Run Android 15 on Raspberry Pi 5

Install Android 15 on your Raspberry Pi 5

The Android operating system is now available for download in the official Raspberry Pi Imager for Raspberry Pi 5 devices!

The Imager is a great way to ...

Get your Raspberry Pi ready to be used quickly.
Download and install OS images officially listed by Raspberry Pi.
Easily flash operating systems to microSD cards.

Discover Android on Raspberry Pi

The combination of emteria and Raspberry Pi brings a set of cutting-edge features, designed to provide a seamless Android experience to your Raspberry Pi:

Easy customization options for Android
Integrated Kiosk mode and app autostart
Regular security patches and feature updates
Reliable infrastructure for Over-the-Air OS updates
Built-in SSH, VNC and MDM capabilities
Free Starter plan for your devices

ANDROID CORE

The core of this ROM is Android Open Source Project (AOSP), extended by emteria. All benefits of Android OS like its native user-friendliness and cost-effective app development are part of it.

KIOSK MODE

In Kiosk lockdown mode, you can restrict user access to the device. Control what your users can see and use. Kiosk mode can limit the use of certain apps or allow for predefined websites only.

REMOTE SCREEN MIRRORING

A built-in VNC server allows mirroring the screen of your Raspberry Pi and controlling it remotely from any location. Use emteria's in-browser client or any other VNC client to connect to your device.

ROOT ACCESS

The emteria Superuser shell enables controlled root access to the Android core from your application. This allows Android users to attain privileged control of a device while preserving device security.

OTA UPDATE DELIVERY

Over-the-air rollout of OS updates is the fastest and easiest way to keep your Raspberry Pi secure and up-to-date. Emteria provides regular functionality and security updates for all supported devices.

LONG-TERM SUPPORT

Our experts offer extended customization and product lifecycle management policies, where stable releases of Android can be maintained for a longer period of time than other Android distributions.

Download Raspberry Pi Imager

Select Raspberry Pi 5.
Opt for Freemium and paid-for OS.

Pick Android by emteria.
Select Android 15 (RPi5).

Insert SD card and power on

Set-up device and activate

Community support and documentation

Knowledge base

Keep up to date with the latest documentation and tutorials in the Knowledge base.

Learn more in knowledge base

Discussion forum

Join our Discussion forum to get help by the emteria community. Post your questions, thoughts and ideas.

Discuss in forum

Release notes

Follow the latest emteria releases to keep on track of all the available images for your supported devices.

Stay tuned on releases

Frequently asked questions

How do I install my own Android apps to my Raspberry Pi?

Applications can be installed in the same way as on standard Android devices. There are three options: ADB, Download and running a private app store with F-Droid.

Can I use Android apps designed for smartphones and tablets on Raspberry Pi?

You can use your Android apps as usual. Please keep in mind that emteria Android does not have GMS certification and does not include Google Mobile Services. Unfortunately, you can't use the Play Store or other Google apps, but there are many other app store alternatives, such as F-Droid. Additionally, you can run a private app store for your own apps.

Can I use Google Play Store and Google Play Services, on Raspberry Pi?

Unfortunately, our Android does not have GMS certification, so you can't use the Play Store. But there are many other app store alternatives, such as F-Droid. Additionally, you can run a private app store for your own apps.

Can I access and utilize the GPIO pins and other hardware features of Raspberry Pi while running Android?

Accessing GPIO is possible just the same way you would do it in Linux (via sysfs). For further information refer to:

Which peripherals can I connect to my Android-powered Raspberry Pi?

Emteria supports RPi displays, the new Camera Module 3 and more peripherals of your choice. Find a full list here:

Raspberry Pi 4B
List for Raspberry Pi 5 coming soon.

Which versions of Android are compatible with my Raspberry Pi?

We support:

Android 15 for RPi 5
Android 14 for RPi 5, RPi 4B, RPi CM4 and RPi 400 PC
Android 13 for RPi 4B, RPi CM4 and RPi 400 PC
Android 11 for RPi 4B, RPi CM4 and RPi 400 PC
Android 7 for RPi 3B/B+ and RPi CM3

We currently support Raspberry Pi 4B and 5 in the Raspberry Pi Imager. The other Android images are available in our own Installer.

Are there any known issues when running Android on Raspberry Pi 5 or 4B?

There are a few known issues for:

Raspberry Pi 4B
List for Raspberry Pi 5 coming soon.

If you have technical issues, please report them via our Discussion forum. We constantly strive to improve our Android images.

Where can I get help if I run into problems during the installation or usage of Android on Raspberry Pi?

To avoid potential issues, we strive to provide detailed documentation in our Knowledge base. If you encounter any unexpected problems, please refer to our Discussion forum for help.

Which kind of additional support can I get?

In our free Starter plan, we offer best effort support via our Discussion forum. More advanced plans receive email support or include dedicated customer service. Please don't hesitate to contact us for more details.

Do I have to pay to use Android on Raspberry Pi?

No, emteria offers a Free plan to support all the hobbyists, makers and professional prototype builders. Get in contact if you need more than three devices and we'll find a plan that fits your needs.

How do I get a Free plan?

If you registered for emteria Device Hub, confirmed your email address and finished the registration, you have received a voucher code to unlock your Free plan: redeeming your personal code

Run Android on Raspberry Pi

Install Android 15 on your Raspberry Pi 5

Discover Android on Raspberry Pi

ANDROID CORE

KIOSK MODE

REMOTE SCREEN MIRRORING

ROOT ACCESS

OTA UPDATE DELIVERY

LONG-TERM SUPPORT

Install Android 15 on Raspberry Pi 5

1. Download and install Raspberry Pi Imager

2. Insert SD card and launch RPi Imager

3. Choose Raspberry Pi device

4. Choose operating system

5. Select Android for Raspberry Pi 5

6. Choose SD card and write image

7. Wait for write process and verification

8. Insert SD card into Raspberry Pi

9. Power on your Raspberry Pi

10. Device set-up and activation

Expand your Pi with peripherals