Building ROMs for Chinese Phones - Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hey all!
Recently I got my hands on a chinese GT-I9502 clone... I'm kinda new to rom and recovery cooking and I'm willing to spend hours on learning how to build an android ROM. So here is my question: Is it possible to build a ROM/Recovery for a phone without released sources or device tree? I was able to find kernel sources for my chipset (MT6589)... dunno if it can help...
Thanks in advance (I hope you will keep my hopes up! ^^ )
P.S. - Take a look at that rhyme in the title!

bubakovsky said:
Hey all!
Recently I got my hands on a chinese GT-I9502 clone... I'm kinda new to rom and recovery cooking and I'm willing to spend hours on learning how to build an android ROM. So here is my question: Is it possible to build a ROM/Recovery for a phone without released sources or device tree? I was able to find kernel sources for my chipset (MT6589)... dunno if it can help...
Thanks in advance (I hope you will keep my hopes up! ^^ )
P.S. - Take a look at that rhyme in the title!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Sounds like a MTK phone, in that case you can do MIUI and maybe CoS and Lewa but outside of that you're probably out of luck

cynagenmod for mtk
I think Cynagenmod not supprt in mtk... So u can port other rom like touchwiz,xperia, miui. But u cant use cynagenmod at mtk...if some one port cynagenmod for mtk bt it will not work perfcty ...n full of bug...

Related

Developers for Desire V

Any developers out there having HTC desire v and interested in building roms for our device, post here.. I have been helping in development of galaxy mini, and a member of team jellaxy as well..
I am currently not having free time so cannot build one! If anyone else interested post in this thread, I will try out when I have free time in a couple of weeks
Sent from my HTC Desire V using xda app-developers app
i create this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2007243 this is my first ROM, but i wont to build for our Desire V CM10 or AOSP
AKA_noodle said:
i create this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2007243 this is my first ROM, but i wont to build for our Desire V CM10 or AOSP
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
That's great @AKA_Noodle. I used to own the Galaxy i9003 and have experience in testing ROMs, customizing, boat ware removal etc. for 10 months. I have just bought a Desire V yesterday and this is my first HTC. I am getting to know the difference.
I have followed your post and am going to ROOT the phone in a couple of days. I am giving my stock 7 days for the just in case hardware issues with my handset. Post that I will unlock the bootloader and free my device. I am ready for testing and development.
And by the way,
Congratulations to all. We finally have a dedicated thread for our phone.
Thanks @AKA_Noodle, i use the European Rom, great
Guys,
I don't own this device, but I'm interested in developing for it.
I believe I could try to port a ROM or two from the desire X to this device, if anyone would test it.
The only thing I need to know is: do you guys have android 4.0.4 or 4.0.3?
Sent from my awesome fridge
4.0.3
Rew64 said:
4.0.3
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Thanks. I hope that little difference doesn't affect the ROM.
I don't have time in this week, but I'll try to get you guys a ROM next week.
Sent from my awesome fridge
I'm interested with HTC Desire V Rom Development. And I will first make CM10, then MIUI, etc. I'm following the tutorials at XDA.
Finally i have device tree ready for HTC DESIRE V The next task is to download sources for CM9 ( takes a hell lot of time :/ ) and start working on it, hopefully with community's help, it will be completed
i will be uploading the device tree soon, so anyone can help me building it..
I'm waiting for that CM9, because all other ROMs I tried are disappointing. I posted here earlier a version for Baidu ROM but turns out that was also buggish.
So, please someone make a Cyanogenmod for this phone.
yeah... please develop a CM9/10 version for this dual sim phone ///
Until today, i still can't find an easy way to root my device. LOL!
carliv said:
I'm waiting for that CM9, because all other ROMs I tried are disappointing. I posted here earlier a version for Baidu ROM but turns out that was also buggish.
So, please someone make a Cyanogenmod for this phone.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I did some snooping - it turns out that it's buggish because we are using the nightly builds version of the Baidu . The official version is V4:
http://translate.google.com/transla...m.php?mod=viewthread&tid=62590&extra=page%3D1
charmainelooi said:
I did some snooping - it turns out that it's buggish because we are using the nightly builds version of the Baidu . The official version is V4:
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I know, but my version was from that stable one, which is based on version 27. Still it had some "things" because for Baidu stable not means final, it's a project in developement. I guess, if no one develop a CM for our device we'll have to wait for some final Baidu.
One other thing is that they develop Baidu to integrate with their service (let's not forget that Baidu is Google for China), and it will be more suitable to users from China .
Too bad that HTC couldn't release a ROM without bugs. Baidu, even in beta, didn't restart my phone randomly like HTC rom did (stock version too), and I have a friend with Wildfire stock, unrooted, untouched which do the same. Maybe it is something with HTC rom platform, I don't know.
I don't think it is hardware, because if it was, Baidu would restart too.
For developement
I just finished to try every single open source of android to make a new build for this phone and my conclusion is not good.
HTC announced that this phone will not get JellyBean - understandable 1 single core processor, 512 MB Ram, not enough.
That will be a huge obstacle in order to get Paranoid, PAC or Slimbean to this phone - they mentain those sources now only for jellybean. Or for jellybean, we need a new kernel to support that. And even so, we can not know if it will work - poor phone specs.
Cyanogenmod doesn't support DualSim, and I bought this phone for that function only.
MIUI doesn't support DualSim either - I know there are a lot of dualsim phones with MIUI, but these are ported not compiled from source - and MIUI source isn't public (what they have on github is a patch tool, wich doesn't work very well, especially with HTC phones which are more difficult).
LewaOS has a source open on github, but is only for Gingerbread - if they upgrade this it will be our best alternative, because LewaOS is a very stable, fast and reliable ROM, and works well even in low specs phones. Baidu ROM seems to be at the begining some port of LewaOS (I still found some mediatek references in baidu, and mediatek is the main processor for Lewa).
So, we're stuck with Sense...
Desire V Rom Development
rohan007 said:
Finally i have device tree ready for HTC DESIRE V The next task is to download sources for CM9 ( takes a hell lot of time :/ ) and start working on it, hopefully with community's help, it will be completed
i will be uploading the device tree soon, so anyone can help me building it..
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Hi Rohan,
I am interested In developing Android Rom for HTC desire V, so i required few things, can you suggest where i get the device identity (Device Tree, Vendor) details.
carliv said:
Too bad that HTC couldn't release a ROM without bugs. Baidu, even in beta, didn't restart my phone randomly like HTC rom did (stock version too), and I have a friend with Wildfire stock, unrooted, untouched which do the same. Maybe it is something with HTC rom platform, I don't know.
I don't think it is hardware, because if it was, Baidu would restart too.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I have the same problem with my htc desire V, can you please link the rom that solved your problem?
ManthanRB said:
I have the same problem with my htc desire V, can you please link the rom that solved your problem?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
None, it's a hardware issue. I took it to a service shop and then I sold it and never bought a HTC again.

