[Q]CM9 Compiling problem - Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hi guys I am kind of a noob when it comes to linux and compiling and have hit a brick wall. I have this posted here in Chef Central and in general android Q&A so hopefully someone has an idea. I have been trying to compile CM9 for about three days now and no matter what I do I get this output. It is 95% of the time after the "install libwebcore.so" line.
Code:
install: out/target/product/maguro/system/lib/libwebcore.so
UNEXPECTED TOP-LEVEL ERROR:
java.lang.OutOfMemoryError: GC overhead limit exceeded
at com.android.dx.util.IntList.(IntList.java:87)
at com.android.dx.rop.code.RopMethod.calcPredecessors(RopMethod.java:154)
at com.android.dx.rop.code.RopMethod.labelToPredecessors(RopMethod.java:95)
at com.android.dx.dex.code.RopTranslator.pickOrder(RopTranslator.java:352)
at com.android.dx.dex.code.RopTranslator.translateAndGetResult(RopTranslator.java:212)
at com.android.dx.dex.code.RopTranslator.translate(RopTranslator.java:106)
at com.android.dx.dex.cf.CfTranslator.processMethods(CfTranslator.java:293)
at com.android.dx.dex.cf.CfTranslator.translate0(CfTranslator.java:134)
at com.android.dx.dex.cf.CfTranslator.translate(CfTranslator.java:87)
at com.android.dx.command.dexer.Main.processClass(Main.java:483)
at com.android.dx.command.dexer.Main.processFileBytes(Main.java:455)
at com.android.dx.command.dexer.Main.access$400(Main.java:67)
at com.android.dx.command.dexer.Main$1.processFileBytes(Main.java:394)
at com.android.dx.cf.direct.ClassPathOpener.processArchive(ClassPathOpener.java:245)
at com.android.dx.cf.direct.ClassPathOpener.processOne(ClassPathOpener.java:131)
at com.android.dx.cf.direct.ClassPathOpener.process(ClassPathOpener.java:109)
at com.android.dx.command.dexer.Main.processOne(Main.java:418)
at com.android.dx.command.dexer.Main.processAllFiles(Main.java:329)
at com.android.dx.command.dexer.Main.run(Main.java:206)
at com.android.dx.command.dexer.Main.main(Main.java:174)
at com.android.dx.command.Main.main(Main.java:95)
make: *** [out/target/common/obj/JAVA_LIBRARIES/framework_intermediates/noproguard.classes-with-local.dex] Error 3
Before I tried to compile CM I did successfully compile AOSP for my Gnex. I have searched and tried everything I could find. I've tried these values in the common.py file and just about every combo I could think of per recommendations I found online.
Code:
check = (sys.maxsize > 2**32)
if check is True:
cmd = ["java", "Xmx2048m", "-jar",
os.path.join(OPTIONS.search_path, "framework", "signapk.jar")]
else:
cmd = ["java", "-Xmx1024m", "-jar",
os.path.join(OPTIONS.search_path, "framework", "signapk.jar")]
I have also checked my swap and as far as I can tell its there and working but it seams to never be used. I have tried all the commands I could find online to make sure it was enabled but Idk what else to try or check.
Also I am using a quad core AMD with 6GB of RAM if anyone is curious. Any and all advice/ideas would be very much appreciated at this point I am at a complete loss. Thanks for looking and helping guys.
EDIT:I just finished a successful build of AOSP for my galaxy nexus so I am really confused as to why I run out of memory for CM9.
Sky-

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Try something for me please.
open your terminal. Can you run this please?
test.py
Code:
#!/usr/bin/env python
import sys
import platform
p = platform.dist()
distro = p[0]
version = p[1]
name = p[2]
check = (sys.maxsize > 2**32)
print "Distro: %s\nVersion: %s\n Name: %s\n 64bit OS: %s" % (distro, version, name, check)
Code:
python test.py

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Alright I just got home from work so just give me about 30 mins or so and I'll give it a try.
Sent from my GT-N7000 or Galaxy Nexus

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I tried the commands you posted here and either I am missing some stuff that should be installed on my computer or I am to much of a noob to enter the commands correctly. Here was my output as I entered the commands.
Code:
[email protected]:~$ test.py
test.py: command not found
[email protected]:~$ #!/usr/bin/env python
[email protected]:~$ import sys
[email protected]:~$ import platform
[email protected]:~$
[email protected]:~$ p = platform.dist()
bash: syntax error near unexpected token `('
[email protected]:~$ distro = p[0]
distro: command not found
[email protected]:~$ version = p[1]
version: command not found
[email protected]:~$ name = p[2]
No command 'name' found, did you mean:
Command 'named' from package 'bind9' (main)
Command 'namei' from package 'util-linux' (main)
Command 'lame' from package 'lame' (multiverse)
Command 'cname' from package 'cfs' (universe)
Command 'uname' from package 'coreutils' (main)
Command 'mame' from package 'sdlmame' (multiverse)
name: command not found
[email protected]:~$
[email protected]:~$ check = (sys.maxsize > 2**32)
bash: syntax error near unexpected token `('
[email protected]:~$
[email protected]:~$ print "Distro: %s\nVersion: %s\n Name: %s\n 64bit OS: %s" % (distro, version, name, check)
bash: syntax error near unexpected token `('
[email protected]:~$ python test.py
python: can't open file 'test.py': [Errno 2] No such file or directory
[email protected]:~$
Sorry if I entered them incorrectly, I am learning linux as fast as I can. Should I have entered them differently?
Sky-

