No Mediatek phones do not get any android version updates neither they get many custom roms because mediatek has closed
source kernel source code.
Not exact matches
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.
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).
These
kernel source codes will make it easier for developers to port custom ROMs to the HTC's latest handsets.
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.
HTC Android fans who are into some serious phone customization are coming home to some good news tonight, with HTC releasing the
kernel source code to over half - a-dozen devices.
Now, Amazon put together the
source code for the Kindle Fire
kernel and uploaded it to their developer portal.
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.
The G6's
kernel sources are published, however, only
Code Aurora Forum (CAF) driver binaries are available at the moment.
In other news, the
kernel source code also helped pave the way for modifications such as Magisk to be released.
UPDATE 01/30/2018, 9:55 A.M. EST: Today, Xiaomi posted the
kernel source code for the Mi A1.
With the
kernel source in hand, the XDA community has what it needs to dive into the Gear S3's firmware files and try to create port - friendly
code and device drivers.
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.»
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.
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.
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.
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.
It's made Android what it is today, and the importance of releasing
kernel source code can not be understated.
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 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.
After the article was published, however, XDA Recognized Developer SultanXDA was able to do some more digging into the
kernel source code and found incontrovertible proof that OnePlus did indeed orient the display panel upside - down:
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.
It is said to cost around 25k as per rumours, but what makes me worry is will they provide
kernel source code and will it have NTFS File Support likewise YU?
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.
Today, Xiaomi posted the
kernel source code for the Mi A1.
One of the first things developers look for when a new smartphone is released is the
kernel source code.
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 from software version 3.06.1700.10 (up from 2.14.1700.15) and Linux
kernel version 3.4.10 (unchanged from the 4.2 firmware).
The
kernel source code is from software version 3.06.1700.10 (up from...
Motorola is one of the few manufacturers that does this, and custom ROM and
kernel developers definitely like the fact that Motorola does open
source its
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.
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.
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.
If you can find the
kernel source code useful, you can grab the necessary files from the
source link below.
This time, it's Xiaomi with the Mi A1 Android One device, which still hasn't seen a
kernel source code release.