Not exact matches
Its
kernel is based
on the
source code published by Barnes and Noble and the userspace is principally adapted from the Android Open Source Project (
source code published by Barnes and Noble and the userspace is principally adapted from the Android Open
Source Project (
Source Project (AOSP).
In the news recently was that the smartphone company Xiaomi has not released the
kernel source code for its Android phone that has been
on the market for over 3 months.
Sony is offering its
source code (device tree and
kernel with a proper changelog) as a reference to other developers working
on custom ROMs popular here at XDA.
The
kernel source code for the Moto G5S is now available for download
on GitHub, having been released by Motorola Mobility.
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.
Fortunately for users, access to the
kernel source code may not even be fully necessary in order to enjoy an AOSP - based custom ROM, at least
on Huawei or Honor devices running Android Oreo.
Since the
kernel shipped
on Android devices is based
on the Linux
kernel, device makers are obligated under the GPL v2 to release the
source code for the
kernel.
The company's move comes only three weeks after it debuted the
kernel source code for the Moto G5S Plus, having not set up its mid-range Android lineup for support
on the part of the -LSB-...]
Motorola Mobility released the
kernel source code for a build of Android 7.1.1 Nougat designed for the Moto Z Play, with the company publishing its work
on GitHub earlier this week.
Essential is making good
on its previous promise as the company recently released the
kernel source code for the Essential PH - 1 smartphone together with its Wi - Fi drivers.
The
kernel source code is now available
on Github for developers to download and play around with, and even use to build custom
kernels and custom ROMs for the mid-range smartphone from Motorola.
HTC has pushed out the
kernel source code for its U11 + phone which means that anyone who is a developer for apps or other types of content, will have what they need to get started
on working with the specifics in regards to the software and compatibility of the device with their creations.
Razer has officially released the
kernel source code for the Razer Phone earlier today which means that any developers who have been hoping to get their hands
on this data will now be able to begin work (or perhaps further their work)
on developing software for the device specifically.
The company's move comes only three weeks after it debuted the
kernel source code for the Moto G5S Plus, having not set up its mid-range Android lineup for support
on the part of the independent developer community.