Open source software is a driving force for innovation in the IoT and embedded device space. MediaTek is proud to collaborate with BayLibre, a global leader in open source development and an official MediaTek Software IDH partner, to bring a high-quality, maintainable Android Open Source Project (AOSP) solution to the Genio platform.

About BayLibre

BayLibre is an international company specializing in Android, Linux, and open-source software for embedded systems, serving customers worldwide. As a member of the Linux Foundation, BayLibre has built trust and authority in the open-source community, becoming maintainers and thought leaders across a variety of open-source software projects. BayLibre is the maintainer of the AOSP on Genio open-source project, providing a standards-based Android solution for Genio platforms. With extensive experience serving Tier-1 brand customers, BayLibre delivers software customization and long-term maintenance for both AOSP and Yocto Linux.

BayLibre’s AOSP Solution for Genio Platforms

In partnership with MediaTek, BayLibre has developed a new AOSP SDK for multiple Genio SoCs, including Genio 350, Genio 510, and Genio 700. This solution is designed for OEMs and developers, combining the flexibility of open source, long-term maintainability, and robust hardware support to accelerate the development of diverse smart IoT devices.

Key Benefits

• Standards-Based Architecture: Minimal modifications to the generic AOSP codebase enable rapid customization and seamless integration of all upstream security updates.
• Open Source & Community Support: AOSP on Genio is fully open source, supporting extensive customization and long-term maintenance, with contributions from BayLibre, third-party partners, and the global community.
• Single Codebase: One SDK supports multiple Genio SoCs, significantly simplifying multi-platform development and maintenance.
• Long-Term Maintenance Flexibility: The SDK is GKI (Generic Kernel Image) compliant, allowing future Google security patches to be automatically integrated, ensuring software longevity and security.
• Transparent Development: All development progress and source code are maintained in public Git repositories, enabling customers to track and participate in real time.

Why Choose AOSP on Genio?

AOSP on Genio offers open access, high customizability, and flexible software lifecycle management, fully leveraging the performance and versatility of MediaTek SoCs. Developers can take advantage of the rich Android ecosystem to create innovative, competitive smart devices, while benefiting from community and third-party support for long-term sustainability and updates.

The collaboration between BayLibre and MediaTek brings a more open, flexible, and future-ready Android solution to Genio platform users. We invite developers to visit the online documentation to explore more technical resources.