I know SE said there will be not more updates for the X10 line. I just downloaded the Timescape Extensions Developers kit for SE developers and the virtual device they give you is an X10 running 2.3.1. Meaning I think SE has a custom build of 2.3 for X10 but are only using it for testing and releasing it to the market. Is there any way for me to strip the OS out of the virtual device and give here for someone to make it a functional OS for the X10A?
Virtual device? Hum where? Link?
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I am new android & X10 user and i have some questions.
Why everybody wants sony ericsson to release 2.2 and 2.3 versions of android?
I mean, why not everybody just install the new android version?there are so many threads explaining how.
is this, because there is not timescape and mediascape application on android and there are bugs in x10?
personally i dont update cause i dont like android's default theme and sometime there will be multi-touch update.
it's because it's more involved than just installing a new android upgrade.
modules need to be written to match the kernel to the hardware, software testing needs to be done, etc.
if it were as simple as just installing android 2.3 on any device, then yeah, we'd have no problems. however, it's a lot easier to wait for the manufacturer to slip out a test release/beta, then the devs start from there. basically, let SE do the hard work and the devs here will improve what SE comes up with into what we (users) want.
Hello, I am trying to compile CyanogenMod 5.0.8 (eclair) to the mini pro.
I chose this version because it will probably have almost everything working since the latest kernel on the x10 mini pro supports eclair.
however when I try to compile the eclair branch from the cyanogenmod source I get the following error.
Code:
error: revision eclair in CyanogenMod/android_external_webkit not found
I've looked on the internet for a solution and found something about removing a line from manifest.xml, but I haven't been able to locate it. Is there no hope for porting CM5 over then?
Greetings, Mike
what manifest.xml do you mean coz every app has an manifest.xml
please give us some information about this
edit:
i think you need the manifest.xml from browser.apk
coz its a problem with the external webkit this is the browser
and if you decompile browser.apk there is an manifest.xml (like every app has xD)
edit 2:
i've attached the original 2.1 SE Manifest.xml
Thanks, but this goes beyond my knowledge.
I think I'm going to start up trying to port a nice gingerbread theme including animations and will take a look at porting CM6 over. I have owned an android tablet before so I have some basic knowledge.
First, i want to thank cyanogenmod people for their awesome works, then dsixda for his/her Android kitchen, then XDA people who inspired me to learn about cooking ROM, you guys are awesome
Well, as the title says, i want to port CM6 Hero ROM into Sony Ericsson Xperia X8, i'm using libs from some ROM that are meant for my X8, also using ramdisk that already built in X8's Custom ROM.
Here i attach the adb logcat message when my phone boot, from what i see, there is no problem regarding the booting process of the phone in the log, but hey, i'm newbie, maybe you guys know what is the problem.
Please help me, i want to learn more about Android, well my first attempt is to port this ROM
Thanks before, Regards
aldee_s
Progress = I managed to boot the phone, i found that framework is the problem, some pre-installed application doesnt work, like terminal emulator, then the android keyboard.
How do i disable physical keyboard options in setting?
WOW! i couldnt believe that SE would be so open about this...
this info was released by SE Developer Blog... and i must say its very good info for developers (especially those who are working on custom kernel development)...
How to build a Linux kernel and flash it to the phone
it seems to be specifically for Xperia 2011 lineup devices but i think some components can be used even for X10...
something very interesting:
"The ARM cross-compiler. A cross-compiler is used to build ARM binaries on a different architecture, such as x86. This allows you to compile software (such as the kernel) into a format that the device can run. We recommend getting the CodeSourcery Lite compiler, especially the GNU/Linux variant, as you’ll need that if you want to build binaries for a full-blown Linux system on the device later. However, any EABI ARM compiler capable of compiling the Linux kernel should be enough for this step."
one of the SE devs actually posted this on Xperia Arc Android Dev thread:
KalleD said:
Hi all devs,
Please use this thread for questions related to the information in the article:
How to build a Linux kernel and flash it to the phone on Sony Ericsson Developer Blog.
We will try to monitor this thread, but we cannot guarantee an answer for every question asked.
Regards
/Karl-Johan Dahlström
Sony Ericsson Developer Program
For me more developer information please check out Developer World.
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Being not one of the newer se devices
Note: Replace/opt/arm-2010q1 with where you installed your cross-compiler. Also, this example is for Xperia™ PLAY. Replacedefconfig with the following values depending on what device you want to configure it for: Xperia™ PLAY semc_zeus_defco Xperia™ arc semc_anzu_defco Xperia™ neo semc_hallon_defco
What is the solution
Sent from my X10i using XDA App
need some help..
to configure x10i kernel what do i replace deconfig with?
eg: zeus for Play ; anzu for Arc..what for x10i..?
thnx in advance..
sumeshd said:
need some help..
to configure x10i kernel what do i replace deconfig with?
eg: zeus for Play ; anzu for Arc..what for x10i..?
thnx in advance..
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its not that straightforward... u will have to trace this defined variable among all files and check the corresponding configuration values...
also the latest Xperia devices are based on QSD8255 SoC chipset... our X10 is based on QSD8250 (older generation Snapdragon)... so u will have to search for QSD8250 specific config (values of variables) to compile this...
u can check the 2.6.29 kernel sources for X10 to get QSD8250 specific config/codes...
EDIT:
btw the kernel in latest Xperia devices is 2.6.32
for starters u can just try compiling 2.6.29 kernel released by SE for X10
FreeXperia project is already working on modded 2.6.29 kernel and they have plans for porting 2.6.32 for X10... so if u have some experience in compiling kernels/porting kernels between devices then contact jerpelea
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its not that straightforward... u will have to trace this defined variable among all files and check the corresponding configuration values...
also the latest Xperia devices are based on QSD8255 SoC chipset... our X10 is based on QSD8250 (older generation Snapdragon)... so u will have to search for QSD8250 specific config (values of variables) to compile this...
u can check the 2.6.29 kernel sources for X10 to get QSD8250 specific config/codes...
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Thanks
Sent from my X10i using XDA App
SE are on XDA!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=13548771
Another excellent thread from the DooMLoRD Thanks mate!
Can any one make a android 2.3 rom for the china phone Star A3000 which is using the mt6516 and it can only run at 207Mhz
Also for the mt6516, it can run at 416Mhz in windows mobile but why can't in android
I could be wrong, but your request doesn't seem likely to be fulfilled. The time and effort to make 2.3 compatible with your device is likely worth $1,000s of hours in labor. You'll probably have better luck asking for an actual device with android 2.3 than a custom 2.3 mod.
It's like asking microsoft to customize windows 7 to run on a Pentium (original) processor. It might theoretically be possible, but not useful.