I know the structure of AOSP well, and I am familiar with AOSP Settings. However, I have no experience in customizing the Settings codes, and adding a new functionality into it. I have a straightforward question: How can I add a new developed Android application into Android Settings.
Extra note: I do not want to place a new application in packages/apps directory. I exactly want to add a complete app to the packages/apps/settings directory, and embed it into the settings menu. I know how to custom the menu, but adding a complete application to the setting project is very challenging.
Any solution or clue is appreciated.
Finally, I added my Updater package in packages/apps with necessary changes into the make files of AOSP root (e.g., AOSP_x86_64.mk) and Android.bp file of the local package. I have added it to system_ext partition by activating the system_ext_specific: true option within the bp file. Also, we can do the same thing with product partition by activating the product_specific: true option. Then, we need to only link it to the Settings menu in the right place.