WARNING: Release the Redmi Note 13 4G (sapphire) Kernel Source #40578
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To the Xiaomi Legal and Development Teams,
This is not a request; it is a demand for legal compliance.
You are currently in blatant violation of the GNU General Public License v2 (GPLv2). By shipping the Redmi Note 13 4G (sapphire) without publishing the corresponding kernel source code, you are effectively "stealing" open-source software and profiting from it illegally.
Let’s be clear:
You are breaking the law: The Linux Kernel is not your property. Your right to use it is conditional upon releasing your modifications.
The delay is unacceptable: It has been months since the device's release. This isn't a "technical delay"—it is a deliberate choice to disregard international copyright laws.
Legal Consequences: Your continued defiance exposes Xiaomi to potential lawsuits, injunctions, and formal complaints to the Free Software Foundation (FSF).
The developer community is tired of your excuses and your history of ignoring GPL obligations. We are monitoring this situation closely, and we will not hesitate to escalate this to regulatory bodies and legal counsel.
Stop the copyright infringement. Upload the "sapphire" source code to GitHub NOW.