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[Q] How to make my own ROM from scratch?

Me and my brother are going to make our own custom ROM, but we don't know where to start. Any help would be appreciated.

try this it might help
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=566235

eoghan2t7 said:
try this it might help
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=566235
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Thanks for your reply, but that's not what I'm asking for. I already know about that. I want to start developing my ROM from the beginning. I'm asking if you know how can I get a fresh Android and edit it.

so you want to build a rom right from code to a working rom if so i will hunt around and see what i can find

yeah, pls report if you find anything cause I'm interested too...

read this and look around in the android chef section

In Google type aosp an click android open source.
Then in page click source
Read on from there
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Creating a Rom and Kernel.

So as everyone has probably noticed alot of people have opted-out of the X10 community, developers and consumers alike.
I have this phone for another year so I would like to learn how to create rom's and kernels so I can contribute back to those who have help fed my flash addiction.
Where do I start??
Thanks in advance for the input,
Vader
Sent from my X10i using XDA App

I would also like to learn how to make my own ROM and kernels to contribute to the site and phone.

It won't come to you automatically guys .
Read through the forum , Read Read & Read .
Experiment things .. You'll get lots of headaches , But it'll be worth it .
& Then ask for help , There should be a issue to solve right .

Thanks Oodie. I didn't know there was an entire section of the forum dedicated to this as well.
Nathvader check this out.

Oh well would you look at that! Ok everybody I should have ICS port and kernel up and running by tomorrow...
hehe jk will start small thanks for the help Oodie love your roms btw!
Also good luck Dragon Outlaw King!

(Maybe) this could be useful too: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=17788748

can you use windows to create roms i was told you can only do so with linux and mac

Da_Reaper said:
can you use windows to create roms i was told you can only do so with linux and mac
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I believe you can develop in whatever environment/OS you want, but you will need a working knowledge of linux to be able to work on kernels especially and ROMs too (someone correct me if I'm wrong).

unburleyvable said:
I believe you can develop in whatever environment/OS you want, but you will need a working knowledge of linux to be able to work on kernels especially and ROMs too (someone correct me if I'm wrong).
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For kernel stuff I think you have to be on Linux, because of the required dependencies and libraries.
Sent from my Snapdragon.

Can anyone get me a link for rim making like what programs I need
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Da_Reaper said:
Can anyone get me a link for rim making like what programs I need
Sent from my Nexus S 4G using Tapatalk
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There's a whole sub-forum on this site for Android Rom Cooking, why don't you have a look in there...
Sent from my Snapdragon.

First u need a fast internet connection to download stuff(kitchen,sdk.etc)
Then a Linux machine(u can get it for free)
Then its not easy as u put popcorn in ur microwave and it comes out cooked
U need to learn commands(Different commands are required for different things)
Like u have to type many commands to compile(correct me if i m wrong)
And if u get errors their are different commands to solve that error
I know only this much but i don't know any command

I have windows
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[??]ColorOS for I9500 how to port to I9505 / I337(m)

Hey guys, not entirely sure where to port this but here goes.
I was watching the product launch of the oppo N1 and noticed their ColorOS looked like something fun to try out.
Did some poking around on their website
ColorOS forum without translate
Person taking credit for it on XDA with their own forum when it is actually provided by OPPO : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2455932 (side note original link is an ODIN file and this guy did make a flashable zip so he should get some credit
Anyways I was wondering how tough it would be to port it over to our devices aka I9505/I337(m)
Anyone have any tips, maybe suggestions on where to place this thread for better reception?
Thanks!

