Hello All,
My goal is to constantly update this thread with the latest questions and answers in regards to the Ubuntu Touch. Expect this thread to grow quickly as more information is revealed.
General Questions
Here is a list of some FAQs
Question : Why are the downloads so slow when I attempt to download the Ubuntu Touch Installer?
Answer : Due to the overwhelming response to users installing the thread, the repos are seeing higher traffic loads then normal. This should balance out in a few days. The Ubuntu team is working to add more capacity to their network as well.
Question : Is Ubuntu Touch stable enough for a Daily Driver?
Answer : No, most of the core "Applications" are non-functional . There is also no support for 3G Data
Question : When is a version stable enough for use as a Daily Driver going to be released?
Answer : According to Mark Shuttleworth, "within a few weeks"
Question : What Devices can Ubuntu Touch Be Ported to?
Answer : As the Ubuntu Touch Preview is simply running in a Cyanogenmod10.1 chroot, theoretically you can port Ubuntu Touch to any device that Cyanogemod 10.1 Supports. Development happened on ICS and eventually moved to JB. Keep in mind that performance may vary. Instructions to port Ubuntu Touch can be found at https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Touch/Porting
Question : Since this is running in a Cyanogenmod chroot, can it run Native Android Apps?
Answer : No - The Cyanogenmod Fork has been stripped of the Dalvik VM and all other components necessary to run Android Applications. There is a likely possibility that someone will develop a "bluestacks" like emulator to allow android applications to run, but this will most likely not come from the Ubuntu team.
Question : How will the Ubuntu Touch handle Operating System Upgrades?
Answer : For the initial few developer previews, they will be moving to a nightly Jenkins build that developers will need to flash onto their device. Once they get on a stable release cycle, updates will be released via a PPA using the apt protocol. This will likely come with the launch of the Touch Ubuntu Software Center.
Question : Is dual booting possible?
Answer : Yes, thanks to the effort of the people at XDA-Developers, Dual Booting is possible. With this said, this is not something that the Ubuntu Team has any intentions of officially supporting. While Ubuntu seems to encourage community efforts, they stress that they do not want this to become a feature that the end user will expect to see officially supported. (I bet you all wish you got the 32 GB Nexus 7 or Nexus 10 rather then the 16 GB)
Question : Is the Ubuntu Touch UI using X11 or Wayland?
Answer : None of the Above. Ubuntu Touch is using the same Display Manager that is in use by Android, Display Flinger.
Question : Since Ubuntu Touch does not use X11 or Wayland, can it use native applications?
Answer : This is technically possible and appears to be the case in the "Desktop" view.
Question : Can OpenGL Applications work without hooking into the Ubuntu Phone API
Answer : Yes, the application would have full access to the OpenGL Stack.
Question : Are there plans to support the ARMv6 Architecture?
Answer : No, they will only be supporting ARMv7 and above
Question : What Kernel is in Use?
Answer : A modified Android Kernel is in use
Question : Will there be a PC based Device Emulator for developers to test their code?
Answer : This is something that they are working on, no ETAs have been given.
Question : What about CDMA support?
Answer : Fear Not Sprint and Verizon users, it is being worked on. The Ubuntu Team said that the GSM Radio is the global standard and this was simply where they focused most of their attention as all of the developers had GSM devices.
Question : Will Ubuntu be accepting merge requests for the Cyanogen10.1 sub system?
Answer : Yes, this is encouraged.
Question : How is the Battery Life?
Answer : Good but it will get better. They are working on several bugs with the Suspend Functions when the screen turns off. This will cause the battery to drain, even when the device appears to be off.
Question : Where is the Ubuntu chroot kept in relationship to Android?
Answer : The Ubuntu filesystem and all applications are kept in /data/ubuntu . If you use adb to browse this, you will see a familiar filesystem layout that most Linux users are used to
Question : What Command Line Arguments are Available for the "phablet-flash" tool?
Answer : Although this tool is poorly documented (no man page/only 2 flags are published), I did peek into the Python Source Code. Most of this should be useful for porters who want to use the same "phablet-flash" tool for unsupported devices. Here are the flags it accepts:
-d (--device) Target Device to Deploy To
-s (--serial) Pulls the Device Serial Number, used to later run with the -d flag
-b (--bootstrap) Bootstraps the targeted device, only works with Nexus's and unlocked devices with fastboot.
-r (--revision) Chooses a specific build number to download
-l (--latest) Pulls the latest daily build from the server
-p (--base-path) Offline installer, requires that you maintain the same file structure as a -l would. (I assume this was used for the Ubuntu Demo at MWC)
-u (--url) Allows you to specify an alternate URI to download files from.
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Sources : Ubuntu On Air/General Playing with the Software
Ill be adding more to this as more information comes up. Feel Free to PM me if you have any other questions and I will try to track down an answer. I have the Ubuntu release on my Nexus 10 and dont plan to remove it, so I am more then happy to do some poking around for you all who dont have a device.
What Works and What Does Not Work
Here is what I have found to work and what does not work
Question : What Works?
Answer : As this is a Developer Build, dont expect much to work. The items that have been confirmed to work are;
Touchscreen
Sound (over speakers)
Display
Pogo Power Plug Charging (Nexus 10)
Internet Browser
WiFi (No WPS)
Camera (Front and Back)
Video Player
ADB
Screen Brightness Controls
Automatic Brightness
Speech Driven HUD (Yes, it works)
GSM Voice (No APN Settings)
The SideStage Seems to be working
Question : What Does Not Work?
Answer : As this is a developer build, dont expect things to work properly, here are a few things that are not working
3G/4G Data
Audio Out via Headphones
HDMI
Bluetooth
Most Applications and Menus
Desktop View
Charging Indicator
Software Center (Note : You can install simple shell applications via apt-get install ... once inside the chroot)
Most applications are placeholders
MMS
CDMA Connections
SIM Storage
Auto Rotation (Or any rotation for that matter)
Random Crashes when swiping
Notifications (All of them are placeholders)
Most Applications that do function are web apps like m.gmail.com.
