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0 pointspjmlp2y ago0 comments

The major problem is Google not enforcing updates via their contracts.

Project Treble has made Android a pseudo microkernel with stable ABI for drivers.

However Google has decided it is still up to OEMs to decide if driver are to be shipped or not.

With no legal enforcement for accessing Google services, OEMs rather sell updated hardware.

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The obvious problem seems to be propriety device drivers, no? If they didn't shoot themselves in the foot with their licensing, the drivers would work with any kernel version.

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0 pointspjmlp2y ago0 comments

The major problem is Google not enforcing updates via their contracts.

Project Treble has made Android a pseudo microkernel with stable ABI for drivers.

However Google has decided it is still up to OEMs to decide if driver are to be shipped or not.

With no legal enforcement for accessing Google services, OEMs rather sell updated hardware.

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Zambyte2y ago

The obvious problem seems to be propriety device drivers, no? If they didn't shoot themselves in the foot with their licensing, the drivers would work with any kernel version.

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