Android OS internals books

[jag_chandra]

Hi all,
Wanted to know if any one has come across any good indepth Android OS book similar to Windows OS internals by Microsoft in case of windows.
I've gone through XDA developers hackers toolkit but it doesn't dive deep .

thanks in advance

 

[artaxerxes]

Personal opinion, it may be difficult to find a book about Android. Field's too dynamic, technology grows too fast. By the time a book is published, it's out of date. It's a paper weight (pun intended).

 

[jag_chandra]

artaxerxes thanks for the reply,

Technology is changing every where , even though the technology changes underlying core concepts will still be relevant and builds upon old blocks, Windows OS is a good example, they have been releasing new book for every new OS release, i reckon google can also do that.

 

[funkylogik]

Maybe look for one about Lynux (did i spell that right lol?)

 

[Davdi]

True, Android runs on a Linux kernel, customised with device drivers for each Android device ( The kernel would be way too big if it had drivers for every component of every phone in one kernel. The Linux kernel is modular to make it (relatively) easy to add suport for new devices. A Linux book would be a good way to understand what goes in at a basic level in an Android phone, but not much practical use unless you root the phone and install a terminal and Busybox (Linux tools for Android phones) from the play store. Any technical book on Android architecture will still be valid for the basics, but AFAIK things like memory management changed significantly in ICS and again in JB.

 

[artaxerxes]

A Linux book would be a good way to understand what goes in at a basic level in an Android phone

I agree that a "book" on basic Linux might be useful, although Linux has a pretty active community. And perhaps a "book" on basic C, C++, and even Java (all of which are technically C-based, btw) might also be useful. Studying source code, when available, might also useful.

but not much practical use unless you root the phone and install a terminal and Busybox (Linux tools for Android phones) from the play store.

Experience is the best teacher.

 

[funkylogik]

I remember having "busybox" installed on my early rooted androids (without knowing what it is lol) but hadnt heard of it again in ages (until now). Does the average user still have it installed nowadays?