NFC
Question : What applications are functional?
Answer : As this is a developer build, dont expect things to work properly, here are the applications that are working
Gallery (and it is BEAUTIFUL)
Phone (Dialer, SMS, Address Book) - Note, the SMS and Dialer seem to be Outbound Only at the moment, waiting for people to confirm
Camera (Front and Back if you have more then one camera)
Browser (Limited/Buggy/No Flash)
Media Player (Movies Only)
Note Pad
(Note : Many of these were only tested on a Nexus 10, I dont have a Nexus 4 to test on and I want to keep Android on the Nexus 7)
General Use Questions
There is currently limited amount of documentation available on how to use this Operating System. This section should help you learn to navigate the OS.
Question : What username and password do I use to login on the Main Screen
Answer : Select the "Guest" account. If you want to login as a user, you may select ANY user on the device, the password is the first name in all lowercase (lola, toomas, anna) aside from the differnt background images, ALL accounts are identical and have the same content.
Question : What username and password do I use to login via SSH
Answer : If you have installed the OpenSSH Server on your Ubuntu Touch Build, use "phablet" as both the username and password. SSH can be accessed over WiFi or ADB TCP Forwarding.
Question : What is the sudo password
Answer : If you are prompted for the sudo password, enter "phablet"
Question : XXX Function or Feature does not seem to be working
Answer : Keep in mind that this is a Developer Build, most functions are simply placeholders and do not work yet, please see my post above on what does and does not work.
Question : Wireless Data does not work
Answer : Keep in mind that this is a Developer Build, most functions are simply placeholders and do not work yet, please see my post above on what does and does not work.
Question : Now that I have ADB working, how do I access the Ubuntu chroot
Answer : You must be running adb as root ("adb root") prior to running an adb shell. Once you have ran the ADB shell, run the following command to enter the Ubuntu Chroot
ubuntu_chroot shell
You will now be dropped into a console on the Ubuntu chroot.
Question : How do I set the time zone?
Answer : In the current build, the Time zone must be set via command line. You can view the correct Timezone Values by using nano (or vi) to view /usr/share/zoneinfo/zone.tab . I reside in Miami, which uses the "America/New_York" Zone. Once you have identified your zone, run the following commands via SSH
echo "America/New_York" > /etc/timezone
dpkg-reconfigure --frontend noninteractive tzdata
Question : How do I close an Application that I have opened (In the full pain or side stage)
Answer : Follow the Steps Below
Once in the Application, open the HUD by holding your finger at the bottom edge of the display and dragging your finger up to the middle (Think : Google-Now)
Select the "Icon" of the App you wish to control (there may be more then 1 depending on the number of applications that are running.
Select the "X" at the bottom right corner.
Note : Most of the menu options are non-functional, only close. Applications closed in this manner will no longer show up in your "Running Applications" list. It seems there are placeholders to switch sidestage applications and move an application into the sidestage, none appear to be working.
Question : How do I setup the Openssh server inside of Ubuntu
Answer : Follow the Steps Below
Ensure the Tablet is connected to WiFi and connected to your computer via USB
On a computer, start adb as root by running "adb root" on a command line
Use adb to open a console into the device by running "adb shell"
Enter the Ubuntu chroot by running "ubuntu_chroot shell" within your adb session, you will now be dropped into the Ubuntu environment as the "root user"
Run the "apt-get update" command at the prompt
Run the "apt-get install openssh-server" command at the prompt
Run "ifconfig" on the prompt to return your current IP address
On your computer, open a SSH client and connect to the IP address. The username and password are both "phablet"
You may also use SCP to transfer files as well
we might need to turn this thread into a RC<----> NewBie Question/Answer thread in future. :good:
We already have a q and a thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2082652
PHONE SLOW CLICK ME?
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TingTingin said:
We already have a q and a thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2082652
PHONE SLOW CLICK ME?
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"If your doing the right thing then to hell with everyone else -Deadly"
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That thread was mainly tailored to phones (which is most likely the reason I did not see it when I searched). It seems to have been abandoned as there has been no updates since the 9th of last month.
If u comment the OP will get a notification and update we can't keep creating new threads for the same thing also the last update was that long ago because there was nothing to update it with now the OS is released and we can
PHONE SLOW CLICK ME?
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There is also a faq
PHONE SLOW CLICK ME?
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This thread will stay here, especially since it touches specifically on what Canonical has said themselves, as well as what has come out of the Hangout.
jerdog said:
This thread will stay here, especially since it touches specifically on what Canonical has said themselves, as well as what has come out of the Hangout.
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What will become of the other thread then?
PHONE SLOW CLICK ME?
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TingTingin said:
What will become of the other thread then?
PHONE SLOW CLICK ME?
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"If your doing the right thing then to hell with everyone else -Deadly"
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Not sure, it will probably be forgotten unless the OP updates it
PS Everyone : Sorry for the duplicate posts, one of the Mods advised I split it up into sections to make it easier. It is clear that it is is a lot of information for one single thread. They are going to group them all together in a few minutes.
KMyers said:
Not sure, it will probably be forgotten unless the OP updates it
PS Everyone : Sorry for the duplicate posts, one of the Mods advised I split it up into sections to make it easier. It is clear that it is is a lot of information for one single thread. They are going to group them all together in a few minutes.
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Well anyways can I add the what does not work to my thread here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2159291
PHONE SLOW CLICK ME?
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Also to the OP u should add links to the other posts so that if someone opens up the thread they can click general use questions and be taken to that post directly
PHONE SLOW CLICK ME?
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"If your doing the right thing then to hell with everyone else -Deadly"
TingTingin said:
Well anyways can I add the what does not work to my thread here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2159291
PHONE SLOW CLICK ME?
