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Shimp208's Guide to Finding the Kernel Source Code for your Device
Introduction
I see a lot of people asking how to start make custom kernels (This is well beyond the scope of this guide, for a great introduction check out Building Your First Kernel), or I want to port CM, AOKP, AOSP, etc. to my device. Well that great except you can’t begin to make a custom kernel or truly port CM, AOKP, AOSP, etc. without the appropriate kernel source code for your device. The following list tells you where you can find the kernel source code (Among other bits and pieces of code essential to development) for your device based on your manufacturer, as well as some other places to look for kernel sources.
Please Note: Not all manufactures release their kernel sources, and not all kernel sources are released for every device
Manufactures
LG
http://www.lg.com/global/support/opensource/opensource.jsp
* Under category select mobile phones and hit the search button located to the right, optionally you can enter in a model number to search for.
HTC
http://htcdev.com/devcenter/downloads
* You can easily find what you’re looking for by using the filters, for device, carrier, region, and android version. You will also find some useful files here besides kernel source code.
Samsung
http://opensource.samsung.com/index.jsp;jsessionid=52CC30D59B619BB5D77CE750C8AD80E1
* The easiest way to find your device is to use the search box and search for your devices model number.
Motorola
http://sourceforge.net/motorola/wiki/Projects/
https://github.com/MotorolaMobilityLLC
* Contains some devices kernel source code as well as many device specific proprietary files.
Kyocera
http://www.kyocera-wireless.com/support/developers.htm
* Small selection of kernel source code in addition to some other code.
Sony (Ericsson)
http://developer.sonymobile.com/downloads/xperia-open-source-archives/
* Variety of kernel sources and some interesting release notes documents
Google
https://android.googlesource.com/?format=HTML
* Very large selection of kernel sources for Google devices as well as tons of other hardware specific files.
Pantech
http://opensource.pantech.com/model/list.asp?Category=Mobile
* You have to sign-up and create an account (Don’t worry it’s free and easy) before you can download the kernel sources. You can use the list on your left to quickly scroll through the available devices to find the one you are looking for.
ZTE
http://support.zte.com.cn/support/news/NewsMain.aspx?type=service
http://support.zte.com.cn/support/ServiceCenter/ServiceMain.aspx
* Random of assortment of kernel sources, software updates, and pieces of code for ZTE devices. Note, the second link requires you to register for an account which gives you further access but requires you to wait a day of two for your account to be approved.
Asus
http://support.asus.com/download/options.aspx?SLanguage=en
* You can either preform a model name search to find your device or press the select model manually and select if from the list. Common product model families for Android include Eee Pad (Select under Eee Family) and PadFone (In Handheld and Navigation, under Mobile Phone, then PadFone series). It includes everything from kernel source, firmware, USB drivers, and manuals.
Acer
http://support.acer.com/product/default.aspx
* Includes kernel source for some phones and tablets. To find your device click on the link that says select a product model if your device is a smartphone select smart handheld then select your device model. If your device is a tablet select tablet from the family of products list then select your device model.
Archos
http://www.archos.com/support/support_tech/updates.html?country=us&lang=en
* Includes the kernel source code for many of Archos tablets from several generations of products, as well as firmware and other experimental software for the tablet.
Dell
http://opensource.dell.com/releases/
* Kernel source for many of Dell's Android devices as well as some additional patches, and driver files.
Huawei
http://www.huaweidevice.com/worldwide/downloadCenter.do?method=index&type=software
http://consumer.huawei.com/en/support/downloads/index.htm
* Kernel source for many of Huawei's devices both phones and tablets, also includes platform code, firmware, and some user manuals, you can scroll through the available software by hitting the *more* button at the bottom of the page
Alcatel
http://sourceforge.net/projects/alcatel/files/?source=navbar
* Kernel source as well as other files for development of Alcatel branded devices
Other Resources
Qualcomm
https://www.codeaurora.org/xwiki/bin/QAEP/
https://www.codeaurora.org/cgit/
* Great resource for finding the kernel source code of many Qualcomm chipsets.
Amlogic
http://openlinux.amlogic.com/index.php/Arm/Kernel_Info
* Contains kernel source code for devices based on the Amlogic 6236M(sz/sh), 7266M(sz/sh), 8226M(dvbc), or 8726M chipsets.