YOU RIGHT!!
kylecore said:
Hey guys, not entirely sure where to port this but here goes.
I was watching the product launch of the oppo N1 and noticed their ColorOS looked like something fun to try out.
Did some poking around on their website
ColorOS forum without translate
Person taking credit for it on XDA with their own forum when it is actually provided by OPPO : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2455932 (side note original link is an ODIN file and this guy did make a flashable zip so he should get some credit
Anyways I was wondering how tough it would be to port it over to our devices aka I9505/I337(m)
Anyone have any tips, maybe suggestions on where to place this thread for better reception?
Thanks!
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I WANT THIS ROM SO BAD FOR THE I9505!! Have you find any solution?!
AL_IRAQI from Prism TM ColorOS ROM could be a great strating point! isn't he?!

truvet said:
I WANT THIS ROM SO BAD FOR THE I9505!! Have you find any solution?!
AL_IRAQI from Prism TM ColorOS ROM could be a great strating point! isn't he?!
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I've tried to port it a few times, i'm having trouble finding a good base rom so i don't think i'll be able to make it happen myself

damn!
I saw that this rom is based on the MIUI, right?!
now, if the difference between the i9500 and the i9505 is only the processor why don't you take the Prism ColorOS ROM v5, and put this kernel download646. mediafire. com/akz46i2vruzg/gy4tnpf6d064f8v/MIUI-Abyss-GT-I9505-1.6.1FSam.zip into it?! I haved this problem when I installed the MIUI ported for the i9500 that doesn't work on my i9505... maybe this is a good strating point! @AL_IRAQI PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE DO SOMETHING! PLEASE! :crying:

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kylecore said:
I've tried to port it a few times, i'm having trouble finding a good base rom so i don't think i'll be able to make it happen myself
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Hi Al!
Please give me an aswer! A port of your great ROM for i9500 shouldn't be so difficult: it's just a kernel matter isn't it? can you do something for us?! please answer me!
thank you so much and sorry for spamming.. that's from me.
this is the answer:
Hi buddy
No.
You need to patch Samsung Rom for i9505 again
Or maybe port HTC One Rom
I can't do anything for i9505
I'm sorry buddy
maybe for all of you guys that can help... unfortunally I'm not able to do such great things from my PC...

truvet said:
I saw that this rom is based on the MIUI, right?!
now, if the difference between the i9500 and the i9505 is only the processor why don't you take the Prism ColorOS ROM v5, and put this kernel download646. mediafire. com/akz46i2vruzg/gy4tnpf6d064f8v/MIUI-Abyss-GT-I9505-1.6.1FSam.zip into it?! I haved this problem when I installed the MIUI ported for the i9500 that doesn't work on my i9505... maybe this is a good strating point! @AL_IRAQI PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE DO SOMETHING! PLEASE! :crying:
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I had thought this as well but previously on Prism v1 i had asked him which base to use and got the following answer
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=47428345&postcount=163 So i've been trying to do that. The big problem is the kernel and not having the right system links in to the rom. It's not quite as simple as flashing the rom and then putting a new kernel in because of all the back end stuff unfortunately.
truvet said:
Hi Al!
Please give me an aswer! A port of your great ROM for i9500 shouldn't be so difficult: it's just a kernel matter isn't it? can you do something for us?! please answer me!
thank you so much and sorry for spamming.. that's from me.
this is the answer:
Hi buddy
No.
You need to patch Samsung Rom for i9505 again
Or maybe port HTC One Rom
I can't do anything for i9505
I'm sorry buddy
maybe for all of you guys that can help... unfortunally I'm not able to do such great things from my PC...
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I had actually ended up PM'ing him for a while trying to figure it out after i settled the base issue it turned into a kernel issue then a system link issue and then i just gave up.
Might take another swing at it over the weekend if i h ave some free time, we'll see.

kylecore said:
I had thought this as well but previously on Prism v1 i had asked him which base to use and got the following answer
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=47428345&postcount=163 So i've been trying to do that. The big problem is the kernel and not having the right system links in to the rom. It's not quite as simple as flashing the rom and then putting a new kernel in because of all the back end stuff unfortunately.
I had actually ended up PM'ing him for a while trying to figure it out after i settled the base issue it turned into a kernel issue then a system link issue and then i just gave up.
Might take another swing at it over the weekend if i h ave some free time, we'll see.
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That's sound simply great! waiting for your news! have a good work!

Hi!
Did some1 already ported this rom for I9505??

New rom

Anyone willing to beta a blind build of an AOSP rom?

Kinda lack of info. Provide some more, why should i flash something if i don't know anything about the changes and background of the rom ? Why would i flash something if i don't know what is under the hood ?
And i know you are asking for testers who want to test blindly a rom. I can read.....my question comes more down to this :
Why not share more info and make the testers more curious for the rom ?
Cheers

see it got you curious. PM me.

