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System-Level Android TV & AOSP Development for Operators & OEMs

Operators and product companies building on Android TV face the same blockers: multi-SoC complexity, certification risk, and long-term fleet maintenance. 

Promwad is your system-level Android TV and AOSP development partner. We engineer at every Android layer — from OS kernel and HAL up through middleware, launcher, and applications. 

What You Gain
with Promwad

✓ One partner across the entire AOSP device lifecycle, multi-SoC fluency
✓ From custom Android TV / AOSP to Google-certified, operator-grade devices

Why Promwad

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Full-stack Android expertise — Apps to Kernel

We work at every level: apps, framework, runtime, native libraries, HAL/HIDL, and Linux kernel.

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Certification-first delivery (CTS / GTS / VTS)

Structured pre-certification checks, issue triage, and release governance built into our process.

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Operator-grade launcher & UX customization

Custom Android TV launchers, UI, and operator service layers on AOSP — without compromising Google compatibility.

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Long-term version lifecycle support

Continuous Android migrations (9 → 12 → 14 → 16), security patch rollout, and feature evolution.

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DRM, security & fleet operability

End-to-end secure playback, OTA with rollback, telemetry, and remote diagnostics.

Our Tech Stack

We deliver Android TV development services that integrate cleanly into real broadcast, OTT, and operator ecosystems at the platform level. 

SoC platforms

Amlogic · Broadcom · Realtek · Qualcomm · MediaTek

AOSP versions

Android 9 through latest, with proven migration paths from Android 9 → 12 → 14 → 16

Languages & toolchains

Java, Kotlin, C, C++14, Python, JavaScript · Android SDK / NDK · Gradle · CMake · Android Studio

Frameworks & libraries

Jetpack Compose, WebView, Firebase, Flutter (incl. Flutter-on-RDK porting), DTVKit components, Boost, spdlog, jsoncpp, SQLite

Certification & compliance

CTS · GTS · VTS · Google TV requirements

DRM / CAS

Widevine (L1 / L3) · PlayReady · FairPlay · Nagra

Streaming & packaging

HLS · MPEG-DASH · CMAF

Broadcast & hybrid

DVB · ATSC · DVB Native IP (DVB-NIP)

Device management & operations

TR-069 / CWMP · A/B OTA updates · Azure IoT Hub · remote telemetry & diagnostics

Connectivity

Wi-Fi (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax) · BLE · Ethernet · CAN · 3G / 4G / 5G

Application Areas

Our AOSP customization services cover the full spectrum of Android-based connected devices:

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Operator-branded Android TV STBs
for IPTV and OTT delivery

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Connected TVs (CTV) on
Android TV / Google TV

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AOSP-based digital signage for
retail, transport, and hospitality

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White-label streaming ecosystems
with custom Android TV apps
and companion mobile

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Embedded Android devices:
industrial panels, IoT terminals,
kiosks, in-vehicle displays

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Legacy STB modernization
programs migrating to
Android TV / AOSP

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Hybrid STBs combining
IP streaming with DVB
or ATSC broadcast

Which Platform Path Fits Your Device Roadmap?

Not every Android-based device needs the same platform path. The right choice depends on your certification strategy, Google services requirements, fleet maturity, SoC roadmap, and level of control you need over the device. 

Path

Best for

Main risk to manage

Where Promwad helps

Android TV / Google TV

Pay TV, IPTV/OTT operators and OEMs needing Google services, Play ecosystem, branded UX, and certification-ready consumer experience 

Certification constraints, launcher customization limits, SoC-specific integration issues 

CTS/GTS/VTS readiness, launcher customization, BSP/HAL integration, DRM, OTA, performance stabilization 

Custom AOSP Platform

Digital signage, kiosks, custom STBs, industrial panels, embedded Android devices, and use cases where platform control matters more than Google services 

More ownership on the vendor side: security, OTA, app ecosystem, device management 

AOSP bring-up, SoC adaptation, middleware, remote management, UI/UX, security updates 

Migration from Linux / RDK

Operators modernizing legacy STB fleets without losing control over DRM/CAS, device management, OTA, and existing services 

Migration can break apps, middleware, DRM/CAS, telemetry, or field rollout if not planned carefully 

Platform audit, parallel AOSP bring-up, app/middleware porting, TR-069/CWMP, DRM/CAS re-integration, staged OTA rollout 

 

Migration: From Legacy Linux & RDK to Android TV / AOSP

Operating a fleet of proprietary Linux STBs or RDK devices? Rising maintenance cost, a closed app ecosystem, and missing modern features (voice, AI, Google services) are eroding your competitive position. We help you migrate to Android TV / AOSP without disruptive rewrites and without losing operator control.

 

Our migration approach: 

Audit

inventory of current platform, SoC capabilities, app dependencies, and DRM / CAS landscape

Architecture

parallel AOSP bring-up on target SoC, abstraction-layer design to decouple your applications from vendor SDKs

Migration execution

app porting (Linux / RDK → Android TV), middleware reimplementation, DRM and CAS re-integration

Certification & rollout

CTS / GTS pre-checks, staged OTA with rollback, field telemetry from day one

Want to upgrade your device's ecosystem and lower the total cost of ownership?

Vadim Shilov, Head of Broadcasting & Telecom at Promwad

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Our Case Studies

Vestel: Global AOSP Platform for Digital Signage

A fully customized AOSP platform powering digital signage in 156 countries. 

Pain 

Vestel needed to ship digital signage panels worldwide with deep platform-level customization, energy-efficiency, remote management, video-wall capability, and stable certification — across multiple AOSP versions. 

Solution 

Promwad delivered system-level AOSP development across Android 9 to 13: touchscreen integration, video-wall functionality, energy-saving algorithms, remote management, and CTS stabilization — all on a unified, maintainable platform.

