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I wanted to know are there any developers who is willing to teach me the basics of rom building along with the code associated with it and guide me in the creation and/or modification of my own rom. If so contact me or comment here with tutorials.
Thank you in advance.
MiguelGQJD said:
I wanted to know are there any developers who is willing to teach me the basics of rom building along with the code associated with it and guide me in the creation and/or modification of my own rom. If so contact me or comment here with tutorials.
Thank you in advance.
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You have two options and they are both mentioned in the stickies right above you..
1) Build one from scratch from AOSP source
2) Build one from an existing ROM
MiguelGQJD said:
I wanted to know are there any developers who is willing to teach me the basics of rom building along with the code associated with it and guide me in the creation and/or modification of my own rom. If so contact me or comment here with tutorials.
Thank you in advance.
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See the link below for more links.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=706847
Also, if you really want to get deep, look at the Android Google Groups. Much of it is way over my head, but either I'm getting taller or it's getting shorter every day...
Basically what I want to do is take the FRX07 bundle.zip and simply replace that system.ext2 with the one from this build (That's a direct link to the .rar file, btw).
The Sense build comes in system.sqsh form and I have already managed to convert that into a working system.ext2.
My dilemma comes in here.. I need help determining which files I need to replace/modify in the initrd.gz/rootfs/system folder/etc. in order to boot this build with the most current features of FRX07 (rootfs and whatnot).
I have some experience with modifying initrd.gz and rootfs images, but I'm still extremely noobish in the sense that I don't know exactly which coding I must change to get the desired effect.
I appreciate any helpful insight in advance!
EDIT: Also, it would be VERY helpful if someone could explain the functions and purposes of the rootfs.img, initrd.gz, and kernel. I have my speculations and assumptions, of course, but knowing for sure gets me a step closer to what I want. again, thanks in advance!!
maff1989 said:
Basically what I want to do is take the FRX07 bundle.zip and simply replace that system.ext2 with the one from this build (That's a direct link to the .rar file, btw).
The Sense build comes in system.sqsh form and I have already managed to convert that into a working system.ext2.
My dilemma comes in here.. I need help determining which files I need to replace/modify in the initrd.gz/rootfs/system folder/etc. in order to boot this build with the most current features of FRX07 (rootfs and whatnot).
I have some experience with modifying initrd.gz and rootfs images, but I'm still extremely noobish in the sense that I don't know exactly which coding I must change to get the desired effect.
I appreciate any helpful insight in advance!
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90% of the work that went into FRX07 is in system.ext2, not anywhere else. Plus the rootfs itself is designed specifically to work with the system.ext2 from FRX07. That's not to say that it's impossible to modify it, but no forum thread will ever tell you all the changes you'd need to make to get that up and running.
rpierce99 said:
90% of the work that went into FRX07 is in system.ext2, not anywhere else. Plus the rootfs itself is designed specifically to work with the system.ext2 from FRX07. That's not to say that it's impossible to modify it, but no forum thread will ever tell you all the changes you'd need to make to get that up and running.
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Ohh I see, about the rootfs and the system.ext2. But that's not to say that the work that went into the FRX07 system.ext2 wouldn't be useful for another .ext2
I know the basics of modifying the system and rootfs and I have a general idea of what needs to be done, so all I'm looking for is sorta a nudge in the right direction. I'm not expecting a to-do list, but a little goes a long way.
Plus, I doubt Google would have anything useful on this topic, especially in reference to the Tilt2. Hence, this thread lol.
tiad8
maff1989 said:
Ohh I see, about the rootfs and the system.ext2. But that's not to say that the work that went into the FRX07 system.ext2 wouldn't be useful for another .ext2
I know the basics of modifying the system and rootfs and I have a general idea of what needs to be done, so all I'm looking for is sorta a nudge in the right direction. I'm not expecting a to-do list, but a little goes a long way.
