LeEco releases kernel source codes for multiple devices


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China’s LeEco have made public the kernel source codes of a total of 7 phones, a few TVs and a bunch of smart boxes to everyone.

The list includes:

  • Phones- Le S3, Le 1s, Le 1s Eco, Le 2, Le Max and Le Max 2.
  • TVs- Super 4 X55, Super 4 X43 Pro and Super 4 X65.

The move is seen as an attempt to get some 3rd party development going for their devices, along with keeping satisfied followers of GPL laws… something which could prove strategically beneficial for LeEco’s entry into the US amongst other international markets.

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A single UI can never satisfy all consumers who resort to customise it. But some want to go further to make hardware-level adjustments so that their custom ROM’s can run efficiently. Now that the source codes have been released, we can expect to see smoother running ROM’s and customisations soon.

If you have what it takes to tinker with kernel code, you can download here.

Chinese companies, especially those with global aspirations are gradually but definitely starting to realise the worth of making public the source codes for their devices. It’s great, because it works well for almost everyone involved this way.

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24 Comments

  1. MattD
    November 30, 2016

    Pros for leeco. People asked for sources with petitions, they answered “we’ll think about it”, and now here they are. Smart marketing move, although no all of the devices are here, but it’s a clever move nonetheless… Maybe in the future they’ll release more… Modders will have busy days ?

  2. Cynaegeirus
    November 30, 2016

    we are practically begging them to give us the kernel for le 1 pro US more than 6 months now…

    • Marco Lancaster
      November 30, 2016

      For Le1 its complicated, MTK owns copyright of their code, and don’t allow full source sharing. In the end if they share anything it could be a in functional source.

      • Riccardo Benzoni
        November 30, 2016

        le1 pro US has Snapdragon 810

        • Marco Lancaster
          November 30, 2016

          Oh yeah! My bad, too many Le, X, S and Pro names that I confused it with the MTK variant e.e

  3. Marco Lancaster
    November 30, 2016

    That is a good step, specially when the most criticized point in US since their phones launch was the pointless EUI.

  4. E8hffff
    November 30, 2016

    Always good news when a company decides these types of moves. Maybe Vernee is biting.

  5. MattD
    November 30, 2016

    Pros for leeco. People asked for sources with petitions, they answered “we’ll think about it”, and now here they are. Smart marketing move, although no all of the devices are here, but it’s a clever move nonetheless… Maybe in the future they’ll release more… Modders will have busy days 😂

  6. Cynaegeirus
    November 30, 2016

    we are practically begging them to give us the kernel for le 1 pro US more than 6 months now…

    • Marco Lancaster
      November 30, 2016

      For Le1 its complicated, MTK owns copyright of their code, and don’t allow full source sharing. In the end if they share anything it could be a in functional source.

    • Riccardo Benzoni
      November 30, 2016

      le1 pro US has Snapdragon 810

    • Marco Lancaster
      November 30, 2016

      Oh yeah! My bad, too many Le, X, S and Pro names that I confused it with the MTK variant e.e

  7. Marco Lancaster
    November 30, 2016

    That is a good step, specially when the most criticized point in US since their phones launch was the pointless EUI.

  8. kilomud
    November 30, 2016

    why doesnt shitomi do this?
    what is stoping them?
    MiUi is total garbage.

    • Dominó85
      November 30, 2016

      Why is MIUI a total garbage? If You are too dumb for MIUI, then do not use it. MIUI is really hard for those who doesn’t even try to understand it.

    • Qidamin
      November 30, 2016

      I am Miui user and sorry, but I cannot go back to stock Android! I just don’t like it.

  9. E8hffff
    November 30, 2016

    Always good news when a company decides these types of moves. Maybe Vernee is biting.

  10. kilomud
    November 30, 2016

    why doesnt shitomi do this?
    what is stoping them?
    MiUi is total garbage.

    • Dominó85
      November 30, 2016

      Why is MIUI a total garbage? If You are too dumb for MIUI, then do not use it. MIUI is really hard for those who doesn’t even try to understand it.

    • Qidamin
      December 1, 2016

      I am Miui user and sorry, but I cannot go back to stock Android! I just don’t like it.

  11. Qidamin
    November 30, 2016

    Good news, Xiaomi should go the same way, with their locked bootloader they have created more problems than expected.

  12. Qidamin
    December 1, 2016

    Good news, Xiaomi should go the same way, with their locked bootloader they have created more problems than expected.

  13. lildwell
    December 4, 2016

    This is interesting news. With Xda is working on cm 14, this might just be my next phone.

  14. lildwell
    December 4, 2016

    This is interesting news. With Xda is working on cm 14, the le max 2 might just be my next phone.