Google has already released the source code for Android 5.0 Lollipop

It has finally released the Android 5.0 source code Lollipop, ie have been loaded files due newest and latest version of Android, which we have already spoken of his many innovations , the Android Open Source Project , free project that enables any developer or manufacturer can have direct access to Android in their custom creations.

Yes, at Android Police confirm what many expected to see soon launching ROMs Android 5.0 Lollipop created by compatible third and more devices than those offered by the last segment of phones and tablets high end, in particular, what offer the Nexus and Motorola online because all the work of Google on Android during the last year will be available for full use by the "chefs" and their brand new customizations.

Similarly, the possibility that the manufacturer is opened, or at least the few who are given the task of quickly adapt to new versions of Android to the products they offer, configure and launch their official due downloadable updates directly from their devices with only a touch (OTA).

As for technical details, lollipop-release is the name that will reference the relevant page Git Google , its label is android-5.0_r1 and version code is LRX21M . There is even talk of a new pair of repositories, the ATV for regarding Android TV, and x86_64, useful adaptations to new architectures. Anyway, for more information, spare not be aware of the proper updates to the repository Android Open Source Project

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Android Lollipop would be very difficult to root, as Chainfire

At this point in the month, with the introduction of Android 5.0 Lollipop and new devices Nexus back on our calendars, you could say that we know almost everything there is to know about the new Google , from the new features of Android Lollipop until new specifications phabletand tablet Nexus family. However, everything seems to have been announced loudly by the Mountain View company, and in particular, this news we see on XDA is not quite good for those who love the flexibility enjoyed by Android.

With this, the root might not be easy for everyone, and you may lose relevance. In particular, we refer to the root access . For almost its appearance in 2009, Android and root access have been always holding hands, giving the user the ability to access all files and data available on the terminal to modify key elements of it, thus allowing for greater customization and some improvement in performance, which could not get stock Android. But time has passed and now with Android Lollipop, performance and flow is excellent , so maybe Google thinks that root access is not as necessary in the interests of greater safety.

The renowned master of rooteo Chainfire has put us who tipped off about this issue and explaining that Android Lollipop disables root access and also prevent the script used for rooting your device can not be executed during the boot sequence. Instead, this script would SELinux within a bounded system Linux known for their safety. As a consequence of this, if you want to be root should be at the level of kernel or kernel level, and you can not install a custom kernel unless you count with root access, so that it becomes a paradox in which you lose root access.

And here is where the debate comes in: ? is it still necessary or not root Android Personally, for me it is a crossroads, because I want Android even safer than it is already, but not sure I want to sacrifice to change my terminal will to get this added security.

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