Google is making it harder to build custom ROMs for Pixel phones
Getting Pixel kernel source code is apparently no longer as simple as grabbing it from a public Git repository.
Google is reportedly altering its approach to providing custom ROMs for Pixel phones, making it more difficult for developers to obtain the necessary code. Previously, developers could easily download the code for Pixel phones drivers directly from open platforms. However, Google has now replaced this system with a manual request process.
Developers must now fill out a Google Form and wait for a response, typically receiving a Google Drive link to the code. This change has been noted by GrapheneOS, an alternative mobile operating system that values transparency in Android software. The upcoming Motorola phones are built on the GrapheneOS platform, which is designed to circumvent this issue.
This shift could impact users who rely on custom software for their Pixel devices, as the once open and transparent system for developing and testing software may now be more restrictive.
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