What do We Need? - Nexus 6P General

Granted, I'm "late" to the Nexus 6P game, and we have tons of ROMs to choose from. I like to build ROMs too, so, what are we missing? If there's a firmware out there, that you'd like to have on your device, by all means: Post In this Thread
Please, don't ask me to "add/remove features" on an existing project, I'm not going to do "something else" with other peoples work, just ain't right...

NepoRood said:
Granted, I'm "late" to the Nexus 6P game, and we have tons of ROMs to choose from. I like to build ROMs too, so, what are we missing? If there's a firmware out there, that you'd like to have on your device, by all means: Post In this Thread
Please, don't ask me to "add/remove features" on an existing project, I'm not going to do "something else" with other peoples work, just ain't right...
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Samsung Edge features would be interesting on our phones...
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[emoji6] first you need too post this in another section!
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NepoRood said:
Granted, I'm "late" to the Nexus 6P game, and we have tons of ROMs to choose from. I like to build ROMs too, so, what are we missing? If there's a firmware out there, that you'd like to have on your device, by all means: Post In this Thread
Please, don't ask me to "add/remove features" on an existing project, I'm not going to do "something else" with other peoples work, just ain't right...
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I feel you, when I got the nexus 6p a year back I felt out if the game.
I'm on mobile right now (so it's a bit harder to check but I wonder if we have a sailfishOS or Ubuntu , KDE (or plasma mobile they are calling it)
If I think of anymore I'll. Let you know

Niropa said:
I feel you, when I got the nexus 6p a year back I felt out if the game.
I'm on mobile right now (so it's a bit harder to check but I wonder if we have a sailfishOS or Ubuntu , KDE (or plasma mobile they are calling it)
If I think of anymore I'll. Let you know
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I would love to try sailfishos! Always intrigued me.

Niropa said:
I feel you, when I got the nexus 6p a year back I felt out if the game.
I'm on mobile right now (so it's a bit harder to check but I wonder if we have a sailfishOS or Ubuntu , KDE (or plasma mobile they are calling it)
If I think of anymore I'll. Let you know
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crixley said:
I would love to try sailfishos! Always intrigued me.
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Sailfish OS seems a step in the wrong direction to me. After a little reading, it runs on top of CyanogenMod (I don't mean Lineage), for ported devices. I will look into KDE (Plasma Mobile) later today, need to go to work now...

cmzizi said:
Samsung Edge features would be interesting on our phones...
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+1 !

What we miss is a truly unique rom.
All of them differ just in de amount of features they have. What would be awesome would be a rom that not only is different, but also looks different.

NepoRood said:
Sailfish OS seems a step in the wrong direction to me. After a little reading, it runs on top of CyanogenMod (I don't mean Lineage), for ported devices. I will look into KDE (Plasma Mobile) later today, need to go to work now...
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Yes most of those ROM ports run off cm cause of its compatibility with so many devices, that doesn't make it a step in the wrong direction though as it's a completely different OS with repos required from cm that can probably be replaced with their updated lineage fork. Even if not I guarantee people would still use it if it was 7.0 as it's totally new os for people to play with

Niropa said:
Yes most of those ROM ports run off cm cause of its compatibility with so many devices, that doesn't make it a step in the wrong direction though as it's a completely different OS with repos required from cm that can probably be replaced with their updated lineage fork. Even if not I guarantee people would still use it if it was 7.0 as it's totally new os for people to play with
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CM12 is latest "stable", some folks seem to be kinda working on CM13, but it's still using a lot of CM12 stuff (looking at Github, anyway). Again, this is just for porting to "New" devices. It's been a few months since any repos were updated...
From what I gathered on the KDE site, you need to run MutliROM and get Ubuntu Touch working. Then you can try to port Plasma Mobile, kinda like using the KDE Desktop on your Ubuntu install with a PC. I haven't even looked at Ubuntu Touch yet, lol.
I'll keep doing research, anyone that wants to chip in, feel free :good:

