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[Q] CyanogenMod status question

Hey guys, sorry if this is an obvious question.
I'm trying to get my facts straight on the various CyanogenMod builds.
1.) First, what is going on with Official CyanogenMod and HD2/Leo? Are we in the process of transitioning to "Experimental" (a la the Galaxy S)? There is HD2 specific code in the github repository, but no official support? From reading the "unofficial nightly" thread, it sounds like certain steps are being taken to ensure the HD2 code is in compliance with various programming practices required by CyanogenMod devs? Is this explanation anywhere close to the current state of things? Will the HD2 eventually get a subforum with Experimental (and eventually Stable) downloads in the CM forums? Or, as others have said, will our WinMo base prevent official support from ever happening?
2.) Just to confirm -- the unofficial nightly build is more of an actual "from the ground up" build, whereas the other ROMs are derivatives of other builds? Is there any easy explanation of the differences that someone with some slight programming exposure might understand?
Thanks in advance for any advice you might have to offer.
EDIT: P.S. Please don't take this as "Why don't we have .... yet?" whining. I'm just trying to wrap my head around the whole AOSP/Cyanogenmod issue.

I posted irresponsibly. Sorry dudes!

[Q] Creating a custom ROM

Hello. I am interested in building my own ROM. I have some computer knowledge, but I want to know, what tools and files do I need for creating one. So maybe someone can guide me or point me to a tutorials. I basically just want to try some things.
Is there a way to brick my phone by using a custom ROM?
Also, what is android 2.3.5? Google's latest is Android 2.3.3 .

Android Latest stable release
Tablets: 3.2 (Honeycomb)
Phones: 2.3.5 (Gingerbread) / 25 July 2011; 38 days ago
Latest Android release is 2.3.5 for phones

good new, should be more like you.
Latest android for smartphones is 2.3.5.
Regarding advices to build a new rom, nothing better than to speak to those that already did and have the knowledge (stcokwell, DZO, FFranco, Knzo, etc)
Search the posts of each rom and speak with respective developers.
Good luck and I waiting for your rom to test it

I'm interested too, but it requires more knowledge about linux. Kernels and so on.
So i'm thinkin is better to build kernels, there is sources, there is websites with how to and so o.. rom is more complex.

I'm bringing this thread up now.
I am currently downloading CyanogenMod's source, because of what I've read android.git.kernel.org is down. My first idea was to do a proper scene port of the latest Android. But well, this has better documentation anyway. So, I haven't got the source yet to browse, but is there a way to make a general build and if I understand correctly, it creates me a system.img? How to make it flashable by recovery? And if it fails to start, can I still get to the recovery? And about kernel, this has to be modified too, right?
And for last, if anyone has a good Android source code browsing/modifying e-book/video/whatever, can I have it?
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I found that CyanogenMod can automatically make a signed .zip and on normal Android AOSP I can make it with "make otapackage". Is that right?

Any good read?
u8800,cm7,[email protected]

PlanDreaM said:
Any good read?
u8800,cm7,[email protected]
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Start from here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=613
Good luck!

[REF] [18/01/12] [Announcement] Galaxy SII CM9 Progress

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I have sold my Galaxy S2 and will be getting my Galaxy Nexus on the 25th of January, 2011. As such, from that date onward, I will no longer update this thread. I will gladly copy and paste the template of this post to anyone who wants to continue doing this. If you wish to continue this thread, please PM me (do not post here). If no-one who is willing to continue this thread contacts me by the 25th, I will message the mods to close and unsticky this thread.
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[Last updated on 18/01/12]
New version out:
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Current Release:
[Last updated on 25/12/11]
The team has released an experimental, unsupported build of CM9. XDA thread here, and the blog post here.
Known issues here.
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[Last updated on 03/01/12]
Q: I downloaded the latest CM9 build, but [XXX] isn't working!
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Q: When I start up the Superuser app, it crashes! What do I do?
A: Users are reporting success by searching for Superuser updater on the Market, installing it, and forcing an upgrade.
Q: I can't buy apps from my phone! What can I do?
A: This is a known bug. The only way to buy apps right now is through your home computer. Refunding is reported working on the phone, though.
Q: When I download a big app from the market, I get an error message! What can I do?
A: This is a known bug. Nothing can currently be done about it, unless you already downloaded the app and have it backed up. In that case, there is an advanced work around that you can find by searching the CM9 threads.
Q: I heard Codeworkx got a Galaxy Nexus, is he going to stop supporting the Galaxy SII?
A: Nope, not currently. Actually, it means he can use his Nexus for day to day use, and only focus on development on his GSII. This is in our favor.
Q: I found and downloaded an ICS ROM by Airbus360, I heard its better than CM9, is that true?
A: Apparently, Airbus360 simply took what the CM team has been building, added a few useless lines of code (read: they don't do anything), and claimed that its faster. He also pretty much claims to be doing most of the hard work when in fact, he isn't adding much of anything.
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[p1010] Compatiable Custom Rom for p1010

Hi Guys,
Can somebody point out what are the compatiable Custom ROM for p1010...
I am looking for best custom ROMS ..
Cheers!!!!!

