Reason for this thread : I am simply bored with people asking simple and silly questions.
This is a complete Android guide.
All inputs from other members are welcome.
Before and for all to read forum rules:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/announcement.php?f=263#td_post_81
1. What is Android?
Android is an an open-source operating system developed by Google.
2. What is touchwiz?
Touchwiz is a modified version of Android developed by Samsung. In simple words, its a layer of customisation on top of the Android operating system.
3. What is Cyanogenmod?
Cyanogenmod is another customized Android. It is compiled from the source. It supports over a 30 devices and has started supporting the ace just recently.
For more info go here : www.cyanogenmod.com
4. What is MIUI?
MIUI is another customized version of Android with Cyanogenmod as its base. Its well known for its looks.
For more info go here : www.miuiandroid.com
Now lets go a little deep.
What is a ROM?
ROM is a customized operating system made by the users and for the users.
It can and may contain anything and everything from tweaks to looks. Each EOM serves a different purpose.
Once you flash a ROM, your warranty isvoid.
THERE IS NO SUCH THING AS THE *BEST* ROM OR *BEST* TWEAKS
Everything is best in its own way. It just depends on the users preference.
SO DON'T ASK SUCH QUESTIONS. Period.
If you want battery life, go for a stock ROM. If you want features, go for Cyanogenmod.
What is odin multi downloader?
Odin multi downloader is a software (windows) used to flash the stock Samsung roms and regain the warranty.
ETA'S
Stop asking when will this be released or when will that be released. IT WILL COME OUT WHEN IT'S READY this is the main reason why great developers like Jusada and Nims11 left XDA so please if you don't want more great devs to leave STOP IT
Development Threads
These are the threads marked as [DEVS] or [DEVS ONLY].
Leave these threads alone. Don't comment unnecessary trash and ask for ETA's.
Respect
RESPECT THE DEVELOPERS
Don't go to their thread and say "this rom is useless because it doesn't have (something like this or that) or you don't like it* SERIOUSLY this problem is one of the mains on the galaxy ace forum. Please respect them making roms. It isn't as easy as learning ABC or 123!
They do it in their free time and without any charge. So if you want to use their work use it peacefully or keep your mouth shut.
Search
Read or search before posting anything! The SEARCH BUTTON is your best friend!
If you can't find it on xda search on Google. Still can't find it then ask.
Stop Spamming
Stop posting and reposting the same stuff over and over and over again! If it says in the ROM description that ""This" is not working" Dont keep on asking is "this" working? or something like that.
Please avoid questions like "how is the battery life, Is the ROM stable " etc. Usage differs with every person and so does the battery life.
Sections
Post in the proper section. You will get more help if you do this.
For example... don't start a question thread in developers forum just because you think it's more active than general section. EVERYTHING HAS IT'S PURPOSE
Miscellaneous
1. If you think that "why are these developers making *Other OS here* for android? "
Well some of us want to have something a little different. Of course it's android and it will remain as android but don't you want to break the limitations of it? well I do.
2. I'm sorry but this is really irritating me.
For the stupid b****es out there rating 1 star on an excellent ROM just because your language is not supported well d**n you. Stop it for god's sake making a ROM is hard and you rate them trash? sheesh
3. STOP BEING SO DEMANDING
some newbies nowadays keep on doing this like "hey I want this do It for me" at least say kindly or please. Be nice being too demanding will stress our devs and sometimes that's the reason they pause their ROMS.. now you don't like that do you?
Important :
ROM MANAGER BRICKS THE ACE
For heavens sake don't start flame wars in threads.
If you manage to brick your phone even after following all the steps perfectly, then there is a guide on "how to unbrick your ace ". Search for it.
The battery will get warm upto 45° C. Its normal. Don't start new threads for it.
Hope this helps.
No offense to anyone.
Thanks to DooAce. I used some part from his post.
TeamCooper Developer
TheMyth Developer
www.teamcooper.net
We already have a newvie guide :|
Herpderp Defy.
Theres a typo in "what is a Rom ?" .."EOM " huh ???lol
Sent from my SGA rocking CM7.2 by vo-1 + all-in-one script
Nice guide but I don't think a newbie knows what compiling from source is
AOKP 4 LYF
Hi All Devs,
This is just an humble request to all Developers for a116-Canvas HD as i love my phone & all of you :-
1. Please take your time to make a new ROM as i have seen so many ROM's within few days and none of them works correctly.
2.Also have seen new ROM's -which are just ported from other sources and no support comes to it so please take your time ,we are not in hurry for new thing but it should work as supposed.
Sorry if i hurt any one or move thread to specific location please.
Thank You
Hello devs.
It's my request to you that besides the awesome custom roms you guys are working on please accept the request and make a deodexed oxygen os available to us at your leisure.
First, this is not a ROM request forum. Second, it's generally considered rude to ask a developer to make a ROM. Developers for the most part do this as a hobby, in their free time with no compensation outside of any donations they may receive. You are welcome to start reading and researching how to build your own Android ROM.*
Please do not make further posts of this nature.*
Thread closed
Who are using Samsung J1 ace here?
