If i wanted to build a ROM for my TF201 - Asus Eee Pad Transformer Prime

Could someone advise me on a tutorial or guide on how to get the SDK going. I'd like to do it via Linaro as well. I've found Linaro does a really good job especially on my Galaxy Nexus. I've tried to setup the SDK a few times but I found it very confusing and just gave up. Not even sure my machine would compile it in a realistic time. I got a quad core cpu and 8gb ram in my pc running windows 7. If I could do this I could then release it to the masses.

I would suggest reading this thread as a starter:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1988701
Also, go through the official google android dev sight in regards to certain terminology, as well as usin the Cyanogenmod wiki for further info.
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kokopuphz said:
I would suggest reading this thread as a starter:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1988701
Also, go through the official google android dev sight in regards to certain terminology, as well as usin the Cyanogenmod wiki for further info.
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Excellent thanks!
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Can it be the ICS drivers?

I made a small search on NVIDIA and I think that this is the drivers for ICS
Tegra Android Ice Cream Sandwich (4.0) OS Image for Tegra2 Developer Kit (Ventana)
This includes the Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) OS Image for Tegra2 Developer Kits. This image fully supports the debugging and profiling tools included in the Tegra Android Toolkit.
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here written that those drivers supports ICS and i hope it will help you
here the source on nvidia site
http://www.nvidia.com/content/devzone/tegra-android-developer-pack.html
do you think\know it will work with ICS now?
It's been discussed before, these aren't helpful.
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What would make this helpful is a member who actually knows 'WHY" its not helpful and spelling out the reason. Possibly linking another "Discussion" on the topic so when others pull this up on a search they don't leave empty handed and re post something similar. I vote MaxK47 do the honors since he seams know better already lol. Thanks very much .
I think these can't help.
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zlongmax said:
I think these can't help.
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It's a very detailed answer! If you are not able to explain why these drivers and DK are not useful in order to make a fully functioning ICS for Atrix I'd rather say that it's better to stay tight-lipped and don't make useless posts. Okay? Thanks.
These aren't useful because we need a 3.x.x kernel source to make these work.
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djluis48 said:
These aren't useful because we need a 3.x.x kernel source to make these work.
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Great! The answer is almost right, almost. These drivers can be useful for 2.6 kernel as well but there are many but....so....it would be better and it's possible but difficult and annoying enough to work out a 3.0 kernel based on original basic ICS kernel modified in order to be used on Atrix.
Cab121 said:
What would make this helpful is a member who actually knows 'WHY" its not helpful and spelling out the reason. Possibly linking another "Discussion" on the topic so when others pull this up on a search they don't leave empty handed and re post something similar. I vote MaxK47 do the honors since he seams know better already lol. Thanks very much .
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=29549045#post29549045
Said by one of the top developers of our community.

Project AOSP! Let's do it!

