As every other Dev im not responsible if u brick your phone, even if all my roms are tested on my own oppo before i release i cannot be bothered if there is something wrong with your method of flashing or with your hardware etc.
This ROM is based of the latest AOKP ROM from maxwen so please give him all the credit
A big potion of work are the openpdroid patches aswell - done by mateor for 4.3 Source
I deserve nothing at all i just combined these 2 masterpieces
Q&A:
Q: Where are the screenshots?
A: No Screenshots as this rom isnt skinned and just a basic build
Q: What the heck is pdroid?
A: Take a look here for an explanation
Q: Do I need to wipe?
A: just wipe your caches and you should be good
Bugs:
Please Test, there should be no additional bugs to maxwen's rom.
Features:
Everything from AOKP and maxwen
Additionally:
- OpenPDroid Framework
Please install Pdroid manager application by svyat to configure the privacy extension Market Link
Downloads:
https://retro-consoles.eu/rom/
XDA:DevDB Information
[ROM][4.3][OpenPDroid] Maxwen AOKP based, a ROM for the Oppo Find 5
Contributors
Psych0_D0g, maxwen, FFU5y, AOKP, CyanogenMOD, mateor, svyat
ROM OS Version: 4.3.x Jellybean
ROM Kernel: Linux 3.4.x
ROM Firmware Required: Modem 4.1
Based On: AOKP
Version Information
Status: Beta
Current Beta Version: 0.2
Beta Release Date: 2013-10-06
Created 2013-09-30
Last Updated 2013-10-06
Reserved
01.10.2013 - Version 0.1 Beta:
- Initial Release
- Based on openproid patchset
- pdroid manager not yet integrated
Download
06.10.2013 - Version 0.2 Beta:
- Updated pdroid patched repos with upstream fixes
- Translation updates from upstream
- LCD Density Glitch Workaround by maxwen
- Integrated PDroid manager app
Download
nice will give it a shot when i get home!
Very pleased so far, comming from Oppo 4.2.2 beta this ROM is a pleasure to stay with... :good:
Many thanks!
Download Link - CM 12.1/Android 5.1.1:
Update CM 12..1 05/01 -
AndroidFileHost
Instructions:
Flash ROM(Link above)
BaNkS GAPPS - GAPPS
Donations
Please donate to keep this project alive!! It costs to maintain the hardware, Internet for the frequent updates and various fixes
Change log for 04/22 Build:
Android 5.1.1_r1
Stable Camera
USB OTG Update - This will make OTG super stable - This will be part of next release
Reboot Fix
CM Code Catch-up
Bluetooth updates
Memory optimisation
New CM SMart Dialer
Return of Silent mode
Silent mode toggle
CM File Manager update - I am not sure if anyone uses this
MMS Updates
Time to switch back to nuplayer
Things which are broken:
You tell me
*NewCM team have introduced couple of new apps which are included in this build. Check the build for the surprise
Ignore the titles of the download files, I have to fix those
XDA:DevDB Information
Lolli POP, ROM for the LG G4
Contributors
supy99, matrixzone
ROM OS Version: 5.1.x Lollipop
Based On: CyanogenMod
Version Information
Status: Nightly
Created 2015-05-07
Last Updated 2015-05-07
Reserved
Also Reserved
What is this rom based off of? Since the U.S. Variants aren't released yet, is this a port from the G3? Or from a Korean variant?
How do you flash when you can't root or install twrp?
No kernel source and placeholders are not allowed.
Provide GPL-compliant kernel source and something to actually download and flash, and the thread will be opened.
SlimRoms is a custom android operating system. Our main goal is to offer users a slimmed down yet feature rich alternative to other android operating systems.
The entire SlimTeam work together to bring you this tailor-made beauty straight from Android Open Source Project (AOSP) source code.
All of the sources can be publicly viewed through GitHub and you can stop by our public Gerrit to submit patches of any type.
Slim6 is the project name for SlimRoms based on Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow and offers the following original features:
Slim6 is still in its early stages of development so if your favourite feature is not back yet, don’t worry more will be added with later releases.
SlimLauncher
An Open source, feature filled launcher! -More fun than you can shake a stick at.
Important links:
slimroms.org - Our official website and your source for anything SlimRoms related.
Downloads - Slimify your device!
Installation instructions - Follow these steps if you want SlimRoms on your device.