Plus, I doubt Google would have anything useful on this topic, especially in reference to the Tilt2. Hence, this thread lol.[/QUOTE=maff1989;15812348]
you can ask tiad8 he will help u cuz he's a lover of sense build so he will tell u what to do and actually i think he created dis build so u can vist his site http://www.tiad8.com and ask him and he will help u .
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alaa_hany47 said:
you can ask tiad8 he will help u cuz he's a lover of sense build so he will tell u what to do and actually i think he created dis build so u can vist his site http://www.tiad8.com and ask him and he will help u .
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Couldn't be more wrong. klinux created the Sense build, it was originally called 'rosie' before tiad8 took it and butchered it to make it appear like it was his work...
alaa_hany47 said:
you can ask tiad8 he will help u cuz he's a lover of sense build so he will tell u what to do and actually i think he created dis build so u can vist his site http://www.tiad8.com and ask him and he will help u .
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Tiad8 doesn't know ****. Pardon the French. But thanks for the suggestion.
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Couldn't be more wrong. klinux created the Sense build, it was originally called 'rosie' before tiad8 took it and butchered it to make it appear like it was his work...
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I noticed his skills in butchering.
what base are you using for the sense build? I have a successful build booting. The problem I have is with the sqsh file. If I unsquash it and try to rebuild it I get an error on boot. How did you convert it over? And do you have a working radio?
Never mind. I got it from the first post. That one is really slow port of Hero build. I have one that is a direct port and a lot smoother with the exception of the radio not working. But I am using completely updated rootfs, kernel, and initrd. The ones from xdandroid work just fine. But I use these kernels. I dunno if they are different from the ones directly from xdandroid site.
taylorhome11 said:
But I use these kernels. I dunno if they are different from the ones directly from xdandroid site.
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That's XDAndroid's repo for kernels... There's a .35 and .39 tree there as well.
arrrghhh said:
That's XDAndroid's repo for kernels... There's a .35 and .39 tree there as well.
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Thanks for clearing that up
I am no moderator but just want to share/implement this idea.
The following tags/titles are needed to be implemented in DEVELOPMENT area .
1.Thread rules for Rom developers
[ROM][ANDROID Ver.][DATE] <NAME OF ROM>[Version of your ROM]
•[ROM] indicating a ROM related thread
•[Android ver] Android version name ex: ICS or GB
•[DATE] must be in the [day.month.year] form. Example: [06.05.12]
•<NAME OF ROM> name of your rom
•[Version] is the version of YOUR ROM (not the android version)
ex : [ROM][ICS][6.5.2011]MIUI V4!| Working Camera & NEW FIXES ![v11.06]
NOTE: DO NOT MENTION NEO/NEO V IN THE TITLE cause we got separate sections for them , if the OP needs he can mention it in the first post of his thread .
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2.Thread rules for Kernel developers
[KERNEL][ANDROID Ver.][DATE] <NAME OF YOUR KERNEL>[Version of your KERNEL]
•[KERNEL] indicating a KERNEL related thread
•[Android ver] Android version name ex: ICS or GB
•[DATE] must be in the [day.month.year] form. Example: [06.05.12]
•<NAME OF KERNEL> name of your KERNEL
•[Version] is the version of YOUR KERNEL
ex : [KERNEL][ICS][6.5.2011]Pwn Kernel [v0.7]
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3.Similarly the same rules for other category thread creators
Instead of [ROM] you will mention according to which category your thread fall
•[DEV] - Development for any special projects or Apps
•[MOD] - Hack & Modifications for the phone
•[FIX] - Fixes for known issues & bugs
•[R&D] - Research & Development for Devs only, when gathering data for a new projects
•[HOWTO] / [GUIDE] - How to instructions and Guides
•[TOOL] - Development related tools
•[THEME] - themes (themes and apps section)
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4.The people new to XDA community & Noobs
Unlike the Developers & other people there is only ONE simple rule for you guys to follow ,DO NOT POST/START A THREAD JUST TO ASK YOUR QUESTION IN THE DEVELOPMENT FORUM , Use the GENERAL SECTION to post your questions
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NOTE : All the above tags/titles should be in capital letters only
If I've missed any let me know ill add it asap
If you have any questions about this new naming scheme, or concerns or questions in general, please do not hesitate to PM me or ask me in this thread.
