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title: "LX1 Technical Details"
slug: "lx1-technical-details"
updated: 2026-02-04T15:24:39Z
published: 2026-02-04T15:24:39Z
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# LX1 Technical Details

## LX1 Android OS

The Android OS running on the LX1 is a modified version of Android 15.0, tailored to the components and capabilities of the device.

For the most part, development of applications intended to be used on the LX1 can be accomplished by following standard Android development methodologies and by leveraging existing Android APIs. The APIs listed below identify some of the prominent device features:

- **Camera**– Use Android [CameraX](https://developer.android.com/media/camera/camerax), [Camera2](https://developer.android.com/media/camera/camera2), or [Camera](https://developer.android.com/media/camera/camera-deprecated/camera-api) APIs.
- **Sensors**– Use [SensorManager](https://developer.android.com/reference/android/hardware/SensorManager).
- **Bluetooth**– Use [BluetoothManager](https://developer.android.com/reference/android/bluetooth/BluetoothManager) and [BluetoothAdapter](https://developer.android.com/reference/android/bluetooth/BluetoothAdapter). Bluetooth and Bluetooth Low-Energy are supported.
- **Database** – Use [SQLite](https://developer.android.com/training/data-storage/sqlite).
- **Google Cloud Messaging** – use Google Play Services Client Library 9.8.0 or earlier
- **Maps**– use Google Play Services Client Library 9.8.0 or earlier
- **Speech Recognition** – use Vuzix Speech SDK
- **Barcode Engine** - use [ML Kit](https://developers.google.com/ml-kit/vision/barcode-scanning)

Many other standard Android APIs not listed here may also be used.