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[TOOL/KITCHEN] - Android Builder v.5 (Dead)

This project is no longer being updated. Feel free to use the code.
Android Builder (AB v.5)
kiel123 has joined the AB team!
Thanks to dsixda, Armin Coralic, and cteneyck. I do have permission to reuse their code.
Requirements:
Ubuntu Linux or variant
dsixda's HTC Android Basic Kitchen - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=633246
In my crazy quest to learn more about Android, I decided to create a companion to dsixda's kitchen that will take some of the drudgery out of downloading and compiling AOSP and the HTC kernel.
Here's what the current menus looks like:
Code:
Select the device that you would like to build for.
1) HTC Droid Eris
a) About Builder
0. Exit
Please enter option number:
and then
Code:
1. Sync AOSP - Cupcake (1.5) repo
2. Sync AOSP - Donut (1.6) repo
3. Sync AOSP - Eclair (2.1) repo
4. Sync AOSP - Froyo (2.2) repo
0. Exit
Please enter option number:
You can follow these two steps, and you will get a freshly compiled, but unsigned ROM in the original_update folder. After running it through the kitchen, it boots up just fine. Of course, most of the hardware doesn't work. That's the part that I am working on now (seriously, I am). I've been working on this for a while, because as I said - this is really about me learning. If I can make a tool that someone finds useful, then great!
Install instructions:
1) download and unzip dsixda's kitchen to whatever directory you want
2) download Android Builder into kitchen's scripts/plugins folder and unzip
3) back out and start the kitchen
4) select 'Run plugin scripts' from Advanced menu and select 'Android Builder'
5) you're there!
NOTE: This will try to install/update all of the packages that it needs, including Java5. Please look at the code so that you know what it's doing. That's just a good general practice with any code that you can actually look at and that you have to run as root...
Future plans:
1) add more kernels (devices)
2) add more vendor trees (goes along with devices)
3) add more repos (CM5, CM6, AOSP Master)
I hope someone finds this useful, and feel free to post useful suggestions/bug reports.
DOWNLOAD - (https://github.com/gnarlyc/android_builder)
CHANGELOG -
v5. - kiel123 re-wrote v.4 as a plugin to dsixda's kitchen with me testing afterward, minor fixes, removed Java6 as no longer needed by kitchen
v.4 - re-wrote to add structure to support more devices in the future
added option for Cupcake, Donut, and Froyo
added .config files that enable touchscreen in kernel by default
v.3 - unreleased build
v.2 - corrected misspellings in code and dialogs
added sudo to launch setup script (Still need to sudo bash first. Sorry.)
v.1 - initial release

Very nice. I have been doing the same. I have used darchstar's post here as the basis of my work. But, I am always glad to look how others are doing things. Thanks for the post.

arockj said:
Very nice. I have been doing the same. I have used darchstar's post here as the basis of my work. But, I am always glad to look how others are doing things. Thanks for the post.
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Thanks for the thanks! I don't quite get the vendor tree thing, but I just need to look at it again a few times. And, that's where I'm at. It would be really neat to be able create a working AOSP ROM from scratch with minimal manual intervention. It might not be possible, but I haven't found that out yet. (But wait! If you can do it manually, it can be scripted. Right?)

there's typo in your install script
look for line: android_builder*
should be android-builder*
and your install script should use mv command instead of cp to avoid files duplication
EDIT: also you should use sudo command along with ./ab_setup script or include within script as well.
When i ran ./abmenu and i get this message
Code:
Please copy 'menu-kd' to the root of your kitchen folder with 'menu'
menu-kd?.... don't you mean abmenu? turned out it was looking for menu file which i had it renamed to kitchen_menu but I fixed that on my part and all is working well.
Dont let any of my criticism scare you away, I can see there's a lot of potential use for this scripts, great start by the way.

firestrife23 said:
there's typo in your install script
look for line: android_builder*
should be android-builder*
and your install script should use mv command instead of cp to avoid files duplication
EDIT: also you should use sudo command along with ./ab_setup script or include within script as well.
When i ran ./abmenu and i get this message
Code:
Please copy 'menu-kd' to the root of your kitchen folder with 'menu'
menu-kd?.... don't you mean abmenu? turned out it was looking for menu file which i had it renamed to kitchen_menu but I fixed that on my part and all is working well.
Dont let any of my criticism scare you away, I can see there's a lot of potential use for this scripts, great start by the way.
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I renamed all of the scripts at the last minute and thought that I had them fixed. I'll make the corrections and repost. The goal is to get this thing working well. Your criticism is just more motivation. Thanks!

I'm new to all this but I would love this to work with Froyo source.

