Sony has finally gone live with the Android 4.4.4 KitKat open-source kernel source files for its Xperia Z1, Xperia Z Ultra and Xperia Z1 Compact phone on the official Sony Developer World website and Github. Weighing at 208MB, this source file is based on the firmware build 14.4.A.0.108 that was rolled out last week.

While this kernel files might be purposeless for everyday users, they can be of great use for developers who are interested in creating custom ROMs and mods for the aforementioned Xperia devices. [Read more…]