Well I was working on a project long time ago, was not for this device, it was a port for the "Download Booster", when it was cool, and then I failed to do so.
If you can port it to a rom that would be great IMO
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NepoRood said:
CM12 is latest "stable", some folks seem to be kinda working on CM13, but it's still using a lot of CM12 stuff (looking at Github, anyway). Again, this is just for porting to "New" devices. It's been a few months since any repos were updated...
From what I gathered on the KDE site, you need to run MutliROM and get Ubuntu Touch working. Then you can try to port Plasma Mobile, kinda like using the KDE Desktop on your Ubuntu install with a PC. I haven't even looked at Ubuntu Touch yet, lol.
I'll keep doing research, anyone that wants to chip in, feel free :good:
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i hear you, i know none of them run off the latest android sources i was just giving suggestions off the top of my head of things i feel people would be interested in seeing for the device.
hopefully you end up finding the right thing for you

Niropa said:
i hear you, i know none of them run off the latest android sources i was just giving suggestions off the top of my head of things i feel people would be interested in seeing for the device.
hopefully you end up finding the right thing for you
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As stated, I'll keep researching, right now, I'm really enjoying ScrewdAOSP ROM on my 6P

Must be faster.
The "quick send to" feature doesn't work well. I would like to quit Twitter from there and telegram etc don't show the chats towards you send more files, just the last ones that received messages.
Configuration tool of RR is a must have. No ROM acceptable without that.

Porting Plasma Mobile
NepoRood said:
CM12 is latest "stable", some folks seem to be kinda working on CM13, but it's still using a lot of CM12 stuff (looking at Github, anyway). Again, this is just for porting to "New" devices. It's been a few months since any repos were updated...
From what I gathered on the KDE site, you need to run MutliROM and get Ubuntu Touch working. Then you can try to port Plasma Mobile, kinda like using the KDE Desktop on your Ubuntu install with a PC. I haven't even looked at Ubuntu Touch yet, lol.
I'll keep doing research, anyone that wants to chip in, feel free :good:
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You don't really need to port Ubuntu Touch per se to get a Plasma Mobile port working. Just getting an Ubuntu 16.04 rootfs working should suffice for a base to build on. Additionally, porting Halium components should be enough to get the ball rolling.
I was working on a port of PM with someone else a couple of months ago until Halium started and more stuff started piling up for me. If you want to have some of the files we worked on, PM me.
EDIT: I have a thread about porting non-Android OSes to the Nexus 6P if it piques your interest.

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Another OS for O1?