Geo411m said:
I'm new to all this but I would love this to work with Froyo source.
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The current 'internal' build works with Cupcake (1.5), Eclair (2.1), and Froyo (2.2). It's not ready to release though. Give me another week or two. I'm working on proprietary bits now, so that you get a more usable ROM from the start.
Although from your sig, it appears that you don't have an Eris, so you probably don't care much about it's proprietary bits. If you want it to get Froyo instead of Eclair, you can just change 'eclair' to 'froyo' in the script that creates the repo.
I'm with you on Froyo. I have a feeling in a month or two very few people will want to run a pre-Froyo ROM. It's really nice.

rm error on install
i keep getting "rm: cannot remove './bkup': No such file or directory"
the file is there untill i run the ./install script then it disappears and shoots me an error any help would be appriciated

Sjflowerhorn said:
i keep getting "rm: cannot remove './bkup': No such file or directory"
the file is there untill i run the ./install script then it disappears and shoots me an error any help would be appriciated
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That files was used by me while developing the code. It's not needed. I'll fix the install script for v.5, but if you really want to fix the script now... Just remove the line -
'rm ./bkup'
from the 'install' script
You should still be able to start Android Builder by typing './abmenu', as long as it's in the same folder with the kitchen's menu. The error shouldn't matter.

gnarlyc said:
That files was used by me while developing the code. It's not needed. I'll fix the install script for v.5, but if you really want to fix the script now... Just remove the line -
'rm ./bkup'
from the 'install' script
You should still be able to start Android Builder by typing './abmenu', as long as it's in the same folder with the kitchen's menu. The error shouldn't matter.
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k thanks i think it worked the same even with the error but got it =)

Sjflowerhorn said:
k thanks i think it worked the same even with the error but got it =)
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Good deal. Let me know how it goes.

gnarlyc --
Have you thought of making this into a .plugin file that can be placed in the scripts/plugins folder of the HTC Android Kitchen? Then that way you won't need to update your scripts each time I update my kitchen
In my thread I could provide a link to your tool, so that people can add that plugin if they want.

dsixda said:
gnarlyc --
Have you thought of making this into a .plugin file that can be placed in the scripts/plugins folder of the HTC Android Kitchen? Then that way you won't need to update your scripts each time I update my kitchen
In my thread I could provide a link to your tool, so that people can add that plugin if they want.
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The thought has occurred to me.
Give me a bit. A link in your thread would be great. It might even motivate me to add more devices. Getting stuck on adding Eris proprietary bits has lead me down the road of making a ROM (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=725447) and documenting the process. I'll get back to Android Builder soon though.
Ok, so...
TO-DO
-------
1) rewrite AB as a plugin to dsixda's HTC Android Kitchen
2) add proprietary bits for Eris
3) add more devices
4) add CM repos
5) add Gingerbread repo
6) add compatibility with more distros

i am getting line 28: update-java-alernatives: command not found?

lord194409 said:
i am getting line 28: update-java-alernatives: command not found?
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Interesting... I've tested from a freshly installed Ubuntu installation several times. It should install everything you need.
You could try 'update-alternatives --config java' and let me know what it says. You could also look for a file called 'setup_ran' in the root of the Kitchen, and delete it. Start './abmenu' after that and try again.

thanks for answering. Could the problem be that i installed it on cygwin.

lord194409 said:
thanks for answering. Could the problem be that i installed it on cygwin.
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Yes. Android Builder will not work under cygwin. I don't know that it ever will. That's on the TO-DO list, but it's so far down that it's not on the posted TO-DO list.
I've only tested under Xubuntu 10.04 and minimal Ubuntu 10.04.
If you happen to work it out on cygwin, let me know! I'm sure others would be happy to have the option. Heck, I might even be. I'm mainly using Ubuntu because of AB anyway. (Although, it is kind of growing on me.)

thanks i will look in to it.
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just wanted to let you know that it didn't work for me. It runs, gives some errors and outputs a update.zip called AOSPbase but the file is only 1.1kb in size.

Geo411m said:
just wanted to let you know that it didn't work for me. It runs, gives some errors and outputs a update.zip called AOSPbase but the file is only 1.1kb in size.
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make sure you have java5 and java6 jre/jdk installed. it should work then. i had a similar issue the first time through... took it literally 10hours plus, then output was the 1.1k AOSPBase.zip file.
manually installed all java components, and everything worked perfectly then (and took half the time)

Nano for Android

Here's the NANO text editor for the Android. This is not completely my work, I just compiled the threads I found on the net and made the flashable zip only.
I tested a little bit with Terminal Emulator and seems like it's working fine.
Enjoy.
Installation: Just flash with recovery. Requires aprrox. 1.5mb space in System partition.

Hi
Thanks, i didn't try it ('cause I already have nano) but i think this flashable solution is the easier for installing nano! :good:

Great!!
Thanks

What is that
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SeeZaar said:
What is that
Sent from my HTC Desire using xda app-developers app
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An editor like vi/vim for *nix based machines. I would say more friendlier than vi/vim.

