HTC has opened the source code of cores used in the firmware -based fresh
flagship HTC One (M8). His appearance will give a new impetus to the development of third-party assemblies and modifications to this smartphone .
The Linux kernel is the basis of all of the Android system and is responsible for proper interaction between the OS and hardware. It is licensed under the GPL, which means that any changes done in it shall be published on the first request of the consumer / buyer. Companies usually do not wait for this and spread " sources " themselves .
Come and HTC, revealing the kernel code almost immediately after the announcement of the new firmware or device.
As a brief retreat want to emphasize the fact that most of the Android published under a different license - Apache. Unlike the GPL, it does not require a secondary product of openness, just mention the fact of using the source code. That is, changes in publication AOSP by Google - is a voluntary step.
Go back to HTC and available on the official website of HTCDev code. Taiwanese manufacturer has provided not only a " source " for all nuclear options HTC One (M8), and operator covering flagship version from Asia, Europe and the United States , but also a number of files strapping . Again and put the code for GPE- devices already published before, but tucked away in the same day.
As mentioned above , lined with HTC files - a big help to an independent developer community . This source code will help to make third-party firmware for One (M8), of which there are already several pieces, more stable , give up some so-called " crutch ."
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