★ ★ ★ [Announcement] Read 1st! Android Development Section Rules ★ ★ ★ NEW SECTION!!!
Hello everyone.
This message is directed to all ROM/kernel developers of Ace community.
There are some rules, which you have to follow before starting new thread.
Rule No.1 - If you are about to post a new Kernel you need to be in compliance to GPL2 since kernel does contain Linux code, this mean that if you have modified a kernel you MUST provide source code:
(choose what best for you)
- A github link
- packing your kernel and uploading
- Credits to people in case of an already custom kernel
- Sources must be posted in first post of development.
Rule No.2 - If you are about to post a new Rom, you don't have to post source since they are covered by Apache, BUT you must be in compliance with XDA rule and with good sense. Remember that publishing sources is a very polite manner.
New Roms thread must contain:
- Exactly say which base rom do you used : Stock, custom from another developer, CyanogenMod.
- Permission to use said ROM as your base by the original developer(s).
- Credits given to original developer(s) in your first post: (eg: Credits and thanks for this Rom goes to XXXXX)
- Credits given, if possible, to the people from whom you grabbed scripts, themes and apps.
- Your ROM MUST BE free of paid apps, NO WAREZ ALLOWED.
- Your first post must contain as much info as you can provide, "this is my ROM" and a link is not tolerated (screens, installation procedure, CM version, kernel version etc.)
- Thread Title : " [ROM]xxxxxxxxxxx[date of release][kernel version/kernel required]
Rule No.3 - AdFly, or other ad-revenue related redirecting links, are NOT allowed. Thread will be closed and links be deleted.
In case of questions please drop me a PM.
Best regards
Tomek
Forum Moderator
Official XDA GPL statement:
pulser_g2 said:
The GPL is a software license agreement, under which parts of the Android operating system are licensed. The majority of Android is licensed under the Apache license, but the Linux Kernel (which is present in every running Android ROM in some shape or form) is licensed under the GPL (version 2).
Many of the amazing developers at XDA create custom kernels, which feature many improvements and changes over the “stock” kernels released by OEMs, including performance and stability tweaks. This is exactly what the GPL is designed to protect, by ensuring that anyone can get access to the original source code used to build the kernel. Given a suitably configured computer, it should be possible for anyone to reproduce a released kernel using the provided source code.
Recently it has come to our attention that a number of users have been neglecting to follow XDA’s GPL regulations, which amount to posting the sources for any kernel you build from source to share with others.
As a result, we would like to clarify our position on the GPL, and users’ obligations to this effect. By posting your work on XDA-Developers, you are agreeing that it complies with relevant licensing conditions. As such, by posting a kernel or other work containing GPL code, you are confirming to us that you have made this source code available publicly under the GPL, and should highlight this in your thread with a link. (Plenty of respected and trusted sites will host the code for you free of charge, such as GitHub and BitBucket.)
By posting open sourced work on XDA, you are also ensuring that your available sources are up-to-date with the work you have released. This means that if you update your kernel to add a new feature, for example, your sources should be updated to include this change. If they are not, this means you are not complying with the GPL.
There is no provision in the GPL to withhold access to sources based on time or other conditions, so please don’t attempt this, as it will only earn yourself a formal GPL request. If you do not provide the correct, accurate, and up-to-date sources (and keep them up-to-date), you will be non-compliant with the GPL.
In order to be fully GPL compliant, your sources must:
Successfully build and produce a valid output file, which is the same format as provided in the binary
Contain all source code, interface definition files, scripts used to control compilation and installation of the executable (it is not required to include the actual compiler/toolchain, but sufficient information should be made available to obtain the SAME configuration, including compiler flags, as used to build the binary version as released)
The GPL is a legally enforceable license agreement, and while it offers users freedoms to copy and redistribute code, that permission is conditional upon all changes which are released being made publicly available. If you require further advice on this matter, we suggest you review the license itself or consult a lawyer.
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Hello fellow XDA users
I have an honor to announce that since 26.07.2012 Development Forum has been divided into two parts.
