Customizing Android Tablets for a Shared Environment
Jane Nichols, Uta Hussong-Christian, Ryan Ordway · DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals) · 2014
The Valley Library at Oregon State University Libraries & Press supports access to technology by lending laptops and e-readers. As a newcomer to tablet lending, The Valley Library chose to implement its service using Google Nexus tablets and an open source custom firmware solution, CyanogenMod, a free, 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.