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Hello,
I believe a lot of us would like to do it, so let's please describe here how-to:
1. Linux
2. Mac os Leo
3. Windows
Gurus, please contribute!
Excellent initiative, I could write a short howto for Arch Linux later.
But one thing though, it might be a good idea to mention in the first post that you can't actually boot a custom kernel yet.
ddewbofh said:
Excellent initiative, I could write a short howto for Arch Linux later.
But one thing though, it might be a good idea to mention in the first post that you can't actually boot a custom kernel yet.
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Indeed agree, but to try we need to have it!
My topic about compiling kernel sources has already many infos so do you think another similar topic is really necessary ?
alx5962 said:
My topic about compiling kernel sources has already many infos so do you think another similar topic is really necessary ?
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Your thread is excellent but I'd guess that this thread would be more oriented towards "hand-holding", really basic guides. Your topic was very broad requiring going to the android developers site and reading their docs on cross-compilation. Gathering that info into easier guides could be beneficial, if not to demystify the process.
As it stands right now just compiling modules seems almost insurmountable. But if the information needed could be condensed into simple guides it could show that while it takes considerable time and effort it's not an impossible task even for developers not familiar with cross-compiling kernels.
And information information on setting up cross-compilers for Win, Mac and popular Linux distros is nice to have available in an easy to find topic anyway.
IMHO, the easiest way to make modules would be a virtualbox image already set up with arm gcc, kernel sources and X10 kernel config. It's a long process to set everything up; virtualbox makes this easier and cross platform.
maxrfon said:
Hello,
I believe a lot of us would like to do it, so let's please describe here how-to:
1. Linux
2. Mac os Leo
3. Windows
Gurus, please contribute!
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Sources are here :
http://developer.sonyericsson.com/cws/download/1/823/877/1278570405/X10_mini_Donut_100630.tar.gz
Rest can be done in same way as for "big" X10.
alx5962 said:
IMHO, the easiest way to make modules would be a virtualbox image already set up with arm gcc, kernel sources and X10 kernel config. It's a long process to set everything up; virtualbox makes this easier and cross platform.
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Do you have such virtual box image or whatever it is?
maxrfon said:
Do you have such virtual box image or whatever it is?
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yep but can't share it as everything is set up in french and I'm sure you'll not like this
anyway, i'm sure the owner of this thread will enjoy to create one.
alx5962 said:
yep but can't share it as everything is set up in french and I'm sure you'll not like this
anyway, i'm sure the owner of this thread will enjoy to create one.
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Yes, french for me is a bit difficult
Ok i managed to make Ubuntu on my Parallels, just finished with the gcc. Let's see how it works.
Maybe i will share it.
kernel config is included in the /etc folder if I remember well, hope it's the same for the mini X10
It's actually in /proc
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It's actually in /proc
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Hi zdzihu,
I managed somehow install arm gcc on my Ubuntu. Now it's time for the tools.
So i would like to ask what config should i use arm v4? V5?
I am so tired with this linux things, but finally at least the demo busybox compiled well
So i tried to compile with arm-v5te config but for flash read (which is normaly working) it says
Code:
# ./dump_image system /sdcard/tt.bin
error reading system: Inappropriate ioctl for device
My task it not to run flash tools available, but my own, to compile all myself, to try to do the trick with the CPU to accept kernel, that i compiled.
Thanks.
The Snapdragon is armv7 compliant, so that should be your target.
ddewbofh said:
The Snapdragon is armv7 compliant, so that should be your target.
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http://jackytw.blogspot.com/2009/11/howto-run-native-linux-application-on.html
This tut i was using.
I can't find v7 .. Should i consider the V as the CPU ver?
Then its 1136 if i am not wrong?
maxrfon said:
http://jackytw.blogspot.com/2009/11/howto-run-native-linux-application-on.html
This tut i was using.
I can't find v7 .. Should i consider the V as the CPU ver?
Then its 1136 if i am not wrong?
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Are you using that tool to build the toolchain? In that case it might not have the option to build for that arch. The best way to make sure you get the correct one is to build it manually from scratch.
ddewbofh said:
Are you using that tool to build the toolchain? In that case it might not have the option to build for that arch. The best way to make sure you get the correct one is to build it manually from scratch.
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Looks like there is no other tut to build the toolchain. I searched days and nights to find something working.
I even compiled bysybox with it and it works on my x10!
But i found some sources of flash backup, called nandtools, compiled them well, no errors but the exec files are 4x bigger than the precompiled ones... And it makes the IOControl error..
the NDK won't compile, it requires Makefile or Android.mk and those are real headache to learn.
The Makefile from the archive is not compatible with NDK's make system and so on...
And so 2 weeks..
Pufff.. I am so tired if just linux things
Any hand?
Hi there, ARM is backward compatibile so compiled for v5 should run just fine. Problem must be somewhere else... I'm at work at the moment so I can't help much
By the way, there was some kind of dedicated flash tool posted already HERE, maybe you could check with jerpelea for re-upload?
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Hi there, ARM is backward compatibile so compiled for v5 should run just fine. Problem must be somewhere else... I'm at work at the moment so I can't help much
By the way, there was some kind of dedicated flash tool posted already HERE, maybe you could check with jerpelea for re-upload?
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You see, i need to compile mine, i have enough tools here already working, but my task is to compile my own and that's why i need a toolchain.
NDK is ok for the kernel, i compiled it already. But the native applications are not supported fully. Like write is deprecated and you can't use this function, and lot other limitations. So independent toolchain would help.
