Xiaomi, like all other major phone manufacturers, uses Google's Android-based operating system in its phones. Sometimes with its own interface and basic modifications, sometimes relying on the basic AOSP. Since it is built on the basis of an open source system, it inherits all its legal requirements, such as GNU GPL, Apache, etc. So all its phones must publish the source of the kernel. Or it should, but it doesn't.
The release of kernel resources not only would Xiaomi comply with the requirements of the GNU GPL License, but it would also support further development. The kernel resources are the heart and soul of custom ruins, and are the basis of the custom ruins that many people seek and love. These include Pixel Experience, Paranoid Android, crDroid, ArrowOS, etc.
But incomprehensibly, Xiaomi is for some reason unable to release the kernel source for some of its older phones, thus preventing rom development. Such as:
- Redmi Note 11 / NFC (spes/spesn)
- Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G / Redmi Note 11E Pro (veux)
- Xiaomi 12T (plato)
- Xiaomi 12T Pro / Redmi K50 Ultra (diting)
- Redmi Note 12 4G (tapaz/topaz)
- Redmi Note 12 5G (sunstone)
- Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G (sweet_k6a)
- Redmi Note 12S (sea)
- Redmi K60 / POCO F5 Pro (mondrian)
- Redmi K60E (rembrandt)
- Xiaomi 12 Pro Dimensity Edition (daumier)
The Redmi Note 11 series was launched in January 2022. Kernel sources for smartphones such as Redmi Note 11, Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G have not yet been released. Moreover, the kernel sources for the Xiaomi 12T family have not been released yet.
The Xiaomi 12T and the Xiaomi 12T Pro is a super-mid-range smartphone. They have a powerful processor, a great AMOLED display and quality cameras. In particular, the 200 MP HP1 camera sensor of the Xiaomi 12T Pro allows you to take great photos.
This is embarrassing. Many are demanding the rapid release of the kernel resources for smartphones under the GPL License. It would be nice if Xiaomi would get its act together, because it's not good for its already not very good reputation. It is sad that they would rather break the "law" than open the way for developers and please the custom rom lovers.