Ok ok here. This should help. http://github.com/Plain-Andy

Haha no didn't made me curious, i'm very fine on the rom i am on i have no reason at all to switch. But you can always try and convince me

Mr Hofs said:
Haha no didn't made me curious, i'm very fine on the rom i am on i have no reason at all to switch. But you can always try and convince me
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LOL
well in not into swaying someone or pressuring. If you made up your mind prior, I'm not going to push you. All I can say is that's what's nandroid backups are made for.

hell I'll try it

phoenix2217 said:
hell I'll try it
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Sent you a pm. So far your my second beta tester. Might be posting it in android dev soon.

I want to test but I love sense. Just to adventure out I'll back up my ROM and test for you, i'm on Vzw.

Thanks guys!

If you need more testers/devs count me in!
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I'm a sense guy but hey like you said that's what Nandorids are for, I'll give it a shot

No new testers needed. Thank you.

I'm willing to try flashing it as a secondary ROM in MultiROM, I guess . . .

[NOT A FLASHABLE ZIP]Android M Dev Preview System Port

TESTING HAS BEEN CLOSED FOR THE TIME BEING. WE HAVE EVERYONE WE NEED CURRENTLY. WHEN THE TIME COMES THAT WE NEED MORE, WE WILL LET YOU KNOW.
This thread will be used to notify the members of XDA as to our current progress. Once an official release is ready, this will be converted to a Q&A thread. Currently we are working out some kernel issues and will let you know where that leads us. This will also be where we look for testers as we expand to other variants of the G3.
UPDATE: Currently our team is looking for a name. Since it was formed from random community members, we have decided to come back to the community to ask for suggestions as to what we should name the team. I would also like to state that we are currently testing a kernel that may get the M Preview booting. So wish us luck.

I'd love to help but I'm only s beginner in ROM porting but what would I need to do for me to help you? I'll give as much help as I can give.
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Try asking @autoprime and @timmytim for help with making the flashable zip/cleaning up some bugs and other stuff

TekGadgt said:
Small Request: @TonyStark, is there any way you can get this moved to the standard LG G3 General Subforum? I feel like it could benefit other Devs and it would get more attention there.
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Done:good:

TacoTuco said:
I'd love to help but I'm only s beginner in ROM porting but what would I need to do for me to help you? I'll give as much help as I can give.
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Try asking @autoprime and @timmytim for help with making the flashable zip/cleaning up some bugs and other stuff
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Yeah, really it doesn't need to be changed to the new format, but it would need a whole new updater-script, which I am not as familiar with as I would like to be due to time constraints and other priorities. So if @timmytim or @autoprime could take a look and help me out (if it's not too much trouble, of course) that would be awesome.)

ask also @LastStandingDroid i think he could help as well...or try post in developers thread.there are many geniuses there

Cloudyfa might able to help
Ps Good to see that someone started working on the M version
Ps2 I have seen you trying to port android wear to galaxy gear 1

That's pretty awesome! Unfortunately I cannot help more than just cheer for you guys.
I've got a D855 and I have some experience messing around on Linux and Windows. If there's anything else I could help, just PM me
Tapatalked thru my LG <3

I also am a beginner to porting ROMs but have both a Linux and Windows workstation, so I am here for help if needed. New XDA account, forgot old my old account's credentials lol.

Good Stuff!
This is good news! I cant code atm but I was looking for this ROM. I read that they released the beta rom So I knew it was only a matter of time before someone created one for the G3

I can't help with anything ATM, but I'm glad to see this being worked on so soon, I'll definitely be cheering you guys on, God knows when LG will update.

Nice..... I'm no good with codeing but if you need a tester I'll risk my G3...:good:

We need help people! Someone who knows a little about this can shed some light of what we need to accomplish this port?

