Android 14
The chapters are arranged as follows:
INTRODUCTION
Welcome to the release note for Android on the MediaTek Genio series platform.
Various new features and optimizations have been introduced in this update, specifically designed for Genio series platforms. The update includes improvements in connectivity, multimedia capabilities, and display options.
Prebuilt images and flash tools are also available for a quick trial on the Genio series Evaluation Kits (EVK).
Access to certain documents referenced may necessitate entry into the document center (DCC) of MediaTek Online (MOL). Accessing the MOL DCC requires the execution of a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) with MediaTek. For further details or inquiries, please reach out to your designated MediaTek IoT business representative.
PURPOSE
The primary objective of this release note is to provide technical guidance and resources for software development and customization. This aims to empower users to assess additional development on the MediaTek Genio series platforms.
SCOPE
This release note outlines the software version Android 14 for MediaTek’s IoT product line, including the Genio 510, Genio 700, and Genio 1200 platforms. It also includes the OPTEE version for each platform.
SW version: Android 14
Product line: IoT
OPTEE version:
Platform |
OPTEE version |
Genio 510 (MT8370) |
V3.14 |
Genio 700 (MT8390) |
V3.14 |
Genio 1200 (MT8395) |
V3.10 |
ABBREVIATIONS
All abbreviations used in this document are provided in this chapter.
Abbreviation |
Definition |
|---|---|
AOSP |
Android Open Source Project |
AI |
Artificial Intelligence |
BSP |
Board Support Package |
BT LE |
Bluetooth Low Energy |
DCC |
Document Center A database system for users to access documents on the MediaTek Online website. |
DP |
Display Port |
DRM |
Digital Rights Management |
EVK |
Evaluation Kit for the MediaTek Genio series platform |
HDMI |
High-Definition Multimedia Interface |
IoT |
Internet of Things |
LSA |
License and Service Agreement |
MOL |
MediaTek Online website: https://online.mediatek.com/ |
NDA |
Non-Disclosure Agreement |
NPU |
Neural Processing Unit |
OPTEE |
Open the Portable Trusted Execution Environment |
PCB |
Printed Circuit Board |
SOP |
Standard Operating Procedure |
SVP |
Secure Video Playback |
SW |
Software |
UMS |
Unicast Media Stream |
SOFTWARE RELEASE INFORMATION
GENIO SERIES PLATFORMS FEATURES AND KEY CHANGES
Based on the Android Open-Source Project, this section provides features that are designed to be compatible with the Android system on Genio series platforms. Please refer to the table below.
Feature |
Genio 510 |
Genio 700 |
Genio 1200 |
|---|---|---|---|
Google Android 14 release |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Linux Kernel |
5.15 |
5.15 |
5.15 |
Kernel Image |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Display |
Dual |
Dual |
Triple |
Camera |
RAW + YUV |
RAW + YUV |
RAW + YUV |
Wi-Fi |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Bluetooth |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Security |
Y |
Y |
Y |
AI NPU |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Low Power Optimization |
Y |
Y |
Y |
For more platform-specific features (such as Audio, Storage, etc.), please refer to the latest version of Genio series platform Spec Quick Spec References on MOL DCC. The link is as follows: https://online.mediatek.com/apps/dcc/explorer/DCC3321301
Execution of an NDA is required to access the DCC in the MOL. For further details or inquiries, please reach out to your designated MediaTek IoT business representative.
Moreover, the following focuses on the distinctions of Android 14 that are specific to the MediaTek Genio series platforms.
The key changes are as follows:
Upgraded to BT LE audio (UMS) support on Genio 700 and Genio 510.
Added 4K DRM streaming via HDMI (HDMI output 4K over 4K SVP) on Genio 700.
Enabled dual display HDMI (primary) + DP (secondary) on Genio 700 and Genio 510.
To find information about the Android official feature changes between Android 14 and 13, please visit the official website of Android developers.
SOFTWARE PACKAGE AND BUILD ENVIRONMENT
The software package for Genio series platforms will be sent via email once the License and Service Agreement (LSA) is completed with MediaTek IoT. Those who have signed the LSA will receive an email with a subject line containing: [MTK RELEASE]. This email will provide details about the most recent software release package,including:
The software version
The instructions for downloading the source code
The guidance on setting up the build environment
Should you have not yet signed the LSA, please kindly contact your designated business representative.
PREBUILT IMAGES
The following table provides Android 14 verified Prebuilt Images for the Genio series EVKs.
Platform |
Connectivity |
Prebuilt images |
|---|---|---|
Genio 510 EVK |
MT7921 PCIe |
aiot8370p1_64_bsp_alps-vf-mp-t0.mp5-mp-u0.mp5-V6.17.a.V2.18_userdebug |
Genio 700 EVK |
MT7663 SDIO |
aiot8390p5_64_bsp_alps-vf-mp-t0.mp5-mp-u0.mp5-V6.17.a.V2.18_userdebug |
Genio 700 EVK |
MT7921 PCIe |
aiot8390p6_64_bsp_alps-vf-mp-t0.mp5-mp-u0.mp5-V6.17.a.V2.18_userdebug |
Genio 1200 EVK |
MT7921 PCIe |
aiot8395p6_64_bsp_alps-vf-mp-t0.mp5-mp-u0.mp5-V7.6.V4.7_userdebug |
The terms of the Prebuilt Image are provided in Table below. We use the Genio 700 EVK with the MT7663 module as an example:
aiot8390p5_64_bsp_alps-vf-mp-t0.mp5-mp-u0.mp5-V6.17.a.V2.18_userdebug
Explanation |
Term |
|---|---|
aiot8390p5_64_bsp |
Software project name |
alps |
MediaTek’s Android Code Name |
vf |
Vendor freeze |
mp |
Mass production quality |
t0-mp5 |
‘t’ stands for Android 13 (T) |
alps-mp-t0.mp5 |
Vendor layer software branch |
u0-mp5 |
‘u’ stands for Android 14 (U) |
alps-mp-u0.mp5 |
System layer software branch |
V6.17.a |
Vendor layer’s version |
V2.18 |
System layer’s version |
userdebug |
Build debug mode |
Kindly noticed that this is a Vendor Freeze release, so the Android system is at version 14 (U), but the vendor layer is based on Android 13 (T).
All prebuilt images are in a separate package.
To test the Android platform, use these prebuilt images before building any code.
The appropriate MediaTek IoT business representative should be contacted for the relevant image.
Currently, “SP Flash Tool” can be downloaded from the following link:
https://genio.mediatek.com/software-development#tools
If you do not have access to the link, please reach out to your designated MediaTek IoT business representative.
In the future, prebuilt images and flash tools can be accessed on our upcoming Genio Developer website.
DOCUMENTS
This section lists Android-related software documents for the Genio seriesplatforms. These documents are available for download from https://genio.mediatek.com/android#documentation If any of the documents interest you, please reach out to your designated MediaTek IoT business representative.
SUPPORTED HARDWARE PLATFORM DOCUMENTS
GENIO SERIES EVK USER GUIDE
Please refer to the respective Genio series EVKs user guides if you are interested in Genio series EVKs. The user guides can be directly downloaded from the documents section on MediaTek IoT website (https://www.mediatek.com/iot/documents).