Can someone make a custom rom for J110H
Like Cyanogenmod12 thanks
First, this is not a ROM request forum. Second, it's generally considered rude to ask a developer to make a ROM. Developers for the most part do this as a hobby, in their free time with no compensation outside of any donations they may receive. They do not work for you. You are welcome to start reading and researching how to build your own Android ROM.
Please do not make further posts of this nature.
Thread closed
Hello, every one.
I am a beginner of this forum.
I had a Huawei Gr5 rogers version, i tried lots to upgrade my phone and successfully upgrade to android 10. With the instruction of this forum i just flash lineage os 17.1 to my phone, i used rom for honor 5x.
It is not too hard to find the way to flash my phone.
I did struggling to root huawei gr5, but after keeping trying and searching, i did my work.
I want to learn how build and modify ROM for smartphones, not just for GR5, and try to get android 11 to my phone, enven 12, because after lineage os 17.1 there is no develop code for honor 5X. I saw a person who named "Boom_hacker" is working on lineage os 18 for honor 5x. i want to be like him to develop code for my phone, even other phones
I am working in Mechanical Engineering, but i like to learn knowledge of IT, i start from Zero to learn linux and use linux.
I need help for recommendation to learn how? Like some books i can read to develop my skills.
Is it too hard for me? Maybe i can learn some skills to modify rom based some people's work.
I learn those skills just for fun, do not think i can be a professor on developing android codes.
Please give some suggestions.
Thanks your time.
david3709 said:
Hello, every one.
I am a beginner of this forum.
I had a Huawei Gr5 rogers version, i tried lots to upgrade my phone and successfully upgrade to android 10. With the instruction of this forum i just flash lineage os 17.1 to my phone, i used rom for honor 5x.
It is not too hard to find the way to flash my phone.
I did struggling to root huawei gr5, but after keeping trying and searching, i did my work.
I want to learn how build and modify ROM for smartphones, not just for GR5, and try to get android 11 to my phone, enven 12, because after lineage os 17.1 there is no develop code for honor 5X. I saw a person who named "Boom_hacker" is working on lineage os 18 for honor 5x. i want to be like him to develop code for my phone, even other phones
I am working in Mechanical Engineering, but i like to learn knowledge of IT, i start from Zero to learn linux and use linux.
I need help for recommendation to learn how? Like some books i can read to develop my skills.
Is it too hard for me? Maybe i can learn some skills to modify rom based some people's work.
Please give some suggestions.
Thanks your time.
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@david3709
Although you're a very long time member but it's your first post, a very warm welcome to XDA. I hope you'll always get the support you require.
However, prior to your next posting please read the guidances that are stuck on top of every forum like
Note: Questions go in Q&A Forum
If you are posting a Question Thread post it in the Q&A forum. Technical discussion of Android development and hacking. No noobs, please. Device-specific releases should go under the appropriate device forum...
forum.xda-developers.com
and the others. I've moved the thread to
Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting
This forum is for all of your questions about Android Development and Hacking. If you need help troubleshooting a problem, please be as specific as possible by describing your software configuration, including the ROM, kernel, and any modifications you've done.
forum.xda-developers.com
Thanks for your cooperation!
Regards
Oswald Boelcke
Senior Moderator
david3709 said:
I need help for recommendation to learn how? Like some books i can read to develop my skills.
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And regarding your request. There're quite a few tutorials available like e.g. the ones of @AlaskaLinuxUser. Just use the search function:
[Guide][Video Tutorial] How to build Custom ROMs and Kernels![10,P,O,N,M,L]
Hey everyone! There is also a telegram channel where you can drop in for some help: https://t.me/joinchat/HR_8JgyDBdw_DvmndPl0kg I really hope that you have enjoyed the series, and that it was helpful to you in your Android career! Praise...
forum.xda-developers.com
[Guide][Video Tutorial] Intermediate to Advanced Custom Rom and Kernel Building
Hey everyone! There is also a telegram channel where you can drop in for some help: https://t.me/joinchat/HR_8JgyDBdw_DvmndPl0kg I really hope that you have enjoyed the series, and that it is helpful to you in your Android career! Praise God...
forum.xda-developers.com
[Video Tutorials] XDA Etiquette, Compiling Custom Roms/Kernels
Praise God! A video tutorial about XDA etiquette! These videos express my personal opinion, and are not necessarily the opinion of XDA. I am not speaking on their behalf. This is just a video series that I put together based on a recommendation...
forum.xda-developers.com
or
[GUIDE] [how to] CREATE OWN ROM [FOR ANY ANDROID DEVICE] [FOR N00B] [EASIEST METHODS]
NOTE: THIS GUIDE WILL WORK ANY ANDROID DEVICE BUT HAS FEW EXTRA PRE-SUGGESTED LINKS FOR GALAXY ACE PLUS USERS. Special Thanks to - dsixda for his awesome kitchen. Please Hit Thanks button for him. inspired by isidromxz's thread. Please kindly...
forum.xda-developers.com
The XDA University might also be helpful:
XDA-University
Tutorials, How-To Guides and More. Learn about mobile phone development, hacking, flashing, rooting and many other topics!
forum.xda-developers.com
Regards
Oswald Boelcke
Senior Moderator
sorry for that, i did not notice that. And also thanks a lot for your suggestion. I will go to read them, hopefully i can get into them and make some good works, like other people who contribute this forum.