[Q] wpa_supplicant for gt-p6810 - Galaxy Tab 7.7 General

I have the wifi only version of the SGT7.7 and it annoys me that the built in wpa_supplicant filters out ad-hoc networks. I am in the process of setting up a development environment for this device but I need the right version of the wpa_supplicant source code. Anyone point me to it?
In any case, this process is somewhat like bashing my head against a brock wall - given the various different toolchains, etc. Anyone want to post a compiled version of ad-hoc wpa_supplicant for this device and put me out of my misery?
Multiple hits out there on the interwebs for other Android devices but none of them work on mine. So far. Size of the binary is way too small in most cases.
This device is running Honeycomb (3.2) right now - fingers crossed for ICS soon. I have rooted it, of course.
# ./wpa_supplicant -version
wpa_supplicant v0.8.x
Copyright (c) 2003-2011, Jouni Malinen <[email protected]> and contributors

Source found
at github.com/CyanogenMod/android_external_wpa_supplicant_8.git
don't know if it's the right source, given it's the ICS stream.

Any joy with this one? I too am after a wpa_supplicant that will enable ad-hoc on SGT7.7.

working on it
Not yet. Still trying to get the right toolchain setup so this thing compiles without error. In my limited free time.

Thanks texkelly. Appreciate the effort.
If there's any testing I can help out with I'd be happy to. I have a rooted SGT 7.7 and have tried the variety of wpa_supplicant files that are already available.

Resurrecting an old thread.
Any updates on this? It would be very helpful to enable ad-hoc so I can share my Smartphone's/Laptop's connection easily.
Thanks in advance.

Extra reading:
http://szym.net/2010/12/adhoc-wifi-in-android/
http://www.olsr.org/?q=olsr_on_android
Tried olsr (rel 0.5) on P6800 but isn't working. Is there a newer version (rel 0.6) here http://www.olsr.org/releases/0.6/ but not a precompiled samsung android version for binaries.
At this moment for adhoc wifi usage only chance is to use CM (9 & 10) but unfortunately both version suffers in wifi drivers (Atheros closed sources drivers) and are still unstable - tethering issues, signal quality, bizarre activation behaviour...

Resurrecting the thread. Anyone?

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bnep.ko kernel module

Hello
Can someone point me in the right direction to learn how to compile a kernel module for the atrix?
I would like to use bluetooth PAN to tether my tablet to my atrix but can't do it without the bnep.ko module.
or if someone who is already set up for it and feeling kind wants to compile it for me (ATT Gingerbread 2.3.4 kernel), that would be great too
faux123 kernels already have BNEP support built-in, check them out.
awesome! thank you. i tried looking in the changelog and did not see it.
I appreciate you pointing me in that direction
I just got version 1.9 of faux and unfortunately there is no bnep0 interface found nor any bnep.ko file for me to run with insmod to enable it.
Any other ideas?
The interface will appear and everything will work when you actually pair with a device and connect it to your phone. At least it works that way on CM7

