diff --git a/configure.ac b/configure.ac
index 9b0f6ce0..4ef39eed 100644
--- a/configure.ac
+++ b/configure.ac
@@ -41,6 +41,10 @@ PKG_CHECK_MODULES([DATA], [data])
 AC_SUBST([DATA_CFLAGS])
 AC_SUBST([DATA_LIBS])
 
+PKG_CHECK_MODULES([LOCPLA], [loc-pla])
+AC_SUBST([LOCPLA_CFLAGS])
+AC_SUBST([LOCPLA_LIBS])
+
 AC_ARG_WITH([libhardware_includes],
       AC_HELP_STRING([--with-libhardware-includes=@<:@dir@:>@],
          [Specify the location of the libhardware headers]),
diff --git a/core/ContextBase.cpp b/core/ContextBase.cpp
index db84509c..b2869bb9 100644
--- a/core/ContextBase.cpp
+++ b/core/ContextBase.cpp
@@ -35,7 +35,6 @@
 #include <ContextBase.h>
 #include <msg_q.h>
 #include <loc_target.h>
-#include <log_util.h>
 #include <platform_lib_includes.h>
 #include <loc_log.h>
 
diff --git a/core/LocAdapterBase.cpp b/core/LocAdapterBase.cpp
index c6199da9..054a295c 100644
--- a/core/LocAdapterBase.cpp
+++ b/core/LocAdapterBase.cpp
@@ -32,7 +32,6 @@
 #include <dlfcn.h>
 #include <LocAdapterBase.h>
 #include <loc_target.h>
-#include <log_util.h>
 #include <platform_lib_includes.h>
 
 namespace loc_core {
diff --git a/core/LocApiBase.cpp b/core/LocApiBase.cpp
index 64bc2492..3cd2ffa8 100644
--- a/core/LocApiBase.cpp
+++ b/core/LocApiBase.cpp
@@ -32,7 +32,6 @@
 #include <dlfcn.h>
 #include <LocApiBase.h>
 #include <LocAdapterBase.h>
-#include <log_util.h>
 #include <platform_lib_includes.h>
 
 namespace loc_core {
diff --git a/core/LocApiBase.h b/core/LocApiBase.h
index e162cfc7..c48927c4 100644
--- a/core/LocApiBase.h
+++ b/core/LocApiBase.h
@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-/* Copyright (c) 2011-2013, The Linux Foundation. All rights reserved.
+/* Copyright (c) 2011-2014, The Linux Foundation. All rights reserved.
  *
  * Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without
  * modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions are
@@ -33,7 +33,7 @@
 #include <ctype.h>
 #include <gps_extended.h>
 #include <MsgTask.h>
-#include <log_util.h>
+#include <platform_lib_log_util.h>
 
 namespace loc_core {
 
diff --git a/core/LocDualContext.cpp b/core/LocDualContext.cpp
index d9420ada..b4eaf7ff 100644
--- a/core/LocDualContext.cpp
+++ b/core/LocDualContext.cpp
@@ -33,7 +33,6 @@
 #include <unistd.h>
 #include <LocDualContext.h>
 #include <msg_q.h>
-#include <log_util.h>
 #include <loc_log.h>
 
 namespace loc_core {
diff --git a/core/Makefile.am b/core/Makefile.am
index 8a3c2a17..e2d05be4 100644
--- a/core/Makefile.am
+++ b/core/Makefile.am
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 AM_CFLAGS = -I./ \
             -I../utils \
-            -I../platform_lib_abstractions \
+            $(LOCPLA_CFLAGS) \
             -fno-short-enums
 
 libloc_core_la_h_sources = \
@@ -13,8 +13,7 @@ libloc_core_la_h_sources = \
            UlpProxyBase.h \
            gps_extended_c.h \
            gps_extended.h \
-           loc_core_log.h \
-           fake_sched_policy.h
+           loc_core_log.h
 
 libloc_core_la_c_sources = \
            MsgTask.cpp \
@@ -22,8 +21,7 @@ libloc_core_la_c_sources = \
            LocAdapterBase.cpp \
            ContextBase.cpp \
            LocDualContext.cpp \
-           loc_core_log.cpp \
-           fake_sched_policy.c
+           loc_core_log.cpp
 
 library_includedir = $(pkgincludedir)/core
 
@@ -41,7 +39,7 @@ libloc_core_la_LDFLAGS = -lpthread -shared -version-info 1:0:0
 libloc_core_la_CPPFLAGS = $(AM_CFLAGS) $(AM_CPPFLAGS)
 endif
 
-libloc_core_la_LIBADD = -lstdc++ -ldl ../utils/libgps_utils_so.la
+libloc_core_la_LIBADD = -lstdc++ -ldl $(LOCPLA_LIBS) ../utils/libgps_utils_so.la
 
 #Create and Install libraries
 lib_LTLIBRARIES = libloc_core.la
diff --git a/core/MsgTask.cpp b/core/MsgTask.cpp
index 7d70a9d7..df6db808 100644
--- a/core/MsgTask.cpp
+++ b/core/MsgTask.cpp
@@ -29,16 +29,9 @@
 #define LOG_NDDEBUG 0
 #define LOG_TAG "LocSvc_MsgTask"
 
-#ifdef _ANDROID
-#include <cutils/sched_policy.h>
-#include <android_runtime/AndroidRuntime.h>
-#else
-#include "fake_sched_policy.h"
-#endif
 #include <unistd.h>
 #include <MsgTask.h>
 #include <msg_q.h>
-#include <log_util.h>
 #include <loc_log.h>
 #include <platform_lib_includes.h>
 
@@ -100,7 +93,7 @@ void* MsgTask::loopMain(void* arg) {
     MsgTask* copy = (MsgTask*)arg;
 
     // make sure we do not run in background scheduling group
-    set_sched_policy(GETTID_PLATFORM_LIB_ABSTRACTION, SP_FOREGROUND);
+    platform_lib_abstraction_set_sched_policy(platform_lib_abstraction_gettid(), PLA_SP_FOREGROUND);
 
     if (NULL != copy->mAssociator) {
         copy->mAssociator();
diff --git a/core/loc_core_log.cpp b/core/loc_core_log.cpp
index 43cd60bc..7d26ba65 100644
--- a/core/loc_core_log.cpp
+++ b/core/loc_core_log.cpp
@@ -31,7 +31,6 @@
 #define LOG_TAG "LocSvc_core_log"
 
 #include <loc_log.h>
-#include <log_util.h>
 #include <loc_core_log.h>
 #include <platform_lib_includes.h>
 
diff --git a/loc_api/Makefile.am b/loc_api/Makefile.am
index e18d3a74..c5bffed2 100644
--- a/loc_api/Makefile.am
+++ b/loc_api/Makefile.am
@@ -2,8 +2,8 @@ AM_CFLAGS = \
      -I./ \
      -I../core \
      -I./libloc_api_50001 \
-     -I../platform_lib_abstractions \
      -I../utils \
+     $(LOCPLA_CFLAGS) \
      -fno-short-enums \
      -DTARGET_USES_QCOM_BSP
 
@@ -26,8 +26,7 @@ libloc_eng_so_la_SOURCES = \
     libloc_api_50001/loc_eng_dmn_conn_handler.cpp \
     libloc_api_50001/loc_eng_dmn_conn_thread_helper.c \
     libloc_api_50001/loc_eng_dmn_conn_glue_msg.c \
-    libloc_api_50001/loc_eng_dmn_conn_glue_pipe.c \
-    fake_property_service.c
+    libloc_api_50001/loc_eng_dmn_conn_glue_pipe.c
 
 libloc_eng_so_la_SOURCES += libloc_eng_so_la_h_sources
 
@@ -41,13 +40,12 @@ libloc_eng_so_la_LDFLAGS = -lpthread -shared -version-info 1:0:0
 libloc_eng_so_la_CPPFLAGS = $(AM_CFLAGS) $(AM_CPPFLAGS)
 endif
 
-libloc_eng_so_la_LIBADD = -lstdc++ -ldl -llog ../utils/libgps_utils_so.la ../core/libloc_core.la
+libloc_eng_so_la_LIBADD = -lstdc++ -ldl -llog $(LOCPLA_LIBS) ../utils/libgps_utils_so.la ../core/libloc_core.la
 
 
 libgps_default_so_la_SOURCES = \
       libloc_api_50001/loc.cpp \
-      libloc_api_50001/gps.c \
-      fake_property_service.c
+      libloc_api_50001/gps.c
 
 if USE_GLIB
 libgps_default_so_la_CFLAGS = -DUSE_GLIB $(AM_CFLAGS) @GLIB_CFLAGS@
@@ -59,7 +57,7 @@ libgps_default_so_la_LDFLAGS = -lpthread -shared -version-info 1:0:0
 libgps_default_so_la_CPPFLAGS = $(AM_CFLAGS) $(AM_CPPFLAGS)
 endif
 