FAQ - Have a question? Consider reading our FAQ first, you might find your answer there!.
Report-bugs - Found a bug? Send it our way!
Get in touch!
- You can contact SlimRoms at these places if you have questions, requests or feedback.
Google+
Twitter
Facebook
Disclaimer: We are not responsible for any damages to your device.
Flashing instructions:
Coming from another ROM, OR if a CLEAN FLASH is required
1) Download the Slim7 zip file
2) Download a 7.1.2 GApps package
3) Boot into recovery (TWRP)
4) Full wipe (Dalvik Cache, Cache, System, Factory Data Reset)
5) Flash the Slim7 zip file
6) Flash GApps
7) Reboot
Download:
Mega Slim 7.1.2
Gapps
IMPORTANT - PROBLEMS/ISSUES:
If you have issues, I need logs from you (logcat, last_kmsg, dmesg) linked to on pastebin.com or hasteb.in, showing the failure, along with a clear description of the steps that I need to take to exactly reproduce the problem. Please DO NOT complain about problems and offer nothing to help fix it. You will most likely be ignored...
NO ETA REQUESTS!
XDA:DevDB Information
slimroms, ROM for the Lenovo P2
Contributors
Wzedlare
Source Code: [url]https://github.com/SlimRoms[/URL]
ROM OS Version: 7.1.2 Nougat
ROM Kernel: Linux 3.18.31
Based On: aosp/caf
Version Information
Status: Beta
Created 2017-04-15
Last Updated 2017-04-16
# Friendly Notes:
- Which gapps should I install on this rom?
You should flash this one: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=529152257862716774
- How to root?
Check Post #3
- Can I install this rom on P2c72 variant?
I think this rom can also work P2c72, I didn't try it by myself but I think it works.
- Bugs?
Same as LineageOS 14.1; Notification LED and Dev Option
You can use led with this method : https://forum.xda-developers.com/lenovo-p2/themes/lenovo-p2-rooted-custom-led-t3589859
Thanks for the great rom! Please update RR to 7.1.2 also.
It's hard to pin down the Android codename in advance thanks to Google's notorious trolling. Remember Key Lime Pie and Milkshake? This time, everyone's first guess turned out to be the right one. Google has named Android 8.0 "Oreo" after the cookies produced by Nabisco.
Most Android names are generic treats like Marshmallow and Nougat. However, this is not the first time Google has worked with a company to use a name brand. KitKat was a surprise announcement in 2013. The agreement between Google and Nestle/Hershey includes some cool limited edition KitKat candy bars, too. It is unclear if there will be similar Android-themed Oreo packaging, but Google must have some manner of agreement allowing it to use the Oreo trademark. The statue does at least look a bit more daring than other recent bugdroid mascots.
There's not much new to report on the features in Oreo—we've been playing with the developer preview for months, after all. You can expect picture-in-picture support for apps, autofill apps, faster boot times, and those god-awful new emoji. Oreo is being rolled out to AOSP today, and updates for the Pixels and recent Nexus devices are in final testing now. You can expect the OTA soon on those devices.
Google has just announced that Android 8.0 Oreo will be uploaded to the Android open Source Project today, and that updates to the newest version of the platform are currently being tested by carriers for the Google Pixel, Nexus 5X, and Nexus 6P. Google says these updates will begin rolling out in phases "soon," along with updates for the Pixel C and Nexus Player.
Google has not clarified when factory images or OTA files will be available for devices at this time.
As a reminder, Android Oreo brings a number of new features to the table, including notification dots, enhanced speed, a brand-new set of emoji , more aggressive battery life management, and [finally] OS-level autofill.
Source : Google, AndroidPolice
Android 8.1 is the next version of the OS, Google app reveals..
Android 8.0 Oreo has only been out for a couple of weeks at this point, and hasn't actually made it to every single supported Nexus and Pixel device out there yet. Not to mention how long it's going to take for it to land on any other phone or tablet.
Even so, maybe you'd like to know what the next version of the OS will be? It's Android 8.1, by the way. This has been revealed by a teardown of the latest iteration of the beta Google app. The SDK used internally by the company to build said app outright says so.