Allwinner
https://github.com/linux-sunxi
http://linux-sunxi.org/Main_Page
*Wide range of development resources from kernel source, to tools, and lots of other information for devices based on the Allwinner platform
I hope the information in this guide helped you out
A Note On Mediatek (MTK) Sources
While Mediatek sources are not officially available except through third-party repositories (Usually github) or some manufactures websites, Mediatek is taking steps to be more open source and GPL compliant with the release of MediaTek Labs. You can sign up for and stay up to date on MediaTek's efforts by signing up for MediaTek Lab's here.
Huge thanks to POORCOLLEGEGUY and all the other XDA writers for featuring this on the portal on October 2, 2012!
Just wanted to say Thank you!
Very Nice Share For All Dev............ Many Many Thanks For it......
Please find source for Micromax Devices!
shimp208 said:
Shimp208's Guide to Finding the Kernel Source Code for your Device
Introduction
I see a lot of people asking how to start make custom kernels (This is well beyond the scope of this guide, for a great introduction check out Building Your First Kernel), or I want to port CM, AOKP, AOSP, etc. to my device. Well that great except you can’t begin to make a custom kernel or truly port CM, AOKP, AOSP, etc. without the appropriate kernel source code for your device. The following list tells you where you can find the kernel source code (Among other bits and pieces of code essential to development) for your device based on your manufacturer, as well as some other places to look for kernel sources.
Please Note: Not all manufactures release their kernel sources, and not all kernel sources are released for every device
Manufactures
LG
http://www.lg.com/global/support/opensource/opensource.jsp
* Under category select mobile phones and hit the search button located to the right, optionally you can enter in a model number to search for.
HTC
http://htcdev.com/devcenter/downloads
* You can easily find what you’re looking for by using the filters, for device, carrier, region, and android version. You will also find some useful files here besides kernel source code.
Samsung
http://opensource.samsung.com/index.jsp;jsessionid=52CC30D59B619BB5D77CE750C8AD80E1
* The easiest way to find your device is to use the search box and search for your devices model number.
Motorola
http://sourceforge.net/motorola/wiki/Projects/
* Contains some devices kernel source code as well as many device specific proprietary files.
Kyocera
http://www.kyocera-wireless.com/support/developers.htm
* Small selection of kernel source code in addition to some other code.
Sony (Ericsson)
http://developer.sonymobile.com/wportal/devworld/search-downloads/opensource?cat=&maxItemCount=100&q=&searchTargetPage=&sortField=release_date&sortOrder=true&sortState=
* Variety of kernel sources and some interesting release notes documents
Google
https://android.googlesource.com/?format=HTML
* Very large selection of kernel sources for Google devices as well as tons of other hardware specific files.
Pantech
http://opensource.pantech.com/model/list.asp?Category=Mobile
* You have to sign-up and create an account (Don’t worry it’s free and easy) before you can download the kernel sources. You can use the list on your left to quickly scroll through the available devices to find the one you are looking for.
ZTE
http://support.zte.com.cn/support/news/NewsMain.aspx?type=service
http://support.zte.com.cn/support/ServiceCenter/ServiceMain.aspx
* Random of assortment of kernel sources, software updates, and pieces of code for ZTE devices. Note, the second link requires you to register for an account which gives you further access but requires you to wait a day of two for your account to be approved.
Asus
http://support.asus.com/download/options.aspx?SLanguage=en
* You can either preform a model name search to find your device or press the select model manually and select if from the list. Common product model families for Android include Eee Pad (Select under Eee Family) and PadFone (In Handheld and Navigation, under Mobile Phone, then PadFone series). It includes everything from kernel source, firmware, USB drivers, and manuals.
Acer
http://support.acer.com/product/default.aspx
* Includes kernel source for some phones and tablets. To find your device click on the link that says select a product model if your device is a smartphone select smart handheld then select your device model. If your device is a tablet select tablet from the family of products list then select your device model.
Archos
http://www.archos.com/support/support_tech/updates.html?country=us&lang=en
* Includes the kernel source code for many of Archos tablets from several generations of products, as well as firmware and other experimental software for the tablet.
Other Resources
Qualcomm
http://https://www.codeaurora.org/xwiki/bin/QAEP/
* Great resource for finding the kernel source code of many Qualcomm chipsets.
