Google’s new Android source code release schedule is bad news for custom ROMs

Google confirmed to Android Authority that starting from 2026, it will push new source code to AOSP only twice a year: in Q2 and Q4. The company aims to align the AOSP release with its new ...
Droid Life

Google Switches to Publishing Android Source Code Twice Per Year

Google updated its Android Source pages today with a change for when it publishes source code to AOSP. In short, Google will ...
Android Authority

The wait is over: Android 16 QPR1's source code is now available on AOSP

The source code for Android 16 QPR1 is now available on the Android Open Source Project (AOSP) after a weeks-long delay. This release gives developers access to the code for new features like Material ...

Google set to reduce the Android source code releases to just twice a year

Beginning in 2026, the company will only release Android Open Source Project (AOSP) source code details twice per year during the second and fourth quarters. The popular smartphon ...
Android Authority

Android 16 QPR1’s source code is nowhere to be found, but Google swears it’s coming

Google has delayed releasing the source code for Android 16 QPR1, worrying custom ROM developers who rely on timely AOSP (Android Open Source Project) updates. While Google typically publishes source ...
Android Police

Android Open Source Project (AOSP): Everything you need to know

Stephen is an author at Android Police who covers how-to guides, features, and in-depth explainers on various topics. He joined the team in late 2021, bringing his strong technical background in ...
Android Police

Android 16 QPR1 source finally lands on AOSP

Rajesh started following the latest happenings in the world of Android around the release of the Nexus One and Samsung Galaxy S. After flashing custom ROMs and kernels on his beloved Galaxy S, he ...