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Development thread for Linux on the HTC HD2
PLEASE READ THE FAQ BEFORE POSTING QUESTIONS
Introduction:
To run any Linux based user space on a device -this includes android, debian, ubuntu, openembedded, etc- you need a working Linux kernel.
This thread discusses the development on Linux kernel and user space on the HTC HD2.
All android ports to windows phones are based on the efforts of porting the Linux kernel to these devices. This is what all the porting is about. Nobody is porting Google Android to these phones. It works already.
Contributing:
This is not a secret club. All source code and development information is publicly available. Everybody who is willing to contribute is free to join the development process.
People working on porting Linux to HD2:
You can donate to the developers putting a lot of time into this Linux kernel port.
(putting together android files (=>making "roms") is not the porting)
cr2
NetRipper
dcordes
Markinus
LeTama
Cotulla
dan1j3l
Parad0XUA
manusfreedom
Technical information for interested people:
General Developer Information:
http://htc-linux.org/
Leo/HD2 Wikipage
http://htc-linux.org/wiki/index.php?title=Leo
Leo/HD2 Linux Kernel:
git://git.linuxtogo.org/home/groups/mobile-linux/kernel.git htc-msm-2.6.32
gitweb: http://git.linuxtogo.org/?p=groups/mobile-linux/kernel.git;a=shortlog;h=refs/heads/htc-msm-2.6.32
Patches welcome!!
How to compile the Kernel:
http://htc-linux.org/wiki/index.php?title=QuickDeveloperStartGuide#Kernel
=> use htc-msm-2.6.32 branch and htcleo machine type
How to contribute: (Please be aware that this is primarily for developers!)
http://htc-linux.org/wiki/index.php?title=Contact
Newsflash:
Check http://twitter.com/htc_linux for extra quick news
03/24/2010 compass working, battery monitor added
03/26/2010 moved to new htc-msm-2.6.32 branch
03/29/2010 don't use ondemand governor
04/01/2010 add ext3
04/05/2010 dex, rtc, battery monitor, merged with google updates
04/08/2010 naming and pm changes, timer problem is fixed (other low level problems still exist)
04/09/2010 memory remapped
04/14/2010 clock updates
05/01/2010 the cause for the segmentation faults is still unknown. a new kernel was added based on codeaurora (see Leo kernel link 1st post)
05/13/2010 update Image build with latest (minor) changes.
05/19/2010 vfp/neon enabled in the 2.6.32.9 kernel. built with gcc-4.4.4 cross toolchain
05/20/2010 new video player demo added
06/02/2010 nothing new. but we are still working...
06/10/2010 more attention to segfault/illegal instruction problem on lkml
06/12/2010 usb host mode works perfectly. patches and build following
06/12/2010 usb host mode changes committed, kernel build uploaded
06/20/2010 linux is booting on qsd8250 based acer s200 - let's see if same cpu crash problem can be observed
06/21/2010 same cpu crash on s200 - the problem is not specific to leo
06/23/2010 Cotulla discovered desire/bravo bootloader has some workaround for a qsd8250 CPU hardware bug..
06/24/2010 LeTama tried out running patched bravo kernel on leo and got the segfaults
06/25/2010 Mailing list post from K. 'Cotulla' Ivan on how he found the solution to the infamous segmentation / illegal instruction problem on htc leo / hd2. Code in attachment see mailing list
06/25/2010 NetRipper included Cotulla's qsd8250 initialization code in haret. Build available on NetRipper's website also see Mailing List
06/25/2010 http://twitpic.com/20cruy http://twitpic.com/20cohg Messing around with ubuntu and other distributions using usb keyboard and mouse. Full potential of hd2's great speed and big display show. This runs real smooth. Soon as I got something easy to install I will upload it along with instructions on how to power the usb peripherals - without which you can't interact yet.
06/28/2010 Android is working. It was very simple problem with a missing configuration setting in the kernel which is fixed now.
06/29/2010 EXTRA EXTRA Major hurdle taken towards using touchscreen GPIO are xnow fixed. Again it's a problem about initialization so we need to add this in HaRET as well.
06/29/2010 NetRipper - aka Fastest HaRET Developer In The West - made a HaRET with GPIO IRQ fix
06/30/2010 Touchscreen source code now in linuxtogo git
06/30/2010 New wiki page on using usb host mode to connect peripheral devices.
06/30/2010 zImage build with touchscreen, keypad, usb-host mode posted in build section.
06/30/2010 First version of Ubuntu for HD2 released in the Build section
07/01/2010 android with sense for HD2 in Build section
07/04/2010 sensors working - (compass, G, light, proximity) - code available in git. See Build section for set of files to test. zImage in Advanced section updated. Thanks for the patch go to Parad0XUA
07/05/2010 Vibro working too. Code pushed, zImage updated.
07/05/2010 LeTama added WiFi support. Patch and Build following
07/08/2010 Timers updated in htc-msm-2.6.32 kernel
link to frequently updated kernel (zImage) autobuilds in advanced builds section added
new wiki page with detailed status info http://htc-linux.org/wiki/index.php?title=Leo/Status
07/10/2010 initial testing with 3g data connection, WiFi patches in git soon.
07/10/2010 Source code for 3g data connection and WiFi are available from git now
07/11/2010 New extra smooth android kit with the most recent Linux Kernel available in Android section! This has all kinds of stuff like hardware 3d acceleration, bluetooth, WiFi and 3g data connection included.
07/13/2010 support for camera added. taking videos does not work yet
07/14/2010 ongoing merge of Cotullas entire linux kernel sources (which added all the new features in recent builds) with the git kernel source code repository for hd2 Preliminary patch at http://oe.netripper.com/files/cotulla-merge.diff Sorry for the delayed release of the sources!
07/16/2010 Many of the recent changes now in official git repository
07/17/2010 Initial support for battery monitor and audio recording available. Linux kernel zImages on cotulla's site. No code available yet.
07/18/2010 FM receiver working in android
07/19/2010 Proximity sensor working in official git repository
07/20/2010 we created a facebook page for the htc-linux project
07/22/2010 due to legal concerns I will not directly link to ripped android images with proprietary parts which I am not allowed to distribute (e.g. HTC Sense). I don't want to cope with some lawyer mail.
07/24/2010 please read this before releasing HD2 android roms http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=7336826
07/25/2010 some new updates in the local cotulla source tree farm: seems like he added support for switching the panel (display) on/off. Find latest zImage (Linux kernel builds) on cotula's site Unfortunately there is still no source code for the recent changes but it will be released soon.
07/25/2010 turbo mode problem fix source code in official git kernel repository. autobuilds as usual on netripper site (look for zImage builds below)
07/26/2010 Ready to go Ubuntu v0.2 with very big changelog in the making
07/26/2010 a stable solution to the 3g DATA problem is found. I will add the kernel code and builds for the chefs later.
07/27/2010 New ubuntu with working touchscreen, 3g, WiFi, texting, etc. available soon for hd2
07/28/2010 Patchfor stable 3G Data connection in git. Google Android will need some adjustments to make use of it.
07/28/2010 GPS library was successfully patched to make use of the HD2 GPS in android: http://cotulla.pp.ru/leo/Android/libgps.so
07/30/2010 Ubuntu for HD2 v0.2 final version released. Go grab it! It's feature rich and touchscreen friendly.
08/03/2010 New progress with the Linux kernel with audio during calls. A binary image can be downloaded from here. Sorry but no sources are available for this. (Patch author cotulla doesn't show the code yet)
08/03/2010 Speak of the devil. Thank Cotulla for making his entire Linux kernel source code available. Now it's the turn of the fellow developers to merge it for ease of access and modification in the HD2 git kernel source repository.
08/08/2010 All of the recent source code is now available in the Linux kernel git repository. See first post for further information.
08/09/2010 Linux kernel image (zImage) and module autobuilds from the git source code are available at http://oe.netripper.com/files/htcleo_autobuild/ (-latest files always link to the latest build and get automatically update once there are changes in the source code available in git)
08/10/2010 We are working to get a stable solution to use more memory in git. This is a useful initrd to test memory for errors automatically: http://linuxtogo.org/~lgorris/initrd-memtester-armv7a.cpio.gz
08/11/2010 Full memory source code in git - uptodate zImage and modules at http://oe.netripper.com/files/htcleo_autobuild/ use THESE memory settings in startup.txt
08/14/2010 Kernel update: 1) LED driver added 2) Support for WiFi-Hotspot (iptables) enabled. Update kernel and modules via instructions in FAQ page.
