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I was wondering if someone could make a ROM for me... I know that it's kind of unreasonable to ask a chef that already devotes alot of their free time to make a special ROM but I figure'd, what the hey?
I like the Plain Jane sense ROM that Jcase made but I was wondering if someone could take that ROM and run with it a little more like fixing the TWS 50% bug, removing the bloatware, improving battery life ( if possible),adding apps2sd and JIT. This is assuming that it can be done. Don't worry, my feelings won't be hurt if there aren't any takers. Thanks!

semmtexx said:
I was wondering if someone could make a ROM for me... I know that it's kind of unreasonable to ask a chef that already devotes alot of their free time to make a special ROM but I figure'd, what the hey?
I like the Plain Jane sense ROM that Jcase made but I was wondering if someone could take that ROM and run with it a little more like fixing the TWS 50% bug, removing the bloatware, improving battery life ( if possible),adding apps2sd and JIT. This is assuming that it can be done. Don't worry, my feelings won't be hurt if there aren't any takers. Thanks!
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Word of advice. You want something, learn it. TWS is a joke. No battery difference. Dont care what anyone says. Removing bloatware can be done via either adb or root explorer. Sounds like you dont want to learn, so invest a few bucks and buy root explorer. You can access system files and remove them that way. Improving battery life is by changing OC options.
Dont mean to sound like a **** but you are asking for stuff that is already out there or can be done by you by either running a flash able update or by adb. Google is your friend.

Re: ROM request...
First of all tws is not a joke because. If it was a joke, developers wouldn't be talking about fixes for it. Second, are you a dev? Or are you just having fun throwing around your little bit of knowledge for everyone else here to ooh and aw over and say "oh kevlar is soo smart!" Im looking for feedback from an established developer.... I. E. Not you. Thanks.
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semmtexx said:
First of all tws is not a joke because. If it was a joke, developers wouldn't be talking about fixes for it. Second, are you a dev? Or are you just having fun throwing around your little bit of knowledge for everyone else here to ooh and aw over and say "oh kevlar is soo smart!" Im looking for feedback from an established developer.... I. E. Not you. Thanks.
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LOL. Man, I needed that. Yes, I am not a dev. Never said I was. But I know how to read. Clearly you are too lazy to do that. But hey, I cant wait for a dev to chime in. This will make for some good comedy.
And I wont respond to this thread after this, so ya dont have to worry about my non dev talk.

semmtexx said:
First of all tws is not a joke because. If it was a joke, developers wouldn't be talking about fixes for it. Second, are you a dev? Or are you just having fun throwing around your little bit of knowledge for everyone else here to ooh and aw over and say "oh kevlar is soo smart!" Im looking for feedback from an established developer.... I. E. Not you. Thanks.
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I may be no special dev, but I can honestly say Kevlar is 100% correct. The tools are on this forum and devs can't take out the time to make special roms for each person. All I do is port roms for the community and that's even a hassle, o do everyone a favor and reaed up a little bit. It will do you some good.

Spencer_Moore said:
I may be no special dev, but I can honestly say Kevlar is 100% correct. The tools are on this forum and devs can't take out the time to make special roms for each person. All I do is port roms for the community and that's even a hassle, o do everyone a favor and reaed up a little bit. It will do you some good.
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+1 on that. Especially the porting being a pain in the ass thing.
Not so sure about TWS though, as when I fix it I DO see battery life improvements. And it's with OC off. But I'm no dev either so I could be wrong.

lol you are seriously asking for people to make you a ROM?? for free. I just have one question. What makes you think you're so special...

I find it hilarious that even when I have a request that is stated in the most polite, non-begging, completely understanding and respectful way of the ones who would actually be able and capable of helping me out, the trolls of XDA STILL have nothing better to do than flame me. This was a very simple question AND I even stated that I understand the time constraints of the developers. Also, being that I have flashed just about every ROM for the Eris there is right now, I don't really have a problem reading and researching...I have a problem with developing (you know, the whole reason for my question in the first place). So I'd like to thank you guys so much for really making a mountain out of a mole hill here. ADMIN: Could someone please delete this topic? The children can't seem to play nice.