[Q] help build cp210x.ko on Iconia A500 3.2.1

Hi,
I really need the cp210x.ko module, but I couldn't successfully build it properly for my Iconia A500 with 3.2.1 and 2.6.36.3+ kernel.. I get the following when I tried insmod my cp210x.ko build using ubuntu cross compiler approach:
cp210x: version magic '2.6.36.3+ preempt mod_unload ARMv5 ' should be '2.6.36.3+ SMP preempt mod_unload ARMv7 '
A little search showed that I need to build it in ARMv7, and need to set the kernel config to build SMP kernel. In this thread I saw a few modules offered but couldn't post reply as a new xda-developers user, so I post here. My A500 has already been rooted via the su (version 3) method posted few days ago.
Please help me build the cp201x.ko module - I am kinda stuck..
Bill
Bill,
Might I suggest you look at loading one of the many custom ROM's that will have what you want? If you are rooted, then install CWM (ACER Recovery from the marketplace) which should allow you to load custom ROM's. In order to load the cp201x.ko module you'd have to recompile the kernel and people doing this type of work normally are building custom ROM's.
Anyway, just my 2¢
Thanks for the advice. I am testing Thor ROM at the moment. Cool..
From what I can read and see within various ROMs /system/lib/modules, very few (out of total possible) kernel modules made it to these custom ROMs - mostly to get game controller to work, extra filesystems, or networking protocols. USB-to-serial modules are rare and certainly my search didn't turn up cp210x.
Cross-compiling the kernel source on Gentoo is mentioned to be better supported then ubuntu, due to its crossdev toolkit, as I'm trying to figure out how to specify target ARMv7 instead of ARMv5 I'm defaulting to when cross compiling from Ubuntu's arm-linux-gnueabi-*
I'm wondering if various nice ROM cooks have releases of their modified kernel source - or might be willing to help me build the just the cp210x as a .ko module, e.g. in the .config, "CONFIG_USB_SERIAL_CP210X=m" - I've found a post few months ago where a successful build and insertion of cp210x module was done but he had some problems when initiating communication on it - I fear the worst but hope for the best, and would like to try that myself as I've successfully talked to my device through the cp210x module on Linux.
Or, if any tips on how to build kernel (just the modules really) properly e.g. As Thor's ROM version number hints at need for some custom and virtualized build environment, I'm looking for the quick and dirty solution if cooking ROMs/kernel/ko's has steep learning curve..
Any help much appreciated!
Bill
It looks like I was speeding down the the wrong track last few days
Apparently the /proc/config.z copied off the a500 device was missing something - and how strange that is - so I had to enable SMP and choose Tegra 2 ARM processor using "make menuconfig" to get the vermagic on the build module (e.g. modinfo after successful make modules) to show ARMv7 and SMP, build from my Ubuntu cross-compiling setup. I haven't tested this new cp210x.ko on a500 yet (as it's currently running one of the customized ROMs that has different EXTRAVERSION/vermagic to the stock Acer kernel source version 2.6.36.3 that I'm based on.
I think it'd be really wonderful if various Android kernel and kernel module makers release their kernel config, sync'ed to each ROM or kernel release, so people like me may independently build special purpose kernel modules with more efficiency and accuracy (to target their customized kernel), and we can recontribute back to to a growing list of tested and working modules for corresponding devices.
Bill
Hmm... Silly. It looks like Thor's ROM already has cp210x build-in, not as a loadable module but compiled in. My device is reported to attach to ttyUSB0! How nice
Thanks!
Bill
For those who are interested, the cp210x.ko module build using latest mentioned approach, e.g. modified kernel config.z, generate module that appear to insert correctly into lightspeed and taboonay roms (neither has this USB-to-serial module) - with a little modification of the EXTRAVERSION variable in the Makefile.
Bill
CP210x and GT-P7500
Has anyone got CP210x module working with Samsung Tab GT-P7500? My problem is that the connected USB-device doesn't create node dev/ttyUSB*. I have spent lot of time trying to figure this one out.
I have tried 1) Manually compiling the linux kernel that has cp210x support as a module. After compiling the module I tried insmoding the cp210x.ko to a running kernel, but even though it seemed to load and unload all right, it did not give me the wanted results. It does not create device node /dev/ttyUSB*. I have also tried modifying ueventd.rc for adding this row, but I am guessing it is only relevant for permissions after the node is created.
Also 2) loading cyanogenmod 10 (which should have cp210x support) to tablet but it doesnot create the desired /dev/ttyUSB* node. I can see device file under dev/bus/usb/001/ but the node does not exist.
I am going to try making needed files for building custom kernel and inserting to tablet. However, I have 0 experience on this, I think it can be tough one.
Any help would be welcome, thanks.