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"If your doing the right thing then to hell with everyone else -Deadly"
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Sure, go ahead
TingTingin said:
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[/COLOR]Also to the OP u should add links to the other posts so that if someone opens up the thread they can click general use questions and be taken to that post directly
PHONE SLOW CLICK ME?
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"If your doing the right thing then to hell with everyone else -Deadly"
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Yes, Ill do that now
KMyers said:
Sure, go ahead
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Thanks
PHONE SLOW CLICK ME?
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IMHO all three threads needs to be pinned/sticky. If others users agree, we can request the mods to do so Cheers
Or even one particular thread
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drraptor said:
IMHO all three threads needs to be pinned. If others users agree, we can request the mods to do so Cheers
Or even one particular thread
Sent from my GT-I9100 using Tapatalk 2
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Stickied is the word your looking for
PHONE SLOW CLICK ME?
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TingTingin said:
Stickied is the word your looking for
PHONE SLOW CLICK ME?
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"If your doing the right thing then to hell with everyone else -Deadly"
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Yes...
Sent from my GT-I9100 using Tapatalk 2
Seems we were just added to http://www.xda-developers.com/andro...gn=Feed:+xda-developers/ShsH+(xda-developers)
Nightly Builds
As of February 25th, 2013, the Ubuntu Team will be releasing nightly "pre-installed" images via the "phablet-tools" system for the Ubuntu Desktop. This is technically only for "Supported" devices however, not ports. This section will go over specifics to the Nightly Build Project.
Question : What Devices are supported in the Nightly Builds
Answer : (By Codename)
Grouper (Nexus 7)
Maguro
Mako
Manta
Question : What Devices will be supported "Soon" via the Nightly Build Process?
Answer : Dont ask me to define "Soon"
Motorola Xoom
All Galaxy Nexuses
ASUS Transformer Pad Infinity
ASUS Transformer Pad (TF101)
Sony Xperia S
Sony Xperia T
Samsung Galaxy SIII (international, VZW, AT&T)
Samsung Galaxy SII ((International)
Samsung Galaxy Note
Samsung Galaxy Note II
Huawei Ascend G300
Samsung Galaxy S (GT-I9000)
Samsung Galaxy S SCL (GT-I90003)
HTC One X
HTC One XL
HTC One X+ (Multiple Versions)
Nexus One
Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1
Although Not Official, the HTC HD2, that seems to get a port of EVERYTHING
Question : How do I update to the latest Nightly Builds on a Ubuntu Desktop.
Answer : First, on your Ubuntu Desktop, add/update the "phablet-team/tools" ppa ( via the "sudo add-apt-repository -y ppahablet-team/tools" command at the Terminal ). Next, we need to make sure that we have the latest tools ( via the " sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get install phablet-tools android-tools-* " command). Once the tools have been installed/Upgraded, connect the Nexus Device and run " sudo phablet-flash -l " (That is a lowercase "L") at the terminal and let the process run. If you are the sort of person who likes to Copy and Paste, here are the commands
Code:
sudo add-apt-repository -y ppa:phablet-team/tools
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get install phablet-tools android-tools-*
phablet-flash -l
Question : How do I update to the latest Nightly Builds on a Ubuntu Touch Device
Answer : SSH into your tablet/phone as the "phablet" user. Once done, enter the following commands
Code:
sudo add-apt-repository -y ppa:phablet-team/ppa
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get upgrade
You will be prompted for the password, which is "phablet"
Question : Where is the Changelog?
Answer : The Web Based Changelog is located at http://phablet.ubuntu.com/gitweb for the Cyanogenmod Portions of the Source Tree.
Question : Is this build still filled with Filler Content?
Answer : Yes
Question : Is this build ready for use as a Daily Driver?
Answer : No, not much apears to have changed since the MWC Developer Preview.
Anyone know if /data is used at all with Ubuntu touch? If so, how much is needed?
Related
CM 7.2.0 Android 2.3.7:
CyanogenMod 7.2.0 port for FIH FM6 varaints.
Working:
USB
Sensors(partially)
GPS
Audio
Camera(partialy)
Wifi
OpenGL/graphics
Video Playback
Bluetooth
RIL
Bugs:
1) Front Camera is not working
2} Main Camera Zoom is not working for higher resolutions.Works upto some extent for QCIF
3)Portrait orientation is not proper.Some apps run upside down
4)Device suffers from very rare reboot due to kernel panic
Download Link:
ROM:
Code:
http://goo.im/devs/mb-14/viewpad7/cm-7-viewpad7.zip
GAPPS Package:
Code:
http://goo.im/gapps/gapps-gb-20110828-signed.zip
Installation:
Boot into CWM 5.0.2.8 recovery
Wipe DATA and Dalvik Cache
Flash ROM
Flash GAPPS package
For DEVS:
Here is my device config:
Code:
https://github.com/mb-14/android_device_viewsonic_viewpad7
Any help will be appreciated.
BUG REPORTING:
You must follow these instructions exactly, or I will ignore your requests. Provide the following information:
Report any customizations you have made to the ROM (themes, system apps, etc.)
Describe the problem clearly, including steps on how I can reproduce the issue.
Provide a logcat from your system taken just after the issue has occurred. To take a logcat, you enter this command from your PC: adb shell logcat -d >c:\logcat.txt.
Alternatively, if I ask for a radio logcat, this is the command: adb shell logcat -b radio -d >c:\logcat-radio.txt. Copy and paste this log to pastebin.com, and provide the link.
Send all this information to my email ID:[email protected] with subject as CMBUG
Credits:
CyanogenMod Team for their awesome ROM.
Goo-inside Team for providing their build server
Please donate to these people
Plea for help:
This project would not have been possible without the help of Goo-inside Me Team.
Now they require financial help for upgrading their servers.Please donate to them!!!
For more info check out their website: http://goo.im/
I am eager to test this beta build, and in anything i can help you with... im using a viewpad 7
Happy to be a beta tester.
I will settle up a ubuntu system to follow you. Please let me know what I can do.