Maybe you should wait till Christmas and ask someone to make you one.
Or maybe offer some money, people might be more inclined to make 1 ROM for 1 person.

semmtexx said:
I find it hilarious that even when I have a request that is stated in the most polite, non-begging, completely understanding and respectful way of the ones who would actually be able and capable of helping me out, the trolls of XDA STILL have nothing better to do than flame me. This was a very simple question AND I even stated that I understand the time constraints of the developers. Also, being that I have flashed just about every ROM for the Eris there is right now, I don't really have a problem reading and researching...I have a problem with developing (you know, the whole reason for my question in the first place). So I'd like to thank you guys so much for really making a mountain out of a mole hill here. ADMIN: Could someone please delete this topic? The children can't seem to play nice.
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semmtexx don't call me a troll. I asked you one simple question. I never stooped down to your level to name calling. I asked you to answer a very simple question. AND I'd still like to know it. You should live by a golden rule. IF you want something done right DO IT YOURSELF. Now, back to my question. Why DO YOU, think you're so special, that someone is going to take time out of their life, to build YOU a ROM, for FREE, to a STRANGER. Sorry but I don't think I'm the troll here.
PS, ONE last thing, and what exactly are you getting so upset about. You open a thread, people respond, you don't like the way they respond now you ask the ADMINs to WASTE their time cleaning up crap that shouldn't have ever been made. do us all a favor, and read before you write.

semmtexx said:
I was wondering if someone could make a ROM for me... I know that it's kind of unreasonable to ask a chef that already devotes alot of their free time to make a special ROM but I figure'd, what the hey?
I like the Plain Jane sense ROM that Jcase made but I was wondering if someone could take that ROM and run with it a little more like fixing the TWS 50% bug, removing the bloatware, improving battery life ( if possible),adding apps2sd and JIT. This is assuming that it can be done. Don't worry, my feelings won't be hurt if there aren't any takers. Thanks!
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check out xtrROM. not custome taylored but sounds like it has "most" of what you are looking for...
TWS is only about half fixed and I have yet to add apps2sd however there is a bit more room on the phone after all the boatware has been removed.

zach.xtr said:
check out xtrROM. not custome taylored but sounds like it has "most" of what you are looking for...
TWS is only about half fixed and I have yet to add apps2sd however there is a bit more room on the phone after all the boatware has been removed.
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Ah.. Thanks for the constructive input, zach.xtr. I must admit, I flashed your latest (well not the Vboost quite yet) this morning and the battery life seems damn good even with OC. I can see myself sticking with yours for a while. I actually had 2 PM's today from two developers wondering if I'd like them to work on a ROM for me.... for a price of course. I really don't know why Blazed One thinks that I am assuming that I am "special" and would like a ROM for free. I really didn't state either of those things nor would I. Oh and Blazed One, I'll be sure to let you know how my custom ROM turns out. I may even give you the name of the developer that I end up going with, if you are nice. Thanks again zach.xtr for you hard work. This latest is really great.

Well this was an interesting read.

aka_word said:
well this was an interesting read.
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lol! Lol! Lol!

Well this was an interesting read.
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Derived from an interesting mind.... holla.
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Does any body want a vanilla rom

but i need it bassed on something or not if u dont want it

It depends on weather its a proper Rom or if its just filepushing like your 'Cronos LightSpeed Supper Rom'
and weather you've learnt to spell...
On a more serious note, anyone can use WinZIP, we don't need someone to spam the forums doing it for us.
Please don't see this as anything against you, its just advice.

