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-Wanting to learn rom development-

I am not sure if this was posted anywhere or has been talked about so i figured i would start a new thread. I have alot of free time on my hands and i think its great how everyone is making/customizing rom's. I would like to start learning how to do it myself. I was wondering if there is a good way to start learning, or a good place i can go get tutorials or something like that? Thanks

brian6685 said:
I am not sure if this was posted anywhere or has been talked about so i figured i would start a new thread. I have alot of free time on my hands and i think its great how everyone is making/customizing rom's. I would like to start learning how to do it myself. I was wondering if there is a good way to start learning, or a good place i can go get tutorials or something like that? Thanks
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platform.android.com
there is a section here on xda for it as well

[Q] [REQ] CM7 for LG Revo

does anyone know if someone is working on this? or if there's somewhere to learn to port ROMs. i would really like to learn how to if no one isn't already working on it

CustomA313 said:
does anyone know if someone is working on this? or if there's somewhere to learn to port ROMs. i would really like to learn how to if no one isn't already working on it
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I'm pretty sure your post is about to get moved, but before it does, the answer is that Cubed is working on this.

Android Development is not for Questions or Problems
Please Post in the Correct Forums
Moving to General

oh sorry for posting in wrong location but thanks for the answer. i recently just got the revo before looking at the current hacks for it and was somewhat disappointed in the lack of them. is there any specific reason for this or is it just not that popular a phone?

CustomA313 said:
oh sorry for posting in wrong location but thanks for the answer. i recently just got the revo before looking at the current hacks for it and was somewhat disappointed in the lack of them. is there any specific reason for this or is it just not that popular a phone?
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The reason is LG not honoring their license and releasing the source code. Illegal? Sure, but who's going to prosecute them?

Looking For A Mentor

Starting from the day I rooted my phone, I have grown a deep interest on how this wonderful os works. I want to dive deeper and learn how to tweak my phone or cook my own roms.
If there are any good souls out there willing to part with even just a small amount of their time to teach me intermediate or more advanced skills, I would greatly appreciate it.
I am a great learner...I want to be a great dev someday...will you help me?
Thanks
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ryandabao said:
Starting from the day I rooted my phone, I have grown a deep interest on how this wonderful os works. I want to dive deeper and learn how to tweak my phone or cook my own roms.
If there are any good souls out there willing to part with even just a small amount of their time to teach me intermediate or more advanced skills, I would greatly appreciate it.
I am a great learner...I want to be a great dev someday...will you help me?
Thanks
Flame=On for Trolls
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I feel the same way. I wish I knew how to make roms, but I don't. I hope there is someone out there willing to teach others.

If you find one, then I would love to get in on that too.
Love linux, have toyed with a few things but I consider myself a noob.

U guys I'm in the same boat. Dev Noob who wants to learn. I started by going to the cyanogen dev site.
They have a guide to make ur own build of cyanogen
Hit THANKS if I helped u

Go here and learn away
http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=613
Reading and asking the appropriate questions will take you places.
Regards,
M_T_M

M_T_M said:
Go here and learn away
http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=613
Reading and asking the appropriate questions will take you places.
Regards,
M_T_M
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m1l4droid said:
^That is a good place to learn. Although this one may also help:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=618
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Your links, have they been swapped or something

[Q] Galaxy Ace Roms?

Hey all!
This question as probably been asked a dozen times but I can't find it if it has. So here goes, Is there a list somewhere of UP TO DATE SGA roms? By up to date I mean current as of 09-17-12. I found one on here and props to the user that compilled it but it was last updated March 2012. These roms develop so quick I'd love to be able to keep track of them all I just don't have the time to search through all the threads and forums. Better yet, is there a way to sort the threads based on the thread type? That way it could be grouped by kernel, rom, etc..Any help/ideas are greatly appreciated.

its not the updation matters for a rom.. its all about stability and what and all you expect..
some expect performance and battery life..
some expect cool looks..
its not that updated rom works perfectly always.. sometimes even updates spoil the rom...
so read the whole thread of the rom. replies from peoples.. and then decide on it..
if u tell ur expectations may be we can suggest u the rom