I need devices to develop for!

Hey guys! After a long time of taking a break from the Android world and focusing more on school I am finally coming back and coming back strong! But before I can start my big plans I need a device or two to develop for. I own a Galaxy Note 3 but I really do not like developing for it since we do not have an Unlocked Bootloader yet.
I am a Samsung Fanboy so I know TouchWiz inside and out! I also have plenty of experience with the stock Android OS. I currently do NOT make source builds but if you have the source code then I will be glad to!
All of my builds will be built on my Dedicated Server and uploaded on a fast 1GBPS port! I will develop for pretty much any device as long as it either has source code or is compatible with the Kitchen.
I can theme, build ROMs, and very little Kernel work. Let me know what devices you want me to dev for and what you would like to see in a ROM. I can start working very soon!
Thanks for your time!
-- Droid Premium
Can you give me your knowledge
I know Android only at moderate level but need help with some porting tips (preferably mtk device,i've seen yuweng's thread)
I want to gain more knowledge about Android and i've never built anything from source
Any help regarding the functioning of android is really appreciated
Sent from my A11 using Tapatalk
Hello!
I have ZTE V985 (Grand Era), and he has only 4.0.4
It is sad, bacause we have kernel source and HTC One X (they are similar) already have CM11
So, I want you to port 4.4 to the ZTE V985
Here is the kernel source https://disk.yandex.ru/public/?hash=BWwRVJxvd/ByYk9Ec3R6qwIuNE8rSJ2sB4LjsUucVi8%3D
Hope you will help me with this device
@Droid Premium what about the Note 10.1 2014, WIFI only model, P600? Don't know if youv'e made any roms for tablets but it would be good to have another rom for it because it's been a bit quiet so far
@Droid Premium
hello
Can you help me develop a alcatel idol cm10.1 s or higher.
I already made ​​the recovery
the bootloader is not locked
Alcatel has sources
http://sourceforge.net/projects/alcatel/files/OT_6035R_20140507.tar.xz/download
my sources for recovery carliv
https://github.com/dams161/ot6034r
if you can help me a little
thank you
dams161 said:
@Droid Premium
hello
Can you help me develop a alcatel idol cm10.1 s or higher.
I already made ​​the recovery
the bootloader is not locked
Alcatel has sources
http://sourceforge.net/projects/alcatel/files/OT_6035R_20140507.tar.xz/download
my sources for recovery carliv
https://github.com/dams161/ot6034r
if you can help me a little
thank you
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I would appreciate any ROM for this device. It could have so many things...
Regards