Hi.
Why we can't ahve any other OS,different from Android?
For example, MeeGo, or Windows Mobile, while HD2 can? If i had the chance to put Windows Mobile on this phone that would be great.
insitex said:
Hi.
Why we can't ahve any other OS,different from Android?
For example, MeeGo, or Windows Mobile, while HD2 can? If i had the chance to put Windows Mobile on this phone that would be great.
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If I remember correct the HD2 is develivered with Windows Mobile. Thats why it can be used with.
If you have the sources of Windows Mobile you can develop for our phone. But Windows Mobile is not free so you have to buy the development kit (expensive). Maybe you also will have the problem to get all the necessary driver for our phone to get everything working.
All other free OS could be ported (if you are able to do).
I think porting boot2gecko (firefox os) to our phone has the best chance, because lot of things from android can be used.
But don't think its just about downloading and compiling.
insitex said:
Hi.
Why we can't ahve any other OS,different from Android?
For example, MeeGo, or Windows Mobile, while HD2 can? If i had the chance to put Windows Mobile on this phone that would be great.
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Android is opensource thats why....
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Other OS than Android ?? sounds tough
@DJNoXD as you said free OS can be ported ,but I dont see any developer doing tat
I saw one windows OS porting (mango tango or something) but it had lots of bugs
noelburton said:
Other OS than Android ?? sounds tough
@DJNoXD as you said free OS can be ported ,but I dont see any developer doing tat
I saw one windows OS porting (mango tango or something) but it had lots of bugs
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> mango tango? You mean the themed cm7 rom?
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yes ur right that was themed not ported .
anyway even the efforts taken for porting I doubt it will compete with android OS
for stability performance and other thing
hope I am wrong and if so we will have another options open for our beloved O1
insitex said:
Hi.
Why we can't ahve any other OS,different from Android?
For example, MeeGo, or Windows Mobile, while HD2 can? If i had the chance to put Windows Mobile on this phone that would be great.
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We can‘t.
Bootloader doesn't support
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Boot2geeko + honeycomb can still work on o1.
Android can work on almost any device having required hardware....i remember installing android 2.1 on my old htc touch Elfin.......
Web Os
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Boot2gecko might be able to use the same kernel as android roms, but the rest...
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I've just spent 15 minutes or so looking at Firefox Os. Most of the stuff is forked from android, so there is a possibility it may work.
The Firefox OS team have already forked the stuff for the Nexus 7 tablet, I'm going to try and build it. If it works, well who knows what I'll try next
EDIT: after making and fixing a few build errors, it's surprisingly easy to get Firefox OS to build.
I'll leave it running overnight, hopefully I'll end up with something flashable tomorrow...
adfad666 said:
I've just spent 15 minutes or so looking at Firefox Os. Most of the stuff is forked from android, so there is a possibility it may work.
The Firefox OS team have already forked the stuff for the Nexus 7 tablet, I'm going to try and build it. If it works, well who knows what I'll try next
EDIT: after making and fixing a few build errors, it's surprisingly easy to get Firefox OS to build.
I'll leave it running overnight, hopefully I'll end up with something flashable tomorrow...
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If there will be a way for android apps to go on b2g, "goodbye, android! Damn you qualcomm:| thank you mozzila!"
Edit: since the apps are html5, sinner or later a web emulator will appear, which could be ported to b2g without CPU emulation, or maybe run as wine does
Crap I am way to excited, I just want a ROM with battery (CM7-official based ROMs lately have tons of random wakelocks) and working HQ YouTube (and since this is html5 based, I am 100% sure the ICS/JB version of web YouTube will work)
But no status bar toggles = no more b2g (one very reason android is better than iOS)
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adfad666 said:
I've just spent 15 minutes or so looking at Firefox Os. Most of the stuff is forked from android, so there is a possibility it may work.
The Firefox OS team have already forked the stuff for the Nexus 7 tablet, I'm going to try and build it. If it works, well who knows what I'll try next
EDIT: after making and fixing a few build errors, it's surprisingly easy to get Firefox OS to build.
I'll leave it running overnight, hopefully I'll end up with something flashable tomorrow...
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I was also downloading source but internet sucks me with 5 KB
But check out this.
G1 HTC dev got it partially working and here it's source.
https://github.com/UnitedDev/b2g-manifest
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It's undocumented but you can build for Optimus L5 just use ./config.sh optimus-l5
It usaes some CAF sources, so hopefully we can use that as a base.
good to see you guys actually working on this.
best of lucks guys :good:
appreciated your hard work into this :angel:
adfad666 said:
It's undocumented but you can build for Optimus L5 just use ./config.sh optimus-l5
It usaes some CAF sources, so hopefully we can use that as a base.
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Can you make a discussion thread so people will say their excitement like me and devs working on it work on it? Or OP change 1st post and title to suggest that
Yeah I'll do so....how do you think I should organize this specific thread,any ideas
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vlt96 said:
Can you make a discussion thread so people will say their excitement like me and devs working on it work on it? Or OP change 1st post and title to suggest that
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If I can get the build to finish I'll consider it.
Some of the sources need to be replaced with CM9 sources to get it to work. What's also surprising is that it really is under active development, you can repo sync, then do another sync in 30 minutes and there will be updates...
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If I can get the build to finish I'll consider it.
Some of the sources need to be replaced with CM9 sources to get it to work. What's also surprising is that it really is under active development, you can repo sync, then do another sync in 30 minutes and there will be updates...
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Yea it doesn't even deserve alpha stage, but it is really eye candy, really really fast (but I think multitasking is iOS-like)
Scrolling tho is worse than donut in avd (and that is on GS2), needs imorovements
Why am I this excited? Because it doesn't run java VM!! I love java as programming language, but the concept of running every app in a VM (I agree for desktop apps made for all platforms, but not for mobile devices)
Am I the only one that would watch your (adfad) PC screen all time while building? This is how much I wanna try it
Oh, and gecko (at least last time I tried) is the slowest rendering I ever had on my phone, but I really wanna see how the concept of gecko-rendered apps works out
P.S.: firefox 16 will have armv6 support for stable
PS2: sorry for so many "I am excited" posts from me, but firefox os is as eye-candy as iOS, while keeping the awesomeness of android (if it is open-source, hopefully root features will be available)
PS3: all my excitement comes from you, adfad, for saying you are building it:thumbup::beer:
Edit: installed latest nightly for amrv6, and I can confirm it is a bit faster than stock, but a lot laggier, so the lag in b2g is probably caused by gecko
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[HOW TO] Install the Ubuntu Touch Developer Preview on the Nexus 10

