Android OS Internals / AOSP Mobile ROM Development(2025)

Delve deep into the architecture of the world's most popular mobile operating system with this comprehensive course on Android OS Internals and AOSP Mobile ROM Development, guided by instructor Rari Muthu. Ideal for mobile application developers wanting to transition into system-level engineering, embedded systems specialists, and custom ROM enthusiasts, this course demystifies the layers beneath the standard Android SDK. You will explore the foundational Android Open Source Project (AOSP), gaining a clear understanding of the Android build system, directory structures, and the compilation process from source code to bootable system images. The curriculum covers key structural layers of the platform, including the Linux kernel boundary, the Hardware Abstraction Layer (HAL), native libraries, the Android Runtime (ART), and the core Application Framework. By understanding how system services communicate and how to customize the system server, you will acquire the practical skills necessary to customize Android OS builds, modify system behavior, and lay the groundwork for building your own custom ROMs. Step up from simple app development to mastering operating-system-level engineering with structured, step-by-step insights.