Android Automotive Developer Kit

Create your own developer kit with our free AAOS build for the Khadas VIM3 Pro

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From emulator to hardware in seconds

Being able to easily iterate and test in a real environment is the key to great software. A lack of access to physical devices makes this too difficult for Android Automotive. That is why we are making an AAOS build available for the Khadas VIM3.

Here's all you need to get started

Khadas VIM3 Pro

Available at your local electronics retailer. Make sure to get the Pro model because of the increased RAM.

Touch display

Any touch display with HDMI and USB connection should work. We've had great experience with displays from Waveshare.

AAOS Build

Our build includes a stock AAOS image with Snapp Maps, our open source map app.

Downloads

We've created stock AAOS builds for different Android versions specifically for the VIM3. The download includes the android image with Snapp Maps, our open source map app that replaces the green placeholder in stock Android Automotive. We've provided the build instructions for MacOS, Windows, and Linux. If you encounter errors, don't hesitate to contact us.

Android Automotive OS android-platform-15.0.0_r2 from the AOSP with SnappMaps

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Android Automotive OS android-automotiveos-14.0.0_lts2 from the AOSP with SnappMaps

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Android Automotive OS android-platform-13.0.0_r25 from the AOSP with SnappMaps

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Android Automotive OS android-platform-12.1.0_r33 from the AOSP with SnappMaps

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Android Automotive OS android-platform-12.0.0_r37 from the AOSP with SnappMaps

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Snapp x AOSP-devs

Our AAOS build is based on the work from our friends at aosp-devs.org who created a stock Android build for the Khadas VIM3

aosp-devs.org

Learn more about how the developer kit came to be

How We Found the Perfect Android Automotive Developer Kit Solution

Dec 3, 2024

Set up of the developer kit on a desk with a computer displayClose up of the developer kit running Android Automotive

Frequently asked questions

Contact us if you have any more questions

What version of Android does it support?

We have builds available for Android 15, 14, 13, 12.1, and 12

Does it come with peripherals?

Do I need a power supply or anything else?

How do I report issues?

Does it have working Bluetooth?

Let's talk

projects@snappautomotive.io