Short description: Android operating system for Intel-based PCs
Remix OS |
| Developer | Jide Technology |
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| Written in | C (core), C++, Java (UI)[1] |
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| OS family | Android (Linux) |
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| Working state | Discontinued[2] |
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| Source model | Closed source with open source parts |
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| |Final release|Latest release}} | 3.0 for ARM devices, 3.0.207 for PCs[3] / November 25, 2016; 7 years ago (2016-11-25) |
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| Marketing target | PC, tablets |
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| Available in | English |
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| Package manager | APK |
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| Platforms | IA-32, x86-64, ARM |
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| Kernel type | Monolithic |
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| License | Freeware |
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| Support status |
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| 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]
Jide Technology| Type | Private |
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| Industry | Mobile computing |
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| Fate | Shift from consumer products |
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| Founded | 2014 |
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| Defunct | July 17, 2017 (original) |
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| Products | Remix OS operating system Remix OS desktop computers Remix OS tablet devices |
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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.
Version history
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]
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Release Date
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| 3.0.207
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November 25, 2016[3]
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| 3.0.206
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October 12, 2016
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| 3.0.203
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September 1, 2016
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| 3.0.102
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August 2, 2016
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| 3.0.101
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July 26, 2016
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| 2.0.403
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July 15, 2016
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| 2.0.402
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July 5, 2016
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| 2.0.205
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April 26, 2016
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| 2.0.202
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March 31, 2016
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| 2.0.102
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February 2, 2016
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| 2.0.109
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January 25, 2016
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Remix Ultratablet:
| Version[19]
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Release Date
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| 2.0.303
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Unknown
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| 2.0
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Unknown
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Remix Mini:
| Version[19]
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Release Date
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| 2.0.626
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November 11, 2016
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| 2.0.621
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November 4, 2016
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| 2.0.611
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October 12, 2016
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| 2.0.604
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September 22, 2016
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| 2.0.510
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August 9, 2016
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| 2.0.307
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May 5, 2016
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| 2.0.206
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April 21, 2016
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| 2.0.203
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March 17, 2016
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| 2.0.111
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January 19, 2016
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| 2.0.106
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December 30, 2015
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| 2.0.104
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December 16, 2015
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| B2015111701
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November 27, 2015
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| B2015110601
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November 18, 2015
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| B2015110201
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November 12, 2015
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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]
Legacy
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]
References
- ↑ "Android Code Analysis". http://www.ohloh.net/p/android/analyses/latest.
- ↑ "Remix OS, the Android Desktop OS, Is Discontinued". Ohso Ltd.. 17 July 2017. http://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2017/07/remix-android-desktop-os-discontinued.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Remix OS for PC". http://www.jide.com/remixos-for-pc#downloadNow.
- ↑ Ravenscraft, Eric (January 12, 2016). "RemixOS Brings Desktop-Style Android to Intel-Based PCs". Lifehacker. Gawker Media. http://lifehacker.com/remixos-brings-desktop-style-android-to-intel-based-pcs-1752436333.
- ↑ Condliffe, Jamie (January 8, 2016). "Remix OS for PC Puts Android on Virtually Any Old Computer for Free". Gizmodo. Gawker Media. https://gizmodo.com/remix-os-for-pc-gets-android-on-virtually-any-old-compu-1751769355.
- ↑ Merriman, Chris (January 13, 2016). "Android Remix OS will be free to all". The Inquirer. Incisive Business Media. http://www.theinquirer.net/inquirer/news/2440946/android-remix-os-will-be-free-to-all.
- ↑ "JideTechnology GitHub page". JideTechnology. https://github.com/JideTechnology.
- ↑ Apte, Pratik (April 27, 2016). "Remix OS Launched , Install Android On Any PC". http://techcrypto.com/how-to-install-android-on-any-pc-remix-os/.
- ↑ How to Install Remix OS on your PC: Android on PC
- ↑ Remix os Is Windows And Android Remix Read More About It. Remix-os
- ↑ "Remix OS Update 2-0-307". Jide. 2016-05-05. http://support.jide.com/hc/en-us/articles/218742278-Remix-OS-Update-2-0-307.
- ↑ "Jide removes Google Mobile Services from Remix OS". Jide. 2016-05-06. https://www.facebook.com/remixglobal/posts/1698982190326708.
- ↑ "Remix Mini Users Will Lose Access To Google Play If They Install The Latest Remix OS Update". 2016-05-09. http://techcabal.com/2016/05/09/remix-mini-lose-access-google-play/.
- ↑ "Jide - Creator of The World's First True Android PC." (in en). http://www.jide.com/.
- ↑ "Jide Technology shifting away from consumer market, Remix OS discontinued" (in en-US). Android Police. 2017-07-17. http://www.androidpolice.com/2017/07/17/jide-technology-shifting-away-consumer-market-remix-os-discontinued/.
- ↑ 16.0 16.1 "Phoenix OS - Phoenix OS". http://www.phoenixos.com/en/.
- ↑ 17.0 17.1 17.2 "PrimeOS". https://primeos.in/.
- ↑ "[Remix OS for PC Update: 3.0.207 – How can we help?"]. http://support.jide.com/hc/en-us/articles/218097127--Remix-OS-for-PC-Update-3-0-207.
- ↑ 19.0 19.1 19.2 Remix OS - Browse Files at SourceForge.net
- ↑ "A message from Jide". Jide Technology Co., Ltd. http://www.jide.com.
- ↑ "About Us - Phoenix OS". http://www.phoenixos.com/about_us.
- ↑ "Phoenix OS - Phoenix OS". http://www.phoenixos.com/phoenixos.
- ↑ "OPENTHOS". https://www.openthos.com/.
- ↑ "Bliss OS". https://www.blissos.org/.
- ↑ "Installation Guide". https://docs.blissroms.com/Bliss OS/installation-guide/.
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