Customizing Android Tablets for a Shared Environment

Customizing Android Tablets for a Shared Environment

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The Valley Library at Oregon State University Libraries & Press supports access to technology by lending laptops and e-readers.As a newcomer to Collectibles tablet lending, The Valley Library chose to implement its service using Google Nexus tablets and an open source custom firmware solution, CyanogenMod, a free, Agitator Shaft Seal community-built Android distribution.They created a custom build of CyanogenMod featuring wireless updates, website shortcuts, and the ability to quickly and easily wipe devices between patron uses.

This article shares code that simplifies Android tablet maintenance and addresses Android application licensing issues for shared devices.