42turkeys said:
It depends on weather its a proper Rom or if its just filepushing like your 'Cronos LightSpeed Supper Rom'
and weather you've learnt to spell...
On a more serious note, anyone can use WinZIP, we don't need someone to spam the forums doing it for us.
Please don't see this as anything against you, its just advice.
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Weather? That's whether I think

"and weather you've learnt to spell..."
I laughed.
And don't ask us if you want a ROM. Just develop, ask for help, improve it before it's launched (do this sequence 3 or 4 times), then release, and be flooded with bugs.
That's how it works.
Also, if someone wants to be my tutor, I'd be very glad.
I'm thinking of starting ROM developing aswell. I don't know what to read first.
And please, don't post cyanogen sticky post link here. I've read it, but it has too much information and I don't know where to start.

shokkapic said:
"and weather you've learnt to spell..."
I laughed.
And don't ask us if you want a ROM. Just develop, ask for help, improve it before it's launched (do this sequence 3 or 4 times), then release, and be flooded with bugs.
That's how it works.
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That seems too stupid. Maybe it was a joke?

C0mpu13rFr34k said:
That seems too stupid. Maybe it was a joke?
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People are so bad at detecting sarcasm...

No thanks. Already have Ve 4.0. Perfect vanilla IMHO. Vb
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I still want a tutor:
shokkapic said:
Also, if someone wants to be my tutor, I'd be very glad.
I'm thinking of starting ROM developing aswell. I don't know what to read first.
And please, don't post cyanogen sticky post link here. I've read it, but it has too much information and I don't know where to start.
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ive just tried those sticky guides and the links dont work

djdavis said:
ive just tried those sticky guides and the links dont work
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How? They open fine to me.

shokkapic said:
I still want a tutor:
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Try asking Feeyo and elemag for help. They are very open to give information.
Feeyo in particularly is learning me a lot about how I can create an rom for myself from AOSP. Those 2 are not greedy nor being secretly about how they do things.
Cant say that from that other Team.

I'm sorry but I've one question in my mind and I cant answer for it by my self: why someone buy a "sense/rosie" phone if he want a plain (vanilla) rom? Why that person doesn't buy a N1??

tbrain said:
I'm sorry but I've one question in my mind and I cant answer for it by my self: why someone buy a "sense/rosie" phone if he want a plain (vanilla) rom? Why that person doesn't buy a N1??
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Price perhaps?

tbrain said:
I'm sorry but I've one question in my mind and I cant answer for it by my self: why someone buy a "sense/rosie" phone if he want a plain (vanilla) rom? Why that person doesn't buy a N1??
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Well, price, I guess. And availability. The N1 wasn't available in my country, unless for an extremely unreasonable price.
Also, I think the N1 is not as sexy as the hero, or the desire...

Wow - there's some 'bad-mood' users around here, ey? We all start somewhere, so give the guy a little slack.
Anyway, if you want my honest opinion, you will struggle in the Vanilla ROM world on these forums. VanillaEclair, aHero, EzHero, CyanogenMod....there are more then enough really good Vanilla ROM's. On the other hand, Cronos, Villain, ChocolateEclair, Kimera....there are also more then enough great Sense ROM's too. It's a tough area to enter into as there is a lot of competition, and I'm sure many users can agree that we have seen some really detrimental side effects of the competition.
So, back to my honest opinion - I don't think anybody wants another vanilla ROM, nor another Sense ROM, unless you have something great to bring to the party, in which case I suggest rather make a public thread with your 'great thing' so that it can be implemented into existing ROM's. At the same time, this is a developement forum, and new developements are obviously always welcome. So, if you have the patience (for bug reports and updates) and decency (to work with the other developers), by all means, bring out a new ROM. I for one will be happy to test and report.
Just my 2c.
Mr P.

what I would suggest is you make the rom that YOU want to use. not pure vanilla, not pure stock sense, but the features you want most, including the (freely distributable) apps you want to include in the rom.
then you can always post it here in case others like it too.
I'd like to see a rom that doesn't include the standard apps but instead includes preinstalled the best free alternative calendar, widgets, launcher(pro...), alternative gallery, alternative camera, music player, app organizer, and so on.
something that is out of the box really really cool and setup for instant use (the way sense phones are setup from the factory, but using non-sense apps maybe).
that would be worth seeing here. it's been done but recently most popular roms are variations of the same thing and the competition is more about stability, performance, and working hardware. if you can base yours upon an already stable, fast and fully working hero rom (with permission from the authors), then customizing it and repackaging it could be really cool.

