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To all developers: please help me out

Hi all, I have a question, hope all of you guys and Rom developers will help me out.
First, how to create framework.
Second, how to create the boot animation.
Third, when I need sign it, what should I choose in signapktic? There're four options.
(I'm not for creating Rom purpose. I just want to learn and customize what am I using right now.)
Please teach me, your help is needed.
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melvinchng said:
Hi all, I have a question, hope all of you guys and Rom developers will help me out.
First, how to create framework.
Second, how to create the boot animation.
Third, when I need sign it, what should I choose in signapktic? There're four options.
(I'm not for creating Rom purpose. I just want to learn and customize what am I using right now.)
Please teach me, your help is needed.
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I'm guessing you mean framework-res? In which case you open it up and just replace the images.
Creating a boot animation i can't help you with, but the search button can - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=708316
Just use a tool like PhoenTools or something to sign, there's only 1 option so you can't go wrong!

Ya, but when you flash it, it is not in image. They just combine it. And problem is how to combine.
Btw, thanks, I will try it out soon
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Hey guys, I'm sorry...

'Sup guys I'm new to this forum, what I am looking for is how put themes on my Xperia X8, so if you can link me to all the right threads and give me a few basics to start me off about all this Androd stuff please, I'm a quick learner (NO HOMO) <--- That was retarded But yeah please help me out and tell me what I need to know.
Thanks
-Issy​

First, read the sticky named All things root in the Q&A section. Read those things, do them to your phone and install a 2.3 ROM from the development section ( GingerDX recommended). Then, go to the Android themes section in the Android forums, not in the X8 forums. There is a sticky with tons of themes. Download what you want, install it like a normal app and apply it using the theme chooser app in your 2.3 ROM. Good luck.
EDIT: You will only install themes that are for MDPI devices. That stands for Medium Dots Per Inch. Our X8 is one of those devices.
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Thanks for that I understand that, but after all that how do I get the "ROM" actually installed?

So I succesfully rooted my phone and all that, Yipee! But I still don't know how to get the actual CUSTOM "ROM" installed/put on to my X8. Any instructions please?
-Thanks​

All the instructions you need are in the posts Chris95X8 linked to, you just have to read them carefully.

Yes done it all, does anyone know how to get the HTC clock?

issypanik said:
Yes done it all, does anyone know how to get the HTC clock?
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You can download NTsense theme (or something like that) for theme chooser.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1167075 here's the link for all the t-mobile themes but i think this one is what you're looking for

You could also download Beautiful or Fancy Widget. They have lot of HTC-look based skins.

I wanna start developing

I have noticed a lot of stickies and whatnot on here and I have decided that I want to start building ROMS, Kernals, and themes. Can anyone guide me to a really good detailed guide where I can start?

Dsixdas kitchen
And
Uot kitchen
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alaman68 said:
Dsixdas kitchen
And
Uot kitchen
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Thanks, found what I was looking for, this is gonna be fun!

Decepticaons said:
I have noticed a lot of stickies and whatnot on here and I have decided that I want to start building ROMS, Kernals, and themes. Can anyone guide me to a really good detailed guide where I can start?
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This is easily the POTY!

Decepticaons said:
I have noticed a lot of stickies and whatnot on here and I have decided that I want to start building ROMS, Kernals, and themes. Can anyone guide me to a really good detailed guide where I can start?
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Here's one Lithid put me on a while back, it's more about general android rom cooking
http://htcpedia.com/forum/htc-hero-android-development/1404-[howto]-rom-cooking.html
Here's another one I found called "Porting Sense to other Sense Devices", you might find it useful too
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1222746

mpitcher225 said:
Here's one Lithid put me on a while back, it's more about general android rom cooking
http://htcpedia.com/forum/htc-hero-android-development/1404-[howto]-rom-cooking.html
Here's another one I found called "Porting Sense to other Sense Devices", you might find it useful too
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1222746
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Thanks Ill definitely give these a read!

mr2324jgf said:
This is easily the POTY!
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And why is that exactly?

