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Android is shifting to an “upstream first” development model for new Linux...

When you see the words “Android” and “fragmentation” in the same sentence, your mind probably immediately jumps to the Android version distribution chart. There are a few entities that most people...

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KTweak is a new kernel adjustment mod that optimizes the performance of...

Here at XDA, we love to keep tabs on kernel source code release events by various Android OEMs. The modus operandi of this practice lies in the fact that our brilliant aftermarket development community...

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WireGuard VPN protocol makes its way to Linux Kernel 5.6

Virtual Private Networks, or VPNs, can be an essential tool in the digital age. Due to growing privacy concerns or simple geolocation barriers, more and more users are taking advantage of the increased...

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ASUS ZenFone 6 gets 75Hz display refresh rate support via custom kernel

The ASUS ZenFone 6, or the ASUS 6z as it is called in India, is one of the surprise releases of this year, coming out as a very good smartphone alternative for those who dislike the more often...

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Xiaomi Mi 9 SE and Mi 8 SE kernel source code for the Android Pie release are...

Alongside the Mi 9 and Mi 8 flagship smartphones, Xiaomi also offers more affordable variants in each lineup. The Xiaomi Mi 9 SE and Xiaomi Mi 8 SE are great mid-range options for consumers who want a...

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SultanXDA releases a custom kernel for the Google Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL

If you’ve ever owned a OnePlus device and considered tinkering with it, chances are you might have come across a few custom kernels on our forums. If so, then you may have heard of the work done by XDA...

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Kernel source code for the Xiaomi Mi A1’s Android Pie release is available

While Android Pie was officially released earlier this year it has taken some smartphone OEMs a bit of time to get the update pushed out to some of their devices. With the Mi A2 receiving priority...

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Xiaomi Mi A2 kernel source code for the Android Pie update is now available

Earlier this year, Xiaomi released two Android One smartphones side-by-side. The Mi A2 and the Mi A2 Lite were both officially revealed in July and they were equipped with the Snapdragon 660 and...

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Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite kernel source code is now available

Xiaomi has been quite busy as this year begins to wrap up. The company has an event planned in New York next month, they just released the kernel source code for the Mi Mix 3, and now they have done...

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Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 kernel source code is now available

The Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 is one of the most interesting smartphones released this year because of its nearly bezel-less design, thanks to its magnetic slider. The phone launched in China late last month but...

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ZTE Axon 7 kernel source code for the Android Oreo release is available

The ZTE Axon 7 has been one of, if not, the most beloved smartphone from the Chinese manufacturer. People loved it for its dual front-facing stereo speakers, aluminum body, 5.5-inch 1440p display, and...

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Google Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL factory images and kernel sources are going live

Last week, Google finally put an end to the stream of leaks of the Pixel 3 by announcing the two devices. Despite the many leaks, there were a few details that were waiting to be discovered. Our...

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Chromebooks with Linux kernel 3.14 & older won’t get Linux app support

When Google announced Linux apps on Chrome OS, everyone was excited. We published an article where we listed all the older Chromebooks that would get Linux app support, as developers were already...

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We Sent Out Free OnePlus 6 Units to our Development Community. Here is what...

In June, we teamed up with OnePlus to offer a developer program to help encourage development within the XDA community. A handful of the top developers from the forums were chosen to receive a free...

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MagiskHide can now run on older Android devices with a custom kernel patch

MagiskHide can now run on older Android devices with a custom kernel patch. This is thanks to XDA Recognised Developer topjohnwu who has released the patches required to make the popular root-hiding...

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Video tutorials on how to build custom ROMs, kernels, and mods for Android

Have you ever wondered how to build your own custom ROMs or kernels? Have you ever wanted to learn how to even start? Well, now you can with a series of video tutorials made by XDA Senior Member...

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Google is Mandating Linux Kernel Versions in Android Oreo

Google has been offering Android as a mobile operating system for close to a decade. The company acquired it in 2005, unveiled it to the public in 2007 and then in 2008 we saw the first commercially...

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HTC 10 and HTC One A9 Android 7.0 Nougat Kernel Source Code Released

HTC just announced that they have published the Android 7.0 kernel source code for the HTC 10 and the HTC One A9. These newly published sets of kernel source code will go a long way towards helping...

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Custom Kernels for the Honor 8 and Honor 8 Pro Are Now Available

The Honor 8 was one of the best choices for a high-end, budget flagship last year, and the Honor 8 Pro is its recently released successor that brings a fresh design, amped up specs, and a bit more....

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Kernel Sources Released for the Huawei Mate 9 and Huawei P10

Under the GNU General Public License (GPL), any modifications made to the Linux kernel must be publicly shared if users have access to the binary. Android itself is licensed under the Apache Software...

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