I've made a video showing how to install the dev preview for Ubuntu on the Nexus 10. This is not a daily driver, but is cool to check out.
I will get a review video up later tonight!
How to:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Y5C66BOPbs
Full Review:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bjzLri2sfaY
This looks great. Can't wait to see how the finished product looks like!
Beat city
Still upset that it isnt available for cdma........ Why ubuntu i had hoped to have a rason to not hate you. Well im still waiting.....
5imp7y said:
Still upset that it isnt available for cdma........ Why ubuntu i had hoped to have a rason to not hate you. Well im still waiting.....
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Well that's your problem right there. CDMA. That has so many stipulations and all that stuff around it. THATS why. I don't blame them for not supporting it.
http://www.ubuntu.com/tablet Sorry to bring up an old thread but i didnt want to make a new one. Anyways i was interested in ubuntu because it looked so smooth and awesome. I was just wondering is there going to be an official build for the nexus 10? Is there even another version released since the preview? That link i posted at the beginning of this post shows the nexus 10 is the tablet they have pictures of on. The website wasnt very clear if there was anything out yet or not. Also would android apps work with ubuntu? Just a couple questions sorry for hijacking the thread but thought it would fit here. Anybody else interested in it and have more info? if there is then ill make a new thread in general for discussion.
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http://www.ubuntu.com/tablet Sorry to bring up an old thread but i didnt want to make a new one. Anyways i was interested in ubuntu because it looked so smooth and awesome. I was just wondering is there going to be an official build for the nexus 10? Is there even another version released since the preview? That link i posted at the beginning of this post shows the nexus 10 is the tablet they have pictures of on. The website wasnt very clear if there was anything out yet or not. Also would android apps work with ubuntu? Just a couple questions sorry for hijacking the thread but thought it would fit here. Anybody else interested in it and have more info? if there is then ill make a new thread in general for discussion.
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Okay I'll answer for you then
Let's start:
I was just wondering is there going to be an official build for the nexus 10?
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https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Touch/Install - You can find images for Nexus 4, Nexus 7, Nexus 10 and Galaxy Nexus there! Nexus 10 is already one of the devices that will receive official support ! Just remembering that it's not usable yet! I installed some days ago and it was still laggy and sluggish, at least for me :s
Also would android apps work with ubuntu?
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As answered already many times on Ubuntu Q&A: No! Ubuntu bases on Android kernel (which is also based on Linux kernel), but has many different things, including Dalvik (correct me if I'm wrong please), so it won't run the android apps.
Anybody else interested in it and have more info? if there is then ill make a new thread in general for discussion.
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That is a nice idea IMO . Just be sure there's no other thread like that already .
Hope this covers up things for you
XxLordxX said:
Okay I'll answer for you then
Let's start:
https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Touch/Install - You can find images for Nexus 4, Nexus 7, Nexus 10 and Galaxy Nexus there! Nexus 10 is already one of the devices that will receive official support ! Just remembering that it's not usable yet! I installed some days ago and it was still laggy and sluggish, at least for me :s
As answered already many times on Ubuntu Q&A: No! Ubuntu bases on Android kernel (which is also based on Linux kernel), but has many different things, including Dalvik (correct me if I'm wrong please), so it won't run the android apps.
That is a nice idea IMO . Just be sure there's no other thread like that already .
Hope this covers up things for you
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OK thanks that was really helpful. I figured android apps wouldn't work after reading more about it. Anyways the interface looks amazing in the video and they said it is really easy for developers to get their apps working on Ubuntu as well so once the final build is released im going to install it for sure. It would be awesome if we could dual boot it once its ready. My xperia play phone has a kernel for it that can multiboot GB,ICS, and jellybean thanks to cosmicdan. It'd be awesome if we could get that working on the nexus 10. I think I'll make a discussion thread so I don't hijack this thread and spam it, but first I'll search to make sure there already isn't one
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Its sad that they've dropped support for our device