Hi gang.
Here is an idea brewing in my head. I know it will spin your head. I am embarking on a mission to bring AOSP to this forsaken land... Fair warning. As you see, there is no "recognized developer" tag underneath my name and for a good reason, I am not one! An average newb here as far as AOSP deving is concerned. I do know the very basics, I did build a couple AOSP builds for the Dinc2 and Transformer prime, but that was trivial as those devices were already supported. This device is not. So, I'll need to figure out how to first setup the environment for this and then learn to make a kernel from the source HTC has (if they released it that is).
So, anyone here who can point me to the right direction to kick this off!?
This thread is intended to be a platform for all those interested in helping bring AOSP to our device. Any and all helpful suggestions in this regard will be appreciated!
Hell yeah! I'm pretty sure if we all pull together we can get something cooking. I was wondering though obviously we aren't on jelly bean. Would it be easier to build an ics cm9 and then add select features like the lock screen, camera, animations etc?
Linch89 said:
Hell yeah! I'm pretty sure if we all pull together we can get something cooking. I was wondering though obviously we aren't on jelly bean. Would it be easier to build an ics cm9 and then add select features like the lock screen, camera, animations etc?
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Dunno. I was actually thinking if it is better to build Jellybean 4.1 rather than the latest and greatest 4.2.1. But if there aren't significant changes, may be we can pull off a 4.2 build. I just want to first learn to compile AOSP so that it even boots. I believe I need to mod files to build it for our environment... I wonder where I can learn this stuff..
Nits, Andy, help please!
My new laptop is running Windows 8 and I believe it will be a PITA to get Linux running natively on that due to the UEFI fiasco... I wonder if VM linux will be as fast as native... If not, I'll use my current machine to build and use the new one to due my regular stuff...
litetaker said:
Dunno. I was actually thinking if it is better to build Jellybean 4.1 rather than the latest and greatest 4.2.1. But if there aren't significant changes, may be we can pull off a 4.2 build. I just want to first learn to compile AOSP so that it even boots. I believe I need to mod files to build it for our environment... I wonder where I can learn this stuff..
Nits, Andy, help please!
My new laptop is running Windows 8 and I believe it will be a PITA to get Linux running natively on that due to the UEFI fiasco... I wonder if VM linux will be as fast as native... If not, I'll use my current machine to build and use the new one to due my regular stuff...
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I don't know as there are significant changes but most of the changes are with the lock screen and launcher.
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Im up my incredible comes friday
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My new laptop has just arrived. I wanna ask, will building android be significantly hampered on a virtual machine instead of natively? This new machine comes with windows 8 and potentially will be a pain to load Linux on it. Plus this laptop is meant for someone else and I dont think they will be pleased with Linux on their PC...
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litetaker said:
My new laptop has just arrived. I wanna ask, will building android be significantly hampered on a virtual machine instead of natively? This new machine comes with windows 8 and potentially will be a pain to load Linux on it. Plus this laptop is meant for someone else and I dont think they will be pleased with Linux on their PC...
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its always better to have full ubuntu, personally i have win8 too but i installed wubi for ubuntu and everything looks fine(for being a pentium) ubuntu doesnt take much
jose51197 said:
its always better to have full ubuntu, personally i have win8 too but i installed wubi for ubuntu and everything looks fine(for being a pentium) ubuntu doesnt take much
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OMG! First build in progress. The damn thing is ACTUALLY building, I think! But still, if I were you, I wouldn't hold my breath. 99.9% sure the end result will most likely not boot!
EDIT: Of course, all that I said before is of any value only if this thing finishes compiling without errors. And I already had a few errors (which I was able to fix). God, I hope this thing compiles! :fingers-crossed:
Update: Several compilation errors. Failure guys :/ Will retry tomorrow...
Hey litetaker, just wanna say thanks so much for doing this I really appreciate it and I'm sure many others do too!
Ill work with him today on my free time, also welcome the new team fireballas member litetaker
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Ill work with him today on my free time, also welcome the new team fireballas member litetaker
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Thanks buddy! Let's do this!
Watching you guys closely love what your doing for this community so for this and all future projects you may have plesse know I'm always willing to load up (Flash) any software you create no matter what beta stage it may be in, it is the least I can do for you and the rest of this great community since I can't develop which I wish I could oh do I wish but seriously keep that in mind my friends.
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prairiedogn said:
Watching you guys closely love what your doing for this community so for this and all future projects you may have plesse know I'm always willing to load up (Flash) any software you create no matter what beta stage it may be in, it is the least I can do for you and the rest of this great community since I can't develop which I wish I could oh do I wish but seriously keep that in mind my friends.
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Great to have volunteers, but by now we are just getting close to get a booteable cm10, will tell you when it boots
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jose51197 said:
Great to have volunteers, but by now we are just getting close to get a booteable cm10, will tell you when it boots
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Awesome, just awesome.
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I've been informed that AOSP has booted on our phone..
andybones said:
I've been informed that AOSP has booted on our phone..
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First, news of s-off. Now, AOSP has booted. I don't know how this day can get any better.
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Like I said I'm really starting to love this phone very happy with all the activity in this forum.
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andybones said:
I've been informed that AOSP has booted on our phone..
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Do you know who else is working with this?(only if you can tell)
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Aosp booted
Heres a video of my progress on aosp on this device(never developed a rom without proper files so this is new to me)
will put right here when it uploads
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wQ_AmZJ5Fu4
The evo 4g lte seems similar in specs to our phone in some regards and it has aosp. Could any of their work help us?
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Ubuntu on nexus 10?

