Im a noob in programming but im studying and keen to learn how to develop ics rom to u8800. Are there any good hints or links to get started?
I only know this site http://source.android.com/source/initializing.html
I want to contribute to u8800 community.
Blefish said:
I'd advise you to first, read through Android Source and understand how this stuff works, then read porting guide, which is really helpful but a bit old.
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Hope it helps...
Talk to Blefish and help him on making his CM9 port work.
Having several people trying to achieve the same in parallel is a waste.
Think you need to read a lot.. but you gotta start one time here is a guide to compile ics http://www.freeyourandroid.com/guide/compile-ics remember to add our device to the build list.
good luck!
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Hi everyone, i am graduating in T.I here in Brasil.
I know C / C++ Programming, Java (Standard and Android Programming aswell).
I was wondering,what should i need to start helping all great developers like Kyrillos,Rudolf,Apolo and their teams to develop those custom roms.
Also,how hard it is ?
Sorry if this is at the wrong forum,but i hope i can get some answers before someone closes it
Thanks in advance !
marcelloLins said:
Sorry if this is at the wrong forum,but i hope i can get some answers before someone closes it
Thanks in advance !
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Lol.
Post in general section bro. You don t need extensive C/C++ or Java unless you developing kernel or editing, making new frameworks and apks.
Post in general section. No one will close it.
marcelloLins said:
Hi everyone, i am graduating in T.I here in Brasil.
I know C / C++ Programming, Java (Standard and Android Programming aswell).
I was wondering,what should i need to start helping all great developers like Kyrillos,Rudolf,Apolo and their teams to develop those custom roms.
Also,how hard it is ?
Sorry if this is at the wrong forum,but i hope i can get some answers before someone closes it
Thanks in advance !
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Hey y dont u do a search man...
There's already a thread on tutorial for custom rom. Video by rudolf895. Its clearly explained.
dhirend_6d said:
Lol.
Post in general section bro. You don t need extensive C/C++ or Java unless you developing kernel or editing, making new frameworks and apks.
Post in general section. No one will close it.
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Hm, what exactly makes those custom ROMS faster than the stock ones ?
My bet is that the little ( and lower level , like assembly , C ) tweaks that make them faster.
Am i Wrong ? I really dont know,this is my only shot to be honest
Thanks again !
actually custom roms are nothing else then stock with a litle photoshop, some added/removed apks and repacked. they dont get realy much faster than a stock rom except if they contain a custom kernel, where the full potential of customization lies. with your knowledge you should concentrate on kernel development, there is a thread here describing all needed to get your own kernel up and running, have a look at the fugumod and the g3mod kernel thread to see what goals are already accieved and find your own customizations to make the g3 better. also u could pick up on the graphics driver project posted here somewhere, iirc nobody took the plunge yet to do this, and youd be the hero for many of us if u get it runing...
kernel development:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1186409
Graphics driver stuff:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1104222
Compile CM yourself.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1415661
Have fun, and please try to learn something too!
lithid-cm said:
Compile CM yourself.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1415661
Have fun, and please try to learn something too!
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I've been following that thread and was inspired to install ubuntu so I could join in the fun. This in turn lead me to updating my BIOS, & modifying my power supply to allow a second hdd. Now, I'm stuck at properly installing GNU make haha.
Thanks for the contribution Lithid. One request unrelated to CMC, could you post the tools necessary in ubuntu to compile an HTC kernel? EVO's got an OTA update to 4.67.651 Android 2.3.5 this included a new kernel and I'd like to play with modding it. I am aware this is above my pay grade so to speak, but enjoy the challenge of learning something new.
Once again thanks Lithid.
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jamieg71 said:
I've been following that thread and was inspired to install ubuntu so I could join in the fun. This in turn lead me to updating my BIOS, & modifying my power supply to allow a second hdd. Now, I'm stuck at properly installing GNU make haha.
Thanks for the contribution Lithid. One request unrelated to CMC, could you post the tools necessary in ubuntu to compile an HTC kernel? EVO's got an OTA update to 4.67.651 Android 2.3.5 this included a new kernel and I'd like to play with modding it. I am aware this is above my pay grade so to speak, but enjoy the challenge of learning something new.
Once again thanks Lithid.
Sent from my PC36100 using xda premium
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The thread has a list of needed tools, those will do. Also, remember it takes a while for HTC to release kernel source.
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lithid-cm said:
Compile CM yourself.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1415661
Have fun, and please try to learn something too!
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Good stuff..