[Q] Top ROMs for Mediatek devices

Hi everyone,
Hope all of you are doing great. I'm just a noob and am having a heard time to find a good informative source for customs ROMs made for Mediatek devices. I understand that people are still trying to make CM mod for Mediatek devices but I use a MT6592 device and have not found a good custom ROM for it. Can you guys suggest which ones are good for it and where can I find them?

Cyanogenmod ROM mipad 2

Does anyone know if a cyanogenmod rom for mipad 2 is available?
Envoyé de mon Mi-4c en utilisant Tapatalk
+ 1
Dear Developers and Hackers of XDA,
I just bought this tablet. I looked around on the MIUI forum for MI Pad 2 and see that there are ways to root a developer MIUI ROM for this tablet. I also see that there are also instructions to unlock the bootloader and install a custom recovery. I am big fan of Cyanogemod and am hoping to have it on the tablet. Has anybody tried and/succeeded to port Cyanogenmod to this tablet?
Hoping for the best
Sincerely
dspati
Hi dEvasEnApati I'm in your situation! I hope to recive news as soon as possible because i want to install cyano!
Xda dev have you got some news?
Hi,
Following the instructions from the miui forum I managed to unlock the bootloader, root , install TWRP and AOSP rom. I was wondering what are the requirements to have a cyanogen mod for it? Are there CMs for devices with intel x86_64 hardware?
I'll get my mipad 2 soon! I think in a week or two then I'll Start heavy development on it ? i think of aosp is possible cm will be possible too :] I'll keep u guys updated
Hi Nailyouh,
Thank you very much for doing this!
Maybe this may help: As paul_ro21 mentioned, a working AOSP rom, which was most probably developed by Xiaomi is available on the miui forums. I have it on my mi pad 2 as well and it's working fine. I am looking forward to a CM rom for this tablet and I will be happy to help with testing!
Sincerely
dspati
Nailyouh said:
I'll get my mipad 2 soon! I think in a week or two then I'll Start heavy development on it �� i think of aosp is possible cm will be possible too :] I'll keep u guys updated
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Nailyouh said:
I'll get my mipad 2 soon! I think in a week or two then I'll Start heavy development on it �� i think of aosp is possible cm will be possible too :] I'll keep u guys updated
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Waiting for your work on CM
Im too tired with stupid MIUI on this awesome tablet :
Stupid ram management, it has 2gb ram but it cannot run multi-tasking !
Im facing a big Problem i was not aware about..the Kernel of the MiPad2 is not open source so we are pretty f**ed by xiaomi. In fact the Kernel source has to be released but xiaomi don't care about Copyright infringements. I regret the decision buying this Tab. I like the Dualboot thingy and the aosp Rom runs smooth as butter but without the source we'll stuck on 5.1.1. really sad if you ask me, the Tablet is really beautyful and I love the outstanding Display. I'll try to figure around with the kernel from the aosp Rom next week I'll keep u informend and will make a thread if I suceed.
Cheers
Naily
Nailyouh said:
Im facing a big Problem i was not aware about..the Kernel of the MiPad2 is not open source so we are pretty f**ed by xiaomi. In fact the Kernel source has to be released but xiaomi don't care about Copyright infringements. I regret the decision buying this Tab. I like the Dualboot thingy and the aosp Rom runs smooth as butter but without the source we'll stuck on 5.1.1. really sad if you ask me, the Tablet is really beautyful and I love the outstanding Display. I'll try to figure around with the kernel from the aosp Rom next week I'll keep u informend and will make a thread if I suceed.
Cheers
Naily
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Too sad, I know this will happens becoz Xiaomi released just some models ( Mi4 ... )
