Published August 10, 2026 ยท Added August 11, 2026

Google is making it harder to build custom ROMs for Pixel phones

Android Authority reports that Google now requires developers to request Pixel kernel source through a Google Form and wait for Drive links, creating delays and compliance concerns for GPLv2-covered code that custom ROM projects such as GrapheneOS depend on.

Android Authority reports that Google now requires developers to request Pixel kernel source through a Google Form and wait for Drive links, creating delays and compliance concerns for GPLv2-covered code that custom ROM projects such as GrapheneOS depend on.

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Source: Androidauthority