Decepticaons said:
I have noticed a lot of stickies and whatnot on here and I have decided that I want to start building ROMS, Kernals, and themes. Can anyone guide me to a really good detailed guide where I can start?
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Go to evo3d themes section and look at stickies. One of the best guides on here. It has some of the best themers giving guides and sharing knowledge.

Thank you papa Smurf, I'll check that forum out!
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Decepticaons said:
Thank you papa Smurf, I'll check that forum out!
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Go here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1320891

Dive in and play with it...have a copy of a rom for testing purposes only and dev away!

[ INFO ] Links to Get you Started Working with Android

Ok so I've gotten a few ( quite a few ) PM's about wanting to get started doing some " Dev " type stuff. Since I'm not the even close to the being able to teach . I'll do the next best thing I can. I'll Link you guys to Guides, Tools, and anything I can think of that you may need to get going in the right direction. Just remember READ, READ, and READ some more. Don't be afraid to use the search feature . Oh and BTW this is just the ones I know of, and can think of right now ( It's been a long day ). If anyone else knows of any feel free to post up. I know I'm forgetting stuff. I'll change the OP as it needs to be adjusted.
One last thing. Although by all means I encourage you hitting the THANKS Button for the Links . I would also remind you to hit the THANKS Button for the authors of the Guides Linked. They put a lot of work and Effort into them, and I'm sure they would appreciate it .
Thank you Gentleman for the suggestions and Additions to the Links. It is much Appreciated.
A Chronicled History of Android Operating System
Android Terms, Slang & Definitions
ADB Workshop and Guide for everyone
What Is ClockworkMod Recovery And How To Use It On Android
Noob Guide To Set File Permission's
How To Use Titanium Backup For Android
Noob Guide To Set File Permission's
How To Logcat
Android CPU governors explained
SetCpu guide on how to use
dsixda's Android Kitchen
TUT for NOOB editing updater-script for noobs!
Beginners Guide to Android ROM Development
How to use Apktool Apk manager Baksmali and Adb
Android Utility - [apktool|dex2jar|smali|more][Mac & Linux]
Jar/Apk baksmali smali compiler and decompiler
Better Draw9patch Program
UOT ( Ultimate Online Theme Kitchen )
Building Your First Kernel
APKtool
M10 Tools
M10 Virtuous Ten Studio
APK Manager

Much appreciated. I'm nowhere ready to start on any significant dev work, but i'd like to try my hand at it after the first of the year. I know the basic basic basic basics of programming in general and i can follow logic well enough, its just time consuming to sit down and actually try it out. But i absolutely love the shift and would love to see things continue with it.

nice collection you got going on there prboy, im sure a lot of people will find this very helpful

Just trying to help out .

I would also link to baksmali & dot9 compiler, don't have links handy right now since I'm at work
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BigSplit said:
I would also link to baksmali & dot9 compiler, don't have links handy right now since I'm at work
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Thanks . Added them to the OP. But if you know of better ones, let me know .

Looks really good prboy!
This should help noobs like myself get started
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prboy1969 said:
Thanks . Added them to the OP. But if you know of better ones, let me know .
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The best Linux tool I've used is by Tommytomatoe called android-utility and I'm almost sure there is a mac version.
Has adb functions to push and pull,a logcat function uhm will do apks and jar files.
Another Linux tool I've tried was something along the lines of studio android and the last I checked that tool would set ones Linux box up to compile from source in a gui I'm guessing something like lithids.
Maybe a Windows tool to have would be win merge if it let's you compare text files and directory's to see what's different
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Kool . I was thinking about TT's Android Utility. Will add it to the OP.
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TEAM MiK
MikROMs Since 3/13/11

Here's a noobs guid to file permissions I've used. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1857648 maybe it can be useful.
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Chad The Pathfinder said:
Here's a noobs guid to file permissions I've used. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1857648 maybe it can be useful.
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Added . Thanks.

Bumpity bump.
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If I have helped you in ANY way, feel free NOT to hit the thanks button

Found a good one for n00bs. Like me
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1459945

Here's another good one. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1931585

Thanks guys . Will add those later tonight.
TEAM MiK
MikROMs Since 3/13/11

Updated links in the OP . Thank you gentleman for the Additions.