-libgps_default_so_la_LIBADD = -lstdc++ -llog ../utils/libgps_utils_so.la ../core/libloc_core.la -ldl libloc_eng_so.la
+libgps_default_so_la_LIBADD = -lstdc++ -llog $(LOCPLA_LIBS) ../utils/libgps_utils_so.la ../core/libloc_core.la -ldl libloc_eng_so.la
 
 
 libloc_ds_api_CFLAGS = \
@@ -83,7 +81,7 @@ libloc_ds_api_la_LDFLAGS += -Wl,--export-dynamic
 libloc_ds_api_la_CPPFLAGS = $(AM_CFLAGS) $(AM_CPPFLAGS) $(libloc_ds_api_CFLAGS)
 endif
 
-libloc_ds_api_la_LIBADD = -lstdc++ $(QMIF_LIBS) -lqmiservices -ldsi_netctrl ../utils/libgps_utils_so.la
+libloc_ds_api_la_LIBADD = -lstdc++ $(QMIF_LIBS) -lqmiservices -ldsi_netctrl $(LOCPLA_LIBS) ../utils/libgps_utils_so.la
 
 libloc_api_v02_CFLAGS = \
      $(QMIF_CFLAGS) \
@@ -108,7 +106,7 @@ libloc_api_v02_la_CPPFLAGS = $(AM_CFLAGS) $(AM_CPPFLAGS) $(libloc_api_v02_CFLAGS
 endif
 
 libloc_api_v02_la_CXXFLAGS = -std=c++0x
-libloc_api_v02_la_LIBADD = -lstdc++ -lqmi_cci -lqmi_common_so ../core/libloc_core.la ../utils/libgps_utils_so.la libloc_ds_api.la
+libloc_api_v02_la_LIBADD = -lstdc++ -lqmi_cci -lqmi_common_so $(QMIF_LIBS) $(LOCPLA_LIBS) ../core/libloc_core.la ../utils/libgps_utils_so.la libloc_ds_api.la
 
 library_include_HEADERS = \
    libloc_api_50001/LocEngAdapter.h \
@@ -119,7 +117,6 @@ library_include_HEADERS = \
    libloc_api_50001/loc_eng_agps.h \
    libloc_api_50001/loc_eng_msg.h \
    libloc_api_50001/loc_eng_log.h \
-   fake_property_service.h \
    $(WORKSPACE)/qcom-opensource/location/loc_api/ds_api/ds_client.h \
    $(WORKSPACE)/qcom-opensource/location/loc_api/loc_api_v02/location_service_v02.h \
    $(WORKSPACE)/qcom-opensource/location/loc_api/loc_api_v02/loc_api_v02_log.h \
diff --git a/loc_api/libloc_api-rpc-50001/libloc_api-rpc-glue/src/LocApiRpc.cpp b/loc_api/libloc_api-rpc-50001/libloc_api-rpc-glue/src/LocApiRpc.cpp
index 08474fc4..24708d43 100644
--- a/loc_api/libloc_api-rpc-50001/libloc_api-rpc-glue/src/LocApiRpc.cpp
+++ b/loc_api/libloc_api-rpc-50001/libloc_api-rpc-glue/src/LocApiRpc.cpp
@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-/* Copyright (c) 2011-2013, The Linux Foundation. All rights reserved.
+/* Copyright (c) 2011-2014, The Linux Foundation. All rights reserved.
  *
  * Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without
  * modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions are
@@ -38,7 +38,6 @@
 #include <LocAdapterBase.h>
 #include <loc_api_fixup.h>
 #include <loc_api_rpc_glue.h>
-#include <log_util.h>
 #include <loc_log.h>
 #include <loc_api_log.h>
 #ifdef USE_GLIB
diff --git a/loc_api/libloc_api-rpc-50001/libloc_api-rpc-glue/src/loc_api_log.c b/loc_api/libloc_api-rpc-50001/libloc_api-rpc-glue/src/loc_api_log.c
index 1c482325..eb685fdf 100644
--- a/loc_api/libloc_api-rpc-50001/libloc_api-rpc-glue/src/loc_api_log.c
+++ b/loc_api/libloc_api-rpc-50001/libloc_api-rpc-glue/src/loc_api_log.c
@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-/* Copyright (c) 2011 The Linux Foundation. All rights reserved.
+/* Copyright (c) 2011, 2014 The Linux Foundation. All rights reserved.
  *
  * Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without
  * modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions are
@@ -32,7 +32,6 @@
 
 #include "loc_api_log.h"
 #include "loc_log.h"
-#include "log_util.h"
 #include "platform_lib_includes.h"
 #include "rpc/rpc.h"
 #include "loc_api_fixup.h"
diff --git a/loc_api/libloc_api-rpc-50001/libloc_api-rpc-glue/src/loc_api_rpc_glue.c b/loc_api/libloc_api-rpc-50001/libloc_api-rpc-glue/src/loc_api_rpc_glue.c
index e0f400cf..8c12426b 100644
--- a/loc_api/libloc_api-rpc-50001/libloc_api-rpc-glue/src/loc_api_rpc_glue.c
+++ b/loc_api/libloc_api-rpc-50001/libloc_api-rpc-glue/src/loc_api_rpc_glue.c
@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-/* Copyright (c) 2011-2012, The Linux Foundation. All rights reserved.
+/* Copyright (c) 2011-2012,2014 The Linux Foundation. All rights reserved.
  *
  * Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without
  * modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions are
@@ -62,7 +62,6 @@
 #endif /* USE_GLIB */
 
 /* Logging Improvement */
-#include "log_util.h"
 #include "platform_lib_includes.h"
 /*Maximum number of Modem init*/
 #define RPC_TRY_NUM 10
diff --git a/loc_api/libloc_api_50001/LocEngAdapter.h b/loc_api/libloc_api_50001/LocEngAdapter.h
index d03dc660..ea04f077 100644
--- a/loc_api/libloc_api_50001/LocEngAdapter.h
+++ b/loc_api/libloc_api_50001/LocEngAdapter.h
@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-/* Copyright (c) 2011-2013, The Linux Foundation. All rights reserved.
+/* Copyright (c) 2011-2014, The Linux Foundation. All rights reserved.
  *
  * Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without
  * modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions are
@@ -33,7 +33,6 @@
 #include <hardware/gps.h>
 #include <loc.h>
 #include <loc_eng_log.h>
-#include <log_util.h>
 #include <LocAdapterBase.h>
 #include <LocDualContext.h>
 #include <UlpProxyBase.h>
diff --git a/loc_api/libloc_api_50001/loc.cpp b/loc_api/libloc_api_50001/loc.cpp
index 7031605c..0a933af0 100644
--- a/loc_api/libloc_api_50001/loc.cpp
+++ b/loc_api/libloc_api_50001/loc.cpp
@@ -43,11 +43,7 @@
 #include <fcntl.h>
 #include <errno.h>
 #include <LocDualContext.h>
-#ifdef _ANDROID
-#include <cutils/properties.h>
-#else
-#include "fake_property_service.h"
-#endif
+#include <platform_lib_includes.h>
 
 using namespace loc_core;
 
@@ -174,7 +170,7 @@ extern "C" const GpsInterface* gps_get_hardware_interface ()
     loc_eng_read_config();
 
     // check to see if GPS should be disabled
-    property_get("gps.disable", propBuf, "");
+    platform_lib_abstraction_property_get("gps.disable", propBuf, "");
     if (propBuf[0] == '1')
     {
         LOC_LOGD("gps_get_interface returning NULL because gps.disable=1\n");
@@ -475,7 +471,7 @@ static int loc_inject_location(double latitude, double longitude, float accuracy
     {
         char value[PROPERTY_VALUE_MAX];
         memset(value, 0, sizeof(value));
-        (void)property_get("persist.gps.qc_nlp_in_use", value, "0");
+        (void)platform_lib_abstraction_property_get("persist.gps.qc_nlp_in_use", value, "0");
         if(0 == strcmp(value, "1"))
         {
             enable_cpi = false;
@@ -596,7 +592,7 @@ const void* loc_get_extension(const char* name)
    else if (strcmp(name, AGPS_RIL_INTERFACE) == 0)
    {
        char baseband[PROPERTY_VALUE_MAX];
-       property_get("ro.baseband", baseband, "msm");
+       platform_lib_abstraction_property_get("ro.baseband", baseband, "msm");
        if (strcmp(baseband, "csfb") == 0)
        {
            ret_val = &sLocEngAGpsRilInterface;
diff --git a/loc_api/libloc_api_50001/loc_eng.cpp b/loc_api/libloc_api_50001/loc_eng.cpp
index c3e82f85..4bc12b3b 100644
--- a/loc_api/libloc_api_50001/loc_eng.cpp
+++ b/loc_api/libloc_api_50001/loc_eng.cpp
@@ -46,21 +46,6 @@
 #include <time.h>
 #include <new>
 #include <LocEngAdapter.h>
-
-#ifdef _ANDROID
-#include <cutils/sched_policy.h>
-#include <cutils/properties.h>
-#else
-#include "fake_sched_policy.h"
-#include "fake_property_service.h"
-#endif
-
-#ifndef USE_GLIB
-#include <utils/SystemClock.h>
-#include <utils/Log.h>
-#endif /* USE_GLIB */
-
-
 #if defined(USE_GLIB) && !defined(OFF_TARGET)
 #include <glib.h>
 #endif
@@ -69,7 +54,6 @@
 #endif /* USE_GLIB */
 