And what is vi/vim? XD
Sent from my HTC Desire using xda app-developers app

Moving to Desire Themes and Apps as this shouldn't have been in dev to begin with.

theGanymedes said:
Here's the NANO text editor for the Android. This is not completely my work, I just compiled the threads I found on the net and made the flashable zip only.
I tested a little bit with Terminal Emulator and seems like it's working fine.
Enjoy.
Installation: Just flash with recovery. Requires aprrox. 1.5mb space in System partition.
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Thank you but I can't save file after editing, because I can't press "^" and "0" at a time ......
Any workaround ?
Thanks again in advance for salutation

monitorstudioworker said:
Thank you but I can't save file after editing, because I can't press "^" and "0" at a time ......
Any workaround ?
Thanks again in advance for salutation
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Maybe you can look at the "settings" section of your terminal emulator. Some emulators make Volume Up key as Control character etc.

theGanymedes said:
Maybe you can look at the "settings" section of your terminal emulator. Some emulators make Volume Up key as Control character etc.
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Thanks for replying, but I mostly used it in recovery via aroma file manager, and there's no setting so far ...
I want to edit updater-script without rebooting and computer I have zip and unzip binary yet, but no text editor (echo "" >> is not a good way to do my work)

Much thanks, it works!

[ROM][KANG] CherryKANG 0.9.4 1512max 384min [CM9] synced [11/04] Now supports goo.im!

Hi guys..
I just want to say thanks to the cm team for bringing ics to our touchpads. None of the work in this rom is my own.. I have just used the great tutorials and stuff I've picked up before to compile this. All credit to everyone who put work into this!
This rom includes cherry-picks from http://review.cyanogenmod.com such as the fixes below
A wifi fix -- review.cyanogenmod.com (Although some people are reporting wifi issues still. I recommend a full wipe)
I have also compiled my own kernel into this.. which I set the default CPU speed to 1.5ghz and the default governor to ondemand. I also added HAVS support. Although I don't know if we really need it on a tab. Maybe it will help slightly with battery life?
These are settings that I like and normally run. So don't flame me!
I am looking for pointers too.. for what to do next. I would like to add the webOS style recent apps mod next. Also ROMControl would be nice from here .. some pointers on how to include would be helpful. Any help greatly appreciated
So.. please remember.. I made this for myself... to teach me something.. someone just said I should post it!All credit goes to the people that contribute to cyanogenmod.
Cheers and enjoy
Buy me a beer if your a fan! Hit donate!
IN THIS BUILD
0.9.4 --- UPLOADING AS WE SPEAK!! Check back in an hour
Hopefully now has Goo.im app support for ease of updates
Not much else (synced 11/04)
managed to put this quick one together in the midst of everything.. so not had much chance to test. let me know how it is.
DOWNLOADS
http://goo-inside.me/devs/philicibine/ Thanks for hosting! Loving the download numbers here guys .. thanks for the support
http://www.cherrykang.mythreed.com/CherryKANG/ Big thanks to @Jedipottsy for this one.
Thanks for all the support from everyone!
Gapps are not included
My antutu benchmarks have been over 6000 btw
Hit the thanks button!
Previous Builds
0.9.3
Now with 4.0.4 inside!!
New Cyanogenmod boot animation!! I left this in coz it looks cooool
Min CPU clock is 384 (No more SoD's!)
Synced 31/03
Lots of new commits so YOU MUST FLASH GAPPS AGAIN!
0.9.2
Min CPU clock is 245 now.
Synced 10/03
Lots of new commits so YOU MUST FLASH GAPPS AGAIN!
0.9.1
Synced 08/03
Netflix and YouTube HD FIXED -- Thanks to wtogami for his cherry-pick script.
0.9
Synced 07/03
Now has stylus input merged
unsure if netflix works yet (please test) and.. nope! It doesn't :'-(
CherryKANG-Bricked
AS REQUESTED -- No changes.. just a bricked kernel thanks to show-p1984
0.8.9
At last it works! Lol
Synced 28/02 should have Netflix - edit - doesn't
Wifi fix
120 dpi - see post 2 for market fix
CherryKANG wallpaper - awesome!
0.4.8a
Kernel rebaked into it. should be lots smoother now
0.4.4a
kernel and wifi fixed
nothing else changed just wanted to get back to a working state
0.4.1a
re-done kernel as last build compiled with standard cm kernel
0.4a
Removed 270 degree rotation coz it derped the bootup :-/
Recompiled the kernel and increased min cpu to 245 (sleep issues)
0.3a First CherryKANG named build! lol =D
270 degree rotation
dpi set to 132 (Requires fixed market apk)
wifi scan interval increased
0.2a
Novalauncher - hope its OK?!
Scrolling cache fix - for smoother scrolling in the browser and other apps. (Kanged from aokp github) credits to them
And a pretty tasty boot animation! From MindSplit - thanks!
Hope you likey

