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New Release: Android Oreo 8.0.0_1.0.0 for i.MX6 modules

Saturday, 12 May 2018

Release date: 12/05/2018

Variscite is pleased to inform about the Android Oreo 8.0.0_1.0.0 release for our i.MX6 family Modules.
Modules: 
VAR-SOM-MX6VAR-SOM-SOLO/DUAL and DART-MX6.
Release: Android Oreo 8.0.0_0.0.0-ga-v1.0.

Noteworthy updates:

  • Upgraded the Android code base from android-7.1.2_r9 to android-8.0.0_r25.
  • Removed the device partition and added the vendor partition.
  • Enabled ION-based gralloc and EGL.
  • Enabled HIDL HAL for TI WPAN – For Bluetooth
  • Enabled HIDL HAL for TI WLAN
  • Single fstab for eMMC and SD boot
  • Project Treble support
  • Bug Fixes


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