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Linux 7.4 removes C Binder driver; Rust replacement ready for billions of Android devices

Carlos Llamas announces C Binder deletion at Kangrejos 2026; Alice Ryhl discusses Rust transition

1 Oct 30 1:46 PM · 13d ago · 2 articles · 5 posts · 3 sources · development 1 of 1

At Kangrejos 2026, the final conference talk covered the removal of Android's C Binder implementation. Carlos Llamas announced the deletion to applause and shared insights on the replacement process. Alice Ryhl, who worked on the Rust implementation for years, discussed the transition's technical challenges and accomplishments.

“Google's C-written Binder driver has left the kernel with the Rust-based modern Binder driver ready to take for the role of being used by all future Android devices”

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Linus TorvaldsLinus Torvalds Linux kernel maintainerCarlos Llamas Linux kernel developerAlice Ryhl Rust Binder driver developerGoogle Original Binder driver author

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  1. 2 outlets Google's C Binder Driver Removed With Rust Binder Ready For "Few Billion Devices"

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