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Install Android 14 on your Raspberry Pi 4The Android operating system is now available for download in the official Raspberry Pi Imager for Raspberry Pi 4 (Model B, 400, CM4) devices!
The Imager is a great way to ...
Android OS for Raspberry Pi by emteria is
Discover Android on Raspberry PiCooperation between emteria and Raspberry Pi brings a set of cutting-edge features, designed to provide a seamless Android experience to your Raspberry Pi:
Out-of-the-box Android features for Raspberry Pi
ANDROID COREThe core of this ROM is Android Open-Source Project (AOSP), extended by emteria. All benefits of Android OS like its native user-friendliness and cost-effective app development are part of it.
KIOSK MODEIn Kiosk lockdown mode, you can restrict user access to the device. Control what your users can see and use. Kiosk mode can limit the use of certain apps or allow for predefined websites only.
REMOTE SCREEN MIRRORINGA built-in VNC server allows mirroring the screen of your Raspberry Pi and controlling it remotely from any location. Use emteria's in-browser client or any other VNC client to connect to your device.
ROOT ACCESSThe emteria Superuser shell enables controlled root access to the Android core from your application. This allows Android users to attain privileged control of a device while preserving device security.
OTA UPDATE DELIVERYOver-the-air rollout of OS updates is the fastest and easiest way to keep your Raspberry Pi secure and up-to-date. Emteria provides regular functionality and security updates for all supported devices.
LONG-TERM SUPPORTOur experts offer extended customization and product lifecycle management policies, where stable releases of Android can be maintained for a longer period of time than other Android distributions.
Install Android 14 on Raspberry Pi 4BDownload Raspberry Pi Imager
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1. Download and install Raspberry Pi ImagerVisit the Raspberry Pi website and navigate to the Install Raspberry Pi OS using Raspberry Pi Imager section. Download the right version for your OS (Ubuntu for x86, Windows, macOS). Follow the instructions to complete the Imager installation.
2. Insert SD card and launch RPi ImagerTake your SD card (at least 32GB) and insert it into your PCs SD card slot or card reader. Open the Raspberry Pi Imager. If prompted, grant any necessary permissions for the application to run.
Please use a SD card! The OS can not boot from a USB stick.
3. Choose Raspberry Pi deviceSelect Raspberry Pi 4 (Model B, 400, CM4).
Images for earlier models are available in our Installer.
4. Choose operating systemIn the Raspberry Pi Imager, you will see a list of operating systems. Opt for the Freemium and paid-for OS section. There are no hidden costs for our Free plan.
No credit card is required!
Opt for Freemium and paid-for
Opt for Freemium and paid-for
Choose Android by emteria. Raspberry Pi 4 is supported with Android 13 and 14 within the Imager.
6. Choose SD card and write imageClick on Choose SD Card and select your SD card. Now, click on Write. A dialog box will appear, double-check that you have selected the correct SD card and Confirm.
7. Wait for write process and verificationThe emteria Android OS image will be written to the SD card and automatically verified to ensure the image matches the original. This takes a few minutes. Be patient and do not interrupt the process.
8. Insert SD card into Raspberry PiOnce the success message is displayed, you can safely eject the SD card. Make sure your Pi is powered off before inserting your SD card. Connect your peripherals.
9. Power on your Raspberry PiFinally, power on your Raspberry Pi. It will boot from the SD card with the newly installed emteria Android OS in place.
Insert SD card and power on
Set-up device and activate
10. Device set-up and activation
During the initial device set-up the system prompts you to activate your device to get access to the full set of emteria enhanced settings and features for Android.
This step is optional. Please keep in mind that without registration, features like device management and OTA updates are not available.
Use your PC: Visit the emteria website and create an emteria Device Hub account. Redeem your free Starter plan including three Pis.
Congrats! You have successfully used Raspberry Pi Imager to install emteria’s Android image on your Raspberry Pi.
Expand your Pi with peripheralsAndroid on Raspberry Pi supports a range of common peripherals, including different touchscreen displays, cameras, GPS receivers and GPIO Hats. Many of standard USB devices and default RPi overlays will work out-of-the box. Feel free to try out new peripherals with your Android-powered Raspberry Pi to run your projects and let us know how it works!
Community support and documentation Knowledge baseKeep up to date with the latest documentation and tutorials in the Knowledge base.
Discussion forumJoin our Discussion forum to get help by the emteria community. Post your questions, thoughts and ideas.
Release notesFollow the latest emteria releases to keep on track of all the available images for your supported devices.
Raspberry Pi specific documentation and tutorials Frequently asked questions How do I install my own Android apps to my Raspberry Pi? Can I use Android apps designed for smartphones and tablets on Raspberry Pi?You can use your Android apps as usual. Please keep in mind that emteria Android does not have GMS certification and does not include Google Mobile Services. Unfortunately, you can't use the Play Store or other Google apps, but there are many other app store alternatives, such as
F-Droid. Additionally, you can
run a private app storefor your own apps.
Can I use Google Play Store and Google Play Services, on Raspberry Pi?Unfortunately, our Android does not have GMS certification, so you can't use the Play Store. But there are many other app store alternatives, such as
F-Droid. Additionally, you can
run a private app storefor your own apps.
Can I access and utilize the GPIO pins and other hardware features of Raspberry Pi while running Android? Which peripherals can I connect to my Android-powered Raspberry Pi?Emteria supports RPi displays, the new Camera Module 3 and more peripherals of your choice. Find a full list here:
Which versions of Android are compatible with my Raspberry Pi?We support:
We currently support Raspberry Pi 4 device and Raspberry Pi 5 in the Raspberry Pi Imager. The other Android images are available in our own Installer.
Are there any known issues when running Android on Raspberry Pi 4B?There are a few known issues for:
If you have technical issues, please report them via our Discussion forum. We constantly strive to improve our Android images.
Where can I get help if I run into problems during the installation or usage of Android on Raspberry Pi?To avoid potential issues, we strive to provide detailed documentation in our Knowledge base. If you encounter any unexpected problems, please refer to our Discussion forum for help.
Which kind of additional support can I get?In our free Starter plan, we offer best effort support via our
Discussion forum. More advanced plans receive email support or include dedicated customer service. Please don't hesitate to contact us for more details.
No, emteria offers a Free plan to support all the hobbyists, makers and professional prototype builders.
Get in contactif you need more than three devices and we'll find a plan that fits your needs.
If you registered for emteria Device Hub, confirmed your email address and finished the registration, you have received a voucher code to unlock your Free plan: redeeming your personal code
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