 #include <string.h>
-
 #include <loc_eng.h>
 #include <loc_eng_ni.h>
 #include <loc_eng_dmn_conn.h>
@@ -78,8 +62,7 @@
 #include <loc_eng_nmea.h>
 #include <msg_q.h>
 #include <loc.h>
-#include "log_util.h"
-#include "platform_lib_includes.h"
+#include <platform_lib_includes.h>
 #include "loc_core_log.h"
 #include "loc_eng_log.h"
 
diff --git a/loc_api/libloc_api_50001/loc_eng.h b/loc_api/libloc_api_50001/loc_eng.h
index 59351311..c1dc8af5 100644
--- a/loc_api/libloc_api_50001/loc_eng.h
+++ b/loc_api/libloc_api_50001/loc_eng.h
@@ -54,7 +54,6 @@ typedef unsigned char boolean;
 #include <loc_eng_agps.h>
 #include <loc_cfg.h>
 #include <loc_log.h>
-#include <log_util.h>
 #include <loc_eng_agps.h>
 #include <LocEngAdapter.h>
 
diff --git a/loc_api/libloc_api_50001/loc_eng_agps.cpp b/loc_api/libloc_api_50001/loc_eng_agps.cpp
index d6cc1369..cf9fe82d 100644
--- a/loc_api/libloc_api_50001/loc_eng_agps.cpp
+++ b/loc_api/libloc_api_50001/loc_eng_agps.cpp
@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-/* Copyright (c) 2011-2013, The Linux Foundation. All rights reserved.
+/* Copyright (c) 2011-2014, The Linux Foundation. All rights reserved.
  *
  * Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without
  * modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions are
@@ -32,7 +32,6 @@
 
 #include <loc_eng_agps.h>
 #include <loc_eng_log.h>
-#include <log_util.h>
 #include <platform_lib_includes.h>
 #include <loc_eng_dmn_conn_handler.h>
 #include <loc_eng_dmn_conn.h>
diff --git a/loc_api/libloc_api_50001/loc_eng_agps.h b/loc_api/libloc_api_50001/loc_eng_agps.h
index 81a4133e..d68970f3 100644
--- a/loc_api/libloc_api_50001/loc_eng_agps.h
+++ b/loc_api/libloc_api_50001/loc_eng_agps.h
@@ -40,7 +40,7 @@
 #include <linked_list.h>
 #include <loc_timer.h>
 #include <LocEngAdapter.h>
-
+#include <platform_lib_includes.h>
 #if defined(USE_GLIB) && !defined(OFF_TARGET)
 #include <glib.h>
 #endif /* USE_GLIB */
diff --git a/loc_api/libloc_api_50001/loc_eng_dmn_conn.cpp b/loc_api/libloc_api_50001/loc_eng_dmn_conn.cpp
index 918ae220..d24e0c9d 100644
--- a/loc_api/libloc_api_50001/loc_eng_dmn_conn.cpp
+++ b/loc_api/libloc_api_50001/loc_eng_dmn_conn.cpp
@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-/* Copyright (c) 2011-2012, The Linux Foundation. All rights reserved.
+/* Copyright (c) 2011-2012,2014 The Linux Foundation. All rights reserved.
  *
  * Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without
  * modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions are
@@ -37,8 +37,7 @@
 #include <grp.h>
 #include <sys/stat.h>
 
-#include "log_util.h"
-#include "platform_lib_includes.h"
+#include <platform_lib_includes.h>
 #include "loc_eng_dmn_conn_glue_msg.h"
 #include "loc_eng_dmn_conn_handler.h"
 #include "loc_eng_dmn_conn.h"
diff --git a/loc_api/libloc_api_50001/loc_eng_dmn_conn_glue_msg.c b/loc_api/libloc_api_50001/loc_eng_dmn_conn_glue_msg.c
index a1076ff9..e947fa1d 100644
--- a/loc_api/libloc_api_50001/loc_eng_dmn_conn_glue_msg.c
+++ b/loc_api/libloc_api_50001/loc_eng_dmn_conn_glue_msg.c
@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-/* Copyright (c) 2011, The Linux Foundation. All rights reserved.
+/* Copyright (c) 2011,2014 The Linux Foundation. All rights reserved.
  *
  * Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without
  * modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions are
@@ -31,8 +31,7 @@
 
 #include <linux/types.h>
 
-#include "log_util.h"
-#include "platform_lib_includes.h"
+#include <platform_lib_includes.h>
 #include "loc_eng_dmn_conn_glue_msg.h"
 #include "loc_eng_dmn_conn_handler.h"
 
diff --git a/loc_api/libloc_api_50001/loc_eng_dmn_conn_glue_pipe.c b/loc_api/libloc_api_50001/loc_eng_dmn_conn_glue_pipe.c
index 5d9a449e..cbc4ea64 100644
--- a/loc_api/libloc_api_50001/loc_eng_dmn_conn_glue_pipe.c
+++ b/loc_api/libloc_api_50001/loc_eng_dmn_conn_glue_pipe.c
@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-/* Copyright (c) 2011-2012, The Linux Foundation. All rights reserved.
+/* Copyright (c) 2011-2012,2014 The Linux Foundation. All rights reserved.
  *
  * Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without
  * modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions are
@@ -37,8 +37,7 @@
 #include <sys/stat.h>
 
 #include "loc_eng_dmn_conn_glue_pipe.h"
-#include "log_util.h"
-#include "platform_lib_includes.h"
+#include <platform_lib_includes.h>
 /*===========================================================================
 FUNCTION    loc_eng_dmn_conn_glue_pipeget
 
diff --git a/loc_api/libloc_api_50001/loc_eng_dmn_conn_handler.cpp b/loc_api/libloc_api_50001/loc_eng_dmn_conn_handler.cpp
index edd53f21..137f686b 100644
--- a/loc_api/libloc_api_50001/loc_eng_dmn_conn_handler.cpp
+++ b/loc_api/libloc_api_50001/loc_eng_dmn_conn_handler.cpp
@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-/* Copyright (c) 2011-2012, The Linux Foundation. All rights reserved.
+/* Copyright (c) 2011-2012,2014 The Linux Foundation. All rights reserved.
  *
  * Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without
  * modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions are
@@ -31,8 +31,7 @@
 #include <string.h>
 #include <unistd.h>
 
-#include "log_util.h"
-#include "platform_lib_includes.h"
+#include <platform_lib_includes.h>
 #include "loc_eng_msg.h"
 #include "loc_eng_dmn_conn.h"
 #include "loc_eng_dmn_conn_handler.h"
diff --git a/loc_api/libloc_api_50001/loc_eng_dmn_conn_thread_helper.c b/loc_api/libloc_api_50001/loc_eng_dmn_conn_thread_helper.c
index 9fed9d42..b30f6d7a 100644
--- a/loc_api/libloc_api_50001/loc_eng_dmn_conn_thread_helper.c
+++ b/loc_api/libloc_api_50001/loc_eng_dmn_conn_thread_helper.c
@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-/* Copyright (c) 2011, The Linux Foundation. All rights reserved.
+/* Copyright (c) 2011,2014 The Linux Foundation. All rights reserved.
  *
  * Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without
  * modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions are
@@ -28,8 +28,7 @@
  */
 #include <stdio.h>
 
-#include "log_util.h"
-#include "platform_lib_includes.h"
+#include <platform_lib_includes.h>
 #include "loc_eng_dmn_conn_thread_helper.h"
 