Result 

Vestel scaled its digital signage business into 156 countries on a certifiable, operationally stable AOSP foundation engineered for long-term lifecycle support. 

Tech stack: Java · C++ · C · Python · Android SDK / NDK (AOSP)
 

Read the AOSP Digital Signage Case →

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CWMP / TR-069 Client for Operator STB on Amlogic AOSP

Remote device management ported from Broadcom Linux to Amlogic AOSP. 

Pain 

A device manufacturer needed a TR-069 (CWMP) device-management client first on a Broadcom-based Linux STB, then ported to a modern Amlogic Android STB — without losing carrier-grade operability across the platform transition. 

Solution 

Promwad built the CWMP client on Broadcom 7255 Linux, then ported the full stack to AOSP 9 on Amlogic SoC — preserving operator remote management, firmware updates, and device control through the migration.

Result  

A production-ready, carrier-grade remote management stack operating consistently across legacy Linux and modern Android STBs — a single management surface for a mixed fleet. 

Tech stack: C++14 · CMake · Android SDK / NDK (AOSP) · Boost · spdlog · jsoncpp · jsonrpc · SQLite · Google C++ Testing Framework
 

Read the TR-069 AOSP STB Case →

CWMP Client Application

Android TV Application for Live & On-Demand Sports

A feature-rich Android TV sports app with monetization and analytics built in.

Pain 

An operator needed a polished Android TV application for live sports and VOD — with frictionless onboarding, paid subscription support, and analytics for monetization decisions. 

Solution 

Promwad built an Android TV app delivering VOD, promoted-events calendar, push notifications, QR-code authorization, paid subscriptions, and Google Analytics integration — engineered for performance on operator-grade hardware.

Result  

A monetizable, distribution-ready Android TV sports experience built to scale across the operator's subscriber base. 

Tech stack: Kotlin · JavaScript · Gradle · Jetpack Compose · WebView · Firebase · Android Studio
 

Read the Android TV Sports App Case →

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How We Ensure Quality

Shipping a certified Android TV or AOSP product at scale requires engineering discipline. Our delivery model is built on: 

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Discovery and architecture mapping aligned with operator workflows and SoC realities

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Regression suites for critical user,
operator, and device-management
flows

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Long-run playback and stress testing to surface memory leaks and degradation over time

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CTS / GTS / VTS pre-certification checks with structured issue triage and release governance

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Staged OTA rollouts with rollback: canary → progressive deployment → full fleet

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Field telemetry and post-release monitoring: logging, diagnostics, observability pipelines

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Code reviews, reproducible builds, CI/CD pipelines, modular middleware

Trusted Partner for Android TV & AOSP Development

Promwad is a trusted plug-in engineering partner for TV operators, OEMs, and media-technology companies building Android TV and AOSP-based products for IPTV, OTT, broadcast, and embedded use cases.

We support our clients across the entire device lifecycle — from legacy fleet modernization to system-level software and hardware engineering, industrial design, manufacturing, and certification support. 

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Let's Build Your Android TV / AOSP Roadmap

From certification readiness to long-term fleet operations, Promwad helps you build, ship, and operate Android TV and AOSP products with confidence.

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FAQ

Which SoC platforms does Promwad support for Android TV and AOSP development?

 

Promwad has SDK-level engineering experience with Amlogic, Broadcom, Realtek, Qualcomm, and MediaTek. We routinely handle SoC-specific platform bring-up, HAL development, performance tuning, and stabilization.
 

Can Promwad take our Android TV device through Google CTS and GTS certification?

 

Yes. Certification readiness is built into our delivery process. We run structured CTS, GTS, and VTS pre-checks, issue triage, and release governance to reduce re-submission cycles and shorten time to market for both operator and OEM devices.
 

Do you support migration from RDK or proprietary Linux STBs to Android TV / AOSP?

 

Yes. Platform migration is one of our core strengths. We audit your current platform, design a parallel AOSP bring-up on your target SoC, port applications and middleware, re-integrate DRM, and run staged OTA rollouts with rollback to protect your live fleet during transition.
 

How does Promwad handle Widevine, PlayReady, FairPlay, and Nagra integration?

 

We integrate DRM at the system level, including Widevine L1 and L3, PlayReady, FairPlay, and Nagra, across the full secure playback chain from SoC to application layer. Our engineers handle key provisioning, license server integration, and end-to-end playback validation under operator conditions.
 

Can you customize the Android TV launcher and operator UI while preserving Google compliance?

 

Yes. We build branded launchers, custom operator UI flows, and tailored service layers on AOSP while protecting the boundaries that matter for CTS and GTS certification. Customization without breaking compliance is one of the most common reasons operators bring us in.
 

How do you maintain long-term Android version upgrades for deployed fleets?

 

We treat Android version migration as a continuous engineering activity, not a one-off project. Our migration playbook covers major version jumps, such as Android 9 to 12 to 14 to 16 and beyond, plus security patches, regression testing, and staged OTA delivery, keeping in-field devices current without disrupting service.
 

Do you build AOSP solutions for non-TV devices like digital signage, kiosks, or industrial panels?

 

Yes. While Android TV is our hero use case, we also deliver AOSP customization services for digital signage, industrial HMI panels, kiosks, in-vehicle infotainment displays, and embedded IoT terminals. See our Vestel digital signage case study above.
 

What engagement models and timelines does Promwad offer?

 

We work in dedicated team, fixed-scope, and staff-augmentation models, selected to match your project structure. A typical Android TV or AOSP bring-up reaches first prototype in 3 to 6 months, with certification, app development, and OTA rollout phased on top. We start every engagement with an engineer-led discovery session under NDA.