Amlogic
http://openlinux.amlogic.com/index.php/Arm/Kernel_Info
*Contains kernel source code for devices based on the Amlogic 6236M(sz/sh), 7266M(sz/sh), 8226M(dvbc), or 8726M chipsets.
I hope the information in this guide helped you out
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Please Give me the source for Micromax Devices (I do have Funbook Pro (P500))
any for huawei honor?
lucacerio said:
any for huawei honor?
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Check out this link for huawei honor source:
http://hbf.by/index.php?/topic/16424-huawei-honor-u8860-kernel-source-308/
thatsgamer said:
Please Give me the source for Micromax Devices (I do have Funbook Pro (P500))
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I wasn't able to find the source for Micromax devices and from what I have read they don't seem to release there kernel source . I suppose you could try contacting them about it if you wanted to.
thatsgamer said:
Please Give me the source for Micromax Devices (I do have Funbook Pro (P500))
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I wasn't able to find the source for Micromax devices and from what I have read they don't seem to release there kernel source . I suppose you could try contacting them about it if you wanted to.
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Micromax uses qualcomm chipsets. You can find their kernel here. Just look at your device's build.prop for ro.product.board. For example, my Micromax A57 uses msm7627a chipset.
Nice find I didn't realize that micromax used qualcomm I have that link in the op though already. Still great find though
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thanks for this!
codeaurora link needs to be fixed though
Mediatek
Any kernel sources publicly available for Mediatek SOCs MT(K) 6575 6577 6583 6588 ? I couldn't find anything Is Mediatek open source friendly ?
PS: I ask this because I consider buying a dual sim dual active android phone and best bang for the buck seems to be offered by MT6577 devices like ZTE Grand X (V970), Huawei Ascend G500 (U8836D,U8832D) and many other chinese phones.
Also, devices based on MT658x started appearing on the market too.
shimp208 said:
Qualcomm
http://https://www.codeaurora.org/xwiki/bin/QAEP/
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I don't think that http://https://.. is valid URL
invisiblek said:
thanks for this!
codeaurora link needs to be fixed though
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SamePaul said:
I don't think that http://https://.. is valid URL
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Thanks for pointing this out guys link should be fixed now!
" Dell "
anyone?
xtcdj15 said:
Any kernel sources publicly available for Mediatek SOCs MT(K) 6575 6577 6583 6588 ? I couldn't find anything Is Mediatek open source friendly ?
PS: I ask this because I consider buying a dual sim dual active android phone and best bang for the buck seems to be offered by MT6577 devices like ZTE Grand X (V970), Huawei Ascend G500 (U8836D,U8832D) and many other chinese phones.
Also, devices based on MT658x started appearing on the market too.
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It seems Mediatek is not that open source friendly, the small bits and pieces I could find on Mediatek SOC's were long outdated or really incomplete sources.
prasad12ka4 said:
" Dell "
anyone?
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Just updated the OP to include Dell sources
i want mediatek kernel please help me...i have new cloned phone and its touch stopped working...please help me so i can flash it with odin and update a new rom...
shimp208 said:
Sony (Ericsson)
http://developer.sonymobile.com/wportal/devworld/search-downloads/opensource?cat=&maxItemCount=100&q=&searchTargetPage=&sortField=release_date&sortOrder=true&sortState=
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Great thread, here is an update: http://developer.sonymobile.com/downloads/xperia-open-source-archives
Mediatek
shimp208 said:
It seems Mediatek is not that open source friendly, the small bits and pieces I could find on Mediatek SOC's were long outdated or really incomplete sources.
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Damn
I found few customized roms for Mediatek based phones....but virualy all of them use stock unmodified kernels form manufacturers.
Did any developer (interested in Mediatek based phones) tried to contact Mediatek regarding support policy for their SOCs ? The strange thing is that, although most mediatek based phones target Asia (China, India, etc), virtually all asian developers around xda-forum seems to target high end international phone models based on more widely spread SOCs. I wonder if this is related to poor SOC support from Mediatek or just poor phones quality. Probably first one .
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When I'll have enough posts to be able to post in devel section of the forum I'll try to contact Bruno Martin ( bgcngm ), the guy who released customized roms for both ZTE V970 and Huawei U8836D, maybe he have more details about Mediatek and this 2 phones.
