The Moto Z2 Force also recently received the Android Oreo update, and Motorola was quick to release
updated kernel sources.
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.
Not exact matches
The
kernel source for the latest Ice Cream Sandwich
update, build 3.14.605.12, the one you received on your devices at the end of July, has been released!
UPDATE 01/30/2018, 9:55 A.M. EST: Today, Xiaomi posted the
kernel source code for the Mi A1.
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.»
Since then, the Moto X4 has received its Android 8.0 Oreo
update, which means that the manufacturer has to release
kernel sources for the
updated binaries on the devices.
Besides the
kernel sources, users have a lot to be excited regarding this
update.
At Rs. 13,999, the Mi A1 is still one of the best devices out there (even if we take the lack of
kernel sources into account), and the Oreo
update is sure to improve its user experience.
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.
Regardless, with the availability of
kernel sources (which we hope are
updated for the Oreo release!)
The
update comes immediately after both HTC and Samsung released their Android 4.3
kernel sources online.
No Mediatek phones do not get any android version
updates neither they get many custom roms because mediatek has closed
source kernel source code.