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From https://calyxos.org/news/2025/06/11/android-16-plans/ -

> Google did not publish any device-specific source code for supported, modern Pixel devices.

> In previous years, Google released full device trees alongside new Android versions. This allowed developers to build and boot AOSP on Pixel hardware relatively easily.

> With Android 16, only the platform/framework code has been released. The device trees are missing, at least for now.

> This means AOSP 16 cannot currently be built or run on any recent Pixel device easily just using official source. It’s unclear whether this is a delay or a policy change. Either way, it seriously disrupts custom ROM development and our porting efforts.



That's awful. I bought a pixel because the ecosystem around alternative android roms was healthy. This seems to change that.

Why can't I just get a general purpose computer in my pocket? Why is everything so hostile? I am willing to pay!




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