What is the advantage of using kernel?

More flexible. Different strategies and APIs (Application Programming Interface) can coexist in the system. Kernel recompilation is less needed when changes are done in OS. Also, there is no need to reboot the computer when a change outside the kernel is done.

Does Android still use Linux kernel?

Android is a mobile/desktop operating system based on a modified version of the Linux kernel and other open source software, designed primarily for touchscreen mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets….Android (operating system)

OS family	Unix-like (modified Linux kernel)
Working state	Current
Support status

Why does Android use old Linux kernel?

Because of SoC drivers. It takes a solid 2 years to produce a phone from initial spec to retail. The kernel typically used dates back to when the choice of SoC and its drivers were made. Note the kernel version dates.

How many devices use Linux kernel?

85\% of all smartphones are based on Linux. Its developers based it on a modified version of the Linux kernel. That’s why we can say that 4 out of 5 smartphones in the world are run on Linux.

Why do we need Linux kernel for Android devices?

Thanks to Linux Kernel over which Android is built you can free yourself from the worry. Linux will handle Linux kernel forthreading and lowlevel memory management for Android. Linux kernel is responsible to manage the core feature of any mobile device i.e. memory cache.

Is Android a Linux operating system?

For the readers who don’t know, Android is actually Linux-kernel based operating system for mobile devices! That is Android integrates Linux kernel at the bottom of its software stack. In fact Android was created on top of Linux Kernel 2.6.

What is Linux and Linux kernel?

File System Management: Linux also manages the file system which in turn controls the data storage service for android device. Network Stack: Linux Kernel is responsible to communicate with the network. It also controls networking stack, drivers, routing devices and network adapters.

Why is Linux so popular for Android development?

Linux makes that possible. Linux brings Android a level of hardware abstraction. Most parts particularly the low-level ones are written in portable C code that can be accessed and modified by manufacturer easily.