**Testing Android x86 RC1 on LattePanda**
As I boot up my LattePanda device with Android x86 RC1, I'm greeted by a sleek and modern interface. However, upon starting a race, I notice that my Heads-Up Display (HUD) is active, but all I can see is a black screen with no cars or scenery in sight. It's clear that the device has some issues with rendering visual content.
**Testing Games on Android x86 RC1**
I've managed to test a few games on this device, including Crossy Road and Hungry Shark. While these games work, I'm not entirely satisfied with their performance. The device has the Play Store built-in, but I haven't had enough time to test many other games. It's clear that Android x86 RC1 is still in its early stages of development, and more optimization is needed to ensure smooth performance.
**Benchmarking Intel Atom X5 Z8300 Cherry Trail**
I've also run an n22 Benchmark on this device, which showed some disappointing results. The CPU usage is high, with all four cores jumping around at unpredictable times. This is a concern, as the recommended CPU frequency is significantly lower than what I'm seeing. I'll need to investigate further to understand why this is happening.
**Intel Open Source Mesa and Graphics Support**
The device comes with Intel open source Mesa, which supports OpenGL ES 3.1. However, I haven't been able to get smooth graphics performance out of it yet. I'm experimenting with various settings and configurations to see if I can improve the situation.
**Sound and Audio Issues**
Another issue I'd like to address is sound and audio playback. While the device has HDMI output, I'm not seeing any audio signals. It's possible that this is a BIOS setting that needs to be changed, but I'll need to investigate further to resolve this issue.
**Bluetooth and Wi-Fi Connectivity**
I've also encountered issues with Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity on this device. While the OS itself works smoothly, I'm not able to connect to any networks or devices via these features. It's unclear what's causing these issues, but I'll be testing various emulators and apps over the weekend to see if I can resolve them.
**Remix OS on LattePanda**
I've also tried running Remix OS on this device, which shows promising results. The interface is smooth, and the performance is excellent. However, upon booting up, I'm greeted by a black screen with only a maroon bar at the bottom. It's unclear what's causing this issue, but I'll be investigating further to resolve it.
**Rooted Android x86 RC1**
The device comes pre-rooted, which allows users to install superuser and access various Android features. However, I'd like to explore more advanced configurations and tweaks within the OS.
**Testing SunSpider Browser Benchmark**
To wrap up my testing session, I've run a SunSpider browser benchmark on this device. The results are impressive, with a score of 768 milliseconds. While this isn't particularly slow, it's clear that Android x86 RC1 has some room for improvement when it comes to performance.
**Conclusion and Future Plans**
Overall, I'm excited about the potential of Android x86 RC1 on LattePanda, despite its current limitations. Over the weekend, I'll be testing more games and apps, as well as exploring various configurations and tweaks within the OS. If you own a LattePanda device and are interested in running Android, I'd love to hear from you and provide updates on my progress.