A comprehensive toolkit and documentation suite for exploring, modifying, and customizing the Android Open Source Project (AOSP) framework. Designed for developers, researchers, and enthusiasts who want to understand Android's core architecture, experiment with system-level modifications, and build custom framework patches or ROMs in a safe, controlled environment.
- 🔧 Automated AOSP environment setup & build scripts
- 📚 Guides for modifying core services (
ActivityManager,WindowManager,PackageManager, etc.) - 🧪 Safe testing workflows using Android emulators & custom recovery
- 📐 Architecture diagrams, Binder IPC breakdowns, and HAL integration notes
- 🔄 Patch management & reverse engineering utilities
- 🤖 CI/CD templates for framework builds & OTA packaging
- OS: Linux (Ubuntu 20.04/22.04 LTS recommended) or macOS (Apple Silicon/Intel)
- Hardware: 100GB+ free disk space, 16GB+ RAM, 8+ CPU cores
- Software:
- OpenJDK 17
- Python 3.8+
git,repo,build-essential,libncurses5,flex,bison- Android SDK & Platform Tools
- Knowledge: Basic familiarity with AOSP build system (
lunch,make,repo)
# 1. Clone this repository
git clone https://github.com/gamm3r96/hack-android-framework.git
cd hack-android-framework
# 2. Run the dependency installer
chmod +x setup.sh && ./setup.sh
# 3. Initialize & sync AOSP source (adjust branch as needed)
repo init -u https://android.googlesource.com/platform/manifest -b android-14.0.0_r1
repo sync -c -j$(nproc --all)
# 4. Configure & build
source build/envsetup.sh
lunch aosp_x86_64-userdebug
m -j$(nproc --all)| Task | Command / Path |
|---|---|
| Apply framework patch | ./tools/apply-patch.sh <patch.diff> |
| Modify SystemUI | frameworks/base/packages/SystemUI/ |
| Test on emulator | emulator -avd <your-avd> -show-kernel |
| Flash to device | fastboot flashall -w |
| Debug framework services | `adb logcat |
| View architecture docs | docs/ |
💡 Tip: Always work in a clean AOSP tree or use
git worktreeto isolate framework experiments.
This project is intended strictly for educational, research, and legitimate development purposes. Modifying the Android framework may:
- Void device warranties
- Violate manufacturer or carrier terms of service
- Conflict with local regulations or security policies
You agree to:
✅ Test only on non-production/emulator devices
✅ Respect all upstream licenses (AOSP is Apache 2.0; OEM binaries may have different terms)
✅ Never use these tools for unauthorized access, security bypass, or illicit distribution
✅ Assume full responsibility for any modifications or outcomes
Contributions are welcome! Please follow these steps:
- Fork the repo & create a feature branch (
git checkout -b feat/your-feature) - Make changes & ensure they pass
./lint.sh&./test-build.sh - Commit with clear, conventional messages
- Open a Pull Request
See CONTRIBUTING.md for coding standards, patch guidelines, and review process.
This project is licensed under the MIT License.
Note: AOSP source and third-party components retain their original licenses (typically Apache 2.0, GPL, etc.).
- 🐛 Report issues: GitHub Issues
- 💬 Discussions: GitHub Discussions
- 📧 Email: gamm3r96@googlemail.com
Built with ❤️ for the Android developer community. Happy hacking!