AOSP Source Releases Are So Late Developers Disassemble Libraries to Report Bugs
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What commenters are saying
Commenters are frustrated with Google's delayed AOSP source drops, with some calling for a fork. Skeptics note that forking Android is extremely difficult due to complexity, Google's Play Services lock-in, and carrier/manufacturer restrictions. Some point to existing alternatives like GrapheneOS and /e/ OS, but note they depend on AOSP source. A few argue Google is still better than Apple regarding bootloader unlocking and source availability. Hardware support and chip maker cooperation are seen as bigger barriers than OS code.