Clock

Abstract

1. Introduction

It combines modern design, powerful features, and transparency — giving you full control over your time.

2. Objective

Customizable, privacy‑first, open-source clock app inspired by AOSP Clock

This project demonstrates how Java, Android can be applied to a real-world Mobile App Development problem.

3. Key Features / Modules

• Quick settings tiles (Android 7+)
• Backup & restore (except custom ringtones)
• Material Design UI
• Support for Direct Boot
• Alarm support on some Snapdragon devices when powered off
• Reproducible Builds for transparency

4. Technology Stack

5. System Requirements

General requirements for this technology stack — check the README for exact versions.

• JDK 11 or later
• Maven / Gradle
• IntelliJ IDEA, Eclipse or Android Studio
• Git (to clone the repository)

6. Installation & Setup

git clone https://github.com/BlackyHawky/Clock.git
cd Clock

Full setup instructions are in the project README.

7. Future Enhancements

Suggested extensions you can add to make this your own project.

• Add push notifications with Firebase Cloud Messaging
• Add offline support with local caching
• Publish an internal test build on the Play Store

8. Viva / Review Questions

Common questions examiners ask for projects in this domain.

1. Which framework is used and why (native vs cross-platform)?
2. How is app state managed across screens?
3. Where is the data stored — locally, Firebase or a REST backend?
4. How are permissions (camera, location, storage) handled?
5. How would you publish this app to the Play Store / App Store?

9. Source Code & License

This project is developed by BlackyHawky and published on GitHub under the GNU General Public License v3.0. Please follow the license terms and credit the original author when you use or modify this code.