Note 3 + Ubuntu Touch

I am currently in the process of building a Note 3 Rom of Ubuntu Touch. I have the experience with Ubuntu and Linux Development to do this, but I would like non-monetary support, like volunteers to find bugs. I'm using a rom based off of stock, minus KNOX (here) so it should work fine.... but that's never a guarantee. I will be testing this ROM myself, but I want to find every bug possible.
If any developers would like to get some addons in here, pm me. I would like to make this as useful as possible.
When CM11 100% functional source code is released, I will rebuild this off of it. I do want to include the best I can into this.
This will be based off of MJE, so, if there could be a person or two to hold back from updating, and trying this out, I would owe you sooo many cookies. I mean, MOUNTAINS of cookies. This voucher is redeemable, alternatively, for a lake of Caramel or an Ice Cream Storm.
***EDIT***
The Cyan text is invalid. Upon rereading sources, it will not matter what rom I use.
*******POSTPONEMENT********
This project will be postponed until the completion of the CM11 Note 3 source code.
I would love to help test!
lezed1 said:
I would love to help test!
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please don't take offence, but have you played with custom roms before?
I would definitely test on a tmobile note 3 and I definitely have experience
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ktetreault14 said:
I would definitely test on a tmobile note 3 and I definitely have experience
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Thank you! Would you mind listing some Ubuntu apps you would like to have included in it? I will already include a couple for testing purposes, but I want to make this enjoyable and useful, after testing
As long as you throw in the basic stuff. All I need is a browser, file manager, music player. You can pick. Im just ready to test
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Also will this be the dualbootable android and ubuntu touch buikd?
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ktetreault14 said:
As long as you throw in the basic stuff. All I need is a browser, file manager, music player. You can pick. Im just ready to test
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well, unfortunately, I can't build it yet, unless you don't mind not having root. I know where to download the stock source code, but I found out that root access would not be a given, even with as little Ubuntu takes from Android. Not to mention, it's a lot easier with the CyanogenMod source.
I will make sure to get all the extended basics. Notepad++, Terminal, basic utilities, media utilities, a file manager, and others. I'll put an app of my own for feedback purposes. Ubuntu Touch is supposed to have the Play Store, so, if I miss something you want, no problem.
I think, when I have my first completely stable build, I'll move on to building a developer's build, including support for programming environments. Imagine being able to build an app on your phone, without a computer. A bluetooth keyboard would be necessary, but I think many would be interested.
If anyone can build an app, I have an idea for the way the interface designer would work. PM me.
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Thank you for asking. That sparked the thought on how to re-package this for distribution. Before, I was going to have everyone adb it into their phone, as per the documentation that exists for Ubuntu Touch. However, it would be easy to just zip it all, then transfer and install. To adb it is to just make sure it's clean, but I can make sure that it happens clean via certain adjustments.
I'll test out even though it doesn't have root. Nice to know I can use play store. Even with cyanogenmod code there is no root? Cant wait to test
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ktetreault14 said:
I'll test out even though it doesn't have root. Nice to know I can use play store. Even with cyanogenmod code there is no root? Cant wait to test
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I'll go ahead and start building it then. I was thinking that there would be not-so-much interest in a non-rooted version. As far as using the CM code, that would give root and the most ease of building. Using Stock gives a guaranteed driver support, however, I am not too sure if KNOX is integrated into the parts that Ubuntu would take from the code. I'll have to research it a bit. I won't bother if KNOX will be pulled in too.
Do you need the source for cm11. I there is a link for it in the tmo thread
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ktetreault14 said:
Do you need the source for cm11. I there is a link for it in the tmo thread
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No need, and it wouldn't work anyways. All CM11 source is currently not 100% stable, therefore, I don't know if it will work properly with Ubuntu. I'm grabbing the source directly from Samsung.
Oh I see. Will this build be able to switch between android and ubuntu, or was that only for Nexus?
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mobile-power-monger said:
Imagine being able to build an app on your phone, without a computer. A bluetooth keyboard would be necessary, but I think many would be interested.
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We can build applications with AIDE, but it is pay-ware with a disabled free version. I'm anxiously waiting for someone to build an equivalent freeware application.
There has been a bluetooth virtual keyboard out for a few years.
This won't require a developer's phone will it?
Frank
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Frank Westlake said:
We can build applications with AIDE, but it is pay-ware with a disabled free version. I'm anxiously waiting for someone to build an equivalent freeware application.
There has been a bluetooth virtual keyboard out for a few years.
This won't require a developer's phone will it?
Frank