REMEMBER ... This is now 120 dpi. You will either need to download LCD Density Pro from the market, or see below for a free alternative!
Posted by Hockey4life0099 thanks!
or you can use the free version (or dpi changer) to modify the dpi back to 160
---------- Post added at 02:15 AM ---------- Previous post was at 02:03 AM ----------
I wrote this. It looks more complicated than it is cause i broke it down step by step. Ignore my cracked out numbering scheme, i didnt feel like shifting all the numbers down when i added more info.
1. If you dont already have it, download es file explorer
1b. go to the application settings and clear the data for the market
1c. download dpi changer and change dpi to 135(dont reboot yet)
2. go into the options on there and check the root explorer option and the mount option
3. download to TP
http://www.sundergaming.com/downloads/tabletmarketdpiunlocked.apk
4. rename the file Vending.apk
5. long press to copy the file (in ES file explorer)
6. click the star in top right corner (favorites)
7. Choose the phone (/)
8. navigate to system/app
9. paste the app
10. find the app in there called marketupdater.apk or something similar and rename it marketupdater.apk.bak
11. reboot
12. see if you can download an app like flash player. If you cant go to next step
12b. get back to system/app and click the Vending.apk and let it install.
You can mess around with the dpi if you want, but also remember that if the text is small, you can change the default text size in the settings.
The issue i encountered with this method is sometimes the fix stops working, but all you need to do to get the apps to download once again is clear your market data in the application settings. It is obviously much easier to download the app mentioned in the op, but this is for the cheapskates. your only other option is download dpi changer and just switch the dpi back to 160. That is painless but you loose out on some app compatibility and some screen real estate. I myself change the dpi to 138 and change the font size to large. Everything seems to be perfect. Best balance out there IMO.
nevertells2 said:
Do not install CM9 over CM7. Some have gotten away with it and others like yourself run into trouble. Do a clean install, that means running ACMEUninstaller. Here are some instructions I created just for an occasion such as this:
Since the release of CM9, it has become abundantly clear to me that one
needs to do a clean install of the rom to avoid all the little
nagging issues that so many folks are reporting. Whether you are
installing for the first time, upgrading from CM7 or installing
an update of CM9, one really needs to do a clean install.
Since the advent of the official CM9 nightlies, installing
the rom and the Gapps files via CWM seems to be much more
reliable. You still need to wipe the cache and Dalvik cache
before you reboot after installing any rom. If you run into
trouble after an install via CWM, then read on.
Those who know how to do it otherwise and are comfortable with that
feel free to deviate from this document.
For first time installers, you can skip this part. First thing
you need to do is a nandroid backup of your current install and
copy it over to your PC for safe keeping. Next you should backup
your apps using either Titanium Backup or My Backup Root. This will
allow you to restore all your apps after you are done with this
update. If the install goes South, you can always restore your
nandroid backup.
For the first time installers, if you have not already prepared
your PC for this project, you need to download the following:
1. ACMEInstaller2
2. ACMEUninstaller
3. Moboot 0.3.5.zip
4. ClockworkMod.zip(CWM)
5. update-cm-9.0.0-RC0-Touchpad-alpha2-fullofbugs.zip
6. UniversalNovacomInstaller.jar
7. The latest Gapps.zip
The ACME files, Moboot, CWM and the Alpha2.zip can all be found
on the OP for Alpha2 at:
http://rootzwiki.com/topic/18843-releasealpha2-cyanogenmod-9-touchpad/
The universal novacom installer and Gapps files can be found by doing a Google
search on the names above and you will find the download page. I found
the novacom installer here:
http://universal-novacom-installer.googlecode.com/files/UniversalNovacomInstaller.jar
You should download the latest Gapps.zip which
the last time I checked at the link below was 20120317:
http://wiki.rootzwiki.com/Google_Apps
First thing, open the run box on your PC and browse to the novacomInstaller
file. This is a Java executable, so treat it just like any .exe file.
However, since it does not end in .exe, when you browse to find it,
you will have to tell the browser to show "All Files." Once it is in
the run box, click on OK and the Novacomd drivers will be installed,
the Palm,inc folder will be created and the novacom.exe will be placed
in that folder. Next if the ACME files you downloaded are zips, unzip
them both into the Palm, Inc folder which you will find in the Program
files folder. If not zipped, copy both into the Palm, Inc folder. Now
your PC is prepared for installing CM9, so everything applies to first
installers and upgraders from this point forward.
First timers boot into WebOS, upgraders can do the same or boot into
your current install of Android. Connect your TouchPad to your PC
with the usb cable and open Windows Explorer on your PC. You should
see either the TouchPad as a drive, or cm_tenderloin if you are already
running a version of CM9. If you have not already created a cminstall
folder on your TouchPad do so now. Also create a folder named ICS
Install.
Next you need to copy Moboot 0.3.5 and ClockworkMod(CWM) into the
cminstall folder on your TouchPad. Now copy the rom.zip and the
Gapps.zip file into the folder you created named ICS Install. It's up
to you which rom and Gapps file you use if you are installing something
different from what is listed above. If you are copying files to the
Touchpad drive, you now need to right click the drive letter and eject
the drive when you are done. If you are copying files to cm_tenderloin,
you can just close Windows Explorer and both of you disconnect the usb cable.
Upgraders, now you need to run ACMEUninstaller and when it is done, your
TouchPad will reboot back into WebOS. Now both of you need to reboot while
holding down up volume to put the TouchPad into WebOS recovery or bootie
mode. You will know you succeeded if you see a large white usb symbol.
Now plug the usb cable back in and you should hear the PC beep indicating
the TouchPad is connected. You will not be able to see the TouchPad in
Windows Explorer, so don't try. On your PC click "RUN" and type in CMD.
This opens the command window. First timers type in the following in the
command window:
cd/ and press enter. You will see C:\
Now type cd program files and press enter. You will see C:\program files
Now type cd Palm, Inc and press enter. You will see C:\ program files\Palm, Inc
Upgraders, your novacom.exe may be in a different folder, so go browse to that folder.
Both of you enter novacom boot mem:// < ACMEInstaller2 in the command window and
hit enter. After a few seconds, you should see what is fondly called the "Double Penguin" on
the Touchpad. When the install is done, the TouchPad will boot to Moboot. Tap
the volume on the TouchPad to stop the 5 second countdown if you see one. Now
select CWM using the Home button, then Install zip file from SD card and use the
volume rocker to move down to the ICS Install folder. Select that and move to the
Alpha2.zip and select that. Start the install. When it is done, use the go back
selection to go back to the main CWM screen and select reboot.
Once Android is booted up(be patient, it takes a couple of minutes the first time),
play around with the browser, set up wifi, just to make sure your install was
successful. Now reboot back to CWM and do the same procedure to install the Gapps.zip
you copied to the ICS Install folder earlier. You're done with a clean install.
Upgraders, you know what to do, first timers, I hope you have friend around to show
you the ropes or you own an Android phone and already know the ropes. Good Luck!
P.S. I strongly suggest you make a nandroid backup of your new installation right now.
First timers, one makes a nandroid backup using CWM. Boot to CWM, select "Backup and
Restore" and select "Backup".
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what's the wifi fix ?

