ROMs Need custom Rom to build Kiosk machine

[dparam]

Hi,

I am trying to build a prototype Kiosk machine on a 10inch Tablet .

I just need touch screen , Wi-Fi to connect to server and just one app that will run on the device and it may call few popular android games like angry bird . Till now I am not decided on hardware and searching for cheapest but reliable option. I don't need camera, Gps, and all other sensors.

Can any one give me some idea how much time it will take to build a custom rom ? any link for tutorial will be great help .

Can anyone suggest me best way to look for hardware ?as per my requirement minimum hardware will be enough . right now I am trying to develop prototype on a Samsung tablet its used one and broken as well so no risk .

 

[Rukbat]

You don't really need a custom ROM, you need a program to run as a launcher that will only allow the user to do the things you want. (The launcher is what you see once the phone has booted up.) How long would it take to write an app like that? It depends on exactly what you need it to do, and how good the person writing it is. A week? A few months? Somewhere in there.

There's no risk. At worst, you install a normal launcher using adb to get back the normal functioning. (Just make sure you have USB debugging enabled during the development stages.)

Links? Not really, because you'd have to learn programming, Java and the Android environment at least, and for someone who isn't a programmer that could take a long time of full-time study. Paying someone to write the app (especially someone who's written launchers before) would probably be a LOT cheaper.

Or see if something like https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.gears42.surelock will do the job for you.

Hardware? A tablet that has a phone in it that isn't working, maybe. Or one with no working phone, camera or GPS (that would cost a lot to replace all the parts needed if one wanted a working phone, so it wouldn't be worth much.) Check local cellphone repair shops. Or Big Lots - they usually have $50-$70 tablets.

 

[kiowareguru]

Similarly to what Rukbat said, you don't need a custom ROM to achieve this. However, I'd recommend doing more than JUST creating a launcher (you can always get to settings, uninstall the launcher and then your kiosk is no longer a kiosk).

I work for a company called KioWare and we have a Kiosk app for Android. Basically you install the app and configure it. Once you start KioWare, the tablet/device is now a kiosk and can only do what you specified in the configuration.

For you, I would recommend using our "Single App Mode" to keep your app on top. Make sure to add all the applications you want to our Application Manager and provide a way to open those apps (from your application).

You can find it here: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.adsi.kioware.client.mobile.app

 

[dparam]

You don't really need a custom ROM, you need a program to run as a launcher that will only allow the user to do the things you want. (The launcher is what you see once the phone has booted up.) How long would it take to write an app like that? It depends on exactly what you need it to do, and how good the person writing it is. A week? A few months? Somewhere in there.

There's no risk. At worst, you install a normal launcher using adb to get back the normal functioning. (Just make sure you have USB debugging enabled during the development stages.)

Links? Not really, because you'd have to learn programming, Java and the Android environment at least, and for someone who isn't a programmer that could take a long time of full-time study. Paying someone to write the app (especially someone who's written launchers before) would probably be a LOT cheaper.

Or see if something like https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.gears42.surelock will do the job for you.

Hardware? A tablet that has a phone in it that isn't working, maybe. Or one with no working phone, camera or GPS (that would cost a lot to replace all the parts needed if one wanted a working phone, so it wouldn't be worth much.) Check local cellphone repair shops. Or Big Lots - they usually have $50-$70 tablets.

The reason I am looking for ROM is I am trying to remove Boot logo and want the tablet to work smoothly even in low configuration . I need 6/7 Tablets .

So my idea is to have a custom ROM with all additional service removed like GPS, Mail Sync etc . Switching it should show the app launcher . I want to lock access to settings as well . is it possible to password protect settings with custom ROM ?