As for the name, it makes most sense for Google to keep using Oreo - it would be a shame to switch from such a well recognized brand so soon, and it's also how it did things last year with 7.0 and 7.1 both being Nougat. If you're wondering when 8.1 will hit, remember that in 2016 Android 7.1 debuted with the Pixels only a couple of months or so after 7.0 updates started going out. So we assume that this year the second-gen Pixels will be the first devices to launch running Android 8.1, when they land in October.
Source : - Google, GSMARENA
Google announces Android 8.1 developer preview, final release planned for December
Google launched the new Pixel phones with Android 8.0, which is what last year's Pixel's have been running since the update. A new version of Oreo is on the way, though, and you can try it right now. Google has launched a developer preview for Android 8.1. As usual, it's supported on recent Google devices and can be installed in two ways.
The system images are available for download now, but that requires an unlocked bootloader. The beta program with automatic OTA updates will be available as well. You can sign up now, but it looks like the switch hasn't been thrown to push out the OTAs just yet. If you want to get on the dev preview, it's compatible with the following devices. The OTA files are available for sideloading, though.
Nexus 5X
Nexus 6P
Pixel C
Pixel
Pixel XL
Pixel 2
Pixel 2 XL
The Android 8.1 preview runs from today until the OS is released, which Google expects to happen in December. Installing the preview should not affect your data, but you never know. Running a developer preview does come with some risk, so make sure you've got your data backed up. Leaving the beta program will result in a device reset as well.
Google has a developer-oriented changelog up. Here's what you can expect in the new version.
Neural networks API: The Neural Networks API (NNAPI) provides apps with hardware acceleration for on-device machine learning operations. The API supports on- device model creation, compilation, and execution.
Notifications: Apps can now only make a notification alert sound once per second. Alert sounds that exceed this rate aren't queued and are lost. This change doesn't affect other aspects of notification behavior and notification messages still post as expected.
Improved targeting for low-RAM devices
Autofill framework updates: custom descriptions that the Android System shows in the autofill save UI, specify a Validator object that your app can use to decide if the Android System should show the autofill save UI, and more.
EditText updates
Programmatic Safe Browsing actions: Devs can control whether an app reports known threats to Safe Browsing, and have the app automatically perform a particular action—such as going back to safety—each time it encounters a URL that Safe Browsing classifies as a known threat.
Video thumbnail extractor: The MediaMetadataRetriever class has a new method, getScaledFrameAtTime(), that finds a frame near a given time position and returns a bitmap with the same aspect ratio as the source frame, but scaled to fit into a rectangle of given width and height.
Shared memory API: Android 8.1 (API level 27) introduces a new SharedMemory class. This class allows you to create, map, and manage anonymous shared memory that can be used by multiple processes or apps.
WallpaperColors API: Adds support for managing wallpaper colors. This feature lets you create a WallpaperColors object from a bitmap, a drawable, or by using the first three most visually representative colors. You can also retrieve details of the first three noticeable colors of a wallpaper.
Fingerprint updates
Source - AndroidPolice, Google
DISCLAIMER
Code:
[LIST]
[*]Your warranty is now void.
[*]I am not responsible for bricked devices, dead SD cards,
[*]thermonuclear war, or you getting fired because the alarm app failed.
[*]before flashing it! YOU are choosing to make these modifications, and if
[*]you point the finger at me for messing up your device, I will laugh at you.
