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I am thinking about constructing a device small part of which uses google's code/application that we all have in our android phones. I believe I should get the "OK" from google or there is no need? How can I proceed on situations like that?

just_learning
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    Can you please add some clarity? Do you mean using some of Google’s code? If so you are asking a licensing question. Read the Android license for guidance. – Eric S Jul 14 '22 at 15:43
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    Are you concerned about making a prototype or a product? Note that working prototypes are not needed to file a patent and not all details of a embodiment may need to be explained. – George White Jul 14 '22 at 17:14
  • A prototype in order to become a product...What's the difference? – just_learning Jul 14 '22 at 18:10
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    Are you intending to patent your device? I’m having trouble understanding what part of your question relates to patents. – Eric S Jul 14 '22 at 19:48
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    I googled Android software license and found the following: https://developer.android.com/studio/terms – Eric S Jul 14 '22 at 19:52
  • @Eric S I am thinking for patent it, only if it is legal, I mean to not having conflicts with google, otherwise not! – just_learning Jul 14 '22 at 19:55
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    As I commented earlier, use of Googles software almost certainly is controlled by a license. License questions are off topic on this site. I’d try to read the license for the software you want to use. If the license isn’t clear, then asking permission is a very good idea. – Eric S Jul 14 '22 at 20:01
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    There is an Android Enthusiast site on Stack Exchange which might be useful to you. – Eric S Jul 14 '22 at 20:04

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