This is all a work in progress, and if things need to be changed, we will change them as needed. Please bear with me as I try to sort this all out for the good of the forum.
This worked out well in other fourms so i request YOU the developers , modders , themers , & noobs to accept this proposal and help us in keeping the fourm organised and simple
THANK YOU EVERYONE
IN-THREAD Idea !!!
Before you read this idea i want to make sure you know that all the extra work for implementing this will be done by me . all you do is just paste it . Hope you like the idea
Currently this will take time to implement cause of my SEM Exams till may 15 , will start working asap after my exams start.
1. Screen-shots
All the screen-shots provided by the ROM developer will be modified to be simple and fast loading.
Example :
All the processing & editing will be done by me , so that the dev's feel no burden because of this idea.
Kernel developers your benchmark scores will also be processed this way .
Just wanted to implement this so that all NEO V rom threads are simple and attractive (minimalistic )
Image Details
TYPE : .PNG
DIMEN'S: 1024 x 342 pix
Compressed for faster loading , but will see that quality will not be compromised mostly.
2.Thread Title
If you feel the above idea to be too simple then heres something to make your thread more attractive
I will provide ROM/KERNEL related threads with a TITLE image which represents their ROM/KERNEL . 2-3 Best features which you think will highlight youur ROM/Kernel will also be shown in that IMAGE .
And Firstly the most active Kernel's/Rom's will get the TITLE IMAGES
EX: ICS kernels / ICS ROMS First .
finally i got one to show u as a example
1)
2)
seems like xda is compressing the images (image 1) when i upload it , so i am using an alternative DEV-HOST file sharing site to provide you with best quality images as in image 2
More services coming soon
backup post 2
backup post 3
Comments , suggestions are welcome
Nice idea,will be easy to sort out everything
You forgot themes,here's a suggestion for themes
•[THEME] Indicating a Theme related thread
•[For which ROM] For which type of rom(like stock or aokp or cm or miui)
•<NAME OF THEME> name of your Theme
•[Version] Latest version of the theme
•[DATE] Last updated day,must be in the [day.month.year] form. Example: [06.05.12]
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example,
[THEME][ICS 4.1.A.0.562] Xperia S for ICS [v1.20][23.04.2012]
ThilinaC said:
Nice idea,will be easy to sort out everything
You forgot themes,here's a suggestion for themes
example,
[THEME][ICS 4.1.A.0.562] Xperia S for ICS [v1.20][23.04.2012]
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forgot it , thanks i will add asap
Good idea and thank you for your contributions
Best Regards
Good to see such young blood on the forums!
Keep it up.
I agree with all except the capital case idea.. CAPITALS IS SCREAMING!!
I dont want to scream
shardul_seth said:
Good to see such young blood on the forums!
Keep it up.
I agree with all except the capital case idea.. CAPITALS IS SCREAMING!!
I dont want to scream
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Come on pleaseeeeeee , for the community , it looks good and BOLD as to represent a title.
& thank you , i like the way you appreciate & help others , your awesome
Great contribution! I have stuck the thread and hopefully will be implemented by all the developers of this forum for the benefit of all members, to easily find the rom, updates, etc. Thanks!
poyensa said:
Great contribution! I have stuck the thread and hopefully will be implemented by all the developers of this forum for the benefit of all members, to easily find the rom, updates, etc. Thanks!
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Indeed a good idea Vimjam
go ahead with this, but if the people learn how to search then they dont have to start a new thread in general, they can ask thier questions in General Chat at the general topic, or they can look in the sticky thread of mine, because i must report 2 a 3 times a day to close a thread to another thread, of double post or its already posted, i hope you understand me, if everyone post my general chat or sticky in thier sig (i mean recognized peeps like vimjam etc) we come a lot further and then everyone knows that
I really appriciate that.
but again mate... GOOD JOB
Edit: What about Contributors, any good ideas for us ??