08/20/2010 Flashlight support added. Grab the latest development kernel to get it! http://htc-linux.org/wiki/index.php?title=Leo/UpdateKernel
08/31/2010 Many changes in the Linux kernel since the last update:
working flashlight
ppp stability
usb stability (works with windows7 now)
fixed usb host mode kernel
working backlight control in normal Linux distros
working WiFi master (access point) mode: enables tethering (you might need to update firmware files. )
09/05/2010 We have been working on a new kernel base for the HD2 for few days now. Markinus started the initiative by introducing our present HD2 specific changes in the EVO4G release kernel source code. Right now the htc-msm-2.6.32 branch is still more advanced. We might create an autobuild for the EVO4G base kernel in case it will be superior at some point.
Builds
Global notes:
*None of the current releases will touch your internal flash. After restart you are back in the usual winmo.
*When Linux is booted, windoes mobile is shutdown abruptly. Although this is very rare it can cause some data loss. Please save your work and make frequent backups!
*You need at least a 2.08 radio rom version installed on your HD2. If yu have an older version you might not be able to boot Linux.
Separate files
For updating purposes and 'rom' creation
Automatically compiled Linux kernel builds for the HTC HD2 from GIT source code.
SEE FAQ SECTION BELOW FOR HOW TO INSTALL FRESH KERNEL
View GIT changelog
Click here to view autobuild history (archived dated zImages and modules)
Most recent zImage (Linux kernel image)
zImage-htcleo-latest
The Linux kernel is the core element of your operating system. It contains most of the drivers. It is supplied in form of a compressed (gzipped) executable binary Image. Along with an initial rootfilesystem aka initrd it is loaded into memory and executed by the bootlaoder HaRET.
Most recent Linux kernel modules to match zImage-htcleo-latest (has bcm4329.ko)
modules-htcleo-latest.tgz
Kernel modules are drivers that are not included in the zImage. They go seperately in .ko files. bcm4329.ko holds the wifi driver and tun.ko is needed for tunneling. For android use you must extract the modules.tgz file, search for the .ko files you need and copy them into /system/lib/modules/ directory. See FAQ for how to copy files into your android install.
HaRET (bootloader)
HaRET.exe
The haret bootloader is used to start Linux according to the instructions it reads from the file default.txt . If HaRET sees a file called startup.txt it will use this instead and boot Linux directly without any prompt.
startup.txt (bootloader/HaRET configuration - auto updated to match latest GIT kernel)
startup.txt
NOTE: This example configuration only holds the parameters critical to booting with latest GIT. Ask the person supplying you with 'roms' for additional parameters needed. See FAQ section for more detail on parameters.
Android
Please browse the main HD2 Android forum for various recent builds.
It is always important to install a recent kernel. See post #3 for how to.
Ubuntu
Ubuntu for HD2 v0.2
This second version has many new features like connectivity and is fully functional with the HD2 touchscreen. (No more USB stuff needed!)
If you would like to use USB devices like keyboard, mouse, usb stick etc, see here
release date: July 30, 2010
filename: hd2-ubuntu_0.2.zip
size: 773MB
md5sum: 2d67bbe658cc7a9e8599e8adf7724768
torrent: (use encouraged)
http://linuxtogo.org/~lgorris/hd2/hd2-ubuntu_0.2.zip.torrent
http://oe.netripper.com/files/hd2-ubuntu_0.2.zip.torrent
direct mirrors:
http://linuxtogo.org/~lgorris/hd2/hd2-ubuntu_0.2.zip
http://oe.netripper.com/files/hd2-ubuntu_0.2.zip
http://htc-linux.org/stuff/leo/hd2-ubuntu_0.2.zip
Quickinstall
It is important to check included readme.txt for safety notes, usage instructions and other confusion!
*1) get storage card with at least 3GB free space
*2) extract archive into root directory of storage card so that ubuntu folder is in \Sotrage Card\ubuntu
*3) runt haret exe
Features and Changelog
Kernel
*Updated Linux kernel based on htc-msm-2.6.32 revision '3af9a39113d40887f42688108ff0dbdeefd8e4cc' (see first post)
*Improved touch screen and keypad driver allow for decent navigation with the bare device
*WiFi driver
*3g driver
*Vibration driver
*Many [[Msm_Usb_Host|USB host]] drivers added (usb mass storage, audio, networking)
*Battery, panel and bluetooth drivers not installed yet due to lack of available source code. (only zImages available)
*Exact kernel source code with patches used included in archive.
Rootfilesystem based on the Karmic Koala from 0.1 release with
*Enlarged rootfilesystem size (2,6GB)
*Many tweaks for touchscreen use: on screen keyboard, enlarged GUI components, ..
*One touch super easy operation of 3G and WiFi connections, screen rotation and other things
*New packages installed, e.g. firefox and fennec browser with kinetic scrolling, pidgin instant messaging, ..
*Easy installation of extra languages etc
*GUI for the media player (gnome-mplayer) to allow basic control of the video playback
Note for testers of the old 0.2-beta release
Thanks a lot for checking the beta and providing feedback! This allowed for fixing the following in final 0.2 release:
*The off-screen content (e.g. wicd passphrase) problem was resolved adding ALT key (Home button on HD2) to drag windows around
*Add gnome-mplayer gui for the accerlated mplayer
*3G DNS hack removed (opendns caused problems accessing many websites)
*Enlarge on screen keybaord
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Frequently Asked Questions
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS & INSTRUCTIONS
Not so small Smallprint
TRY AND WORK THINGS OUT FOR YOURSELF BEFORE POSTING QUESTIONS. IF THAT DOESNT GIVE RESULTS THEN READ THE THREAD (THE LAST 20 PAGES SHOULD SUFFICE). THEN TRY THE SEARCH BUTTON.
IF YOU ASK A QUESTION THAT HAS BEEN COVERED IN THIS POST THEN YOU WILL BE GIVEN A WARNING AND YOUR MESSAGES WILL BE MONITORED. DO IT AGAIN AND YOU WILL BE GIVEN A 1 WEEK BAN.
IF YOU SEE A QUESTION BEING ASKED IN THE THREAD WHICH IS COVERED IN THE FAQ THEN PLEASE REPLY WITH A SIMPLE LINK TO THE FAQ AND THEN REPORT THE USER TO mskip (moderator).
IT IS RECOMMENDED TO INSTALL A HARDSPL ON YOUR DEVICE FIRST
YOU CAN FIND OUT MORE INFORMATION ABOUT INSTALLING HARDSPL AND CHANGING YOUR RADIO *HERE*
USEFUL SITES
Changelog of official HD2 GIT Linux kernel (shows driver changes etc)
Latest zImage (Linux kernel) and module files (automatically updated from GIT): http://oe.netripper.com/files/htcleo_autobuild/zImage-htcleo-latest
Port progress overview: http://htc-linux.org/wiki/index.php?title=Leo/Status
Android builds and download links: http://gamesquare.co.uk/ or http://robsbay.co.uk/
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR DIFFERENT BUILDS
DarkStone1337 - HTC Sense (Desire build)
1. Download from one of the above sites and extract the contents to your pc
2. Copy all files to the ROOT of your Storage Card
3. Soft Reset your device then using a File Manager goto your Storage Card and run clrad.exe (it wont do anything but it has run) followed by haret.exe (do this within 30 seconds of your phone booting into Windows Mobile)
4. Wait for Android to boot (may take upto 5 minutes)
5. Update your Linux kernel and Linux kernel modules (drivers). See below
DarkStone1337 - Froyo build
1. Download from one of the above sites and extract the contents to your pc
2. Copy the Android folder (including all files within the folder) to the ROOT of your Storage Card
3. Soft Reset your device then using a File Manager goto your Storage Card, Android folder and run clrad.exe (it wont do anything but it has run) followed by haret.exe (do this within 30 seconds of your phone booting into Windows Mobile)
4. Wait for Android to boot (may take upto 5 minutes)
5. Update your Linux kernel and Linux kernel modules (drivers). See below
Patched RootFS files (thanks to michyprima) to gain Root access to your Android Build:
DarkStones DesireV5 build - *HERE*
Useage: Copy the required file across to the right place on your Storage Card, overwrite the existing file. Load Android and thats it.