Has anyone tried using the install instructions as a guide for installing Ubuntu on the nexus 10? If so, how much work will it take to get a bootable Ubuntu on our device? Ubuntu definitely supports our CPU, as it is on a Samsung chromebook that has the same processor. Sorry to junk up the forums, but I'd really like some info on the possibility of this happening.
EDIT: they also share the same quad core GPU. I really don't see why Ubuntu won't run on this out of the box...
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Has anyone tried using the install instructions as a guide for installing Ubuntu on the nexus 10? If so, how much work will it take to get a bootable Ubuntu on our device? Ubuntu definitely supports our CPU, as it is on a Samsung chromebook that has the same processor. Sorry to junk up the forums, but I'd really like some info on the possibility of this happening.
EDIT: they also share the same quad core GPU. I really don't see why Ubuntu won't run on this out of the box...
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I believe there are a few devs looking into it at the moment. See http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2012294
I've seen this. It seems no one has updated in a while, so I was assuming it was forgotten.
I was also thinking maybe chrubuntu would be the logical place to start, because that is an alpha that is working already on the chromebook.
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Developing ROMs?

Hi, I was interested in building an ICS ROM for the galaxy player 4.2. After compiling ICS from the source, what steps do you need to take to make it into a ROM?
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I'm afraid it's not THAT simple. AFAIK, there is a lot of work to be done before a booting ICS can be achieved. If you have no prior experience in android ROM development, I don't think this is a task you should take up right now. ICS compiled from the AOSP will not work on the 4.2 without modification and an ICS kernel, both of which are far beyond my current technological skill. Also this should be in general. Yes, I know it IS development related, but this IS a development site. Questions belong in the general thread. Thanks.
Odp: Developing ROMs?
Well starting by practice is good way imo. I did so But wothout knowledge, you have to be extremely patient
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I understand, maybe I can look at how it was achieved on the other players and it might be similar?
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I wouldn't look at the other players, as the 4.2 is pretty different from the 4 and 5. Try finding another Samsung product with similar hardware. Example: the galaxy player 5.0 is very similar to the SGS i9000 , Nexus S (crespo), and GTab p1000.
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Okay, but I'm pretty sure the 4.2 is similar to nexus s?
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Compare specs. Find out.
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by specs our devices are quite similar, by kernel etc. less but still similar.
I think that good and interesting way of learning is to add same/similar modifications as on crespo/aries and try to understand how does it accually work.
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Thanks for the help guys. I'm quite busy at the moment catching up with school work, I'll see what I can do this weekend.
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Hell, the 4.2 might even get an official update. Unlikely, but possible. IDK if Samsung has made a statement about this, but it only came out last year. (I think)
I called Samsung and asked about official updates and they said the 4.2 won't be getting any because the specs aren't good enough....
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I called Samsung and asked about official updates and they said the 4.2 won't be getting any because the specs aren't good enough....
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Thats a lie. there was a device called the Galaxy Music that had an 800 mHz processor that got JB.
Samsung wont update the galaxy players because they are much cheaper compared to phones (take the s3 for example, it costs 700-800 bucks if you get it without a contract)
I'd suggest reading through the following threads if you haven't already. Then ask about the specific parts there you're not understanding.
[GUIDE] How to port ROMs to the Galaxy Players
[Guide]Rom Development for Dummies (and a few other things)
And I found this one that describes the complete process for the aospa rom. You should be able to adapt the details for whatever rom you're working on.
[GUIDE][AOSPA:v3.+] How to Compile AOSPA from Source : + Support and Maintenance
That won't work until there is a working ICS kernel though. And even after that is completed, work will need to be done on the ROM.

Ubuntu player?

Ubuntu phone ROMs are available for Nexus devices, and from what little I've read, if you can install CM10 you can install Ubuntu. I know we have some CM10 projects, but is anyone interested in trying to get Ubuntu phone to run on a Player?
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I dont have a linux system currently or any dev experience at all (other than making a "hello world" app)lol but im extremely interested in this project, im at least up for testing if necessary
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It is definitely possible however it hasn't been fully released yet, it would be quite difficult to port it at this stage.
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joemhewitt said:
It is definitely possible however it hasn't been fully released yet, it would be quite difficult to port it at this stage.
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Not really there is a really simple quide on the ubuntu site
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Not really there is a really simple quide on the ubuntu site
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If you find it simple then you port it. I don't find it simple.
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Just to give you guys a heads up.
The Ubuntu touch Dev preview is just a preview. Hardly anything works and it's just not made to be used right now. So I don't think the D's devs would waste their time on this.
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Yeah, I noticed that when I went back to the site for a closer look. Still, glad to see I'm not the only one interested.
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shahrukhraza said:
Just to give you guys a heads up.
The Ubuntu touch Dev preview is just a preview. Hardly anything works and it's just not made to be used right now. So I don't think the D's devs would waste their time on this.
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You are right if it was stable then i was building it but now im not gonna waste my time on something that is a little to much unstable now!

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