Android Virtualization for Automotive · Full-Scenario App Ecosystem

The app ecosystem,
in every car

Whatever runs on a phone runs in the car. Apps live inside an isolated virtualization layer — never touching the underlying system, never interfering with driving. That is what makes truly opening up third-party apps possible, on new models and OTA upgrades alike.

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Solutions

Multiple paths into the car

The phone app ecosystem, brought in-car as-is. One in-house virtualization engine in multiple forms: compute in the cloud or inside the head unit — choose by vehicle hardware, cost and market.

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AutoCloudCloud Android System

A complete Android system runs in the cloud and streams into the car in milliseconds. Android 9+ is enough — flagship cockpit on low-compute vehicles.

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VMOS SDKLocal Virtual Machine

A local Android VM integrated as an SDK: phone apps go in-car without modification — floating window or fullscreen.

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VMOS LiteApp Sandbox

A featherweight install-free app sandbox with Google service emulation for official overseas apps.

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Cloud Android System

AutoCloud: the cockpit's ceiling moves to the cloud

Apps run natively on cloud ARM instances and stream into the car in milliseconds — the head unit only renders and interacts, so even aging vehicles stay fresh.

Compute lives in the cloud Apps burn cloud compute — near-zero CPU and RAM on the head unit

Complete passthrough GPS, audio focus, keys and mic — feels local

Heavy apps on low-spec units Cloud compute scales elastically; entry hardware runs big apps smoothly

Always fresh Compute and OS upgrade in the cloud — never ages with the car

Real shot · App desktop · ready to tap

AutoCloud live client, cloud app running

Real shot · Running · <70ms · Ultra

VMOS SDK: searching and downloading apps inside the in-car VM

Real shot · fullscreen · downloading apps in-VM

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Local Virtual Machine

VMOS SDK: phone apps, in-car without modification

A complete Android virtual machine installed as a single app — fully isolated from the host system, with the open ecosystem instantly available.

Deeply fused with the car Voice, maps, media, keys and peripherals interoperate with in-VM apps

Local & offline Apps run on local compute — no network or data plan needed

Two window modes Free-floating window with rotation, or auto-fit fullscreen

Voice AI control Voice jumps into features; see-and-say simulates taps

App Sandbox · Going Global

VMOS Lite: a featherweight sandbox for the overseas ecosystem

A featherweight, install-free app sandbox with emulated Google services — official apps like Disney+, YouTube and Waze go straight into the car.

Featherweight Minimal footprint, install-free; Android 9+ qualifies

GMS alternative Emulated Google APIs; location, accounts and verification re-implemented

Official app ecosystem Official builds, compliance-reviewed per region

Fully local Data never leaves the car or touches a cloud

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A diverse lineup, covering every scenario

Start with compute: which path fits your head unit Entry-tier cockpitFlagship cockpit

SA6155 or an equivalent entry-tier SoC AutoCloud

All compute stays in the cloud; the car only runs a streaming client — heavy apps on low-spec models

<200MB RAM · <100MB storage

SA8155 or an equivalent mid-tier SoC VMOS Lite

Framework-level sandbox, the lightest local option — retrofit older head units, GMS parity for overseas models

<200MB RAM · <150MB storage

SA8295 / 8797 or an equivalent flagship SoC VMOS SDK

A full local VM with no network dependency — for local interaction and deep hardware integration

<1GB RAM · <1GB storage

Footprint figures are upper bounds under typical workloads; final numbers come from joint testing on the target model.

	AutoCloud	VMOS SDK	VMOS Lite
In one line	Cloud Android system, streamed into the car	Local Android VM integrated as an SDK	Featherweight install-free app sandbox
Apps run on	Cloud instance	In-car · full VM	In-car · sandbox
Isolation	Physical isolation · apps never touch the car	Kernel-level full isolation · standalone VM	Framework-level sandbox · per-app
Network	Online (apps run in the cloud)	Runs locally	Runs locally
Head-unit needs	Android 9+ · low compute is fine	Android 12+ · needs local compute	Android 9+ · minimal footprint
Recommended SoC	SA6155 or equivalent entry tier	SA8295 / 8797 or equivalent	SA8155 or equivalent
RAM / storage	<200MB RAM / <100MB storage	<1GB RAM / <1GB storage	<200MB RAM / <150MB storage
App ecosystem	Full phone ecosystem · centrally distributed	Full phone ecosystem · runs locally	Allowlisted official apps · overseas GMS ecosystem
Markets	Domestic · overseas	Domestic · overseas	Domestic · overseas
Best for	OTA for cars on the road; low-spec models	New models wanting local, offline experience	Export models; aging head units

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Core Advantage

Kernel to ROM, built in-house

Built on years of Android virtualization expertise: while others patch compatibility at the app layer, we cut through the Linux kernel, HAL simulation and custom ROM.

3rd-party apps

VMOS virtualization layer

isolated

Car OS · driving functions stable

Kernel-level virtualization

Apps run entirely inside the virtualization layer, fully isolated from the car OS — never touching the underlying system or driving stability. That is what makes opening third-party apps safe.

File · Binder · network triple isolation
No root, no reboot, no reflash
Multi-instance with data isolation
Zero interference with driving functions

Play Integrity check: Basic / Device / Strong all green

TB Checker: real-device fingerprint, Play integrity all pass

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HAL hardware simulation

A full set of virtual hardware — camera, sensors, SIM, audio, positioning — simulated to behave like real silicon, so apps never notice they run in a virtual environment.