The source code for Android 16 QPR2 is now available following the update's rollout for Pixel devices. Here's why that matters.

No delay this time! It was released alongside the release of QPR2 itself

  • potatopotato@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
    572·
    9 hours ago

    We really need an open source mobile operating system that isn’t controlled by tech megacorps.

    Android is far too compromised by corporate profit motives.

    • it helps network operators identify tether traffic and prevents it from being hidden by the systems VPN.

    • it facilitates vendor pre installed adware, bloat ware, and malware that can’t be uninstalled

    • it facilitates carrier locking to prevent users from switching carriers

    • epyon22@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
      102·
      7 hours ago

      I mean it is open source and you can go with something like lineage or graphineos to get around those things

        • Turret3857@infosec.pubEnglish
          2·
          2 hours ago

          Graphene is the only rom not hamstrung by thay issue because they have OEM access. They had QPR1 code before most anyone else did. Im not a huge fan of the project but, credit where its due i dont think theyre going anywhere.