Software:OmniROM
OmniROM 6.0.1 screenshot | |
Developer | OmniROM community |
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Written in | C (core), C++ (some third party libraries), Java (UI) |
OS family | Embedded operating system (Linux/Android) |
Working state | Current |
Source model | Open source |
|Final release|Latest release}} | 11 |
Marketing target | Firmware replacement for Android mobile devices |
Package manager | APK |
Kernel type | Monolithic (Linux kernel) |
License | Free software licenses: Apache License 2.0 and GNU GPLv2 |
OmniROM is an open-source operating system for smartphones and tablet computers, based on the Android mobile platform. It involves a number of prominent developers from other projects.[citation needed]
Development
OmniROM was founded in reaction to the commercialisation of ROM project CyanogenMod.[1] At launch, the project provided custom firmware based on Android Jelly Bean, and they moved to Android KitKat shortly after its release.[2][3] Their KitKat firmware included support for the Galaxy Note II, Galaxy Note, Galaxy S3, Galaxy S4, Nexus 4, Nexus 5, Nexus 7 (2012), LG Optimus G, Galaxy S2, HTC One (2013), Oppo Find 5, Sony Xperia T, Acer Iconia A500, HTC Explorer and Lenovo A6000.[4]
OmniROM quickly gained popularity during development of Android 4.4 KitKat.[4]
Russell Holly of Geek.com said "OmniRom is the ultimate Android tweaker ROM."[5] A later review said OmniROM is "one of the few community-focused Android builds available today that is focused on supporting as many devices as possible while adding new features as often as possible."[6]
In June 2015, the project started to release nightly builds based on Android Lollipop for the Asus Transformer Pad, Asus Transformer Pad Infinity, Nexus 4, Nexus 5, Nexus 6, Nexus 7, Nexus 10, Oppo Find 7/7a, OnePlus One, Sony Xperia Z and Sony Xperia ZL.[7]
Tomek Kondrat of XDA Developers, after an interview of two developers, said OmniROM has a distinct and polished Android experience, with a history of introducing excellent features, and said "Innovation, transparency, community, and freedom are the founding ideas behind the project!"[8]
OmniROM was one of the first custom ROMs to provide patches for the KRACK security vulnerability.[9]
In a detailed review on the OnePlus 5T for XDA Developers, Jeff McIntire concluded "OmniROM has some unique features" and called it "a no-frills, easy-to-configure ROM that won’t bog down your phone with bloatware."[10]
As of January 2018, Oreo builds were on a weekly update schedule. Williams Pelegrin of Android Authority said OmniROM is one of the more popular Android ROMs available, and it contains little to no bloatware; however, he criticized OmniROM’s camera app for taking pictures that are over-exposed and blurrier, particularly in low-light conditions.[11]
OmniROM was one of several ROM development teams being courted by ASUS, teaming with XDA, to help seed development for ZenFone 6.[12]
OmniROM was the first custom ROM for OnePlus 7T.[13]
OmniROM has been mentioned in books.[14][15][16]
OmniROM is currently based on Android 10.[17]
In March 2020, OmniROM began offering builds including MicroG.[18]
See also
- Android Open Source Project
- List of custom Android firmware
References
- ↑ Ray, Bill (October 16, 2013). "All cool kids' phones run ALTERNATIVE alternative custom Android ROM". The Register. https://www.theregister.co.uk/2013/10/16/android_custom_roms_splinter_over_openness/.
- ↑ "Of Jelly Beans and KitKats · OmniROM Blog". November 2, 2013. https://blog.omnirom.org/android-4.3/android-4.4/features/general/releases/2013/11/02/jelly-beans-kitkats/.
- ↑ Smith, Chris (November 10, 2013). "Android 4.4 KitKat plans for AOKP, CyanogenMod, OmniROM and Paranoid Android detailed". Android Authority. http://www.androidauthority.com/android-4-4-kitkat-aokp-cyanogenmod-omnirom-paranoid-android-detailed-315786/.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Agomuoh, Fionna (November 13, 2013). "Android 4.4 KitKat Update: Samsung Galaxy Note 2 Gets OmniROM Update And ROM Release Rundown". International Business Times. http://www.ibtimes.com/android-44-kitkat-update-samsung-galaxy-note-2-gets-omnirom-update-rom-release-rundown-1466968.
- ↑ "OmniRom Beta for Android makes for an awesome weekend project" (in en-US). 2013-11-30. https://www.geek.com/android/omnirom-beta-for-android-makes-for-an-awesome-weekend-project-1578564/.
- ↑ "Advanced Android: A look at OmniROM" (in en-US). 2014-06-19. https://www.geek.com/android/advanced-android-a-look-at-omnirom-1596940/.
- ↑ "We Have Lift-off! 5.1.1 Lollipop Nightlies Begin! · OmniROM Blog". June 21, 2015. https://blog.omnirom.org/android-5.1/development/features/general/releases/2015/06/21/lift-off-5-1-1-lollipop-nightlies-begin/.
- ↑ "OmniROM - Interview with Developers Max Weninger and Jake Whatley" (in en-US). 2017-10-10. https://www.xda-developers.com/interview-omnirom-developers-jake-max/.
- ↑ "Nexus, Pixel phones won't get their KRACK fix until December" (in en-US). 2017-11-13. https://www.slashgear.com/nexus-pixel-phones-wont-get-their-krack-fix-until-december-12507728/.
- ↑ "Hands-On Overview of Android Oreo-based OmniROM on the OnePlus 5T" (in en-US). 2017-12-31. https://www.xda-developers.com/android-8-1-omnirom-oneplus-5t-hands-on/.
- ↑ "OmniROM's Android 8.1 Oreo builds go on a weekly update schedule" (in en-US). 2018-01-02. https://www.androidauthority.com/omnirom-oreo-8-1-weekly-826847/.
- ↑ "ASUS calls on tinkerers to make custom ZenFone 6 firmware" (in en). https://www.engadget.com/2019/06/12/asus-seeds-zenfone-6-to-rom-developers/.
- ↑ Patel, Idrees (2019-11-23). "OnePlus 7T Development Update: First Custom ROM, Kernel, and Unbrick Tool released" (in en-US). https://www.xda-developers.com/oneplus-7t-development-update-first-custom-rom-kernel-and-unbrick-tool-released/.
- ↑ Ye, Roger (2017-05-31) (in en). Android System Programming. Packt Publishing Ltd. ISBN 978-1-78712-038-9. https://books.google.com/books?id=snc5DwAAQBAJ&q=omnirom&pg=PA52.
- ↑ Immler, Christian (2016-01-20) (in de). Android Hacking: Behalten Sie Ihre Daten auf dem Handy und nicht beim Geheimdienst: Schwachstellen und Sicherheitslücken finden und beseitigen. Franzis Verlag. ISBN 978-3-645-22295-2. https://books.google.com/books?id=rOB2DwAAQBAJ&q=omnirom&pg=PT449.
- ↑ Immler, Christian (2016-05-27) (in de). CyanogenMod: Installation und Praxis. Franzis Verlag. ISBN 978-3-645-20414-9. https://books.google.com/books?id=_tZ2DwAAQBAJ&q=omnirom&pg=PA152.
- ↑ "index · powered by h5ai 0.25.2". https://dl.omnirom.org/beryllium/.
- ↑ "OmniROM". 2020-03-10. https://omnirom.org/#blog.
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