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No, this will not require a developer's phone. Just the knowledge to install a custom rom. And as far as AIDE, I will ask them if they would do a promotional by including the key in this rom. I will offer them the idea-work for a pet-project that I abandoned a year or so ago. It might appeal to them.
As far as switching between Android and Ubuntu, that was for the older versions of Ubuntu Touch. Originally, Ubuntu Bootstrapped on top of Android, but that was battery inefficient. Now, it's built on top of of the Android core.
Upon looking further into the differences between the first version and the current, I have sadly discovered that Android apps are no longer supported. I could use the first version, as it is still available, but that would make the build far larger than it has to be. After the completion of this project, I will ask someone to continue upgrading, while I move on to building Ubuntu apps for as many Android apps as I can. However, there are a great deal of Ubuntu apps already made.
mobile-power-monger said:
No, this will not require a developer's phone. Just the knowledge to install a custom rom. And as far as AIDE, I will ask them if they would do a promotional by including the key in this rom. I will offer them the idea-work for a pet-project that I abandoned a year or so ago. It might appeal to them.
As far as switching between Android and Ubuntu, that was for the older versions of Ubuntu Touch. Originally, Ubuntu Bootstrapped on top of Android, but that was battery inefficient. Now, it's built on top of of the Android core.
Upon looking further into the differences between the first version and the current, I have sadly discovered that Android apps are no longer supported. I could use the first version, as it is still available, but that would make the build far larger than it has to be. After the completion of this project, I will ask someone to continue upgrading, while I move on to building Ubuntu apps for as many Android apps as I can. However, there are a great deal of Ubuntu apps already made.
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Would it be too much to ask to make 1 build of old and new and then continue building on whichever you see like to more? Just to try it out, lol if its to much dont bother
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https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Touch/Devices
Please share this link with your friends with other devices
I think it would be smarter to do one version at a time
Also, here is the Ubuntu App Directory
https://apps.ubuntu.com/cat/
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Ubuntu Touch Dying???
I had checked the Ubuntu Touch repo a while ago, but it seems to not be much larger..... we need to bring it back. Maybe we could turn Ubuntu into a Powerhouse Platform, by creating Ubuntu apps that utilize the power of the Note 3.
N3 has the power to run a sql server and apache, if it's only for a small network. Imagine, being able to make a site for your your friends only, and being able to manage it like a full server, however, you'd have no fees (unless you want a domain, but even then, there are free domains).
Going on this idea, if a sql db is on a mobile device, there is less risk and more ability to control access (ie. turn on airplane mode to disable it)
The N3 could be used as a file distribution spot. You could have an automatic broadcasting of a particular file. All newer galaxy phones could just access it from the wifi direct menu. What an easier way to hand out flyers?
We need to think of ways to utilize the power of the N3 and the simplicity of the Ubuntu Touch SDK. A dump trucks can carry a lot of feathers.
I, personally, dislike using C++ for app development (Thank GOD for Java), but I will do it for this project.
I need more ideas, but please take time to make a list, instead of 1/post
mobile-power-monger said:
No, this will not require a developer's phone. Just the knowledge to install a custom rom. And as far as AIDE, I will ask them if they would do a promotional by including the key in this rom. I will offer them the idea-work for a pet-project that I abandoned a year or so ago. It might appeal to them.
As far as switching between Android and Ubuntu, that was for the older versions of Ubuntu Touch. Originally, Ubuntu Bootstrapped on top of Android, but that was battery inefficient. Now, it's built on top of of the Android core.
Upon looking further into the differences between the first version and the current, I have sadly discovered that Android apps are no longer supported. I could use the first version, as it is still available, but that would make the build far larger than it has to be. After the completion of this project, I will ask someone to continue upgrading, while I move on to building Ubuntu apps for as many Android apps as I can. However, there are a great deal of Ubuntu apps already made.
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Eerrrmm... I'm a 100% sure that Ubuntu touch uses the cm kernel. That's why you need a Developer edition device. It's the only one that can flash kernels So if the following statement is true. Then this can't run the 99% of the Verizon note 3s correct?
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mobile-power-monger said:
https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Touch/Devices
Please share this link with your friends with other devices
I think it would be smarter to do one version at a time
Also, here is the Ubuntu App Directory
https://apps.ubuntu.com/cat/
---- I just made this account, so I have limited posting ability :/
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Awesome. Im ready to start flashing, im gonna start reading up on my ubuntu touch and check it out. Also does abyone knkw if im in ubuntu touch and I hook up hdmi out to my tv does it go into desktop mode? Or is that onky with a dock
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mobile-power-monger said:
I had checked the Ubuntu Touch repo a while ago, but it seems to not be much larger..... we need to bring it back.
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I read (on Android Central, I think) that Ubuntu Touch development was being suspended for all devices, except Nexus 4 and Nexus 7 (original). Maybe that's why......

