The Rom enthusiasts have something to cheer about now that Samsung has released the Source/Kernel code for SGH-T98,more coomonly known as the coveted Galaxy S II T-variant.The code also includes codes for the GPL softwares.The source codes is not for the mediocre or average hackers but for the dev's mainly due to the Phone's limitless potential & for them its like they have struck gold.
The Kernel code will not allow them to get rooted,but a lot of other cool features previously locked within will be unleashed not to mention the plethora's of goodies which are expected to arrive now that the codes are available.Its good to see Samsung just like Galaxy Pro has revealed the Kernel & we hope to see more codes to be released by the Commercial Giant in the months to come.But right now,Samsung & Google event appears to be the top priority as it marks a new phase in the Android with the launch of the Ice Cream Sandwich along with Samsung's Galaxy Nexus in Hong Kong on October 19th.Stay tuned!
Open Sourcing is not a new concept when it comes to Samsung & Android industry as majority of source codes associated with them are released at times way before the corresponding device launch.This time Stratosphere, Transfix, Galaxy Y Pro Source Codes have released By Samsung before they have even hit the shelves.In case you don't know,its these source codes & Kernels which the Android App developers tweak & fine tune either to customize the Android features or release their Apps.You gotta love the Android Platform.
The Super powerful SmartPhone Source codes are also expected which features the Samsung Epic 4G Touch along with the Ultra fast Galaxy S II.Currently they are waiting for the T-Mobile variant which is currently the fastest Android SmartPhone as of now.All the relevant kernel & Source files are available at the Samsung Open Source center,or grab from the following links:
Samsung Stratosphere kernel source
Samsung Transfix kernel source
Samsung Galaxy Y Pro kernel source
So what are you waiting for,tweak the code & unlock the real potential of your SmartPhone & implement your own tweaks at your own disposal!