[/LIST]
List of Android 8.0 / 8.1 Oreo Based Beta / Alpha Rom's
Osprey
1. [ROM]AospExtended ROM V5.2 [OSPREY]
2. [ROM][osprey] Unofficial LineageOS 15.0 by Alberto97
3. [ALPHA] AOSP 8.0.0 r17 [UltraDevs] [OSPREY] [5 OCT Patch]
4. [ROM]crDroid Android 4.0 [OSPREY] [UNOFFICIAL]
5. [ROM]Xenon HD [OSPREY] [UNOFFICIAL]
6. [UNOFFICIAL][OREO]XPerience 12.0.0
7. [ROM][OSPREY]OFFICIAL]Pixel Experience [AOSP]
8. [ROM][osprey] The Android Open Source Project
9.[ROM]CosmicOS 3.0 Chronus for Osprey[UNOFFICIAL]
10.[Osprey][8.0.0][Unofficial] Ground Zero ROMs || Validus [Beta][GZOSP]
11.[Osprey][VoLTE][AOSCP]CypherOS-5.1[UNOFFICIAL]
12.[ROM]LineageOS 15.1 [OSPREY/MERLIN] [UNOFFICIAL]
13.[ROM][Osprey]ResurrectionRemix v6.0.0[UnOfficial]
Merlin
1. AospExtended 5.2 for Moto G Turbo/Merlin!! By Innfinite4evr
2.[ROM][Merlin]ResurrectionRemix v6.0.0[UnOfficial]
3.[ROM][8.0.0] crDroid Android 4.0 [OSPREY/MERLIN] [UNOFFICIAL] By althafvly
4.[ROM][Merlin]OFFICIAL]Pixel Experience [AOSP]
Official OpenGapps for Oreo 8.1 has been released but still it's in Betahttp://opengapps.org/
TWRP
Osprey
[TWRP][osprey] TWRP for Moto G 2015
Merlin
[TWRP][merlin] TWRP for Moto G Turbo
Reviews For the Android 8 / 8.1 Based Alpha Rom's
LOS 15 Osprey Alpha Build
Battery Review - https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=73793250&postcount=381
In - Depth Review - https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=73928613&postcount=499
AospExtended ROM V5.0 [OSPREY] Alpha build
General Review - https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=74008848&postcount=37
In - Depth Review - https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=74097172&postcount=140
AOSP 8.0.0 r17 [UltraDevs] [OSPREY] Alpha build
General Review - https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=74107538&postcount=24
The Android Open Source Project 8.0
General Review - https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=74622199&postcount=32
Battery Review - https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=74640229&postcount=40
[Osprey][8.0.0][Unofficial] Ground Zero ROMs || Validus [Beta][GZOSP]
General Review - https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=74691620&postcount=12
Battery Review - https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=74692903&postcount=13
[ROM][8.1.0_r1] Pixel Experience [AOSP][OSPREY][UNOFFICIAL]
General Review - https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=74845271&postcount=47
rahul9999 said:
Initial manifest for official Lineage 15.0 has been Created today,
So they have started working on this
Source : - Initial manifest for Lineage 15.0
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That's pretty cool. My guess is that the first Oreo ROM for our osprey is going to be Lineage OS 15.0.
This time arround, Lineage should be the first one, since there is no fiasco like Nougat's two major releases at once (7.0 and 7.1.1). Remember how people used to get CyanogenMod 14.0 internal sources and put them into Nougat 7.0 ROMs for the osprey? Back then I used to love BeanStalk because it was pretty much the most stable Nougat ROM for my osprey. There was a bug with video recording but I was ready to trade new features for video recording.
nicolasmart said:
That's pretty cool. My guess is that the first Oreo ROM for our osprey is going to be Lineage OS 15.0.
This time arround, Lineage should be the first one, since there is no fiasco like Nougat's two major releases at once (7.0 and 7.1.1). Remember how people used to get CyanogenMod 14.0 internal sources and put them into Nougat 7.0 ROMs for the osprey? Back then I used to love BeanStalk because it was pretty much the most stable Nougat ROM for my osprey. There was a bug with video recording but I was ready to trade new features for video recording.
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I cant wait man. I need my cookie fix.
rahul9999 said:
Initial manifest for official Lineage 15.0 has been Created today,
So they have started working on this
Source : - Initial manifest for Lineage 15.0
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I'm not a fan of Lineage. I think I'll stick with CAF rom. It's the best I've ever flashed and the longest I've stayed with a rom.
melp57 said:
I'm not a fan of Lineage. I think I'll stick with CAF rom. It's the best I've ever flashed and the longest I've stayed with a rom.
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paranoid android is the best one.......caf roms are always better than los........though old build,you may try cosmic os....it is made by shubham singh and caf based............thats good too........but aospa 7.2.3 works like a charm..........it is my daily driver
With the support of Great Developers we should surely get Android Oreo for our device.. Also a CAF Based Rom but it will take a time as usual... Not sure how much time take for PA..
As i can see a work for Lineage 15 is going on very well & i think this would be our first Oreo ROM..
RijuSarkar13 said:
paranoid android is the best one.......caf roms are always better than los........though old build,you may try cosmic os....it is made by shubham singh and caf based............thats good too........but aospa 7.2.3 works like a charm..........it is my daily driver
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I've tried aospa but I don't really like it. It's not that stable for me on osprey, the Qualcomm camera doesn't work and I needed another camera app, PACKAGE INSTALLER WAS MISSING!!! I WASN'T ABLE TO INSTALL APKs, even through recovery. I needed to re-install it to make package installer work. Also, it's not that customizable. Not that Default Lineage is but after installing substratum, everything is perfect.