INSTALLING NEW LINUX KERNEL (zImage) AND MODULES (.ko files)
Three Things to know about the Linux kernel
1) The Linux kernel is the center of your of your operating system. Its core is seated in the kernel image (zImage file - the z means it is compressed). It contains most of the drivers.
2) Some drivers go external via Linux kernel modules (.ko files). E.g. in the HTC HD2 Linux kernel, the WiFi module is supplied as bcm4329.ko
3) The kernel image and kernel modules are made to match. They need to have the exact same version. This means if you pick a random .ko file things might go wrong => Find always up to date kernel image and matching modules here
Editing startup.txt
1) The following lines are needed in startup.txt to make GIT kernels work in any build !
set mtype 2524
set ramaddr 0x11800000
set ramsize 0x1E400000
set initrd_offset 0x00a00000
set kernel zImage
<ADDITIONAL PARAMTERS GO HERE!!!!!!!!1 Remove this line.>
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2)Additionally you need to specify the following. Those parameters are dependent on the build you use. Look them up in your present startup.txt
*Initial ram disk filename (set initrd initrd.gz)
*Command line paramters (set cmdline "foo=bar google=android" )
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Installing the latest Linux kernel image (zImage)
1) Download the latest Linux kernel image (right click, save file as)
1a)for Google Android
1b) for classical GNU/Linux based distros (Ubuntu, openemebdded, meego, maemo etc)
Be aware these build links are dynamic and will be updated once the Linux kernel source code is updated. See here for static links
2) Rename the file to zImage
3) Overwrite your old zImage file with the newly obtained zImage file
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Installing the matching Linux kernel modules (.ko files)
1) Download the latest Linux kernel modules to match your kernel image
1a) for classical GNU/Linux based distros (Ubuntu...)
1b) for Google Android
2) Install the modules...
2a) in GNU/Linux
As root run
cd /
tar xvf /path/to/modules-htcleo-usbhost-latest.tgz
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2b) For Google Android...
extract the modules-htcleo-latest.tgz file
you will notice it contains a directory structure.
example for module locations within modules-htcleo-latest.tgz :
WiFI module:
lib/modules/2.6.32.9-38151-g827fa85/kernel/drivers/net/wireless/bcm4329_204/bcm4329.ko
Network tunneling module:
lib/modules/2.6.32.9-38151-g827fa85/kernel/drivers/net/tun.ko
Yet Another Flash Filesystem module:
lib/modules/2.6.32.9-38151-g827fa85/kernel/fs/yaffs2/yaffs.ko
Basically you want to copy all .ko files you need into /system/lib/modules directory
Learn 3 Methods to do so detailed in the following:
memin1857 said:
Three different methods for replacing bcm4329.ko (which makes wifi work) Method B seems to be the best.
Easiest: (uses winmo, does not use third party app or commands)
A) (MAY ONLY WORK FOR SHUBCRAFT BUILD) Under winmo, create a folder named root inside your Android folder in your sdcard. This folder named root will be the actual root when Android boots up.
For example:
Create this folder structure under winmo:
STORAGE CARD\Android\root\system\lib\modules
and copy the bcm4329.ko file in it. It will look like this:
STORAGE CARD\Android\root\system\lib\modules\bcm4329.ko
Boot Android and the file gets copied to the protected Android file system. (/system/lib/modules)
If you do this from within Android, reboot to take effect.
B) Start a Terminal Emulator within Android. (Install a terminal emulator from market if not already installed) Copy bcm4329.ko to sdcard root beforehand. Filename has to be all lowercase. Enter these commands:
su
mount -o rw,remount /system
cp /sdcard/bcm4329.ko /system/lib/modules
you should get no response and wifi should work immediately.
you may want to make system readonly again with command
mount -o remount r /system
Delete old bcm4329.ko file if it exists at /sdcard/Android/root/system/lib/modules or it will come back on next reboot.
C) Use a third party app like Root Explorer, Droid Explorer, Root Manager, ES File Explorer and copy the bcm4239.ko file to /system/lib/modules which is mounted in read-write (RW) mode.
(DROID EXPLORER RUNS FROM WINDOWS XP/VISTA/7 and uses adb. No reboot required. Others run from within Android)
You can do A, B OR C. You don't need to do them all. Method A had only been tested in shubcraft v1.2b build.
As a fourth way you can use adb command that comes with android sdk. install usb drivers from within android sdk and connect your hd2 with usb debugging enabled. commands are same with terminal just put adb in front of it and run from folder adb is in.
If you copy an incorrect version of bcm4329.ko that is not matched to your zImage kernel wifi will say error and not work.
You can also WAIT for a new build that properly includes these files already to come out.
You can get bcm4329.ko file from http://oe.netripper.com/files/htcleo_autobuild/modules-htcleo-latest.tgz
Open the tgz file with winrar or similar program. The bcm4329.ko file is under lib\modules\2.32.xxxx\kernel\drivers\net\wireless\bcmxxx
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GENERAL FAQ
*Some Roms are reported to work better with Android than other Roms. Duttys Roms seem to have the robot voice problem on calls. Miri's WM6.5 v17 Roms and NRGz Energy Roms seem to work best and have fewer problems.
* With some old radio rom versions it is impossible to boot Linux. Make sure you install a 2.08 + Radio. known working Radios are 2.10.50.08_2 and 2.12.50.02_2
* With the working Linux kernel any kind of Linux based userspace can be used on hd2. This includes google android and any other Linux distribution.
* This is a work in progress! Lots of stuff is still missing. Check http://htc-linux.org/wiki/index.php?title=Leo/Status for current state of affairs
* We know about most available sources of Linux kernel code for the snapdragon devices. It is not necessary to point to evo, bravo, nexus etc.
ANDROID TIPS AND HELP
No Sound in Android: Make sure you run clrad.exe BEFORE running the haret.exe file to boot Android. When you run it, it will not do anything but it does run.
Mobile Internet isnt working on TMOUS HD2: T-Mous users have to manually enter the APN for the mobile internet to work. Go into Network, Mobile Networks, APN. If the APN screen is blank press the Windows button and choose "Add APN" from the menu that pops up. Enter the following, Name: epc.tmobile.com, APN: epc.tmobile.com. Leave the rest blank. Then press with Windows button again and save. Your mobile internet will now work.
Setting up APN (Access Point Name) for Wireless Internet (other than TMOUS): Get your settings from *HERE* then on Android goto Settings, Wireless & Networks, Mobile Networks, Access Point Names. If bank press the Windows Button, New APN and enter your details.
For those having issues with WiFi turning on and off: Go to Settings>Wireless and Networks>Wi-Fi settings>Advanced(Windows key)>WiFi sleep policy> Select Never
Green Screen when booting into Android: Pull out and reinsert the battery, restart the phone and try again.
Phone gets stuck when loading Android (progresses very slow or stuck in the same postion for several minutes): Pull out and reinsert the battery. Delete all references to Android from your storage card including the cache folders and any folders Android created. Then copy the downloaded files back to the ROOT of your storage card or where you are supposed to place them (including the AndroidApps and media folders if you have them). Soft reset your device and run the clrad and haret files within 30 seconds of WinMo loading or use a program such as JMZ's Bootloader.
Sleep of Death (not coming out of sleep): Update your Linux kernel image and modules as instructed above, then restart your phone and restart Android. If you keep getting Sleep of Death with the newest Linux kernel image and Linux kernel modules files then reformat your storage card with FAT32 and start over again. Always make sure you run the latest Linux kernel image and modules.
How to install .apk files on Android: Copy the .apk file to your storage card that you want to install. (see kernel guide for android file copying howto) Load Android and run 'Linda File Manager' from the programs list, then browse to 'SD Card' (complete action using Linda File Manager if asked) and then to the folder where you put the .apk file. Note: To see more information on the screen minimise the keyboard, then click 'view' and select 'details'. Once you have found your .apk file click on it then tick 'Use by default for this action' and select 'package installer'. Now just follow the onscreen instructions to install your program. OR you can copy the .apk files to the AndroidApps folder in the ROOT of your Storage Card and they should auto install when Android loads (most of the time).