That's the point.
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So independent toolchain would help.
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PM sent =)
I decided to make my first custom rom. The main difference over klin1344's klassic is the fact that we can customize what we want with the aroma installer. As of now, there's no customised interface (and there will not be. Consider this like WT Ho's rom for the 5.0).
I stop working on it because I want to try something other than stock. Also thanks for your consideration for this rom. (I will continue the maintenance of it though)
Features:
- Stock 2.3.6 XXKPQ
- Rooted
- Busybox
- Deodexed
- Zipaligned
- Aroma installer: An interactive installer
- Multiple bootanimations.
- Choice between TW 3.0, TW 4.5, Go launcher EX, Xperia S launcher
- Possibility to install DSP manager and voodoo app (for sound enchance)
- Features the CWM 5.0.2.7 (Intl Only. Kernel based from steve's 3.0) (V.1.0)
- US users will recieve the latest klin's R2 custom kernel* (V.1.0).
- Intl and US compatibility in a single zip. (v.2.0)
- SuperSU (v.3.0)
Changelog:
Code:
[B]V.3.0 (Vita) FINAL [/B]
- Deodexed and Zipaligned
- SuperSU is used instead of SuperUser
- Updated Google Play Store, Maps and Youtube app (Can play 720p) (It's real this time)
- Possibility to add Antutu Cpu Master Free (For Overclock)
[B]V.2.0 (Radiance)[/B]
- Name changed only to Renaissance
- Possibility to chose the device type (Thanks to dark_valor's Terra Silent)
- New Honeycomb bootanimation
- Possibility to add terminal to the rom
[B]v.1.0 (Etincelle)[/B]:
- Initial Release.
Download:
1.0
Intl: Intl Renaissance 1.0 Download
US: US Renaissance 1.0 Download
2.0: Renaissance 2.0 Download
3.0: Renaissance 3.0 Download
If you want there's the Xperia S Wallpapers: Xperia S Wallpapers Download
If there's a problem with antutu, install the apk here: Cpu Master Apk Download
If there's a problem with terminal reinstall it.
Instructions:
1. Boot into Cwm
2. Backup
3. Wipe data (BEFORE IT IS MANDATORY)
4. Run renaissance-device.zip
5. Follow the instructions.
6. Reboot
7. Enjoy!
If you do like please hit thanks button. If you have problem with installation, Send me .log file in aroma. If it's problem with the rom please let me know.
Thanks to:
amarullz: for Aroma installer
Klin1344, SteveS and stratosk for the kernel related things.
WT Ho for his base for aroma installer. (and help too )
GO Dev Team , Fr4gg0r and ra3al for their launcher
Dark_balor for his kernel (terra silent)
Jackpal for the terminal emulator
Antutu for the CPU Master
As this is the last version, If you want to use something in the rom (porting) ask me first.(Mostly for Aroma)
These are the possible implementations (suggestions)
- Deodex
- Performance tweaks
- More customisation options
- Better compatibility with apps (Like deviceID hack)
reserved again
screenshots please?
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screenshots please?
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Oh sorry about that. I will put them tomowrrow. (that depends which screenshots you want?)
Is ext4 enabled for data and dbdata? From stock its stuck at rfs.
Wheatly said:
Is ext4 enabled for data and dbdata? From stock its stuck at rfs.
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Well I didin't enable ext4 so data and dbdata will be stuck at rfs. Sorry about that.
Does the CWM 5 in the kernel I gave you work well? Because when I gave it to you there seemed to be a lot of errors... But if it does, I'll probably apply those changes back to my kernel again and update to cwm 5 because it allows easier converting to ext4. Also, did stratosk give you permission because I used his cwm recovery files from his sources. (just making sure, so he doesn't come and flame me for porting cwm5 from his sources without permission)
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When you sent it to me back then it wasn't working well. So I fixed the errors on it (I did send a PM for you for testing). I do got permission from stratosk (that's why I put him in the thanks section.) I think I have the US kernel in my mediafire account. I'll upload it so both devices will have justice.
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When you sent it to me back then it wasn't working well. So I fixed the errors on it (I did send a PM for you for testing). I do got permission from stratosk (that's why I put him in the thanks section.) I think I have the US kernel in my mediafire account. I'll upload it so everyone will have justice.
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Ok thanks. But how exactly did you fix it? I didn't flash the kernel you gave me but where are your sources? (the Linux kernel is GPL licensed, so it's mandatory to have a source )
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Never mind for now I will just extract the initrd from your kernel and use git to track the changes from the one I sent to you.
But really, you need to provide a source if you release a kernel, as per the GPL license.
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From which release of the Klin rom you based yours ?
If it's from the R5, did you had the font that were missing ?
Is it supercharged ?
For the kernel I'm also curious to know what are the change you have done
Dark_Balor said:
From which release of the Klin rom you based yours ?
If it's from the R5, did you had the font that were missing ?
Is it supercharged ?
For the kernel I'm also curious to know what are the change you have done
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He based it off stock rom. Tomorrow I'll figure out how he fixed cwm 5.0.2.7 from his initramfs.
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klin1344 said:
Never mind for now I will just extract the initrd from your kernel and use git to track the changes from the one I sent to you.
But really, you need to provide a source if you release a kernel, as per the GPL license.
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I had the source before but my ubuntu 12.04 bugged with my old computer (nvidia problem) so I downloaded 11.04 but I forgot to do a backup.
zaclimon said:
I had the source before but my ubuntu 12.04 bugged with my old computer (nvidia problem) so I downloaded 11.04 but I forgot to do a backup.