This one http://review.cyanogenmod.com/12342
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Does this have Gapps cooked into it?

No sorry... I'm using v11 though
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Ok thanks...

If we have CM7 installed do we do a factory reset/wipe of the caches and then install the zip directly?

dtwconsulting said:
If we have CM7 installed do we do a factory reset/wipe of the caches and then install the zip directly?
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Yep.. I think so. I think you can also flash without a wipe.. but wouldn't recommend.. and if you do.. flash the latest gapps
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Cheers mate

hi, whats the webOS style recent apps mod you mention in the OP?

Drop Box link already dead
Any one have a mirror?
Thanks!

MatthewYiu said:
Any one have a mirror?
Thanks!
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Still working for me as of 10:40am. But.... here's a mirror just in case.
http://www.mediafire.com/?q60g82098q1vh16
Gapps v11:
http://goo.gl/u9s8g
For additional related files and mods, see sprice's thread here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1452324

f_padia said:
hi, whats the webOS style recent apps mod you mention in the OP?
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When u hold home.. the apps come across the screen horizontally. Looks like the card feature of webOS.
Its in AOKP so I might have a look at their github later.
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tapout27 said:
Does this have Gapps cooked into it?
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Read much?

how about hw acceleration?

mercado79 said:
Still working for me as of 10:40am. But.... here's a mirror just in case.
http://www.mediafire.com/?q60g82098q1vh16
Gapps v11:
http://goo.gl/u9s8g
For additional related files and mods, see sprice's thread here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1452324
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flashing now! =)

Hello,
is the wifi fix included in the kernel? if so, is it possible to make a only a kernel-package to flash with CWM over the standard CM9-0.6?
Thanks

Not quite sure how to do that just yet. Will look at some other kernels tomorrow
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coolineho said:
how about hw acceleration?
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This is just a kang. I lack the knowledge to even attempt looking into that!
Its working the same as cm
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[TUT] [SABERMOD] How to Compile Your Own AOSP/CM Custom Kernel