HugoSilva started a http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1888660
Samsung Galaxy Ace ROM`sthread but got a little bit flamed because all Cooper roms and kernels are already in one of two places: the development section and the original development section. The thread titles in these sections often tell you about the rom like kernel, base, version etc. What you don't get from the title you can definitely get from the op. You don't have to search just scroll, but I would suggest to you that if you are too busy / lazy to search then xda might not be the best forum for you.
I have tried pretty much every rom and if you tell me what you are looking for in a rom I would be happy to give you my opinion on the most suitable for you needs.
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The Myth 2 would be perfect for u as it gives good performance battery life n stability! even the looks are cool! moreover u can send msgs of 4 or above pages as in stock or other roms it is converted into mms! hit thnx if helpd

Thanks for alll the replies guys!
I guess I wasn't making myself clear, it's not that I mind searching/scrolling it's just that with all the threads in here it would be easier to be able to sort them based on type. For instance, if it's a rom it's usually stated as such in the thread title. great that's easy! But, what about being able to sort the thread list so all the "ROM" threads are sorted into one spot? Kinda like a library you know? U go to 900s for Science 800s for sports etc. Same Idea here. I don't see a sort by title/Subject option. only date, which is great but you also get kernels and other stuff mixed in.. Just some thoughts to make things easier for everyone that's all. As far as being called "Lazy" I resent that! If you can't take the time and consideration to answer a simple question without the insults then maybe this forum isn't the place for YOU. Just remeber, you were new at this stuff too at one time and probably had a lot of questions too.

gordo1701e said:
Thanks for alll the replies guys!
I guess I wasn't making myself clear, it's not that I mind searching/scrolling it's just that with all the threads in here it would be easier to be able to sort them based on type. For instance, if it's a rom it's usually stated as such in the thread title. great that's easy! But, what about being able to sort the thread list so all the "ROM" threads are sorted into one spot? Kinda like a library you know? U go to 900s for Science 800s for sports etc. Same Idea here. I don't see a sort by title/Subject option. only date, which is great but you also get kernels and other stuff mixed in.. Just some thoughts to make things easier for everyone that's all. As far as being called "Lazy" I resent that! If you can't take the time and consideration to answer a simple question without the insults then maybe this forum isn't the place for YOU. Just remeber, you were new at this stuff too at one time and probably had a lot of questions too.
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Calm down, mate. I didn't say you were lazy. I said if. And maybe you are too busy! It was not meant to insult you. Yes, I was new at this and I'm certainly no expert but I haven't ever felt the need to start a new thread in 15 months of reading xda (I read for a long time before I signed up) because all the questions I ever wanted to ask have already been asked. If you don't believe me check my profile. I have tried to help you as I do everyone on xda.
If you want all the rom threads organised in a certain way, help yourself. If you think it would be helpful to the xda community post it on here but, as I tried to explain, other people have tried. It is a lot of work to maintain because things change all the time and people expect a thread like that to be up to date. Good luck.
Also, if you are new, as you say, may I suggest that you click the links in my signature as there are good hints and tips for new members.
I'm sorry you didn't find my first reply helpful. I'm sorry if this is not helpful either but both were sent without malicious intent.
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121C4 said:
Calm down, mate. I didn't say you were lazy. I said if. And maybe you are too busy! It was not meant to insult you. Yes, I was new at this and I'm certainly no expert but I haven't ever felt the need to start a new thread in 15 months of reading xda (I read for a long time before I signed up) because all the questions I ever wanted to ask have already been asked. If you don't believe me check my profile. I have tried to help you as I do everyone on xda.
If you want all the rom threads organised in a certain way, help yourself. If you think it would be helpful to the xda community post it on here but, as I tried to explain, other people have tried. It is a lot of work to maintain because things change all the time and people expect a thread like that to be up to date. Good luck.
Also, if you are new, as you say, may I suggest that you click the links in my signature as there are good hints and tips for new members.
I'm sorry you didn't find my first reply helpful. I'm sorry if this is not helpful either but both were sent without malicious intent.
Peace
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cheers,
Rich
http://tinyurl.com/IdidntPayAttentionTheFirstTime
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no Worries at all. I'm sorry if I took it the wrong way. Just in a bad mood to begin with that day. Again, My Apologies for spouting off there. Really like I said, any help is greatly appreciated!!

