If you’re looking to install third-party modifications, or play with TWRP custom recovery, and use AOSP ROM on these devices, then your wait is over as Xiaomi has released Kernel Source code based on Android Pie for both Mi 9 SE and Mi 8 SE. The kernel source would allow developers to create custom ROMs, recoveries and other MODs. Under GPL license, it’s mandatory for companies to publish kernel source of every change they make to Android Linux’s Kernel.
Additionally, Xiaomi Mi 8 SE was launched last year with Qualcomm Snapdragon 710, and recently it received Android Pie update. On the other hand, Xiaomi Mi 9 SE was unveiled last month with Android 9.0 Pie and Snapdragon 712 on board. both, There are indeed a few improvements in Mi 9 SE over its predecessor as it carries an improved chipset and Quick charge 4+ support. Xiaomi has bound kernel source code of both the Mi 9 SE and Mi 8 SE devices under the same branch due to their relativity.
All concerned users can get the source code of these devices from the source (GitHub repository) below. You can get Mi 9SE source code under the name of “grus”, and the Mi 8SE’s under “sirius”.
After a community backlash last year, the Chinese smartphone maker recently announced the decision to release the kernel source code quicker than before. In the past, the company has fallen short of their commitments, like when they revealed the Kernel source code of Mi Pad 4 after a wait of over three months.
