Kernel sources - Released!!! Link up!!

[michael9413]

Hi guys,
After being fed up for long time, we have some good news to cheer about. And the news is from Hugo Barra again. I was going through YouTube and saw Hugo answering 2 people in the comments section about the kernel sources.
Q.1 by Ryan Berkeley -
"Redundant, because I asked this question on another youtube video of yours. Here's the question. When are the kernals going to be released? According to GPL, that needs to be released and we might get a sub forum on XDA for it? This phone isn't for me, but once the phone crosses the warranty stage, I'd like to see it last longer than a mere 2 years like my #lgoptimus2x"
Reply from Hugo : Mi 3 kernel source coming in the next few weeks, please stand by!""

Q.2 by Anish Pawar -
"When is Xiaomi releasing kernel sources for mi3?"
Reply from Hugo : "n a few weeks, we're really sorry about the delay! Has to do with the fact that Mi 4 is using the same kernel source, so we're just putting the finishing touches on what we plan to release.

Source :
Comment 1 : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MTQsoA4XPdE&google_comment_id=z13kxh2htq20hfkjo04chf5bmozhvhwinyk0k
Comment 2 : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MTQsoA4XPdE&google_comment_id=z12rebxbblrbcjkyn04cctxjgquje5b4q20

until 2 months it is still pending... ZZZZZ

 

[sivabommakanti]

until 2 months it is still pending... ZZZZZ

I am trying to be patient until 31st Dec. :angel:

 

[zelendel]

Also keep in mind they don't want you running anything other then miui as that is how they make money. Not releasing the kernel source until the device long dead makes sure people don't flash them

 

[KinG5Pac]

Also keep in mind they don't want you running anything other then miui as that is how they make money. Not releasing the kernel source until the device long dead makes sure people don't flash them

I'm afraid you right.

 

[feed3]

http://en.miui.com/thread-63386-1-1.html

 

[Jonfensu]

What about this?
http://en.miui.com/thread-58451-4-1.htmlPost #37,38
http://en.miui.com/thread-58451-6-1.htmlPost #57

 

[sivabommakanti]

What about this?
http://en.miui.com/thread-58451-4-1.htmlPost #37,38
http://en.miui.com/thread-58451-6-1.htmlPost #57

What is understand from the comments is I know nothing.

 

[yusioo7]

What about this?
http://en.miui.com/thread-58451-4-1.htmlPost #37,38
http://en.miui.com/thread-58451-6-1.htmlPost #57

That guy seems to be completely confused... I guess he thinks that Kernel sources from Xiaomi can be only used to compile MIUI ROMS...
eh???
He also states that Xiaomi developers are given the source code and again states that Xiaomi doesn't have the sources...
WTF???

Now since we all know that Xiaomi is in clear violation of GPL and has complete support from their Govt. they have the balls to postpone [ or rather deny ] the release the sources...
Well if that's how they feel safe in China, then they must not be allowed to sell their products outside China...
People with authority should properly take action against them...

 

[zelendel]

That guy seems to be completely confused... I guess he thinks that Kernel sources from Xiaomi can be only used to compile MIUI ROMS...
eh???
He also states that Xiaomi developers are given the source code and again states that Xiaomi doesn't have the sources...
WTF???

Now since we all know that Xiaomi is in clear violation of GPL and has complete support from their Govt. they have the balls to postpone [ or rather deny ] the release the sources...
Well if that's how they feel safe in China, then they must not be allowed to sell their products outside China...
People with authority should properly take action against them...

You would be amazed at how many companies do this. Most are located in Asia where copyright and GPL laws are not really enforced. Why do you think you have to order them from a China based site.

 

[yusioo7]

You would be amazed at how many companies do this. Most are located in Asia where copyright and GPL laws are not really enforced. Why do you think you have to order them from a China based site.

You are exactly right about those products available only from their local websites... But here in India they are selling products from Indian website which is actually a very popular website... What I'm trying to say is, If people join forces and prevent these companies from legally selling their products outside their so called safe zones then, they will have no way to expand their market share ... And that will surely scare the crap out of them... Specially for a company like Xiaomi which has the dream of being a global company...
I just feel that something can be done to force them in being a little ethical and release the sources.. :fingers-crossed:

 

[zelendel]

You are exactly right about those products available only from their local websites... But here in India they are selling products from Indian website which is actually a very popular website... What I'm trying to say is, If people join forces and prevent these companies from legally selling their products outside their so called safe zones then, they will have no way to expand their market share ... And that will surely scare the crap out of them... Specially for a company like Xiaomi which has the dream of being a global company...
I just feel that something can be done to force them in being a little ethical and release the sources.. :fingers-crossed:

I hate to say this and I mean no disrespect but the OEMs in India are not really any better. I have been fighting with a few over the years because they dont release the kernel source. So it is no big surprise that they went to India. Look At all the countries they are releasing in. All of them have lax copyright and GPL enforcement.

 

[feed3]

Do you guys have friends works as writer that can bring this matter in headlines? anyone?

 

[yusioo7]

That's a Good Idea...

Do you guys have friends works as writer that can bring this matter in headlines? anyone?

Yes, I know a few people who could write and publish about it...
This is a great Idea actually... I will surely try my best to get this out in the public...
It is always better to try speeding things up rather than just waiting for it to happen...
Thanks for the suggestion... :highfive:

 

[feed3]

Yes, I know a few people who could write and publish about it...
This is a great Idea actually... I will surely try my best to get this out in the public...
It is always better to try speeding things up rather than just waiting for it to happen...
Thanks for the suggestion... :highfive:

Nice!!!thanks and goodluck. May we get their attention.

 

[CharsiBabu]

Great Idea

Do you guys have friends works as writer that can bring this matter in headlines? anyone?

I'm on it bro.

Gathering references now.
Agenda / To Do list:

• gather quotes / references
• draft letter
• publish on blogs
• push letter to major news channels / papers
• stop sale on flipkart

Even if one major newspaper publishes this article, that'll (sort of) evoke from Hugo.
Previously some issue regarding ban of Chinese phones in India had caught their attention. So, I'm hoping that this might work out in our favour.

 

[feed3]

I'm on it bro.

Gathering references now.
Agenda / To Do list:

• gather quotes / references
• draft letter
• publish on blogs
• push letter to major news channels / papers
• stop sale on flipkart

Even if one major newspaper publishes this article, that'll (sort of) evoke from Hugo.
Previously some issue regarding ban of Chinese phones in India had caught their attention. So, I'm hoping that this might work out in our favour.

I hope with this effort, their eyes would open a bit and kernel sources released earlier..

 

[sivabommakanti]

I'm on it bro.

Gathering references now.
Agenda / To Do list:

• gather quotes / references
• draft letter
• publish on blogs
• push letter to major news channels / papers
• stop sale on flipkart

Even if one major newspaper publishes this article, that'll (sort of) evoke from Hugo.
Previously some issue regarding ban of Chinese phones in India had caught their attention. So, I'm hoping that this might work out in our favour.

Yes, I know a few people who could write and publish about it...
This is a great Idea actually... I will surely try my best to get this out in the public...
It is always better to try speeding things up rather than just waiting for it to happen...
Thanks for the suggestion... :highfive:

Great to see this happen. Thanks for your efforts

 

[Rajul]

Meet micromax if xiaomi is bad atleast they provide sources

 

[feed3]

Since i have been banned in Xiaomi forum, i will use my brothers xda account to continue the war against xiaomi. I hope @zelendel will allow us to use this thread to continue our effort pushing xiaomi releasing sources.

 

[s4tch]

why were you banned? (any links?)