 /*===========================================================================
diff --git a/loc_api/libloc_api_50001/loc_eng_msg.h b/loc_api/libloc_api_50001/loc_eng_msg.h
index f4ba2dc5..9a8b0e4d 100644
--- a/loc_api/libloc_api_50001/loc_eng_msg.h
+++ b/loc_api/libloc_api_50001/loc_eng_msg.h
@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-/* Copyright (c) 2011-2013, The Linux Foundation. All rights reserved.
+/* Copyright (c) 2011-2014, The Linux Foundation. All rights reserved.
  *
  * Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without
  * modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions are
@@ -34,11 +34,11 @@
 #include <gps_extended.h>
 #include <stdlib.h>
 #include <string.h>
-#include <log_util.h>
 #include <loc_eng_log.h>
 #include <loc_eng.h>
 #include <MsgTask.h>
 #include <LocEngAdapter.h>
+#include <platform_lib_includes.h>
 
 #ifndef SSID_BUF_SIZE
     #define SSID_BUF_SIZE (32+1)
diff --git a/loc_api/libloc_api_50001/loc_eng_ni.cpp b/loc_api/libloc_api_50001/loc_eng_ni.cpp
index 74abfd42..cc894481 100644
--- a/loc_api/libloc_api_50001/loc_eng_ni.cpp
+++ b/loc_api/libloc_api_50001/loc_eng_ni.cpp
@@ -43,8 +43,7 @@
 
 #include <loc_eng.h>
 
-#include "log_util.h"
-#include "platform_lib_includes.h"
+#include <platform_lib_includes.h>
 
 using namespace loc_core;
 
diff --git a/loc_api/libloc_api_50001/loc_eng_nmea.cpp b/loc_api/libloc_api_50001/loc_eng_nmea.cpp
index 842eda1f..8e99d941 100644
--- a/loc_api/libloc_api_50001/loc_eng_nmea.cpp
+++ b/loc_api/libloc_api_50001/loc_eng_nmea.cpp
@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-/* Copyright (c) 2012, The Linux Foundation. All rights reserved.
+/* Copyright (c) 2012,2014 The Linux Foundation. All rights reserved.
  *
  * Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without
  * modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions are
@@ -36,7 +36,7 @@
 #include <loc_eng.h>
 #include <loc_eng_nmea.h>
 #include <math.h>
-#include "log_util.h"
+#include <platform_lib_includes.h>
 
 /*===========================================================================
 FUNCTION    loc_eng_nmea_send
diff --git a/loc_api/libloc_api_50001/loc_eng_xtra.cpp b/loc_api/libloc_api_50001/loc_eng_xtra.cpp
index 45822867..1459c4c7 100644
--- a/loc_api/libloc_api_50001/loc_eng_xtra.cpp
+++ b/loc_api/libloc_api_50001/loc_eng_xtra.cpp
@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-/* Copyright (c) 2009-2013, The Linux Foundation. All rights reserved.
+/* Copyright (c) 2009-2014, The Linux Foundation. All rights reserved.
  *
  * Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without
  * modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions are
@@ -32,8 +32,7 @@
 
 #include <loc_eng.h>
 #include <MsgTask.h>
-#include "log_util.h"
-#include "platform_lib_includes.h"
+#include <platform_lib_includes.h>
 
 using namespace loc_core;
 
diff --git a/platform_lib_abstractions/loc_pla/Makefile.am b/platform_lib_abstractions/loc_pla/Makefile.am
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..8996763e
--- /dev/null
+++ b/platform_lib_abstractions/loc_pla/Makefile.am
@@ -0,0 +1,10 @@
+# Makefile.am for gps loc-pla
+#
+
+ACLOCAL_AMFLAGS = -I m4
+
+SUBDIRS = src
+
+pkgconfigdir = $(libdir)/pkgconfig
+pkgconfig_DATA = loc-pla.pc
+EXTRA_DIST = $(pkgconfig_DATA)
diff --git a/platform_lib_abstractions/loc_pla/configure.ac b/platform_lib_abstractions/loc_pla/configure.ac
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..a8b892b5
--- /dev/null
+++ b/platform_lib_abstractions/loc_pla/configure.ac
@@ -0,0 +1,61 @@
+# configure.ac -- Autoconf script for gps loc-pla
+#
+# Process this file with autoconf to produce a configure script
+
+# Requires autoconf tool later than 2.61
+AC_PREREQ(2.61)
+# Initialize the gps loc-pla package version 1.0.0
+AC_INIT([loc-pla],1.0.0)
+# Does not strictly follow GNU Coding standards
+AM_INIT_AUTOMAKE([foreign])
+# Disables auto rebuilding of configure, Makefile.ins
+AM_MAINTAINER_MODE
+# Verifies the --srcdir is correct by checking for the path
+AC_CONFIG_SRCDIR([include/platform_lib_includes.h])
+# defines some macros variable to be included by source
+AC_CONFIG_HEADERS([config.h])
+AC_CONFIG_MACRO_DIR([m4])
+
+# Checks for programs.
+AC_PROG_LIBTOOL
+AC_PROG_CXX
+AC_PROG_CC
+AM_PROG_CC_C_O
+AC_PROG_AWK
+AC_PROG_CPP
+AC_PROG_INSTALL
+AC_PROG_LN_S
+AC_PROG_MAKE_SET
+PKG_PROG_PKG_CONFIG
+
+# Checks for libraries.
+PKG_CHECK_MODULES([LOCSTUB], [loc-stub])
+AC_SUBST([LOCSTUB_CFLAGS])
+AC_SUBST([LOCSTUB_LIBS])
+
+AC_ARG_WITH([glib],
+      AC_HELP_STRING([--with-glib],
+         [enable glib, building HLOS systems which use glib]))
+
+if (test "x${with_glib}" = "xyes"); then
+        AC_DEFINE(ENABLE_USEGLIB, 1, [Define if HLOS systems uses glib])
+        PKG_CHECK_MODULES(GTHREAD, gthread-2.0 >= 2.16, dummy=yes,
+                                AC_MSG_ERROR(GThread >= 2.16 is required))
+        PKG_CHECK_MODULES(GLIB, glib-2.0 >= 2.16, dummy=yes,
+                                AC_MSG_ERROR(GLib >= 2.16 is required))
+        GLIB_CFLAGS="$GLIB_CFLAGS $GTHREAD_CFLAGS"
+        GLIB_LIBS="$GLIB_LIBS $GTHREAD_LIBS"
+
+        AC_SUBST(GLIB_CFLAGS)
+        AC_SUBST(GLIB_LIBS)
+fi
+
+AM_CONDITIONAL(USE_GLIB, test "x${with_glib}" = "xyes")
+
+AC_CONFIG_FILES([ \
+        Makefile \
+        src/Makefile \
+        loc-pla.pc \
+        ])
+
+AC_OUTPUT
diff --git a/platform_lib_abstractions/loc_pla/include/platform_lib_android_runtime.h b/platform_lib_abstractions/loc_pla/include/platform_lib_android_runtime.h
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..9a954f08
--- /dev/null
+++ b/platform_lib_abstractions/loc_pla/include/platform_lib_android_runtime.h
@@ -0,0 +1,45 @@
+/* Copyright (c) 2014, The Linux Foundation. All rights reserved.
+ *
+ * Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without
+ * modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions are
+ * met:
+ *     * Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright
+ *       notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
+ *     * Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above
+ *       copyright notice, this list of conditions and the following
+ *       disclaimer in the documentation and/or other materials provided
+ *       with the distribution.
+ *     * Neither the name of The Linux Foundation nor the names of its
+ *       contributors may be used to endorse or promote products derived
+ *       from this software without specific prior written permission.
+ *
+ * THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED
+ * WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF
+ * MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND NON-INFRINGEMENT
+ * ARE DISCLAIMED.  IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COPYRIGHT OWNER OR CONTRIBUTORS
+ * BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR
+ * CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF
+ * SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR
+ * BUSINESS INTERRUPTION) HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY,
+ * WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE
+ * OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN
+ * IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE.
+ */
+
+#ifndef __PLATFORM_LIB_ANDROID_RUNTIME_H__
+#define __PLATFORM_LIB_ANDROID_RUNTIME_H__
+
+#include <pthread.h>
+
+#ifdef __cplusplus
+extern "C" {
+#endif
+
+pthread_t platform_lib_abstraction_createJavaThread(const char* name, void (*start)(void *), void* arg);
+#define LOC_EXT_CREATE_THREAD_CB_PLATFORM_LIB_ABSTRACTION platform_lib_abstraction_createJavaThread
+
+#ifdef __cplusplus
+}
+#endif /* __cplusplus */
+
+#endif /*__PLATFORM_LIB_ANDROID_RUNTIME_H__ */
diff --git a/loc_api/fake_property_service.h b/platform_lib_abstractions/loc_pla/include/platform_lib_gettid.h
similarity index 85%
rename from loc_api/fake_property_service.h
rename to platform_lib_abstractions/loc_pla/include/platform_lib_gettid.h
index 1c15a4ee..9956937c 100644
--- a/loc_api/fake_property_service.h
+++ b/platform_lib_abstractions/loc_pla/include/platform_lib_gettid.h
@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-/* Copyright (c) 2013, The Linux Foundation. All rights reserved.
+/* Copyright (c) 2014, The Linux Foundation. All rights reserved.
  *
  * Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without
  * modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions are
@@ -24,22 +24,18 @@
  * WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE
  * OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN
  * IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE.
- *
  */
 