Android Development
Original Android Development
Android Development Section Rules
svetius said:
The following are most likely not “Original Development”, and should be posted in the “Android Development” subforum:
Your own “unofficial” stock build of your favorite original, source-built (or otherwise) ROM, particularly where an official or maintainer-endorsed thread exists already.
Minor derivatives of other ROMs with little or no changes, or ROMs consisting of “placebo” features as a main constituent or claim.
Renames or rebadges of others’ work – these don’t belong on XDA at all! Refer to rule 12 for more information.
Reposts of existing ROMs with small changes (i.e. kitchen work, such as adding a couple of apps). If you could realistically distribute your changes as an “addon pack” above and beyond a ROM, you should do so. In addition, your “ROM” would not be original development as it would be substantially identical to the original ROM.
A thread created with unrealistic goals that are clearly unachievable by those starting the thread. This is not intended to discourage high aspirations, rather to prevent threads porting Windows Phone 8 to the HTC Wallaby. This is pretty much common sense.
A ROM where a main or significant claim/feature is graphical changes to the user interface (ie. Themed ROM)
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Hi. install this kernel for fix 50% bloutoothe.
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Please do not post links to Kernels w/o details regarding the kernel and source.
Thread Closed
@Darth @Heisenberg Open source is right For all :/ I learned from xda and if you all remember I had my first thread closed for it too. (Kernel thread) .... Well let's stop the intro and talk straight this Thread by @ED300 Cm13.0 by ed300 has all Obsolete and Non updated sources It doesn't even contains device tree :/ and Obsolate Kernel tree too if you check his kernel Compiled date. plus Vendor By floromu has no camera vendor And Blobs As well for adreno blah blah one have to use openssl concept for it ... That means the sources on ops thered are either not updated and I remember I read somewhere that GPL sources should be published but why op @ED300 didnt ? That's sad ! Am I fool trying to make Device tree from Lettuce Jalebi and Make ROMs For this device and open source it for public I just want to ask that when I will be able to see the correct device tree and Vendor source :/ on our OPs thread first of all let me Make few things clear Latest sources By Floromu 6-7month old are way obsolete than cm structure latest Structure is here check this
Link :- https://gitlab.com/dev-harsh1998/android_device_lenovo_a6000/tree/master
Well that means ROM can't be compiled On Floromu's tree
And as Says our op has elberry 6 latest Patch interesting
point 2:- Kernel sources :- dated 6 months old
Compiled Date xyz with unlocked freqs and wake Gesture.
I have No hate For @ED300 I just want our op to opemsource his GPL things And follow proper Rules
Sir,
You've reported nothing on this, using the proper report system. Also, accusations like this tend to fall under rule 12 here, http://forum.xda-developers.com/announcement.php?a=81
Have you privately brought this up to the person you're accusing? Did it not lead anywhere?
Then gather clear evidence and click report on the OP of the thread in question. That is the proper way to handle these things .
Creating drama in threads, or opening a thread like this is NOT how to handle these situations. And accusing mods and xda of not caring? Yet you've not followed the steps above? That's ridiculous I'd have to say.
Read rule 12, follow procedures listed and if you report it, bring evidence.
This thread is closed. And please don't stir up drama publicly in the future. :good:
Darth
Senior Moderator
dev_harsh1998 said:
@Darth @Heisenberg Open source is right For all :/ I learned from xda and if you all remember I had my first thread closed for it too. (Kernel thread) .... Well let's stop the intro and talk straight this Thread by @ED300 Cm13.0 by ed300 has all Obsolete and Non updated sources It doesn't even contains device tree :/ and Obsolate Kernel tree too if you check his kernel Compiled date. plus Vendor By floromu has no camera vendor And Blobs As well for adreno blah blah one have to use openssl concept for it ... That means the sources on ops thered are either not updated and I remember I read somewhere that GPL sources should be published but why op @ED300 didnt ? That's sad ! Am I fool trying to make Device tree from Lettuce Jalebi and Make ROMs For this device and open source it for public I just want to ask that when I will be able to see the correct device tree and Vendor source :/ on our OPs thread first of all let me Make few things clear Latest sources By Floromu 6-7month old are way obsolete than cm structure latest Structure is here check this
Link :- https://gitlab.com/dev-harsh1998/android_device_lenovo_a6000/tree/master
Well that means ROM can't be compiled On Floromu's tree
And as Says our op has elberry 6 latest Patch interesting
point 2:- Kernel sources :- dated 6 months old
Compiled Date xyz with unlocked freqs and wake Gesture.
