Hi all,
I am a newbie here and looking for good references on how to build a customized ROM for Nexus One.
From this forum and related sites, I've already known the following things:
- How to flash ROM using fastboot and bootloader.
- How to download and compile Android source code from source.android.com . By "compile", I meant successfully run "make" from downloaded source code.
My questions are:
- Where are the image files I can flash to my N1?
- How can I customize a built-in application, say Contacts, and include the modification into compiled images?
- What are the difference between system image and userdata image? What packages is included on which image?
I am sorry if these questions are already posted elsewhere. I tried to search around the forum but didn't find answers to my questions.
Thanks in advance!
reddevil00 said:
Hi all,
I am a newbie here and looking for good references on how to build a customized ROM for Nexus One.
From this forum and related sites, I've already known the following things:
- How to flash ROM using fastboot and bootloader.
- How to download and compile Android source code from source.android.com . By "compile", I meant successfully run "make" from downloaded source code.
My questions are:
- Where are the image files I can flash to my N1?
- How can I customize a built-in application, say Contacts, and include the modification into compiled images?
- What are the difference between system image and userdata image? What packages is included on which image?
I am sorry if these questions are already posted elsewhere. I tried to search around the forum but didn't find answers to my questions.
Thanks in advance!
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I'm no expert but this might help you http://developer.android.com/guide/basics/what-is-android.html
yes, I know that link. But it doesn't have answers to my questions.
This are all important threads about rooting and flashing your Tattoo!
Please read them first, before you ask something already posted.
Title: [ROOTING] The M7 Exploit + Newbie Guide
Thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=637927
Info: Newbie gide to understand what is behind the root process
Title: [Recovery] [19-Mar-2010] RA-Tattoo-v1.6.2
Thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=649276
Info : Custom recovery based on Cyanogen's recovery
Title: [TUT HOW-TO] ROOT + Recovery + Flash Custom ROMs (update.zip) in Tattoo
Thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=645742
Info: As the title says. A good tutorial about it.
Title: [APP] [ROOT] 1-click root for Tattoo (Latest ver: 1.6.2 beta 5)
Thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=761507
Info: Easy app to root your Tattoo
Title: [ROOT+New RECOVERY] in 1Click - Very easy up-2010-03-18
Thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=644279
Info: Automatic rooting program, using Amon.Ra recovery
Title: HOW-TO Flash the Tattoo
Thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=603286
Info: Flash Tattoo bypassing phone ID (using a goldcard)
Title : Newbie Friendly How To's w/ Instructional Videos
Thread : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=705454
Title : [Recovery] ClockworkMod v2.5.1.8 / v3.0.0.5 By : arco68
Link : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=854152
Title : UPDATED gapps-mdpi [20th oct] - BYfrancians
Link : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=796696
Title : 1 Click Root and/or Recovery]Root and ClockWorkMod 3.0.0.5
Link : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=950759
Title : [ROM] All ROM-s In one place arrange by release date - BY liderzre
Link : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=698576 - note these are cooked Roms
NOTE ; PLS DON'T POST UR QUESTIONS HERE ASK THEN IN THE RELEVANT THREAD
THIS IS JUST ONE PLACE FOR ALL ROOT RELATED INFO THAT'S ALL ok
Dude, can it be that you tried to clean up the mess in this forum a bit?
Well done like it.
TheSSJ said:
Dude, can it be that you tried to clean up the mess in this forum a bit?
Well done like it.
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hi
thanks buddy that was the idea the first page had too many stickies I thought this way it would be easy for the others and would also be kind a clean
thanks
hari
can i unlock with these tutorial my htc tattoo to any network? thanks
Bogy21 said:
can i unlock with these tutorial my htc tattoo to any network? thanks
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No!
Cheers
thanks for reply
Guys i am very much dissapointed. I have orange Htc Tattoo and i have applied all the ways here listed in xda-developer to root the phone, bit no way. Plz help me
any luck for orange tattoo
i have htc tattoo orange and i have tried all the methods listed here but no way. Please help me.
maroof.saeed said:
i have htc tattoo orange and i have tried all the methods listed here but no way. Please help me.