Battery isn’t charging in Android: Install the latest Linux kernel image and Linux kernel modules as detailed above.
Excessive Power Consumption: Remember that all these builds are still in beta version and not complete. Alot of things are still being ironed out.
Programs and system functions not working (such as Video camera, Bluetooth, Keyboard backlight on sleep, etc): Install the latest Linux kernel image and Linux kernel modules as detailed above.
No Ringtones or Notifications in setup (in DarkStone's Builds): Download the following file http://gamesquare.co.uk/media.zip (copy the link into your browsers address bar or it wont download). Extract the 'media' folder (make sure the folder has sub folders with the sounds inside those) to the root of your SD card. Now go to Settings, Sound and Display, Phone Ringtone or Notification Sound and they should be there.
What is a zImage? zImage is a Linux kernel binary image. It is the core of your operating system containing most of the drivers. The prepended z means that it is compressed with the gzip algorithm, making it smaller than the non compressed Image file.
Can I use more multiple zImage files at the same time? No. Your phone can only execute one Linux kernel at a time. HaRET.exe (the bootloader) reads the kernel filename from startup.txt - You can maintain multiple zImage files on your phone but chose only one via startup.txt
How do I change the background wallpaper? Hold your finger on the screen and select Wallapers from the popup list.
How do I change the settings? Press the Start Menu button on your phone (middle hardware button) to bring up the menu, then select the bottom middle button (settings or preferences depending on your Android build).
I cant update an app thats pre-installed (i.e. facebook or twitter): Download Root Explorer from the Market, then open it and browse to the 'system, app' folder. Delete the apk file of the app you want to update then try downloading and installing it again.
If you are trying out a TEST build of Android then you SHOULD have a basic level of intelligence (laughs quietly to self) so PLEASE use your brain and try to work things out for yourself before posting a question.
USEFUL ANDROID APPS
* Android System Info (by ElectricSheep, Excellent system information app): Download FREE from Market
* Battery Indicator (gives battery and temperature % readout in the taskbar): Download FREE from Market
* BatteryMinder (excellent battery information program with time left and temperature): Download FREE from Market
* CalWidget (excellent alternative to the standard calendar with lots of sizes): Download FREE from Market
* Dropbox (from Dropbox inc. excellent way to transfer files to your phone): Download FREE from Market
* FaceBook for Android (v1.2): Download FREE from Market
* Footmob (football from everywhere): Download FREE from Market
* Gmote (allows you to control your pc from your phone): Download from http://www.gmote.org/
* Google Earth (great app for viewing anywhere on the earth): Download FREE from Market
* Google Goggles (visual recognition app, well worth trying): Download FREE from Market
* Handcent SMS (enhances your sms functions and has a nice message widget): Download FREE from Market
* lastfm (really good free music streaming player similar to Pandora): Download FREE from Market
* MoreLocale 2 (nice little program that adds more locales and even add custom ones): Download FREE from Market
* Myplayer (watch on-demand tv programs for free): Download FREE from Market
* Nexus One Torch (by Ben Buxton, LED works when High Brightness is turned on): Download FREE from Market
* Opera Mini Browser (very nice and feature packed internet browser): Download FREE from Market
* Phonebook 2 (excellent contact manager app): Download FREE from the Market
* Photoshop.com Mobile (nice image editing program): Download FREE from the Market
* Qik Video Camera (record and share video, works as video camera on beta roms): Download FREE from the Market
* Ringdroid (create your own RingTones): Download FREE from Market
* SetCPU (great app allows you to tune the cpu for different situations): Download *HERE*, HowToUse it *HERE*
* Sky Remote record (says it all - tested and working fine for UK): Download FREE from Market
* TempMonitor Lite (puts temperature in taskbar): Download FREE from Market
* Zedge Ringtones & Wallpapers (free ringtones, message tones and wallpapers): Download FREE from Market
USEFUL ANDROID INFORMATION
1. The difference between Desire Builds and Froyo Builds (thanks to memin1857)
Desire build is ripped from an HTC Desire. It is Android version 2.1 (Eclair)
Froyo build is ripped from a Nexus One. It is Android version 2.2 (Froyo)
Froyo is a newer and much faster Android version. It is currently only available on Nexus one officially. Other newer phones will get it eventually.
HTC Sense is the user interface on top of Android. Desire builds have it already. It can be disabled for standard Android interface.
2. Importing WM Contacts into Android (thanks to brownman)
You need PIM Backup, a computer with internet access and a Gmail account.
1. Open PIM Backup on your Windows Mobile device. Select the Backup action and unselect everything but contacts, then hit Next.
2. At the "Select backup filename and folder" screen, unselect the "compress backup" and "binary backup" options, then hit Next.
3. Transfer the BACKUP.PIB file that you just made from your phone to your computer. Change the extension from .PIB to .RAR, then extract the file.
4. The extracted file should be BACKUP.CSC. Simply change the extension to .CSV and import the file to your gmail account. All your contacts can now be imported to your phone through gmail - just follow the instructions given in the phone's contact menu.
or activesync with google http://www.google.com/support/mobile/bin/answer.py?hl=en&answer=138636
3. Putting a Shortcut button on HTC Sense, etc to start Linux (in order to boot Android, Ubuntu, etc)
1. Make sure you have your Android build copied to your Storage Card as instructed earlier in this FAQ
2. Install mskip's Android Loader from *HERE* and install to DEVICE Memory
3. Add a Shortcut Button to your Sense, Mobile Shell or other Today Screen Plugin
4. Click on the button to start Android loading
4. Adding languages to Android Operating SystemBU
Read *THIS* thread.
Mark & dcordes
Nice with an update thread like this, but may I ask, is this a "developers only" thread or? - Just to be sure.
mooooooa said:
Nice with an update thread like this, but may I ask, is this a "developers only" thread or? - Just to be sure.
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you can rant as much as you like.. I will focuse on the first two posts ;P
Is it not possible to take the sw from the new HTC Evo4g is out sprint??
LG (GertS) said:
Is it not possible to take the sw from the new HTC Evo4g is out sprint??
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Den nye HTC Evo kan jo nærmest ikke sammenlignes med HTC HD2. Andet batteri, HDMI udgang, større kamera, front kamera osv osv. Så nej.
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Short version @English:
No. - The Evo has different hardware.
Alright, i booted the image... and the flashlight turned on for a sec, then everything turned black... thats it right?
i had to swap the default.txt to get haret to boot :/
This is only somewhat related, but nonetheless should make people less hesitant about trying android if and when we have a working ROM.
I talked to TMobile (US), and, while you cannot use an Android device on a Smartphone plan (which is what the HD2 uses), you can switch back and forth, more or less at will, between Android and Smartphone data plans. Knowing this will certainly come in handy when actually trying to connect to the internet.
Personally, I just purchased the HD2, and after using a G1 with Android for a year and a half, I feel like I am going to puke. Why is Winmo such a confusing mess? For some reason I thought it was a mature operating system, but it feels much less polished and stable than Android. Back to the store with it until linux is cracked!
should i sell my nexus one or the htc hd2? hopfully we see android on this thing and i might consider keeping the htc hd2....what u guys think? keep or sell? the hd2 screen makes my nexus one look silly...ha
ok a bit further on .. I managed to find a working (ahem) config for usbnet .. i have managed to ping my leo from my linux box and managed to get a telnet prompt .. The telnet does not fully let me in due to lack of job control i think but for now this is cool ..
Markinus is working on refining this work and making the config default so we can all benefit without the pain ..
for now if you want to see (well my brain dumps and some other output ...
http://pastebin.com/D2VZYFiv
and try the Image, root filesystem and default.txt (and dot-config if your kernel compile inclined)
The shell is crashy and not useful yet ...
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=IQ55N0Q3
Enjoy !
Cass67 said:
ok a bit further on .. I managed to find a working (ahem) config for usbnet .. i have managed to ping my leo from my linux box and managed to get a telnet prompt .. The telnet does not fully let me in due to lack of job control i think but for now this is cool ..
