 minutes presentation + 5 minutes Q&A

Important Dates:

1.  CFP Closes: 7 June 2025
2.   Notifications Sent: 15 July 2025
3.   Conference Date: 19 - 21 September 2025
4.   Venue: NIMHANS Convention Centre, Bengaluru