The 4.14 branch was widely adopted from 2018 to 2020. The specific patch 4.14.117 appears in several popular devices, especially those with Qualcomm Snapdragon 636, 660, 670, 710, and 845 chipsets.
This article dives deep into what this version number means, why it matters for Android security and performance, which devices and custom ROMs rely on it, and what risks and opportunities it presents for users and developers in 2025 and beyond. kernel version 4.14.117 android
If your kernel version ends with -perf , that means it’s a production (non-debug) kernel, typical for end-user devices. especially those with Qualcomm Snapdragon 636
# On device adb shell uname -a # Expected: Linux localhost 4.14.117-... #1 SMP PREEMPT ... kernel version 4.14.117 android