Pandemic said:
Indeed a good idea Vimjam
go ahead with this, but if the people learn how to search then they dont have to start a new thread in general, they can ask thier questions in General Chat at the general topic, or they can look in the sticky thread of mine, because i must report 2 a 3 times a day to close a thread to another thread, of double post or its already posted, i hope you understand me, if everyone post my general chat or sticky in thier sig (i mean recognized peeps like vimjam etc) we come a lot further and then everyone knows that
I really appriciate that.
but again mate... GOOD JOB
ok i will edit my first post and will redirect them to your GENERAL CHAT thread
Edit: What about Contributors, any good ideas for us ??
give me your ideas & i will try my level best to implement them , but as my exams are until MAY 15th i will be little less active until then.
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Any suggestions are welcome , thank you for your valuable time
I edited the title of my rom in Neo and Neo V section
I think this should be a generally accepted way to name threads since it's a simple way for users
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TYPE : .PNG
DIMEN'S: same width & height as above provided images
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What are the dimensions for the images?
krabappel2548 said:
I edited the title of my rom in Neo and Neo V section
I think this should be a generally accepted way to name threads since it's a simple way for users
What are the dimensions for the images?
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1024 x 342 pix
finally i got one to show u as a example
1)
2)
seems like xda is compressing the images (image 1) when i upload it , so i am using an alternative DEV-HOST file sharing site to provide you with best quality images as in image 2
comment on the image 2 , suggestions are always welcome
vimjam said:
finally i got one to show u as a example
1)
2)
seems like xda is compressing the images (image 1) when i upload it , so i am using an alternative DEV-HOST file sharing site to provide you with best quality images as in image 2
comment on the image 2 , suggestions are always welcome
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Vim can you make one for me?
Pandemic said:
Vim can you make one for me?
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sure can you give me some details like what matter should i keep on the banner ....
Nice idea thanks
vimjam said:
sure can you give me some details like what matter should i keep on the banner ....
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Do what ever you like mate, here is my pic, you may change the colour or anything else, do what ever you like
im a Recognized Contributor so a nice text by it is nice to like, stanidng ready for your probs and im always be helpfull, or something like that
PLEASE CAN SOME ONE UPLOAD THE SYSTEM FILES FROM THE STOCK ROM. THANK YOU. I HAVE TRIED TO EXTRACT THE .rfs FILE TYPE IT BUT NO LUCK.
LINK TO THE STOCK ROM http://timcordova.com/iamtimmah/andr..._UEKI8_MIN.rar
THANK YOU IN ADVANCE.
Ratchewer said:
PLEASE CAN SOME ONE UPLOAD THE SYSTEM FILES FROM THE STOCK ROM. THANK YOU. I HAVE TRIED TO EXTRACT THE .rfs FILE TYPE IT BUT NO LUCK.
LINK TO THE STOCK ROM http://timcordova.com/iamtimmah/andr..._UEKI8_MIN.rar
THANK YOU IN ADVANCE.
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Welcome to Dev.
1. This is Dev. Not Q&A. Not "herpy-derpy I don't know how to mount rfs" fun time. We're not here to help you with your stupid problems that you could have just googled.
2. ALL-CAPS IS NOT CRUISE CONTROL FOR COOL. Even if it was, even cruise control needs a decent driver.
Now google, "How to mount RFS in (operating system, preferably linux), and see what you get.
Good? Good.
Now, lock or move.
apapousek said:
Welcome to Dev.
1. This is Dev. Not Q&A. Not "herpy-derpy I don't know how to mount rfs" fun time. We're not here to help you with your stupid problems that you could have just googled.