-#ifndef _FAKE_PROPERTY_SERVICE_H_
-#define _FAKE_PROPERTY_SERVICE_H
+#ifndef __PLATFORM_LIB_GETTID_H__
+#define __PLATFORM_LIB_GETTID_H__
+
+#include <sys/types.h>
 
 #ifdef __cplusplus
 extern "C" {
 #endif
-
-#define PROPERTY_VALUE_MAX  92
-int property_get(const char *key, char *value, const char *default_value);
-
+pid_t platform_lib_abstraction_gettid();
 #ifdef __cplusplus
 }
-#endif
-
-
-#endif
+#endif /* __cplusplus */
+#endif /* __PLATFORM_LIB_GETTID_H__ */
diff --git a/platform_lib_abstractions/platform_lib_includes.h b/platform_lib_abstractions/loc_pla/include/platform_lib_includes.h
similarity index 81%
rename from platform_lib_abstractions/platform_lib_includes.h
rename to platform_lib_abstractions/loc_pla/include/platform_lib_includes.h
index 5858674f..47c37df8 100644
--- a/platform_lib_abstractions/platform_lib_includes.h
+++ b/platform_lib_abstractions/loc_pla/include/platform_lib_includes.h
@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-/* Copyright (c) 2013, The Linux Foundation. All rights reserved.
+/* Copyright (c) 2014, The Linux Foundation. All rights reserved.
  *
  * Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without
  * modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions are
@@ -26,10 +26,15 @@
  * IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE.
  */
 
-#ifndef _PLATFORM_LIB_INCLUDES_H_
-#define _PLATFORM_LIB_INCLUDES_H_
+#ifndef __PLATFORM_LIB_INCLUDES_H__
+#define __PLATFORM_LIB_INCLUDES_H__
 
-#include "platform_lib_time.h"
+#include "platform_lib_android_runtime.h"
+#include "platform_lib_gettid.h"
+#include "platform_lib_log_util.h"
 #include "platform_lib_macros.h"
+#include "platform_lib_property_service.h"
+#include "platform_lib_sched_policy.h"
+#include "platform_lib_time.h"
 
-#endif
+#endif /* __PLATFORM_LIB_INCLUDES_H__ */
diff --git a/utils/log_util.h b/platform_lib_abstractions/loc_pla/include/platform_lib_log_util.h
similarity index 93%
rename from utils/log_util.h
rename to platform_lib_abstractions/loc_pla/include/platform_lib_log_util.h
index 7fb0c780..f78303c9 100644
--- a/utils/log_util.h
+++ b/platform_lib_abstractions/loc_pla/include/platform_lib_log_util.h
@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-/* Copyright (c) 2011 The Linux Foundation. All rights reserved.
+/* Copyright (c) 2014 The Linux Foundation. All rights reserved.
  *
  * Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without
  * modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions are
@@ -24,26 +24,27 @@
  * WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE
  * OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN
  * IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE.
- *
  */
 
-#ifndef __LOG_UTIL_H__
-#define __LOG_UTIL_H__
+#ifndef __PLATFORM_LIB_LOG_UTIL_H__
+#define __PLATFORM_LIB_LOG_UTIL_H__
+
+#include "platform_lib_macros.h"
 
 #ifndef USE_GLIB
 #include <utils/Log.h>
-#endif /* USE_GLIB */
-
-#ifdef USE_GLIB
+#else
 
 #include <stdio.h>
+#include <stdlib.h>
+#include <string.h>
 #include <sys/types.h>
+#include <time.h>
 #include <unistd.h>
 
 #ifndef LOG_TAG
 #define LOG_TAG "GPS_UTILS"
-
-#endif  // LOG_TAG
+#endif /* LOG_TAG */
 
 #endif /* USE_GLIB */
 
@@ -86,8 +87,8 @@ extern const char ENTRY_TAG[];
  *                        MODULE EXPORTED FUNCTIONS
  *
  *============================================================================*/
-extern void loc_logger_init(unsigned long debug, unsigned long timestamp);
-extern char* get_timestamp(char* str, unsigned long buf_size);
+void loc_logger_init(unsigned long debug, unsigned long timestamp);
+char* get_timestamp(char* str, unsigned long buf_size);
 
 #ifndef DEBUG_DMN_LOC_API
 
@@ -168,4 +169,4 @@ else if (loc_logger.DEBUG_LEVEL == 0xff) { ALOGV("V/"__VA_ARGS__); }
 }
 #endif
 
-#endif // __LOG_UTIL_H__
+#endif /* __PLATFORM_LIB_LOG_UTIL_H__ */
diff --git a/platform_lib_abstractions/platform_lib_macros.h b/platform_lib_abstractions/loc_pla/include/platform_lib_macros.h
similarity index 82%
rename from platform_lib_abstractions/platform_lib_macros.h
rename to platform_lib_abstractions/loc_pla/include/platform_lib_macros.h
index a1db21a9..32035d28 100644
--- a/platform_lib_abstractions/platform_lib_macros.h
+++ b/platform_lib_abstractions/loc_pla/include/platform_lib_macros.h
@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-/* Copyright (c) 2013-2014, The Linux Foundation. All rights reserved.
+/* Copyright (c) 2014, The Linux Foundation. All rights reserved.
  *
  * Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without
  * modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions are
@@ -29,14 +29,21 @@
 #ifndef __PLATFORM_LIB_MACROS_H__
 #define __PLATFORM_LIB_MACROS_H__
 
-#include <sys/time.h>
-#include <unistd.h>
-#include <sys/syscall.h>
-
 #ifdef __cplusplus
 extern "C" {
 #endif
 
+#ifdef USE_GLIB
+#include <sys/time.h>
+#ifndef OFF_TARGET
+#include <glib.h>
+#define strlcat g_strlcat
+#define strlcpy g_strlcpy
+#else
+#define strlcat strncat
+#define strlcpy strncpy
+#endif
+
 #define TS_PRINTF(format, x...)                                \
 {                                                              \
   struct timeval tv;                                           \
@@ -49,38 +56,16 @@ extern "C" {
   fprintf(stdout,"%02d:%02d:%02d.%06ld]" format "\n", hh, mm, ss, tv.tv_usec,##x);    \
 }
 
-
-#ifdef USE_GLIB
-#ifndef OFF_TARGET
-#define strlcat g_strlcat
-#define strlcpy g_strlcpy
-#else
-#define strlcat strncat
-#define strlcpy strncpy
-#endif
 #define ALOGE(format, x...) TS_PRINTF("E/%s (%d): " format , LOG_TAG, getpid(), ##x)
 #define ALOGW(format, x...) TS_PRINTF("W/%s (%d): " format , LOG_TAG, getpid(), ##x)
 #define ALOGI(format, x...) TS_PRINTF("I/%s (%d): " format , LOG_TAG, getpid(), ##x)
 #define ALOGD(format, x...) TS_PRINTF("D/%s (%d): " format , LOG_TAG, getpid(), ##x)
 #define ALOGV(format, x...) TS_PRINTF("V/%s (%d): " format , LOG_TAG, getpid(), ##x)
 
-#define GETTID_PLATFORM_LIB_ABSTRACTION (syscall(SYS_gettid))
-
-#define LOC_EXT_CREATE_THREAD_CB_PLATFORM_LIB_ABSTRACTION createPthread
-#define ELAPSED_MILLIS_SINCE_BOOT_PLATFORM_LIB_ABSTRACTION (elapsedMillisSinceBoot())
-
-#else
-
-pid_t gettid(void);
-
-#define GETTID_PLATFORM_LIB_ABSTRACTION (gettid())
-#define LOC_EXT_CREATE_THREAD_CB_PLATFORM_LIB_ABSTRACTION android::AndroidRuntime::createJavaThread
-#define ELAPSED_MILLIS_SINCE_BOOT_PLATFORM_LIB_ABSTRACTION  (android::elapsedRealtime())
-
-#endif
+#endif /* USE_GLIB */
 
