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- Ok, there have been many of you who have seen this or have been following this for some time now, maybe on XDA or LinuxForums or where ever else.
This is version 3.0 of my Android Desktop project. I've been working on this since March of 2013, and it has come quite a very long way in a year, I've been excited and well immersed in this. I am also currently looking for coders, so anyone is welcome.
You can check out the online interactive demo. It is not touch friendly, only mouse friendly. There are many hidden fun things here, so search everywhere.
http://invis.io/PTS9JME9
Also be sure to check out the Google+ group and stay updated.
https://plus.google.com/u/0/communit...04025706082223
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I will post the recent 3.0 material I've finished so you can check it out, leave feedback etc.
Lock Screen
Log In
Desktop
Desktop page 2
Desktop Page 3
Quick bar
Folder (There is a black version as well)
Manage Screens
Multitask Window
Notifications
Power Button
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Assuming everything comes to fruition, could it replace Windows as the OS on my laptop? If so, is it a touch interface like on tablets or a hardware interface for like a mouse/trackball?11-10-2013 10:37 PMLike 0 -
Posted via Android Central App11-11-2013 12:47 AMLike 0 - It's very possible, considering Android used the Linux kernel to do all it's work. So yeah, you pretty much have to code up an interface that can be run on top of the Davik virtual machine. That can be done in Java, and that's a pretty easy language to pick up. The interface you have looks pretty nice, good work bro11-14-2013 11:18 PMLike 0
- It's very possible, considering Android used the Linux kernel to do all it's work. So yeah, you pretty much have to code up an interface that can be run on top of the Davik virtual machine. That can be done in Java, and that's a pretty easy language to pick up. The interface you have looks pretty nice, good work bro11-15-2013 06:15 AMLike 0
- Update for new screens.
Almost done with the folder, then onto the main settings.
Widgets
Videos
Pictures
Music
Internal Phone Storage
Documents
Bluray Drive
11-16-2013 03:39 AMLike 0 - Well isn't this interesting... I'm going to follow this thread. I would love to see more of this.
Sent from the Resistance Hidey Hole in the Taco Nation, while using Tapatalk 4 on an HTC One.11-19-2013 03:14 PMLike 0 - Taco, much appreciated really. Glad you found it interesting. Once I find some time away from work and what not, I have to do a bit more redesigning and then see what else I can add into this to make this more interesting.Downtown Taco likes this.11-21-2013 06:43 AMLike 1
- Update to the settings and you can now view the pc properties.
It says 4.4D because the D stands for desktop. And the kitkat is in the right section to remind you what version you have.
Downtown Taco likes this.11-21-2013 06:51 PMLike 1 - This looks like an amazing idea, I'd imagine app suport may be an issue, but that can be overcome! If you need any novice devs to develop apps, or optimize open-source ones let me know, I'd be more than happy to help!12-06-2013 02:29 PMLike 0
- I am a programmer/developer (web,google,android,Linux,windows) also can engineer set architectures and hardware builds of various devices, or just plain build/assemble any device. I have a few questions. What is you're motivation behind this project? Are you looking to just basically run android as a standalone OS on a PC/laptop with you're own UI design? Are you motivated because of the hardware components in a pc? The idea of running android on a much more powerful system like a pc? Which would allow android to run/execute more powerful applications? Allowing android enthusiast's or users to do more with android? Like run a powerful program like say Photoshop or pro tools (music creation software) with mass storage as well? The reason I am asking all these questions is this, Android is based from the Linux kernel, and was created to run specifically on mobile devices (phones, tablet computers) android runs best on specific set architecture. Android is one of several modified builds based on the linux. If you just want to run android on a PC/laptop computer with you're visual design/layout/interface basically a launcher designed by you, then there are ways to run android on a PC. A programmer can compile your design as a launcher apk. That will run off virtual box or checkout project-x86. So far what you have is a launcher or a front end interface that you want to run on android, example of a front end interface would be Samsung's touchwiz, its not stock android, it is Samsung's modification/UI running on the front end. All in all, android only runs on a specific set architecture and will not run stable or at all completely by itself just on the hardware alone from a traditional PC, android would need to run on a virtual machine. I hope you find some of this helpful. After seeing your thread, I noticed you had the design down, and were looking for a programmer, but I didn't see anything about hardware! And If you really want to make a go of something like android desktop, I would create that exactly, starting with the best android compatible hardware components then booting the Android OS onto the hardware, then implementing you're front end interface on top, then you have a fully functioning android pc/laptop running better then any traditional PC would run Android. But keep in mind... Android was specifically engineered for mobile devices. This is very technical stuff, where talking about custom Roms, building custom kernals and so on. Hardware must be involved in the equation if you really want this idea to work how I think you do. I wasn't sure if you knew this has been done before or not? As in android OS running on a desktop And you were just designing you're own version. If that is the case then this entire post is irrelevant.01-01-2014 08:37 PMLike 0