How about MTK Kernel Source
Hi,
I'm currently in the process of developing a custom ROM for my Nexus 7, where I'll be editing the HCE functionality to allow me to set my own Application ID.
My main question was, after downloading the Android source onto my machine, I was wondering where I can find the source code for NFC/HCE inside the Android directory?
Any help is appreciated!
Jay
Bump - if anyone has any info i'd appreciate it !
jamesa2991 said:
Hi,
I'm currently in the process of developing a custom ROM for my Nexus 7, where I'll be editing the HCE functionality to allow me to set my own Application ID.
My main question was, after downloading the Android source onto my machine, I was wondering where I can find the source code for NFC/HCE inside the Android directory?
Any help is appreciated!
Jay
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You need to download the nfc driver from google developer site
Here for your nexus 7 you can find it:
https://developers.google.com/android/nexus/drivers
antonio8297 said:
You need to download the nfc driver from google developer site
Here for your nexus 7 you can find it:
https://developers.google.com/android/nexus/drivers
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Hi Antonio, thanks for the reply!
So you're saying for the NFC code specifically in the Nexus 7 (I'm using FLO atm) I should go fishing in the driver code, not the base Android code?
Thanks again
Jay
jamesa2991 said:
Hi Antonio, thanks for the reply!
So you're saying for the NFC code specifically in the Nexus 7 (I'm using FLO atm) I should go fishing in the driver code, not the base Android code?
Thanks again
Jay
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Into the android code there isn't any code device, only if included device config and vendor files(that are into the google sites) and the kernel source
Hello friends, I am writing so that together we will achieve something that will benefit us all.
MoKee OpenSource is based on the Google AOSP. We update our source code frequently to keep up with the latest development, and not forgetting to merge in special features of our own at the same time.
A small group of people from around the world who are interested in Android launched this project on the 12th of December 2012, and is committed to make this ROM better and better. Like most contributors of open source projects (Omni, CyanogenMod, Slim AOSPA etc), we are doing all these in our free time as our passion…
Since this project is open source, anyone interested can participate in the development (maintain new devices, contribute code etc). Newcomers are always welcomed!
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Source: official website of "Mokee open source" in the section about
This ROM is very good, delivers great performance gains on our devices, I personally used in my previous smartphone (Galaxy S2 i9100) and if not for spoiling that I still continue to use thanks to Mokee.
So now, this group has developed a community Mokee google plus (which I can not give the link, and that despite much I visit this forum for years, recently dared to enroll today, and rules are rules) You can find this easily by typing in google "open source community Mokee google plus".
In the section "Device request" please discuss who want open source Mokee for Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 and maybe if we are many, we consider and develop this excellent ROM for the device.
I and several others already did, but the more the merrier.
Cheers
I think that to create an open source rom, you should have access to the full mtk sources and model drivers, which is not the case.
gnazio said:
I think that to create an open source rom, you should have access to the full mtk sources and model drivers, which is not the case.
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but a lots of device very rigorous with his privacy code have mokee (like Sony), maybe with something port from other device or other method, but i'm not expert, thanks for comment
Obviously the more the better.
If they are fully working!
I remember using the Mokee ROM on my galaxy s2 skyrocket. Brilliant ROM i hope we can get one for the Redmi Note 2.
Lenovo is the only company to have released an Android Nougat update for an Intel Atom Cherry Trail SoC powered device.
If Lenovo releases the kernel sources for the Android N version created for its Lenovo Yoga Book (Lenovo YB1-X90F/L), developers can start working on Android N upgrades for other devices powered by the Intel Atom Cherry Trail SoCs.
Lenovo has previously released the Android Marshmallow kernel sources for the Yoga Book (https://pcsupport.lenovo.com/us/en/products/tablets/yoga-series/yoga-book/downloads/ds118515 Thus it shouldn't be a problem abiding by the General Public License v2 (GPLv2), which requires Android device makers to publish the kernel source code.
Please consider signing here: https://www.change.org/p/lenovo-kernel-sources-for-lenovo-yoga-book-android-n-7-1-1 . Thank you
True, we really Need to make Lenovo release the source Code, i hope you could edit your Petition by adding that also we Need Infos about how to use the source Code.