 #ifdef __cplusplus
 }
 #endif /*__cplusplus */
 
-#endif
+#endif /* __PLATFORM_LIB_MACROS_H__ */
diff --git a/platform_lib_abstractions/loc_pla/include/platform_lib_property_service.h b/platform_lib_abstractions/loc_pla/include/platform_lib_property_service.h
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..006c94d5
--- /dev/null
+++ b/platform_lib_abstractions/loc_pla/include/platform_lib_property_service.h
@@ -0,0 +1,43 @@
+/* Copyright (c) 2014, The Linux Foundation. All rights reserved.
+ *
+ * Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without
+ * modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions are
+ * met:
+ *     * Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright
+ *       notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
+ *     * Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above
+ *       copyright notice, this list of conditions and the following
+ *       disclaimer in the documentation and/or other materials provided
+ *       with the distribution.
+ *     * Neither the name of The Linux Foundation nor the names of its
+ *       contributors may be used to endorse or promote products derived
+ *       from this software without specific prior written permission.
+ *
+ * THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED
+ * WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF
+ * MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND NON-INFRINGEMENT
+ * ARE DISCLAIMED.  IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COPYRIGHT OWNER OR CONTRIBUTORS
+ * BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR
+ * CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF
+ * SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR
+ * BUSINESS INTERRUPTION) HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY,
+ * WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE
+ * OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN
+ * IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE.
+ */
+
+#ifndef __PLATFORM_LIB_PROPERTY_SERVICE_H__
+#define __PLATFORM_LIB_PROPERTY_SERVICE_H__
+
+#ifdef __cplusplus
+extern "C" {
+#endif
+
+#define PROPERTY_VALUE_MAX  92
+int platform_lib_abstraction_property_get(const char *key, char *value, const char *default_value);
+
+#ifdef __cplusplus
+}
+#endif /* __cplusplus */
+
+#endif /* __PLATFORM_LIB_PROPERTY_SERVICE_H__ */
diff --git a/core/fake_sched_policy.h b/platform_lib_abstractions/loc_pla/include/platform_lib_sched_policy.h
similarity index 72%
rename from core/fake_sched_policy.h
rename to platform_lib_abstractions/loc_pla/include/platform_lib_sched_policy.h
index 5b7c7de5..d10f1513 100644
--- a/core/fake_sched_policy.h
+++ b/platform_lib_abstractions/loc_pla/include/platform_lib_sched_policy.h
@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-/* Copyright (c) 2013-2014, The Linux Foundation. All rights reserved.
+/* Copyright (c) 2014, The Linux Foundation. All rights reserved.
  *
  * Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without
  * modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions are
@@ -24,42 +24,23 @@
  * WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE
  * OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN
  * IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE.
- *
  */
 
-#ifndef _FAKE_SCHED_POLICY_H
-#define _FAKE_SCHED_POLICY_H
+#ifndef __PLATFORM_LIB_SCHED_POLICY_H__
+#define __PLATFORM_LIB_SCHED_POLICY_H__
 
 #ifdef __cplusplus
 extern "C" {
 #endif
-
 typedef enum {
-    SP_BACKGROUND = 0,
-    SP_FOREGROUND = 1,
-} SchedPolicy;
-
-/*===========================================================================
-FUNCTION set_sched_policy
-
-DESCRIPTION
-   Local copy of this function which bypasses android set_sched_policy
-
-DEPENDENCIES
-   None
-
-RETURN VALUE
-   0
-
-SIDE EFFECTS
-   N/A
-
-===========================================================================*/
-int set_sched_policy(int tid, SchedPolicy policy);
+    PLA_SP_BACKGROUND = 0,
+    PLA_SP_FOREGROUND = 1,
+} PLASchedPolicy;
 
+int platform_lib_abstraction_set_sched_policy(int tid, PLASchedPolicy policy);
 #ifdef __cplusplus
 }
-#endif
+#endif /* __cplusplus */
 
-#endif // _FAKE_SCHED_POLICY_H
+#endif /* __PLATFORM_LIB_SCHED_POLICY_H__ */
 
diff --git a/platform_lib_abstractions/platform_lib_time.h b/platform_lib_abstractions/loc_pla/include/platform_lib_time.h
similarity index 83%
rename from platform_lib_abstractions/platform_lib_time.h
rename to platform_lib_abstractions/loc_pla/include/platform_lib_time.h
index 8bdffa97..c05b15ce 100644
--- a/platform_lib_abstractions/platform_lib_time.h
+++ b/platform_lib_abstractions/loc_pla/include/platform_lib_time.h
@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-/* Copyright (c) 2013-2014, The Linux Foundation. All rights reserved.
+/* Copyright (c) 2014, The Linux Foundation. All rights reserved.
  *
  * Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without
  * modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions are
@@ -26,20 +26,11 @@
  * IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE.
  */
 
-#ifndef _PLATFORM_LIB_TIME_H_
-#define _PLATFORM_LIB_TIME_H_
+#ifndef __PLATFORM_LIB_TIME_H__
+#define __PLATFORM_LIB_TIME_H__
 
-#include <sys/time.h>
+#include <stdint.h>
 
-#ifdef __cplusplus
-extern "C" {
-#endif
+int64_t platform_lib_abstraction_elapsed_millis_since_boot();
 
-int64_t systemTime(int clock);
-int64_t elapsedMillisSinceBoot();
-
-#ifdef __cplusplus
-}
-#endif /* __cplusplus */
-
-#endif
+#endif /* __PLATFORM_LIB_TIME_H__ */
diff --git a/platform_lib_abstractions/loc_pla/loc-pla.pc.in b/platform_lib_abstractions/loc_pla/loc-pla.pc.in
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..1aad2f47
--- /dev/null
+++ b/platform_lib_abstractions/loc_pla/loc-pla.pc.in
@@ -0,0 +1,10 @@
+prefix=@prefix@
+exec_prefix=@exec_prefix@
+libdir=@libdir@
+includedir=@includedir@
+
+Name: loc-pla
+Description: QTI GPS Location Platform Library Abstractions
+Version: @VERSION@
+Libs: -L${libdir} -lloc_pla
+Cflags: -I${includedir}/loc-pla
diff --git a/platform_lib_abstractions/loc_pla/src/Makefile.am b/platform_lib_abstractions/loc_pla/src/Makefile.am
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..3936837d
--- /dev/null
+++ b/platform_lib_abstractions/loc_pla/src/Makefile.am
@@ -0,0 +1,40 @@
+AM_CFLAGS = \
+     $(LOCSTUB_CFLAGS) \
+     -I../include \
+     -fno-short-enums
+
+h_sources = \
+    ../include/platform_lib_android_runtime.h \
+    ../include/platform_lib_gettid.h \
+    ../include/platform_lib_includes.h \
+    ../include/platform_lib_log_util.h \
+    ../include/platform_lib_macros.h \
+    ../include/platform_lib_property_service.h \
+    ../include/platform_lib_sched_policy.h \
+    ../include/platform_lib_time.h
+
+library_includedir = $(pkgincludedir)
+library_include_HEADERS = $(h_sources)
+
+libloc_pla_la_SOURCES = \
+    platform_lib_android_runtime.cpp \
+    platform_lib_gettid.cpp \
+    platform_lib_log_util.cpp \
+    platform_lib_property_service.cpp \
+    platform_lib_sched_policy.cpp \
+    platform_lib_time.cpp
+
+if USE_GLIB
+libloc_pla_la_CFLAGS = -DUSE_GLIB $(AM_CFLAGS) @GLIB_CFLAGS@
+libloc_pla_la_LDFLAGS = -lstdc++ -lpthread @GLIB_LIBS@ -shared -version-info 1:0:0
+libloc_pla_la_CPPFLAGS = -DUSE_GLIB $(AM_CFLAGS) $(AM_CPPFLAGS) @GLIB_CFLAGS@
+else
+libloc_pla_la_CFLAGS = $(AM_CFLAGS)
+libloc_pla_la_LDFLAGS = -lpthread -shared -version-info 1:0:0
+libloc_pla_la_CPPFLAGS = $(AM_CFLAGS) $(AM_CPPFLAGS)
+endif
+
+libloc_pla_la_LIBADD = -lstdc++ -ldl -llog $(LOCSTUB_LIBS)
+
+#Create and Install libraries
+lib_LTLIBRARIES = libloc_pla.la
diff --git a/platform_lib_abstractions/loc_pla/src/platform_lib_android_runtime.cpp b/platform_lib_abstractions/loc_pla/src/platform_lib_android_runtime.cpp
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..447e02e3
--- /dev/null
+++ b/platform_lib_abstractions/loc_pla/src/platform_lib_android_runtime.cpp
@@ -0,0 +1,40 @@
+/* Copyright (c) 2014, The Linux Foundation. All rights reserved.
+ *
+ * Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without
+ * modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions are
+ * met:
+ *     * Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright
+ *       notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
+ *     * Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above
+ *       copyright notice, this list of conditions and the following
+ *       disclaimer in the documentation and/or other materials provided
+ *       with the distribution.
+ *     * Neither the name of The Linux Foundation nor the names of its
+ *       contributors may be used to endorse or promote products derived
+ *       from this software without specific prior written permission.
+ *
+ * THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED
+ * WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF
+ * MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND NON-INFRINGEMENT
+ * ARE DISCLAIMED.  IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COPYRIGHT OWNER OR CONTRIBUTORS
+ * BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR
+ * CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF
+ * SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR
+ * BUSINESS INTERRUPTION) HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY,
+ * WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE
+ * OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN
+ * IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE.
+ */
+
+#include "platform_lib_android_runtime.h"
+
+#ifdef USE_GLIB
+#include <loc_stub_android_runtime.h>
+#else
+#include <android/AndroidRuntime.h>
+#endif /* USE_GLIB */
+
+pthread_t platform_lib_abstraction_createJavaThread(const char* name, void (*start)(void *), void* arg)
+{
+    return android::AndroidRuntime::createJavaThread(name, start, arg);
+}
diff --git a/loc_api/fake_property_service.c b/platform_lib_abstractions/loc_pla/src/platform_lib_gettid.cpp
similarity index 81%
rename from loc_api/fake_property_service.c
rename to platform_lib_abstractions/loc_pla/src/platform_lib_gettid.cpp
index 9d660fac..86863273 100644
--- a/loc_api/fake_property_service.c
+++ b/platform_lib_abstractions/loc_pla/src/platform_lib_gettid.cpp
@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-/* Copyright (c) 2013-2014, The Linux Foundation. All rights reserved.
+/* Copyright (c) 2014, The Linux Foundation. All rights reserved.
  *
  * Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without
  * modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions are
@@ -24,22 +24,17 @@
  * WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE
  * OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN
  * IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE.
- *
  */
 