Bare With Me....

I am coming from a T-Mobile HTC HD2, and I have Unlocked the phone, installed several ROM's and Android Build's, but I am getting bored, so I got a Vibrant now, Do I need to Unlock the Vibrant and Root the phone in order to install a Custom ROM? If so, if you could provide me the link to a program to Root the phone, and Unlock the phone, would be much appreciated, and I can go from there, thank you. Please do not flame this, obviously I know what I am talking about.

Read the bible and all questions will be answered. Basically do not be lazy and do a search its all here the info you need.
Cheers.

that sounds sexual

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=771111

Anybody notice there are two of these threads?

You do realize you posted the same thread 15 minutes before this one. By the way you are getting flamed in that other thread for not reading sticky threads. They are sticky for a reason. The one in general and the bible have pretty much everything you might want.
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doesn't matter
It doesn't matter whether you are a noob or know what u talkin....
Anytime you create a new thread in the Dev section(twice!!) with such a basic question....you are asking for it....search man search!!
Mods please move....

You should be searching, but ignore the a**holes, just in the future make sure you check out all stickies and abuse the search function ( and NEVER double post, because then even I wont feel bad for you)...otherwise you are welcoming the douchebags to come out from under their rocks and prey on fresh meat
to answer your questions, you do not have to "unlock" the phone. Just root the phone in order to obtain Superuser and Busybox. Install "OCLF" from the market, this is the easiest and fastest way to root your device. And from there just read up on ROMs/Mods for yourself to see what you want. Most ROM threads have specific installation instructions, good luck.
This phone is so easy to mod, its silly. However, sometimes it can be TOO easy, in the sense where if someone gets caught up in the simplicity and starts rushing, you may miss a small detail that could cause major setbacks. Its happened to the best of us, it doesnt mean you dont know what youre doing, it justs means your enot reading carefully. So no matter how simple something may seem/sound, always make you read carefully so as to prevent issues that will cause you to post/panic like crazy.

sader2202 said:
YOU F ing NOOB WHY DID YOU POST THE SAME THING TWICE IN THE WRONG SECTION OF THE FORUM
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Don't taze him bro

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Don't taze him bro
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+1..........

Lets face it.
People can't read anymore. Its a sign of the times. They want an answer ASAP, at the cost of wasting our time and theirs.
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your phone is dead I'll give you $20

ICS collab

I wish those 3 guys that building ICS can put together one rom...you know like a ICS collab ,that way we can have a full complete rom.... what do you guys think of that?

fineazbro said:
I wish those 3 guys that building ICS can put together one rom...you know like a ICS collab ,that way we can have a full complete rom.... what do you guys think of that?
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just have a look on the thread that is already there ...

I think that is the same exact topic for the post 3 or 4 below yours. All these ICS posts are getting ridiculous. I seriously wish google would have made it harder to root android phones.
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dpeeps74 said:
I think that is the same exact topic for the post 3 or 4 below yours. All these ICS posts are getting ridiculous. I seriously wish google would have made it harder to root android phones.
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Agree.
Hard root = less noobs

Romonster said:
Agree.
Hard root = less noobs
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+1
That, or I wish one-click roots would stop existing. It robs people of valuable experience and knowledge of the platform when they can mindlessly double-click and be rooted.