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If you can extract the initramfs then that's basically your source because cwm is only an initramfs change.
But again, how did you do it? Surely you remember what changes you did? It sounds like a minor tweak because you sent me your kernel a matter of hours after I sent you mine.
Btw, you know that you can downgrade ubuntu without losing data right? Ndiswrapper wasn't working on 12.04 so I put my 11.04 disc in and was able to install without losing all my personal files.
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klin1344 said:
If you can extract the initramfs then that's basically your source because cwm is only an initramfs change.
But again, how did you do it? Surely you remember what changes you did? It sounds like a minor tweak because you sent me your kernel a matter of hours after I sent you mine.
Btw, you know that you can downgrade ubuntu without losing data right? Ndiswrapper wasn't working on 12.04 so I put my 11.04 disc in and was able to install without losing all my personal files.
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I made some changes to the init.rc and lpm.rc I think.
Screenshots like Homescreen, App drawer, Notification place thingy, and settings.
EcHoFiiVe said:
Screenshots like Homescreen, App drawer, Notification place thingy, and settings.
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Because it is a stock rom (with multiple apps) I won't put screenshots. Once 2.0 will be released (UI modifications) I will put them. You can backup and try it?
zaclimon said:
When you sent it to me back then it wasn't working well. So I fixed the errors on it (I did send a PM for you for testing). I do got permission from stratosk (that's why I put him in the thanks section.) I think I have the US kernel in my mediafire account. I'll upload it so both devices will have justice.
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I made some changes to the init.rc and lpm.rc I think.
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Ok, I just used git to check your initramfs for your INTL kernel, and lpm.rc is exactly the same as my source, and in init.rc it's also the exact same thing as my source for the CWM 5.0.2.7 beta (not on github anymore), except that you forgot a '/' in enabling bootanimation support.
So I'm confused. When I gave you my kernel, there seemed to be many errors because I was screwing with my partition filesystems, and also got a lot of "md5 mismatches" when trying to convert, so I decided to stop and work on other things. You got it working, and you claimed that you "fixed the errors in init.rc and lpm.rc" without proof with a proper source when you CHANGED NOTHING AT ALL. You probably just got lucky with CWM restoring and no md5 mismatches like I had. So you're releasing a kernel with a CWM 5 port that I completely did, and claiming that YOU fixed most of the errors and got it working when proof shows that all you did was download my source before I deleted it and simply compiled them with SteveS's one click compiling script.
And since you don't have a Github account or a source of any sort, you thought you could get away with tricking everybody that you "fixed the CWM errors", when the work was originally done by me. You changed nothing at all. It was not my intention to flame you, but seriously, I am disapointed . I'm really discouraged and very tempted to just take down all my work for the Galaxy Player and just keep all the development to myself. Maybe that's why precious devs keep leaving XDA because people just use someone else's work and package it as their own. Learn to give proper credit to other people, and if you really didn't make something, don't act or say that you did.
Ok, I'm done. Really needed to vent.
klin1344 said:
Ok, I just used git to check your initramfs for your INTL kernel, and lpm.rc is exactly the same as my source, and in init.rc it's also the exact same thing as my source for the CWM 5.0.2.7 beta (not on github anymore), except that you forgot a '/' in enabling bootanimation support.
So I'm confused. When I gave you my kernel, there seemed to be many errors because I was screwing with my partition filesystems, and also got a lot of "md5 mismatches" when trying to convert, so I decided to stop and work on other things. You got it working, and you claimed that you "fixed the errors in init.rc and lpm.rc" without proof with a proper source when you CHANGED NOTHING AT ALL. You probably just got lucky with CWM restoring and no md5 mismatches like I had. So you're releasing a kernel with a CWM 5 port that I completely did, and claiming that YOU fixed most of the errors and got it working when proof shows that all you did was download my source before I deleted it and simply compiled them with SteveS's one click compiling script.
And since you don't have a Github account or a source of any sort, you thought you could get away with tricking everybody that you "fixed the CWM errors", when the work was originally done by me. You changed nothing at all. It was not my intention to flame you, but seriously, I am disapointed . Maybe that's why precious devs keep leaving XDA because people just use someone else's work and package it as their own. Learn to give proper credit to other people, and if you really didn't make something, don't act or say that you did.
Ok, I'm done. Really needed to vent.
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ok don't go blaming me BECAUSE IT GOT ERRORS when YOU sent it to me. I corrected some errors but I can't remember which ones is it. I can't get lucky if EVERY of my backups works(Because I got errors for md5 mismatch as well too). It is sure that your init files are the same because I used some of the text you used when you were building YOUR R1 kernel. (so basically I used some of your sources) but you were always complaining about ext4 not working so you gave up on CWMR5.0. and when I said I've fixed them you didin't tested it. DON'T GO COMPLAINING IF YOU DIDIN'T EVEN TESTED IT. (also check all the init files to be sure and also check the thanks it is `kernel related things`.) -___-
EDIT: If you want all the credits. You can have them. I should have said that you made all the changes but the problem was that you gave up on CWMR5.0 so I was like (The kernel works now but I won't release it because you already have your custom kernel with CWMR3.)
Ramdisk Hijack - what is it?
- We are trying to load a custom ramdisk in order to be able to load a non-Sony based ROM on a locked bootloader using 2nd-init. This is a work in progress.
How can I help?
- My source code is here: https://github.com/keiranFTW/huashan_ramdisk-hijack also, you will find how to install this on there too.
