Software releases

New Release: Android 11.0.0_1.0.0 v1.2 for i.MX 8QuadMax/8QuadPlus modules
Release date: 03/17/2022
Variscite is pleased to inform about the new Android 11.0.0_1.0.0 v1.2 release for its i.MX 8QuadMax/8QuadPlus System on Modules.
Modules: VAR-SOM-MX8, SPEAR-MX8
Release: android-11.0.0_1.0.0-var-som-mx8_v1.2
Details:
- Filesystem:
Android 11 (based on NXP Android release 11.0.0_1.0.0, which is based on Android 11.0.0_r4). - Linux kernel:
Variscite android-11.0.0_1.0.0-var01 branch (based on NXP Android release 11.0.0_1.0.0 which is based on kernel version 5.4.47). - U-Boot:
Variscite imx_v2020.04_5.4.47_2.2.0_var01 branch (based on NXP Android release 11.0.0_1.0.0, which is based on U-Boot v2020.04).
Noteworthy updates since release 1.1:
Release 1.2
Linux updates:
- Enabled driver for ADIN1300 PHY
- Added RGMII RX Clock Delay for Symphony-Board Ethernet port
External Information
- Release notes
- Developers info: VAR-SOM-MX8, SPEAR-MX8
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