Android 16 QPR1 source finally lands on AOSP

The Android 16 QPR1 source code is now live on the AOSP (Android Open Source Project) (via Reddit ). This means custom ROMs ...
Android Authority

This is why I still use an Android custom ROM in 2024

Why install a custom ROM in 2024? The biggest reason to install a custom ROM hasn’t changed in over a decade — an aftermarket OS can extend the life of older Android devices that have long been ...
Android Authority

Nothing reveals the shocking cost of building a custom smartphone OS

Nothing’s latest video with MrWhoseTheBoss breaks down what it really costs to build a smartphone OS from scratch. The team estimates a total cost of $40.47 million, higher than the approximate $26 ...
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Amazon Fire TVs could ditch Android for custom Vega OS sooner than you'd think — here's what we know

Amazon could be replacing Android on Fire TV devices with the custom "Vega OS" as soon as next week. The new system is apparently Linux-based and set to launch before the end of 2025. According to The ...
Android Police

Don't buy a Google Pixel if you want to use a third-party launcher

Rajesh started following the latest happenings in the world of Android around the release of the Nexus One and Samsung Galaxy S. After flashing custom ROMs and kernels on his beloved Galaxy S, he ...
Liliputing

Fire OS hack lets you install custom launchers on Fire TV and tablet devices, disable OTA updates, and install blocked apps

Amazon’s Fire TV and Fire Tablet devices run a modified version of Android called Fire OS that allows you to stream music and video from Amazon, Netflix, and a wide ...