2. ALL-CAPS IS NOT CRUISE CONTROL FOR COOL. Even if it was, even cruise control needs a decent driver.
Now google, "How to mount RFS in (operating system, preferably linux), and see what you get.
Good? Good.
Now, lock or move.
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Well if u are here to help why not make helping easier. after all why are we all here for?
well never mind after a brain steaming i have made it.
And for anyone who might need it. I did this in windows OS no mount or so ever.
1. change the file type to .IMG and use any ISO software that is registered to extract the file.
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Well if u are here to help why not make helping easier. after all why are we all here for?
well never mind after a brain steaming i have made it.
And for anyone who might need it. I did this in windows OS no mount or so ever.
1. change the file type to .IMG and use any ISO software that is registered to extract the file.
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This is Dev. Not Q&A. People shouldn't go to Dev to ask questions about general Android information. Furthermore, I'm here to publish to push forward (in the limited ways I can) development for the Galaxy Player. Dev's don't need crap mucking up this area.
apapousek said:
This is Dev. Not Q&A. People shouldn't go to Dev to ask questions about general Android information. Furthermore, I'm here to publish to push forward (in the limited ways I can) development for the Galaxy Player. Dev's don't need crap mucking up this area.
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well dosen't extraction needed in development process or you just jump and and start development. well move on ok i found my solution. ENJOY.
Ratchewer said:
well dosen't extraction needed in development process or you just jump and and start development. well move on ok i found my solution. ENJOY.
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Many times, no. It's not needed. For basic compilation, it's really not. Anyway, many people can just dump the files they need from the device itself.
This thread might help in the future : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1385061
maan you guys should take it easy on a newbie.
As in the thread... I already have Apt-X enabled headphones, and I'm thinking of getting SGSIII but CM is crucial feature for me. Maybe someone could confirm it?
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As in the thread... I already have Apt-X enabled headphones, and I'm thinking of getting SGSIII but CM is crucial feature for me. Maybe someone could confirm it?
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aptx is proprietary, one have to pay to use it, hence CM will not include it, which leads us to ask, which kind soul have ripped the codec and kindly placed in a CWM zip in anonymous site for all to download???
cx5 said:
aptx is proprietary, one have to pay to use it, hence CM will not include it, which leads us to ask, which kind soul have ripped the codec and kindly placed in a CWM zip in anonymous site for all to download???
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Hi
are you saying there is such a CWM zip out there?
Thanks
beng
BenG7 said:
Hi
are you saying there is such a CWM zip out there?
Thanks
beng
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So sorry, NO.
I am asking if some kind soul did it. .
cx5 said:
So sorry, NO.
I am asking if some kind soul did it. .
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=45831034?
@ BenG7, thanks for links with instructions of : -
Could it be as simple as extracting:
- libbluetooth_jni.so (?),
- libbt-aptx-4.0.3.so,
- libbt-codec.so (?),
- libbt-codec-aptx.so
from /system/lib from the default rom
and copy these into the /system/lib of the desired rom with the same permissions?
Have you tried it?
or do you want me to try it? I don't know how, but I will study your instructions in much more detail and reply later. I doubt I can make it work, not only am I not computer programming coding literate, but am also busy with work.
Still, it's great advice / tips.
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@ BenG7, thanks for links with instructions of : -
Could it be as simple as extracting:
- libbluetooth_jni.so (?),
- libbt-aptx-4.0.3.so,
- libbt-codec.so (?),
- libbt-codec-aptx.so
from /system/lib from the default rom
and copy these into the /system/lib of the desired rom with the same permissions?
Have you tried it?
or do you want me to try it? I don't know how, but I will study your instructions in much more detail and reply later. I doubt I can make it work, not only am I not computer programming coding literate, but am also busy with work.
Still, it's great advice / tips.
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No I haven't tried yet, to be honest I want to be cautious and gather all the information I can get before I try as I am no developer. Don't try either, look here, it's already been tested:http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=45831034
but surely there must be some developer tool that could allow to track these pointers, I am investigating the point
Thanks
beng