Not exact matches
The release of the
kernel source code for both devices should make it easier for the development community to create custom ROMs
without needing to rely on workarounds.
That obligation doesn't force device makers to release
kernel sources in a timely manner, however, as many devices are released
without the accompanying
kernel source for weeks or even months.
The device's
kernel source code was released a little over 10 days ago which has allowed developers to build TWRP, but
without official factory images, lack of a dedicated recovery partition, and unfamiliarity with building TWRP for A / B partition devices, few dared to mess with their device in case it wouldn't boot anymore.