- I am a programmer/developer (web,google,android,Linux,windows) also can engineer set architectures and hardware builds of various devices, or just plain build/assemble any device. I have a few questions. What is you're motivation behind this project? Are you looking to just basically run android as a standalone OS on a PC/laptop with you're own UI design? Are you motivated because of the hardware components in a pc? The idea of running android on a much more powerful system like a pc? Which would allow android to run/execute more powerful applications? Allowing android enthusiast's or users to do more with android? Like run a powerful program like say Photoshop or pro tools (music creation software) with mass storage as well? The reason I am asking all these questions is this, Android is based from the Linux kernel, and was created to run specifically on mobile devices (phones, tablet computers) android runs best on specific set architecture. Android is one of several modified builds based on the linux. If you just want to run android on a PC/laptop computer with you're visual design/layout/interface basically a launcher designed by you, then there are ways to run android on a PC. A programmer can compile your design as a launcher apk. That will run off virtual box or checkout project-x86. So far what you have is a launcher or a front end interface that you want to run on android, example of a front end interface would be Samsung's touchwiz, its not stock android, it is Samsung's modification/UI running on the front end. All in all, android only runs on a specific set architecture and will not run stable or at all completely by itself just on the hardware alone from a traditional PC, android would need to run on a virtual machine. I hope you find some of this helpful. After seeing your thread, I noticed you had the design down, and were looking for a programmer, but I didn't see anything about hardware! And If you really want to make a go of something like android desktop, I would create that exactly, starting with the best android compatible hardware components then booting the Android OS onto the hardware, then implementing you're front end interface on top, then you have a fully functioning android pc/laptop running better then any traditional PC would run Android. But keep in mind... Android was specifically engineered for mobile devices. This is very technical stuff, where talking about custom Roms, building custom kernals and so on. Hardware must be involved in the equation if you really want this idea to work how I think you do. I wasn't sure if you knew this has been done before or not? As in android OS running on a desktop And you were just designing you're own version. If that is the case then this entire post is irrelevant.
I know Intel has started on their own version, and the x86 version also, it seems they are doing this as a hobby, I want to do this for a career and build on it.
Its like why does Ubuntu, windows, and Mac get PC and phone counterparts but not Android?
I made a different UI because the PC version vs mobile all have different UI's, so I felt that Android should too. I was aiming to make it the base UI for everyone.
You know as well as I do that if this got off of the ground people would pick this up left and right as long as there is stability.
I know it can be run on PC, but I want a full fledged OS, not a modified version on PC. I know it will take time and lots of rewriting of code etc, but I believe its worth it in the long run.
If Cyanogen can make their OS and be a company, I know I could do the same.
Yeah its a long run of time, but I'm ready.
Posted via Android Central App01-11-2014 06:43 PMLike 0 - I must say, that UI you have designed looks incredible. You have real talent for sure. I keep seeing that there are PCs getting ready to be released that dual boot Android and Windows... So obviously this is possible to pull off. Good luck, and I'll volunteer myself right now to be a tester!
Posted via Android Central App01-14-2014 12:14 AMLike 0 - Originally Posted by michael jordan5...
Anyways, do you have any advice? I really believe in this project, a lot.01-15-2014 05:01 PMLike 0 - Jason, this is really nice... may i suggest next points:
1. Make windows' borders rectangle
2. A bit smaller (or configurable) font size in windows
3. the popup on top-right - the black text on gray background (for emails) is almost invisible
but that's all minor, keep up the work and let us know when you'll have an official page for the OS01-27-2014 03:37 PMLike 0 - This looks stunning for being os 2.0 and not 4.0 but is this going to be a stand alone for pc? and if so what about for AMD CPU equip PC? And if I got this all wrong sorry but still looks very nice02-04-2014 03:47 AMLike 0
- Jason, I can be of some assistance. Please email me at mjordan84.mj@gmail.com I will provide you with the information through email.02-05-2014 10:57 AMLike 0
- Jason, this is really nice... may i suggest next points:
1. Make windows' borders rectangle
2. A bit smaller (or configurable) font size in windows
3. the popup on top-right - the black text on gray background (for emails) is almost invisible
but that's all minor, keep up the work and let us know when you'll have an official page for the OS02-25-2014 05:04 PMLike 0 -
I would love for this to be an OS for desktop, same as windows and mac and linux etc. Why should Android be left out you know? I know pc's arent as big as they used to be due to new technology, but there are certain aspects of a pc that nothing can replace, so while there is still a window of opportunity, I want to see Android on a desktop.02-25-2014 05:06 PMLike 0 -
- 3.0 is coming along nicely. Once again, please if you have Google+ join the Android Desktop OS community I have started.
https://plus.google.com/communities/...artnerid=gplp003-14-2014 07:40 AMLike 0
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