Motorola has started rolling out the Android 9 Pie update to the majority of its devices. They have already rolled out the Android Pie update for Moto G6, G6 Play, Z3 Play and few other devices. Along with the official availability of the Android 9.0 Pie on Moto G6 Plus and P30 Note device, Kernel source has also been released. The Lenovo owned company has published Android Pie based kernel source codes for both the devices.
It’s a boon for users, as the new kernel source would allow the developers to create custom ROMs based on the Android Pie for both the device. Motorola took to Github and published the new kernel sources for P30 Note and Moto G6 Plus. The first kernel package is for the ‘Chef’ aka P30 Note. Although, a similarly nicknamed named device, Motorola One Power is also speculated to receive the kernel package. Overall, both the devices will get custom ROMs based on Android Pie soon.
Another device is the Moto G6 Plus, nicknamed ‘Evert’. The kernel source for G6 Plus will not be compatible with the Moto G6 device. Although, concerned developers can start downloading the kernel source from the source link below.
Motorola has always remained ahead in distributing the kernel source code of their devices. It’s a rule distribute the new kernel source code under the GPLv2 license of Linux which legally necessitates kernel source code distribution.
Additionally, Motorola launched P30 Note in Septemeber, 2018 with Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 chipset. It is available in 4/6GB RAM and 64 GB internal storage. On the other hand, Moto G6 Plus launched last year in May with Snapdragon 630 chipset. It is available in two different variants of 4/6GB RAM and 64/128 GB internal storage. Both devices have received a good response and managed to garner huge sales.
Now, the availability of Android Pie Kernel source of both the devices will open doors for third-party ROMs development. By the way, How many of you are eagerly waiting for customised Android Pie based ROM?
