Kernel version 4.14.117 is a specific maintenance release within the Linux 4.14 Long Term Support (LTS) branch. In the Android ecosystem, this version served as a foundational layer for devices released around 2019, most notably the Pixel 4 series. Core Purpose & Context
, a major architecture change designed to make Android updates faster. Common Devices Using 4.14.x kernel version 4.14.117 android
: The Binder IPC (Inter-Process Communication) mechanism is the heart of Android. Version 4.14.117 contains upstreamed fixes that reduce latency in communication between the Android framework and hardware services. Project Treble and the Generic Kernel Image (GKI) Kernel version 4
The 4.14 series introduced several features that became critical for Android mobile performance: Common Devices Using 4
Hardware Communication: Managing drivers for components like the camera, display, and Bluetooth.