You'll probably wonder why I'm trying to hack the stock ramdisk in - because my phone is my only device, I also need to use it as a phone. Once I can fix things this way I can move to using CyanogenMod Ramdisk.
Progress? CyanogenMod is currently booting on the phone but there are lots of non-working features.
This is not a ROM, do not install this unless you know what you are doing.
On completion I will give you this in form of an update.zip
#keiran
Any developers willing to help me out here?
I am busy with personal work, will check this out later... FYI you can't boot everything on same kernel... Specific kernel patches are required for some ROMs... Without those patches crucial rom features may not work...
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DooMLoRD said:
I am busy with personal work, will check this out later... FYI you can't boot everything on same kernel... Specific kernel patches are required for some ROMs... Without those patches crucial rom features may not work...
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I know this, and some of these kernel patches can be loaded as a module or even the ROM source code edited to suit the needs of the stock kernel.
Edit: I have had many people asking me if kexec could work, and the answer is no, probably not. Why? Because it requires a in-kernel patch as well as a module and so it is not possible to get it to work as we cannot flash a new kernel.
I have an idea and I'll start to merge changes soon
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I am not experienced in kernel dev but maybe i can contribute in limited extent.
Unluckily, i also got "NO" in bootloader unlockable and very dissappointed to see that.
I hope someone will be able to find an alternative.
Have you looked at this?
http://www.xda-developers.com/android/locked-bootloader-xperia-s-and-want-cm10-no-problem/
Work in peace...
OP
can you link me to some good references about chroot? I got the basic understanding, want to try it on linux on my laptop.
Closest analogy i can draw is the linux live cd, which runs the OS live without installation. If thats the case, and if we succeed in this process, we could use some partition to dump cm and run it from there.
But lets not get too far, im still in infancy stage.
Regards
Yasir
finally Got the basics of what you are doing... You are essentially doing the same thing letama atis112 and company did to run cm10 usng stock kernel, but hijacked stock ramdisk to run cm ramdisk.... Seems a good idea but will only work for CM10 (4.1 based) and later when locked bootloader gets 4.3, we could get cm10.2 as well. If you are doing the same thing they did, then hopefully it will work soon. If its something different, then wish u luck, ill keep tracking ur progress.
Yes, he is trying to have it done the same way as letama, atis and others with one minor difference - we don't have pre_hwconfig.sh, so he's trying with chargemon. Older ramdisk Keiran's github worked fine, but after some commits he made it doesn't boot. When I try with older ramdisk and newest step2.sh, everything except sdcard works fine. I have an idea - what if we kill every process with every possible way(killall5, pkill,etc) and then start it manually, by calling them from /system/bin? Maybe it's the way.
Some offtop here:
Maybe the kernel from leak works on locked BL's? If DooM haven't changed anything in it - it's very possible. Maybe someone with 4.3 leak on their phone would try locking the bootloader?(Of course only if that person knows how to unbrick, if something goes wrong).
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Yes, he is trying to have it done the same way as letama, atis and others with one minor difference - we don't have pre_hwconfig.sh, so he's trying with chargemon. Older ramdisk Keiran's github worked fine, but after some commits he made it doesn't boot. When I try with older ramdisk and newest step2.sh, everything except sdcard works fine. I have an idea - what if we kill every process with every possible way(killall5, pkill,etc) and then start it manually, by calling them from /system/bin? Maybe it's the way.
Some offtop here:
Maybe the kernel from leak works on locked BL's? If DooM haven't changed anything in it - it's very possible. Maybe someone with 4.3 leak on their phone would try locking the bootloader?(Of course only if that person knows how to unbrick, if something goes wrong).
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I assume you have the same issue of unlockable BL? anyways, i am waiting for 4.3 so that after playing with, we can try and run cm10.2 at least... + miui
I've redone your work, and i can succesfully hijack ramdisk...
I've CM booted up, but:
1. graphical glithes (i know the solution)
2. no baseband
3. no sdcard (inner, external)
But it's improvement
Source: https://github.com/dh-harald/hijack-ramdisk-huashan
dh.harald said:
I've redone your work, and i can succesfully hijack ramdisk...
I've CM booted up, but:
1. graphical glithes (i know the solution)
2. no baseband
3. no sdcard (inner, external)
But it's improvement
Source: https://github.com/dh-harald/hijack-ramdisk-huashan
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If my girlfriend would let me and I was near you I would kiss you right now :*
Jokes aside, I think I might be able to fix SD card and the rest
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I dont think any processes with late_start class are working... This would explain SD and also network.
Try:
/system/bin/sdcard /data/media /mnt/shell/emulated 1023 1023
/system/bin/qseecomd
/system/bin/secchand
Anything really..
When I was hijacking ramdisk before but loading the stock ramdisk just for testing I also lost network as well as sdcard, and I'm sure that I lost WiFi too. A possible solution would be *not* to stop these services maybe?
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New source code is at: https://github.com/keiranFTW/huashan_ramdisk-hijack
- Updated to work with Android 4.3
- Using 2nd-init instead of chroot
- Recovery included (not sure if working)
#keiran
hijack
Hy
I modified the hijack source and recompiled the cm10.2 was.
hijack
dev tree
vendor blobs
I made a new thread on xda.
bagyusz said:
Hy
I modified the hijack source and recompiled the cm10.2 was.
hijack
dev tree
vendor blobs
I made a new thread on xda.
