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Snowdroid Anaconda

2026-01-14T09:51:51Z

Tretdm: /* Unofficial patches */

{| style="float:right;border:1px solid #8f8f8f"
!colspan="2" | Snowdroid Anaconda
|-
! Announced
| January 1, 2025
|-
! Based on
| Android 6.0
|-
! Available in
| Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 Android Emulator (''ranchu'')
|-
! Status
| Pre-release (Alpha 1) Development has been suspended
|}

'''Snowdroid''' '''''Anaconda''''' is the first version of the Snowdroid project based on Android 6.0 "Marshmallow", the development of which was started on January 1, 2025.

== Supported devices ==
{| class="wikitable"
|+Real devices
|-
! style="width:100px;" | Brand
! style="width:240px;" | Model
! style="width:100px;" | Codenames
! style="width:100px;" | Released
! Supported AOSP versions
! Compatibility
|-
| style=" text-align:center;" rowspan="1" | Xiaomi
| style=" text-align:center;" | [[Device:Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 (nikel)|Redmi Note 4 (MediaTek)]]
| style=" text-align:center;" | <code>nikel</code>
| style=" text-align:center;" | 2016
| style=" text-align:center;" | Android 6.0 #1 (<code>MRA58K</code>)
| style=" text-align:center;" | Partly
|}

== Changes ==
=== Snowdroid Anaconda (2025) ===

==== Main changes ====

1. Added support for video wallpapers.

2. Added a branded Easter egg, unlockable via "Snowdroid version" in the system settings.

3. The outdated ''Tablet PC'' term has been replaced with a more universal term - ''tablet'' (only in Russian translation).

4. The Music app has been redesigned after not being updated since 2011.

5. Most ringtones and notification sounds have been replaced.

6. Added menu for selecting FM radio recording quality.

==== Android 6.0 "''Marshmallow''" ====

1. The main design of the system has been changed:
:* The default Android theme has changed, instead of the cyan variant, the following colors are used:
::<code>#256189</code> as an accent color for the status bar and controls,
::<code>#2F7CAF</code> as primary color for action bar,
::<code>#1C4967</code> as a background color for the main part of the notification panel.
:* Updated app icons, using the icon pack from CyanogenMod 13 as a replacement for Android 4.x era icons.
:* Restored dark theme from Android 6.0 Developer Preview.

== Development ==

Further deadlines will be specified upon completion of the current stage of development, and may be changed under possible circumstances.

=== Roadmap ===
'''1. Snowdroid Anaconda Alpha 1''' (<code>1.0-alpha1</code>)
:Released June 1, 2025 exclusively for the Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 (''nikel'')''.

''2. Snowdroid Anaconda Alpha 2'' (<code>1.0-alpha2</code>)

''3. Snowdroid Anaconda Beta'' (<code>1.0-beta</code>)

''4. Snowdroid Anaconda RC1'' (<code>1.0-rc1</code>)

''5. Snowdroid Anaconda'' (<code>1.0.x</code>)

''6. Snowdroid Anaconda II'' (<code>1.1.x</code>)

=== Branch names ===
==== Platforms ====
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
! style="width: 240px;" | Branch name
! style="width: 200px;" | Android version
! style="width: 180px;" | Based on AOSP branch
! style="width: 240px;" | Description
|-
| [https://gitlab.com/snowdroid/platform/mainfest/-/tree/snowdroid-a-6.0.1?ref_type=heads <code>snowdroid-a-6.0.1</code>] || Android 6.0.1 "''Marshmallow''" || [https://android.googlesource.com/platform/manifest/+/refs/heads/android-6.0.1_r81 <code>android-6.0.1_r81</code>]|| -
|}

==== Unofficial patches ====
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
! style="width: 240px;" | Branch name
! style="width: 200px;" | Android version
! style="width: 180px;" | Based on AOSP branch
! style="width: 240px;" | Description
|-
| [https://gitlab.com/snowdroid/mtk-alps-patches/-/tree/snowdroid-alps-mt6797-a-6.0?ref_type=heads <code>snowdroid-alps-mt6797-a-6.0</code>] || Android 6.0 "''Marshmallow''" for Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 (<code>nikel</code>) || [https://android.googlesource.com/platform/manifest/+/refs/heads/android-6.0.0_r1 <code>android-6.0.0_r1</code>] || Heavily modified by MediaTek to run on the MT6797 SoC
|}

==== System apps with Gradle support ====
System apps compiled via the Gradle build system, including those developed on Android Studio, can be integrated into AOSP/Snowdroid as a prebuilt APK file. The process of integrating APK files into AOSP is described in [https://gitlab.com/snowdroid/platform/packages/apps/OlivieLauncher/-/blob/snowdroid-a-gradle-v4/Android.mk?ref_type=heads Android.mk] sample file.

{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
! style="width: 180px;" | Branch name
! style="width: 140px;" | Packages
! style="width: 160px;" | Android version
! style="width: 180px;" | Based on AOSP branch
! style="width: 280px;" | Description
|-
| <code>snowdroid-a-gradle</code> || [https://gitlab.com/snowdroid/platform/packages/apps/Gallery2/-/tree/snowdroid-a-gradle?ref_type=heads Gallery2] [https://gitlab.com/snowdroid/platform/packages/apps/Music/-/tree/snowdroid-a-gradle?ref_type=heads Music] || Android 8.1 "''Oreo''" || [https://android.googlesource.com/platform/manifest/+/refs/heads/android-8.1.0_r81 <code>android-8.1.0_r81</code>] || -
|-
| <code>snowdroid-a-gradle-v4</code> || [https://gitlab.com/snowdroid/platform/packages/apps/OlivieLauncher/-/tree/snowdroid-a-gradle-v4?ref_type=heads OlivieLauncher] || Android 8.x "''Oreo''" || - || Only for Android Studio not higher than 3.6
|}

==== Addons ====
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
! style="width: 180px;" | Branch name
! style="width: 140px;" | Packages
! style="width: 160px;" | Target branch
! style="width: 180px;" | Derived from
! style="width: 280px;" | Description
|-
| <code>snowdroid-a-6.0</code> || [https://gitlab.com/snowdroid/platform/packages/wallpapers/VideoWallpapers/-/tree/snowdroid-a-6.0?ref_type=heads VideoWallpapers] [https://gitlab.com/snowdroid/platform/packages/wallpapers/Soundscape/-/tree/snowdroid-a-6.0?ref_type=heads Soundscape] || [https://android.googlesource.com/platform/manifest/+/refs/heads/android-6.0.1_r81 <code>android-6.0.1_r81</code>] || - [https://github.com/ManuelBauer/soundscape-livewallpaper ManuelBauer/soundscape-livewallpaper] || -
|}

=== Initialize Repo Launcher ===
See [[Preparing AOSP build environment|how to prepare AOSP build environment]].
<pre>
repo init --depth=1 -u https://gitlab.com/snowdroid/platform/mainfest/ -b [platform branch name]
repo sync -f --force-sync --no-clone-bundle -j4 --no-tags
</pre>

Snowdroid Anaconda

2026-01-14T09:50:39Z

Tretdm: /* Roadmap */

{| style="float:right;border:1px solid #8f8f8f"
!colspan="2" | Snowdroid Anaconda
|-
! Announced
| January 1, 2025
|-
! Based on
| Android 6.0
|-
! Available in
| Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 Android Emulator (''ranchu'')
|-
! Status
| Pre-release (Alpha 1) Development has been suspended
|}

'''Snowdroid''' '''''Anaconda''''' is the first version of the Snowdroid project based on Android 6.0 "Marshmallow", the development of which was started on January 1, 2025.

