Group 1: Generic Kernel Image (GKI)

Resources

Look at the following resources to get started. Hint: Follow links and also look at releated sections in the documentation hierarchy.

• https://source.android.com/docs/core/architecture/kernel/generic-kernel-image
• https://source.android.com/docs/core/architecture/kernel/modules#gki-modules

Questions

• Why did Google introduce the GKI?
• Where is the GKI used?
• Are device vendors still allowed to use custom kernels?