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Hey,
Thanks, your changes have helped a lot, so I have expanded on them to make it possible to integrate into AOSP more easily. I also use /system/bin/chargemon instead of system/bin/wipedata, it is earlier in boot process.
I also might want to note that you are not killing all processes, you need awk {'print $2'} instead of awk {'print $2'}
But yeah, great work.. you did what many others couldnt.
My repositories:
dev tree
vendor blobs
hijack
Feel free to add pull requests, and i can add you to the repository if you like.
Keiran
If only this could be done in other devices, as I also have a locked Xperia, but it's a Live Walkman. Unfortunately it also has the Unlock Bootloader: "NO", so if could also be ported to other devices it would be great. Not forcing or pushing you, but trying something more updated than 4.0.4 would be great
is this...?
@KeiranFTW & @bagyusz
sick work guys way to not never give up and accomplish what was thought to not be possible goes without saying one of the best development breakthroughs this year!
hey, in either of your opinions would this in some way be portable to our locked as **** bls on S4 Verizon and AT&T? We havent had ASOP capabilities or 4.4 for that matter yet and everyone is stuck on safestrap 4.3 stock kernels. Any help on this would be much appreciated. Its either trying to port this method or trying that new AnyKernel2.0 today not trying to hard brick heh
msm7x27
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would this method work on any msm7x27 after pointing partitions ?? @KeiranFTW
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I still don't know what you're talking about. eace
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concerning hijack
KeiranFTW,
i am sorry to bother you with what may or may not be a 4 square dev question(s).
can i attempt something similar without building custom kernel? ( i read evrything i can but, lack funds for proper hardware so am limited.)
can i alter the insmod-ing of kernel modules to come as close to the beginning of the boot process as possible and have hardware functional in spite of slaying zygote/android userspace ?
this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1937328 outlines a means to
mount?load? a loop device from init.rc
my thought is as i have a gt-p5210 x86 device it might be possible to fire up (no matter how ugly)
a livecd or straight forward ext4 linux.img.
I would be interested in any insight/ideas you may have toward that end.
thank you for your time.
m
Hi,
Just wondering if/when MadCatz will release the kernel?
I know linux being GPL, it has to be shared, but not sure about Nvidia's sources?
I'm new to android but not java(my day job) and linux.
I've compiled and installed my own kernels on desktop and on my mobile phone (Nokia N900).
I want to try and add a few things.. ie filesystem/DVB/webcam support etc.
Following this how to.
Apologies for the delay in getting this released. Here's the kernel source:
ftp://86.54.116.234/pub/software/mojo/firmware/mojo-jb-kernel.tar.gz
Mad Catz Rich said:
Apologies for the delay in getting this released. Here's the kernel source:
ftp://86.54.116.234/pub/software/mojo/firmware/mojo-jb-kernel.tar.gz
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Sweet! many thanks :victory:
:highfive:
:good:
omg.... does this mean we can finally have a cifs module!? AWESOME!
So now that the kernel source is avialable, I'm looking forward to the first custom kernels. Would be great to have some kernel optimizations and other tweaks built in :good:
RollingRoman said:
So now that the kernel source is avialable, I'm looking forward to the first custom kernels. Would be great to have some kernel optimizations and other tweaks built in :good:
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Yes i hope someone can make a kernel to re-apply resolution settings on the m.o.j.o, as mad catz said to me via a phone call some tv's can't adjust to 1080p natively because the os is preventing it,and stupidly they removed the resolution changing slider in settings don't ask me why they did that?
If there is a way to set resolution without endangering the console booting up afterwards would be awesome,i am thinking it is there but hidden away and accessable some way but don't know how,developer options can be opened but not resolution settings as far as i have found any way.
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Yes i hope someone can make a kernel to re-apply resolution settings on the m.o.j.o, as mad catz said to me via a phone call some tv's can't adjust to 1080p natively because the os is preventing it,and stupidly they removed the resolution changing slider in settings don't ask me why they did that?
If there is a way to set resolution without endangering the console booting up afterwards would be awesome,i am thinking it is there but hidden away and accessable some way but don't know how,developer options can be opened but not resolution settings as far as i have found any way.
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I think it automatically sets the resolution based on the TV/monitor, try a different one?
TMK, the slider has nothing to do with the kernel.
gwaldo said:
I think it automatically sets the resolution based on the TV/monitor, try a different one?
TMK, the slider has nothing to do with the kernel.
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I would do that but i only have a panasonic 50" plasma it's a 600hz 1080p it p50x50b model,there are 2 variants of it a hd ready and a 1080p model,i know it's the 1080p model as i used blu ray and xbox 360 and a wiiu etc in 1080p modes so it's definately not 720p only on my model.
I still think it is possible to reinstate that hdmi resolution slider though? I would love for someone to find a fix for that to bring back the slider though.
It also has nothing to do with the overscan as that's off,and the guy said it's an argument between the console's os and the tv,but maybe if i had an option to change resolution within the console when in operation it would ammend this,resolution changer pro works then looses usability eventually and it's awkward and time consuming to get that to work,only for it to stop after a time?
There is no forced hdmi resolution setting in the tv menu unless of course there is in engineer mode but all that seems to do when entered is show test and it's results coming up as ok,after testing it factory resets the tv as well so sick of trying that now.
Someone needs to get a custom rom made up with kitkat and 1080p natively set.