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I am missing CM nightlys. Anyone figure out how to compile?
welshwarriorsf said:
I am missing CM nightlys. Anyone figure out how to compile?
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Ummm read the guide in the link lithid posted
We are legion, for we are many.
Yeah I did dumbass but I know nothing of the programs needed nor do I have a computer to even run them on. So ill ask again. Has anyone been able to compile CM7?
Well dumbass then you can't compile the nightlies you need a computer to do it ffs if you don't know how to do something learn if you don't have the tools then you can't learn this thread was for people to compile the nightlies for themselves alot of ppl have gotten it to work if you read the thread you'd know that, your question really makes no sense since you don't have the tools to compile are you asking someone to do it for you, being vague in your question then calling ppl dumbass and having a smartass response isn't going to get you a handout. I can compile from source, but with your response I'd tell u to shove it before I compiled anything for you
We are legion, for we are many.
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You really can't expect help whenever you ask for it, and if I knew anything about devving I probably wouldn't help you after that. Anyway, most devs don't pay attention to the Q&A section, so you're not likely to get too much help.
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noamsch6 said:
As the title says, I want to cook HD2 ROM since on every ROM I tried something was missing for me, so the solution is: I will develop my own ROM and share it here on XDA if its going well.
But, I don't really know how to start, I'm not a noob but not a developer either.
All I need is to know where to cook ROMs (I have dsixda kitchen and used it b4, but only for MAGLDR to cLK ports and some minor things, tried to cook with it but with no success, the ROM didn't boot, kerenl problem I believe...), I need to know how to start from scratch: grab base from somewhere, add / change kernels, add Aroma instalation etc.
The rest, tweaking ROM for example, I would like to know how, but too soon for now...
So please masters, help me out! :angel:
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Google is your friend. Its where i got started when i wanted to develop. So go there Its not going to be easy, but at least you can say YOU did all the work yourself
elesbb said:
Google is your friend. Its where i got started when i wanted to develop. So go there Its not going to be easy, but at least you can say YOU did all the work yourself
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Already tried searching for tutorials with no luck... maybe you can help finding some useful tutorials or guides?
noamsch6 said:
Already tried searching for tutorials with no luck... maybe you can help finding some useful tutorials or guides?
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Well there are guides for dsixda kitchen, you just have to use the HD2 source code for whatever ROM type you want to cook (ie CM9 AOKP CM7 MIUI SENSE etc)
noamsch6 said:
Already tried searching for tutorials with no luck... maybe you can help finding some useful tutorials or guides?
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Try this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1260103
Hi Guys,
I am pretty new to this, so thought of having some valuable opinions from Android Gurus here. Currently i am running Aurora V8 on my i9500; i am confused which custom kernel to install. There is Voltaq kernel, there is Haylcion's kernel and then there is LW kernel. So i really don't know which kernel should i install and is it actually any fruitful installiing the custom kernel.
So someone please guide me.
Thanks in advance.
rbhanot2 said:
Hi Guys,
I am pretty new to this, so thought of having some valuable opinions from Android Gurus here. Currently i am running Aurora V8 on my i9500; i am confused which custom kernel to install. There is Voltaq kernel, there is Haylcion's kernel and then there is LW kernel. So i really don't know which kernel should i install and is it actually any fruitful installiing the custom kernel.
So someone please guide me.
Thanks in advance.
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If you don't know what the difference is, then you probably don't need another kernel.
If you want to learn more about it, then read the kernel threads and start experimenting.
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If you don't know what the difference is, then you probably don't need another kernel.
If you want to learn more about it, then read the kernel threads and start experimenting.
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That's a strange reply, i guess you skipped the part where i mentioned that i am very new to this and by that i mean i am knew to android development. So as per your answer if someone is new to any technology he should not ask for guidance from people who have little more knowledge in that particular field ???
I am myself a Linux guy for years; but i would never give such a reply to someone who comes and ask me "That i want to try a new Linux flavor or i am migrating from Windows and want to try Linux but i don't know which Linux flavor should i try" and i reply him by saying "If you don't know the difference between Linux and Windows you don't need it"
Rather than guiding someone in a proper your response looks more like someone who is so proud of what he knows. Anyways THANKS for your reply but it did nothing good to me.
His reply was entirely appropriate. While XDA apparently now permits "which ROM/kernel/mod/whatever is best" threads, the practice is foolish. The only way to really determine which ROM/kernel/mod/whatever is appropriate for you is to read the thread for it, install it, and try it out. In your case, you know the names of the three kernels you're interested in. Therefore you need to head to the development section for your device, find the appropriate threads on those kernels, and start reading. Then install the kernels and try them out. From there you can then make an informed decision.