== Supported devices ==
{| class="wikitable"
|+Real devices
|-
! style="width:100px;" | Brand
! style="width:240px;" | Model
! style="width:100px;" | Codenames
! style="width:100px;" | Released
! Supported AOSP versions
! Compatibility
|-
| style=" text-align:center;" rowspan="1" | Xiaomi
| style=" text-align:center;" | [[Device:Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 (nikel)|Redmi Note 4 (MediaTek)]]
| style=" text-align:center;" | <code>nikel</code>
| style=" text-align:center;" | 2016
| style=" text-align:center;" | Android 6.0 #1 (<code>MRA58K</code>)
| style=" text-align:center;" | Partly
|}

== Changes ==
=== Snowdroid Anaconda (2025) ===

==== Main changes ====

1. Added support for video wallpapers.

2. Added a branded Easter egg, unlockable via "Snowdroid version" in the system settings.

3. The outdated ''Tablet PC'' term has been replaced with a more universal term - ''tablet'' (only in Russian translation).

4. The Music app has been redesigned after not being updated since 2011.

5. Most ringtones and notification sounds have been replaced.

6. Added menu for selecting FM radio recording quality.

==== Android 6.0 "''Marshmallow''" ====

1. The main design of the system has been changed:
:* The default Android theme has changed, instead of the cyan variant, the following colors are used:
::<code>#256189</code> as an accent color for the status bar and controls,
::<code>#2F7CAF</code> as primary color for action bar,
::<code>#1C4967</code> as a background color for the main part of the notification panel.
:* Updated app icons, using the icon pack from CyanogenMod 13 as a replacement for Android 4.x era icons.
:* Restored dark theme from Android 6.0 Developer Preview.

== Development ==

Further deadlines will be specified upon completion of the current stage of development, and may be changed under possible circumstances.

=== Roadmap ===
'''1. Snowdroid Anaconda Alpha 1''' (<code>1.0-alpha1</code>)
:Released June 1, 2025 exclusively for the Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 (''nikel'')''.

''2. Snowdroid Anaconda Alpha 2'' (<code>1.0-alpha2</code>)

''3. Snowdroid Anaconda Beta'' (<code>1.0-beta</code>)

''4. Snowdroid Anaconda RC1'' (<code>1.0-rc1</code>)

''5. Snowdroid Anaconda'' (<code>1.0.x</code>)

''6. Snowdroid Anaconda II'' (<code>1.1.x</code>)

=== Branch names ===
==== Platforms ====
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
! style="width: 240px;" | Branch name
! style="width: 200px;" | Android version
! style="width: 180px;" | Based on AOSP branch
! style="width: 240px;" | Description
|-
| [https://gitlab.com/snowdroid/platform/mainfest/-/tree/snowdroid-a-6.0.1?ref_type=heads <code>snowdroid-a-6.0.1</code>] || Android 6.0.1 "''Marshmallow''" || [https://android.googlesource.com/platform/manifest/+/refs/heads/android-6.0.1_r81 <code>android-6.0.1_r81</code>]|| -
|}

==== Unofficial patches ====
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
! style="width: 240px;" | Branch name
! style="width: 200px;" | Android version
! style="width: 180px;" | Based on AOSP branch
! style="width: 240px;" | Description
|-
| [https://gitlab.com/snowdroid/mtk-alps-patches/-/tree/snowdroid-alps-mt6797-a-6.0?ref_type=heads <code>snowdroid-alps-mt6797-a-6.0</code>] || Android 6.0 "''Marshmallow''" || [https://android.googlesource.com/platform/manifest/+/refs/heads/android-6.0.0_r1 <code>android-6.0.0_r1</code>] || Heavily modified by MediaTek to run on the MT6797 SoC
|}

==== System apps with Gradle support ====
System apps compiled via the Gradle build system, including those developed on Android Studio, can be integrated into AOSP/Snowdroid as a prebuilt APK file. The process of integrating APK files into AOSP is described in [https://gitlab.com/snowdroid/platform/packages/apps/OlivieLauncher/-/blob/snowdroid-a-gradle-v4/Android.mk?ref_type=heads Android.mk] sample file.

{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
! style="width: 180px;" | Branch name
! style="width: 140px;" | Packages
! style="width: 160px;" | Android version
! style="width: 180px;" | Based on AOSP branch
! style="width: 280px;" | Description
|-
| <code>snowdroid-a-gradle</code> || [https://gitlab.com/snowdroid/platform/packages/apps/Gallery2/-/tree/snowdroid-a-gradle?ref_type=heads Gallery2] [https://gitlab.com/snowdroid/platform/packages/apps/Music/-/tree/snowdroid-a-gradle?ref_type=heads Music] || Android 8.1 "''Oreo''" || [https://android.googlesource.com/platform/manifest/+/refs/heads/android-8.1.0_r81 <code>android-8.1.0_r81</code>] || -
|-
| <code>snowdroid-a-gradle-v4</code> || [https://gitlab.com/snowdroid/platform/packages/apps/OlivieLauncher/-/tree/snowdroid-a-gradle-v4?ref_type=heads OlivieLauncher] || Android 8.x "''Oreo''" || - || Only for Android Studio not higher than 3.6
|}

==== Addons ====
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
! style="width: 180px;" | Branch name
! style="width: 140px;" | Packages
! style="width: 160px;" | Target branch
! style="width: 180px;" | Derived from
! style="width: 280px;" | Description
|-
| <code>snowdroid-a-6.0</code> || [https://gitlab.com/snowdroid/platform/packages/wallpapers/VideoWallpapers/-/tree/snowdroid-a-6.0?ref_type=heads VideoWallpapers] [https://gitlab.com/snowdroid/platform/packages/wallpapers/Soundscape/-/tree/snowdroid-a-6.0?ref_type=heads Soundscape] || [https://android.googlesource.com/platform/manifest/+/refs/heads/android-6.0.1_r81 <code>android-6.0.1_r81</code>] || - [https://github.com/ManuelBauer/soundscape-livewallpaper ManuelBauer/soundscape-livewallpaper] || -
|}

=== Initialize Repo Launcher ===
See [[Preparing AOSP build environment|how to prepare AOSP build environment]].
<pre>
repo init --depth=1 -u https://gitlab.com/snowdroid/platform/mainfest/ -b [platform branch name]
repo sync -f --force-sync --no-clone-bundle -j4 --no-tags
</pre>

Snowdroid Anaconda

2026-01-14T09:49:08Z

Tretdm: /* Roadmap */

{| style="float:right;border:1px solid #8f8f8f"
!colspan="2" | Snowdroid Anaconda
|-
! Announced
| January 1, 2025
|-
! Based on
| Android 6.0
|-
! Available in
| Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 Android Emulator (''ranchu'')
|-
! Status
| Pre-release (Alpha 1) Development has been suspended
|}

'''Snowdroid''' '''''Anaconda''''' is the first version of the Snowdroid project based on Android 6.0 "Marshmallow", the development of which was started on January 1, 2025.

== Supported devices ==
{| class="wikitable"
|+Real devices
|-
! style="width:100px;" | Brand
! style="width:240px;" | Model
! style="width:100px;" | Codenames
! style="width:100px;" | Released
! Supported AOSP versions
! Compatibility
|-
| style=" text-align:center;" rowspan="1" | Xiaomi
| style=" text-align:center;" | [[Device:Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 (nikel)|Redmi Note 4 (MediaTek)]]
| style=" text-align:center;" | <code>nikel</code>
| style=" text-align:center;" | 2016
| style=" text-align:center;" | Android 6.0 #1 (<code>MRA58K</code>)
| style=" text-align:center;" | Partly
|}

== Changes ==
=== Snowdroid Anaconda (2025) ===

==== Main changes ====

1. Added support for video wallpapers.

2. Added a branded Easter egg, unlockable via "Snowdroid version" in the system settings.

3. The outdated ''Tablet PC'' term has been replaced with a more universal term - ''tablet'' (only in Russian translation).

4. The Music app has been redesigned after not being updated since 2011.

5. Most ringtones and notification sounds have been replaced.

6. Added menu for selecting FM radio recording quality.

==== Android 6.0 "''Marshmallow''" ====

1. The main design of the system has been changed:
:* The default Android theme has changed, instead of the cyan variant, the following colors are used:
::<code>#256189</code> as an accent color for the status bar and controls,
::<code>#2F7CAF</code> as primary color for action bar,
::<code>#1C4967</code> as a background color for the main part of the notification panel.
:* Updated app icons, using the icon pack from CyanogenMod 13 as a replacement for Android 4.x era icons.
:* Restored dark theme from Android 6.0 Developer Preview.

