Hi guys,
I'm a newbie in android forum, especially streak (just use it for 1 week, still using donut). I've tried to seach but haven't found any thread discussing this, so pardon me if it actually already discussed. Just delete this thread then.
In browsing for official froyo update i come up to this faq in dell site:
http://en.community.dell.com/support-forums/mobile-devices/f/3824/p/19353639/19777562.aspx#19777562
And when following the link, i found source for 2.06 :
http://opensource.dell.com/releases/streak/
Now I wonder if there are chefs who already utilize this source? I mean, even android 2.0 have some new functionalities compared to donut, right? (http://developer.android.com/sdk/android-2.0-highlights.html)
Or, do i missed something here? My apologize if so
2.06 is for elair aka android 2.1
dell said the 2.2 source would be released in a few weeks.
nothing new here, move long..
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Hi,
I've started to download all the listed tools from AOSP and from Chulri's XDA post but wanted to start the discussion on what steps would be needed to create a gingerbread rom for our Gen8 devices.
My initial questions:
1- Would the driver's source from Archos that are currently written for 2.2 be compatible with 2.3? Can they reasonably be updated?
2- Aren't there two approaches we could use? Update the kernel to be compatible with 2.3 or back port 2.3 to be compatible with our existing kernels?
I apologize for probably sounding ignorant but this is all learning for me and any help is greatly appreciated. If nothing else, this thread would be a great place to discus the steps it would take to develop a Gingerbread rom from a high level stand point.
Mr. Clown - I'd appreciate leaving this in the devel forum since it is specific to devel for 2.3 and gen8 and not just an "is it possible" thread.
Thanks!!
-Nate
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do you have kernel dev experience for linux/unix?
if yes concentrate on cm a lot of development has been done.
there are phones who have almost identical components ( well the usb attached screen is a problem)
the recovery will be hell of a problem too..
if you never worked with that stuff (at least i hope you are a c crack otherwise look for other stuff to learn c .kernel development is one of the hardest stuff you can pick in softwaredev.) look for another project where somebody could guide you and teach you stuff the first project will be learning the second could be a very specific project like this where you have to work on your own
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gbohm said:
do you have kernel dev experience for linux/unix?
if yes concentrate on cm a lot of development has been done.
there are phones who have almost identical components ( well the usb attached screen is a problem)
the recovery will be hell of a problem too..
if you never worked with that stuff (at least i hope you are a c crack otherwise look for other stuff to learn c .kernel development is one of the hardest stuff you can pick in softwaredev.) look for another project where somebody could guide you and teach you stuff the first project will be learning the second could be a very specific project like this where you have to work on your own
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Hi, thanks for the reply. I've been reading just about all of Chulri's posts in his thread and I know $aur0n would answer specific questions if I asked. Other than that, I took a few C++ classes a few years ago but never took the OS/Hardware level classes. I stopped at advanced/e intermediate algorithms and data structures. Either way, I was hoping to start a discussion with this thread about steps that would be needed to happen to build a gingerbread ROM.
But if anyone wants to read along with me about kernel devel then you can start here with me - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=11261995
Archos's git - http://gitorious.org/archos/
Chulri's How to - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=891056
Chulri's tool and fantastic following discussion (still trying to comprehend all of it) - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=10033305#post10033305
Really Thank you for start this thread!
And when you've developed a gingerbread rom, i think the best would be if you work together with $aur0n Do think like i do?
And:
If you need a tester or somebody to do some little things, i'll do it
(At the moment i report some bugs at solune/sauron and test the bootscreens)
I want to help you with that cool project
xnatex21 said:
Hi, thanks for the reply. I've been reading just about all of Chulri's posts in his thread and I know $aur0n would answer specific questions if I asked. Other than that, I took a few C++ classes a few years ago but never took the OS/Hardware level classes. I stopped at advanced/e intermediate algorithms and data structures. Either way, I was hoping to start a discussion with this thread about steps that would be needed to happen to build a gingerbread ROM.
But if anyone wants to read along with me about kernel devel then you can start here with me - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=11261995
Archos's git - http://gitorious.org/archos/
Chulri's How to - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=891056
Chulri's tool and fantastic following discussion (still trying to comprehend all of it) - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=10033305#post10033305
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i am sorry but you will not be able to develop a kernel with some classes you took i am a dev so i am quite avit with it i come from a completly different backgroud (windows software) but i have a unbelievable hard time to find a starting point with cm7 for sgs although there other developers around
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That's understandable. If development is going to be tough or near impossible, I'd hope to try before I give up. Right now I'm learning about kernel development but would love it if someone could help me focus.
Is the touch display driver the hardest part to upgrade? What changed in 2.3 that makes updating the driver so difficult? Or would it be better to "back port" 2.3 to be compatible with archos's driver?