I've read somewhere that Paul O'Brien has already root the Nexus Prime, so he was able to extract a dump (with Drew Garen use in his beta).
Sorry for my english

i don't get the griping about threads that are made here. this is the slowest forum of any phone i've used anyway. . .

dpeeps74 said:
I think that is the same exact topic for the post 3 or 4 below yours. All these ICS posts are getting ridiculous. I seriously wish google would have made it harder to root android phones.
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I somewhat agree with this. Getting tired of the development threads clogging up with "How do I reboot my phone?" and "Do I need to wipe my ass before flashing this rom?" questions.
People just refuse to read or research on their own anymore.
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Bradart said:
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That, or I wish one-click roots would stop existing. It robs people of valuable experience and knowledge of the platform when they can mindlessly double-click and be rooted.
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I agree with this. We get the same thing in the Shift forum. A lot of people with rooted phones that have no idea how it got there or what to do with it.
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People just refuse to read or research on their own anymore.
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This is the main problem. Having easy root methods is all fine and good if you actually research what you are doing. There's a tool on this forum called "search"... 90% of people's questions can be answered by using this tool.
Sorry for the off topic post.. ICS, blah blah blah
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Yeah and I think this whole idea of telling everyone to get together and make a single ROM is completely retarded, in all honesty.
Part of what makes this phone great is its diverse selection of ROMs. All these posts about needing a single ROM show A) complete lack of patience, and B)likely little understanding of how the phone, kernel, root, filesystem, etc works at all.

I think bashing someone for asking a question or making a suggestion you disagree with is pathetic. You all act like you wiped the embryonic fluid out your mouth and started spouting code. I'd much rather be a noob than a snob. Do you not realize the more newcomers the better? Newcomers become old comers like the great devs we have today... so don't be a part of the problem by stiffening innovation and contribution. Be a part of the solution: be patient with pwople, encourage ideas, make helpful suggestions (like I believe they are having this discussion on the thread below this one)
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Braneless said:
I somewhat agree with this. Getting tired of the development threads clogging up with "How do I reboot my phone?" and "Do I need to wipe my ass before flashing this rom?" questions.
People just refuse to read or research on their own anymore.
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Wait, you have to wipe your ass before flashing a ROM? ... **** ...

the OTA will be the first fully functional and stable ics. i don't think google have better dev.
i'm sure there is real genius on xda. but google work in team...
so the ics collab is not a bad idea.
and why not one-click-root? every one wants a fancy and better phone! what's wrong with that?
but you are right. no need to ask on forum how to. "root (phone)" on google and you find two hundred answers...

I agree with you too
nnamcha said:
the OTA will be the first fully functional and stable ics. i don't think google have better dev.
i'm sure there is real genius on xda. but google work in team...
so the ics collab is not a bad idea.
and why not one-click-root? every one wants a fancy and better phone! what's wrong with that?
but you are right. no need to ask on forum how to. "root (phone)" on google and you find two hundred answers...
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jeez im sorry for posting this on here, i didn't even know there were a thread like that already, but **** yall need to calm the f down

Well, with all due respect, suggesting or telling devs to work together is almost insulting.
Devs dont take lightly to people telling them what they should and shouldn't do. I'm not saying you're being demanding by any means, but regardless, theyll see the post, and more than likely think "Who the hell does this guy think he is, talking about how I need to work with someone else, so ICS is more complete"
Have patience.....they're working hard....on their day jobs first.

Bradart said:
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That, or I wish one-click roots would stop existing. It robs people of valuable experience and knowledge of the platform when they can mindlessly double-click and be rooted.
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Slow Down There Buddy, I Achieved Root With A 1-Click Out Of Fear That I Would Screw Something Up... We Are Not All Idiots.
To The n00b Army, Please Search The Forums/Threads Before Asking Questions That Are Allready Answered! You Make It Harder For Other n00bs To Find What They're Looking For...

How can I better help the community?