Markinus is working on refining this work and making the config default so we can all benefit without the pain ..
for now if you want to see (well my brain dumps and some other output ...
http://pastebin.com/D2VZYFiv
and try the Image, root filesystem and default.txt (and dot-config if your kernel compile inclined)
The shell is crashy and not useful yet ...
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=IQ55N0Q3
Enjoy !
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What about the datasheet for the touchscreen driver? Any news?
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What about the datasheet for the touchscreen driver? Any news?
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Not as far as i have heard ..
i've a questino though @ devs. you said that the kernel is the difficult part... and after that we can easily get linux etc on it? even maemo ?.. since it's based on linux
just wanted to drop in and say hi. unfortunately there's no news yet regarding the freeze problem.
that video is just a joke. some VNC client as they say on the site. as you can see he has winmo screenlock ^^
once we have the kernel problem fixed of course you can run maemo on the hd2.
edit: btw, any datasheet news ?
It's kinda quiet in here since the recent news about WP7S.
Thanx for the update DCordes, can you put into perspective on where about you guys are then?
Is Linux booting?
If so, how is it running?
What hardware are you having problems with?
What hardware is working?
Do you have a projected ET for having Android on the HD2? Even if not finalised, but maybe first Boot?
Thanx
Keep up the good work guys (DCordes, Netripper, Markinus, CR2, Tidsk and the rest of the guys)
Seg
it's actually all in the first post. we have that problem with the kernel freezing and we don't know why yet. that's the big show stopper right now.
except for that the overall situation looks very good! sd card and even usb host is working already ^^
Hi from France,
No idea about the kernel freeze problem ... What should happen after SD card driver being loaded ?
About the multitouch datasheet, I've been searching for it for 2 days, I didn't find anything. I just asked Elan about the release date of this. Waiting for reply ...
Thanks for your work
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What should happen after SD card driver being loaded ?
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for me it crashes after init is executed (initrd or extracted to mmc, no difference) or when rootdelay is added in cmdline.
CleM71 said:
About the multitouch datasheet, I've been searching for it for 2 days, I didn't find anything. I just asked Elan about the release date of this. Waiting for reply ...
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thanks I'm very curiious if somebody will get a reply when I tried the same thing for an aptina camera module they never answered.
with usb host working it's actually not so critical. we could use usb mouse or keyboard until we have a working leo ts driver.
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i know, i know, you will take donations once there is some work done *beta* or something.
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I can't speak for the other devs but I personally never said such things.
Well, the guys that are really actively working on this are written in the first post.
Anyway, Tigerzen, Cass_VM and me, we're working on this with more relax, but we're only active testers and rarely we've helped in the kernel development (if we have).
There are many things working now, but what we really need is a datasheet for our Elan digitizer(/controller) for developing a driver for our touchscreen.
Hoping the best....
The Eugenia Project Developer
-kholk
[TOOL] XperiFirm ~ Xperia Firmware Downloader [v5.6.5]
NOTE: This thread is the only official source of XperiFirm!
Websites like xperifirm.com and xperifirmtool.com were not authorized to redistribute my software!
XperiFirm...
Allows you to download the current firmware for all Sony Xperia-line smartphones, tablets and accessories released since 2013 (excluding Xperia R1/R1 Plus).
[03/06/2023]: All 2013-2014 devices, as well as Xperia E4g (2015) were officially removed.
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INSTRUCTIONS & REQUIREMENTS:
Microsoft Windows:
At least .NET Framework 4.6 must be installed due to Sony server's TLS 1.2 security protocol requirement.
Which means:
Windows XP (all)/Vista (incl. SP1): Not supported
Windows Vista SP2: .NET Framework 4.6
Windows 7/8/8.1: .NET Framework 4.8
Windows 10+: Pre-installed
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Linux:
Prepare Linux for Mono installation:
http://www.mono-project.com/docs/getting-started/install/linux/
Enter the following lines once per computer:
$ sudo apt-get install mono-complete
$ sudo cert-sync /etc/ssl/certs/ca-certificates.crt
$ sudo certmgr -ssl -m https://igoreisberg.com
$ sudo certmgr -ssl -m https://software.sonymobile.com
(Enter Y whenever asked)
Enter the following line to launch XperiFirm:
$ mono XperiFirm-x64.exe
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Apple OS X (x86_64/amd64 only):
Install Mono for OS X:
http://www.mono-project.com/download/
Enter the following in Terminal:
$ mono XperiFirm-x64.exe
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
Why can't I see the downloaded firmware when I use "Tools -> Bundles -> FILESET Decrypt" in Flashtool?
"FILESET Decrypt" is obsolete because XperiFirm decrypted the firmware for you already. Use "Tools -> Bundles -> Create" instead.
How do I add/remove a device to/from favorites?
Right-click on the device's model name in the devices tree view.
Can I download firmware for devices released before 2013?
Sony Mobile deleted older devices when they migrated to their new API. Moreover, they keep deleting old devices from time to time. There's nothing I can do about it.
Can I download older firmware? / Why there's only one firmware version in the list, while there were multiple before?
I have no control over which firmware show per CDA. Sony Mobile deletes older firmware, and there is no way to download them after that. Try finding your FTF on http://www.xperiablog.net/forum/resources/.
Why is the CDA written on my product's box not included in XperiFirm?
CDA (aka CID and Customization ID) is never written on the box. The number on the box starts with "SI", which stands for "Sales Item" which is the combined identification of the device's model + color + country of origin + stock software customization, while CDA is only the customization ID.
To find out your CDA, open the stock "Phone" app and write *#*#SERVICE#*#* (*#*#7378423#*#*). This will open the Service menu.
Go to "Service info" -> "Software info" -> your CDA is under "Active Customization".
What is R1A/R3B/R3C/etc? Which one is better?
This is the operator-specific revision (officially "CDF Version") of the stock software (officially "Software Version") provided by Sony to the different regions and operators.
You can't compare revisions, each operator makes its own revisions. They are basically the same, just with different operator-specific apps.
How do I create an FTF file? / How do I flash a firmware?
This is outside the scope of this thread. There are a whole bunch of tutorials on the internet and on this forum.
CHANGELOG:
v5.6.5 [December 21, 2021]:
- FIX: Fixed connection error when trying to request a customizations list from Sony's server due to API change.
- MINOR: Model tags (like "dual" and "Wi-Fi") will no longer be included in the full device name, as it's no longer used in official device naming.
- MINOR: The "Wi-Fi" tag is now colored dark-red ("dual" tag is still colored blue). Implementation has been added for additional tags that may appear in the future, with different colors, without having to update the application.
NOTES:
* Due to this API change on Sony's side, XperiFirm 5.6.2 is no longer able to fetch firmware from Sony and is not supported.
v5.6.2 [September 29, 2021]:
- FIX: Fixed inability to download new firmware (i.e. 61.0.A.14.3 for Xperia 1 III) due to missing MD5 checksum information for the firmware files.
NOTES:
* Since the MD5 checksum is missing for these new firmware, integrity verification for them is impossible. However, if any of the files happens to be corrupted, unpacking will most likely fail. This should not be a problem if you're downloading firmware using XperiFirm directly (not manually).
v5.6.1 [April 5, 2021]:
- Sony's server has discontinued support for obsolete security protocols (SSL, TLS 1.0/1.1) and requires TLS 1.2+ support. However, .NET Framework 4.0 only supports SSL and TLS 1.0, thus XperiFirm is now targeting .NET Framework 4.6, which means Windows XP and Vista (incl. SP1) can no longer be supported, and a minimum of Windows Vista SP2 is now required, and .NET Framework 4.6 (or newer) must be installed.
NOTES:
* Due to this change, XperiFirm 5.6.0 may no longer be able to fetch firmware from Sony and is not supported.
v5.6.0 [March 20, 2021]:
- Downloading OTA updates was useless as there is no way to manually flash or extract them, thus the feature was removed.
NOTES:
* Due to domain migration, older versions of XperiFirm are no longer usable or supported.
* Due to removal of OTA updates listing, the "Check All" button is no longer needed and was removed.
v5.5.0 [October 11, 2020]:
- NEW: Code refactored to adapt to new API that doesn't use CDAs and firmware revisions (i.e. R1A), which is used for Xperia 5 II.