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xnatex21 said:
1)Is the touch display driver the hardest part to upgrade?
2)What changed in 2.3 that makes updating the driver so difficult?
3)Would it be better to "back port" 2.3 to be compatible with archos's driver?
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1) I would say one of the hardest parts
2) I think the archos drivers aren't compatible, so ...
3) ... this would be better because then you've better drivers support (for each hardware)
Again:
I think this project is assomeI'd love to be a helper/tester.
I've seen several references to an alpha version of Gingerbread sources posted by Dell, so I looked here:
http://opensource.dell.com/releases/streak/
It appears Dell removed the Gingerbread folder. Does anybody know if they are still available somewhere?
This thread has something relevant, but I'd like to see the source as Dell posted it.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=999150
Tried to post this on the development forum, but I don't have the post count to do so.
Thanks.
AWD_Maniac said:
I've seen several references to an alpha version of Gingerbread sources posted by Dell, so I looked here:
http://opensource.dell.com/releases/streak/
It appears Dell removed the Gingerbread folder. Does anybody know if they are still available somewhere?
This thread has something relevant, but I'd like to see the source as Dell posted it.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=999150
Tried to post this on the development forum, but I don't have the post count to do so.
Thanks.
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I really dont know why they removed it, but I have the source.
I'll stick it in my dropbox..
If you want to get involved with getting it working better then I'm more than happy to share it! as I am having a bear with sensors .
Thank you very much. I've been following your progress on the Gingerstreak thread and wondered where you got the sources.
Off course I'd like to get involved, although this would be the second time I try to compile Android (the first was for a Sharp Netwalker, which I failed miserably - the kernel booted a console, but never got the Android system to come up). I have experience programming in C for microcontrollers but never worked on something this big before.
Just give me some pointers and I'll try my best =)
well its best to discuss it on IRC #dellstreak, but building the kernel isn't hard (once you got past the typos and static links in the source code).
sounds like you needed to work on the ramdisk, on your sharp.
we have all that working, but any help investigating why the sensors/power is messed up is very much appreciated.
I'll up the code now, I did start to set up a gitweb, but for some reason (quite possibly my stupidity) it doesnt want to sync with my source
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/29656352/Streak_GB_opensource.tar.gz
Is there a chance That Someone with appropriate qualifications prepare for us a version 3.2 for the Folio?
in the forum of Vega They did a version of Vegacomb 3.2 Build 6.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1221336
Cant the vegacomb be flashed on to the folio ?, would be nice sins mine is updated to the latest official patch and i cant rly do so much fun stuff with it.
i think folio development is dead and in this forum all mod is discontinued ..
Only hope is mblaster and MrMEEE
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i think folio development is dead and in this forum all mod is discontinued ..
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Just google for "dexter folio". First hit is dexters homepage. You will find a link to his current support forum there... He is not inactive, just moved somewhere else.
@Jon2555: I am not working on a 3.2 port. I don't know much about porting (this is basically the reason why i have not answered your pm yet, sorry). I prefer android versions that can be compiled from source.
I know that you don't work on 3.2 version but you have some skills and android 4.0 will open source and you'll can compile it. We're hoping
Dexter in this forum :
http://tabletroms.com/forums/folio-rom-development/
and bsx Made a new update From 1.7 vegacomb
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Dexter in this forum :
http://tabletroms.com/forums/folio-rom-development/
and bsx Made a new update From 1.7 vegacomb
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What about this update?
Something better?
I used Folio3x before, but too slow for everyday use.
Poor graphic performances.
Functioning quite well. Especially those who suffered from the button crazy.
Neutralize the buttons on the right side and only use the buttons HC.
Moved to proper forum.
Anyone done this? Article was posted yesterday.
http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2400264,00.asp
No, I haven't. But there is more then one way to install ICS, take a CustomROM
This isn't much different from the kang builds posted on the development area..I don't see how this is unique, p4, it's the 7500+ series. Then again, there isn't any official ICS update.
Edit: I was told to ask this in this section of the forum so here goes.
Hi,
some time ago i bought a 50€ chinese tablet to mess with. It has android v4.0.4 on it and is very slow/ has a lot of useless stuff. In my attempt to educate myself on Android OS, I'm trying to build my own custom rom for it using this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1801690
I'm at the point where I could repack my work and flash it to this tablet, but all i've achieved so far is simplified version (less random apps and few tweaks here and there) of existing rom.
I want to update this tablet's android version but I'm completely unsure how I'm supposed to do that and google isn't being of any help as the search results are just bunch of those irritating blog posts that in nutshell just explain how to plug your usb cable into your pc.
No updates are provided by the manufacturer himself (duh).
Do I have to get desired android version's source code and integrate it with existing files or something?
Any help is appreciated.