All non-working functions are related with kernel?
WOw!!! I'm waiting.
s2k7 said:
Happy to be a beta tester.
I will settle up a ubuntu system to follow you. Please let me know what I can do.
All non-working functions are related with kernel?
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Non-working functions are due improper implementation of hardware drivers(working on it)
Right now ill be commiting changes to the device config but due to hardware limitations
it takes lot of time to compile a build.
If you have sufficient hardware resources(RAM,space,cores)
you can clone my repo ,download and build the Cyanogenmod source and test it on your phone
PM me for any queries
s2k7 said:
Happy to be a beta tester.
I will settle up a ubuntu system to follow you. Please let me know what I can do.
All non-working functions are related with kernel?
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+1, same here, can help debug the issues and work with adb.
Maybe an Irc channel for quicker contact?
cant wait for this. very willing to test
slightly off topic from an android-noob: Why still Android 2.x.x?
Any hope of Android 4.x.x (ICS) in viewpad7?
Best regards
sirgawain123 said:
slightly off topic from an android-noob: Why still Android 2.x.x?
Any hope of Android 4.x.x (ICS) in viewpad7?
Best regards
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I'm think cause 2.3 and 2.2 have most possibility to use in stable. Viewpad 7 is to old to play around. And if this device have rom that can use maximum hardware's can do and stable. I think maybe we can see Viewpad7's ICS ROM in real life.
Sorry for my weak english.
sirgawain123 said:
slightly off topic from an android-noob: Why still Android 2.x.x?
Any hope of Android 4.x.x (ICS) in viewpad7?
Best regards
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Tnie device seems too weak for ics, its a single core 600mhz armv6 CPU.
ics think it wil work on oure device it`s been ported too the x8 to and that`s a arm v6 600 mhz to,
but im happy with 2.3.7
Well, as long as I get 7.1 I'm happy. I still think having it ported is one thing but having it work flawlessly for everyday use is another.
Is wifi working yet? I've seen some commits on github but haven't seen any updates to the update.zip file in the first post.
*edit* where is the update.zip, exactly? Can't seem to find it on the first post anymore
Also, the sensors readout for screen orientation should be somehow flipped or mangled, for by default the device seems to be in landscape mode and if turned to portrait, it flips upside down for me.
hi
really appreciate you looking into porting this to the viewpad/variants etc
hope it goes well, looking forward to a little added ooompf,
(though [ROM]EUViewpad7 v1.7b has been great too)
@googlehome how's the progress?
@anyone I'm a programmer but i'm new to this android build compilation etc. Could anyone point me to tutorial or manual on how to these and those? Thx.
Yes, viewpad 7 seems to weak for ICS... We didn't even get honeycomb (3.X)
Dear Santa...
I'll be happy just with 2.3 and using my front camera with skype or gtalk...
Happy Holidays
Thank for hardwork
Hi
I think Gingerbread is perhaps as far as this device will go - in terms of functionality and "useablilty" - sure I'm sure ICS will "go on" if attempted but i'm pretty sure will fail to be useful (and if someone proves me wrong then I still win as I'll use it)
anyway keep up the good work with this gingerbread attempt - I'm hoping it goes well
Any news for the new year?
Hey,
first excuse me when this is the wrong section :-x
But since it might be a general problem which is not related to the Device, I thought I might should post it here.
Just a week ago I bought a new Laptop and moved all my (windows) stuff over there.
Since Im a programmer for C# and C++ for over 5 years now, I installed Ubuntu 12.10 on my Old Laptop and wanted to start messing with Android, CyanogenMod 10.1 to be specific.
But I came up with a few Problems and questions ...
I have a few questions regarding Building CM10.1 for the Samsung Galaxy S3 GT-I9300 (international) and some which might be general to building from Source.
Every time I close a Terminal window in Ubuntu 12.10 and open one again, I have to execute "envsetup.sh" all over again, to use the "croot" command or anything related to building. Is there a way to ( more or less ) integrate that into Ubuntu ?
Right now I got the CM10.1 Source tree located in the specified location the Wiki states. How do I cherry pick Changes from Gerrit effectively ? Sure, the easiest way would be to Copy&Paste the Code, but is there any way to keep the changes after "repo sync" and keep track of additional patch sets that have been added, which might be required ?
Like I said I have problems building CM10.1 for my (german) i9300. Booting is well, everything running like on the Nightlies, but the Radio is "missing", just like the IMEI and IMEI SV. Ive tried to google the issue but dont get anything clear, I also followed every point in their Wiki but dont get any further. How do I fix this ?
Whats the average time when you build CM10.1 ? Is about 1 1/2 Hours good ?
Again, Im sorry if this is the wrong section or anything I can find here, but I might searched for the wrong things and came up with Hundreds of Threads, none related to my issues ( related to building ).
Thank you in advance
v3n3 said:
Hey,
first excuse me when this is the wrong section :-x
But since it might be a general problem which is not related to the Device, I thought I might should post it here.
Just a week ago I bought a new Laptop and moved all my (windows) stuff over there.
Since Im a programmer for C# and C++ for over 5 years now, I installed Ubuntu 12.10 on my Old Laptop and wanted to start messing with Android, CyanogenMod 10.1 to be specific.
But I came up with a few Problems and questions ...
I have a few questions regarding Building CM10.1 for the Samsung Galaxy S3 GT-I9300 (international) and some which might be general to building from Source.
Every time I close a Terminal window in Ubuntu 12.10 and open one again, I have to execute "envsetup.sh" all over again, to use the "croot" command or anything related to building. Is there a way to ( more or less ) integrate that into Ubuntu ?
Right now I got the CM10.1 Source tree located in the specified location the Wiki states. How do I cherry pick Changes from Gerrit effectively ? Sure, the easiest way would be to Copy&Paste the Code, but is there any way to keep the changes after "repo sync" and keep track of additional patch sets that have been added, which might be required ?