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Haha..yes...you needed to put everything from the # all the way to the end of check) in a file called test.py...then enter python test.py in your command line
Use your editor of choice
Don't worry, everyone was new once.
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reallybigabe said:
Haha..yes...you needed to put everything from the # all the way to the end of check) in a file called test.py...then enter python test.py in your command line
Use your editor of choice
Don't worry, everyone was new once.
Sent from my SGH-I757M using xda premium
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Thank you sir. I'm such a dope . I'll do that tonight when I get home from work.
Sent from my GT-N7000 or Galaxy Nexus

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sorry about that, I didn't know you were new. Apologies.
Copy and paste these commands.
Command 1:
Code:
(cat << EOF) > $HOME/test.py
#!/usr/bin/env python
import sys
import platform
p = platform.dist()
distro = p[0]
version = p[1]
name = p[2]
check = (sys.maxsize > 2**32)
print "Distro: %s\nVersion: %s\n Name: %s\n 64bit OS: %s" % (distro, version, name, check)
EOF
press [enter]
Command 2:
Code:
chmod a+x $HOME/test.py
Command 3:
Code:
python $HOME/test.py

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Thanks for the beginners guide lol, it worked now. Here was the output of that command.
Code:
[email protected]:~$ python $HOME/test.py
Distro: Ubuntu
Version: 10.04
Name: lucid
64bit OS: True
[email protected]:~$
That's what you were looking for correct?

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If I were you I would run a mem check on your memory. There shouldn't be any reason that your getting those errors.
I have 8 gigs and I never have an issue.

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lithid-cm said:
If I were you I would run a mem check on your memory. There shouldn't be any reason that your getting those errors.
I have 8 gigs and I never have an issue.
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How would I go about doing that? Sorry for the noobish questions I just have never had to do this before on any of my PC's. Its just so weird because I'm compiling AOSP as we speak. Just wish it was CM lol.
EDIT: My bad I can do it with the ubuntu install dvd I have.
Sent from my GT-N7000 or Galaxy Nexus

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Also if you dont mind me asking lithid, what version of linux do you use to build?

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skyhigh2004 said:
Also if you dont mind me asking lithid, what version of linux do you use to build?
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ubuntu 12.04 64bit

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Well I am running a mem test now. If it all goes just fine I think I'm gonna do a fresh install of 12.04 and reset everything up and try again. I'm at a complete loss .
Sent from my GT-N7000 or Galaxy Nexus

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Well my computer passed the memory rest with zero errors. So I'm installing 12.04 on a fresh format so hopefully I have better luck later tonight or tomorrow getting it to build.
Sent from my GT-N7000 or Galaxy Nexus

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skyhigh2004 said:
Well my computer passed the memory rest with zero errors. So I'm installing 12.04 on a fresh format so hopefully I have better luck later tonight or tomorrow getting it to build.
Sent from my GT-N7000 or Galaxy Nexus
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I am really interested in this. Please keep this post updated with your success!

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lithid-cm said:
I am really interested in this. Please keep this post updated with your success!
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I'll definitely keep you posted. I'm syncing tonight, then hopefully I'll set it up to build when I leave for work in the morning and I'll have good news when I get off in the afternoon.
Sent from my GT-N7000 or Galaxy Nexus

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Well all I can say is ***k yeah. I guess reinstalling ubuntu and upgrading to 12.04 in the process cured my computer . I still have no idea as to why I couldnt build before but at least it works now.
Code:
Package complete: /home/skylar/cm9/out/target/product/maguro/update-cm-9.0.0-RC0-maguro-UNOFFICIAL-signed.zip
097429908172684449fb5a3fe796c290 update-cm-9.0.0-RC0-maguro-UNOFFICIAL-signed.zip
[email protected]:~/cm9$
Now to learn how to cherry pick

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skyhigh2004 said:
Well all I can say is ***k yeah. I guess reinstalling ubuntu and upgrading to 12.04 in the process cured my computer . I still have no idea as to why I couldnt build before but at least it works now.
Code:
Package complete: /home/skylar/cm9/out/target/product/maguro/update-cm-9.0.0-RC0-maguro-UNOFFICIAL-signed.zip
097429908172684449fb5a3fe796c290 update-cm-9.0.0-RC0-maguro-UNOFFICIAL-signed.zip
[email protected]:~/cm9$
Now to learn how to cherry pick
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Easy man.
Click cherry pick.
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Click copy
change directories in your repo path corresponding to the change. In this example frameworks_base from your repo path.
Code:
cd frameworks/base
paste in that command you just copied. press enter and you have just cherry picked to test a new cm commit.

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That sounds very easy. Thanks again for a noob tutorial . Also what would you do to remove the cherry pick if you didnt like the commit? Is that path just added to the local manifest just like device trees and kernels sources?
Sent from my GT-N7000 or Galaxy Nexus

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skyhigh2004 said:
That sounds very easy. Thanks again for a noob tutorial . Also what would you do to remove the cherry pick if you didnt like the commit? Is that path just added to the local manifest just like device trees and kernels sources?
Sent from my GT-N7000 or Galaxy Nexus
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While inside the same path you applied the cp.
git reset --hard HEAD
That will reset to the last cm commit. You can do specific files as well by appending the file path after the command.
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