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Kernel sources are now available for the latest phones from ASUS, POCO, Sony, and more
Kernel sources for ASUS ZenFone 8, POCO X3 Pro, Sony Xperia Pro, and a bunch of Realme devices have been uploaded online.
There is an abundance of options in the Android smartphone market. Along with that, there are countless options to customize and modify your phone beyond the options offered by OEMs, thanks to the devoted developers who make XDA such a unique community. One of the prerequisites for these custom modifications is the availability of kernel sources for each phone and many companies update them routinely. The kernel source of ASUS ZenFone 8, POCO X3 Pro, Sony Xperia Pro, and some Realme phones recently uploaded online.
Realme UI 2.0 based on Android 11 Early Access announced for Realme 6, X3, X2, C12, and C15
Early access registrations for Realme UI 2.0 based on Android 11 are now open for the Realme 6, X3, X2, C12, and C15.
Shortly after Google rolled out the first stable build of Android 11 for its Pixel lineup, Realme showcased Realme UI 2.0 based on Android 11. The latest software release from the Chinese brand packed several new features from OPPO's ColorOS 11, including new customization options, performance improvements, privacy features, and more. A few days after unveiling Realme UI 2.0, the company shared an early access roadmap for its devices. Since then, the company has released early access builds of Realme UI 2.0 to a couple of devices, including the Realme 7 Pro, Narzo 20, 6 Pro, Narzo 20 Pro, X2 Pro, and more. The company has also released a stable version of Realme UI 2.0 to the Realme X50 Pro.
Kernel sources for the POCO M2 Pro/Redmi Note 9S/9 Pro/9 Pro Max, Moto G9/G9 Play, Realme C11/C12/C15, and Realme V3/V5/X7/X7 Pro are now available
The kernel source code for the POCO M2 Pro, Redmi Note 9 Pro/9 Pro Max, Moto G9 and several Realme phones are now available for download.
There is a direct correlation between the developer-friendliness of a particular Android OEM and their stance on publishing the kernel source code for the smartphones they sell. The companies are obliged to provide the source code – upon request – for any Linux kernel binaries that ship on their devices to comply with the requirements of the GNU General Public License (GPL) v2. A handful of manufacturers are known for releasing such sources in a timely manner. Xiaomi is one of the most notable names in this field, and the OEM has now refreshed its official GitHub repository with the kernel source code corresponding to a bunch of popular phones. Moreover, sources for the recently released Motorola Moto G9/G9 Play as well as several Realme phones are now available for download.
Realme is bringing 10 new smartphones, a smartwatch, a smart TV, 2 earbuds, and a bunch of IoT devices to Europe
At IFA 2020, Realme announced its plans to launch 10 new smartphones, a smartwatch, a smart TV, earbuds, and more products in Europe.
Realme got real serious at IFA 2020 this week, revealing just how committed the company is to increasing its presence in the European market. The technology brand, which is one of the newer companies after spinning off from OPPO, has already taken the e-commerce tech scene by storm in India, and they're hoping to achieve the same success in Europe.