Like I said I have problems building CM10.1 for my (german) i9300. Booting is well, everything running like on the Nightlies, but the Radio is "missing", just like the IMEI and IMEI SV. Ive tried to google the issue but dont get anything clear, I also followed every point in their Wiki but dont get any further. How do I fix this ?
Whats the average time when you build CM10.1 ? Is about 1 1/2 Hours good ?
Again, Im sorry if this is the wrong section or anything I can find here, but I might searched for the wrong things and came up with Hundreds of Threads, none related to my issues ( related to building ).
Thank you in advance
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1)no you cant integrate that into ubuntu ..ps why do you need to integrate something which is just a line to type....
2)for cherry picking commits you can do git am or download the diff patch .. if you repo is frameworks base then copy that patch to frameworks/base cd into frameworks/base and type git patch -p1 and drag the dif patch on to the terminal and hit enter
3)u can use boardconfig flags to make use of stock radio, go through boardconfigs of different devices..
4)for me it takes 2hrs to build gb and 3-4 hours of ics..really i have a crap pc it depends on your processing power ..you could make use of make -j4 if you havent yet ..but it the build gets crashed reduce the number next to j like j3 or j2..
Dear All
Ever heard or read of/about PDroid? Ever thought about securing your data, addresses, locations and SIM information from being (mis-) used by downloaded apps, games and other things?
Time to read about...
PDroid is a ROM-hooked privacy protection of your personal information & data. It let's you set per-app access rights to your private informations. No more hidden address ore phone-book misuse or GPS-based advertisement "enhancement".
Read more about PDroid/OpenPDroid: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2098156
What is this thread about?
This shall be a pure SERVICE thread to all users and friends of Android that care about their privacy.
We (users & friends of xda-developers, PDroid & AutoPatcher) help you patching your ROM so that you can use your apps and games under privacy protection.
Patching these ROMs provides some hurdles and hooks - some of us are very experienced and built & installed an environment to enable "simple patching". Many users stand back from this effort and have few experience with command-based or GUI-based patching - these are the addressees that we want to enable to have ALSO privacy protection on their tablets and smartphones.
Especially when you're not a very frequent "ROM-hopper"
What IS this service?
You drop us a link & we patch & upload this patch - that's it.
Please grant us some time, the response time depends on the supporters - and they all spend their free time for this.
(Please thank the helpers and providers by hitting the Thanks button!) ... maybe also rating the thread?
How to USE the service?
You install your ROM and post us the download link. You'll get back an upload with the patch. Usually you can simply flash it to your device, you should not have any problem, installing it "over" your installation. Even no data loss.
To set the rights for each app and get a warning if rights are changed, install "PDroid Manager" from App Store and launch it.
Nevertheless - make sure to have a backup
- of your (unpatched) ROM install
- of your data & installation
before your first trial.
Further Information:
OpenPDroid / PDroid information: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2098156
PDroid Manager - the access rights managing software: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.digitalfeed.pdroidalternative
AutoPatcher - the tool if you also want to start patching...: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1719408
We'll elaborate this thread and post more and more and add links and further information - subscribe it to get familiar with PDroid!
One last notice: these patches do NOT induct any backdoor, trojan nor any other virus ar any advertisement to your device - rather enable you to set rights to achieve the opposite.
Special thanks to all contributors here, to the PDroid and OpenPDroid Team and especially to mateorod and his AutoPatcher's team.
With kind regards from Switzerland - Chris
Please thank the helpers and providers of patches by hitting the Thanks button!
How to install / proceed with my patch?
Flashing ROMs or ROM updates is unfortunately quite device-dependent.
Please make sure you have a copy of your flashed (unpatched) ROM to restore
Please make sure you backed up all of your data
A GENERIC guidance could be the following steps: How to update your installation to the PDroid-enabled one:
Download [yourROM] (unpatched version)
Download the attached patch-update from the appropriate post - the answer of one of the "helpers" (hit THANKS! )
Put both on your SD-Card
Enter Recovery of your device
(If not yet installed) Install (ZIP from SD-Card) the full fletched non-patched [yourROM] (usually no need to re-boot after that, simply go on with...)
Make sure you installed the appropriate GApps
Install (ZIP from SD-Card) the patched update from this thread's answer post "over it"
IF you changed a major Android version (e.g. 4.2.2 -> 4.3), perform a full wipe
Reboot the device
Go to Play Store and download "PDroid Manager" and start it to configure your privacy settings per every single App - You're done.
After you set up the permissions, you don't need the Android's (very limited; since 4.2.2) privacy protection anymore - deactivate it
Greetz - Chris
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Req: Patch for cm-10.2-20130918-NIGHTLY-p3100.zip
EXAMPLE of a Request:
Hi
can you patch CM 10.2. Nightly as per 2013-09-18 for P3100 device for me?
Device details:
Manufacturer: Samsung
Device: GT 2 7.0 P3100
ROM's download link: http://www.get.cm/get/jenkins/41935/cm-10.2-20130918-NIGHTLY-p3100.zip
Christoph21x said:
EXAMPLE of a Request:
Hi
can you patch CM 10.2. Nightly as per 2013-09-18 for P3100 device for me?
Device details:
Manufacturer: Samsung
Device: GT 2 7.0 P3100
ROM's download link: http://www.get.cm/get/jenkins/41935/cm-10.2-20130918-NIGHTLY-p3100.zip
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EXAMPLE Answer:
Hi pls find attached the patch
Nice idea, hopefully it'll get approved and added to the development threads op.
I might join in by writing a short explanation about VM's and how to use the patcher there (since I was doing it this way until a few weeks back, where I got (nearly) rid of win)
Being on Linux actually makes the whole thing a hell of a lot easier.
Cheers!
Via Tapatalk 4 BETA, that, surprisingly, is free.
Here it is!
IRKONIK said:
Nice idea, hopefully it'll get approved and added to the development threads op.
