At startup, Android loads the Linux Kernel and starts the first process called init with PID 1, this is similar to how any Linux system starts up.

Where is init RC in Android?

rc file, located in the /etc/init/ directory of the partition where they reside. There is a build system macro, LOCAL_INIT_RC, that handles this for developers. Each init . rc file should additionally contain any actions associated with its service.

What is Android booting process?

The boot process is a chain of actions starting from the boot ROM, followed by the Bootloader, Kernel, Init, Zygote, and System Server (bold indicates Android-specific boot process). In the automotive-specific boot process, early services such as rearview camera must start during the Kernel boot.