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by Xuzz 5689 days ago
Closed source Android port? I thought Android was open?
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Android is Apache licensed, so AOSP source is available but most vendors do not release their own source code that actually ships on the device.

The Android port on the WM8505 has a ton of hardware-specific hacks in it, including significant custom userland code to set the framebuffer modes up properly. Things that would be put into the kernel in a well-designed system (IMHO.)

Interesting; I didn't know that. Thanks!