- NEW: Available firmware versions are loaded along with the customizations (formerly CDFs) list.
NOTES:
* Due to heavy code optimization, older versions of XperiFirm are no longer usable or supported.
* The "Check All" button is now only used for batch OTA updates listing, whenever "Enable OTA updates" is enabled in Settings.
* Loading OTA updates is not yet supported for devices that use the new API.
v5.4.0 [June 25, 2019]:
- FIX: Fixed unpacking while using Mono for Linux.
v5.3.8 [January 11, 2019]:
- FIX: Fixed "firmware is not available" error for certain firmware that are now hosted on a new Sony server.
v5.3.7 [July 28, 2018]:
- FIX: Workaround for broken version naming for certain Xperia XZ2 firmware.
v5.3.6 [March 2, 2018]:
- FIX: Fixed a reported cosmetic bug.
v5.3.5 [March 1, 2018]:
- FIX: Unpacking is matching that of Flashtool: the "partition.zip" is being extracted and a "partition_delivery.xml" is being properly created.
v5.3.1-v5.3.3 [March 1, 2018]:
- FIX: Bug and regression fixes for 5.3.0.
v5.3.0 [March 1, 2018]:
- NEW: Supports downloading official OTA packages (*.pkg). This can be enabled/disabled through "Settings". Those are single-file packages, thus Resuming is not supported, but you can still download them manually if you have to.
- FIX: A bunch of internal tweaks.
- MINOR: Larger device images.
- MINOR: Instructions for Manual downloading slightly changed: Folders should be named "FILE_<fileid>" instead of just "<fileid>".
v5.2.0 [October 21, 2017]:
- NEW: Manual mode is back, completely reworked for Sony's new API. Just click "Manual" and follow the instructions. No file renaming is required.
v5.1.0 [October 16, 2017]:
- NEW: CDF lists are now loaded directly from Sony servers. Manual updating is no longer needed, except for adding new devices, which is a rare case anyway.
- MINOR: Fixed support for Windows XP, but may be unstable as it uses a normal HTTP connection rather than a secure one.
- MINOR: Settings: "Unpack firmware automatically" checkbox - due to the demand.
v5.0.0 [May 16, 2016]:
- NEW: Download management, including a download queue that's saved on your computer and loaded on launch.
- NEW: Resuming feature, including checksum verification and automatic re-download of incomplete/corrupted chunks. Just click "Start" and the download will attempt to resume (for large firmware, the resuming might take a while).
- MINOR: Better error handling and prevention.
- MINOR: Settings: "Play a sound when a download completes"
- NOTE: "Manual" button and "Unpack automatically" are both obsolete, thus were removed in this version. Firmware will always be unpacked.
v4.9.1 [May 4, 2016]:
- NEW: Added support for Accessories (currently, just SmartWatch 3).
- FIX: Solved the lag cause by the image loading of each device.
- FIX: Some additional internal changes had to be made as part of the incremental transition of Sony's firmware database from the old servers to the new one. Many of the "grayed out" firmware will no longer appear on XperiFirm, as they are no longer available on Sony servers.
- MINOR: Added a "Available Releases" label for those who don't get the hint that they have to select a release version.
v4.9.0 [April 20, 2016]:
- NEW: You can now set a default download folder in XperiFirm's Settings panel.
- FIX: Some internal changes had to be made to support changes made by Sony for old devices: They deleted many of the images, thus I remade all of the device icons manually and stored them on XperiFirm's server. Moreover, resources (icons) are no longer preloaded from Sony servers (nothing left to preload there), thus launching XperiFirm is now faster.
- MINOR: Many old firmware are now being grayed out, which means that they are located on the old (no longer maintained) Sony server. Many of these firmware will warn for missing files as well. There's nothing that can be done about that.
v4.8.2 [January 13, 2016]:
- MINOR: Sony has added Xperia M to the new API. The problem is that Xperia M (C19XX) and Xperia M dual (C20XX) have different IDs, for reasons that aren't relevant to newer devices. However, some minor internal changes had to be made to support that specific case. Same issue applies to Xperia E and Xperia tipo. (Version 4.8.1 will still work normally, except for Xperia M, Xperia E and Xperia tipo which won't get firmware from the new API.)
v4.8.1 [September 29, 2015]:
- FIX: This should solve the occasional "Failed to connect to the server." error appearing randomly when opening XperiFirm.
v4.8.0 [September 26, 2015]:
- ATTENTION: Installation instructions for machines running Linux were updated!
- NEW: Adaptations were made to support another server Sony uses to provide firmware, in order to support new firmware released for several devices (like Xperia Z2, Z3, Z3 Compact, Z3+, Z3v, Z2 Tablet, Z3 Tablet Compact and Z4 Tablet) and support for new devices introduced on this other server exclusively: Xperia Z5, Xperia Z5 Compact, Xperia C5 Ultra and Xperia M5.
Firmware are loaded from both servers whenever it's possible.
To unpack a firmware that was manually downloaded from the new server, see FAQ section above.
Special Thanks: @OtaruM, @russel5 and @Androxyde who provided information using their devices!
v4.7.4 [August 28, 2015]:
- ATTENTION: XperiFirm now targets .NET Framework 4.0! You MUST delete the "XperiFirm.exe.config" file (or else XperiFirm would crash on launch)!
- NEW: Sony has a few corrupted firmware. Now XperiFirm will prevent you from downloading them.
v4.7.3 [June 22, 2015]:
- FIX: Fixed a minor but highly annoying bug that appeared when selecting a device (it selected another device instead). The device list is now focused on program launch again.
v4.7.2 [June 1, 2015]:
- FIX: Finishing touches: UI on Mono was basically fixed, the text is now presented correctly.
- FIX: Fixed an issue with the new code design related to devices which share the same model (C6916). Note: You might need to set some of your Favorites again.
v4.7.1 [May 31, 2015]:
- MINOR: Annoying visual bug fixed. Re-releasing because couldn't find any other problems.
v4.7.0 [May 31, 2015]:
- NEW: XperiFirm has a new look, made especially to be beautiful on Windows 10.
- NEW: "Favorites" were added! Right-click on a model in the devices tree to add to favorites, and right-click on a model in the favorites tree to remove from favorites! [Requested feature]
- FIX: XperiFirm was internally redesigned to fix some issues and add these features. Please report if anything goes wrong with the new code.
- MINOR: XperiFirm is now more specific if the unpacking fails due to long file paths.
v4.6.0 [May 25, 2015]:
- NEW: An image for every device is now displayed below the release list. [Requested feature]
Disclaimer: These images are retrieved directly from Sony Mobile's server and are not stored by me.
- NEW: The CDA lists are cached when loaded, so if you select another variant or device, you can go back to the previous list without having to reload it, thus the latest release versions are saved until you close XperiFirm. [Requested feature]
v4.5.3 [May 8, 2015]:
- NEW: One more step towards Flashtool integration: When the download/unpacking finishes, XperiFirm will create a file named "fwinfo.xml" inside the firmware's folder which has information about that firmware. In the near future, Flashtool will use this file to create an FTF bundle for you without having to press anything.
v4.5.2 [May 6, 2015]:
- NEW: A requested feature: When the whole CDA list has been checked for Latest Release, clicking "Check All" again will clear all "Latest Release" fields and re-check the list.
- FIX: An unexpected and rather embarrassing bug that caused a crash when selecting a CDA and then deselecting it by clicking an empty area, and then clicking a release version while no CDA is selected. Now the Release list will be cleared to prevent this.
v4.5.1 [April 29, 2015]:
- ATTENTION: This release is a preparation for better integration with Flashtool, done in co-op with Androxyde.
- MINOR: The CDA sorting by Latest Release behavior was changed: Secondary sorting is by Market instead of CDA. Also, the revision version is ignored in the sorting algorithm because they are not comparable to each other (i.e. R11A in firmware X isn't necessarily newer than R2A in firmware Y).
v4.5.0 [April 12, 2015] RE-RELEASE:
- ATTENTION: You must update to this version, else the device list might not load.
- ATTENTION: This update is the re-release of 4.5 with various critical fixes! XperiFirm moves to X.X.X version format ([Generation].[Major Update].[Minor Update]).
