Poco F1 Kernel Source Live.

[najjurocks619]

Mi 8/Mi 8 Explorer Edition/Poco F1 Same Branch

https://github.com/MiCode/Xiaomi_Kernel_OpenSource/tree/dipper-o-oss

 

[thesoupthief]

Mi 8/Mi 8 Explorer Edition/Poco F1 Same Branch

https://github.com/MiCode/Xiaomi_Kernel_OpenSource/tree/dipper-o-oss

Blimey! That's a very good sign!
Hopefully they're intact and usable

 

[najjurocks619]

Blimey! That's a very good sign!
Hopefully they're intact and usable

Indeed, Hoping for great future and development for this device, The cheapest SD 845 yet.

 

[prabaharanaece]

isnt this a security lapse

 

[kishore1998]

isnt this a security lapse

Lol are you joking? Xiaomi have themselves released the kernel sources. How does that make it a security lapse when they themselves announced this during the phone launch?

 

[windwaver]

Great news! Hope to see LineageOS soon for this phone.

 

[prabaharanaece]

Lol are you joking? Xiaomi have themselves released the kernel sources. How does that make it a security lapse when they themselves announced this during the phone launch?

It is rather a question from me, I know mi released the codes but question is can it be used by someone for hacking this phone. I guess it would be more easier for the hackers now.

 

[Ruvy]

It is rather a question from me, I know mi released the codes but question is can it be used by someone for hacking this phone. I guess it would be more easier for the hackers now.

POCO F1 is not the only phone with it's kernel source released. You will find kernel sources released for many phones by different brands (Sony, Samsung, LG, OnePlus and so many more). The purpose of releasing the source is to accommodate custom ROM and Kernel development by developer community (like XDA) and find out vulnerability (if any) in the process. Any vulnerability found is usually patched in updates. Yes the source can be used to compile a kernel or ROM with malicious code or an app which'd try to exploit the vulnerability but it will only affect those who'd install any such app/kernel/ROM. Now any flashaholic you'd meet will tell you how they'd only install apps from trusted sources and flash ROMs/Kernels available on XDA etc. In nutshell, I don't think trying to hack a phone using kernel source is worth it as it targets very limited people who are cautious enough on what to install on their phones making it more difficult to hack. Any developer can enlighten you more on the issue as I might be totally wrong on the issue too.
P.S. It's because of such source code releases that community like XDA is thriving.

 

[Twisted Prime]

isnt this a security lapse

All linux based kernels are open source

 

[plumbe0]

Also it is mandatory for OEMs to release kernel sources per GPL license rules.

 

[raj7749]

I got my phone today, waiting for some awesome development..

 

[prabaharanaece]

Thank you everyone for comments :good:. I got my phone today as well

 

[xuser_]

Will only buy it if any rom(i wish for Omni) is built from sources(not ported rom) and officially supports Treble <3
Otherwise simply useless phone for me :X

Would suggest the same for others too

 

[Daruwalla]

Will only buy it if any rom(i wish for Omni) is built from sources(not ported rom) and officially supports Treble <3
Otherwise simply useless phone for me :X

Would suggest the same for others too

All roms are build from aosp and other sources, this is not 2012 where ported roms exists here. What are you talking about? Also, the phone is launched with 8.1 so it officially supports treble out of the box. You high or what?

Btw: good to see early release of kernel source but on the other hand, the unlocking of bootloader showing me 30 days (720hours). How will I live for 30 days using MIUI?