I might join in by writing a short explanation about VM's and how to use the patcher there (since I was doing it this way until a few weeks back, where I got (nearly) rid of win)
Being on Linux actually makes the whole thing a hell of a lot easier.
Cheers!
Via Tapatalk 4 BETA, that, surprisingly, is free.
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THANKS, IRKONIK!
You know, PDroid is a great service protecting us, the work of the developers is great - including mateorod and others who're working all day and night, as it seems.
And if we can, we should try to make this protection available also (and especially!?) to all non- or semi-enthousiastic users that do not neededly flash ROMs frequently..
Thanks for your support - highly appreciated!
Greetz - Chris
GT-N7000, Krueger CM10.2
Hi, could you add support for GT-N7000 Krueger CM10.2?
ROM link:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2406975
http://www.unionrom.com/galaxyrom/K...00/Rom/Krueger-10.2-20130918-Build3-n7000.zip
Log:
http://codepad.org/OWlwMBie
Thanks!
ralphm2004 said:
Hi, could you add support for GT-N7000 Krueger CM10.2?
ROM link:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2406975
http://www.unionrom.com/galaxyrom/K...00/Rom/Krueger-10.2-20130918-Build3-n7000.zip
Log:
http://codepad.org/OWlwMBie
Thanks!
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Hi ralph
You posted in the wrong thread - patch DEVELOPMENT is under http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1719408 who add support for non-patchable ROMs, we just build it for users...
greetz - Chris
Christoph21x said:
Hi ralph
You posted in the wrong thread - patch DEVELOPMENT is under http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1719408 who add support for non-patchable ROMs, we just build it for users...
greetz - Chris
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Hi Chris,
thanks for the information, i misunderstood the sense of this thread.
As a junior member i can't post in development-threads. Can someone please post it there?
I posted a link, so you'll be fine (hopefully)
Cheers!
Via Tapatalk 4 BETA, that, surprisingly, is free.
ralphm2004 said:
Hi, could you add support for GT-N7000 Krueger CM10.2?
ROM link:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2406975
http://www.unionrom.com/galaxyrom/K...00/Rom/Krueger-10.2-20130918-Build3-n7000.zip
Log:
http://codepad.org/OWlwMBie
Thanks!
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Thanks for the thread, Christophe!
I can add support, but I need the rom's source code. You will have to ask the dev for a link to their github page. But then I can add support.
mateorod said:
Thanks for the thread, Christophe!
I can add support, but I need the rom's source code. You will have to ask the dev for a link to their github page. But then I can add support.
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hi mateorod,
i cant post to that thread to. there doesn't seem to be a link to the right source.
but with v3.1.78 the patch has worked.
i try to contact bangsti and ask for the source, maybe it is helpful for the future.
ralphm2004
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got the information from bangsti:
Is the CM10.2 Source and crdroid Source.
github.com/cristianomatos
github.com/CyanogenMod
Krueger is a Mix from this Sourcen.
Well, I said it, so here it is (yeah, I deliver )
How to use the Auto-Patcher on Linux (debian based (!!)) in a virtual machine.
This "tutorial" does not take you by your hand. No, I DEMAND :silly: that you do stuff by yourself. It helps you! (Trust me. The easy way is not always the best)
First of all: You need a virtual machine with your favorite distro. (I like Mint Cinnamon)
How this step works? Well, google/youtube it. There is so much info about it, there is no need in writing another tutorial. Especially when other people have done it waaaay better
So, you have linux running. What now?
Second step: Getting all the stuff the patcher relies on.
Code:
sudo apt-get update
Code:
sudo apt-get install git git-core cpio patch unzip tar openjdk-7-jdk openjdk-7-jre
Third step: Getting all the files from github and build the patcher
Code:
git clone https://github.com/mateor/auto-patcher
Code:
cd auto-patcher
Code:
./batch.sh
Fourth step: Copy the rom you want to have patched into the auto-patcher folder.
Code:
./auto_patcher rom.zip
!! With this method, the patcher will use the rom detector and will build OpenPDroid patches. If you DO NOT want them, read the first page of the dev-thread. !!
Fifth step: Getting the files "out of" the VM.
- Easy way: Upload it into the/your cloud.
- Nearly as easy way: Use some filehost. (Since the files are about 6MB big, it's not even a hassle). Fast filehost: zippyshare
When your files finished the uploading, just use the link to the file in a qr-code generator, scan it with your device and download it. Easy!
Sixth step: BEFORE you flash the file, check the md5sum (in the VM and on your device!) how-to
If they match, you are good to go. Don't forget to make a nandroid backup! It's not needed, but hey, better safe than sorry!
I hope this helps If something is missing, tell me!
Cheers! :highfive:
PS: Due to lack of time, this "tutorial" is as short as possible and might lack a few explanations. (Hopefully not steps)
PPS: The only "tip" I have: use the tab-key for auto-complete So instead of writing "auto-patcher" just type "au" and then press tab. Saves you lots of time.
Edit1: Props to Mateorod and everybody over at the dev thread!
PDroid Patches for Samsung Galaxy Tab, HTC Desire & Desire S
Dear All
please find below some already PDroid-patched ROM links
Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 P3100, P3110 & P3113 (JB 4.3 Nightly & JB 4.2.2 CM 10.1.3 RELEASE)
[PDROID][GT-P31XX][2013-09-21][JB][4.3/4.2.2]PDroid: CM 10.2 Nightly & CM10.1.3 Rel. - see http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2357514
HTC Desire
[ROM][Sept03][CM10.1] Chromium ROM | Build 10 | bravo - see http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=45441296#post45441296
[ROM/4.2.2] [June 03 2013] VJ CM10.1 | Jelly Bean 4.2.2 - v6.3 Stock/Sense/Data++ - see http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=43710438#post43710438
HTC Desire S
[ROM][08 AUG 13][4.2.2][UNOFFICIAL] CyanogenMod 10.1 - see http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=45441957#post45441957
With kind regards - Chris
http://pio-masaki.com/?dir=DroidDNA/Carbon
I'm in need of the 2nd from the bottom
9/22 for CDMA.