I have No hate For @ED300 I just want our op to opemsource his GPL things And follow proper Rules
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Also,
XDA doesn't require things like vendor files and device trees to be published, as they are not licensed under the GPL but rather Apache 2.0 (like the rest of Android). Apache allows you to close source things if you want, there is no publishing requirement, just that you still have the license applied to the file. Only kernel source is required to be published due to GPL.
Thanks @nathanchance :good:
@Darth @Heisenberg Open source is right For all :/ I learned from xda and if you all remember I had my first thread closed for it too. (Kernel thread) .... Well let's stop the intro and talk straight this Thread by @ED300 Cm13.0 by ed300 has all Obsolete and Non updated sources It doesn't even contains device tree :/ and Obsolate Kernel tree too if you check his kernel Compiled date. plus Vendor By floromu has no camera vendor And Blobs As well for adreno blah blah one have to use openssl concept for it ... That means the sources on ops thered are either not updated and I remember I read somewhere that GPL sources should be published but why op @ED300 didnt ? That's sad ! Am I fool trying to make Device tree from Lettuce Jalebi and Make ROMs For this device and open source it for public I just want to ask that when I will be able to see the correct device tree and Vendor source :/ on our OPs thread first of all let me Make few things clear Latest sources By Floromu 6-7month old are way obsolete than cm structure latest Structure is here check this
Link :- https://gitlab.com/dev-harsh1998/android_device_lenovo_a6000/tree/master
Well that means ROM can't be compiled On Floromu's tree
And as Says our op has elberry 6 latest Patch interesting
point 2:- Kernel sources :- dated 6 months old
Compiled Date xyz with unlocked freqs and wake Gesture.
I have No hate For @ED300 I just want our op to opemsource his GPL things And follow proper Rules
3 threads on same thing? Please don't create anymore. And see my reply here,
http://forum.xda-developers.com/len...-dont-mods-care-anymore-t3438745#post68173815
Thread closed.
@Darth @Heisenberg Open source is right For all :/ I learned from xda and if you all remember I had my first thread closed for it too. (Kernel thread) .... Well let's stop the intro and talk straight this Thread by @ED300 Cm13.0 by ed300 has all Obsolete and Non updated sources It doesn't even contains device tree :/ and Obsolate Kernel tree too if you check his kernel Compiled date. plus Vendor By floromu has no camera vendor And Blobs As well for adreno blah blah one have to use openssl concept for it ... That means the sources on ops thered are either not updated and I remember I read somewhere that GPL sources should be published but why op @ED300 didnt ? That's sad ! Am I fool trying to make Device tree from Lettuce Jalebi and Make ROMs For this device and open source it for public I just want to ask that when I will be able to see the correct device tree and Vendor source :/ on our OPs thread first of all let me Make few things clear Latest sources By Floromu 6-7month old are way obsolete than cm structure latest Structure is here check this
Link :- https://gitlab.com/dev-harsh1998/android_device_lenovo_a6000/tree/master
Well that means ROM can't be compiled On Floromu's tree
And as Says our op has elberry 6 latest Patch interesting
point 2:- Kernel sources :- dated 6 months old
Compiled Date xyz with unlocked freqs and wake Gesture.
I have No hate For @ED300 I just want our op to opemsource his GPL things And follow proper Rules
Ignore mistakes I am not good at English
3 threads on same thing? Please don't create anymore. And see my reply here,
http://forum.xda-developers.com/len...-dont-mods-care-anymore-t3438745#post68173815
Thread closed.