Customization of the Android X96 TV Stick firmware.

AIScreen Company - a rapidly growing B2B SaaS company providing cloud solutions for digital signage management, is looking for a qualified specialist to customize the firmware of the Android X96 TV Stick. The goal of the project is to configure the device for the automatic launch of AIScreen Digital Signage Software, set up kiosk mode, remote management, and other functionalities for working with digital signage.

Tasks:

1. Auto-launch AIScreen - The device must automatically launch AIScreen upon power on, bypassing the standard Android interface.
2. Kiosk mode - The device must be locked to use only AIScreen (without access to other applications or settings).
3. Remote management - Implement the ability for remote firmware updates and device management through application commands (Wi-Fi setup, Operation Hours, device reboot, and other functions).
4. Operation Hours setup - The device must automatically turn on and off according to a pre-set schedule.
5. Wi-Fi connection via remote control - The device must have a simple interface for Wi-Fi setup upon first launch.
6. Performance optimization - Efficient use of CPU and GPU for content playback in Full HD and 4K, with the ability to display video and animations.
7. Branding - Replace the standard boot animation with a custom one featuring the AIScreen logo.
8. Automatic updates - Set up automatic updates via a repository on GitHub to download the latest version of AIScreen.

Required skills:

1. Experience with Android OS - Knowledge of firmware and system kernel.
2. Working with firmware modification tools - Experience with Amlogic USB Burning Tool, Android Kitchen, SuperR's Kitchen.
3. Network connection setup - Experience with Wireshark, Wi-Fi setup, and stable network connections.
4. Programming skills - Working with Git, ADB, writing scripts for automation.
5. Experience with multimedia content - Playback of video and animations in high resolution (Full HD, 4K).
6. Experience with device resource optimization - Managing CPU and GPU performance.

Deadlines:

The project must be completed within 1.5 - 2 months.