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Root [CLOSED]Request Kernel Source

Surely you guys have received responses, but I figured I'd post what I got back:

Dear Cody Swartz,
Thank you for contacting ZTE and your prompt reply.

If you are looking for the Kernel source code than

Please check in the below link .

Bulletin

If that model is not available there than we really Sorry to inform you that we can't provide this now it may take more time depends on the technical department.

You can also contact the local dealer where you purchased the device to or network operator to send a request to ZTE so that we can release the Kernel source code because

ZTE is not selling any product to the customer or in the market directly.

ZTE will sell only in bulk quantity to the network provider and to the dealer

Should there be further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Best Regards
 
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@CTS_AE yeah I got that same message. It seems odd though since Network providers like VM usually tell you they have nothing to do with source. Anyway I'll email VM and see what they say.

Edit: This what i got from VM

Thanks for contacting Virgin Mobile Customer Care.

We are always pleased to assist you with any concerns that you may have
for us.

We would like to let you know that you received the correct information
from ZTE. However, at this moment, we do not know when a new update will
be available for your phone, but please keep in mind that as soon we
launch it, you will be notified.

Please let us know how we may further assist you.

Still I find it odd that they call it an update :thinking:
 
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The ZTE warp was released to boost mobile on November 4, 2011 and they just released the Source Code on December 24, 2013.

That's more than two years to get the source code.

The ZTE Blade 3 was released September 2012 and the SC was released October 2013

But on the upside, the ZTE Blade V has not been released yet(according to gsmarena) and the SC was released in October 2013.

It appears ZTE has no chronic schedule when it comes to Source Code. From the data, the N9810 SC could be released between tomorrow or the next two years.
 
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