Sticking with LOS 14.1 + Open Gapps + Kali Nethunter until Lineage 15 gets released.
nicolasmart said:
I've tried aospa but I don't really like it. It's not that stable for me on osprey, the Qualcomm camera doesn't work and I needed another camera app, PACKAGE INSTALLER WAS MISSING!!! I WASN'T ABLE TO INSTALL APKs, even through recovery. I needed to re-install it to make package installer work. Also, it's not that customizable. Not that Default Lineage is but after installing substratum, everything is perfect.
Sticking with LOS 14.1 + Open Gapps + Kali Nethunter until Lineage 15 gets released.
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I launched so many apps with package installer...that's not roms fault...for example I installed nova Google companion from apkmirror and few other apps..not a single problem...Qualcomm camera got better in 7.2.3...though Moto z camera is always better...it has not much customisation and that is it's uniqueness...I always feel I am using a stock Moto so much improved ROM...I just love the aospa...
RijuSarkar13 said:
paranoid android is the best one.......caf roms are always better than los........though old build,you may try cosmic os....it is made by shubham singh and caf based............thats good too........but aospa 7.2.3 works like a charm..........it is my daily driver
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The CAF rom is updated.
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rahul9999 said:
With the support of Great Developers we should surely get Android Oreo for our device.. Also a CAF Based Rom but it will take a time as usual... Not sure how much time take for PA..
As i can see a work for Lineage 15 is going on very well & i think this would be our first Oreo ROM..
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Can't thank our Osprey Dev enough! This device is 2 yrs old and still going strong.
melp57 said:
The CAF rom is updated.
---------- Post added at 07:03 PM ---------- Previous post was at 07:01 PM ----------
Can't thank our Osprey Dev enough! This device is 2 yrs old and still going strong.
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Yes.. All credits goes to Great Dev Like @Alberto97 @ishubhamsingh @ Arcadee & Many more
melp57 said:
The CAF rom is updated..
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which one is updated? cosmic os?
RijuSarkar13 said:
which one is updated? cosmic os?
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Sorry, pa
...
Guy's... Thread Subject edited Related to Android Oreo development.. So instead of spamming any other active threads you can post here...
Also please bear in mind Don't ask for ETA for any Android Oreo ROM... It's against XDA Rules..
Our official Lineage Os maintainer @Alberto97 successfully booted Lineage Os 15 ROM on our device while testing..
So guys be patient development is going great & as per this source we will surely get official Lineage Os 15 ROM based on Android 8 Oreo
Poll added related to which Android Oreo Based Rom your waiting for..
rahul9999 said:
Our official Lineage Os maintainer @Alberto97 successfully booted Lineage Os 15 ROM on our device while testing..
So guys be patient development is going great & as per this source we will surely get official Lineage Os 15 ROM based on Android 8 Oreo
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Love to get my hands on what he flashed!
EDIT: nice poll!
edit: lots of threads out there saying how to flash oreo on any phone, but the fine print says only nexi and pixili.
edit: seems like Lineage by the end of this year which is fantastic. I assume both 14.1 and 15.0 will be running side by side for quite a while.
edit: Added to my sig to help folks fine it.
edit: @rahul9999 you might put in your sig... that's a very easy way to advertise it w/o breaking xda rules or going off track!!! and when was your English ever bad!
KrisM22 said:
Love to get my hands on what he flashed!
EDIT: nice poll!
edit: lots of threads out there saying how to flash oreo on any phone, but the fine print says only nexi and pixili.
edit: seems like Lineage by the end of this year which is fantastic. I assume both 14.1 and 15.0 will be running side by side for quite a while.
edit: Added to my sig to help folks fine it.
edit: @rahul9999 you might put in your sig... that's a very easy way to advertise it w/o breaking xda rules or going off track!!! and when was your English ever bad!
