Just a few weeks ago Developer Arne Exton announced the availability of the new version of its RaspAnd system which now comes with version 8.1 of Android.
Already on more than one occasion I have made mention of the systems that this developer has created for our pocket computer the Raspberry pi.
There is no official version of Android for the Raspberry PiSo, if you want to enjoy this system on your Raspberry Pi, you should look for some of the different versions of Android found on the net for the Raspberry Pi.
Most of these versions that you can find on the net are based on previous versions of Android and that are no longer supported.
In addition, many of these barely manage to open a few applications successfully.
Moment the only projects worth pursuing are KonstaKANG team project who are working on a version of Lineage OS 14.1 (Android 7.1.2) for the Raspberry Pi and the works of Arne Exton.
About RaspAnd
RaspAnd is the fruit of the work of Arne Exton for bringing Android to the Raspberry pi, which has offered users versions of Android in exchange for a small fee to continue developing the project and receiving support.
This time Arne Exton I announce the availability of the new version of RaspAnd which comes with version 8.1 of Android.
«This new build of RaspAnd Oreo 8.1 is ready. It is the first version of RaspAnd built with Android Oreo 8.1 and the first build of RaspAnd which is ready to work on the latest Raspberry Pi 3 Model B +. All installed applications (including Google Play Services and Google Play Store) have been updated to the latest version available «
It should be noted that previous versions of Raspand did not offer Google services in the system, as well as the Play store to install the applications to the system.
In addition, previous versions of RaspAnd were not compatible with the Raspberry Pi 3 Model B + The developer also released a mini version of its RaspAnd Oreo 8.1 operating system, offering a few applications, such as GAPPS and the web browser.
The normal version of RaspAnd 8.1 Oreo includes GAPPS with Google Play services with Google Play Store, Google Play Games, YouTube, Aptoide TV, TeamViewer, CM browser, Firefox browser, ES File Explorer 4.1.7.2, Termux 0,60, AIDA64, and Quick Reboot Pro 1.8.4.
It is also important to note that this being the first version of RaspAnd Android 8.1 Oreo, it has several of the known problems that have been dragging from previous versions.
First of all, the stability problems, which in this new version have improved a lot, but are still presented with some applications, in addition to the problems with video playback when using the YouTube application.
Also some of the more popular Android games don't run very well within RaspAnd, plus a few hiccups with Kodi running within the system.
How to get RaspAnd Android 8.1 Oreo?
Si you want to get this system for your Raspberry Pi, I must tell you that it is only compatible with the Raspberry Pi 3 B and Raspberry 3 B +.
You must go to following link, which directs you to the publication made by the RaspAnd developer and you will be able to download the RaspAnd image in this link if you have already purchased a previous version.
In case it is the first time that you are going to acquire the system, you will have to make a payment of only 9 dollars.
A really considerable amount that helps the development of the system, which has been stabilizing and improving in recent months.
To save the image in your SD you can use Etcher, which is a multiplatform tool or use one of the recommended methods in the publication of the link.