Untethered webOS Port Arrives on the Nexus 7
Nexus 7 has
been receiving lots of Updates and developments since it was released as it was
the forefront of Open Source realm. It represents both the ideals behind the
Android Open Source Project and the commitment to quality hardware we have come
to expect from Google’s Nexus line of devices. It had many ports in the Past
like Jellybean and Ubuntu. The latest groundbreaking piece of software for the
Nexus 7 has arrived in the form of an untethered (meaning no PC connection is
required to boot and run the firmware) port of HP’s webOS.
webOS
suffered an untimely demise when HP decided to axe the TouchPad, but it still
lives thanks to a dedicated and enthusiastic community of users who strongly
believe in it. XDA Senior Member noahk423
brought the Nexus 7 port to our attention via this post
in XDA forums. It would appear that @webosports
and the Open webOS crew have released the build to the public. While previous
work in this field ran little risk, the older builds were barely functional
alphas that required a steady PC connection (also known as a ‘tethered
installation’). The newest alpha build, a modification of the Galaxy Nexus
build, requires a PC to boot, but runs on its own after that. Additionally,
hardware acceleration has not been fully realized, meaning there is still
plenty of work to be done.
The main
point of attraction for webOS fanatics is the user interface. Maybe soon Nexus
7 owners will be able to use it as a daily driver. With all the advancements in
porting and building new ROMs for the Nexus 7, it stands to reason that webOS
would make its way to the device. Who knows? Perhaps the next release of the
port will be compatible with the Nexus 7 Multi-Boot
we reported on a couple weeks ago. Keep your eyes on the Portal for more
information!
(From
XDA-News)
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