Ubuntu !

I just ordered the new ubuntu phone that's getting sent out in march.
Just wondering if there will be a device listing added..
and how many others managed to grab one in the flash sales,?
I'm waiting for the meizu mx4 with ubuntu
JustSueMe said:
I just ordered the new ubuntu phone that's getting sent out in march.
Just wondering if there will be a device listing added..
and how many others managed to grab one in the flash sales,?
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Submit your request here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1660354
And congrats that you managed to get one!
duke2050 said:
I'm waiting for the meizu mx4 with ubuntu
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Me, too.
duke2050 said:
I'm waiting for the meizu mx4 with ubuntu
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https://twitter.com/MEIZU
It will become available soon.
I bought BQ phone and cant wait to get it. What I really like about Ubuntu Touch are live updates like on the desktop with bugfixes and new features. No more waiting for months until the manufacturer issues new Android firmware for my phone. Not only bugfixes but whole new versions of the OS will come fast. And porting guide looks promising, doesnt seem too difficult to port Ubuntu Touch though I am not a developer so I cannot know that for sure.
Jack Harper said:
https://twitter.com/MEIZU
It will become available soon.
I bought BQ phone and cant wait to get it. What I really like about Ubuntu Touch are live updates like on the desktop with bugfixes and new features. No more waiting for months until the manufacturer issues new Android firmware for my phone. Not only bugfixes but whole new versions of the OS will come fast. And porting guide looks promising, doesnt seem too difficult to port Ubuntu Touch though I am not a developer so I cannot know that for sure.
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Porting guide is alright but it doesn't always get all features to work , e.g I did a s4 i9505 port but cell didn't work.
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JustSueMe said:
Porting guide is alright but it doesn't always get all features to work , e.g I did a s4 i9505 port but cell didn't work.
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I wonder if the Android driver version (Jellybean/KitKat etc) makes any difference on whether something works or not. Or maybe some types of drivers dont play along well depending on the manufacturer, I know that some people did a lot of tinkering with drivers to make newer Androids work on older phones, likely some tweaks are necessary to make some drivers work on Ubuntu. I still hope that we see successful ports here on xda.
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I wonder if the Android driver version (Jellybean/KitKat etc) makes any difference on whether something works or not. Or maybe some types of drivers dont play along well depending on the manufacturer, I know that some people did a lot of tinkering with drivers to make newer Androids work on older phones, likely some tweaks are necessary to make some drivers work on Ubuntu. I still hope that we see successful ports here on xda.
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Think the tweaking you refer to was due to new versions required new kernel
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If you want to build!!

