Google Android Things Starter Kit: OpenWrt Compatibility Report

The Google Android Things Starter Kit runs OpenWrt 24.10.4 on the imx/cortexa7 target, and has been supported since 23.05.0. Its WiFi 5 (AC) wireless on the brcmfmac driver rates fair for open-source driver support (0.50/1.0), installation is rated moderate, and it is no longer sold new.

Drivers: Fair (0.50) WiFi 5 (AC) Install: moderate

Hardware data and retail listings last checked .

Discontinued. This model is no longer sold new, so this page is kept as a reference for people who already own one. See current alternatives.

Where to buy

We have no current retail listing for the Google Android Things Starter Kit, which is no longer sold new. See current alternatives for devices you can still buy today.

Specifications

SoC NXP i.MX7 Dual
CPU 2 cores @ 800 MHz
RAM 512 MB
Ethernet ports 1
USB 1x 2.0
WiFi generation WiFi 5 (AC)
Radios 2.4GHz: b/g/n · 5GHz: a/n/ac
WLAN hardware AMPAK AP6335 (Broadcom BCM4339)
WLAN driver brcmfmac
OpenWrt target imx / cortexa7
Package architecture arm_cortex-a7_neon-vfpv4
Current release 24.10.4
Supported since 23.05.0
Install method see git-commit
Install difficulty moderate
Power supply 5V, 3A via USB Type-C
Device type Access point
Estimated throughput 280 Mbps
Availability discontinued

Installing OpenWrt on the Android Things Starter Kit

Installation on this device is rated moderate. Expect to use a recovery mode, TFTP or a vendor tool rather than a plain web upload. Documented methods: see git-commit.

Flashing third-party firmware can brick a router and usually voids the warranty. Always check that the firmware image matches your exact hardware version.

Still sold and well supported

Ruckus R500

WiFi 5 (AC) Drivers: Excellent $173

MikroTik RB962UiGS-5HacT2HnT (hAP ac)

WiFi 5 (AC) Drivers: Excellent $115

Ubiquiti UniFi UK-Ultra

WiFi 5 (AC) Drivers: Excellent $100

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