File mappings are used to do local development and testing on a device. They allow you to preview and experiment with filesystem changes that will eventually go into a layer.

Learn how to configure chained manifest to allow adding artifacts from the other organization without rebuilding your release.

Learn how to define sections for your image and add artifacts to specify how your device image will run.

The layer is a particular type of KAB file that allows you to customize OS-level changes for your image. You can choose from Market, Published, or local layers to add to your…

Learn how to configure your local KAB files in the device image, allowing user to test out local changes during development.

Learn how to temporarily rotate the screen, enable the mouse cursor, or blank the screen for the device using developer flags.

Learn how port mapping allows access to simulator data on SSH and HTTP port from outside and how to specify the ports for the device image.

Learn how to select the hardware profile for your device image via image configuration.

Learn how to configure the KOS release for the device image and select add-ons you want to use for the image.

Learn about collaboration states for device images in KOS Studio and how it can improve team effectiveness.