== Development ==

Further deadlines will be specified upon completion of the current stage of development, and may be changed under possible circumstances.

=== Roadmap ===
'''1. Snowdroid Anaconda Alpha 1''' (<code>1.0-alpha1</code>)
:Released June 1, 2025 exclusively for the Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 (''nikel'')''.

''2. Snowdroid Anaconda Alpha 2'' (<code>1.0-alpha2</code>)

''3. Snowdroid Anaconda Beta'' (<code>1.0-betaN</code>)

''4. Snowdroid Anaconda RC1'' (<code>1.0-rc1</code>)

''5. Snowdroid Anaconda'' (<code>1.0.x</code>)

''6. Snowdroid Anaconda II'' (<code>1.1.x</code>)

=== Branch names ===
==== Platforms ====
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
! style="width: 240px;" | Branch name
! style="width: 200px;" | Android version
! style="width: 180px;" | Based on AOSP branch
! style="width: 240px;" | Description
|-
| [https://gitlab.com/snowdroid/platform/mainfest/-/tree/snowdroid-a-6.0.1?ref_type=heads <code>snowdroid-a-6.0.1</code>] || Android 6.0.1 "''Marshmallow''" || [https://android.googlesource.com/platform/manifest/+/refs/heads/android-6.0.1_r81 <code>android-6.0.1_r81</code>]|| -
|}

==== Unofficial patches ====
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
! style="width: 240px;" | Branch name
! style="width: 200px;" | Android version
! style="width: 180px;" | Based on AOSP branch
! style="width: 240px;" | Description
|-
| [https://gitlab.com/snowdroid/mtk-alps-patches/-/tree/snowdroid-alps-mt6797-a-6.0?ref_type=heads <code>snowdroid-alps-mt6797-a-6.0</code>] || Android 6.0 "''Marshmallow''" || [https://android.googlesource.com/platform/manifest/+/refs/heads/android-6.0.0_r1 <code>android-6.0.0_r1</code>] || Heavily modified by MediaTek to run on the MT6797 SoC
|}

==== System apps with Gradle support ====
System apps compiled via the Gradle build system, including those developed on Android Studio, can be integrated into AOSP/Snowdroid as a prebuilt APK file. The process of integrating APK files into AOSP is described in [https://gitlab.com/snowdroid/platform/packages/apps/OlivieLauncher/-/blob/snowdroid-a-gradle-v4/Android.mk?ref_type=heads Android.mk] sample file.

{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
! style="width: 180px;" | Branch name
! style="width: 140px;" | Packages
! style="width: 160px;" | Android version
! style="width: 180px;" | Based on AOSP branch
! style="width: 280px;" | Description
|-
| <code>snowdroid-a-gradle</code> || [https://gitlab.com/snowdroid/platform/packages/apps/Gallery2/-/tree/snowdroid-a-gradle?ref_type=heads Gallery2] [https://gitlab.com/snowdroid/platform/packages/apps/Music/-/tree/snowdroid-a-gradle?ref_type=heads Music] || Android 8.1 "''Oreo''" || [https://android.googlesource.com/platform/manifest/+/refs/heads/android-8.1.0_r81 <code>android-8.1.0_r81</code>] || -
|-
| <code>snowdroid-a-gradle-v4</code> || [https://gitlab.com/snowdroid/platform/packages/apps/OlivieLauncher/-/tree/snowdroid-a-gradle-v4?ref_type=heads OlivieLauncher] || Android 8.x "''Oreo''" || - || Only for Android Studio not higher than 3.6
|}

==== Addons ====
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
! style="width: 180px;" | Branch name
! style="width: 140px;" | Packages
! style="width: 160px;" | Target branch
! style="width: 180px;" | Derived from
! style="width: 280px;" | Description
|-
| <code>snowdroid-a-6.0</code> || [https://gitlab.com/snowdroid/platform/packages/wallpapers/VideoWallpapers/-/tree/snowdroid-a-6.0?ref_type=heads VideoWallpapers] [https://gitlab.com/snowdroid/platform/packages/wallpapers/Soundscape/-/tree/snowdroid-a-6.0?ref_type=heads Soundscape] || [https://android.googlesource.com/platform/manifest/+/refs/heads/android-6.0.1_r81 <code>android-6.0.1_r81</code>] || - [https://github.com/ManuelBauer/soundscape-livewallpaper ManuelBauer/soundscape-livewallpaper] || -
|}

=== Initialize Repo Launcher ===
See [[Preparing AOSP build environment|how to prepare AOSP build environment]].
<pre>
repo init --depth=1 -u https://gitlab.com/snowdroid/platform/mainfest/ -b [platform branch name]
repo sync -f --force-sync --no-clone-bundle -j4 --no-tags
</pre>

Snowdroid Anaconda

2026-01-14T09:44:36Z

Tretdm: Add roadmap

{| style="float:right;border:1px solid #8f8f8f"
!colspan="2" | Snowdroid Anaconda
|-
! Announced
| January 1, 2025
|-
! Based on
| Android 6.0
|-
! Available in
| Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 Android Emulator (''ranchu'')
|-
! Status
| Pre-release (Alpha 1) Development has been suspended
|}

'''Snowdroid''' '''''Anaconda''''' is the first version of the Snowdroid project based on Android 6.0 "Marshmallow", the development of which was started on January 1, 2025.

== Supported devices ==
{| class="wikitable"
|+Real devices
|-
! style="width:100px;" | Brand
! style="width:240px;" | Model
! style="width:100px;" | Codenames
! style="width:100px;" | Released
! Supported AOSP versions
! Compatibility
|-
| style=" text-align:center;" rowspan="1" | Xiaomi
| style=" text-align:center;" | [[Device:Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 (nikel)|Redmi Note 4 (MediaTek)]]
| style=" text-align:center;" | <code>nikel</code>
| style=" text-align:center;" | 2016
| style=" text-align:center;" | Android 6.0 #1 (<code>MRA58K</code>)
| style=" text-align:center;" | Partly
|}

== Changes ==
=== Snowdroid Anaconda (2025) ===

==== Main changes ====

1. Added support for video wallpapers.

2. Added a branded Easter egg, unlockable via "Snowdroid version" in the system settings.

3. The outdated ''Tablet PC'' term has been replaced with a more universal term - ''tablet'' (only in Russian translation).

4. The Music app has been redesigned after not being updated since 2011.

5. Most ringtones and notification sounds have been replaced.

6. Added menu for selecting FM radio recording quality.

==== Android 6.0 "''Marshmallow''" ====

1. The main design of the system has been changed:
:* The default Android theme has changed, instead of the cyan variant, the following colors are used:
::<code>#256189</code> as an accent color for the status bar and controls,
::<code>#2F7CAF</code> as primary color for action bar,
::<code>#1C4967</code> as a background color for the main part of the notification panel.
:* Updated app icons, using the icon pack from CyanogenMod 13 as a replacement for Android 4.x era icons.
:* Restored dark theme from Android 6.0 Developer Preview.

== Development ==

Further deadlines will be specified upon completion of the current stage of development, and may be changed under possible circumstances.

=== Roadmap ===
'''1. Snowdroid Anaconda Alpha 1''' (<code>1.0-alpha1</code>)
:Released June 1, 2025 exclusively for the Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 (''nikel'')''.

