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Treble : Manufacturers to update devices to a new version of Android very easily

I am happy that google has introduces new framework where manufacturer can update OS very easily & test with new OS. > The Android 8.0 release includes Project Treble. > Android OS framework designed to make it easier, faster, and less costly for manufacturers to update devices to a new version of Android. > Treble separates the vendor implementation (device-specific, lower-level software written by silicon manufacturers) from the Android OS framework via a new vendor interface. > Android 7.x and earlier, no formal vendor interface exists so device makers must update large portions of the Android code to move a device to a newer version of Android > With Treble, a new stable vendor interface provides access to the hardware-specific parts of Android, enabling device makers to deliver new Android releases simply by updating the Android OS framework—without any additional work required from the silicon manufacturers For details on the new T...

Step by step installation of Android 8.0 Oreo for Pixel and Nexus

Google has released factory system images of the much awaited Android 8.0 Oreo update for compatible devices. Android Oreo for Pixel and Nexus Google has started to roll out the final version which should be soon available to compatible devices. However, it does take some time before you receive the over the air notification. Google said that for now it’s pushing the AOSP update for its OEM partners. Android Oreo  system images   are now available on the developers' site.  https://developer.android.com/about/versions/o/download.html#flash The system images are available for compatible devices:  Nexus 5X ,  Nexus 6P ,  Nexus Player,   Pixel C ,  Google Pixel ,  and  Google Pixel XL  users.  You need to ensure that you have an unlocked bootloader and ADB running on your computer before installing. All your data will be removed while installing system images, so ensure that you backup beforehand...