Mad Catz Rich said:
Apologies for the delay in getting this released. Here's the kernel source:
ftp://86.54.116.234/pub/software/mojo/firmware/mojo-jb-kernel.tar.gz
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Unable to untar the tar.gz file. It says "tar: kernel/drivers/net/wireless/bcm43341/src/include/proto/p2p.h: Cannot open: Not a directory" and there are many lines like this. Tried everything from sudo, sudo -s, chmod, chown....
Also it says cannot mkdir: is not a directory
Its a .h and .c files ofcourse they aren't directories! Its not letting me execute make without errors since my source is like crap crawling with this "NOT A DIRECTORY"
Nothing is working. Command used was tar xvfz mojo-jb-kernel.tar.gz with many combinations and OS is Ubuntu 12.04 LTS 64 bit...
Mad Catz Rich said:
Apologies for the delay in getting this released. Here's the kernel source:
ftp://86.54.116.234/pub/software/mojo/firmware/mojo-jb-kernel.tar.gz
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Can you help me. Is there any other place from where I can get source?
Thanks in advance..
Kingshoo said:
Can you help me. Is there any other place from where I can get source?
Thanks in advance..
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Hey,
I suggest downloading with wget or a good download/ftp application if it's timeout on you.
It's not corrupted, it worked for me and the date stamp is still the same.
gwaldo said:
Hey,
I suggest downloading with wget or a good download/ftp application if it's timeout on you.
It's not corrupted, it worked for me and the date stamp is still the same.
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It doesn't time out but it says some .c and .h cannot open: Not a directory when I use tar to extract it. Then I thought that I should install something else to extract and tried ARC. It extracted and then the same message box as appeared in windows 7 OS "file already exists cancel or overwrite"
I then said overwrite and then I get the extracted package. I just want to ask you that when you extracted it did you got any errors? What procedure you used to extract it? I downloaded twice with same results...
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Hey,
I suggest downloading with wget or a good download/ftp application if it's timeout on you.
It's not corrupted, it worked for me and the date stamp is still the same.
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OK as per your suggestion I used wget c and the address. That gave me again the same file and upon extracting it I am getting same errors.
May be that the file isn't corrupted as you can extract it and its possible that I am doing something wrong in extraction..
I tried to create the kernel from sources and got a make error, to remove that I must delete a line in the make file (Line no 603) and after that I can successfully compile the zimage. But the issue is that after completing the procedure for boot.img file the original and compiled one has a difference of 0.1 MB and device don't boot with the newly compiled boot.img
Please if you can provide me with the steps on how you exctracted it and which OS you are using?then it will be really helpful. Also can you please upload the makefile of kernel and config.gz file you are using to make the kernel...
One useful information that can prove that there is an issue in extraction:
Extracted content on windows OS with Administrator priviledges: 42889 items , 487.8 MB
Extracted content on Ubuntu with Tar and other utilities: 42692 items, 482.5 MB
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Hey,
I suggest downloading with wget or a good download/ftp application if it's timeout on you.
It's not corrupted, it worked for me and the date stamp is still the same.
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Seems like you are the only person who can help me as no one else seems to be active on MOJO development department. Sorry to disturb you again friend but you know I tried extracting on Android too and it failed there too!
I am completely exhaused with two days 24hrs of searching only extraction process. Please let me know if you successfully compiled and booted the kernel on your MOJO. If yes then I need more information from you as I had compiled the kernel but as I told you earlier it didn't worked... Please reply ASAP
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Seems like you are the only person who can help me as no one else seems to be active on MOJO development department. Sorry to disturb you again friend but you know I tried extracting on Android too and it failed there too!
I am completely exhaused with two days 24hrs of searching only extraction process. Please let me know if you successfully compiled and booted the kernel on your MOJO. If yes then I need more information from you as I had compiled the kernel but as I told you earlier it didn't worked... Please reply ASAP
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Hi,
I'm in Aust. so there's a time difference.
I'm also about to leave on a 4week holiday and don't have my mojo dev stuff on my laptop.
I just used tar -vxzf filename
I think the only errors were a bad lsymbolic links which arent required.. from memory I could be wrong.
If you read the other threads here, I and someone else explain how we got the kernel compiled and yes it works fine.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2691985&page=2
You dont use their makefile you recreate it .
If this is your first linux kernel or even android kernel, it's a tricky process and it takes time research all the steps.
Good luck
gwaldo said:
Hi,
I'm in Aust. so there's a time difference.
I'm also about to leave on a 4week holiday and don't have my mojo dev stuff on my laptop.
I just used tar -vxzf filename
I think the only errors were a bad lsymbolic links which arent required.. from memory I could be wrong.
If you read the other threads here, I and someone else explain how we got the kernel compiled and yes it works fine.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2691985&page=2
You dont use their makefile you recreate it .
If this is your first linux kernel or even android kernel, it's a tricky process and it takes time research all the steps.
Good luck
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I have gone through with the links you provided already and I understand every bit of conversation. Yes I am new to kernel compiling but its reasonably understandable.
I respect your valuable answer no matter when you reply since you have a minute for me and don't worry about TimeZone differences as I am not in a great hurry, I just don't wish to waste time on errors for which I ain't responsible
OK I tried compiling modules for which I had to compile the kernel to get the module.symvar file and "THE MODULES WORK!" that too with the Default kernel Makefile and ofcourse my own module Makefile.
"You dont use their makefile you recreate it" this line you wrote.. What do you mean by that??
I mean were you talking about the kernel Makefile or our own module Makefile, Please clear me here? As far as I know the Kernel Makefile should be the same when only compiling the stock kernel as that is my purpose "JUST TO COMPILE THE STOCK KERNEL"...