Awesome
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takota6 said:
http://pio-masaki.com/?dir=DroidDNA/Carbon
I'm in need of the 2nd from the bottom
9/22 for CDMA.
Awesome
Æaa°\,,/
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Since you did not specify which patch you want, you get OpenPDroid. All zip's are zipped with md5sum-files and the patch log.
Download link
Yeah I know, MEGA is pretty ****ty (down- and upstreams are crap) BUT it's more stable than other services.
Cheers!
PS: Please report back, if it works, and if it does, hit the thanks button, so a) I know and b) the thread doesn't get spammed. If something does not work as expected, please post a logcat in the dev thread, so it can get fixed.
Thank you
Well it didn't work, not with your doing but rather the Dev that built didn't put some vendor tree and so everyone is not able to boot that build.. I'll post back when I'm sure there a good build up.. Thanks
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I'm back.. Heres a stable crAosp/ Cyanogen open pdroid please
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2417275
Direct Iink
http://www.mediafire.com/?6hblh4leblfc0lh
Thanks
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Here's your patch takota6
takota6 said:
I'm back.. Heres a stable crAosp/ Cyanogen open pdroid please
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2417275
Direct Iink
http://www.mediafire.com/?6hblh4leblfc0lh
Thanks
Æaa°\,,/
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Hi takota6!
Thanks for this clarification.
Please find attached the update file (patch) you need.
To restore to original (if you want to) you may use the attached "restore" file.
Kind regards from Switzerland - Chris
Okay so,
A there isn't much going on with tab 3 10.1 [p5210-specific] meaning extra-ROMular activity
I'm going to add this thread in the hopes it will spark some further creativity/participation.
As a scolding to the gimme gimme crowd - instead of demanding/expecting, try inquiring/learning/contributing.
This is my current boot/kernel image. Modified as follows;
Contains busybox [x86] in /sbin and set to --install -s /system/xbin via /sbin/antwerp.sh
This is NOT a flashable zip for a reason. dd is an incredibly kick-ass tool provided you respect it's authoritah.
I've been making changes by way of .rc,.prop files to make my experimenting easier, meaning less remount,rw
Read the info in zip for better description. I'm not certain I will actually be able to answer intensive questions.
I wiil do my best. When i succeed with a new test I will post. The ramdisk.gz is included.
Link DevHost - http://d-h.st/users/moonbutt74/?fld_id=37381#files
GT-P5210 stock recovery
Link DevHost - http://d-h.st/SLp
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This is a transparented Modification of MultiWindowSidebar_v1.3_060614.apk from Thread by @zst123
Note- this modded apk must be dropped into /system/app perm-644
Thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2729450
Link to modded apk DevHost - http://d-h.st/users/moonbutt74/?fld_id=37382#files
When I have more I will add.
note - i am attempting to sort out issues with cwm as it was abandoned by a very rude person.
as far as i can figure the problems seem to be maybe in init binary which is out of my league BUT,
i did manage to reduce my back up time to about 45 min on a moderately heavy rom by swapping
zImage with stock and striking kernel cmdline. any meaningful help/direction would be of benefit
to everyone.
m
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Update-Succeded building stock kernel
Will be posting useful device info for quick reference as I encounter need for it/them.
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UPDATE jULY 10 2014: this is what i hope to be a mostly correct device tree for
the samsung galaxy tab 3 10.1 GT-P5210 santos10wifi CM11
github - https://github.com/moonbutt74?tab=repositories
Thanks to @Angel_666 for his device tree for santos103g
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Useful Reading;
http://www.linux.org/threads/the-linux-kernel-android.5459/
Kernel Source KK 4.4.2
Kernel Source KK 4..4.2
Kernel source is up GT-P5210_EUR_KK_Opensource.zip
http://opensource.samsung.com/reception/receptionSub.do?method=sub&sub=F&searchValue=gt-p5210
UPDATE jULY 10 2014
hey,
so i've posted what i hope is a mostly correct device tree for samsung galaxy tab 3 10.1 GT-P5210 santos10wifi http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2787136
as I encounter errors or omissions i wil attempt to resolve them in as timely a fashion as permissible.
any updates will be posted as extract and overwrite .tar.gz or .zip files unless there is a reason to diff/patch something.
either way, the updates if any will be labled clearly and contain readme.
thank you to @Angel_666 for his santos103g device tree which was my guide.
thank you for reading
m
NOTE- conversation/q&a related content have been relocated to split thread in q&a
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2812791
as to keep this thread focused. i apologize for any inconvenience and intend no slight
in anyway. thank you for your patience and understanding.
m
On booting Android 4.4
This comes by way of @Angel_666,
To boot Android 4.4
enable selinux in your kernel source - make menuconfig, goto security options, yes @ app-armor, yes @ nsa selinux, and set
Default Security Module to- Unix Discretionary Access Controls
Use modules that accompany this build.
adjust your init.*.rc's in accordance with Android 4.4, and at that basic level, you should be good.
add salt to taste.:good:
Something to play with GT-P5210
okay so here is a moderately succesful build through of cm11
i am just posting it for play value. there is no support or requests being accepted.
issues- no sound, no wifi, no video playback, some games will work - [gltron from fdroid is fun], external storage does not register, no bluetooth, you must move terminal.apk from system to sdcard and install as normal app. get a copy of total commander on your sdcard as well, trust me, much more manageable file manager. To poweroff or reboot you must type in terminal;
poweroff -f
or
reboot -f
make backup first. DUH.
will flash no problems with my philz recovery build.
Do not hassle me because of your user error. [no noobs]
Remember this is just to play with. However, a note to experienced people, if you resolve any of the issues
please share the solution with the community.
devhost link - http://d-h.st/01Q
please do not post questions in this thread. Goto q&a and post in the odds & ends thread there.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2812791
have fun
m
and p5200 no hope ?
