I am pretty much not enlightened in this matter, but I am wondering if we have a kernel that supports loop devices or not? More specifically I wanted to see if the ubuntu installer would work for the x2. I have tried and it, and its a no go, so this will have been a very short walk if our kernel doesn't support loop devices. (just as a note I am running eclipse 2.2 wit all mashed-up v2)
What is a loop device?
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I am pretty much not enlightened in this matter, but I am wondering if we have a kernel that supports loop devices or not? More specifically I wanted to see if the ubuntu installer would work for the x2. I have tried and it, and its a no go, so this will have been a very short walk if our kernel doesn't support loop devices. (just as a note I am running eclipse 2.2 wit all mashed-up v2)
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I have installed debian using a installer in the market...I can't remember the name so I know that part doesn't help you at all but I do know its possible...how big are you trying to make it?
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MunkinDrunky said:
I am pretty much not enlightened in this matter, but I am wondering if we have a kernel that supports loop devices or not? More specifically I wanted to see if the ubuntu installer would work for the x2. I have tried and it, and its a no go, so this will have been a very short walk if our kernel doesn't support loop devices. (just as a note I am running eclipse 2.2 wit all mashed-up v2)
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bro, I'm thinking until the we find that magic pudding for the Droid X2, the kernel won't support a lot since Motorola has given us a pretty standard kernel and no unlock key where we can unlock our phones on our own. So, right now, the droid x2 is stuck with what the wonderful devs are/have cooked/cooking up for the red headed bastard phone.
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What is a loop device?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1585009
Not quite sure but it is part of running linux on Android.
@trafalger888 - I think your right linux will work. I believe the loop device thing is not a problem...I've gotten past the stage in getting ubuntu up where that would be an issue. Maybe ill try debian. So I believe the kernel for 2.3.5 supports these loop devices.
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Has anyone been able to port android 2.2 froyo to the hero, if so can you share the update.zip to flash
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Has anyone been able to port android 2.2 froyo to the hero, if so can you share the update.zip to flash
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Umm. This will likely be a longer port than a day or so The N1 is a different resolution, and we need to get drivers sorted.
Maybe it will be done some time, but people are only just starting work on this
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Umm. This will likely be a longer port than a day or so The N1 is a different resolution, and we need to get drivers sorted.
Maybe it will be done some time, but people are only just starting work on this
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If you go in the CDMA Hero forum, you can see that there is yet a port of froyo. Sorry for my english
But are the drivers the same as the ones from 2.1 roms
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and (correct me if wrong), but sources will eventually / soon hit the Android git's, and it's easier to build that stuff from source than trying to modify a ROM that's build for a way different device.
Not that it can't be done... but I think a lot of devs are still busy playing with kernels and optimized sense leaks, instead of trying hard to mod a Nexus-Froyo ROM, only to have sources available the moment you're done .
Froyo can run on the .29 kernel, so the drivers shouldn't be a problem.
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Froyo can run on the .29 kernel, so the drivers shouldn't be a problem.
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Well get cracking then?.... No, no, I'm only playing.
Call me over-optimistic if you want, but when I see Pulser say
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people are only just starting work on this
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....what I actually hear is "I'm on it,... You'l have it soon".
No pressure bruv,......
hey so as the ps3 jailbreak has been successfully ported and is fully working on desire n nexus so what is the status for HTC hero
or is it available(if i am lucky) is someone developing for htc hero
pls people show some love
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ratul_jain1991 said:
hey so as it is fully working on desire n nexus so what is the status for HTC hero
or is it available(if i am lucky)
pls people show some love
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There is no need for jailbreaking a hero. Just follow the guides available to root it. If you can't follow a guide to root, use univeral androot, although you'll still need to understand what you're doing.
There isn't a one-click root, and it's not really in the spirit of xda. Read about custom ROMs, read about rooting, and get flashing...
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There is no need for jailbreaking a hero. Just follow the guides available to root it. If you can't follow a guide to root, use univeral androot, although you'll still need to understand what you're doing.
There isn't a one-click root, and it's not really in the spirit of xda. Read about custom ROMs, read about rooting, and get flashing...
