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AMOS-825
Android EVK v4.0.4
1.00-04052017-151700

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  • Page 1 QUICK START GUIDE AMOS-825 Android EVK v4.0.4 1.00-04052017-151700...
  • Page 2 The information and product specifications within this document are subject to change at any time, without notice and without obligation to notify any person of such change. VIA Technologies, Inc. reserves the right the make changes to the products described in this manual at any time without prior notice.
  • Page 3 AMOS-825 Android EVK v4.0.4 Quick Start Guide Revision History Version Date Remarks 04/05/2017 Initial release...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    AMOS-825 Android EVK v4.0.4 Quick Start Guide Table of Contents 1. Introduction ........................... 1 1.1. Package Contents ........................1 1.1.1. Firmware Folder Contents .................... 1 1.1.2. Document Folder Contents..................1 1.1.3. Tools Folder Contents ....................1 1.2. Version Information and Supported Features ..............2 2.

  • Page 5: Introduction

    Images_autoinstall_sd.zip: The Android EVK system image and installation script files. 1.1.2. Document Folder Contents AMOS-825_Android_EVK_v4.0.4_Quick_Start_Guide_v1.00_20170405.pdf: The Quick Start Guide explains how to boot the Android EVK system image on the AMOS-825 system in order to begin evaluating the platform. 1.1.3. Tools Folder Contents AMOS-825_Smart_ETK_Demo_v0.0.16.apk: is the demo program of the Smart ETK.

  • Page 6: Version Information And Supported Features

    AMOS-825 Android EVK v4.0.4 Quick Start Guide 1.2. Version Information and Supported Features • U-Boot version: 2014.04 • Kernel version: 3.10.53 • Evaluation image: Android Lollipop 5.0 • Development based on NXP android_l5.0.0_1.0.0-ga (Android 5.0 Lollipop) • Supports SPI with eMMC boot •...

  • Page 7: Image Installation

    Important: Make sure you are writing to the correct device or the host system environment could be damaged. $ sudo ./mk_install_sd.sh /dev/<device name> Next, on the AMOS-825, set the Micro SD/SPI boot switch to the Micro SD position shown below. Micro SD/SPI boot switch diagram Insert the prepared Micro SD card into the AMOS-825, connect an LVDS display, and power on the AMOS-825 to initiate the boot process.
  • Page 8 AMOS-825 Android EVK v4.0.4 Quick Start Guide To install the U-Boot and Android EVK image into SPI ROM and eMMC, use the following command: $ ./fsl-eMMC-partition.sh –f imx6q /dev/mmcblk0 In order to boot from the SPI ROM make sure the Micro SD/SPI boot switch is set to SPI ROM boot.

  • Page 9: Hardware Functions

    3.1. Setting Up U-Boot Parameters The first step is to connect the host machine and the AMOS-825 through the COM port. Use a serial port communication program such as PuTTY, GtkTerm, or Minicom, to configure the serial port setting and connect to the debug console. There you will be able to see the U-Boot boot log and adjust settings in the U-Boot console.

  • Page 10: Restoring Default U-Boot Parameters

    3.3. Using the Android Console The first step is to connect the host machine and the AMOS-825 through the COM port. Use a serial port communication program such as PuTTY, GtkTerm, or Minicom, to connect to the debug console. There you will be able to see the U-Boot boot log and adjust settings in the U-Boot console.

  • Page 11: Configuring The Wi-Fi & Bluetooth

    AMOS-825 Android EVK v4.0.4 Quick Start Guide 3.4. Configuring the Wi-Fi & Bluetooth The AMOS-825 supports Wi-Fi and Bluetooth functions. 3.4.1. Connecting to the Internet The first step is to make sure to unplug any LAN cables or other Wi-Fi/3G modules you have installed.

  • Page 12: Using The Bluetooth Spp Profile

    The AMOS-825 implements the Bluetooth Serial Port Profile allowing serial port communication between two Android devices. Included in the AMOS-825 EVK folder is the BluetoothSPPTest.apk which is a simple communication application which utilizes the Bluetooth SPP Profile to transmit and receive data between two paired Android devices.
  • Page 13 After the installation process has completed, go to Settings -> Bluetooth -> On to enable the Bluetooth function on both AMOS-825 systems. A list of local devices will then appear on each screen. From either screen, select the AMOS-825 system from the list to complete the pairing process as seen in the figure below.

  • Page 14: Enabling Gps

    3.5. Enabling GPS The AMOS-825 supports GPS function and use the following steps to enable GPS function. Click Settings->Location to enable the option. Click Settings -> Wireless & networks-> More -> RIL OEM Hook Test to select “API 4 Type command.

  • Page 15: Smart Etk

    3.6. Smart ETK The AMOS-825 Smart ETK supports Watchdog timer and FlexCAN functions. The first step is to copy the AMOS-825_Smart_ETK_Demo_v0.0.16.apk onto a mass storage device such as a USB thumb drive. Next, from the Settings screen, click Security ->...

  • Page 16: Testing Watchdog Timer Function

    AMOS-825 Android EVK v4.0.4 Quick Start Guide 3.6.1. Testing WatchDog Timer Function The Watchdog timer includes Start, Refresh and Stop functions. Smart ETK Watchdog Timer diagram The first step is to check the checkbox of Enable WatchDog and set the timeout value in [ ] Seconds (1~128 Seconds).

  • Page 17: Testing Flexcan Function

    AMOS-825 Android EVK v4.0.4 Quick Start Guide 3.6.2. Testing FlexCAN Function The COM/CAN port of the AMOS-825 supports debug port (COM) and two ports of CAN bus. The CAN bus supports CAN protocol specification Version 2.0 B while the COM supports TX/RX for debugging.
  • Page 18 AMOS-825 Android EVK v4.0.4 Quick Start Guide The following is an example of how to perform a base testing between two CANs devices. For base testing, the first step is to connect CAN1 and CAN2. Then, set the BitRate value and click on the Connect button.
  • Page 19 AMOS-825 Android EVK v4.0.4 Quick Start Guide Example 2. You wish to accept only frames with IDs of 00001560 thru to 0000156F (hexadecimal values) Set the filter to 00001560 and mask to 1FFFFFF0 . When a frame arrives, its ID is compared with the filter and all bits except bits 0 to 3 must match;...

  • Page 20: Accessories

    AMOS-825 Android EVK v4.0.4 Quick Start Guide 4. Accessories 4.1. Configuring the EMIO-2550 miniPCIe Mobile Broadband Module The EMIO-2550 miniPCIe Mobile Broadband module supports 3G function. The first step is to insert an active SIM card into the EMIO-2550 module, and then insert the EMIO-2550 module into the miniPCIe slot.
  • Page 21 AMOS-825 Android EVK v4.0.4 Quick Start Guide Fill in the required fields for APNs setting. If you are unsure of what the required fields and value are, check with your Mobile Broadband provider. When the APNs setting is completed, click your APNs to enable the 3G network. Next,...

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