My compiled kernel boots but just shows a black screen! I don't want to spoil your holidays sincerely but if some help I can get from you then I will be able to relieve me from this burden
Hmm got it compiled finally even after that make issue with -k flag to make
Also all I needed was ramdisk from latest OTA and not the one from the kernel. That was the issue with kernel booting but it freezing at blank screen...
RESOLVED :highfive:
Kingshoo said:
Hmm got it compiled finally even after that make issue with -k flag to make
Also all I needed was ramdisk from latest OTA and not the one from the kernel. That was the issue with kernel booting but it freezing at blank screen...
RESOLVED :highfive:
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Glad you got it working.
Re the makefile, I think you have to run config first to check your systems compilers/linkers/etc which then creates the makefile.
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Mad Catz Rich said:
Apologies for the delay in getting this released. Here's the kernel source:
ftp://86.54.116.234/pub/software/mojo/firmware/mojo-jb-kernel.tar.gz
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is there any reason this is done via some random ftp server and not some place like github/bitbucket with better management? or heck even sourceforge would be an improvement.
is that account for developer outreach? are there any datasheets on the components used in the device? sony does a beta program for updates on their flagship devices have you considered doing something similar where people can grab images and help test updates? ever think about tossing the device trees up for aosp to help encourage a porting of 3rd party roms and spread the community?
the nook color and touchpad being hack and having Cyanogenmod and the like being ported to it drove sales up, i would imagine having a hackable android console that isnt some no name chinese brand would probably do decent. unfortunately now with android tv you guys have some serious competition on the horizon, its a matter of how you go from here and try to make the most of it so everyone already has your product and doesnt need another.
edit: i also see there is several updates yet only one kernel source... any chance of updated source?
@Mad Catz Rich
The new update (205-TS) has a new kernel build of May 2nd.
Any chance that can be put on the server?
from http://madcatz.com/mojo/en-ca/
Ready to Root
As any Android power-user knows, the best way to get the most out of your device is to root it. Root access opens up all sorts of options including adding custom keymapping capabilities and installing custom ROMs. Mad Catz provides a short step-by-step guide to rooting, and our tech support team is ready to help.
The best part – rooting won’t void your warranty.
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Please help, tech support team!
We need custom ROMs!
make kernelversion
3.4.35
This is only to be used if you know what you are doing. This enables Unsigned Kernel Modules on the SCH-i545 (NC5/NK1), and the i337 (NC1).
Flash downloaded zip in Recovery.
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=95916177934548235
Package of Modules built by @Surge1223:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/mpyeju0082c6f9m/modules.zip?dl=0
NOTE: Many of these are useful, but don't just load them for fun, they can be dangerous. Also, some do not function as expected, i.e. fastchg.ko has no effect, this is known, but I use that module in specific to test if modload is functioning.
Usage:
-- ALL of these commands must be run as root ("SU' in terminal/ADB Shell)
-- Run "Modload" to enable unsigned modules
-- Run "insmod /path/to/module.ko" to load a specific module
-- Run "rmmod modulename.ko"
-- Run "lsmod" to view a list of currently loaded kernel modules
-- Run "Modload -r" to re-enable kernel module signature checks
Credits:
This is completely based off of @jeboo's original BypassLKM exploit on MK2.
The whole script is kanged from @Surge1223 's update of the BypassKLM exploit to NC5.
@tulth found the memory address to overwrite to re-enable this exploit on NK1.
I just packaged it into Surge's ModLoad script.
Screenshot of usage:
http://imgur.com/Yk9uq6e
This allows kernel to be setup on non unlocked bootloader correct? If so that's pretty neat. I have mdk just was wondering.
And so it begins!
bryantjopplin said:
This allows kernel to be setup on non unlocked bootloader correct? If so that's pretty neat. I have mdk just was wondering.
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Only kernel modules.
Sent from my SCH-I545 using XDA Free mobile app
Great to see the fight still rages on!!
jeboo said:
Great to see the fight still rages on!!
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Haha. Good to see you around [emoji14] If you want to join the telegram group chat we have going about Kexec/the boot loader, just let me know, you are more than welcome.
I've been doing some research on this as of late (basically by tweaking the stock kernel and testing different gov's, turning off MP-Decison, etc) Now I want to learn more of what these unsigned modules are about. I have 2 questions. First is can we use other modules outside of the ones Surge compiled? (Like load in the smartassv2 gov or insert and overclock and voltage crtl) Second is for basic understanding can we get a description for each of the modules included in the package?
Thank you @npjohnson and @Surge1223 for your continued work on the VZW s4. I like so many are eagerly checking the thread for updates on the bootloader unlock!
wavedashdoc said:
I've been doing some research on this as of late (basically by tweaking the stock kernel and testing different gov's, turning off MP-Decison, etc) Now I want to learn more of what these unsigned modules are about. I have 2 questions. First is can we use other modules outside of the ones Surge compiled? (Like load in the smartassv2 gov or insert and overclock and voltage crtl) Second is for basic understanding can we get a description for each of the modules included in the package?
Thank you @npjohnson and @Surge1223 for your continued work on the VZW s4. I like so many are eagerly checking the thread for updates on the bootloader unlock!
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A kernel module can execute code at the kernel level. I.e. make SMC Calls, and device hardware calls, and a lot more.
Any valid (signed or not) kernel module will attempt to load, but obviously fail if it isn't written correctly.
As for the modules in the zip, several are test modules, and some do not work correct, I haven't tested them all. The QuickCHG.KO one does not work for example. Feel free to test and report which ones work.