Since this is in the Moto G (Falcon) forum, these steps are for the Falcon. This does not mean that it isn't the same for other phones! Even if you don't own a Falcon device, feel free to ask for help here!
Prerequisites:
- You must have a Linux firmware running on your computer (I suggest Builduntu because you can skip the next one [build environment setup])
- Build environment setup (Put the this in terminal and follow instructions)
- Patience and a heart willing to learn
- You need to know the languages C, C++, Java, Ruby, Python... NOT! You don't need to know ANY coding languages.
[MOTIVATIONAL SPEECH]
Truth be told, when I first started out developing, I knew NO coding languages except for HTML and a little bit of Java. Both have nothing to do with kernels! I actually learned how to do this when I suffered from a concussion. So if you really want to learn how to kernel dev and you give up halfway, just know that a 14 year old kid with a concussion beat you .
[/MOTIVATIONAL SPEECH]
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WARNING: I am not responsible for any damages to your phone or computer or pet unicorn. When you modify the wrong partitions, set too many jobs for your compiler etc., that is not anyone's fault but yours.
Your Personal Handbook to the Following:
- Anything inside "CODE" boxes, type it into your terminal. If you can't find terminal, then press CTRL, ALT, t.
- If I were you, I would write these by hand instead of copying and pasting it because after a certain amount of times, you will remember the linux commands and it will be easier for you to compile more kernels for different devices
- Use this thread as a "Help Me" button. Ask for help!
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A New Beginning:
Let's start out with something simple, getting the actual code:
Code:
git clone https://github.com/cyanogenmod/android_kernel_motorola_msm8226
This could range from 3 minutes to 2 hours! Read a book, count your fingers, watch ****, and wait patiently.
Once that's done, open up your file manager and rename the folder (should be android_kernel_motorola_msm8226) to whatever you want. I will refer it as "mykernel".
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Pokemon!
For this tutorial, we will be using a Sabermod 4.7 toolchain to compile. I WOULD teach you how to compile with 4.8+, but it creates errors that will take even longer for me to write about sooooooooo :fingers-crossed:. Now to get the toolchain:
Code:
git clone https://github.com/SaberMod/android_prebuilts_gcc_linux-x86_arm_sabermod-arm-eabi-4.7
Rename this to whatever you like, but I will be referring this as "toolchain"
Now go into you folder where the kernel source is stored...
Code:
cd mykernel
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Almost done :
Time to set-up the compiler!
Code:
export CROSS_COMPILE=/home/*your linux name*/toolchain/bin/arm-eabi-
This tells the toolchain that "OK, we want to make ALL this code here into a kernel".
This next line tells it that your defconfig (the toolchain's manual for compiling the kernel) that it's in the arch/arm/configs folder.
Code:
export ARCH=arm
Now to tell the it what the defconfig is!
Code:
make falcon_defconfig
Hehe, now to the hardest part of all...
MuHAHHAHAHa
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THE HARD PART
You ready for this? HERE IT IS! TIME TO BUILD THE KERNEL!
Code:
make -j4
Now sit back, relax, and watch the code! Or you could read a book, watch ****, count your fingers, play with your toes...
If you have an error during the waterfall of code, find the part where it actually says *error* (you'll probably have to scroll upwards) and search it on Google or post it here.
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THE EASY PART
If you manage to get something that says "the kernel zImage is ready" or something like that, that means you've made it!
You have officially compiled your own kernel from source! Now you need to put it in a flashable zip.
Download this file and open it up, but DON'T EXTRACT IT.
Now go to your kernel source then "CTRL + F" and search for "zimage-dtb".
Find it and put it in the "kernel" folder of "FalconKernel - Signed.zip". Then "CTRL + F" and search ".ko".
Copy radio-iris-transport.ko and put it in the system/lib/modules (not pronto) of the zip.
Then find wlan.ko and rename it to pronto_wlan.ko. Copy and paste it in system/lib/modules/pronto of the zip.
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Now you can put it on your phone and flash it! ​

Reserved
Here I will walk you through on how to add the intelliplug feature made by @faux123
First, fetch my Green Machine kernel source (go into your kernel folder in terminal):
Code:
git fetch https://github.com/YoshiShaPow/green_machine_falcon
Then you could cherry-pick (basically copy) all my cherry picks for intelliplug from my source.
If you do check my source out, you can see there's a little link to a history of commits near the middle of the screen, right above the files/folders. You can see at this page of my features history, you'll see a bunch of commits for intelliplug. I will use those commits and copy it to your own kernel.
This copies the initial coding/first commit of intelliplug!
Code:
git cherry-pick 01a850f
This cherry-picks the remaining commits so that your newly added intelliplug is updated.
Code:
git cherry-pick 6623f2f^..4e1ece7
One more thing though, you need to add the line to compile intelliplug!
Almost all things compiled along with the zImage are in a file called defconfig. What a defconfig does, is tell your machine to build certain modules, kernel objects, drivers, governors, etc.etc.etc.. Now, all of them are found in the folder
arch/arm/configs
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As stated in the OP, you have to modify the defconfig you use. (CM11 Kernel is falcon_defconfig, Gummy Kernel is msm8226_mmi_defconfig). Open up the corresponding defconfig and add this to ANY line anywhere.
Code:
CONFIG_INTELLI_PLUG=m
Now, for those who are familiar with "y=yes/n=no/m=maybe", you'll see that I specifically told you to put the "m=maybe" one. That's because when you compile the kernel again, right after you're about to start your build. Since you put that "m", the terminal will prompt you with a "y=yes/n=no" question on whether or not you would like to add the following feature. Since you would like to add the feature, put in "y". Later on when you feel more comfortable with adding features to your kernel, you can go back into the defconfig and put it as
Code:
CONFIG_INTELLI_PLUG=y
So that it will compile it without asking, since you have given it an answer.
Now you have officially compiled a "Custom Kernel" and with the knowledge you know, you could create a feature packed one by just kanging (copying one's work/features).
Always remember to
Code:
make clean && make mrproper
after every build to prevent errors and such!
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One more

