[Q] Customizing Android x86 - Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Is it possible to modify and customize the Android -x86 Project?

UnbredHalflingers said:
Is it possible to modify and customize the Android -x86 Project?
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If you visit the Android x86 website, you can find the source code and some instructions about compiling your custom kernel and customizing the ROM.
You can try to look for help in the project forum.
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[Q] How to begin developing android ROM

I am new in XDA developer forum. I knew java and android at the immediate level. Now I'm interested in creating my own Android smartphone ROM. After searching in google, I see that there are a thing which is called "Default ROM" released by google. Base on this ROM, different companies created different ROM in their own style such as Sense, Motoblur, TouchWiz, etc.
So where could I download such a default ROM, and how could I begin with ROM developer. It is kind from my if anybody could give me a tutorial.
(Sorry if the question is exist in the forum, because I could not find it)
Thanks a lot.
Best regards,
me too, i have the same question, can someone help? thx
Your best bet is to have a look at compiling the aosp from source which you will need a Linux os for. The android sdk is a good place to start.
zelendel said:
Your best bet is to have a look at compiling the aosp from source which you will need a Linux os for. The android sdk is a good place to start.
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Also are there no different way but Linux OS?
I still have the Android SDK, but do not know how to begin to custom a ROM via code.
Regards,
detno29 said:
Also are there no different way but Linux OS?
I still have the Android SDK, but do not know how to begin to custom a ROM via code.
Regards,
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Yes to build android from Google's source you will have to have a Linux os. Either stand alone Linux or a version like ubuntu
zelendel said:
Yes to build android from Google's source you will have to have a Linux os. Either stand alone Linux or a version like ubuntu
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In your experience, which linux os should i used. I m also a bit confuse because i did not have to much experience with linux...
detno29 said:
In your experience, which linux os should i used. I m also a bit confuse because i did not have to much experience with linux...
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Me too, trying to learn. Just installed dual boot Ubuntu 10.1 to my comp and trying to figure it out. Big change coming from win7. Ubuntu 11 I couldn't figure out
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One place you can start by checking and has a lot of good info is http://freeyourandroid.com/
I learned how to port from them although I still need to ask questions but it can get you started.
If you just want to get Ubunto going in a virtual machine for now and have NO IDEA take a look at this: http://theunlockr.com/2010/03/26/ho...om-for-android-part-1-setting-up-the-kitchen/
Old release links but Ubunto will update itself

How to develop my own version of jelly bean android OS ?

I see developers here creating their own version of android OS. How can I do the same ? where should I start ? where I can find the original version and how to get started ?
can anyone guide me please ? I wanna learn...
Do you know anything about programming?
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They don't create new os. They modify the software in the os and customize to there choosing
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Yes I know programming and by develop my own version I meant customizing the original android OS.
Is there any tutorial ? I want to customize android OS for i9100 (int), from where I get the official version and what I need to get started ?
iamsuper123 said:
Yes I know programming and by develop my own version I meant customizing the original android OS.
Is there any tutorial ? I want to customize android OS for i9100 (int), from where I get the official version and what I need to get started ?
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you can try making your own ROM or Port some to several devices for starters..

Create your own android version

hey can we create our own version of android like, for example, (Android 4.3 dev by someone not in the google android company)....
Short answer: No
Think yourself if that would be possible then why would everyone stuck on jellybean.
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You are a genius
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imda1 said:
hey can we create our own version of android like, for example, (Android 4.3 dev by someone not in the google android company)....
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Technically there is no reason why not Android is open source and you could freely fork the code and start building your own modified version and then distribute as you see fit.
This is after all what the likes of Cyanogen Mod do, but at the end of the day you would still have to work off a current version and mod to your needs.
zacthespack said:
Technically there is no reason why not Android is open source and you could freely fork the code and start building your own modified version and then distribute as you see fit.
This is after all what the likes of Cyanogen Mod do, but at the end of the day you would still have to work off a current version and mod to your needs.
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So, what you mean is that all ROMs actually are android version, right?
Then what does an android version exactly mean?
Does it define a unique -
ROM +kernel
ROM
Kernel
ROM +kernel + extra innovation
???
imda1 said:
So, what you mean is that all ROMs actually are android version, right?
Then what does an android version exactly mean?
Does it define a unique -
ROM +kernel
ROM
Kernel
ROM +kernel + extra innovation
???
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Yes, all ROMs which are released are based on Android Open Source Project's (AOSP) source. Initially Google have to release the source (Latest is Android 4.2) and then manufactures like Samsung, HTC, Sony, LG etc. works on their own to provide the updated Android version to their phones skinned with their proprietory UI's or themes.
Android version exactly means changes in features added by Google itself, which are incorporated by Manufactures when they push updates to their phones.
ROM is actually the term used for your Operating System. Kernel is complete different subject related to ROMs, it works as the medium of communication between your hardware and the operating System thus involving drivers and CPU controls.

