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| Developer | Jide Technology |
|---|---|
| Written in | C (core),C++,Java (UI)[1] |
| OS family | Android (Linux) |
| Working state | Discontinued[2] |
| Source model | Closed source withopen source parts |
| Latest release | 3.0 for ARM devices, 3.0.207 for PCs[3] / November 25, 2016; 8 years ago (2016-11-25) |
| 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 theWayback Machine (archived 2017-07-18) |
| Support status | |
| Unsupported as of July 17, 2017 | |
Remix OS is a discontinued computeroperating system forpersonal computers withx86 andARM 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 forAndroidmobile apps on any compatible Intel-based PC.[4][5]
In January 2016 Jide announced a beta version of their operating system calledRemix OS for PC, which is based onAndroid-x86 — ax86-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 thefree software licensed parts available onGitHub,[7] unlikeAndroid-x86, thesource code of Remix OS is not available to the public.[8][9][10]
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| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| 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 a 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2.0.303 | Unknown |
| 2.0 | Unknown |
Remix Mini:
| Version[19] | Release Date |
|---|---|
| 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 onAndroid-x86.[25]