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hi
i have mentioned this in the first page
NOTE ; PLS DON'T POST UR QUESTIONS HERE ASK THEN IN THE RELEVANT THREAD
THIS IS JUST ONE PLACE FOR ALL ROOT RELATED INFO THAT'S ALL ok
so kindly post ur Question in the relevant thread so as to enable u to get a quicker answer
im not sure but i think u need to get ur sim unlocked and this is not a free service it is a paid service u need to search for the same
hope it helps
Hi Haree,
So best thing would be to close the thread from further posting
Cheers
Edit: I guess you could also remove last few messages including mine to tidy up this post.
detailed rooting/flashing via adb
Hi,
This post is not included:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=716282
it is really a very detailed howto of rooting and flashing via adb. I looked at the other posts, and none of them seems as detalied. Its the one I used for rooting and flashing my tattoo the first time
finnk said:
Hi,
This post is not included:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=716282
it is really a very detailed howto of rooting and flashing via adb. I looked at the other posts, and none of them seems as detalied. Its the one I used for rooting and flashing my tattoo the first time
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dear it is because it is a sticky and stickies always stay on top is the reason why it is not added all topic added here are the ones which are important to members and are not stuck as i dont want too many stickies crowding the 1st page
got it
hi i have htc tattoo i rooted it by universal androot
and the clockworkmod recovery is 5.0.2.0
when i try to reboot into recovery
the phone shows a triangle inside it exclamatio mark
and
Does not appear the clockworkmod recovery
or amon/RA recovery so
can you help me to how flash or install recovery but not whith SDK plzzzzzzz
Can anyone help me how to Root, Unlock Bootloader and install CWM 5.0.2.8e on stock v30a Europe Open please ?
kennguy said:
Can anyone help me how to Root, Unlock Bootloader and install CWM 5.0.2.8e on stock v30a Europe Open please ?
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first, dont open threads which are already discussed....you opened two in the same section for the same question.
second, please use search
third, a tip...look into the developers section (first posts in threads of ROMs)where there are NVFlash ROMs which will do rooting,CWM,unlock bootloader and ROM flash all together. THERE IS NO SHORTCUT IN THE QUEST OF KNOWLEDGE
Most importantly, when you do some reading patiently, you will learn better and remember forever----also help others later.
kennguy said:
Can anyone help me how to Root, Unlock Bootloader and install CWM 5.0.2.8e on stock v30a Europe Open please ?
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Are you freaking serious? It's the second thread about this you started today...
I've closed the other thread of yours as this one has a reply of sorts. Please be patient and allow people to answer rather than creating multiple threads about the same thing as you should never post more than once as per rule 5 of the forum rules. As suggested this question will have probably been asked many times before so you're first option should always be to search and then if you can't find any information, ask.
To all others, please just report duplicate threads and try help others where possible.
Thanks
AvRS
[SIZE=+3]Frequently Asked Questions[/SIZE]
[SIZE=+2]For X8/W8 and X10mini/pro[/SIZE]
WORK in PROGRESS, be patient
i need the help of everybody to set it up !
please, submit the entries you would like to see in, providing updated link, and some explanation
for a start i need some info about BL, kernels, baseband and so ...
question template :
[SIZE=+1]Q1: [COLOR=RED][B]How do I .................................................. .................................................. ....?[/B][/COLOR][/SIZE][INDENT]Replace this block of text with a short answer for the above question. If the answer is complicated or otherwise lengthy, avoid the temptation to provide a full answer here. If the answer is truly that involved, this should be answered in another thread outside of this document. The answer then should provide a brief summary or overview and direct the reader to the document providing a full coverage of the topic.[/INDENT]
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[SIZE=+3]Frequently Asked Questions[/SIZE]
Here is global FAQ, when needed, for device specific things, i'll redirect to the right place, same for MiniCM's specific questions.
[SIZE=+1]This a short list of frequently asked questions in this device forum and the answers often given as a response. It should serve as a starting point for gathering knowledge and finding solutions to many common problems. Please only post in this thread with feedback on how to improve this document. Do not post "Thank you" type responses. If you have additional questions or require more help, try to find an existing thread or create your own. Do not use this as a general help thread.[/SIZE]
You will find more precise infos in http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1425240Lucastan96's/sgt. meow FAQ/list (only dedicated to X8/W8!)
[SIZE=+1]Q1: Why ONE only FAQ for theses 3 (4) devices ?[/SIZE]Because theses devices have really similar hardware, and work in the same way.
x8/w8 are one device (only renamed) and is MDPI.
x10mini and minipro are LDPI the PRO has an hardware keyboard that the x10mini doesn't have. [SIZE=+1]Q2: Why is there many names for theses devices?[/SIZE]There are 3 names for each devices :
The commercial, the number, and the name used by cyanogenmod:
X8/W8 is known as e15 or Shakira
X10mini is known as e10 or Robyn
X10miniPRO is known as u20 or Mimmi [SIZE=+1]Q3: Where can i find my device specific help and informations?[/SIZE]For X8/W8 : here
There is currently no similar up-to-date thread for x10mini/pro
[SIZE=+1]Q4: How to root?[/SIZE]There are many ways, one of them for X8 are using x8toolbox, or by flashtool and with superoneclick. [SIZE=+1]Q5: What is a recovery?[/SIZE]A recovery is a small system that allows you to install roms, backup, restore, and many other things.
