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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 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]
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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 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.
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- ^ "Remix OS, the Android Desktop OS, Is Discontinued". OMGUbuntu!. Ohso Ltd. 17 July 2017. Retrieved 18 July 2017.
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- ^ Condliffe, Jamie (January 8, 2016). "Remix OS for PC Puts Android on Virtually Any Old Computer for Free". Gizmodo. Gawker Media.
- ^ Merriman, Chris (January 13, 2016). "Android Remix OS will be free to all". The Inquirer. Incisive Business Media. Archived from the original on January 9, 2016.
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- ^ "Remix OS Update 2-0-307". Jide Help Center. Jide. 2016-05-05. Archived from the original on 2019-02-28. Retrieved 2016-07-07.
- ^ "Jide removes Google Mobile Services from Remix OS". www.facebook.com. Jide. 2016-05-06. Retrieved 2016-07-07.
- ^ "Remix Mini Users Will Lose Access To Google Play If They Install The Latest Remix OS Update". TechCabal. 2016-05-09.
- ^ "Jide - Creator of The World's First True Android PC". www.jide.com. Retrieved 2017-07-18.
- ^ "Jide Technology shifting away from consumer market, Remix OS discontinued". Android Police. 2017-07-17. Retrieved 2017-11-19.
- ^ "Phoenix OS - Phoenix OS". www.phoenixos.com. Retrieved 2019-04-10.
- ^ "PrimeOS". primeos.in. Retrieved 2019-04-10.