I have no skills and not enough cash to liberally hand out. My phone thanks to devs is Awesome I feel I owe more than giving thanks.I wish I had more to offer. What is the best way to learn more so that in the future I can better serve the community? I must admit I am intimidated by computer codes and such am getting more comfortable one inch at a time...
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1. Offer to be a tester.
2. Read and learn so that you can help others out by answering their questions.

estallings15 said:
1. Offer to be a tester.
2. Read and learn so that you can help others out by answering their questions.
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You can learn quite a bit from doing both which can lead to you being able to contribute tons more (take it from someone who went from pure lurker to a member of team inferno building from source within the next few months). I was never a tester though. Pretty sure I'd know more if I was.
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So next time a new rom comes out I should ask the dev to be a tester? What about an idiots guide to something or a course to take?
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md1008 said:
So next time a new rom comes out I should ask the dev to be a tester? What about an idiots guide to something or a course to take?
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Idiot's guide? Dude, play with something till you break and then fix it. You'll have a piece of info to share. Go into release threads and read, read, read. You'll see problems people have and how to fix them. Also, port a ROM for your personal use and fix any problems it has. Start with Gingerbread AOSP. Then move to sense. There are guides galore for both. Start the supernoob way and use ROM Kitchen. Then move on to a file explorer only. Then, if you're feeling really brave, compile a ROM. Start with something that should work out of the box, like CM7. Then move onto things you are bound to run into issues with.
If you have to ask a question you haven't searched hard enough. The answer exists, probably on more than one server. Also, you can always PM a dev for help, but don't do it about every little thing.

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Idiot's guide? Dude, play with something till you break and then fix it. You'll have a piece of info to share. Go into release threads and read, read, read. You'll see problems people have and how to fix them. Also, port a ROM for your personal use and fix any problems it has. Start with Gingerbread AOSP. Then move to sense. There are guides galore for both. Start the supernoob way and use ROM Kitchen. Then move on to a file explorer only. Then, if you're feeling really brave, compile a ROM. Start with something that should work out of the box, like CM7. Then move onto things you are bound to run into issues with.
If you have to ask a question you haven't searched hard enough. The answer exists, probably on more than one server. Also, you can always PM a dev for help, but don't do it about every little thing.
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I still use the rom kitchen sometimes. It helps me keep some organization. Also, it can unpack boot.img's with the press of like 4 numbers or so. I wouldn't call it nooby, just convenient.
There's really no guide that will give you every bit of information, but there are TONS of resources that you can gather around here. Mr. Highway's porting guide is an excellent starting point; it's easy to follow and can get you started quickly. If you can start piecing things together from there, you'll be set. Just read a bit and don't be afraid to ask someone who may be of help.

Synthetic.Nightmare said:
I still use the rom kitchen sometimes. It helps me keep some organization. Also, it can unpack boot.img's with the press of like 4 numbers or so. I wouldn't call it nooby, just convenient.
There's really no guide that will give you every bit of information, but there are TONS of resources that you can gather around here. Mr. Highway's porting guide is an excellent starting point; it's easy to follow and can get you started quickly. If you can start piecing things together from there, you'll be set. Just read a bit and don't be afraid to ask someone who may be of help.
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I've never needed to unpack a boot.img, so there you go.
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estallings15 said:
Idiot's guide? Dude, play with something till you break and then fix it. You'll have a piece of info to share. Go into release threads and read, read, read. You'll see problems people have and how to fix them. Also, port a ROM for your personal use and fix any problems it has. Start with Gingerbread AOSP. Then move to sense. There are guides galore for both. Start the supernoob way and use ROM Kitchen. Then move on to a file explorer only. Then, if you're feeling really brave, compile a ROM. Start with something that should work out of the box, like CM7. Then move onto things you are bound to run into issues with.
If you have to ask a question you haven't searched hard enough. The answer exists, probably on more than one server. Also, you can always PM a dev for help, but don't do it about every little thing.
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You are right, the stuff I have learned with the power of Google is incredible. I was just wondering if some sort of schooling/class in lets say computer programming or text book could help me better understand and grasp what's going on behind closed doors. I just have to get my hands and feet dirty.