In order to install your first rom you will need cwm.
If you unlock your bootloader and flash a custom kernel cwm recovery is included so you don't need to do anything,
if you can't unlock your bootloader (or don't want) that means you are on stock kernel and you have to install it. Some ways to do it is by x8toolbox (for X8) or manually.
You may have seen the name xrecovery, this is an old and outdated recovery. Most roms need cwm and not xrecovery, you can always check the installation instructions of the rom that you want to install. [SIZE=+1]Q6: How to unlock bootloader?[/SIZE]http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1254225 [SIZE=+1]Q7: How to flash a rom?[/SIZE]Always read the installation instructions of the rom you want to flash. They might be different from a rom to another, refer to "fresh install" if want to know more. [SIZE=+1]Q8: How to revive my (soft)bricked device?[/SIZE]For X8.
For X10mini and X10miniPRO (link pending) [SIZE=+1]Q9: What is the best rom/kernel/theme/etc?[/SIZE]This is not questio should ask, backup, try and roll back [SIZE=+1]Q10: Backups, what are they?[/SIZE]Backups are something like a picture of your current state, to which you could roll back in case of install/flash/testing failure
they helps you not to lose your settings, apps,data... but may create bug if you restore /data you used with one rom after the install of one other.
More info by stamatis. [SIZE=+1]Q11: What is a "fresh install" [/SIZE]This is when you install a new rom, after having all your data/apps deleted, that means :
in ClockWorkMod (CWM) recovery you did the following before installing :
formatting /cache, /data and /system
for a non-fresh install but to void some issue, you should
format /cache, /system and wipe dalvi-cache before installing a rom update (don't forget to install gapps too) [SIZE=+1]Q12: What is a baseband and its number?[/SIZE]Baseband is part of pre-software of your device, it allows you to connect to network and some other things
You can check your baseband number in settings>about phone.
In order to install a custom rom you MUST have the baseband ending with 015. If you don't have it then you can update with pccompanion, SEUS or flashtool by flashing the generic stock .ftf for 2.1 eclair. (take care you flash the correct stock rom specific to your device ) [SIZE=+1]QXXX: Where can i find MiniCM range specific FAQ threads ?[/SIZE]
Theses threads are for all the supported devices :
MiniCM7
MiniCM9
MiniCM10This FAQ will be filled up more later
* Forum Rules | New Users Guide | XDA Tour | Report Posts This FAQ is part of a Recognized Contributor Group Initiative. Please look for a similar FAQ thread when visiting another device forum.
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reserved, should be enough
R: ?
Take my 3 thanks :beer::beer::thumbup:
Sent from my X8 using xda app-developers app
Really good work all things in one place.
Thread reopened.
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Thread reopened.
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thank you for the sticky
Hi, i can help you with this
I will give you some suggestions, of course my post is not a guide, i leave the writing part to you, if you want me to write full answers though im willing to do it, but i guess you want the faq to have your personal touch.
How to root?
There are many ways, some i prefer are by x8toolbox, by flashtool and with superoneclick.
How to unlock bootloader?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1254225
How to flash a rom?
Always read the installation instructions of the rom you want to flash.
How to revive my (soft)bricked device?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=35338935&postcount=2
What is the best rom/kernel/theme/etc?
You know what to write here
Backups, what are they?
Backups are really important especially when you dont want to lose your settings, apps,data...
Battery drain
...
Tell me if you want more help with the answers.
I will be back with more suggestions...
thank you
i'll add these later,
(i'm absolutely not up to date for rooting/unlocking bootloader ... i did these at the very beginning and never did again)
R: [FAQ] Frequently Asked Questions For X8/W8 and X10mini/pro 21-02-2013
Why camera pics are better on minicm10 than minicm7?
Sent from my E15i using xda app-developers app
@up
Probably because of the extra PMEM given to camera in CM10 (I can't tell for sure though).
And @mat
Wouldn't it be better to just merge this thread and lucastan96's other thread together and include new info? I could help with that and it would be far better than having two threads to server the same purpose. Lemme know what you think about it.
sgt. meow said:
Wouldn't it be better to just merge this thread and lucastan96's other thread together and include new info? I could help with that and it would be far better than having two threads to server the same purpose. Lemme know what you think about it.
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i would agree with you, but in fact his thread (and my MiniCM miniFAQs too) is extremely detailed, and hard to read for people that don't know the device or is new to the forum,
the aim of this (and all others) RC-FAQ is to be short, redirecting to where further infos are, and to be standard and looking like any other RC-FAQ for easy reading:
PG101 said:
The whole idea of consistency is that we are giving out the information in a similar way and users can expect same standards across.