Nice guide!
I think it lacks one thing- how to modify the kernel.
The guide only mentions how to compile a preconfigured kernel, just the way it is. Modding kernels and adding new features (like OC, schedulers, s2w etc.) is the cool part about making a kernel yourself IMO.
Just a suggestion.
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KDB223 said:
Nice guide!
I think it lacks one thing- how to modify the kernel.
The guide only mentions how to compile a preconfigured kernel, just the way it is. Modding kernels and adding new features (like OC, schedulers, s2w etc.) is the cool part about making a kernel yourself IMO.
Just a suggestion.
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Well, I will be putting the reserve posts to good use later

What would be the best way to test a kernel w/o bricking the phone?

adizz4 said:
What would be the best way to test a kernel w/o bricking the phone?
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You can't brick a phone with an unmodified kernel!

Oops double post

adizz4 said:
What would be the best way to test a kernel w/o bricking the phone?
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Does "fastboot boot kernel.img" work from bootloader mode?

Also why wouldn't the any kernel zip work if I decompressed and compressed it again. I did that before this thread and it didn't work.
P.Kosunen said:
Does "fastboot boot kernel.img" work from bootloader mode?
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I've been using that to test. Its a really good way but you'll have to build a boot.img

adizz4 said:
Also why wouldn't the any kernel zip work if I decompressed and compressed it again. I did that before this thread and it didn't work.
I've been using that to test. Its a really good way but you'll have to build a boot.img
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I specifically said in the tutorial nor to unzip it... The zip is already signed (a prerequisite for flashing) and unzipping will break it.

Did we need sudo before make -j4 command?
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Siekil said:
Did we need sudo before make -j4 command?
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Not necessary

I'll be writing more posts on how to add features to your kernel and basic cherry-picking features

I syncd gummy kernel sources and tried to build using linaro and sm but I keep getting this error.
sound/soc/msm/msm8226.c:30:40: fatal error: qdsp6v2/msm-pcm-routing-v2.h: No such file or directory
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Any inputs on that?

adizz4 said:
I syncd gummy kernel sources and tried to build using linaro and sm but I keep getting this error.
Any inputs on that?
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Probably a gcc error... I'd try compiling with a 4.7 toolchain. And also, make sure you're using the msm8226_mmi_defconfig since gummy's different

@YoshiShaPow thanks for the guide. I'm using it to begin fooling around with some building.
May I be a pain in the *** and ask you for a lil help? If using the file you provided to insert the build, I get trouble with wifi (in latest Aospa). I don't expect you to solve that, but I was wondering how to make out of the zimage a boot.img file, but I've read around the ramdisk needs to be merged into that, and honestly I'm not so sure how to do that. I found some guides, but none of them is specific for falcon, so I might be goofing around if I follow them?
Also checked the flashing script in the file you provided and noticed that it makes a boot.img on the go, but couldn't figure out how to reproduce that either.
If what I'm asking is too hard or long to be answered , I understand :good:
Edit: now I tried building with Linaro and after sorting out a couple of errors, voilá, I got a build. But again, my wifi gets smashed. Everything else seems to work fine, but when I try to turn wifi on, it's dead, nothing happens. My ideas: could it be something about the way the kernel's flashed skipping a boot.img (ramdisk?)? Is it something about AOSPA (think it shouldn't since it uses CM kernel)? Or should I be looking into my build, making a logcat about the issue and working it back?

fermasia said:
@YoshiShaPow thanks for the guide. I'm using it to begin fooling around with some building.
May I be a pain in the *** and ask you for a lil help? If using the file you provided to insert the build, I get trouble with wifi (in latest Aospa). I don't expect you to solve that, but I was wondering how to make out of the zimage a boot.img file, but I've read around the ramdisk needs to be merged into that, and honestly I'm not so sure how to do that. I found some guides, but none of them is specific for falcon, so I might be goofing around if I follow them?
Also checked the flashing script in the file you provided and noticed that it makes a boot.img on the go, but couldn't figure out how to reproduce that either.
If what I'm asking is too hard or long to be answered , I understand :good:
Edit: now I tried building with Linaro and after sorting out a couple of errors, voilá, I got a build. But again, my wifi gets smashed. Everything else seems to work fine, but when I try to turn wifi on, it's dead, nothing happens. My ideas: could it be something about the way the kernel's flashed skipping a boot.img (ramdisk?)? Is it something about AOSPA (think it shouldn't since it uses CM kernel)? Or should I be looking into my build, making a logcat about the issue and working it back?
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Sorry, I wanted to wait till I could use a computer to respond.
You must be missing the *.ko files:
You have officially compiled your own kernel from source! Now you need to put it in a flashable zip.
Download this file and open it up, but DON'T EXTRACT IT.
Now go to your kernel source then "CTRL + F" and search for "zimage-dtb".
Find it and put it in the "kernel" folder of "FalconKernel - Signed.zip". Then "CTRL + F" and search ".ko".
Copy radio-iris-transport.ko and put it in the system/lib/modules (not pronto) of the zip.
Then find wlan.ko and rename it to pronto_wlan.ko. Copy and paste it in system/lib/modules/pronto of the zip.
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kernel for x86 device [Asus zenfone5] can be made using this method?

