In the latest update released in June, the Bliss OS project continues to develop Android-x86, providing a port of the Android platform for the X86 Architecture. Bliss OS offers a pre-built assembly with an Android-based user environment, optimized for use on PCs, tablets, and laptops. It can also be used to replace Chrome OS on Chromebooks. The project’s code is distributed under the Apache 2.0 license.
Bliss OS supports multiple branches, including stable versions based on Android 11 and 12, a beta version based on Android 13, and Bliss OS Zenith Base also based on Android 13 with the latest changes from the Bliss OS project and the newest Linux kernel. The assemblies come in options with Google services or open alternatives like F-Droid, Aurora, and MicroG.
The system environment is designed as a monolithic image mounted in read mode and updated atomically through OTA (Over-The-Air) updates, utilizing two system partitions, one active and one as a backup. Modules like Magisk can be installed without altering the system partition’s data.
Bliss OS developers also work on the Android Generic project, providing scripts and patches for quick firmware assembly based on AOSP. A native-bridge transformer layer is included for running ARM/ARM64 Android applications on X86 systems. The package KernelSU allows users to obtain and delegate root rights in the system.
The graphic interface relies on standard Linux kernel and Mesa project drivers, offering a user environment similar to traditional desktops with an application panel, menu, and multi-window interface. In addition to desktop mode, Bliss OS supports a tablet mode for touch screen devices like tablets or transformer laptops.
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