Well, just the CleamROM,
Motafoca said that will port cyanogenmod 9, but this will take a time.

samcortez said:
Well, just the CleamROM,
Motafoca said that will port cyanogenmod 9, but this will take a time.
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This is correct. CleanROM is the only "non-stock" ROM available for the 1010 and technically is not a "Custom" ROM. It is based upon a "Stock" Gingerbread firmware with some "bloat" removed and some theme's added. Also, Scott from Scottroms (the developer of CleanRom) I believe has sold his Galaxy Tab and will not be providing future updates.
Motafoca is indeed working on a CyanogenMod (CM) build for the P1010 but to my knowledge he is the ONLY developer doing so. Let's all wish him luck and support him in his journey because once he is successful it will open the door to other developers.
FYI, I have created an in-depth thread specifically for the GT-P1010 that can be viewed HERE.
I will be updating that thread and adding the details above to it. My hope is that we can all discuss our "forgotten" P1010's in that thread so as to be able to find all the information more easily.

I'm one of the testers of motafoca. And well, actually, we are trying to ort cyanogenmod 7.2, but the zip doesnt works, p1010 is a little complicate. And motafoca is working on 4 devices at same time. Soo its hard. I think that in march we finish with cyanogenmod 7.2 (note: the biggest problem is do a flashable rom of cyanogenmod, after that, is just pick the drivers of gingerbread from the source)

Thanks Guys for that information...

Advice on Purchase

Hello,
I'm strongly considering picking up a LePro 3, but I do have some concerns. I understand that the stock software isn't very good and I'm looking towards the community to create excellent ROMs for this device, but I do have some questions:
Do we have a clean method for root/unlock/recovery?
Is there anything stopping developers from putting together ROMs that are optimized for every aspect of the phone? i.e. enough source from LeEco?
How would you say developer support is for this device? I'm a fan of official ROM builds instead of using unofficial. Has anyone announced upcoming support for this device that I can look forward to?
Aside from that, feel free to mention anything else I should be aware of before purchasing the phone!
Thanks so much!

Do we have a clean method for root/unlock/recovery?
I have no idea what you mean by clean but if you can use adb then yes we do. If you are looking for a one stop shop all in one unlocker then the answer is no. look here for current method:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/le-pro3/how-to/flashing-guide-roundup-leeco-le-pro-3-t3511901
Is there anything stopping developers from putting together ROMs that are optimized for every aspect of the phone? i.e. enough source from LeEco?
I believe all source code has been released.
How would you say developer support is for this device? I'm a fan of official ROM builds instead of using unofficial. Has anyone announced upcoming support for this device that I can look forward to?
There is minimal development currently. One person is trying to build a Nougat 7.1 Rom. That's a pretty big feat so it will probably be a while. Look here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/le-pro3/how-to/7-1-progress-t3511474
There is a developer that posted a debloated version of the x720(international version) of this rom already. It will work on our x727(US version). It is an older version though so there's that. Look here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/le-pro3/development/rom-google-edition-cydras-t3514742
xiton said:
There's a CM 13 rom here based on the chinese x720. Look here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/le-pro3/how-to/cm-13-lex720-t3508015
Aside from that, feel free to mention anything else I should be aware of before purchasing the phone!
This is literally the smallest compilation of threads I've ever seen for a phone so starting a new thread to ask these questions is pretty silly. Since it's the holidays, I've been nice and responded to what could have easily been found in a couple of minutes.
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Thanks for the reply.
The reason I compiled these questions were because I was hoping for more specific answers and some clarity. Perhaps I wasn't clear enough my initial post and for that I apologize.
I was reading what seemed to be conflicting information about the recovery software and process in which to flash it to the device. It looked as if there wasn't any goto method or specific TWRP version to go with and that this was still somewhat experimental.
It's good to know that the source has been released. I was seeking info about LeEco and people were saying that they didn't release source code for their phones as company policy.
While I've visited the ROM forum section, I was hoping someone would have insight into official ROMs instead of what currently exists there.

For the US model Le Pro 3 (X727) I would recommend using this (http://forum.xda-developers.com/le-pro3/development/x727-model-persistent-bootloader-unlock-t3500388) method to unlock the bootloader. That's what I did and had no issues. From there you can use TWRP to do a full wipe and install the ROM of your choice. Of course, I would recommend taking a backup of everything before doing this.
I'm running that CM 13 build with no issues on my X727. It's also possible to get the IR blaster working if desired.