Custom Android ROM Development for Pixel 8a
Budget: $600 – $950 USD
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
I’m looking for a senior Android framework / AOSP developer to build a custom Android ROM for Pixel 8a (akita) where only an external USB UVC camera is visible to the system and all apps.
This is not an app-level task.
The solution must be implemented at framework / CameraService / provider level, with no hacks or app modifications.
CORE REQUIREMENTS (FIXED SCOPE)
Camera behavior
Only external USB UVC camera exposed
All internal / physical cameras fully hidden
No legacy or internal camera provider registered
No fallback to internal sensors under any condition
Camera mapping
Camera 0 → BACK
Camera 1 → FRONT
Mapping must be deterministic across reboots
(not dependent on /dev/videoX order; use stable device identity such as USB serial / topology / VID+PID)
App compatibility
Stock Camera app must open the external camera
Any app using Camera2 API must only see Camera 0 and 1
Platform & integrity
Pixel 8a (akita)
Android 15 or 16
AOSP / LineageOS / crDroid acceptable
Play Integrity must remain intact
No vendor blob modification hacks
No permission popups for USB camera (auto-granted for system/user apps)
DELIVERABLES
Flashable build (ZIP or images)
Source patches / diffs
Short technical explanation of changes
Clear validation steps
ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA
The milestone is released only if:
dumpsys media.camera shows only Camera 0 and Camera 1
lshal shows no legacy/internal camera provider
Stock Camera app opens the external camera successfully
External UVC camera works reliably
Play Integrity passes
IMPORTANT
Please apply only if you have real experience modifying:
CameraService
CameraProviderManager
Android camera framework / HAL integration
Generic “yes, it’s possible” proposals will be ignored.
I’m happy to answer technical questions and collaborate professionally.
I’m looking for a senior Android framework / AOSP developer to build a custom Android ROM for Pixel 8a (akita) where only an external USB UVC camera is visible to the system and all apps.
This is not an app-level task.
The solution must be implemented at framework / CameraService / provider level, with no hacks or app modifications.
CORE REQUIREMENTS (FIXED SCOPE)
Camera behavior
Only external USB UVC camera exposed
All internal / physical cameras fully hidden
No legacy or internal camera provider registered
No fallback to internal sensors under any condition
Camera mapping
Camera 0 → BACK
Camera 1 → FRONT
Mapping must be deterministic across reboots
(not dependent on /dev/videoX order; use stable device identity such as USB serial / topology / VID+PID)
App compatibility
Stock Camera app must open the external camera
Any app using Camera2 API must only see Camera 0 and 1
Platform & integrity
Pixel 8a (akita)
Android 15 or 16
AOSP / LineageOS / crDroid acceptable
Play Integrity must remain intact
No vendor blob modification hacks
No permission popups for USB camera (auto-granted for system/user apps)
DELIVERABLES
Flashable build (ZIP or images)
Source patches / diffs
Short technical explanation of changes
Clear validation steps
ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA
The milestone is released only if:
dumpsys media.camera shows only Camera 0 and Camera 1
lshal shows no legacy/internal camera provider
Stock Camera app opens the external camera successfully
External UVC camera works reliably
Play Integrity passes
IMPORTANT
Please apply only if you have real experience modifying:
CameraService
CameraProviderManager
Android camera framework / HAL integration
Generic “yes, it’s possible” proposals will be ignored.
I’m happy to answer technical questions and collaborate professionally.