Jelly Bean rules Android devices all over the world
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I am in 😨 fact unsure why there are around 33% of the users sticking on to Gingerbeard
Member • Aug 5, 2013
Member • Aug 5, 2013
Latest Custom ROMs are also based on release versions of JellyBean so it should be counted as Jelly bean ROM.Abhishek RawalI don't agree on this, because most people are using using Custom ROMs than stock ROMs.(If they know how-to-flash, which is not rocket-science)
Member • Aug 6, 2013
Negative.ianoopLatest Custom ROMs are also based on release versions of JellyBean so it should be counted as Jelly bean ROM.
Member • Aug 6, 2013
Member • Aug 6, 2013
I don't think a rom comes under 4.1/4.2/4.3 if the 2.3.6 build rom has features of ICS/JB. It depends on the kernel it uses & GB derivative source code, isn't it ?ianoopThat's where 33% falls with Gingerbread either custom rom or stock.
My point is even if it's custom ROM, if it is based on 4.1/4.2/4/3 it will counted as Jellybean right.
Administrator • Aug 6, 2013
Member • Aug 6, 2013
It depends on the kernel it usesNope, Kernel's job is providing drivers to run software on specific hardware.
What the stats indicate is that if you are looking to develop apps on Android platform, you will have to develop for Jelly Bean.+1
Member • Aug 6, 2013
Administrator • Aug 6, 2013
The reason could very well be ignorance. I still know quite a lot of people who aren't aware of the different flavors of Android. "I need an Android phone within the range of 8-10K. Could you suggest some phones? " - I get that a lot.Nick_SharmaI am in 😨 fact unsure why there are around 33% of the users sticking on to Gingerbeard
Member • Aug 6, 2013
why 2.3.6 devices don't use 3+ kernel builds ?I am unaware of it.