Many of us keep changing phones, and users will know where to find answers if they know that the FAQs follow the same format..
Its like me when I travel overseas, when in doubt, I eat McDonalds, as good or bad the burgers maybe, I know I am getting the same thing at least
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editing an existing FAQ to get it in the "new recommended way" is really hard, and setting up a new one is easier
this new FAQ should look like these :
galaxy mini
Xperia play
...
Cool. So let's try this.
You keep the FAQ short, while I keep mine a bit more detailed.
Users can ask questions in my thread or yours.
Your opinion on this will be appreciated.
My thread = Lucastan96's thread because he won't be around as frequently as before.
sgt. meow
sgt. meow said:
Cool. So let's try this.
You keep the FAQ short, while I keep mine a bit more detailed.
Users can ask questions in my thread or yours.
Your opinion on this will be appreciated.
My thread = Lucastan96's thread because he won't be around as frequently as before.
sgt. meow
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right,
i'll write at top of the post to refer to your FAQ for more precises info, this one is not meant to be precise, just to guide users
users should better ask in your FAQ for general Q, or in the MiniCM dedicated FAQs (for Q related to theses roms)
this FAQ is not a place for people to ask (in the way the RC-FAQs have been imagined)
the aim was to create a short RC-FAQ, and that each dev make one dedicated to their own roms
I will give you some suggestions, of course my post is not a guide, i leave the writing part to you, if you want me to write full answers though im willing to do it, but i guess you want the faq to have your personal touch.
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Why did you add the answers exactly from my post?
You can add this as well.I think a good place is below the "How to root".
What about recovery?
In order to install your first rom you will need cwm. If you unlock your bootloader and flash a custom kernel cwm recovery is included so you dont need to do anything, if you can't unlock your bootloader that means you are on stock kernel and you have to install it. Some ways to do it is by x8toolbox, manualy, by flashtool(?), by the app(?) (im not 100% sure about the last two as i have never used them but i think some users have reffered that they work)
You may have seen the the name xrecovery, this is an old and outdated recovery. Most roms need cwm and not xrecovery, you can always check the installation instructions of the rom that you want to install.
stamatis said:
Why did you add the answers exactly from my post?
You can add this as well.I think a good place is below the "How to root".
What about recovery?
In order to install your first rom you will need cwm. If you unlock your bootloader and flash a custom kernel cwm recovery is included so you dont need to do anything, if you can't unlock your bootloader that means you are on stock kernel and you have to install it. Some ways to do it is by x8toolbox, manualy, by flashtool(?), by the app(?) (im not 100% sure about the last two as i have never used them but i think some users have reffered that they work)
You may have seen the the name xrecovery, this is an old and outdated recovery. Most roms need cwm and not xrecovery, you can always check the installation instructions of the rom that you want to install.
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because i was too lazy to complete them
and the answers need to be shorter as possible, and if needed redirecting to sgt. meow's FAQ/guide or MiniCM miniFAQ
Just thought of another one
What is the right baseband number?
You can check your baseband number at settings>about phone.
In order to install a custom rom you MUST have the baseband ending with 015. If you don't have it then you can update with pccompanion or flashtool by flashing the generic stock ftf for 2.1 eclair.
I dont know about x10mini.....
I just made a guide about backups, if you like it add the link at the Q10
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=38495765#post38495765
Thanks
stamatis said:
I just made a guide about backups, if you like it add the link at the Q10
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=38495765#post38495765
Thanks
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done
Apps running in background! how to stop them?
Block the "Auto-run" with this app http://goo.gl/D3OFX
Hi guys,
I'm just new when it comes to installing themes for rooted devices so I'm in need of your help with this concern of mine.
I just downloaded the zip file of custom themes on this link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2459199 and with the instruction given here was so advance in my understanding.
For the requirements, it says I need these two: --Root & CWM, all I got is my phone that was rooted about 2 days ago. I would need to know on where can I get CWM and also a detailed (lay-man's term) instructions on how to install the themes on my phone.
I am in debt to you guys for the help that you will be providing.
Thank you and enjoy!
By the way, I have unlocked my bootloader too. Thanks for the help.
mjtalde001 said:
By the way, I have unlocked my bootloader too. Thanks for the help.
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for the CWM just search the QA thread, for instructions, read the description on the page where you got your themes from
Nanostray said:
for the CWM just search the QA thread, for instructions, read the description on the page where you got your themes from
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Thanks for the info dude, it did help me a lot. Got it all working now in my phone with the new themes as well.