Greetings
I'm not sure that it would make a difference, but has anyone tried posting on their support forums or contacting them directly?
It might help our case to note that the device (the Android version, anyway) has been discontinued. I doubt we'll see any further official updates from Lenovo.
Take a look , Hope this will work for you:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/yoga-book/development/sources-yoga-book-nougat-source-code-t3765211
beltani said:
I'm not sure that it would make a difference, but has anyone tried posting on their support forums or contacting them directly?
It might help our case to note that the device (the Android version, anyway) has been discontinued. I doubt we'll see any further official updates from Lenovo.
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Only via Facebook. Got this answer:
"Thanks for reaching out. Currently, this the only open source http://lnv.gy/2DMoObI we have for Yoga Book. You can keep an eye on the support website as it will be updated if a new open source will be released. Let us know if you have other inquiries."
Feel free to post the link to the petition on the Lenovo forums or even ask them via Facebook/scoial media. The more attention, the greater the chances.
Palm Trees said:
Lenovo is the only company to have released an Android Nougat update for an Intel Atom Cherry Trail SoC powered device.
If Lenovo releases the kernel sources for the Android N version created for its Lenovo Yoga Book (Lenovo YB1-X90F/L), developers can start working on Android N upgrades for other devices powered by the Intel Atom Cherry Trail SoCs.
Lenovo has previously released the Android Marshmallow kernel sources for the Yoga Book (https://pcsupport.lenovo.com/us/en/products/tablets/yoga-series/yoga-book/downloads/ds118515 Thus it shouldn't be a problem abiding by the General Public License v2 (GPLv2), which requires Android device makers to publish the kernel source code.
Please consider signing here: https://www.change.org/p/lenovo-kernel-sources-for-lenovo-yoga-book-android-n-7-1-1 . Thank you
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THEY UPDATED IT AFTER I CONTACT THEM
CHECK IT OUT https://pcsupport.lenovo.com/us/en/products/tablets/yoga-series/yoga-book/downloads/ds118515
THE MAXIMUM POWER said:
THEY UPDATED IT AFTER I CONTACT THEM
CHECK IT OUT https://pcsupport.lenovo.com/us/en/products/tablets/yoga-series/yoga-book/downloads/ds118515
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WOW! I've passed this information along. Thanks a lot, this hopefully opens some doors
What did you do exactly?
UPDATE: It's another Marshmallow kernel source code. We need the Android Nougat kernel source code!
Palm Trees said:
WOW! I've passed this information along. Thanks a lot, this hopefully opens some doors
What did you do exactly?
UPDATE: It's another Marshmallow kernel source code. We need the Android Nougat kernel source code!
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True, i open it and it was another MM sources, i will rewrite to them again, however, i figure it out how to use it, for example specially for yoga Book Windows owners, i tried to install Android distro (Phoenixos, blissos,......) but some Drivers were missing i mean no Sound, no Bluetooth,....... but today i understood how it work, in lib/Firmware we Can add this files in any Android distro to get some or all Drivers work, but im trying to figure out how to copy-paste them inside System.sfs under Windows enviroment :fingers-crossed:
THE MAXIMUM POWER said:
True, i open it and it was another MM sources, i will rewrite to them again, however, i figure it out how to use it, for example specially for yoga Book Windows owners, i tried to install Android distro (Phoenixos, blissos,......) but some Drivers were missing i mean no Sound, no Bluetooth,....... but today i understood how it work, in lib/Firmware we Can add this files in any Android distro to get some or all Drivers work, but im trying to figure out how to copy-paste them inside System.sfs under Windows enviroment :fingers-crossed:
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Thanks! Hopefully Lenovo releases them - let me know
Get in touch with KonstaT from http://www.modaco.com/forums/forum/445-other-devices/ if you need help with the Android side.
Palm Trees said:
Thanks! Hopefully Lenovo releases them - let me know
Get in touch with KonstaT from http://www.modaco.com/forums/forum/445-other-devices/ if you need help with the Android side.
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Thanks, i will try to contact him:good:
Hello, I'm trying to find and do some experiment with Chromium source code to build Android Web Browser.
I found some source code on 3rd party site which was old and too buggy. If you have details about Official Source Code website or link then let me know.