Sero 7 Pro Modifying ROM for ad hoc Wi-Fi

I am posting here asking for help, assistance, coaching.
It seems to me that I have all the pieces to properly modify the Sero 7 Pro ROM to accept ad hoc Wi-Fi connections. I've spent several days trying to find a simple step-by-step guide for applying github patches to existing kernels and flashable ROM. I have come to believe that no such simple guide/aid exists because the process itself appears to be complex.
The Nexus 7 CyanogenMod has been successfully modified for ad hoc Wi-Fi. My research indicates that the Sero 7 and the Nexus 7 are similar enough that the same patches should be able to be applied to the Sero 7 ROM. The Nexus 7 and Sero 7 both:
Use Android Jelly Bean 4.2.X
Have the same processor, 1.3GHz NVIDIA Tegra 3
Use the same Wi-Fi Chip, Broadcom BCM4330
Kernels use the same Driver, Broadcom bcmdhd Version 5.90.195.104
What I have is the kernel source
http://hisense-usa.com/support/firmware/Sero%207%20Pro_kernel_opensource_us.tar.gz
The full Stock ROM, latest version
https://skydrive.live.com/redir?resid=F7DECBA5BB726100%21108
Patches applied to Nexus 7 CyanogenMod ROM with detailed discussion
http://www.thinktube.com/android-tech/46-android-wifi-ibss
Briefly summarizing the discussion and code contained in the above Thinktube webpage:
The Kernel is patched making changes to the bcmdhd Wi-Fi driver
The ROM is patched making changes
to the wpa_supplicant
a few additions to the Android framework and
some changes to the Settings App
So in concept it seems pretty straightforward. Where I am struggling is the whole github process of applying the patch to the Kernel source. Then compiling the modified Kernel source. And applying the remaining patches to the ROM with the newly modified Kernel.
I need someone willing to work with me on the github piece. Or alternately coach me through that process.
So the resounding lack of response tells me either I've posted on the wrong forum or it is indeed as complex and cumbersome as I suspected.
But I may have figured out how to accomplish it myself. I have NOT figured out the github process. But I do know a little Linux and do run a virtual Ubuntu machine.
So I :
1. manually modified the Broadcom bcmdhd in the kernel source line by line.
2. swapped the wpa_supplicant file in the Sero7 stock ROM with the one from the Nexus 7 CyanogenMod ROM.
3. extracted the needed sero7_defconfig and initramfs.cpio.gz files
4. compiled the modified kernel source code and created a new boot.img
5. inserted the new boot.img to complete the modification of the Stock ROM
And if this all works, I’ll post my fix in a new thread, perhaps “Sero 7 Pro hoc Wi-Fi Fix”
wpa_supplicant
bardell3600 said:
So the resounding lack of response tells me either I've posted on the wrong forum or it is indeed as complex and cumbersome as I suspected.
But I may have figured out how to accomplish it myself. I have NOT figured out the github process. But I do know a little Linux and do run a virtual Ubuntu machine.
So I :
1. manually modified the Broadcom bcmdhd in the kernel source line by line.
2. swapped the wpa_supplicant file in the Sero7 stock ROM with the one from the Nexus 7 CyanogenMod ROM.
3. extracted the needed sero7_defconfig and initramfs.cpio.gz files
4. compiled the modified kernel source code and created a new boot.img
5. inserted the new boot.img to complete the modification of the Stock ROM
And if this all works, I’ll post my fix in a new thread, perhaps “Sero 7 Pro hoc Wi-Fi Fix”
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Oh boy! I've been waiting to hear if someone got the ad-hoc going on the Sero 7 Pro. I've posted asking for help doing this too but never seemed to get a working answer. Did you get yours working and if so could you please post the wpa_supplicant file for the Sero? I would sure like to wifi tether to the Sero. It's the only device I have that doesn't see my phone's wifi.
Thanks a bunch!
Bob