Pm me if you guys need a tester

I have a g3 d855, if you need tester for that, I could help in the future.

t-shock said:
Cloudyfa might able to help
Ps Good to see that someone started working on the M version
Ps2 I have seen you trying to port android wear to galaxy gear 1
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Yeah. Unfortunately I no longer have a Gear 1, but someone has picked up where I left off. And thankfully, someone with the Verizon G3 and some porting experience is taking a look into modifying the boot.img to support M and has provided me with a baseline updater-script that I can modify to fit the situation.
GTMoraes said:
That's pretty awesome! Unfortunately I cannot help more than just cheer for you guys.
I've got a D855 and I have some experience messing around on Linux and Windows. If there's anything else I could help, just PM me
Tapatalked thru my LG <3
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If I get a port running smoothly on my D850, we are then going to branch to the VS985, then the D855 should be right behind.
jdhud024 said:
I also am a beginner to porting ROMs but have both a Linux and Windows workstation, so I am here for help if needed. New XDA account, forgot old my old account's credentials lol.
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Will keep that in mind. Thanks.
SQUISHYxBANANA said:
This is good news! I cant code atm but I was looking for this ROM. I read that they released the beta rom So I knew it was only a matter of time before someone created one for the G3
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Just double checking that you know that currently all I have is the files merged for a ported system currently, not a flashable ROM yet, right? Either way, I will keep everyone up to date on the status of the port here.
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I can't help with anything ATM, but I'm glad to see this being worked on so soon, I'll definitely be cheering you guys on, God knows when LG will update.
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Right? Well the good news is that me and my new partner are making headway, so we will be updating everyone on progress hopefully tomorrow, but if not, in the next few days.
nickitnite said:
Nice..... I'm no good with codeing but if you need a tester I'll risk my G3...:good:
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What model do you have?
MidnightDevil said:
We need help people! Someone who knows a little about this can shed some light of what we need to accomplish this port?
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Someone is currently working with me to progress forward. Thanks for the concern though!

TekGadgt said:
Yeah. Unfortunately I no longer have a Gear 1, but someone has picked up where I left off. And thankfully, someone with the Verizon G3 and some porting experience is taking a look into modifying the boot.img to support M and has provided me with a baseline updater-script that I can modify to fit the situation.
If I get a port running smoothly on my D850, we are then going to branch to the VS985, then the D855 should be right behind.
Will keep that in mind. Thanks.
Just double checking that you know that currently all I have is the files merged for a ported system currently, not a flashable ROM yet, right? Either way, I will keep everyone up to date on the status of the port here.
Right? Well the good news is that me and my new partner are making headway, so we will be updating everyone on progress hopefully tomorrow, but if not, in the next few days.
What model do you have?
Someone is currently working with me to progress forward. Thanks for the concern though!
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I've got a D850. It is my daily driver but tend to try a new load every month right now I'm on Cyanide 13.3.

@TekGadgt, brilliant! Godspeed!

nickitnite said:
I've got a D850. It is my daily driver but tend to try a new load every month right now I'm on Cyanide 13.3.
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I'll PM you if I get it booting on mine so you can test as well before release. It's my daily driver too, so I'm a bit nervous, but what's life without risk?
MidnightDevil said:
@TekGadgt, brilliant! Godspeed!
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Thank you! We're working on modifying the CM12.1 boot.img to support M currently. Then all I need to do is modify the updater-script and all should be proper for the D850. Then we'll be moving on to other G3 models.

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I'll PM you if I get it booting on mine so you can test as well before release. It's my daily driver too, so I'm a bit nervous, but what's life without risk?
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I'd deffinetly be willing to be a tester as well I can risk my D850 just pm me if you need a tester

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I've got a D850. It is my daily driver but tend to try a new load every month right now I'm on Cyanide 13.3.
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TekGadgt said:
I'll PM you if I get it booting on mine so you can test as well before release. It's my daily driver too, so I'm a bit nervous, but what's life without risk?
Thank you! We're working on modifying the CM12.1 boot.img to support M currently. Then all I need to do is modify the updater-script and all should be proper for the D850. Then we'll be moving on to other G3 models.
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I've flashed many ROMs and Tried to hack out some changes like camera fps and battery life mods some worked and some almost bricked my phone (no boot screen or any kind of light lol) so I'm willing to wrisk it to be on the cutting edge.......