Apps Using tablet for dedicated application

[stadler]

I am just starting developent for Android and am looking for some tips.

Since tablet are check nowadays they are interesting to be used for dedicated applications. I want a tablet which basically only runs a single app, it must start this app at boot and I want the application to full screen without status bar.

So basically an android tablet, which just runs a single application.

Is this possible without rooting the device ? Any suggestions how to do this ?

The second thing is that I want to be able to update the application via WIFI.

Any suggestions regarding the above questions would be nice.

 

[saisyam]

We had a similar requirement when we developed app for banking kiosks. Unfortunately you don't have an option other than rooting the device. We used Samsung 10.1 inch tab and we also did the same. We spoke directly to Samsung Korea to implement this without rooting, but it is not possible. To remove the status bar you need to have su (super user), i mean to say root permissions. You can find rooted ROMs if your tablet is a branded one. But remember, once you root the device you loose the warranty/guarantee provided by the manufacturer while purchasing.

 

[stadler]

Thanks for your reply I expected this, so rooted the device. Any hints where to look for the following: ( I am well known with Linux, but most likely init.d make not so much sense in android)

- Disable un-necessary applications
- Turn off status bar/notifications
- Run custom application at boot

 

[Promatics]

I also need this facility but without booting it is not possible.