''2. Snowdroid Anaconda Alpha 2''

''3. Snowdroid Anaconda Beta''

''4. Snowdroid Anaconda RC1''

''5. Snowdroid Anaconda''

''6. Snowdroid Anaconda FP1''

=== Branch names ===
==== Platforms ====
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
! style="width: 240px;" | Branch name
! style="width: 200px;" | Android version
! style="width: 180px;" | Based on AOSP branch
! style="width: 240px;" | Description
|-
| [https://gitlab.com/snowdroid/platform/mainfest/-/tree/snowdroid-a-6.0.1?ref_type=heads <code>snowdroid-a-6.0.1</code>] || Android 6.0.1 "''Marshmallow''" || [https://android.googlesource.com/platform/manifest/+/refs/heads/android-6.0.1_r81 <code>android-6.0.1_r81</code>]|| -
|}

==== Unofficial patches ====
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
! style="width: 240px;" | Branch name
! style="width: 200px;" | Android version
! style="width: 180px;" | Based on AOSP branch
! style="width: 240px;" | Description
|-
| [https://gitlab.com/snowdroid/mtk-alps-patches/-/tree/snowdroid-alps-mt6797-a-6.0?ref_type=heads <code>snowdroid-alps-mt6797-a-6.0</code>] || Android 6.0 "''Marshmallow''" || [https://android.googlesource.com/platform/manifest/+/refs/heads/android-6.0.0_r1 <code>android-6.0.0_r1</code>] || Heavily modified by MediaTek to run on the MT6797 SoC
|}

==== System apps with Gradle support ====
System apps compiled via the Gradle build system, including those developed on Android Studio, can be integrated into AOSP/Snowdroid as a prebuilt APK file. The process of integrating APK files into AOSP is described in [https://gitlab.com/snowdroid/platform/packages/apps/OlivieLauncher/-/blob/snowdroid-a-gradle-v4/Android.mk?ref_type=heads Android.mk] sample file.

{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
! style="width: 180px;" | Branch name
! style="width: 140px;" | Packages
! style="width: 160px;" | Android version
! style="width: 180px;" | Based on AOSP branch
! style="width: 280px;" | Description
|-
| <code>snowdroid-a-gradle</code> || [https://gitlab.com/snowdroid/platform/packages/apps/Gallery2/-/tree/snowdroid-a-gradle?ref_type=heads Gallery2] [https://gitlab.com/snowdroid/platform/packages/apps/Music/-/tree/snowdroid-a-gradle?ref_type=heads Music] || Android 8.1 "''Oreo''" || [https://android.googlesource.com/platform/manifest/+/refs/heads/android-8.1.0_r81 <code>android-8.1.0_r81</code>] || -
|-
| <code>snowdroid-a-gradle-v4</code> || [https://gitlab.com/snowdroid/platform/packages/apps/OlivieLauncher/-/tree/snowdroid-a-gradle-v4?ref_type=heads OlivieLauncher] || Android 8.x "''Oreo''" || - || Only for Android Studio not higher than 3.6
|}

==== Addons ====
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
! style="width: 180px;" | Branch name
! style="width: 140px;" | Packages
! style="width: 160px;" | Target branch
! style="width: 180px;" | Derived from
! style="width: 280px;" | Description
|-
| <code>snowdroid-a-6.0</code> || [https://gitlab.com/snowdroid/platform/packages/wallpapers/VideoWallpapers/-/tree/snowdroid-a-6.0?ref_type=heads VideoWallpapers] [https://gitlab.com/snowdroid/platform/packages/wallpapers/Soundscape/-/tree/snowdroid-a-6.0?ref_type=heads Soundscape] || [https://android.googlesource.com/platform/manifest/+/refs/heads/android-6.0.1_r81 <code>android-6.0.1_r81</code>] || - [https://github.com/ManuelBauer/soundscape-livewallpaper ManuelBauer/soundscape-livewallpaper] || -
|}

=== Initialize Repo Launcher ===
See [[Preparing AOSP build environment|how to prepare AOSP build environment]].
<pre>
repo init --depth=1 -u https://gitlab.com/snowdroid/platform/mainfest/ -b [platform branch name]
repo sync -f --force-sync --no-clone-bundle -j4 --no-tags
</pre>

Snowdroid Anaconda

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{| style="float:right;border:1px solid #8f8f8f"
!colspan="2" | Snowdroid Anaconda
|-
! Announced
| January 1, 2025
|-
! Based on
| Android 6.0
|-
! Available in
| Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 Android Emulator (''ranchu'')
|-
! Status
| Pre-release (Alpha 1) Development has been suspended
|}

'''Snowdroid''' '''''Anaconda''''' is the first version of the Snowdroid project based on Android 6.0 "Marshmallow", the development of which was started on January 1, 2025.

== Supported devices ==
{| class="wikitable"
|+Real devices
|-
! style="width:100px;" | Brand
! style="width:240px;" | Model
! style="width:100px;" | Codenames
! style="width:100px;" | Released
! Supported AOSP versions
! Compatibility
|-
| style=" text-align:center;" rowspan="1" | Xiaomi
| style=" text-align:center;" | [[Device:Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 (nikel)|Redmi Note 4 (MediaTek)]]
| style=" text-align:center;" | <code>nikel</code>
| style=" text-align:center;" | 2016
| style=" text-align:center;" | Android 6.0 #1 (<code>MRA58K</code>)
| style=" text-align:center;" | Partly
|}

== Changes ==
=== Snowdroid Anaconda (2025) ===

==== Main changes ====

1. Added support for video wallpapers.

2. Added a branded Easter egg, unlockable via "Snowdroid version" in the system settings.

3. The outdated ''Tablet PC'' term has been replaced with a more universal term - ''tablet'' (only in Russian translation).

4. The Music app has been redesigned after not being updated since 2011.

5. Most ringtones and notification sounds have been replaced.

6. Added menu for selecting FM radio recording quality.

==== Android 6.0 "''Marshmallow''" ====

1. The main design of the system has been changed:
:* The default Android theme has changed, instead of the cyan variant, the following colors are used:
::<code>#256189</code> as an accent color for the status bar and controls,
::<code>#2F7CAF</code> as primary color for action bar,
::<code>#1C4967</code> as a background color for the main part of the notification panel.
:* Updated app icons, using the icon pack from CyanogenMod 13 as a replacement for Android 4.x era icons.
:* Restored dark theme from Android 6.0 Developer Preview.

== Development ==
=== Branch names ===
==== Platforms ====
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
! style="width: 240px;" | Branch name
! style="width: 200px;" | Android version
! style="width: 180px;" | Based on AOSP branch
! style="width: 240px;" | Description
|-
| [https://gitlab.com/snowdroid/platform/mainfest/-/tree/snowdroid-a-6.0.1?ref_type=heads <code>snowdroid-a-6.0.1</code>] || Android 6.0.1 "''Marshmallow''" || [https://android.googlesource.com/platform/manifest/+/refs/heads/android-6.0.1_r81 <code>android-6.0.1_r81</code>]|| -
|}

==== Unofficial patches ====
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
! style="width: 240px;" | Branch name
! style="width: 200px;" | Android version
! style="width: 180px;" | Based on AOSP branch
! style="width: 240px;" | Description
|-
| [https://gitlab.com/snowdroid/mtk-alps-patches/-/tree/snowdroid-alps-mt6797-a-6.0?ref_type=heads <code>snowdroid-alps-mt6797-a-6.0</code>] || Android 6.0 "''Marshmallow''" || [https://android.googlesource.com/platform/manifest/+/refs/heads/android-6.0.0_r1 <code>android-6.0.0_r1</code>] || Heavily modified by MediaTek to run on the MT6797 SoC
|}

==== System apps with Gradle support ====
System apps compiled via the Gradle build system, including those developed on Android Studio, can be integrated into AOSP/Snowdroid as a prebuilt APK file. The process of integrating APK files into AOSP is described in [https://gitlab.com/snowdroid/platform/packages/apps/OlivieLauncher/-/blob/snowdroid-a-gradle-v4/Android.mk?ref_type=heads Android.mk] sample file.