Newsmy Carpad NU3001 CM13 ROM

Hi,
So as many of you already knew - I'm working on porting CM13 onto my NU3001.
I has it on my desk table, so I could work on it during my days. (I have another NR3001 installed in my car)
I already made some work for our unit SW. This is quick screenshots. Sources based on xdAuto and CM13. This is a very BETA and many things not working for now.on.
Why? : When I realize than CyanogenMod 13 (6.0.1) works on my Motorola XT1080 better than stock - I start thinking of porting CM13 to our device. And when I have spare set - I start porting.
How? : I took easiest way - try to do not modify kernel a lot, instead adopt bionic and other libraries for out 3.0.36+ kernel.
Currently working staff (it is very beginning):
1. Recovery TWRP 3.0.2
2. CM13 (LineAge OS) booting.
3. Graphics working (there is some blinking present).
4. Wifi working
5. Android audio working
6. Bonovo Radio working
4. Most of the rest is on the way (GPS, BT, rest of Bonovo apps)
UPDATE_1:
I decide to do not stuck with CM 13 and switch to AOSP N release (7.0) (mostly because on my daily job - we also going to Android N, so it should be more familiar to me now)
Currently working staff:
1. Recovery TWRP 3.0.2
2. SELinux needs to be carefully ported (kernel part), cause starting from 7.0 is can not be disabled (as I did for CM13 to easy port)
During this port I will try to minimize inpact to AOSP release, so any future updates should be much more easier.
For you to understanding of amount of needed work - kernel already has 100+ patches on top of xdauto release. Approximate left about 250-300 patches to revise/port.
Android 7.0 port abandoned because of bigger and bigger amount of work need to be done to port SELinux on top of our outdated kernel.
UPDATE2:
I setup review build environment, so who want to look at NOT-FULLY-WORKING CM13 could download sources and binaries. I do not provide instructions how to flash it, because who wants to look and contribute already know hot to flash, and who doesn't probably don't really want this NOT-FULLY-WORKING CM13
UPDATE3:
So I finally managed to get functional networking. So now Wifi working, internet working, display working.
I starting to port all necessary items. No more 'hard' showstoppers so far.
New build (I believe it is build number 5) should be ready in an our on build server, so I could test it more fully.
UPDATE4:
Cause CyanogenMod is no more maintained - switched to it's successor Lineage OS 13.0, starting from build 8
UPDATE5:
Build number 15 has working audio + radio
UPDATE6:
Most of Bonovo changes ported, new build 20 ready.
This build contains zip file which should be flashable via twrp, but I not test it this way.
Issues remaining so far(most noticeable to me):
1. Display flickering (my suspect is to vsync/fence mechanism slightly changed in Android 6.0, need to investigate)
2. HW Volume buttons not working on device
3. No audio In
UPDATE 7:
Starting from build 23 following images available:
cm_rk3188-ota-XX.zip - update to use via TWRP
nu3001-la-cm13-XX-userdebug.tar.gz - build image for flash via command line rkflashtool under linux (full or partial flash)
rkflash_nu3001-la-cm13-XX-userdebug.zip - Full image to be flashed via PC GUI RK Batch Tool.
kernel_nu3001-la-cm13-XX-userdebug.tar.gz - just kernel with debug symbols for debugging purposes.
To just download sources:
repo init -u https://gerrit.nc.org.ua/manifest -b nu3001_cm13
If you plan to contribute - login to Gerrit with GMail, push your SSH public key, choose login name and then do:
repo init -u ssh://<user>@gerrit.nc.org.ua:29418/manifest -b nu3001_cm13
Builds will be available on Jenkins build server (login also via GMail, PM for access grant on current project stage):
https://jenkins.nc.org.ua/
1.5 GB folder on MEGA
4 files
mega.nz
Please do not spoof this thread with questions like "When?", I will try to post updates regularly in this message.
This thread created is mostly to exchange experience with this build once it is published (issues, TODOs, etc)
**Reserved **
First!
Second! Lol
I'm not a developer so unfortunately I can't contribute, but hopefully those who can will.
At the very least I can beta test when its a little more complete.
Android port system less complicated than the application Bonovo.app and MCU. Good luck and patience.
Black're a legend !!
Your project is great !!! see Android 6.0 on Carpad would be great.
Thanks for the great effort you make for all
Woooow great !!
Good luck
nice one, i hope a very important feature:
"that can be use apps, which require android +4.4.4, like lollipop"
I say that because android auto "stand alone" coming soon, so if will be possible install this app in the radio, we have android auto pure, ( not automate that is awesome but is not the same like original ), and maybe mp3 stuttering from usb can be solved in this rom.
keep up work!
Thanks for the sneak peak, looks promising. I'll gladly help sponsor a new device if you happen to brick yours. I love this headunit and how far the community has gotten in supporting it.
I want to buy NU3001 now, is there any way to get it?
vivacious said:
I want to buy NU3001 now, is there any way to get it?
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NU3001 or ROM ? if you want NU3001 - you should go to aliexpress from wiki link. If ROM - it is not ready yet. I have half-working CM13.0 - no connectivity working (wifi, bt) so it is useless for now, and Android 7.0 porting in progress.
VBlack said:
NU3001 or ROM ? if you want NU3001 - you should go to aliexpress from wiki link. If ROM - it is not ready yet. I have half-working CM13.0 - no connectivity working (wifi, bt) so it is useless for now, and Android 7.0 porting in progress.
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I want NU3001 because it has hdmi option. But check in aliexpress newsmy store said it is no production now. Is there someone have stock?
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VBlack said:
NU3001 or ROM ? if you want NU3001 - you should go to aliexpress from wiki link. If ROM - it is not ready yet. I have half-working CM13.0 - no connectivity working (wifi, bt) so it is useless for now, and Android 7.0 porting in progress.
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I want NU3001 because it has hdmi option. But check in aliexpress newsmy store said it is no production now. Is there someone have stock?