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duh!!
i am talking about ps3 jailbreak solution for hero
P.S i hav rooted htc hero
fullerlee said:
From what I can see, the source for the Nexus should work, as it uses the same USB implementation, see here: https://spreadsheets.google.com/lv?key=tarAC83Wjsq2QZvP4iR5mlw&toomany=true#gid=0
Info here: http://psx-scene.com/forums/showthread.php?t=65246&page=6
I think it just needs compiling against a particular kernel against the Hero.
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yup someone needs to do that for us asap
I had not seen Pulser missing a beat before
Well, it seems that we need a kernel 2.6.3x to make this work (check in psfreedom.com), since the bundled 2.6.2x uses the MSM_HSUSB driver instead of the MSM72K.
Does anyone know where to grab a kernel like that?
Sorry for sounding stupid, but what is this? lol
There's no such kernel right now. Devs are working on a .34 kernel, but I believe it's still far from complete.
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Sorry for sounding stupid, but what is this? lol
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its basically like rooting a ps3 means you can play 'backed up' games and such
i have tried bringing this up on the villain irc channel but all i got was abuse lol so gave up, and this is not the first time so no more donation to them guys from me and no more using there roms.
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There's no such kernel right now. Devs are working on a .34 kernel, but I believe it's still far from complete.
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But, as someone suggested, could it be used as a recovery image with the compiled PSFreedom module?
cant we just port the img made for desire to hero ??
No, we can't, because what we need, the kernel, cannot be ported that way. What devs are trying right now is to port HTC Magic (Sapphire) .34 kernel.
Im so confused!
whats up with this spreadsheet, stating a Hero port is complete?
apperently i can't post links yet. But anyone know what im talkning about?
i read before, but what is the point?
I saw the answer, and yes it makes sense (i know alot about the ps3/psp scene since psp's release). But it doesnt strictly do anything unique at all on android phones does it?
I mean rooting does exactly the same, and the psjailbreak has no different/new features designed for android (i know it shouldnt, but...).
However, it is certainly nice to see a new kind of exploit available. (i remember the wonder of the gta exploit on psp all those years ago caused cries of delight and dark_alex to become a god, those who remember)
there is too type of htc hero some have the correct usb type some dont
I guess the best solution will be to port the exploit to the 2.6.2x kernel (seems more feasible than waiting to have a working 2.6.3x kernel).
Its updated!
hxxp://psfreedom.com/wiki/index.php?title=Device_compatibility_list
Now requires: 2.6.29 or higher Kernel
We should ask rom makers to help us out
On other note is someone trying to make it work for HTC hero
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high community i have been trying to change the ugly vibrant boot splash but i cant seem to find a way .i almost did but the package was removed due to some one complaining about the dev. i know it can be done because im running the gingerbread boot loaders for the vibrant but i wanted to change the image to the google image like in the nexus any ideas?
If you're already on the gb bootloaders you can use this guide. It's in the Captivate forums, but also works on the Vibrant. Worked perfectly for me.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=13519860
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lazyb421 said:
If you're already on the gb bootloaders you can use this guide. It's in the Captivate forums, but also works on the Vibrant. Worked perfectly for me.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=13519860
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thanks i appreciate it but it didnt work i followed all the instructions and it after i flashed the lfs file with odin my phone just kept bringing me back to the recovery menu. im running ics passion v 10 and gingerbread bootloaders
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thanks i appreciate it but it didnt work i followed all the instructions and it after i flashed the lfs file with odin my phone just kept bringing me back to the recovery menu. im running ics passion v 10 and gingerbread bootloaders
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These will not be compatible with CM7 (due to the proprietary fs used on param.lfs)...
straight from that op, if i need to explain why that doesnt work with ICS then you shouldnt be trying to do this in the first place
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These will not be compatible with CM7 (due to the proprietary fs used on param.lfs)...
straight from that op, if i need to explain why that doesnt work with ICS then you shouldnt be trying to do this in the first place
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No explanation needed I know this but I'd figure I give it a go anyways however I'm actually working on a rom that is free from Google in every way . There are some very disturbing things about how Google collects and saves info on us all .if I'm unsuccessful then I'll get a blackberry or just a no frills phone .thanks
I was reading how ICS has come to the original Droid Milestone via a CM9. Reading this post (http://www.mrmuh.com/2012/01/update-a-motorola-milestone-from-motorola-firmware-to-cyanogenmod-7/), it appears they have hijacked how the kernel is loaded.