{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
! style="width: 180px;" | Branch name
! style="width: 140px;" | Packages
! style="width: 160px;" | Android version
! style="width: 180px;" | Based on AOSP branch
! style="width: 280px;" | Description
|-
| <code>snowdroid-a-gradle</code> || [https://gitlab.com/snowdroid/platform/packages/apps/Gallery2/-/tree/snowdroid-a-gradle?ref_type=heads Gallery2] [https://gitlab.com/snowdroid/platform/packages/apps/Music/-/tree/snowdroid-a-gradle?ref_type=heads Music] || Android 8.1 "''Oreo''" || [https://android.googlesource.com/platform/manifest/+/refs/heads/android-8.1.0_r81 <code>android-8.1.0_r81</code>] || -
|-
| <code>snowdroid-a-gradle-v4</code> || [https://gitlab.com/snowdroid/platform/packages/apps/OlivieLauncher/-/tree/snowdroid-a-gradle-v4?ref_type=heads OlivieLauncher] || Android 8.x "''Oreo''" || - || Only for Android Studio not higher than 3.6
|}

==== Addons ====
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
! style="width: 180px;" | Branch name
! style="width: 140px;" | Packages
! style="width: 160px;" | Target branch
! style="width: 180px;" | Derived from
! style="width: 280px;" | Description
|-
| <code>snowdroid-a-6.0</code> || [https://gitlab.com/snowdroid/platform/packages/wallpapers/VideoWallpapers/-/tree/snowdroid-a-6.0?ref_type=heads VideoWallpapers] [https://gitlab.com/snowdroid/platform/packages/wallpapers/Soundscape/-/tree/snowdroid-a-6.0?ref_type=heads Soundscape] || [https://android.googlesource.com/platform/manifest/+/refs/heads/android-6.0.1_r81 <code>android-6.0.1_r81</code>] || - [https://github.com/ManuelBauer/soundscape-livewallpaper ManuelBauer/soundscape-livewallpaper] || -
|}

=== Initialize Repo Launcher ===
See [[Preparing AOSP build environment|how to prepare AOSP build environment]].
<pre>
repo init --depth=1 -u https://gitlab.com/snowdroid/platform/mainfest/ -b [platform branch name]
repo sync -f --force-sync --no-clone-bundle -j4 --no-tags
</pre>

Snowdroid Anaconda

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{| style="float:right;border:1px solid #8f8f8f"
!colspan="2" | Snowdroid Anaconda
|-
! Announced
| January 1, 2025
|-
! Based on
| Android 6.0
|-
! Available in
| Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 Android Emulator (''ranchu'')
|-
! Status
| Alpha 1, development has been suspended
|}

'''Snowdroid''' '''''Anaconda''''' is the first version of the Snowdroid project based on Android 6.0 "Marshmallow", the development of which was started on January 1, 2025.

== Supported devices ==
{| class="wikitable"
|+Real devices
|-
! style="width:100px;" | Brand
! style="width:240px;" | Model
! style="width:100px;" | Codenames
! style="width:100px;" | Released
! Supported AOSP versions
! Compatibility
|-
| style=" text-align:center;" rowspan="1" | Xiaomi
| style=" text-align:center;" | [[Device:Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 (nikel)|Redmi Note 4 (MediaTek)]]
| style=" text-align:center;" | <code>nikel</code>
| style=" text-align:center;" | 2016
| style=" text-align:center;" | Android 6.0 #1 (<code>MRA58K</code>)
| style=" text-align:center;" | Partly
|}

== Changes ==
=== Snowdroid Anaconda (2025) ===

==== Main changes ====

1. Added support for video wallpapers.

2. Added a branded Easter egg, unlockable via "Snowdroid version" in the system settings.

3. The outdated ''Tablet PC'' term has been replaced with a more universal term - ''tablet'' (only in Russian translation).

4. The Music app has been redesigned after not being updated since 2011.

5. Most ringtones and notification sounds have been replaced.

6. Added menu for selecting FM radio recording quality.

==== Android 6.0 "''Marshmallow''" ====

1. The main design of the system has been changed:
:* The default Android theme has changed, instead of the cyan variant, the following colors are used:
::<code>#256189</code> as an accent color for the status bar and controls,
::<code>#2F7CAF</code> as primary color for action bar,
::<code>#1C4967</code> as a background color for the main part of the notification panel.
:* Updated app icons, using the icon pack from CyanogenMod 13 as a replacement for Android 4.x era icons.
:* Restored dark theme from Android 6.0 Developer Preview.

== Development ==
=== Branch names ===
==== Platforms ====
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
! style="width: 240px;" | Branch name
! style="width: 200px;" | Android version
! style="width: 180px;" | Based on AOSP branch
! style="width: 240px;" | Description
|-
| [https://gitlab.com/snowdroid/platform/mainfest/-/tree/snowdroid-a-6.0.1?ref_type=heads <code>snowdroid-a-6.0.1</code>] || Android 6.0.1 "''Marshmallow''" || [https://android.googlesource.com/platform/manifest/+/refs/heads/android-6.0.1_r81 <code>android-6.0.1_r81</code>]|| -
|}

==== Unofficial patches ====
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
! style="width: 240px;" | Branch name
! style="width: 200px;" | Android version
! style="width: 180px;" | Based on AOSP branch
! style="width: 240px;" | Description
|-
| [https://gitlab.com/snowdroid/mtk-alps-patches/-/tree/snowdroid-alps-mt6797-a-6.0?ref_type=heads <code>snowdroid-alps-mt6797-a-6.0</code>] || Android 6.0 "''Marshmallow''" || [https://android.googlesource.com/platform/manifest/+/refs/heads/android-6.0.0_r1 <code>android-6.0.0_r1</code>] || Heavily modified by MediaTek to run on the MT6797 SoC
|}

==== System apps with Gradle support ====
System apps compiled via the Gradle build system, including those developed on Android Studio, can be integrated into AOSP/Snowdroid as a prebuilt APK file. The process of integrating APK files into AOSP is described in [https://gitlab.com/snowdroid/platform/packages/apps/OlivieLauncher/-/blob/snowdroid-a-gradle-v4/Android.mk?ref_type=heads Android.mk] sample file.

{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
! style="width: 180px;" | Branch name
! style="width: 140px;" | Packages
! style="width: 160px;" | Android version
! style="width: 180px;" | Based on AOSP branch
! style="width: 280px;" | Description
|-
| <code>snowdroid-a-gradle</code> || [https://gitlab.com/snowdroid/platform/packages/apps/Gallery2/-/tree/snowdroid-a-gradle?ref_type=heads Gallery2] [https://gitlab.com/snowdroid/platform/packages/apps/Music/-/tree/snowdroid-a-gradle?ref_type=heads Music] || Android 8.1 "''Oreo''" || [https://android.googlesource.com/platform/manifest/+/refs/heads/android-8.1.0_r81 <code>android-8.1.0_r81</code>] || -
|-
| <code>snowdroid-a-gradle-v4</code> || [https://gitlab.com/snowdroid/platform/packages/apps/OlivieLauncher/-/tree/snowdroid-a-gradle-v4?ref_type=heads OlivieLauncher] || Android 8.x "''Oreo''" || - || Only for Android Studio not higher than 3.6
|}

==== Addons ====
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
! style="width: 180px;" | Branch name
! style="width: 140px;" | Packages
! style="width: 160px;" | Target branch
! style="width: 180px;" | Derived from
! style="width: 280px;" | Description
|-
| <code>snowdroid-a-6.0</code> || [https://gitlab.com/snowdroid/platform/packages/wallpapers/VideoWallpapers/-/tree/snowdroid-a-6.0?ref_type=heads VideoWallpapers] [https://gitlab.com/snowdroid/platform/packages/wallpapers/Soundscape/-/tree/snowdroid-a-6.0?ref_type=heads Soundscape] || [https://android.googlesource.com/platform/manifest/+/refs/heads/android-6.0.1_r81 <code>android-6.0.1_r81</code>] || - [https://github.com/ManuelBauer/soundscape-livewallpaper ManuelBauer/soundscape-livewallpaper] || -
|}

=== Initialize Repo Launcher ===
See [[Preparing AOSP build environment|how to prepare AOSP build environment]].
<pre>
repo init --depth=1 -u https://gitlab.com/snowdroid/platform/mainfest/ -b [platform branch name]
repo sync -f --force-sync --no-clone-bundle -j4 --no-tags
</pre>

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== Terminology ==
* '''''Project''''' is creative work based on derivative works or created by the author himself.
* '''''User''''' is the person who uses the project.
* '''''Proprietary components''''' are parts of binaries or non-free source code that are included in a project but their distribution and modification to the copyright holders is strictly controlled.
* '''''EULA''''' (abbr. ''End User License Agreement'') and/or '''''Software License''''' is an agreement that provides legal protection for intellectual property for both software developers and users.
* '''''UI''''' (abbr. ''User Inteface'') is the space where interactions between humans and machines occur<ref>[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User_interface "User Interface"], ''Wikipedia''.</ref>.
* '''''UX''''' (abbr. ''User Experience'') is how a user interacts with and experiences a product, system or service<ref>[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User_experience "User Experience"], ''Wikipedia''.</ref>.
* '''''HAL''''' (abbr. ''Hardware Abstraction Layer'') is an abstraction layer, implemented in software, between the physical hardware of a computer and the software that runs on that computer<ref>[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hardware_abstraction#In_operating_systems "Hardware abstraction in operating systems"], ''Wikipedia''.</ref> or mobile devices running on mobile operating systems such as Android.