vivacious said:
I want NU3001 because it has hdmi option. But check in aliexpress newsmy store said it is no production now. Is there someone have stock?
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I just put NU3001 to aliexpress search bar and found a lot of propositions, I think there should be available one.
Hi VBlack,
it's nice to know you're making progress on the new ROM CM13. All are rooting for you !! Your work would be wonderful !!
I have only one question:
With the ROM of XDAuto I found an annoying problem that occurs when i turn off and then relight the Carpad.
When the power back very often the Carpad car remains with black screen until i touch it with my finger.
I think the problem is somehow related to the USB ports.
Even with your ROM does this happen ?? When you turn on the car, the Carpad remains ever with black screen ??
Thank you!!
VBlack said:
NU3001 or ROM ? if you want NU3001 - you should go to aliexpress from wiki link. If ROM - it is not ready yet. I have half-working CM13.0 - no connectivity working (wifi, bt) so it is useless for now, and Android 7.0 porting in progress.
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Do you have your efforts posted on github anywhere? Would you mind doing so?
There is a chance I may be working on these devices again after all, and having a working CM provides a *LOT* of possibilities. Namely the Theme engine.
If you would be willing to post your work, I'm sure there are a handful of us who could help with the port.
Thanks,
Zaphod-Beeblebrox said:
Do you have your efforts posted on github anywhere? Would you mind doing so?
There is a chance I may be working on these devices again after all, and having a working CM provides a *LOT* of possibilities. Namely the Theme engine.
If you would be willing to post your work, I'm sure there are a handful of us who could help with the port.
Thanks,
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Nice to hear from you. Sure I will share. Current situation is next:
CM13 - no wifi (looks like netfilter from userspace not match netfilter from our outdated kernel), no selinux (completely disabled), and increased system partition to be able to add opengapps, twrp - works.
AOSP 7 - it is strongly rely on selinux, so i could not just disable it, and now I'm trying to merge new selinux with our old kernel...
So, i will upload CM13 in current state, and continue on aosp 7, if i fail with aosp 7 i will back to cm13. This is current plan.
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Zaphod-Beeblebrox said:
Do you have your efforts posted on github anywhere? Would you mind doing so?
There is a chance I may be working on these devices again after all, and having a working CM provides a *LOT* of possibilities. Namely the Theme engine.
If you would be willing to post your work, I'm sure there are a handful of us who could help with the port.
Thanks,
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I update first post with sources and build information
@VBlack, you mention "our outdated kernel". Does this imply that the kernel sources aren't available? I am very interested in this project because I am looking for a head unit with fully update firmware that can be kept up to date with security patches, and some of the Android security patches include the kernel (e.g. the recent "dirty cow" vulnerability).
shatteredsilicon said:
@VBlack, you mention "our outdated kernel". Does this imply that the kernel sources aren't available? I am very interested in this project because I am looking for a head unit with fully update firmware that can be kept up to date with security patches, and some of the Android security patches include the kernel (e.g. the recent "dirty cow" vulnerability).
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No, we have kernel sources, but our kernel version 3.0.36 and looks like nobody release Android kernel 3.14 or 3.18 for rk3188. 3.14 and 3.18 mostly used in Android M and N. So combining Android M or N with such outdated kernel is not a trivial task. Because of this incompatibility we currently have all networks issue on this CM13 project.
Kernel 3.0.36 is 4.5 years old. The 3.0 branch is no longer maintained with security patches, and hasn't been maintained in over 3 years. There have been numerous security exploits in the Linux kernel since then, many of which are applicable to Android. Is it worth even persevering with this under such an extreme kernel constraint?
shatteredsilicon said:
Kernel 3.0.36 is 4.5 years old. The 3.0 branch is no longer maintained with security patches, and hasn't been maintained in over 3 years. There have been numerous security exploits in the Linux kernel since then, many of which are applicable to Android. Is it worth even persevering with this under such an extreme kernel constraint?
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You'd be surprised how many phones in the market use old kernels (3.0 is not too old for Android - it is about 2-3years off from active development).. But true is that Android kernel despite it's version less vulnerable than Desktop one, and has many fixes included (it is does not increase kernel version, like mainline kernel). Because of this it is generally hard to say which security issue will be there for sure. But on the other hand Android N and Android M has SELinux enabled, and Android N could not have it disabled. It is dramatically increase overall security of the system. But for the most of traditional Android user kernel exploits does not produce many harm - it is not a corporate server with sensitive information. And many of them used to obtain root on bootloader locked systems.
So generally for what I have in mind:
1. If succeeded just with CM13 - I have disable SELinux there - it is will be not less secure than original 4.x release - just system/google components will be upgraded, which allow us use modern UI features from Android M, and also adds more compatibility with new applications revisions.
2. If succeeded with AOSP 7.0 - SELinux will be enabled there, so we will have security addition on top of old kernel, which actually will increase security alongside allowing UI features from Android N.
So in any case it is very nice to have.

