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Transsion/Techno Linux Kernel GPL Violation

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Transsion/Techno Linux Kernel GPL Violation
Basic Information
Release Year 2006
Product Type Phone, Mobile
In Production Yes
Official Website https://tecno-mobile.com/


Transsion/Tecno Mobile fails to comply with the GPLv2 License the Linux kernel used in their lineup of Android devices is licensed under.

[https://www.gnu.org/licenses/old-licenses/gpl-2.0.html](https://www.gnu.org/licenses/old-licenses/gpl-2.0.html)

The GPLv2 License states that modified code can be redistributed (ie. By using the Kernel in a device distributed to consumers) under the condition that the changes/improvements must also be licensed under the GPL, with source provided, including build scripts and configuration files required to build the software.

Transsion Holdings/Tecno Mobile straight up doesn't release any of their kernel or Android source code in a publicly accessible way.

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  • Market control

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