-#include <stdio.h>
+#include "platform_lib_gettid.h"
+
 #ifdef USE_GLIB
-#include <string.h>
-#endif
+#include <loc_stub_gettid.h>
+#else
+#include <unistd.h>
+#endif /* USE_GLIB */
 
-int property_get(const char *key, char * value, const char *default_value)
+pid_t platform_lib_abstraction_gettid()
 {
-    /* This will disable gps interface
-       value[0] = '1';
-     */
-    if (strcmp(key, "ro.baseband") == 0) {
-        memcpy(value, "msm", 4);
-    }
-    return 0;
+    return gettid();
 }
-
diff --git a/platform_lib_abstractions/loc_pla/src/platform_lib_log_util.cpp b/platform_lib_abstractions/loc_pla/src/platform_lib_log_util.cpp
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..37a5d4a7
--- /dev/null
+++ b/platform_lib_abstractions/loc_pla/src/platform_lib_log_util.cpp
@@ -0,0 +1,48 @@
+/* Copyright (c) 2014, The Linux Foundation. All rights reserved.
+ *
+ * Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without
+ * modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions are
+ * met:
+ *     * Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright
+ *       notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
+ *     * Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above
+ *       copyright notice, this list of conditions and the following
+ *       disclaimer in the documentation and/or other materials provided
+ *       with the distribution.
+ *     * Neither the name of The Linux Foundation nor the names of its
+ *       contributors may be used to endorse or promote products derived
+ *       from this software without specific prior written permission.
+ *
+ * THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED
+ * WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF
+ * MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND NON-INFRINGEMENT
+ * ARE DISCLAIMED.  IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COPYRIGHT OWNER OR CONTRIBUTORS
+ * BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR
+ * CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF
+ * SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR
+ * BUSINESS INTERRUPTION) HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY,
+ * WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE
+ * OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN
+ * IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE.
+ */
+#include "platform_lib_log_util.h"
+
+void loc_logger_init(unsigned long debug, unsigned long timestamp)
+{
+   loc_logger.DEBUG_LEVEL = debug;
+   loc_logger.TIMESTAMP   = timestamp;
+}
+
+char * get_timestamp(char *str, unsigned long buf_size)
+{
+  struct timeval tv;
+  struct timezone tz;
+  int hh, mm, ss;
+  gettimeofday(&tv, &tz);
+  hh = tv.tv_sec/3600%24;
+  mm = (tv.tv_sec%3600)/60;
+  ss = tv.tv_sec%60;
+  snprintf(str, buf_size, "%02d:%02d:%02d.%06ld", hh, mm, ss, tv.tv_usec);
+  return str;
+}
+
diff --git a/platform_lib_abstractions/loc_pla/src/platform_lib_property_service.cpp b/platform_lib_abstractions/loc_pla/src/platform_lib_property_service.cpp
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..1cc63abb
--- /dev/null
+++ b/platform_lib_abstractions/loc_pla/src/platform_lib_property_service.cpp
@@ -0,0 +1,39 @@
+/* Copyright (c) 2014, The Linux Foundation. All rights reserved.
+ *
+ * Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without
+ * modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions are
+ * met:
+ *     * Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright
+ *       notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
+ *     * Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above
+ *       copyright notice, this list of conditions and the following
+ *       disclaimer in the documentation and/or other materials provided
+ *       with the distribution.
+ *     * Neither the name of The Linux Foundation nor the names of its
+ *       contributors may be used to endorse or promote products derived
+ *       from this software without specific prior written permission.
+ *
+ * THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED
+ * WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF
+ * MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND NON-INFRINGEMENT
+ * ARE DISCLAIMED.  IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COPYRIGHT OWNER OR CONTRIBUTORS
+ * BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR
+ * CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF
+ * SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR
+ * BUSINESS INTERRUPTION) HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY,
+ * WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE
+ * OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN
+ * IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE.
+ */
+#include "platform_lib_property_service.h"
+
+#ifdef USE_GLIB
+#include <loc_stub_property_service.h>
+#else
+#include <cutils/properties.h>
+#endif /* USE_GLIB */
+
+int platform_lib_abstraction_property_get(const char *key, char *value, const char *default_value)
+{
+    return property_get(key, value, default_value);
+}
diff --git a/core/fake_sched_policy.c b/platform_lib_abstractions/loc_pla/src/platform_lib_sched_policy.cpp
similarity index 75%
rename from core/fake_sched_policy.c
rename to platform_lib_abstractions/loc_pla/src/platform_lib_sched_policy.cpp
index ce99b938..ba6b3505 100644
--- a/core/fake_sched_policy.c
+++ b/platform_lib_abstractions/loc_pla/src/platform_lib_sched_policy.cpp
@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-/* Copyright (c) 2013-2014, The Linux Foundation. All rights reserved.
+/* Copyright (c) 2014, The Linux Foundation. All rights reserved.
  *
  * Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without
  * modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions are
@@ -24,28 +24,18 @@
  * WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE
  * OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN
  * IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE.
- *
  */
 
-#include "fake_sched_policy.h"
+#include "platform_lib_sched_policy.h"
 
-/*===========================================================================
-FUNCTION set_sched_policy
+#ifdef USE_GLIB
+#include <loc_stub_sched_policy.h>
+#else
+#include <cutils/sched_policy.h>
+#endif /* USE_GLIB */
 
-DESCRIPTION
-   Local copy of this function which bypasses android set_sched_policy
-
-DEPENDENCIES
-   None
-
-RETURN VALUE
-   0
-
-SIDE EFFECTS
-   N/A
-
-===========================================================================*/
-int set_sched_policy(int tid, SchedPolicy policy)
+int platform_lib_abstraction_set_sched_policy(int tid, PLASchedPolicy policy)
 {
-    return 0;
+    return set_sched_policy(tid, (SchedPolicy)policy);
 }
+
diff --git a/platform_lib_abstractions/platform_lib_time.cpp b/platform_lib_abstractions/loc_pla/src/platform_lib_time.cpp
similarity index 81%
rename from platform_lib_abstractions/platform_lib_time.cpp
rename to platform_lib_abstractions/loc_pla/src/platform_lib_time.cpp
index 45bb8e6b..dc7dff11 100644
--- a/platform_lib_abstractions/platform_lib_time.cpp
+++ b/platform_lib_abstractions/loc_pla/src/platform_lib_time.cpp
@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-/* Copyright (c) 2013, The Linux Foundation. All rights reserved.
+/* Copyright (c) 2014, The Linux Foundation. All rights reserved.
  *
  * Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without
  * modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions are
@@ -25,24 +25,23 @@
  * OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN
  * IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE.
  */
-
-#include <stdlib.h>
-#include <sys/time.h>
 #include "platform_lib_time.h"
 