== Our Purposes ==
'''The Snowdroid project is currently a hobby project and is developed by the community.'''

This project ''DOESN'T'' call for abandoning new devices and/or advanced technologies. It serves as a blueprint for creating better versions of Android, and does not interfere with or impact proprietary components in any significant way except to support specific devices and improve UI/UX quality.

For more information about the Snowdroid project, please read [[Snowdroid:About|this article]].

When it comes to projects that are heavily modified to work with proprietary components, such as HAL, we publish separately distributed patches that the user can apply themselves.

== Our Standards ==

'''Examples of behavior that contributes to creating a positive environment include:'''

* Using welcoming and inclusive language
* Being respectful of differing viewpoints and experiences
* Gracefully accepting constructive criticism
* Focusing on what is best for the community
* Showing empathy towards other community members

'''Examples of unacceptable behavior by participants and users include:'''
* The use of sexualized language or imagery and unwelcome sexual attention or advances
* Trolling, insulting/derogatory comments, and personal or political attacks
* Public or private harassment
* Publishing others' private information, such as a physical or electronic address, without explicit permission
* Other conduct which could reasonably be considered inappropriate in a professional setting

== Our Responsibilities ==

Project maintainers are responsible for clarifying the standards of acceptable behavior and are expected to take appropriate and fair corrective action in response to any instances of unacceptable behavior.

Project maintainers have the right and responsibility to remove, edit, or reject comments, commits, code, wiki edits, issues, and other contributions that are not aligned to this Code of Conduct, or to ban temporarily or permanently any contributor for other behaviors that they deem inappropriate, threatening, offensive, or harmful.

== Protecting Reputation ==

In order to protect the project from unwanted actions by users, legal restrictions have been provided:

* '''NO ONE''' is obliged to pursue the goals and values of the project
* This project '''SHOULD NOT''' be used for personal gain, such as:
** misleading
** scam
** trolling
** discrimination against developers based on race, country of residence and other individual differences
** abuse of export controls

== Attribution ==
This Code of Conduct is adapted from the [https://www.contributor-covenant.org/version/1/4/code-of-conduct.html Contributor Covenant], version 1.4, for the Snowdroid project's own needs.

All information on the site, as well as the Code of Conduct, is released under a [https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Creative Commons 4.0 International license] (CC-BY 4.0).

== Feedback ==
If you have any questions or complaints, please write to tinelix(at)mail.ru

== References ==

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Snowdroid:About

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== History ==

=== Prehistory ===

The history of the original Snowdroid project began back in March 2014 by [https://johnott.us/ John Ott].

He initially positioned this project as his playground for studying Android and Linux and as a basis for creating a stable and convenient platform <ref name="about_snowdroid_by_john_ott">[http://web.archive.org/web/20141108155938/http://johnott.us/projects/snowdroid/ About original Snowdroid], ''John Ott''. November 8, 2014</ref>. Since the original project was a playground, it lasted only one year and was not further developed<ref name="original_snowdroid_in_github">[https://github.com/snowdroid Original Snowdroid in GitHub]</ref>.

And the problems that then complicated the development and distribution of firmware based on [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Android%20(operating%20system) Android Open Source Project (AOSP)] were a nightmare for many developers. Hope only appeared with the release of Android 8.0, where Project Treble was first introduced<ref name="project_treble">[https://bettershark.com/project-treble/ "Project Treble – Can Android Fix Their Update Problem Now?"] ''Bettershark.'' December 19, 2018</ref>, which was a compromise solution. But most devices released before Android 8.0 simply couldn't boast of this due to the lack of source codes regarding hardware support and limited support from manufacturers.

And suddenly another person (Dmitry Tretyakov), who also used custom firmware carefree, had this thought:

<blockquote style="background-color: lightgrey; border: solid thin grey;">''Everything seems to be fine, but I am confused by the fact that each new version of Android brings a lot of discomfort associated with innovations. This is especially true for those who are already fleeing MIUI and HyperOS like rats from a sinking ship, which currently do not shine with quality.''

''With the introduction of Material You (Material Deisgn 3) in Android 12, it will become more and more boring - most of the system applications, for example, the built-in Messaging app does not meet modern standards that Google itself and other companies are actively promoting, and in general it is abandoned. A new design is always good, but the main thing is to pay attention to detail, especially for developers who are fiercely opposed to integrating the operating system with popular services, such as Google Mobile Services.''

''Monotony is also not for the better, since the standard design begins to get boring over time. Some device manufacturers understand this well, and therefore they try to stand out with the help of shells. But most of them are closed developments, which prevents the integration of design into their own applications, and those projects that are offered in the open source world, they have nothing to offer except Material You.''

'''''This is wrong, and therefore we need to make our own adjustments.'''''</blockquote>

=== Relaunch ===

It was then, immediately after celebrating the beginning of the year, that we began to relaunch the project. There were three reasons for this:

# The beginning of the year is associated with new opportunities, new plans for the future and the desire for innovation and excellence. The name, logo and other identity reflect the essence of the project.
# At that time, Dmitry (the new author of the project) had a long vacation during the New Year holidays - 2 weeks.
# He also has two friends whose birthdays fall during the holidays, but they were born on the same day, which adds a special atmosphere.

With the relaunch of the Snowdroid project, we are trying to make Android versions better, more functional and more beautiful in all respects, as well as to shape our vision in the development of mobile operating systems.

== Brand meaning ==

The name of the project ''Snowdroid'' means ''friendliness'', ''beauty'' and ''continuity'' and is a play on the words "''snowman''" and "''Android''". The logo also reflects these values, which emphasizes the author's idea as attractive and at the same time ambitious.

== References ==

Snowdroid:About

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== History ==

=== Prehistory ===

The history of the original Snowdroid project began back in March 2014 by [https://johnott.us/ John Ott].

He initially positioned this project as his playground for studying Android and Linux and as a basis for creating a stable and convenient platform<ref name="about_snowdroid_by_john_ott">[http://web.archive.org/web/20141108155938/http://johnott.us/projects/snowdroid/ About original Snowdroid], ''John Ott''. November 8, 2014</ref>. Since the original project was a playground, it lasted only one year and was not further developed<ref name="original_snowdroid_in_github">[https://github.com/snowdroid Original Snowdroid in GitHub]</ref>.

And the problems that then complicated the development and distribution of firmware based on [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Android%20(operating%20system) Android Open Source Project (AOSP)] were a nightmare for many developers. Hope only appeared with the release of Android 8.0, where Project Treble was first introduced<ref name="project_treble">[https://bettershark.com/project-treble/ "Project Treble – Can Android Fix Their Update Problem Now?"] ''Bettershark.'' December 19, 2018</ref>, which was a compromise solution. But most devices released before Android 8.0 simply couldn't boast of this due to the lack of source codes regarding hardware support and limited support from manufacturers.