- FIX: The bug that caused "Invalid resource file received!" on some computers was fixed.
- FIX: Several other bug fixes and code improvements.
v4.5 [April 11, 2015]:
- NEW: Proxy settings added! Click the new gear icon next to the "Check All" button.
- NEW: All country flags in the device list are now being loaded from XperiFirm's server, which means if new flags are needed, you won't need to download another version of XperiFirm, it's all being covered server-side!
- NEW: The panels aren't being locked anymore when using the "Check All" button. You can scroll the lists, click on the CDAs as they are being checked and resort the list. This will not interrupt the checking process.
- FIX: Some visual bugs were fixed for even smoother experience!
v4.4 [April 10, 2015]:
- FIX: Fixed a weird bug that caused a delay when opening XperiFirm and "Checking for updates...".
- MINOR: Added a few icons for devices marked as for Brazil. Some of them are both for Brazil & Argentina or Brazil & Chile.
v4.3 [April 8, 2015]:
- NEW: Added support for CDMA devices with no IMEI (but MEID instead). Specifically, Xperia PLAY (R800x) for Verizon which was missing because of that issue.
v4.2 [April 6, 2015]:
- FIX: On some computers, lists might get cached and unable to refresh. In this version, caching is disabled entirely.
v4.1 [April 3, 2015]:
- ATTENTION: XperiFirm's database now uses compression. Any XperiFirm version prior to 4.1 will not be able to load any of the lists!
v4.0 [April 2, 2015]:
- NEW: Java is no longer needed for XperiFirm; Release list loading is now .NET-native. Which also allowed me to implement these features:
* File size was decreased from almost 300KB to just 267KB.
* You can run XperiFirm from any location, from any OS that has .NET Framework 3.5 or higher (Windows), or Mono (Linux/OS X). No more obscure Java errors that prevent XperiFirm from launching or working properly.
* Since there is no JAR file extraction involved anymore, hopefully anti-viruses stop complaining for a false-positive.
* Release list loading is MUCH faster, almost instant, since no more external Java calls are being made.
* When you select a CDA, the loaded release list is saved in memory until you select another device, which saves time and internet traffic if it's re-selected later.
* When you use "Check All", the "Latest Release" versions are being retrieved by the new method (instead of the Sony PC Companion-ish inaccurate method), which is accurate and is exactly the same as the topmost release you get when you select a CDA normally. (No more release versions mismatches and inaccurate versions)
* When you use "Check All", the operation also saves the release list to memory, which will then be re-used if the CDA is being re-selected, instead of loading the release list again and again.
v3.7 [March 25, 2015]:
- NEW: Firmware are being checked for availability on Sony Mobile's server when XperiFirm Downloader window opens. "Download" option will be disabled automatically for unavailable or incomplete firmware.
v3.6a [March 17, 2015]:
- FIX: Fixed a tiny bug that prevented XperiFirm from finding the Java Runtime bundled with Flashtool.
v3.6 [March 12, 2015]:
- ATTENTION: As of this release, "XperiFirm.jar" is being extracted to "%APPDATA%/XperiFirm/XperiFirm.jar" and will not appear alongside "XperiFirm.exe".
- NEW: Mono support for Linux and OS X: Platform-specific methods were replaced with custom methods to support most platforms that have Mono installed.
- NEW: UI Changes: CDA list panel column headers changed (for Mono support), and a new busy/idle status icon.
- FIX: Under-the-hood bug fixes, code improvements and better error handling.
v3.5 [March 5, 2015]:
- ATTENTION: I've decided to drop the alias "IaguCool" and use my name, Igor Eisberg, as the developer from now on.
- NEW: Manual unpacking for download manager support! Supports unpacking FILE_* or *.bin files manually, as long as the firmware is available for download. Includes file checksum verification. Supported formats for "Manual" unpacking (like any other CPU intensive processes - this one also works much faster on an SSD).
- NEW: Error handling was improved! If you don't have Java or if it's corrupted - XperiFirm won't run and an error will be shown.
- MINOR: Minor UI tweaking to look beautiful on Windows 8+, as a preparation for Windows 10.
- MINOR: A few under-the-hood bug fixes.
v3.1 [November 8, 2014]:
- CRITICAL: Fixed a critical bug that caused high CPU usage. Performance now improved drastically.
v3.0b [November 7, 2014]:
- MINOR: Fixed some annoying visual glitches.
v3.0a [November 7, 2014]:
- FIX: Fixed a crash caused by some missing files on Sony servers that messed up with column ordering by Latest Release. (this happens when Sony just begins to roll an update, it's a big mess of missing files, you'll just need to wait patiently until Sony finishes uploading their updates).
v3.0 [November 7, 2014]:
- ATTENTION: XperiFirm now targets .NET Framework 3.5 or later to enable some of the newer features!
- NEW: Total UI re-make. More information about each device (like project/code name). Easier to navigate than ever before.
- NEW: XperiFirm.jar is being self-extracted when you launch XperiFirm.exe. It is being always validated to be the correct file and recreated if it was modified or damaged.
- NEW: Smart downloading: Dummy files are not downloaded. Each file gets a name by analyzing data received from Sony.
- NEW: Smart auto-decryption ability, that uses online data to correctly unpack the firmware and prepare it for FTF creating in Flashtool.
- NEW: Smart sorting for both "Market" and "Operator", for finding your firmware easily.
- NEW: Smart release version checking: Only empty "Latest Release" fields will be checked when using "Check All".
- NEW: Smarter error handling.
- NEW: Added support for multiple simultaneous downloads.
- NEW: Added the ability to copy the raw download links of a firmware to the clipboard. Use however you want and at your own risk!
- NEW: Each and every device is being recognized exactly as marketed by Sony all around the UI, including devices that are merely variants of the same device.
- NEW: The download folder will always have a unique name (adding "(#)" instead of overwriting).
- NEW: The date of the latest update to the device list or any of the CDF lists will be displayed below the device list.
- NEW: A cool sound will notify you when a firmware finishes downloading and/or unpacking.
- FIX: Fixed a bug that broke the scrollbars of the CDF list when minimizing the window.
- DONATE: A nice looking donation button was added, please use it to support me!
v2.5 [August 16, 2014]:
- FIX: Fixed a critical bug which prevented getting releases of old phone models (caused by inconsistencies of Sony Mobile's data)
- FIX: A fixed "XperiFirm.exe.config" included, thanks to aphanic.
- NEW: A new info was added to XperiFirm Downloader - the "Network" name. Useless for most users, but provides general idea about the intended networks the firmware supports.
v2.4 [August 12, 2014]:
- FIX: Fixed the support for firmware of the same version but different revisions.
v2.3a [August 11, 2014]:
- MINOR: Added the firmware revision to the firmware's folder created by XperiFirm when starting a download.
v2.3 [August 11, 2014]:
- NEW: Automatic check for the latest XperiFirm version. If it finds a new version, it offers you to open this thread.
- NEW: Firmware revision was added to the release version (Screenshots updated)
- MINOR: When you sort the CDAs by "Latest Release", after running "Check All", the CDAs are automatically resorted.
v2.2c [August 10, 2014]:
- FIXED: The transfer speed indicator was fixed.
v2.2b [August 10, 2014]:
- FIXED: The transfer speed indicator update rate was changed from extremely fast to once per second, in order to lighten up on CPU and RAM usage, especially on older computers.
- MINOR: "XperiFirm.exe.config" is now packed with XperiFirm, you can chose not to extract it with the JAR and EXE if you don't use Windows 8.
v2.2a [August 9, 2014]:
- FIXED: A minor bug was fixed, that made XperiFirm crash when Downloader is closed while downloading a firmware.
v2.2 [August 9, 2014]:
- NEW: The XF Downloader's code was rewritten to increase speed + Transfer rate indicator added & estimated remaining time.
- MINOR: XperiFirm window is now resizeable/maximizable, by users' request.
v2.1 [August 5, 2014]:
- MINOR: Just a tiny cosmetic fix of the panels, just because I'm such a perfectionist.
v2.0 [August 3, 2014]:
- FIXED: XperiFirm will now use Java 64-bit in Windows 64-bit.
- NEW: Quickly check the latest firmware versions available for all CDAs of a specific device by pressing "Check All".
