android

notes

  • automobile integration
  • developer mode by tapping build number in settings multiple times
  • custom rom cyanogenmod discontinued into LineageOS
  • pkvm hypervisor
    • boots GKI linux kernel which loads the vendors modules
    • Runs a pVM or stripped down microdroid (no java api)
      • communicates over binder vsock (no virtio-gpu yet)
  • GrapheneOS
    • patches add memory protections
    • app store for camera, pdf, other app store, etc.
  • ART JIT
    • AOT compile and JIT
    • CC gc has constant time regardless of heap
  • Pixel 9+ include gemini-nano by default through the AICore service

apps

termux

  • vol up/down and a/d to move left/right (other shortcuts too)
  • vol up long and Q for special keyboard

aurora store

  • google play store without google account

fdroid

  • apk repo that can self host and share device to device
  • emacs, hackers keyboard, organic maps, i2p, wireguard, vlc

accrescent app store