YoshiShaPow said:
Sorry, I wanted to wait till I could use a computer to respond.
You must be missing the *.ko files:
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Uhm, no, I followed that part step by step. I did it once more to double check, and I'm still in the same place. Actually, I suspected something and tried your kernel (TGM) and had the same problem (WTF?). I need to try wiping everything and reinstalling aospa to make sure there isn't some other thing going on down there.
But it's ok, I'll figure it out somehow. What I'd really need if you can point me in the right direction, si how to step further into building a boot.img
Or for that I MUST follow the official CM method, meaning syncing the full repo and building just the kernel?
Thanks for your help!
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sanjib734 said:
kernel for x86 device [Asus zenfone5] can be made using this method?
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I'd guess it's not about the method. I think there's no CM official support for this device. Do you have any unofficial source to build from (Github)? If so, I guess you could try.
Edit: should check if Sabermod is compatible with the device's arch too.

How to fix Cyanogenmod 13 AOSP gesture typing! [Works on all devices running Cm 13]

So, after some research, I found out to fix the AOSP gesture typing on Cm 13. This simple fix works on all devices (So far) running Cyanogenmod 13. So, without further ado, lets get into this.
So depending on what Gapps package you flashed to your device, you may need to download the "Google Keyboard" (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.inputmethod.latin&hl=en) and if your device already has it, then right on!
So, using a file exploring app, (I had some slight trouble with the CM File Explorer) go to Root>Data>App>com.google.android.inputmethod.latin-1>lib>arm and stop.
Once you are there, you should see a file named "libjni_unbundled_latinmegoogle.so" this is the file you need to get the gesture typing working.
So, what you want to do is copy that file to System>Lib. After you've done that, rename the file to "libjni_latinemegoogle.so"
And congratulations! You did it! Now, a quick reboot and your gesture typing should be working, if not, post in the comments and I'll try and fix it for you.
P.S. I know there is a way to do this using a terminal app like "Terminal Emulator" but I had issues doing so. If anyone out there knows how to do this, please share how in the comments!

The specified ARM folder is empthy.
Edit: Don't use CM File Manager as it won't find the file. Also keep in mind that some languages don't support swype functionality.

Excuse the lazy copy-and-paste job from the CyanogenMod Forums, but I have got this to say:
aha360 (CyanogenMod Forums) said:
Thank you very much for helping me out with fixing the AOSP Keyboard Swype gesture fix @MrPockets and @TacoTank
Here's a flashable ZIP with the addon.d BASH survival script so that if you want to install nightly updates and do anything relating to this, you can just flash this ZIP package without the fear of losing this feature.
This has also been tested on CM14 (Android Nougat) and I can confirm that this works without any issue whatsoever.
Enjoy.
https://1drv.ms/u/s!Agj5mSliZ57Fhkekg-w8mQap1umU
Source: https://forum.cyanogenmod.org/topic...ure-typing-fix/?do=findComment&comment=610733
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aha360 said:
Excuse the lazy copy-and-paste job from the CyanogenMod Forums, but I have got this to say:
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Hi, I tried to install your zip from recovery, but in my AOSP Unlegacy-Android Marshmallow it did not work. Any troubleshooting?

miomaguro said:
Hi, I tried to install your zip from recovery, but in my AOSP Unlegacy-Android Marshmallow it did not work. Any troubleshooting?
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https://onedrive.live.com/redir.asp...&authkey=!AC0r2z3f0hk72Bc&ithint=folder%2czip
Download, and extract the whole folder to:
Code:
/system/app/
Be warned that this may cause problems as this was taken from Lineage 7.1.1 so backup your LatinIME files before making any changes.

aha360 said:
https://onedrive.live.com/redir.asp...&authkey=!AC0r2z3f0hk72Bc&ithint=folder%2czip
Download, and extract the whole folder to:
Code:
/system/app/
Be warned that this may cause problems as this was taken from Lineage 7.1.1 so backup your LatinIME files before making any changes.
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Thanks for your help. Do you think only the shared object will be enough?

miomaguro said:
Thanks for your help. Do you think only the shared object will be enough?
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The shared object (that is modded to support Swype) and the Swype gesture flashable ZIP will suffice