Google is making it harder to build custom ROMs for Pixel phones

Google is reportedly making developers request Pixel kernel code via Google Forms, causing long delays for custom ROMs like GrapheneOS.
Android Police

Custom ROM gives the OnePlus 2 a new lease on life with surprisingly stable Android 13 build

Dallas was working on cars at a Honda dealership rocking a MyTouch 4G when Artem and the gang started Android Police. It was this very website that got him into Android in the first place — he'd sneak ...
ExtremeTech

Google Keeps Android Open Source, But Custom ROMs Get Harder to Make

Google is not discontinuing the Android Open Source Project (AOSP), but it has made big changes that affect how Android source code is shared, especially for those who build custom ROMs of Android.
Android Police

My favorite custom Android ROM is dead

Manuel Vonau was Android Police's Google Editor until April 2024, with expertise in Android, Chrome, Pixels, and other Google products. For five years, he covered tech news and reviewed devices after ...
techtimes

Google Locks Pixel Device Trees, Making Custom ROMs a Nightmare for Android Devs

Custom ROMs have been a savior for Android users who want to push the lifespan of their phones beyond official support. Google just made that path much more difficult, especially if you own a Pixel ...
Liliputing

Unofficial ROM brings Android 13 to the Surface Duo

Microsoft’s Surface Duo is an Android-powered dual-screen mobile device that began shipping before Google had really done much to bring native support for dual-screen hardware to Android. So Microsoft ...
Android Authority

Android 13 comes to the Galaxy S7, S8, and Note 8 thanks to a custom ROM

Early builds of Android 13-based Lineage OS 20 have been released. The custom ROM was created for the Galaxy S7, S8, and Note 8. The ROM allows owners of these older devices to enjoy many of the ...