5200
khaledreno said:
and p5200 no hope ?
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hi,
it's a variant so yes, hope, just work. :good:
m
Hey guys, anybody doing anything on this device at all? I would love to pick up development if someone can point me in the right direction as far as device tree and any needed files go, please let me know asap as I'm a decent Dev and just picked this device up
soupysoup said:
Hey guys, anybody doing anything on this device at all? I would love to pick up development if someone can point me in the right direction as far as device tree and any needed files go, please let me know asap as I'm a decent Dev and just picked this device up
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soupy,
meant in the best way.
dude, search, read, especially the OP for this [my] thread.
c'mon.
m
We are closing this at the OP's request, and may be reopened when ready.
We are happy to announce that we now have launched AOSP build instructions for Android 13!
The Xperia Open Source Project (Xperia Open Devices) is an initiative created to guide the developers step-by-step on how to build AOSP for their unlocked Xperia devices. Our instructions will show you how to prepare your environment, how to download all the necessary tools, and how to download and configure the code before you can build AOSP images and flash them on your own device.
New AOSP build instructions for Android 13 - Sony Developer World
developer.sony.com
The one downside is Ubuntu...I would be down to start building roms...but the problem is I'm on windows 11...and prefer it...
Ainz_Ooal_Gown said:
The one downside is Ubuntu...I would be down to start building roms...but the problem is I'm on windows 11...and prefer it...
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WSL?
unicastbg said:
WSL?
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WSL??
What is Windows Subsystem for Linux
Learn about the Windows Subsystem for Linux, including the different versions and ways you can use them.
docs.microsoft.com
Code:
sudo apt-get purge ...
The instructions aren't off to a good start.
kevinmcmurtrie said:
Code:
sudo apt-get purge ...
The instructions aren't off to a good start.
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To be blunt as a rock, you should be doing this on a clean install or inside a container anyways. I'm surprised Sony is not providing us with one.
UsernameNotRecognized said:
To be blunt as a rock, you should be doing this on a clean install or inside a container anyways. I'm surprised Sony is not providing us with one.
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That's clear from step 1, but not necessary if Sony had created the build correctly. Modern build environments may coexist without issues.
Even apt-get is rather outdated.
kevinmcmurtrie said:
That's clear from step 1, but not necessary if Sony had created the build correctly. Modern build environments may coexist without issues.
Even apt-get is rather outdated.
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The Guides are copy-paste since quite a time now. You basically just need to change the Tag each time You want to sync the Code. Anyways, sudo apt install works well on Ubuntu while some Parts cant be installed and need to be corrected like zlib1g-dev:i386 which is zlib1g-dev. WSL2 works fine on My W11 install. Just give this a go:
GitHub - bostrot/wsl2-distro-manager: A GUI to quickly manage your WSL2 instances
A GUI to quickly manage your WSL2 instances. Contribute to bostrot/wsl2-distro-manager development by creating an account on GitHub.
github.com
You will like it if You want to keep Windows...
what is the use of all these instructions if there are no developers who have made and supported at least a normal firmware based on android 12
Sakuma_Eitarou said:
what is the use of all these instructions if there are no developers who have made and supported at least a normal firmware based on android 12
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There are many people involved working on it. It takes times and they need help with logs and testing since there are many supported devices. I am working myself on it with A13 and its a pain in the a** right now... Many small issues and missing stuff here and there. We are also talking about bugs like no Mobile Data + No Wifi and non working Cameras and such... It's a great Project but lacks Users and support...
Miustone said:
There are many people involved working on it. It takes times and they need help with logs and testing since there are many supported devices. I am working myself on it with A13 and its a pain in the a** right now... Many small issues and missing stuff here and there. We are also talking about bugs like no Mobile Data + No Wifi and non working Cameras and such... It's a great Project but lacks Users and support...
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certainly lacks people and support because the community is too small due to the high cost and unpopularity of the phone. To begin with, I would like to see a completely completed firmware like this https://sourceforge.net/projects/ancientrom/files/gsi/V6.4/ and only then firmware based on a13
maybe one day there will be one fully working ROM with a fully programmable assistant button and a working Sony camera. as well as all the advantages of custom ROM
Sakuma_Eitarou said:
maybe one day there will be one fully working ROM with a fully programmable assistant button and a working Sony camera. as well as all the advantages of custom ROM
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I can surely tease, there is Something comming this Year. Android 13 2019-2022 Xperias
Miustone said:
I can surely tease, there is Something comming this Year. Android 13 2019-2022 Xperias
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in general, it doesn't matter, because official Google builds are 5 years behind amateur builds like crdroid and other teams. In my opinion, Android 12-13 looks gray, boring, not beautiful, sad, no transparency effects, colored notification icons. It feels like there are some idiots at Google who can't come up with anything worthwhile, or at least standardize what is already available in custom ROM. For example, it annoys me that the usual aosp assembly is empty, there you can't even adjust the height of swipes of control gestures
Miustone said:
The Guides are copy-paste since quite a time now. You basically just need to change the Tag each time You want to sync the Code. Anyways, sudo apt install works well on Ubuntu while some Parts cant be installed and need to be corrected like zlib1g-dev:i386 which is zlib1g-dev. WSL2 works fine on My W11 install. Just give this a go:
GitHub - bostrot/wsl2-distro-manager: A GUI to quickly manage your WSL2 instances
A GUI to quickly manage your WSL2 instances. Contribute to bostrot/wsl2-distro-manager development by creating an account on GitHub.
github.com
You will like it if You want to keep Windows...
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would you want to update the aosp build guide as a how to do for xda?
i would certainly be interested in stock aosp build.
"Now you are ready to build AOSP images that can be flashed to a device. To do this, you have to point out your specific device and then start building the images."
this my current blocker. how would i point out the specific device? as i understand the command in the given step ( step5 ) it requires a source. that source is not specified in the builöd instructions or i didn't find them