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Developer | Jide Technology |
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Written in | C (core), C++, Java (UI) [1] |
OS family | Android ( Linux) |
Working state | Discontinued [2] |
Source model | Closed source with open source parts |
Latest release | 3.0 for ARM devices, 3.0.207 for PCs [3] / November 25, 2016 |
Marketing target | PC, tablets |
Available in | English |
Package manager | APK |
Platforms | IA-32, x86-64, ARM |
Kernel type | Monolithic |
License | Freeware |
Official website | RemixOS at the Wayback Machine (archived 2017-07-18) |
Support status | |
Unsupported as of July 17, 2017 |
Remix OS was a computer operating system for personal computers with x86 and ARM architectures that, prior to discontinuation of development, shipped with a number of 1st- and 3rd-party devices. Remix OS allowed PC users to run apps made for Android mobile apps on any compatible Intel-based PC. [4] [5]
In January 2016 Jide announced a beta version of their operating system called Remix OS for PC, which is based on Android-x86 — a x86-port of the Android operating system — and available for download for free [6] from their website. The beta version of Remix OS for PC brings hard drive installation, 32-bit support, UEFI support and OTA updates. Except for the free software licensed parts available on GitHub, [7] unlike Android-x86, the source code of Remix OS is not available to the public. [8] [9] [10]
Company type | Private |
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Industry | Mobile computing |
Founded | 2014 |
Defunct | July 17, 2017 (original) |
Fate | Shift from consumer products |
Products | Remix OS operating system Remix OS desktop computers Remix OS tablet devices |
Google Mobile Services (GMS) were removed from the Remix Mini after Remix OS Update: 3.0.207 [11] which Jide claimed was to "ensure a consistent experience across all Android devices for all." [12] Later comments suggest that there was a compatibility issue with some apps which resulted in Google requesting that GMS not be pre-loaded. [13]
On July 17, 2017, Jide announced that development of Remix OS for PC, as well as related consumer products in development, was being discontinued, stating that the company would be "restructuring [their] approach to Remix OS and transitioning away from the consumer space". [14] [15]
PhoenixOS [16] and PrimeOS [17] are similar Android-x86 based operating systems developed by other companies independently.
There were three versions of Remix OS: [18] Remix OS for PC, Remix OS for Remix Ultratablet and Remix OS for Remix Mini:
Remix OS for PC:
Version [19] | Release Date |
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3.0.207 | November 25, 2016 [3] |
3.0.206 | October 12, 2016 |
3.0.203 | September 1, 2016 |
3.0.102 | August 2, 2016 |
3.0.101 | July 26, 2016 |
2.0.403 | July 15, 2016 |
2.0.402 | July 5, 2016 |
2.0.205 | April 26, 2016 |
2.0.202 | March 31, 2016 |
2.0.102 | February 2, 2016 |
2.0.109 | January 25, 2016 |
Remix Ultratablet:
Version [19] | Release Date |
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2.0.303 | Unknown |
2.0 | Unknown |
Remix Mini:
Version [19] | Release Date |
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2.0.626 | November 11, 2016 |
2.0.621 | November 4, 2016 |
2.0.611 | October 12, 2016 |
2.0.604 | September 22, 2016 |
2.0.510 | August 9, 2016 |
2.0.307 | May 5, 2016 |
2.0.206 | April 21, 2016 |
2.0.203 | March 17, 2016 |
2.0.111 | January 19, 2016 |
2.0.106 | December 30, 2015 |
2.0.104 | December 16, 2015 |
B2015111701 | November 27, 2015 |
B2015110601 | November 18, 2015 |
B2015110201 | November 12, 2015 |
A Remix OS 3.0 device, the Remix Pro 2-in-1 tablet, had been announced in 2016, however, these will no longer be made. [20]
Due to the popularity and affordability of the OS in Asia, similar projects have been made by various firms. Most notably PhoenixOS [16] by the Chinese-based Chaozhuo Technology, [21] and PrimeOS [17] by the Indian-based Floydwiz Technologies Private Limited.
Just like RemixOS, both are pre-dominantly closed source, with a lot of improved features intended to improve and optimise both OS's for newer applications and PC's. [22] [17]
Projects like OPENTHOS [23] and BlissOS [24] intend to release the project with open source in mind, but OPENTHOS is restricted to only Chinese Markets at the moment,[ citation needed] and BlissOS is based on Android-x86. [25]
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