Urgent: Virtualization Support

[Fs77]

As a Galaxy S25 Ultra user in the Android 16 beta program, I’m concerned that the device lacks Android Virtualization Framework (AVF) support, critical for running virtual machines (VMs) like Windows on ARM or Linux for development. 

Google mandates AVF support for new chipsets launching with Android 15 and above, including the Snapdragon 8 Elite (Android Authority, Nov 11, 2024), yet the S25 Ultra does not comply, reportedly due to Knox RKP blocking virtualization (X post, @MishaalRahman, Jan 24, 2025).

Key Issues:A preinstalled Google Terminal app (for Linux VMs via AVF) is hidden, revealed when sideloading an Android 15 APK prompted an “Update” option, but it’s not accessible in the app list.

Virtualization is disabled, preventing VM use, which is essential for developers.

Samsung’s non-compliance with Google’s AVF mandate limits the S25 Ultra’s potential compared to other Snapdragon devices (e.g., Pixel 9).

Request: Please enable AVF in future Android 16 beta builds to:

Support Google’s Terminal app and custom VMs (e.g., Windows on ARM, Linux).

Comply with Google’s mandatory AVF requirement for Android 15+ chipsets.

Ensure Knox RKP compatibility without sacrificing virtualization.

This would enhance the S25 Ultra’s developer appeal. I can test updates or provide feedback. 

Thank you for addressing this promptly

Device: Galaxy S25 Ultra, Snapdragon 8 Elite, Android 16 beta, Knox Official

[Tom6068]

Pixel 9 is not run by the Snapdragon chipset, Google uses their own model, the Tensor series.

[Fs77]

Yes, but pretty much all Snapdragon-based Android devices out there support AVF

[Members_PObxzaH]

I think AVF is enabled, it's just that the Linux terminal doesn't work, maybe something doesn't play nice with Knox. I too would be super disappointed if the Linux terminal didn't work in the final oneui 8 release. That feature is huge for me. Really hoping it comes in a future beta release. 

[chrisnetika]

Have you tried searching for "terminal" in developer settings?

[chrisnetika]

It put the terminal app, you just got a go thru an installer

[Fs77]

If you try to do that, you get an error telling you that non protected VM are not supported on this device

[Fs77]

Following my post a few days ago, here’s an update on the EL2 lockdown issue:
The hidden Google Terminal app (enabled via Dev Settings) attempted a 671 MB download, likely Microdroid (per Android docs), but failed with "Non-protected VMs not supported," indicating missing protected VM support.
Virtualization is disabled (no /dev/kvm, no hvc/vhe), likely due to Knox RKP locking EL2 for security (X post, @MishaalRahman, Jan 24, 2025).
Google mandates AVF for Android 15+ chipsets (Android Authority, Nov 11, 2024), including Snapdragon 8 Elite, but the S25 Ultra’s restriction blocks this.
I’m eager to test updates enabling protected VM support for Terminal and Windows on ARM/Linux VMs.
Please adjust Knox RKP to allow AVF.
Thanks!

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[Achour]

Please add this feature to One UI 8. I'm already on the leaked One UI 8 beta software, and it's still disabled. I love my S25U, but I'm planning to ditch it for another brand because I'd like to have a Linux VM in my phone with Samsung DeX.