FTDI offers three distinct options to connect via USB to the Android platforms. The first is utilizing the Android Open Accessory mode on the Android platform.  The second is using the Android’s USB host capabilities with FTDI’s Android Java driver. The third option is to use the Android’s USB host capabilities with FTDI’s legacy drivers. Each of these options contain benefits and disadvantages and there are three main factors to consider when deciding which interface option to use. Does the Android platform support USB host or device? Will the Android platform or the peripheral provide the USB power? Which version of Android is the platform using?