Regarding Android 10 on the HP Touchpad

Hello
For the past couple (weeks) I've been trying to compile Android 10 for tenderloin using the Android 9 sources but it's not going so well. First thing I ran into multiple sepolicy errors and I feel as if I fixed them in inappropriate ways but the errors went away. Other errors regarding camera and audio and such, that are regarding that tenderloin no longer uses the legacy audio format. Made me confused because I used the device sources form Evervolv and DIrty unicorns and if i'm correct they built it exactly the same way they uploaded it. After these errors were wrapped up, I got a error at zipping the rom that it could not zip due to failure of being able to read build.prop. This made me believe that the sources are not correctly formatted. If anyone can help me find a manifest, I can build for all you guys. Please keep tenderloin alive!
Now, I did something and I'm getting plenty of perl errors. Maybe I'm just very unlucky. I'm gonna attempt to reinstall on a fresh drive on my server.
If its anyone's concern, I was building lineage 17.1. I noticed for example, Lineage's "qcom-device" repo was shaped completely differently than Evervolvs qcom-device repo.
This led me to thought that Android 10 is going to be extremely difficult because of all the upstream dev changes that was pushed to Q. If any of you would like, I could probably push out March patches Pie rom because over there I'm mostly safe of complying with the source.
My manifest shape
DirtyUnicorn's device-tree
DirtyUnicorn's device-tree-common
DirtyUnicorn's htc-msm8960-kernel
Evervolv's vendor
And dirty unicorn's atheros wlan driver
I have been changing up the device tree so much, it almost looks ridiculous . From what I heard lots of properties on the device tree haven't been touched for years. Maybe tomorrow I can try Evervolv's Q rom. If you guys can help me build up my manifest, we can push out a fully working Q rom for tenderloin. And it would be just in time when Android 11 comes out. Thank you everyone!
I wish that I could offer any help, but I never tried to compile any Android ROM or for the HP_TP.
To my knowledge the only users that I know that could offer some insight on the process would be:
 @flintman
 @elginsk8r
Also the LuneOS project could offer some help:
https://pivotce.com/tag/luneos/
If Android Q(10) can not be ported to the HP_TP, then at least P(9) is a good ROM to keep updating that could provide many years of App support.
Theres no reason why exactly it cant,, because lots of roms I hear were built off the original TP sources (From 2011!). It was only around 2016 when guys around here had to change it up so much that they should've been so surprised that it worked. I can try and temporarily maintain P roms until the boys around here push out sources for Q!
djared704 said:
Theres no reason why exactly it cant,, because lots of roms I hear were built off the original TP sources (From 2011!). It was only around 2016 when guys around here had to change it up so much that they should've been so surprised that it worked. I can try and temporarily maintain P roms until the boys around here push out sources for Q!
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To my limited knowledge is all about Hardware -->> Drivers -->> ( Kernel ).
The reason that Bluetooth and camera does not work on newer Android version is due to the old (proprietary drivers) and the Kernel. That takes more dedication and work than the ROM. The same rules applies to the desktop, older processors does not support certain features and the Operating System will not run. It is possible to disable the features in the kernel so that it does not check the hardware and make it run, but it will be unstable.
Everything could be possible with plenty of time, knowledge and dedication.
HP_TOUCHPAD said:
To my limited knowledge is all about Hardware -->> Drivers -->> ( Kernel ).
The reason that Bluetooth and camera does not work on newer Android version is due to the old (proprietary drivers) and the Kernel. That takes more dedication and work than the ROM. The same rules applies to the desktop, older processors does not support certain features and the Operating System will not run. It is possible to disable the features in the kernel so that it does not check the hardware and make it run, but it will be unstable.
Everything could be possible with plenty of time, knowledge and dedication.