Where to start? [Dont blame on me]

Hello!
May its sounds strange, but any idea where to start learn these things? I reading XDA, which is great, but there is any documentation or other website, which can help in this case?
Worked already with linux, yesterday compiled my first kernel. But interested in adding new mods and other sweets to my kernel.
Please dont say those noobies answers "If you dont know these, you shouldn't probably go into it.."
Everybody started somewhere, i just need to learn, thats all. But cant find noone, who can give me the basics.
Thanks for suggestions, etc.
Sincerely, Marcell

sqpp said:
Hello!
May its sounds strange, but any idea where to start learn these things? I reading XDA, which is great, but there is any documentation or other website, which can help in this case?
Worked already with linux, yesterday compiled my first kernel. But interested in adding new mods and other sweets to my kernel.
Please dont say those noobies answers "If you dont know these, you shouldn't probably go into it.."
Everybody started somewhere, i just need to learn, thats all. But cant find noone, who can give me the basics.
Thanks for suggestions, etc.
Sincerely, Marcell
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I +1 this :good:

sqpp said:
Hello!
May its sounds strange, but any idea where to start learn these things? I reading XDA, which is great, but there is any documentation or other website, which can help in this case?
Worked already with linux, yesterday compiled my first kernel. But interested in adding new mods and other sweets to my kernel.
Please dont say those noobies answers "If you dont know these, you shouldn't probably go into it.."
Everybody started somewhere, i just need to learn, thats all. But cant find noone, who can give me the basics.
Thanks for suggestions, etc.
Sincerely, Marcell
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im not sure of the guides that helped me at the moment, but i personally googled it and found stuff. then i looked at other devs githubs, and started my own, then started cherry-picking and attempted numerous times to build the kernel. but id just google for guides on how to build android kernel for whatever phone you have (I'm going to guess it's the nexus 6). that should be a good starting point for you. sorry i couldn't exactly help more.

All kinds of guides and informative threads on developing here,
http://forum.xda-developers.com/chef-central/android
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Darth said:
All kinds of guides and informative threads on developing here,
http://forum.xda-developers.com/chef-central/android
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Huge thanks! SuperR's kitchen is amazing.

Darth said:
All kinds of guides and informative threads on developing here,
http://forum.xda-developers.com/chef-central/android
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Thats nice, but i talking about kernel. not ROM.

sqpp said:
Thats nice, but i talking about kernel. not ROM.
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Chef central covers all kinds of development. Just need to invest the time to research and learn. There's no easy or quick answers that are going to help.

Darth said:
Chef central covers all kinds of development. Just need to invest the time to research and learn. There's no easy or quick answers that are going to help.
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I understand, however it's still not helps.. I understand need to improve my skills a lot, but how an already written application helps me, which do every tasks for me.
I want to learn building by myself.

sqpp said:
I understand, however it's still not helps.. I understand need to improve my skills a lot, but how an already written application helps me, which do every tasks for me.
I want to learn building by myself.
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Well, you can start with the basics, or jump right into it compiling from scratch. Though many of those tools are designed to help compile and build. You should be reading about each one. But what I'm trying to get across, is that there are multiple guides and tutorials for doing this, many of which are in the Chef Central Android section. Did you read through anything in the section I linked?
Or you can search XDA on "kernel building". Or search google on "kernel building" and add on "XDA" in your search for more XDA results.
Otherwise, I'm not sure the point of this thread? No one is going to walk you through it from beginning to end here in this thread, when there are multiple, and very long guides already out there that took people hours to create.
If you are going to get into this, you'll be researching and reading for many hours before you start a thing. And you'll need patience and have to be ready to do lots and lots of homework. :good:
Good luck and let us know how it goes.

I already built kernel some days ago, even yesterday. I would interested about customization, adding more features, but still there is nothing about it. Because what you linked is for building ROMs and NOT kernels. You know they are totally different. Even tried to search in Google, only found about adding grovenors, but nothing else.

sqpp said:
I already built kernel some days ago, even yesterday. I would interested about customization, adding more features, but still there is nothing about it. Because what you linked is for building ROMs and NOT kernels. You know they are totally different. Even tried to search in Google, only found about adding grovenors, but nothing else.
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Sir, there are kernel guides in Chef Central. (and some are withing the complete rom guides. Or at least have links to kernel resources) But, if they don't suit your needs, again, I would search XDA on "kernel building". There are many guides throughout the site that I find when I do that.
Pick one that you like and that is active with questions and answers in them, and perhaps try asking in one of those. That's where you'll find the experts.
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Edit: Hopefully this link will work, http://forum.xda-developers.com/sitesearch.php?q=Kernel building
That will lead you to lots of information.