# About the Device Sources & Trees category

**URL:** https://buzzly.harislab.tech/t/about-the-device-sources-trees-category/168
**Category:** Device Sources & Trees
**Created:** [March 18, 2026, 4:28pm UTC](https://buzzly.harislab.tech/t/about-the-device-sources-trees-category/168 "2026-03-18T16:28:33Z")
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### Author: ![Haris](https://buzzly.harislab.tech/user_avatar/buzzly.harislab.tech/haris/32/7_2.png) [@Haris](https://buzzly.harislab.tech/u/Haris)
#### Post date: [March 18, 2026, 4:28pm UTC](https://buzzly.harislab.tech/t/about-the-device-sources-trees-category/168/1 "2026-03-18T16:28:33Z")

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> Dedicated to sharing, finding, and discussing **device-specific source code** needed for AOSP and custom ROM development.

**Purpose:**  
Developers can post links to kernel trees, vendor trees, proprietary blobs, HALs, or guides for downloading and syncing device sources. This is a **resource hub** , not for troubleshooting or active development.

**What topics should contain:**

- Links to official or community **kernel trees**
- **Vendor files / blobs / proprietary HALs**
- Guides for downloading or syncing device sources
- Updates to repositories or patches **ready for use** , not modified/debug logs

**Why use this category:**  
Keeping source files in a dedicated place allows developers to quickly access the **resources they need to start porting or building ROMs** without digging through troubleshooting threads.

### Recommended Post Format for Device Sources & Trees

**Title:** `[Device Model] – [Resource Type] – [Short Description]`

> Examples:
> 
> - `Pixel 5 – Kernel Tree – Latest AOSP branch`
> 
> - `OnePlus 8 – Vendor Blobs – Android 14`

**Post Body Template:**

```auto
### Device Information
- **Device Model:** [e.g., Pixel 5]
- **Manufacturer:** [e.g., Google]
- **Architecture:** [e.g., ARM64]

### Resource Type
- Kernel Tree / Vendor Blobs / Device Tree / HAL / Other

### Description
- [Brief description of what this resource contains]

### Source / Link
- [GitHub / SourceForge / AOSP / Official vendor link]

### Additional Notes
- [Optional: Any instructions for download, sync, or setup]

```

> **Tip:** Always include device model, resource type, and link. Tag posts appropriately (`kernel-tree`, `vendor-tree`, `device-tree`, `hal`, `git`).