Hope You will find a way to solve this
The hardware is awesome, but the OS is SUCK !
Any news?
any news?
@Vihru there is some progress in the MIUI forums, I'm using MIRU 7 and currently waiting MIRU 8 to finish downloading. It's like a whole new tablet, amazing what they've done with it
Remix 2.0: http://en.miui.com/thread-329758-1-1.html
MIRU 7: http://en.miui.com/thread-325531-1-1.html
MIRU 8: http://en.miui.com/thread-353077-1-1.html
If anyone on MI Forum as registered, please assist here:
http://en.miui.com/forum.php?mod=redirect&goto=findpost&ptid=424803&pid=7862023
See if I gave him all correct links and processes..
vdbhb59 said:
If anyone on MI Forum as registered, please assist here:
http://en.miui.com/forum.php?mod=redirect&goto=findpost&ptid=424803&pid=7862023
See if I gave him all correct links and processes..
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Is this good news for you:
http://en.miui.com/thread-411400-1-1.html
CyanogenMod 13 x86 6.0.1 on MiPad 2 Intel x5 z-8500
xposed will work too. Right now the audio is under construction (not working, yet).
Xiaomi added kernel souces for Mi Pad 2
https://github.com/MiCode/Xiaomi_Kernel_OpenSource/tree/latte-l-oss
datorprofessor said:
Is this good news for you:
http://en.miui.com/thread-411400-1-1.html
CyanogenMod 13 x86 6.0.1 on MiPad 2 Intel x5 z-8500
xposed will work too. Right now the audio is under construction (not working, yet).
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Thanks mate.
Checking it.
Kernel source is out (github)
Nailyouh said:
Im facing a big Problem i was not aware about..the Kernel of the MiPad2 is not open source so we are pretty f**ed by xiaomi. In fact the Kernel source has to be released but xiaomi don't care about Copyright infringements. I regret the decision buying this Tab. I like the Dualboot thingy and the aosp Rom runs smooth as butter but without the source we'll stuck on 5.1.1. really sad if you ask me, the Tablet is really beautyful and I love the outstanding Display. I'll try to figure around with the kernel from the aosp Rom next week I'll keep u informend and will make a thread if I suceed.
Cheers
Naily
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Kernel source is now out on github. Any thoughts about it?

Just want to ask something about porting roms...

Hello everyone.
Im new here.
I just want to ask something.
When porting roms can my base ROM and my port ROM have different android version?
Looking forward to having responses
P/s: sorry for bad engrisk )
XdaNeko said:
Hello everyone.
Im new here.
I just want to ask something.
When porting roms can my base ROM and my port ROM have different android version?
Looking forward to having responses
P/s: sorry for bad engrisk )
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
It has been a looong time since I knew about those things but if I remember your base ROM should have that same Android version as your port ROM.
And if you want an advice, please consider building a ROM from source. Troubleshooting is hell with ported ROMs. Building ROM is scary because it has commands that you don't know yet, but it's way more easy than porting. Trust me.
Here is a guide on how to build ROM from source :
https://forum.xda-developers.com/chef-central/android/guide-android-rom-development-t2814763
@XdaNeko
It's NOT the version of Android what does matter. If that would be the case then an upgrade via OTA never would be possible.
A Stock ROM always at 100% matches phone's hardware ( CPU, GPU, RAM, storage memory, etc.pp ) - it's built by OEM's / Carrier's R&D department, the guys who know best of.
Whereas a Custom ROM necessarily does NOT because it gets built by 3rd-party companies/programmers associations - who think they can do it better, but don't always have the specific Android device at hand.

Categories

Resources