-int64_t systemTime(int clock)
+#ifdef USE_GLIB
+#include <loc_stub_time.h>
+#else
+#include <utils/SystemClock.h>
+#endif /* USE_GLIB */
+
+int64_t platform_lib_abstraction_elapsed_millis_since_boot()
 {
-    struct timeval t;
-    t.tv_sec = t.tv_usec = 0;
-    gettimeofday(&t, NULL);
-    return t.tv_sec*1000000LL + t.tv_usec;
+#ifdef USE_GLIB
+
+    return elapsedMillisSinceBoot();
+
+#else
+
+    return android::elapsedRealtime();
+
+#endif
 }
-
-
-int64_t elapsedMillisSinceBoot()
-{
-    int64_t t_us = systemTime(0);
-    return (int64_t) t_us / 1000LL;
-}
-
-
diff --git a/utils/Makefile.am b/utils/Makefile.am
index 0e7083eb..5e718439 100644
--- a/utils/Makefile.am
+++ b/utils/Makefile.am
@@ -6,19 +6,15 @@ AM_CFLAGS = -Wundef \
          -fno-short-enums \
          -fpic \
          -I./ \
-         -I../platform_lib_abstractions
+         $(LOCPLA_CFLAGS)
 
 libgps_utils_so_la_h_sources = \
-        log_util.h \
         msg_q.h \
         linked_list.h \
         loc_cfg.h \
         loc_log.h \
         loc_target.h \
-        loc_timer.h \
-        ../platform_lib_abstractions/platform_lib_includes.h \
-        ../platform_lib_abstractions/platform_lib_time.h \
-        ../platform_lib_abstractions/platform_lib_macros.h
+        loc_timer.h
 
 libgps_utils_so_la_c_sources = \
         linked_list.c \
@@ -26,8 +22,7 @@ libgps_utils_so_la_c_sources = \
         loc_cfg.cpp \
         loc_log.cpp \
         loc_timer.c \
-        loc_target.cpp \
-        ../platform_lib_abstractions/platform_lib_time.cpp
+        loc_target.cpp
 
 library_includedir = $(pkgincludedir)/utils
 
@@ -45,7 +40,7 @@ libgps_utils_so_la_LDFLAGS = -lpthread -shared -version-info 1:0:0
 libgps_utils_so_la_CPPFLAGS = $(AM_CFLAGS) $(AM_CPPFLAGS)
 endif
 
-libgps_utils_so_la_LIBADD = -lstdc++ -llog
+libgps_utils_so_la_LIBADD = -lstdc++ -llog $(LOCPLA_LIBS)
 
 #Create and Install libraries
 lib_LTLIBRARIES = libgps_utils_so.la
diff --git a/utils/linked_list.c b/utils/linked_list.c
index 92617fee..1109acd3 100644
--- a/utils/linked_list.c
+++ b/utils/linked_list.c
@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-/* Copyright (c) 2011, The Linux Foundation. All rights reserved.
+/* Copyright (c) 2011,2014 The Linux Foundation. All rights reserved.
  *
  * Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without
  * modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions are
@@ -31,8 +31,7 @@
 #include <string.h>
 
 #define LOG_TAG "LocSvc_utils_ll"
-#include "log_util.h"
-#include "platform_lib_includes.h"
+#include <platform_lib_includes.h>
 #include <stdlib.h>
 #include <stdint.h>
 
diff --git a/utils/loc_cfg.cpp b/utils/loc_cfg.cpp
index 037ffaf8..8c76d1fe 100644
--- a/utils/loc_cfg.cpp
+++ b/utils/loc_cfg.cpp
@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-/* Copyright (c) 2011-2013, The Linux Foundation. All rights reserved.
+/* Copyright (c) 2011-2014, The Linux Foundation. All rights reserved.
  *
  * Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without
  * modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions are
@@ -38,7 +38,7 @@
 #include <unistd.h>
 #include <time.h>
 #include <loc_cfg.h>
-#include <log_util.h>
+#include <platform_lib_includes.h>
 #if defined(USE_GLIB) && !defined(OFF_TARGET)
 #include <glib.h>
 #endif
diff --git a/utils/loc_log.cpp b/utils/loc_log.cpp
index 597b5b62..c64310eb 100644
--- a/utils/loc_log.cpp
+++ b/utils/loc_log.cpp
@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-/* Copyright (c) 2011-2012, The Linux Foundation. All rights reserved.
+/* Copyright (c) 2011-2012,2014 The Linux Foundation. All rights reserved.
  *
  * Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without
  * modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions are
@@ -34,11 +34,7 @@
 #include <sys/time.h>
 #include "loc_log.h"
 #include "msg_q.h"
-#ifdef USE_GLIB
-#include <time.h>
-#endif /* USE_GLIB  */
-#include "log_util.h"
-#include "platform_lib_includes.h"
+#include <platform_lib_includes.h>
 
 #define  BUFFER_SIZE  120
 
@@ -180,55 +176,3 @@ char *loc_get_time(char *time_string, unsigned long buf_size)
 
    return time_string;
 }
-
-
-/*===========================================================================
-FUNCTION loc_logger_init
-
-DESCRIPTION
-   Initializes the state of DEBUG_LEVEL and TIMESTAMP
-
-DEPENDENCIES
-   N/A
-
-RETURN VALUE
-   None
-
-SIDE EFFECTS
-   N/A
-===========================================================================*/
-void loc_logger_init(unsigned long debug, unsigned long timestamp)
-{
-   loc_logger.DEBUG_LEVEL = debug;
-   loc_logger.TIMESTAMP   = timestamp;
-}
-
-
-/*===========================================================================
-FUNCTION get_timestamp
-
-DESCRIPTION
-   Generates a timestamp using the current system time
-
-DEPENDENCIES
-   N/A
-
-RETURN VALUE
-   Char pointer to the parameter str
-
-SIDE EFFECTS
-   N/A
-===========================================================================*/
-char * get_timestamp(char *str, unsigned long buf_size)
-{
-  struct timeval tv;
-  struct timezone tz;
-  int hh, mm, ss;
-  gettimeofday(&tv, &tz);
-  hh = tv.tv_sec/3600%24;
-  mm = (tv.tv_sec%3600)/60;
-  ss = tv.tv_sec%60;
-  snprintf(str, buf_size, "%02d:%02d:%02d.%06ld", hh, mm, ss, tv.tv_usec);
-  return str;
-}
-
diff --git a/utils/loc_target.cpp b/utils/loc_target.cpp
index 5eff1714..b5a62972 100644
--- a/utils/loc_target.cpp
+++ b/utils/loc_target.cpp
@@ -38,7 +38,6 @@
 #include <cutils/properties.h>
 #include "loc_target.h"
 #include "loc_log.h"
-#include "log_util.h"
 #include <platform_lib_includes.h>
 
 #define APQ8064_ID_1 "109"
@@ -109,7 +108,7 @@ static bool is_qca1530(void)
 
     for (i = 0; i < QCA1530_DETECT_TIMEOUT; ++i)
     {
-        ret = property_get(qca1530_property_name, buf, NULL);
+        ret = platform_lib_abstraction_property_get(qca1530_property_name, buf, NULL);
         if (ret < 0)
         {
             LOC_LOGV( "qca1530: property %s is not accessible, ret=%d",
@@ -165,7 +164,7 @@ unsigned int loc_get_target(void)
         goto detected;
     }
 
-    property_get("ro.baseband", baseband, "");
+    platform_lib_abstraction_property_get("ro.baseband", baseband, "");
     if (!access(hw_platform, F_OK)) {
         read_a_line(hw_platform, rd_hw_platform, LINE_LEN);
     } else {
diff --git a/utils/loc_timer.h b/utils/loc_timer.h
index 0034d278..5ca15862 100644
--- a/utils/loc_timer.h
+++ b/utils/loc_timer.h
@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-/* Copyright (c) 2013, The Linux Foundation. All rights reserved.
+/* Copyright (c) 2013-2014, The Linux Foundation. All rights reserved.
  *
  * Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without
  * modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions are
@@ -34,7 +34,7 @@
 extern "C" {
 #endif /* __cplusplus */
 #include<pthread.h>
-#include "log_util.h"
+#include <platform_lib_log_util.h>
 
 /*
   Return values:
diff --git a/utils/msg_q.c b/utils/msg_q.c
index f82d4c03..1555668c 100644
--- a/utils/msg_q.c
+++ b/utils/msg_q.c
@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-/* Copyright (c) 2011-2012, The Linux Foundation. All rights reserved.
+/* Copyright (c) 2011-2012,2014 The Linux Foundation. All rights reserved.
  *
  * Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without
  * modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions are
@@ -29,8 +29,7 @@
 #include "msg_q.h"
 
 #define LOG_TAG "LocSvc_utils_q"
-#include "log_util.h"
-#include "platform_lib_includes.h"
+#include <platform_lib_includes.h>
 #include "linked_list.h"
 #include <stdio.h>
 #include <stdlib.h>