Here's another updater-script and Edify guide
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1265120
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Thanks cnexus for this. I've been wanting to figure a few things out about updater scripts. I'll be reading this later when I have some time.

Chad The Pathfinder said:
Thanks cnexus for this. I've been wanting to figure a few things out about updater scripts. I'll be reading this later when I have some time.
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No problem, I found it through xda-university
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CNexus said:
No problem, I found it through xda-university
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Yeah that is a pretty nifty site. I think noobs should have to go through it before posting in the development section lol

[HELP] My made Custom ROM wont boot

I recently started a project of a ROM with my Dev Team but the main problem we are facing is that the ROM gets flashed but when we restart it gets stuck on the Galaxy Y screen :crying: pls. Help

wrong section.... post in ques and ans
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want me to report the Captain??

logcat will help...
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Ganesh A said:
logcat will help...
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Yes provide the log cat
ROM EVOLUTION X3
KERNEL HELL FUSION
ALINS JB THEME + EVOLUTION S3 STATUS BAR.
Want To Ask Question? Ask Here

technosavie said:
Yes provide the log cat
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And
Code:
if (!logcat) you_broke_the_kernel;
Why would you start a ROM project with a "dev team" if you don't even know how to debug boot problems?

arnavsynergy said:
I recently started a project of a ROM with my Dev Team but the main problem we are facing is that the ROM gets flashed but when we restart it gets stuck on the Galaxy Y screen :crying: pls. Help
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Chk Ur framework or kernel most times problem in framewrk ...some time kernel not supported some init.d like hell lock kernet not booted if 99complete tweak present in init.d folder .. so i thnk problem in these two...!!
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this question is asking the same logic as "why is my computer slow?"
there are 78,644,223,887 available reasons why,
i'd suggest broadening your "team's" knowledge of the principles and basics of the software industry,

Did you cook your rom with kitchen...If yes then youm must sign your rom and all apps inside it.To My thoughts the rom does'nt even start this is the most common case.Check whether your rom contains boot.img and build.prop as if Kitchen din't report any error.If you modified framework please sign it with Jarsigner and other modified apps also.Now sign your rom with kitchen and then flash it.....
Gud luck,
Im awaiting your rom..
optimusinc

Best I can say is try installing the modded apps one by one..c if they work..then test ur tweaks to b if they work..n finally make the zip file correctly by comparing to other zips..mostly probably u messed up ur updater script..

Thanks....
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MarcoToo said:
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Code:
if (!logcat) you_broke_the_kernel;
Why would you start a ROM project with a "dev team" if you don't even know how to debug boot problems?
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What is the problem.... I am a Rookie! Still, I am new to the ROM business
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arnavsynergy said:
What is the problem.... I am a Rookie! Still, I am new to the ROM business
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i understand that you are a budding developer,
however i've seen you making threads recently on issues that could be solved be either doing research and proper utilization of the search function,
if you really want to learn i'd suggest learning it the proper way by researching the basics and understanding how the android system works, making question threads won't help you at all and it never did for everyone else,
as you can see you need to look for the answers on your own,
considering google and xda has both a search engine,
please care to look into those matters which confuses you,
try first building your own updater-script and making a flashable zip file,
proper ROM building is not easy so i'd suggest keep your heads up and learn it the right way,
also,
people will just probably troll and ridicule you with threads like this

deathnotice01 said:
i understand that you are a budding developer,
however i've seen you making threads recently on issues that could be solved be either doing research and proper utilization of the search function,
if you really want to learn i'd suggest learning it the proper way by researching the basics and understanding how the android system works, making question threads won't help you at all and it never did for everyone else,
as you can see you need to look for the answers on your own,
considering google and xda has both a search engine,
please care to look into those matters which confuses you,
try first building your own updater-script and making a flashable zip file,
proper ROM building is not easy so i'd suggest keep your heads up and learn it the right way,
also,
people will just probably troll and ridicule you with threads like this
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Thanks bro, And I got what you are saying! Thanks Again!