Android O

I wish Treble was more like an opt-in thing where you can choose to receive updates directly from Google.

It's my understanding that you're still reliant on the phone manufacturer to push updates out?
 
PiKe said:
I wish Treble was more like an opt-in thing where you can choose to receive updates directly from Google.

It's my understanding that you're still reliant on the phone manufacturer to push updates out?
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Manufacturer/Network provider unless you're using a Nexus/Pixel device.
 
tom_e said:
Manufacturer/Network provider unless you're using a Nexus/Pixel device.
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@tom_e and @PiKe

Hmmm...
I hope to hear more about Project Treble with the Android O release today. As you know Treble, launched a few months ago, to speed up the slow Android version adoption and its resultant fragmentation. At first it was expected that only phones launched with Android O would get the Treble framework. Recently however, Google has said it is working with OEMs to bring Treble to other phones too. I would certainly hope that Samsung and LG are part of this project. It appears that to get the Treble framework, the minimum chipset requirement is the Qualcomm Snapdragon 821.

Previously, manufacturers had to wait for Qualcomm and other chipmakers to modify the new release to their specific hardware. After receiving the modified software from chipmakers, OEMs then made their own tweaks, tested it out with operators, and then released it to compatible smartphones. That typically took a long time! Now, with Project Treble, a separate interface is created between the Android OS framework and the OEM implementation. Google claims that it will work with chipmakers to ensure the vendor interface is compatible beforehand, and the validation of that will be done by a Vendor Test Suite (VTS).

If so, this should accelerate updates and reduce fragmentation. A win-win for the ecosystem.
 
sesevans said:
@tom_e and @PiKe

Hmmm...
I hope to hear more about Project Treble with the Android O release today. As you know Treble, launched a few months ago, to speed up the slow Android version adoption and its resultant fragmentation. At first it was expected that only phones launched with Android O would get the Treble framework. Recently however, Google has said it is working with OEMs to bring Treble to other phones too. I would certainly hope that Samsung and LG are part of this project. It appears that to get the Treble framework, the minimum chipset requirement is the Qualcomm Snapdragon 821.

Previously, manufacturers had to wait for Qualcomm and other chipmakers to modify the new release to their specific hardware. After receiving the modified software from chipmakers, OEMs then made their own tweaks, tested it out with operators, and then released it to compatible smartphones. That typically took a long time! Now, with Project Treble, a separate interface is created between the Android OS framework and the OEM implementation. Google claims that it will work with chipmakers to ensure the vendor interface is compatible beforehand, and the validation of that will be done by a Vendor Test Suite (VTS).

If so, this should accelerate updates and reduce fragmentation. A win-win for the ecosystem.
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Thanks again Google bot. Can always rely on you to post word for word a Google press release.
 
sesevans said:
@tom_e and @PiKe

Hmmm...
I hope to hear more about Project Treble with the Android O release today. As you know Treble, launched a few months ago, to speed up the slow Android version adoption and its resultant fragmentation. At first it was expected that only phones launched with Android O would get the Treble framework. Recently however, Google has said it is working with OEMs to bring Treble to other phones too. I would certainly hope that Samsung and LG are part of this project. It appears that to get the Treble framework, the minimum chipset requirement is the Qualcomm Snapdragon 821.

Previously, manufacturers had to wait for Qualcomm and other chipmakers to modify the new release to their specific hardware. After receiving the modified software from chipmakers, OEMs then made their own tweaks, tested it out with operators, and then released it to compatible smartphones. That typically took a long time! Now, with Project Treble, a separate interface is created between the Android OS framework and the OEM implementation. Google claims that it will work with chipmakers to ensure the vendor interface is compatible beforehand, and the validation of that will be done by a Vendor Test Suite (VTS).

If so, this should accelerate updates and reduce fragmentation. A win-win for the ecosystem.
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OK Google, how's my calendar looking this week?
 
https://www.blog.google/products/android/android-oreo-superpowers-coming-device-near-you/

Coming to a device near you
We're pushing the sources to Android Open Source Project (AOSP) for everyone to access today. Pixel and Nexus 5X/6P builds have entered carrier testing, and we expect to start rolling out in phases soon, alongside Pixel C and Nexus Player. We’ve also been working closely with our partners, and by the end of this year, hardware makers including Essential, General Mobile, HMD Global Home of Nokia Phones, Huawei, HTC, Kyocera, LG, Motorola, Samsung, Sharp and Sony are scheduled to launch or upgrade devices to Android 8.0 Oreo. Any devices enrolled in the Android Beta Program will also receive this final version. You can learn more at android.com/oreo.
 
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