Hi there,
I'm not sure if this is the right subforum, but I have kind an unusual question
I'm looking for Android Tablets that I can use in Kiosk-Mode (as Info-Screen or custom input panel) on public places and without possibility for daily maintenance at location. My needs are:
1) Device must be able to boot up when power gets plugged in (so it comes back after power outage or whatever)
2) I must be able to gain root to enable real kiosk mode (kill android UI process - haven't found another reliable way), reboot the device programatically and enable/disable adb via tcp for remote maintenance
3) Once I set up one device, I must be able to clone it to a batch of others (e.g. via custom recovery) - ideally without even having to complete the initial welcome setup crap on each device
4) It should be 7", not more than 200 Eur and available in huge volume for at least half a year after I go for it
Hardware performance and features aren't critical. Just running a simple WebApp on it... It should have W-LAN
Both Nexus 7 have met all those needs and I am pretty happy with these devices. I have more than 30 devices running 24/7 for more than 2 years now. None failed, few displays start ghosting, but most are pretty fine.
However, Nexus 7 aren't available anymore in huge volume
I don't have huge experience in modding/developing android devices and never had others than Nexus in my hand. I really don't know where to start to find a new device that meets those needs.
And yes, in case you're wondering, they get enclosed in a case so just the screen is accessible.
I'd be happy for any hints that push me in the right direction
I'm not sure if this is the right subforum, but I have kind an unusual question
I'm looking for Android Tablets that I can use in Kiosk-Mode (as Info-Screen or custom input panel) on public places and without possibility for daily maintenance at location. My needs are:
1) Device must be able to boot up when power gets plugged in (so it comes back after power outage or whatever)
2) I must be able to gain root to enable real kiosk mode (kill android UI process - haven't found another reliable way), reboot the device programatically and enable/disable adb via tcp for remote maintenance
3) Once I set up one device, I must be able to clone it to a batch of others (e.g. via custom recovery) - ideally without even having to complete the initial welcome setup crap on each device
4) It should be 7", not more than 200 Eur and available in huge volume for at least half a year after I go for it
Hardware performance and features aren't critical. Just running a simple WebApp on it... It should have W-LAN
Both Nexus 7 have met all those needs and I am pretty happy with these devices. I have more than 30 devices running 24/7 for more than 2 years now. None failed, few displays start ghosting, but most are pretty fine.
However, Nexus 7 aren't available anymore in huge volume
I don't have huge experience in modding/developing android devices and never had others than Nexus in my hand. I really don't know where to start to find a new device that meets those needs.
And yes, in case you're wondering, they get enclosed in a case so just the screen is accessible.
I'd be happy for any hints that push me in the right direction
