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New Release: Android 12.0.0_1.0.0 v1.1 release for i.MX8M Mini modules
Release date: 10/11/2022
Variscite is pleased to inform about the Android 12.0.0_1.0.0 v1.1 release for its i.MX8M Mini modules.
Modules: DART-MX8M-MINI, VAR-SOM-MX8M-MINI
Release: mx8mm-android-12.0.0_1.0.0-v1.1
Details:
- Filesystem:
Android 11 (based on NXP Android release 12.0.0_1.0.0, which is based on Android 12.0.0_r26). - Linux kernel:
Variscite android-12.0.0_1.0.0-var01 branch (based on NXP Android release 12.0.0_1.0.0 which is based on kernel version 5.10.72). - U-Boot:
Variscite lf_v2021.04_var04 branch (based on NXP Android release 12.0.0_1.0.0, which is based on U-Boot v2021.04).
Noteworthy updates since release 1.0:
Release 1.1
- Added support for user build
- Moved Wi-Fi/BT power up sequence to kernel
- Fixed SELinux policy issues
External Information
- Release notes
- Developers Info: DART-MX8M-MINI, VAR-SOM-MX8M-MINI
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