Software:MotoMagx
| Developer | Motorola |
|---|---|
| OS family | Linux (Unix-like) |
| Working state | Discontinued |
| Kernel type | Monolithic (Linux) |
| Official website | MOTODEV > Technologies > MOTOMAGX |
MotoMagx was a Linux kernel-based mobile operating system developed and launched in 2007[1][2] by Motorola to run on their mid-to-high-end mobile phones. The system was based on MontaVista's Mobilinux. Originally intended for 60% of their upcoming devices,[3] it was soon dropped in favor of Android and Windows Mobile operating systems.[4]
MOTOMAGX was only compatible with Motorola's GSM/UMTS devices (as shown below). This was due to the lack of an implementation compatible with Qualcomm CDMA2000 devices. As a result, Motorola often sold multiple device variants with radically different firmware. For example, the Motorola RAZR2 on T-Mobile shipped with MOTOMAGX, whereas the RAZR2 on Verizon Wireless shipped with Motorola's P2k firmware.
This created significant confusion for customers,[citation needed] as the user experience varied widely between two otherwise identical devices, simply based on which carrier they were on.
Devices
Phones based on this OS are:
- Motorola EM30
- Motorola i856
- Motorola ROKR E2
- Motorola ROKR E8
- Motorola ROKR/RIZR Z6
- Motorola U9
- Motorola RAZR2 V8
- Motorola VE66
- Motorola ZINE ZN5
- Motorola Tundra V76r
- Motorola ROKR EM35
- Motorola ROKR ZN200
References
- ↑ "Linux drängt in den Mobilfunkmarkt: Das Pinguin-Handy" (in de). 21 August 2007. https://www.spiegel.de/netzwelt/mobil/linux-draengt-in-den-mobilfunkmarkt-das-pinguin-handy-a-500996.html.
- ↑ Paul, Ryan (2007-08-08). "Motorola reveals new Linux-based mobile platform" (in en-us). https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2007/08/motorola-reveals-new-linux-based-mobile-platform/.
- ↑ Motorola Unveils MOTOMAGX Mobile Linux Platform. PR Newswire
- ↑ Albanesius, Chloe. Motorola Delays Cell-Phone Spinoff, Drops Platforms. pcmag.com. October 30, 2008.
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