So, my question is, is the current CM7 for DX2 running a custom kernel? I see the version is 2.3.7, so with the hijacking, did they "replace" the kernel kind of like how they do it for the Droid Milestone?
If this is true, then I'm assuming this will be the same thing for CM9 for the X2 if/when that comes out?
Just curious. I like to understand how things work. I guess that's why I program, but I'm not that proficient in Android programming, but I'm starting to learn that.
Thanks!
Nah, It runs the stock kernel. Don't quote me on this, but I believe they wouldn't run a custom kernel on CM9 for our phone either, they'd just add drivers to the stock one. Although, it would be much easier to get CM9 running if we could throw a custom kernel on there.
No new kernel until we get unlocked.. or really lucky, eh?
DX2-CM7
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No new kernel until we get unlocked.. or really lucky, eh?
DX2-CM7
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Okay. I was just reading this article which states that they have run a custom kernel on a locked phone:
http://www.mrmuh.com/2012/01/update-a-motorola-milestone-from-motorola-firmware-to-cyanogenmod-7/
There is a process called kexec which allows a custom kernel to be loaded into memory overwriting the current one. I am not a developer but would imagine this is very complicated to accomplish and why we don't see this happening more frequently with locked devices.
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There is a process called kexec which allows a custom kernel to be loaded into memory overwriting the current one. I am not a developer but would imagine this is very complicated to accomplish and why we don't see this happening more frequently with locked devices.
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So I have a feeling that is what is going on with CM7 for the X2 then. So this definitely means we could see ICS someday.
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So I have a feeling that is what is going on with CM7 for the X2 then. So this definitely means we could see ICS someday.
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I doubt it, if kexec was working for the x2 it would be a big deal, similar to2nd init. The "2.3.7" must be coming from a piece of code that was missed from the port. I'm just guessing here i really don't have a clue.
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I doubt it, if kexec was working for the x2 it would be a big deal, similar to2nd init. The "2.3.7" must be coming from a piece of code that was missed from the port. I'm just guessing here i really don't have a clue.
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The kernel is the X2's stock kernel, which is from the SBF or Stock ROM running Android 2.3.4 (that's not the kernel version). 2.3.7 is the version of Android running on the phone with CM7.
A quote from the article.
CyanogenMod 7.1.2 for Milestone (the current version at the time of writing) runs Android 2.3.7 on the original Motorola boot partition (=kernel) from Android 2.2,
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Seems to me that would indicate it's running 2.3.7 on the 2.2 (original) kernel.
Kexec isnt used in the CM7 hijack.
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We are definitely not able to run ANY kernel by ANY means other than one of the stock kernels that comes with a Motorola signed update.zip or sbf file
The 2.3.7 os the stock Android version that is run with cm7...its the android OS ...nothing to do with the kernel.
Things were changed so that cm7 would run correctly on the kernel that came with 2.3.4 os for the x2.
If we had custom kernel support AT ALL trust me ....u WOULDN'T have been able to overlook that lol
Is anybody looking to port the Boot-to-Gecko platform to the i777?
http://www.bgr.in/news/mozilla-lg-tipped-to-unveil-first-boot-to-gecko-device-at-mwc/
https://github.com/andreasgal/B2G
Thanks!
I was reading some of this thread yesterday. Here you go
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1518467
moustro said:
I was reading some of this thread yesterday. Here you go
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1518467
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Yeah, I was reading that too... but when I went to download it, there was a warning not to do so on other variants of the SGS2 (ie not i9100)
http://www.villainrom.co.uk/pulser/B2G/
i'd love to boot into gecko if they release it for i777.. wouldn't want to trust an international only install
I was thinking of porting it, but I'm so backed up with 2 roms I have no time.
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I'm no dev... obviously.... but would changing the setup environment to include i777 drivers be the only thing that needs changing.. for now to get it to boot?