- NEW: You can use the Java Runtime Environment bundled with Flashtool, by copying XperiFirm.exe & XperiFirm.jar to Flashtool's folder.
v1.0 [July 31, 2014]:
- Download firmware for all Sony/Sony-Ericsson Android-based devices.
EVOLUTION OF XPERIFIRM:
Congratulations. This could be very nice indeed.
FTF File
Download FTF file?
Nice work can certainly be very useful...
Nice...very nice.
I would really like tp see something like that for Android but this is awesome...
Sent from my D6503 using Tapatalk
Great work:good:
hussein1 said:
Download FTF file?
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Nope, it downloads the official FILE_* files that Flashtool can decrypt and bundle to FTF. It's a better alternative to using PC Companion since you can choose which firmware you want without the need to change build.prop.
How can we use this FILE' formats?
Mazellat said:
How can we use this FILE' formats?
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Easy ;
open flash tool
go to tools>bundles>FILESET decrypt
choose to open the folder with the downloaded files and just follow the instructions to create your ftf
Very nice, but you need 32 bit Java even if you have 64bit Windows.
Working fine in Windows 8. Thanks :good::good:
Very nice application.. Waiting for this type of app from long time.. I was using the same kind of app in nokia phones.. This is the first for Android..
Really appreciate this..
Sent from my C5502 using XDA Free mobile app
hey bro ..
I am getting error as " Root Element is missing " when clicked on any Firmware Version .
Can you help me to solve this.
soorajskn said:
hey bro ..
I am getting error as " Root Element is missing " when clicked on any Firmware Version .
Can you help me to solve this.
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Read the requirements.
You need Java Runtime Environment. Install both 32-bit and 64-bit (if you have Windows 64-bit).
Very good App! congratulations!
Thanks to all of you, I'm glad you find it useful
Thanks!! DOWNLOADING NEW FRIMWARE XSP 12.1.A.1.207 France for testing
crazy man!! u did a wonderful work!!
@IaguCool, thanks for your hard work, your program works like a charm, but i have a question
In some model phone we are can download a last firmware and older firmware. For my Z1C i can download only last firmware.. Can we donwload a older for Z1C?
Thanks
russel5 said:
@IaguCool, thanks for your hard work, your program works like a charm, but i have a question
In some model phone we are can download a last firmware and older firmware. For my Z1C i can download only last firmware.. Can we donwload a older for Z1C?
Thanks
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This was actually possible until not long ago, but recently Sony Mobile deleted all old firmware files, so even if I add the download data, the files are not there anymore. We'll have to manage with what Sony provides and always keep a backup of our favorite firmwares each update. If there is an older version in the list, that means Sony Mobile still keeps the firmware files, but they will be deleted eventually too. XperiFirm shows you only what there is on Sony Mobile servers.
**ISSUE FIXED - My Eclipse instance was pointing to a wrong sdk folder**
I want to usage functions that are only available in API_LEVEL = 21 (Lollipop). I'm using Eclipse here.
I go to Project Properties and then go to 'Android' - I only see the 'Android L (Preview)' in the list. I want to use 'Android 5.0 -- the API Level 21'. See below for my SDK Manager screenshot - i do have the API Level 21 files downloaded.
I have restarted Eclipse several times, restart computer and also done 'eclipse -clean -refresh' - but I still dont see API Level 21 in the 'Project Build Target' after going to Properties for my (or any other project in the workspace) project.
Screen shots are attached., "screenshot_projbuildtarget.PNG" shows that I can only see 'Android L' in the project build target and "screenshot_sdkmanager.PNG" shows that I have API 21 files installed in the SDK folder.
How can I remove the Android L Preview - dont want it - and just use the API 21 as reference?
ROLLING GAPPS UPDATES ! !
Are you tired of waiting on updates for packages?
Wish you could update just an app or two?
...maybe you just want to change verisons of an app?
COOL... then let's get started!
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D I S C L A I M E R :
I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE IF YOU BREAK YOUR PLAY-SERVICES OR STORE BECAUSE YOU INSTALLED THE WRONG VERSION
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# # IF YOU ALREADY HAVE GAPPS INSTALLED, SKIP STEP ONE # #
* Head over HERE and get the needed Gapps package for your OS version (release date doesn't matter)
* Then go over to the PlayStore and download PushBullet
* In your browser, direct yourself over to APK-Mirror, to the Google Inc. APK's
* After logging in, subscribe to all APK's you are wanting from google.
* Additionally you may want to hit the Developers Section grab a few there.
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IMPORTANT:
-- Application.apk 4.02.37 (1954927-XYZ)
* X defines Android version:
0 for Android <5.0
4 and 7 for Android >=5.0
8 for Android TV
* Y defines CPU architecture:
1 for armeabi
3 for armeabi-v7a
4 for arm64-v8a
7 for x86
* Z defines DPI:
0 for universal
2 for 160
4 for 240
6 for 320
8 for 480
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Alrighty then... now we can begin the fun part of downloading all the apps you need/want!
Open up your PushBullet app and you will see that the apps/subs are laid in an SMS type fashion... This is new... and awesome!
Click on the app you want to update (update time listed to the right) and it will direct you over to APK-Mirror, so that you can DL the new APK.
# BEFORE downloading your APK, check the version using the release-info above,
Once downloaded, use whatever installer you would normally use (RootExplorer, etc...) and install the new app.
** Using root explorer, you can open the APK, then swipe over a few times to check the version info, to see the installed version, and your new version.
CONGRATULATIONS.... You're now getting rolling updates for all your Google-Apps, comics, feeds and whatever else you subscribed to...
Additionally, you can choose to sync notifications to your computer as well, and do things that-a-way if you want?
Now go through and setup PushBullet the way you would like and enjoy having rolling updates!
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# # # If you liked this, or it helped you, please hit the THUMBS UP & let me know! # # #
DISCLAIMER: I am not responsible for anything that happens to you, your device, or anyone else. You use this software at your own risk.
DroidManager
DroidManager is an advanced device manager application!
DroidManager is open source software!
This program is not yet finished! It is usable in its current state, but I am not done implementing everything I plan to for 1.0 yet.
Note: the application still has tabs for all the unimplemented features, you might get a popup saying that they are not yet implemented when you click on the tab.
Official Project Repository
https://github.com/iridiumIon/DroidManager
About
This tool is intended to be noob-friendly, and to make it easy to do things, and it's somewhat inspired by similar tools for iOS (which are all proprietary) like iMazing and Apple's own iTunes. However, I am still planning to include tools for more advanced users like adb sideload/fastboot flash (i know anyone with a terminal can do it, but a gui is just easier, also it's easy to recommend to less experienced users)
Features
Current Features
Device information
Battery information
Build.prop values (editing coming soon)
USB mode detection
Backup and Restore
Application management (Data too!)
ADB Sideload
Advanced boot
Root with SuperSU
Coming Soon
File Transfer
Terminal
Fastboot flash
Recovery update (adb sideload)
Coming later
Still working...
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The application is written in C#/.NET with XAML/WPF for the GUI. It uses SharpAdbClient for adb communication. The focus is on user-friendliness and features. Any contributions/people interested in helping are welcome!
DOWNLOADS
ALPHA (WINDOWS)
Acknowledgements
- [MaterialMenu](https://github.com/beto-rodriguez/MaterialMenu) - [MIT](https://github.com/beto-rodriguez/MaterialMenu/blob/master/LICENSE.txt)
- [madb](https://github.com/quamotion/madb) - [Apache 2.0](https://github.com/quamotion/madb/blob/master/LICENSE)
- [MahApps.Metro](https://github.com/MahApps/MahApps.Metro) - [Ms-Pl](https://github.com/MahApps/MahApps.Metro/blob/develop/LICENSE)
- [MaterialDesignInXamlToolkit](https://github.com/ButchersBoy/MaterialDesignInXamlToolkit) - [Ms-Pl](https://github.com/ButchersBoy/MaterialDesignInXamlToolkit/blob/master/License)
XDA:DevDB Information
DroidManager, Tool/Utility for all devices (see above for details)
Contributors
0xFireball
Source Code: https://github.com/IridiumIon/DroidManager/
Version Information
Status: Alpha
Created 2016-08-17
Last Updated 2016-08-17
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