Good news for custom ROMs: Google just released the Android 16 QPR2 source code

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

Android 16 QPR1 source finally lands on AOSP

G oogle pushed the first QPR (Quarterly Platform Release) of Android 16 in September, but never pushed the updated codebase to AOSP. Alongside the missing device trees and driver ...
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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 ...
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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.