And suddenly another person (Dmitry Tretyakov), who also used custom firmware carefree, had this thought:

<blockquote style="background-color: lightgrey; border: solid thin grey;">''Everything seems to be fine, but I am confused by the fact that each new version of Android brings a lot of discomfort associated with innovations. This is especially true for those who are already fleeing MIUI and HyperOS like rats from a sinking ship, which currently do not shine with quality.''

''With the introduction of Material You (Material Deisgn 3) in Android 12, it will become more and more boring - most of the system applications, for example, the built-in Messaging app does not meet modern standards that Google itself and other companies are actively promoting, and in general it is abandoned. A new design is always good, but the main thing is to pay attention to detail, especially for developers who are fiercely opposed to integrating the operating system with popular services, such as Google Mobile Services.''

''Monotony is also not for the better, since the standard design begins to get boring over time. Some device manufacturers understand this well, and therefore they try to stand out with the help of shells. But most of them are closed developments, which prevents the integration of design into their own applications, and those projects that are offered in the open source world, they have nothing to offer except Material You.''

'''''This is wrong, and therefore we need to make our own adjustments.'''''</blockquote>

=== Relaunch ===

It was then, immediately after celebrating the beginning of the year, that we began to relaunch the project. There were three reasons for this:

# The beginning of the year is associated with new opportunities, new plans for the future and the desire for innovation and excellence. The name, logo and other identity reflect the essence of the project.
# At that time, Dmitry (the new author of the project) had a long vacation during the New Year holidays - 2 weeks.
# He also has two friends whose birthdays fall during the holidays, but they were born on the same day, which adds a special atmosphere.

With the relaunch of the Snowdroid project, we are trying to make Android versions better, more functional and more beautiful in all respects, as well as to shape our vision in the development of mobile operating systems.

== Brand meaning ==

The name of the project ''Snowdroid'' means ''friendliness'', ''beauty'' and ''continuity'' and is a play on the words "''snowman''" and "''Android''". The logo also reflects these values, which emphasizes the author's idea as attractive and at the same time ambitious.

== References ==

Snowdroid:Frequently Asked Questions

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== Software support ==
'''Q:''' Will there be support for Android 12 and above? 
'''A:''' Support for later Android versions will be added to the next major version of Snowdroid. Currently, [[Snowdroid Anaconda]] is the most cost-effective option for building and maintaining firmware for devices released from 2012 to 2018.

'''Q:''' What devices are supported by Snowdroid? 
'''A:''' At the moment we only support one device, not counting the emulator that comes with the Android SDK: [[Devices:Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 (nikel)|Xiaomi Redmi Note 4]] (nikel).

== Branding ==

'''Q:''' Why the name Snowdroid and the snowman+android logo were chosen? 
'''A:''' The answer lies in the article: [[Snowdroid:About|About Snowdroid]]

== Other questions ==

'''Q:''' Why do we need Snowdroid if there is [''name at least one AOSP-based firmware'']? 
'''A:''' Snowdroid aims to modernize the Android operating system in a form that can be thought of as a production-ready system without being tied to Google Mobile Services. We strive not only to bring innovations, but to make them open to our needs, unlike other open source projects and vendor UIs.

Snowdroid Anaconda

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{| style="float:right;border:1px solid #8f8f8f"
!colspan="2" | Snowdroid Anaconda
|-
! Announced
| January 1, 2025
|-
! Based on
| Android 6.0
|-
! Available in
| Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 Android Emulator (''ranchu'')
|-
! Status
| WIP
|}

'''Snowdroid''' '''''Anaconda''''' is the first version of the Snowdroid project based on Android 6.0 "Marshmallow", the development of which was started on January 1, 2025.

== Supported devices ==
{| class="wikitable"
|+Real devices
|-
! style="width:100px;" | Brand
! style="width:240px;" | Model
! style="width:100px;" | Codenames
! style="width:100px;" | Released
! Supported AOSP versions
! Compatibility
|-
| style=" text-align:center;" rowspan="1" | Xiaomi
| style=" text-align:center;" | [[Device:Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 (nikel)|Redmi Note 4 (MediaTek)]]
| style=" text-align:center;" | <code>nikel</code>
| style=" text-align:center;" | 2016
| style=" text-align:center;" | Android 6.0 #1 (<code>MRA58K</code>)
| style=" text-align:center;" | Partly
|}

== Changes ==
=== Snowdroid Anaconda (2025) ===

==== Main changes ====

1. Added support for video wallpapers.

2. Added a branded Easter egg, unlockable via "Snowdroid version" in the system settings.

3. The outdated ''Tablet PC'' term has been replaced with a more universal term - ''tablet'' (only in Russian translation).

4. The Music app has been redesigned after not being updated since 2011.

5. Most ringtones and notification sounds have been replaced.

6. Added menu for selecting FM radio recording quality.

==== Android 6.0 "''Marshmallow''" ====

1. The main design of the system has been changed:
:* The default Android theme has changed, instead of the cyan variant, the following colors are used:
::<code>#256189</code> as an accent color for the status bar and controls,
::<code>#2F7CAF</code> as primary color for action bar,
::<code>#1C4967</code> as a background color for the main part of the notification panel.
:* Updated app icons, using the icon pack from CyanogenMod 13 as a replacement for Android 4.x era icons.
:* Restored dark theme from Android 6.0 Developer Preview.

== Development ==
=== Branch names ===
==== Platforms ====
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
! style="width: 240px;" | Branch name
! style="width: 200px;" | Android version
! style="width: 180px;" | Based on AOSP branch
! style="width: 240px;" | Description
|-
| [https://gitlab.com/snowdroid/platform/mainfest/-/tree/snowdroid-a-6.0.1?ref_type=heads <code>snowdroid-a-6.0.1</code>] || Android 6.0.1 "''Marshmallow''" || [https://android.googlesource.com/platform/manifest/+/refs/heads/android-6.0.1_r81 <code>android-6.0.1_r81</code>]|| -
|}

==== Unofficial patches ====
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
! style="width: 240px;" | Branch name
! style="width: 200px;" | Android version
! style="width: 180px;" | Based on AOSP branch
! style="width: 240px;" | Description
|-
| [https://gitlab.com/snowdroid/mtk-alps-patches/-/tree/snowdroid-alps-mt6797-a-6.0?ref_type=heads <code>snowdroid-alps-mt6797-a-6.0</code>] || Android 6.0 "''Marshmallow''" || [https://android.googlesource.com/platform/manifest/+/refs/heads/android-6.0.0_r1 <code>android-6.0.0_r1</code>] || Heavily modified by MediaTek to run on the MT6797 SoC
|}

==== System apps with Gradle support ====
System apps compiled via the Gradle build system, including those developed on Android Studio, can be integrated into AOSP/Snowdroid as a prebuilt APK file. The process of integrating APK files into AOSP is described in [https://gitlab.com/snowdroid/platform/packages/apps/OlivieLauncher/-/blob/snowdroid-a-gradle-v4/Android.mk?ref_type=heads Android.mk] sample file.