If you want a guide - someone to hold your hand - you're not going to find it here.
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That's a strange reply, i guess you skipped the part where i mentioned that i am very new to this and by that i mean i am knew to android development. So as per your answer if someone is new to any technology he should not ask for guidance from people who have little more knowledge in that particular field ???
I am myself a Linux guy for years; but i would never give such a reply to someone who comes and ask me "That i want to try a new Linux flavor or i am migrating from Windows and want to try Linux but i don't know which Linux flavor should i try" and i reply him by saying "If you don't know the difference between Linux and Windows you don't need it"
Rather than guiding someone in a proper your response looks more like someone who is so proud of what he knows. Anyways THANKS for your reply but it did nothing good to me.
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That's not what I meant. I am guiding you.
In every kernel thread there is a description on what's included in the kernel. There is no best kernel and there is no better kernel. You have to try it out for yourself what kernel you want.
It all comes down to personal preference. So there is no anwser to your questions. We can't tell you what kernel you should install.
I never asked for the BEST kernel, but anyway thanks for your replies. Lets put an end to this question here only.
I have been running about, trying to create a basic custom ROM for my device.
Have tried most of the methods mentioned in forums. Nothing seems to work.
Anybody out here who can guide me through it?
Also, explaining customising the Android system.
Thanking everyone in advance.
arbajmessiali said:
I have been running about, trying to create a basic custom ROM for my device.
Have tried most of the methods mentioned in forums. Nothing seems to work.
Anybody out here who can guide me through it?
Also, explaining customising the Android system.
Thanking everyone in advance.
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Create??????
Really don't get the "thanks in advance" thing!!
akshmau5 said:
Create??????
Really don't get the "thanks in advance" thing!!
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Yes. Create.
I mean building or compiling.
arbajmessiali said:
Yes. Create.
I mean building or compiling.
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If you are an up and coming developer (I am assuming) then Github or the best place to start would be from lineage os website and their guide "how to build for your device".
And ofc you would need all possible help from our lead device developers like Shivam Kumar Jha and Sagar for the device trees, kernel source codes and what not!! I have no clue.
The base is already compiled from AOSP by the respective main contributors rather head developers. You have to take the source code and tweak it/compile it (ofc not easy) for our device.
You asked the question to explain android customisation in general!!! Well, if you don't know that, then unless you are on NZT-48 or a really genius programmer, I doubt you can do it. (Also great if you prove me wrong here). Don't mean to discourage you.
Wouldn't we do it all for ourselves??!!!!!
For Android customization - the basics would be to root and go tweaking, fiddling and modding around on the stock rom first. Lots of amazing stuff already. (Why to reinvent the wheel!)
Then depends on your requirements.
Good luck.
akshmau5 said:
If you are an up and coming developer (I am assuming) then Github or the best place to start would be from lineage os website and their guide "how to build for your device".
And ofc you would need all possible help from our lead device developers like Shivam Kumar Jha and Sagar for the device trees, kernel source codes and what not!! I have no clue.
The base is already compiled from AOSP by the respective main contributors rather head developers. You have to take the source code and tweak it/compile it (ofc not easy) for our device.
You asked the question to explain android customisation in general!!! Well, if you don't know that, then unless you are on NZT-48 or a really genius programmer, I doubt you can do it. (Also great if you prove me wrong here). Don't mean to discourage you.
Wouldn't we do it all for ourselves??!!!!!
For Android customization - the basics would be to root and go tweaking, fiddling and modding around on the stock rom first. Lots of amazing stuff already. (Why to reinvent the wheel!)
Then depends on your requirements.
Good luck.
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A real thank you.
Have already started the learning process.
Hope to come up with a ROM soon.
arbajmessiali said:
A real thank you.
Have already started the learning process.
Hope to come up with a ROM soon.
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Oh that's great mate!
Are you in computer science?
Or what programming languages do you know?
akshmau5 said:
Oh that's great mate!
Are you in computer science?
Or what programming languages do you know?
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I am pursuing Mechanical Engineering.
But I do know Java and web development.
arbajmessiali said:
I am pursuing Mechanical Engineering.
But I do know Java and web development.
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Good stuff!!
Attaboy:good:
I am trying the same thing myself using the lineageOS 15.1 branch.
I am using the directions provided in the lineageOS Wiki for the X00TD device (can't post a link because i am a newbie).
The instructions are clear enough but I am having specific problems with the brunch command - specific errors come up for missing files.
Is this the right place to start posting specific technical questions?