[Q] Eclipse Setup and Android Development Workflow

Hi.
I'm a java developer who wants to start to develop and learn cyanongenMod and AOSP. Start by saying that I have a good knowledge of Java and Android development but little knowledge of programming and debugging in C / C ++
I have readed all the documents from AOSP sites and following the guide found on source.android.com.I was able to setup Eclipse for all the Java applications
Pros: I can study the whole Java nature of Android and Cyanogenmod, using eclipse as a "code browser"
Cons; unable to edit the layout.xml (for example) and unable to use the Android feature of an eclipse project
It could be nice for Java developing, but for the others projects and OS parts there isn't a "IDE setup guide". I am a little bit confused about how the general development workflow goes. The build procedures for every device found at CM wiki are great but...after that?
How to develop, modify and debug a single Java Application on a real device?
How to develop, modify and debug a c/c++ driver or patch for a real device?
If I want to work only on a single Java application, I can't import it in Eclipse. If I want to debug on a real device (for example, the photosphere feature in Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 does not work), I can't setup a debug environment.
Where I can find a good guide-site-tutorial ?
I use this link whenever I get a new computer etc. This not only explains what to do but has all the download links and more. Good luck!
http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/write-google-android-application/
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mellowdev said:
I use this link whenever I get a new computer etc. This not only explains what to do but has all the download links and more. Good luck!
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My question is not about developing android application, but about developing android operating system. I find a lot of articles on makeuseof.org about installing cyanogenmod, for example. But no articles about developing cyanogenmod
sarbyn said:
My question is not about developing android application, but about developing android operating system. I find a lot of articles on makeuseof.org about installing cyanogenmod, for example. But no articles about developing cyanogenmod
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Sorry but I think that is impossible that no CyanogenMod dev reads XDA forum.
If a noob want to find guide and tutorial and start develop for AOSP o CyanogenMod, where he can ask for help?
Ask from a dev in free xperia project. They develop cyanogenmod

How to compile a CM rom for unsupported devices?

Hi
I'm quite new to android so be gentle.
I,ve been trying to compile a CM ROM for my device Huawei g300 (u8815) and I found two Devs sources, Dazzozo and Kra1o5. They have their repos in github and its easy to download them and compile a CM Rom.
BUT, what i want to do is to create my own repos. I mean, i want to make a CM ROM just from source and from a Stock Rom without using any devs sources.
I cant find any guide.. could you help me to build a port of CM to a unsupported device?
Thanks in advance.
Mazrim Taim said:
Hi
I'm quite new to android so be gentle.
I,ve been trying to compile a CM ROM for my device Huawei g300 (u8815) and I found two Devs sources, Dazzozo and Kra1o5. They have their repos in github and its easy to download them and compile a CM Rom.
BUT, what i want to do is to create my own repos. I mean, i want to make a CM ROM just from source and from a Stock Rom without using any devs sources.
I cant find any guide.. could you help me to build a port of CM to a unsupported device?
Thanks in advance.
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No one? Please help me
Mazrim Taim said:
No one? Please help me
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Watch this video... http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=fN0v5H0Eoe4 ,next time try to do a little searching.I found it pretty quick,3 threads under yours.
How to compile for unsupported devices
I have a nice guide here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1935162
It hase links tot other great compile guides to!

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