{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
! style="width: 180px;" | Branch name
! style="width: 140px;" | Packages
! style="width: 160px;" | Android version
! style="width: 180px;" | Based on AOSP branch
! style="width: 280px;" | Description
|-
| <code>snowdroid-a-gradle</code> || [https://gitlab.com/snowdroid/platform/packages/apps/Gallery2/-/tree/snowdroid-a-gradle?ref_type=heads Gallery2] [https://gitlab.com/snowdroid/platform/packages/apps/Music/-/tree/snowdroid-a-gradle?ref_type=heads Music] || Android 8.1 "''Oreo''" || [https://android.googlesource.com/platform/manifest/+/refs/heads/android-8.1.0_r81 <code>android-8.1.0_r81</code>] || -
|-
| <code>snowdroid-a-gradle-v4</code> || [https://gitlab.com/snowdroid/platform/packages/apps/OlivieLauncher/-/tree/snowdroid-a-gradle-v4?ref_type=heads OlivieLauncher] || Android 8.x "''Oreo''" || - || Only for Android Studio not higher than 3.6
|}

==== Addons ====
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
! style="width: 180px;" | Branch name
! style="width: 140px;" | Packages
! style="width: 160px;" | Target branch
! style="width: 180px;" | Derived from
! style="width: 280px;" | Description
|-
| <code>snowdroid-a-6.0</code> || [https://gitlab.com/snowdroid/platform/packages/wallpapers/VideoWallpapers/-/tree/snowdroid-a-6.0?ref_type=heads VideoWallpapers] [https://gitlab.com/snowdroid/platform/packages/wallpapers/Soundscape/-/tree/snowdroid-a-6.0?ref_type=heads Soundscape] || [https://android.googlesource.com/platform/manifest/+/refs/heads/android-6.0.1_r81 <code>android-6.0.1_r81</code>] || - [https://github.com/ManuelBauer/soundscape-livewallpaper ManuelBauer/soundscape-livewallpaper] || -
|}

=== Initialize Repo Launcher ===
See [[Preparing AOSP build environment|how to prepare AOSP build environment]].
<pre>
repo init --depth=1 -u https://gitlab.com/snowdroid/platform/mainfest/ -b [platform branch name]
repo sync -f --force-sync --no-clone-bundle -j4 --no-tags
</pre>

Preparing AOSP build environment

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== System requirements ==

The build can be performed on '''x64-based Linux and macOS PCs''', as well as on Linux virtual machines. The system requirements are recommended to ensure a smooth build process.

=== Android 5.0-6.0 ===
* 2 CPU cores
* 160 GB of free storage space
* 6 GB RAM

=== Android 7.0-8.1 ===
* 4 CPU cores
* 180 GB of free storage space
* 10 GB RAM

== Installing required packages for Android 5.0-6.0 ==

First, install the packages if you are using any of the three suggested Linux distributions.

=== Ubuntu 14.04 LTS ===

<pre>
sudo apt-get install git-core gnupg flex bison gperf \
build-essential zip curl zlib1g-dev libc6-dev-i386 \
libncurses5 lib32ncurses5-dev x11proto-core-dev libx11-dev \
lib32z-dev libgl1-mesa-dev libxml2-utils xsltproc unzip \
libssl-dev zlib1g-dev xz-utils wget python2.7 openjdk-7-jdk \
libc++-dev lib32stdc++6
</pre>

=== openSUSE 13.2 ===

<pre>
sudo zypper in -t pattern 32bit
sudo zypper in gcc glibc-devel-32bit ncurses-devel-32bit \
readline-devel-32bit libpth20-32bit java-1_7_0-openjdk \
openssl-devel curl-devel libexpat-devel \
java-1_7_0-openjdk-devel make mawk m4 gperf flex bison \
gettext-tools
sudo zypper remove patterns-openSUSE-minimal_base-conflicts
sudo zypper in zip python-xml python-xmldiff python-wheel \
python-six python-pytz python-pysqlite python-pygit2 \
python-pycparser python-functional python-async \
python-extras libcurl4-openssl-dev
</pre>

=== Debian 8.11.0 ===

<pre>
sudo apt-get install ia32-libs ia32-libs-dev \
openjdk-7-jre openjdk-7-jdk gcc g++ make \
libgl1-mesa-dev libgl1-mesa-glx libssl-dev libffi-dev \
libcurl4-openssl-dev gettext gnupg flex bison \
build-essential zip curl libc6-dev libncurses5-dev \
x11proto-core-dev libx11-dev libreadline6-dev \
mingw32 tofrodos python-markdown libxml2-utils xsltproc \
zlib1g-dev gperf libc6-dev-i386 lib32z1-dev gcc-multilib \
g++-multilib lib32ncurses5-dev
</pre>

== Installing required packages for Android 7.0-8.1 ==

Android, starting with version 7.0, uses OpenJDK 8, so the sequence of installing preparatory packages on Ubuntu and Debian is slightly different.

=== Ubuntu 14.04 LTS ===

<pre>
sudo apt-get install git-core gnupg flex bison gperf \
build-essential zip curl zlib1g-dev libc6-dev-i386 \
libncurses5 lib32ncurses5-dev x11proto-core-dev libx11-dev \
lib32z-dev libgl1-mesa-dev libxml2-utils xsltproc unzip \
libssl-dev zlib1g-dev xz-utils wget python2.7 \
libc++-dev lib32stdc++6
wget http://old-releases.ubuntu.com/ubuntu/pool/universe/o/openjdk-8/openjdk-8-jre-headless_8u45-b14-1_amd64.deb
wget http://old-releases.ubuntu.com/ubuntu/pool/universe/o/openjdk-8/openjdk-8-jre_8u45-b14-1_amd64.deb
wget http://old-releases.ubuntu.com/ubuntu/pool/universe/o/openjdk-8/openjdk-8-jdk_8u45-b14-1_amd64.deb
sudo dpkg -i ./openjdk-8-*.deb
</pre>

=== openSUSE 13.2 ===

<pre>
sudo zypper in -t pattern 32bit
sudo zypper in gcc glibc-devel-32bit ncurses-devel-32bit \
readline-devel-32bit libpth20-32bit \
openssl-devel curl-devel libexpat-devel \
make mawk m4 gperf flex bison gettext-tools
sudo zypper remove patterns-openSUSE-minimal_base-conflicts
sudo zypper in zip python-xml python-xmldiff python-wheel \
python-six python-pytz python-pysqlite python-pygit2 \
python-pycparser python-functional python-async \
java-1_8_0-openjdk java-1_8_0-openjdk-devel \
python-extras libcurl4-openssl-dev
</pre>

=== Debian 8.11.0 ===

<pre>
sudo apt-get install ia32-libs ia32-libs-dev \
gcc g++ make \
libgl1-mesa-dev libgl1-mesa-glx libssl-dev libffi-dev \
libcurl4-openssl-dev gettext gnupg flex bison \
build-essential zip curl libc6-dev libncurses5-dev \
x11proto-core-dev libx11-dev libreadline6-dev \
mingw32 tofrodos python-markdown libxml2-utils xsltproc \
zlib1g-dev gperf libc6-dev-i386 lib32z1-dev gcc-multilib \
g++-multilib lib32ncurses5-dev
su -c "echo deb http://archive.debian.org/debian jessie-backports main > /etc/apt/sources.list.d/jessie-backports.list"
sudo apt-get install openjdk-8-jdk
</pre>

== Installing components for Repo Launcher ==

To work with the Repo Launcher utility, you need to compile its components from source:
* [https://curl.se/download/curl-7.43.0.tar.bz2 cURL 7.43.0]
* [https://mirrors.edge.kernel.org/pub/software/scm/git/git-2.3.1.tar.gz Git 2.3.1]
* [https://www.python.org/ftp/python/3.6.8/Python-3.6.8.tgz Python 3.6.8]
* [https://codeload.github.com/GerritCodeReview/git-repo/zip/refs/tags/v1.13.11 Repo Launcher 1.13.11]

== Troubleshooting ==

=== Jack server stops at <code>Building with Jack: .../org.apache.http.legacy_intermediates/classes.jack</code> ===

==== Reason ====

This is due to the fact that Jack allocates 4 GB by default for building components, which may not be enough
for a full-fledged Android 8.x build.

==== Solution ====
1. Enable the <code>JACK_SERVER_VM_ARGUMENTS</code> variable in your <code>~/.bashrc</code> file and manually via terminal:
<pre>export JACK_SERVER_VM_ARGUMENTS="-Dfile.encoding=UTF-8 -XX:+TieredCompilation -Xmx10g"</pre>
2. Restart Jack server:
<pre>
jack-admin kill-server
jack-admin start-server
</pre>

Main Page

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Snowdroid - an operating system based on the [https://source.android.com Android Open Source Project], which aims to improve the user experience both externally and internally.

<div style="display: flex; gap: 0.5em; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: center;">
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Getting started
|-
| [[Preparing AOSP build environment]]
|}
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Versions
|-
| [[Snowdroid Anaconda]]
|}
</div>