About 5 pages back in the boot loader thread, surge released over/under clocking modules (don't use if you aren't sure of what you are doing!). I would not recommend including these in a ROM (the over clocking ones), as the basic user will likely wayyy over clock and bad things will ensue.
Building a basic Linux kernel module is a complex process, as in most cases, you have to compile the module along with a kernel meant for your device. (Use NC5 source). If you need any help, I can put you i n touch with some helpful sources on building Kernel Modules.
I doubt a governor would come in the form of a module... But you could probably find a way to set the governor using a governor module and a ROM to enable governors. Also, don't load modules made for other devices/other kernels, as we mist remember, this is still the TW kernel.
npjohnson said:
A kernel module can execute code at the kernel level. I.e. make SMC Calls, and device hardware calls, and a lot more.
Any valid (signed or not) kernel module will attempt to load, but obviously fail if it isn't written correctly.
As for the modules in the zip, several are test modules, and some do not work correct, I haven't tested them all. The QuickCHG.KO one does not work for example. Feel free to test and report which ones work.
About 5 pages back in the boot loader thread, surge released over/under clocking modules (don't use if you aren't sure of what you are doing!). I would not recommend including these in a ROM (the over clocking ones), as the basic user will likely wayyy over clock and bad things will ensue.
Building a basic Linux kernel module is a complex process, as in most cases, you have to compile the module along with a kernel meant for your device. (Use NC5 source). If you need any help, I can put you i n touch with some helpful sources on building Kernel Modules.
I doubt a governor would come in the form of a module... But you could probably find a way to set the governor using a governor module and a ROM to enable governors. Also, don't load modules made for other devices/other kernels, as we mist remember, this is still the TW kernel.
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I've had the conservative governor working for quite some time.
Has increased my battery life slightly but noticeable.
Do the modules that surge released also support u/v and o/v as well? or do you know?
I have tried building the kernel modules with nc5 source but haven't been able to get past a few errors but I do plan to get back to it sometime.
Do you mind pm'ing the sources you are speaking of? or post them here whichever you prefer
Thanks.
klabit87 said:
I've had the conservative governor working for quite some time.
Has increased my battery life slightly but noticeable.
Do the modules that surge released also support u/v and o/v as well? or do you know?
I have tried building the kernel modules with nc5 source but haven't been able to get past a few errors but I do plan to get back to it sometime.
Do you mind pm'ing the sources you are speaking of? or post them here whichever you prefer
Thanks.
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Which source? The NC5 kernel is what I was talking about. Then you can kang Linux modules for just about everything else. Other than the governors, this have to be specific to our device.
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Which source? The NC5 kernel is what I was talking about. Then you can kang Linux modules for just about everything else. Other than the governors, this have to be specific to our device.
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I mean the sources for building kernels.
I know where to get nc5 from.
I want to try to import other governors eventually once I get past my errors.
klabit87 said:
I mean the sources for building kernels.
I know where to get nc5 from.
I want to try to import other governors eventually once I get past my errors.
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Well, I could describe it to you, but I'd butcher how to setup a kernel build env. @tulth could describe it much better.
To build a kernel module, you have to build them with the kernel. Honestly though the readme for the NC5 kernel describes the process fairly well.
I can walk you through general kernel building, but each one requires different tools/toolchains.
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Well, I could describe it to you, but I'd butcher how to setup a kernel build env. @tulth could describe it much better.
To build a kernel module, you have to build them with the kernel. Honestly though the readme for the NC5 kernel describes the process fairly well.
I can walk you through general kernel building, but each one requires different tools/toolchains.
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Oh ok. I thought you might have a few reliable threads/guides that I may not have seen yet.
I have the environment and toolchains setup I just have some errors that keep getting in the way so it never compiles.
I may take some time this weekend to setup my system as a dualboot again.
Been quite a while since I've done it.
Any particular problems with building anything android on the latest ubuntu?
I would like to use the latest LTS 64 bit
klabit87 said:
Oh ok. I thought you might have a few reliable threads/guides that I may not have seen yet.
I have the environment and toolchains setup I just have some errors that keep getting in the way so it never compiles.
I may take some time this weekend to setup my system as a dualboot again.
Been quite a while since I've done it.
Any particular problems with building anything android on the latest ubuntu?
I would like to use the latest LTS 64 bit
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Stick with 14.04, and a quick note, dont go installing the newest java, because you have to have jdk 7, and at least on my end, it kept resetting default to jdk 8.
Tl:dr: don't deal with 14.10. God its a pain.
If you want to PM me the errors, I might be able to help.
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Stick with 14.04, and a quick note, dont go installing the newest java, because you have to have jdk 7, and at least on my end, it kept resetting default to jdk 8.
Tl:dr: don't deal with 14.10. God its a pain.
If you want to PM me the errors, I might be able to help.
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Thanks for the tip.
I have everything setup in a vmachine but I recall you saying a while back that you never had any luck building with a vmachine
so I'm gonna dual boot for now.
I saved a screenshot of the errors so I will find it and pm you when I can.
thanks.
Sorry if this is off topic, but with loading custom modules couldn't you in a way make NC5/NK1 compatible with AOSP Roms? Just build what they need?
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Sorry if this is off topic, but with loading custom modules couldn't you in a way make NC5/NK1 compatible with AOSP Roms? Just build what they need?
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Its called KitPop (its in the Dev section) [emoji14] MTP and WiFi softboot are the only bugs. Got WiFi AP to work.