Operating system
Operating System (OS) is the core system software that manages hardware and software resources, providing an operating environment and fundamental services for applications. On the Quectel Pi M1 smart single-board computer, you can use the Android operating system to meet different development requirements.
Supported operating systems
Android
Positioning: An open-source mobile operating system based on the Linux kernel, focusing on intelligent terminal interactive experience.
Core features: Based on the Linux kernel, equipped with dedicated AndroidRuntime runtime environment and Dalvik/ART virtual machine, supporting development languages such as Java/Cpp/Kotlin; featuring a complete application framework, rich hardware adaptation capabilities, and a vast developer ecosystem. It integrates powerful multimedia processing, network communication, and sensor support functions, while allowing manufacturers to perform deep customization development based on the open-source code.
Application scenarios: Smartphones, tablets, smart TVs, smartwatches and other consumer intelligent terminals, as well as automotive systems (such as Android Auto), industrial control terminals, smart retail devices and other pan-intelligent hardware fields.
Quick selection guide
| Features | Android |
|---|---|
| Core features | Dedicated system for intelligent terminals |
| Customization flexibility | High (customizable at system level, flexible expansion at application level) |
| Learning and usage difficulty | Medium (easy for app development, difficult for system customization) |
| Application scenarios | Smartphones, pan-intelligent terminals, automotive systems and other consumer-grade and industry-grade intelligent hardware |
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