About a week ago,
the kernel source code for MTK (MediaTek) leaked and this source code allows developers to build Android KitKat OS for devices using MediaTek chips.
After releasing the Android 4.4
kernel source code for the Galaxy Note 3 last week, Samsung is doing the same for its latest batch of tablets.
HTC has released
the kernel source code for a number of Android devices including several of the company's most recent smartphones and the HTC Flyer 7 inch Android tablet.
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.
UPDATE 01/30/2018, 9:55 A.M. EST: Today, Xiaomi posted
the kernel source code for the Mi A1.
That necessitated another release of kernel sources, and Motorola's compiled, publishing the Android Oreo
kernel source code for the Moto Z2 Force.
The kernel source code for the Moto G5S is now available for download on GitHub, having been released by Motorola Mobility.
That said, the phone maker has shown improvement with the recently released Mate 10 and the Honor 7X,
the kernel source code for which was released in December.
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.
The company released kernel sources for the Mate 10 and Honor 7X in December, and recently released the Android Oreo - based
kernel source code for the Huawei P10 and P10 Plus.
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.
Just a few days ago, Samsung released the Android 8.0 Oreo
kernel source code for the Exynos - based Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8 +, and for most users who received the update, it seemed to be working just fine — even if its lack of Project Treble left some disappointed.
Remember Asus has got gud brand recognition and regarding custom Roms, not all users will be rooting and Flashing Roms, only some of the 30 % of Power users actually do it.Asus has already released
kernel source code for its Zenfone 2, its the developers who are not that much interested in devopling custom roms but still some few developers contribute in creating custom roms for Asus Zenfones and also Zenfone 2 has got huge popularity so likely now many developers will be involved in developing custom Roms for Zenfone 2 but the problem is rooting the Zenfone 2 will void warranty.You can't expect 2 GB Ram ZE551ML Model to be priced below 14k but u can expect 2 GB Ram ZE550ML to be priced below 13k.
Today, Xiaomi posted
the kernel source code for the Mi A1.
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.
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.
While creating custom ROMs and kernels for the Moto G5S wasn't impossible until now, having access to the entire
kernel source code for the device should still facilitate the process of doing so and will directly contribute to the stability and consistency of your average custom ROM for the Moto G5S.
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.
Not exact matches
These
kernel source codes will make it easier
for developers to port custom ROMs to the HTC's latest handsets.
Now, Amazon put together the
source code for the Kindle Fire
kernel and uploaded it to their developer portal.
In other news, the
kernel source code also helped pave the way
for modifications such as Magisk to be released.
We're told that both
kernel source code as well as factory images will be released «in the next few days» and the company is planning
for the Android Oreo update «in the next month or two.»
A timely release of
kernel source code fulfills the GPLv2 requirements and improves relations with the enthusiast community, who are often some of the biggest cheerleaders
for a device.
The updated
kernel source code release has the potential to improve development
for the device, as the need
for hacks and workarounds will be reduced.
During a developers conference in China, Intel released the
source code for Android KitKat 4.4 with a 64 - bit
kernel optimized
for its CPUs.
It didn't make the Huawei Mate 9's
code available until six months after the phone's release, and the company took three months to release
kernel sources for the P10 and the P10 Plus.
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 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.
One of the first things developers look
for when a new smartphone is released is the
kernel source code.
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.
The
source code for the full operating system, including the
kernel, UI, libraries and key apps, is available
for free.
Code for Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1» 2014 edition» published ahead of October launch Samsung has released the kernel source code and other open - source bits for its latest high - end tablet, the Galaxy Note 10.1 2014 edit
Code for Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1» 2014 edition» published ahead of October launch Samsung has released the
kernel source code and other open - source bits for its latest high - end tablet, the Galaxy Note 10.1 2014 edit
code and other open -
source bits
for its latest high - end tablet, the Galaxy Note 10.1 2014 edition.
While there are more than a few things that the
kernel source code could end up being useful
for, it's commonly used by developers to create third - party ROMs and custom firmware
for the device that would let users customize it should they want to do so.