One specific project I worked on involved integrating third-party libraries for the radio feature in Nissan vehicles. We utilized the Contract SDK provided by Xperi, which enabled us to fetch album art and logos for FM, AM, and DAB frequencies.

The challenge was twofold: managing native signals and internet radio. For native signals, we received data from the HAL provided by LG. To display album art and logos, we needed to send this data to the Contract SDK, which would return the necessary metadata. We then combined this metadata with the native signals to create a complete user interface for the end user.

For internet radio, which operates entirely over the internet, we also relied on the Contract SDK to fetch and display metadata. Integrating these components required careful coordination to ensure a seamless data flow and user experience.

Overcoming these challenges involved extensive testing and debugging to ensure that the data from the HAL and the Contract SDK were correctly synchronized and displayed. Effective communication with the Xperi team was crucial for promptly resolving any issues. This experience significantly enhanced my skills in integrating third-party libraries and ensuring smooth functionality within the Android platform.