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The problem was hardware manufacturers ie processor etc would not support newer versions of the OS and kernals. Thats why they have come up with project treble
by xbmcuser 8y ago
The problem was hardware manufacturers ie processor etc would not support newer versions of the OS and kernals. Thats why they have come up with project treble with that you would be able to install newer versions of android long after they themselves stop giving updates.
- vvanders 8y agoYou build that into the contract when you launch the phone. Pretty standard stuff, just costs money.
- pjmlp 8y agoThat is what business contracts are for. Treble doesn't help anything because OEMs are the ones still pushing updates, and only devices released with Oreo are oblieged to be compliant with Treble. Which is why even in 2018 most new devices have been released with 7, upgradable to 8. But I am glad OEMs keep ignoring Google, as they finally added update clasues on their licensing contracts. After one year, Oero has achieved a meager 21.5%. EDIT: 11% => 21.5%
- kakarot 8y agoIs 21.5% really so meager considering the amount of older Android phones in circulation?
- NullPrefix 8y agoWouldn't be a problem if hardware would have drivers in mainline kernel