How does the android graphics stack work?

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I know that Android is based on Linux. On a desktop machine, you have an X server which coordinates all the screen activity. Some Linux distributions are working on switching to something other than X (Wayland, or Mir.)

Android doesn't appear to be using X. What does it use instead, and how can I find out more about it?

https://source.android.com/devices/graphics/ – Onik Feb 02 '17 at 00:40 — Onik, Feb 02 '17 at 00:40

score 2 · Accepted Answer · edited Jun 10 '20 at 13:47

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Android doesn't use X,
although there is a Java implimentation of X made for Android android-xserver.

Instead of X, Android relies on the SurfaceFlinger and HWC(Hardware Composer),
working with the BufferQueue.

edited Jun 10 '20 at 13:47

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How does the android graphics stack work?

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