OPPO Kernel Craftsman

Jan 12, 2024 · Mobile Development

Analysis of Android Fingerprint Driver Initialization and DTS Matching in Linux Kernel 5.10

The article traces the Android fingerprint driver’s boot‑to‑initialization sequence in Linux kernel 5.10, detailing how fp_init and fp_probe are scheduled, how the Device Tree is parsed and turned into platform devices, and explains the three driver‑DTS matching mechanisms, offering insights applicable to other platform drivers.