Folks I am going to try N push as many roms out for this device as I can, only because we didn't have a lot of optional roms with kk, but now that I have learned more I will do the best I can. If anyone here wishes to take over one or some of my threads and maintain the device just let me know Please? I'm in NO way trying to push anyone out, I just want there to be options for you! My Candy5 rom is mine tho, SlimLP as well, I'm not willing to let them go just yet. Also as soon as PacRom has released their nightlies I will release my Pac build for this device! Again, if you wish to build, I will turn my thread over to you because I can't maintain every thread/rom as often as I'd like. This is just a heads up so everyone knows what to look forward to.
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Folks I am going to try N push as many roms out for this device as I can, only because we didn't have a lot of optional roms with kk, but now that I have learned more I will do the best I can. If anyone here wishes to take over one or some of my threads and maintain the device just let me know Please? I'm in NO way trying to push anyone out, I just want there to be options for you! My Candy5 rom is mine tho, SlimLP as well, I'm not willing to let them go just yet. Also as soon as PacRom has released their nightlies I will release my Pac build for this device! Again, if you wish to build, I will turn my thread over to you because I can't maintain every thread/rom as often as I'd like. This is just a heads up so everyone knows what to look forward to.
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I would love to help you maintain these roms, I''ve always wanted to build/maintain a rom because it seems so interesting. But sadly my laptop doesnt support VM virtualbox
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I would love to help you maintain these roms, I''ve always wanted to build/maintain a rom because it seems so interesting. But sadly my laptop doesnt support VM virtualbox
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Know how you feel man. I need 64 bit computing to build and only one of my dinosaurs runs 64 bit but its sadly lacking in the memory to complete the builds. I came thiiiiiiis close to my test build completing. So I just flash other people's efforts.
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I would love to help you maintain these roms, I''ve always wanted to build/maintain a rom because it seems so interesting. But sadly my laptop doesnt support VM virtualbox
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developweb said:
Know how you feel man. I need 64 bit computing to build and only one of my dinosaurs runs 64 bit but its sadly lacking in the memory to complete the builds. I came thiiiiiiis close to my test build completing. So I just flash other people's efforts.
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Well if ever either of you, or both, become ready to compile I'd be happy to help you get started. I'll also give away some of my threads. When that time comes just hit me up with a message here or on Hangouts.
My builds are going to be less supported as I do not have the time to maintain so many roms for one device. I'll really help someone get started if they wish but please don't expect updates from all of the roms I have here. You can do this!
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My builds are going to be less supported as I do not have the time to maintain so many roms for one device. I'll really help someone get started if they wish but please don't expect updates from all of the roms I have here. You can do this!
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I'd like to help with this but as my PC is slightly antiquated my last attempt at a build failed. I may try a dual boot with ubunu or bbqlinux so I can max out my limited resources for one more try. Can't say when yet...life keeps getting in the way.
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developweb said:
I'd like to help with this but as my PC is slightly antiquated my last attempt at a build failed. I may try a dual boot with ubunu or bbqlinux so I can max out my limited resources for one more try. Can't say when yet...life keeps getting in the way.
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I definitely understand about life getting in the way. I have a house full of kids and my android addiction gets in the way at times. Let me know when/if you try to build again and I'll for sure give a hand working out errors and whatnot.
Step one completed. Now have the old Vista dual booting with BBQ Linux. Removed virtualbox client packages as it is installed properly and set it up with a beautiful grub splash. Even defaults to windoz for my wife.
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Step one completed. Now have the old Vista dual booting with BBQ Linux. Removed virtualbox client packages as it is installed properly and set it up with a beautiful grub splash. Even defaults to windoz for my wife.
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That's one step closer man! If you need any help any where down the line, feel free to give me a shout.
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That's one step closer man! If you need any help any where down the line, feel free to give me a shout.
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Step two done. Built cm10.1 as a test and it is flashed on my phone and working.
BBQLinux apparently works out of box as was said on their thread. First attempt at build stalled out after about 10 minutes complaining of a missing shared object library. Version in folder was one off from the one being asked for. Renamed a symlink to match version number and build completed in about 2 or 3 hours. (64 bit Vista/BBQLinux dual boot with 4GB actual ram and a 12GB swap file)
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Step two done. Built cm10.1 as a test and it is flashed on my phone and working.
BBQLinux apparently works out of box as was said on their thread. First attempt at build stalled out after about 10 minutes complaining of a missing shared object library. Version in folder was one off from the one being asked for. Renamed a symlink to match version number and build completed in about 2 or 3 hours. (64 bit Vista/BBQLinux dual boot with 4GB actual ram and a 12GB swap file)
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That's awesome! Great to hear you compiled your first booting build. Congrats to you and hopefully many more booting builds yet to come.
I have a fresh Liquid build if you all wanna check it out? Give this lots of time to boot up, believe me it takes longer than my other builds!! https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23991606952593312

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