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Hehe thanks dude... will add this in my Sign sure
I Also want get my hands on what he flashed.. but we have to wait as stable build might take a time to develop... Soon LoS 15
BATIK RECOVERY OFFICIAL ALPHA-02 Kenzo
Support : TREBLE | NON TREBLE
Changelog :
- Initial build base TWRP-3.2.2.x
- Upstreamed Source Omni Oreo
- Add Featured : Extra Tools
Link :
BATIK RECOVERY
ALPHA-02
TREBLE | NON TREBLE
CHANGELOG :
- Initial build base TWRP-3.2.2.x
- Upstreamed Source Omni Oreo
- Add Featured : Extra Tools
DOWNLOAD :
Kenzo - https://t.me/ZHANreport/7161
#batik #recovery #kenzo
Source : ZHAN Project
• Channel Blog nTu21
• Channel Youtube Blog nTu21
This is not my work I am just sharing
Working perfectly all about good.?
why alpha? when can we expect a stable build?
shawon11 said:
why alpha? when can we expect a stable build?
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Sorry bro but this is not my work I am just sharing good TWRP:good:
Azizbagwan said:
BATIK RECOVERY OFFICIAL ALPHA-02 Kenzo
Support : TREBLE | NON TREBLE
Changelog :
- Initial build base TWRP-3.2.2.x
- Upstreamed Source Omni Oreo
- Add Featured : Extra Tools
Link :
BATIK RECOVERY
ALPHA-02
TREBLE | NON TREBLE
CHANGELOG :
- Initial build base TWRP-3.2.2.x
- Upstreamed Source Omni Oreo
- Add Featured : Extra Tools
DOWNLOAD :
Kenzo - https://t.me/ZHANreport/7161
#batik #recovery #kenzo
Source : ZHAN Project
• Channel Blog nTu21
• Channel Youtube Blog nTu21
This is not my work I am just sharing
Working perfectly all about good.?
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can u explain me what is treble?? advantage of treble??
i see on RN5 development there is many treble rom & treble twrp..
robbayani said:
can u explain me what is treble?? advantage of treble??
i see on RN5 development there is many treble rom & treble twrp..
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Project Treble is the Answer
The reason manufacturers have such a hard time pushing out prompt updates is because of all the work that has to go into getting the operating system to communicate with the hardware.
Traditionally, it worked something like this: the OS framework and low-level software were all part of the same code. So when the OS got updated, this low-level software–technically referred to as vendor implementation—also had to get updated. That’s a lot of work.
So, starting with Android 8.x (Oreo), Google separated the two. That means the Android OS itself can be updated without having to touch the vendor implementation. That, in turn, can be updated by itself if needed.
To put that in full context, before an update can be pushed out to an Android 7.x (or earlier) device, not only does the Android OS code have to be updated, but so does the low-level hardware code, which is generally maintained by the chip maker. So, for example, if Samsung wants to push an update to one of its phones, it has to wait for Qualcomm (or whoever made the chip) to update its code to work with the new Samsung code. That’s a lot of wheels turning at once, and each one is dependent on the other.
With Android 8.x and beyond, it won’t be like this anymore. Since the core hardware code is separate from the OS code, device manufacturers will be free to update their software without having to wait for the silicon maker to also update its code.
This should dramatically speed up the update process—in theory, at least. Updating devices will still be in the manufacturer’s hands, and since the first Oreo devices outside of the Google-maintained Pixel line are just now rolling out, we haven’t yet had a chance to fully see this in practice. Hopefully, it actually makes a significant change to the speed in which updates are written and pushed out.
Will My Device Benefit from Project Treble?
Now that’s the million dollar question, right? Unfortunately, the answer isn’t so simple (surely you didn’t expect it to be). That said, here are some facts:
If your device never gets updated to Oreo, it will never get Project Treble. No way around that. Sorry.
If your device does get updated to Oreo, it’s still not required to support Treble—that’s up to the manufacturer.
If you buy a new phone that runs Oreo out of the box, it is required to support Treble out of the box.
In short: Treble support on updated systems is still up to the manufacturers, but new Oreo devices will be required to support Treble moving forward.
So, for example, the Pixel 2 already supports Project Treble. The forthcoming Galaxy S9 will also support Treble out of the box. Google also updated the Pixel 1 to support Treble, but it’s unfortunately it looks like Samsung left it out of the Oreo build for the Galaxy S8.
If you’re curious about your own device, Android Police has a running list of all devices that will get Treble support, as well as a which ones will get updated to Oreo without Treble.
Android OS updates have been a constant point of contention for many years now, so it’s good to see Google finally addressing the issue. With any luck, this will put all Android devices closer to parity with Apple in terms of device updates.