Open Source Android Drivers?
I just got an HTC Inspire and I wanted to compile the vanilla (unedited) version of Android from Google and put it on my phone. I already went through the process of downloading the Android 2.3 source code onto my computer (running Ubuntu).
Does the vanilla version of Android comes with open source drivers like other linux based operating systems?
I’m not asking about the drivers for Windows.
I’m wanting to know if Android comes with open source drivers for its hardware (touchscreen, etc)?
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No, not really.
The Ti chips are better than the other chip available on this account. The two main problems are memory management, openGL, and DRM. The memory space is shared thus really complicated to manage, the graphics portion isn’t opened up for fear of patent issues, and the manufacturers like to stick various DRM schemes of the devices.
Firstly download the file Android USB driver for Windows and unzip to your computer. Go enable debugging on your phone. (Settings->Applications->Development->USB debugging).
Unplug all removable devices(thumb drive, sdcards, etc) beside the Android phone.
Locate "Device Manager", usually under "control panel"
Select "Universal Serial Bus Controllers"
Select USB Mass Storage Device.
Note: to check if you have the correct device, click on the details tab and select "compatible ids" under properties. There should be three items listed under value.
Select uninstall driver
Close the window. Now in device manager a new "Android Phone USB device" with a yellow! will appear. If not, Unplug your android device or select Action -> Scan.
Note: view optional steps below if you still have problem with the your windows automatically installing drivers.
Click on the "Android Phone USB device"
Select "browse my computer to driver software"
Under "search this location for driver", Browse for the location that you have unzip the android_usb_windows and select the corresponding folder for your system(AMD64 for 64bit systems or x86 for 32bit systems. Right click -> properties on "My Computer" to check which system you have)