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Android common kernels(ACK) are downstream of Linux kernels with so many patches which are not there in the Linux kernels. So Linux having short 2 years update
by roneythomas6 3y ago
Android common kernels(ACK) are downstream of Linux kernels with so many patches which are not there in the Linux kernels. So Linux having short 2 years update cycle doesn't have much implication on ACK.
- CameronNemo 3y agoThat's a disappointing answer if it is really the case. One has to question why they can't forward port their changes for a handful of years.
- charcircuit 3y agoThey have been been upstreaming patches to the kernel. In fact Android works with a stock Linux kernel now.
- NewJazz 3y agoFor the nonexistent Pixel 8? Or are you referring to running on a Pixel 6a, for example: https://wiki.postmarketos.org/wiki/Google_Pixel_6a_(google-bluejay) https://wiki.postmarketos.org/wiki/Google_Pixel_6a_(google-b... This device is marked as not booting.
- charcircuit 3y agoI'm stating a general fact that the patches in ACK are not needed for Android to work.
- NewJazz 3y agoMany past Pixel devices, which are still in support, cannot seem to run a mainline kernel.
- charcircuit 3y agoACK is built on top of the LTS, so it done impact how long a version of ACK exists.