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When I look at the tenderloin source, the script to gather the camera driver is disabled. Camera isnt a huge deal though because its only 1.3 MP. However we use the MSM 8960 kernel from HTC and that is the one m7,, but the one m7 is a SD 600 device so it loses sense. I was gonna get some help with one of my kernel developer buddies to dev a kernel for android 10 for tenderloin. If you see the one m7 has Lineage 17.1 available and even though it doesnt have same chipset, if im correct both chipsets went off of the same assembly line process. Lineage 17.1 for the one m7 also packages it as a "uimage" which is what we use. I believe this was only a very small select of devices. Yeah about that ive been getting so many complaints during build about "mkimage" which should've been a prebuilt tool in the lineage source. Don't know why they removed it, or if our developers added it in by their selves, etc. Anyways I fixed that error by just "allowing" mkimage in one of the permission files in my environment. But yeah i went as far as the build packaging the ROM and it complaining it cannot read build.prop. Note the build.props are generated by the environment , not the source (even though the device data is gathered by the source, its not what im talking about). I even go to the directory it was complaining about and it was all there. One of my friends suggested a permission error. I changed permissions to 777 (rw to all users) and it would still output that error. By that point I trashed my build meaning I may of done something wrong early on. I will let someone else continue building 10 but I will continue building 9 with latest patches.
It will be extremely impressive if any kernel developer will update the HP Touchpad Kernel or tweak it for future release, well everything will stop once Android becomes 64 only.
I am sure you are very well aware, but I will suggest using this built:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/hp-touchpad/development/rom-evervolv-hp-touchpad-t3923512
I was able to do the following playing around recompiling the Kernel. I recompile almost all the ROM and incorporated the same kernel changes.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/hp-touchpad/general/hp-touchpad-optimize-android-swap-t3901773
The Ramdisk is also very easy to unpack and repack:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/hp-touchpad/general/hp-touchpad-novacom-repair-android-t3960435
There is no need to get the original Camera or Bluetooth working, only sound and WiFi.
HP_TOUCHPAD said:
It will be extremely impressive if any kernel developer will update the HP Touchpad Kernel or tweak it for future release, well everything will stop once Android becomes 64 only.
I am sure you are very well aware, but I will suggest using this built:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/hp-touchpad/development/rom-evervolv-hp-touchpad-t3923512
I was able to do the following playing around recompiling the Kernel. I recompile almost all the ROM and incorporated the same kernel changes.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/hp-touchpad/general/hp-touchpad-optimize-android-swap-t3901773
The Ramdisk is also very easy to unpack and repack:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/hp-touchpad/general/hp-touchpad-novacom-repair-android-t3960435
There is no need to get the original Camera or Bluetooth working, only sound and WiFi.
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I think I probably stated somewhere, but Evervolvs "device" tree would just spit out hundreds of errors, and I fixed this by switching to Dirty Unicorns device tree. I also tried flintman's device tree and it didn't spit out many errors. Thanks for this though.
djared704 said:
I think I probably stated somewhere, but Evervolvs "device" tree would just spit out hundreds of errors, and I fixed this by switching to Dirty Unicorns device tree. I also tried flintman's device tree and it didn't spit out many errors. Thanks for this though.
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I have only recompile the Kernel and all of them work, but the correct branch must be use. I can not say about building a ROM, never done it.
But Evervovs Pie by elginsk8r works very well and stable as it uses the same kernel, but the framework is different. I guess elginsk8r will be the only that can guide you on the right direction or flintman.
Have fun learning, it takes a lot of TIME!

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