Ok, OBVIOUSLY this is highly speculative at this point, as Mozilla only announced that they're going to build Boot to Gecko (B2G) for Mobile on Monday (hence that this is in General Discussion and not Development), but what do you guys think?
We will see a port of this for our beloved Nooks?
Will it be worth having a port for it?
Personally I think the answer to at least the second of those questions will be yes, and hope both will be, but I suppose it remains to be seen.
Doesn't look like they care so much about the OS, the phone was killer though.
I felt it was better to revive a buried thread rather than start a new one...
I am no developer but I would be willing to alpha/beta test something like this for the Nook:
https://developer.mozilla.org/en/Mozilla/Boot_to_Gecko
http://www.theverge.com/2012/2/27/2827702/mozilla-boot-to-gecko-hands-on-pictures#3058254
http://drewgaren.com/DrewGaren.com/Nexus_S/Entries/2012/4/16_Boot_2_Gecko.html
Anyone interested?
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Hello i want to know if nobody work on a project to make a rom with windows ce6 on touch hd like the meizu M8.
It would be nice to know if it is possible at all
I really doubt it would be easy. It doesn't look like the upcoming HTC phones are based on CE6, so if HTC's own in-house doesn't do it I don't see why anyone else outside would be bothered.
I am interested in the Meizu M8 interface and how it behaves, but I doubt we'll see something like that on the Touch HD, ever.
Why not get the ball rolling and try it yourself? Make this thread count for something rather than just another noob asking, "port this and port that"!
Its pretty arogant considering you know too well its outside the forum guidelines and it is destined for closure!
Sorry for posting this here, but I couldn't really find a suitable place since most of the Android action is right here.
These past weeks I've noticed an increase of irrelevant threads and clutter being made in regards to Android development in the HTC Dream forum and every other Android development forum on xda. A lot of Android devices out on the market now are not made by HTC. This of course is causing a problem since this forum is for HTC devices only.
Maybe it would be a good idea if a new forum was created that accounts for all native Android devices (Motorola Droid/Milestone, Motorola Cliq/Dext, Samsung Galaxy, etc...). That way, a lot of the clutter would surely be resolved and a considerate load would be taken off of this server (Gotta hate the horrible load on xda these days...).
I'm sure there are quiet a few people on here that have an HTC device and are fully satisfied with it (Me included!). That doesn't mean that everyone else has to feel the same way. People that choose to go with Samsung, Motorola, etc. for their next Android device should not be left out. That's why I believe there should definitely be a forum that serves everyone.
To put up a new forum specifically for this matter takes no time at all, but it does take participation. So if you feel like this is something you would like to see, please feel free to leave a comment.
What are you're opinions on this matter? Agree? Disagree?
Discuss.
EDIT: If there's enough people interested in this project, would there be anyone willing to help getting things started in terms of hosting space or something similar?
my thoughts are that the few changes that have been recently made should help if they are utilized. now we have a forum for general android development for devs, and the rom releases are in the device specific forums. Here was my idea, but i think they made the right choice. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=4795376&postcount=1
jaaronmoody said:
my thoughts are that the few changes that have been recently made should help if they are utilized. now we have a forum for general android development for devs, and the rom releases are in the device specific forums. Here was my idea, but i think they made the right choice. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=4795376&postcount=1
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It's a start. But I don't think xda is going to put up more sub forums for each new device out there. Thus, development and ROM threads for Motorola and other devices will be left out. Unless I understood your post incorrectly
no, you're right, i just dont think xda WANTS to keep up with every brand that uses android. they apparently keep their focus on HTC devices. there are gonna be a FLOOD of manufacturers utilizing droid in the future, and unless xda wants to change their focus, they will stick with one brand
jaaronmoody said:
no, you're right, i just dont think xda WANTS to keep up with every brand that uses android. they apparently keep their focus on HTC devices. there are gonna be a FLOOD of manufacturers utilizing droid in the future, and unless xda wants to change their focus, they will stick with one brand
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Yea that's exactly my point.
There WILL be a flood of Android devices from all kinds of manufacturers and it would be nice if there was a place for all of them come together. That way, everyone can keep track of specific development without having to switch between dozens of forums.
My $0.02.
good luck, my friend. Most likely it will take someone to else to start a new site to accomplish. funny, i was fooling around a couple days ago and did this. http://www.new.facebook.com/group.php?gid=176593179336&v=wall
not saying this is the solution, but you are not alone in your concerns.
I see that a few agree with me, care to share your point of view? Maybe it will spark this thing.
I know Android is all great and stuff. But what about Boot to Gecko?
Seen it on the S2 few days ago and i somehow like it.
Does anyone know detailed information about its development state in general, meaning how useful it is right now?
Do you think its easy to be ported to our phone?
This isn't ment to be a "request" or anything. It's just pure curiosity from my side.
B2G just looks very interesting to me.
xci said:
I know Android is all great and stuff. But what about Boot to Gecko?
Seen it on the S2 few days ago and i somehow like it.
Does anyone know detailed information about its development state in general, meaning how useful it is right now?
Do you think its easy to be ported to our phone?
This isn't ment to be a "request" or anything. It's just pure curiosity from my side.
B2G just looks very interesting to me.
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I'm not sure which devices can run B2G and i haven't done it myself yet but Androidcentral just did a nice little walk through on installing it on the Samsung Nexus S. The B2G project have instructions for some other devices as well i'm told.
Anyways i hope this helps you. It does look like an interesting project and i wouldn't mind running it myself but I'm a little worried to do it on my main phone (Galaxy Nexus). Wish i had a spare.
Right, because i don't use these forums much i haven't had ten posts and i can't post outside links, so if you head over to the androidcentral forum you'll be able to find the post, its right at the top as a featured article at the moment.
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I'm not sure which devices can run B2G and i haven't done it myself yet but Androidcentral just did a nice little walk through on installing it on the Samsung Nexus S. The B2G project have instructions for some other devices as well i'm told.
Anyways i hope this helps you. It does look like an interesting project and i wouldn't mind running it myself but I'm a little worried to do it on my main phone (Galaxy Nexus). Wish i had a spare.
Right, because i don't use these forums much i haven't had ten posts and i can't post outside links, so if you head over to the androidcentral forum you'll be able to find the post, its right at the top as a featured article at the moment.
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did anyone tried to port it to the i9001 sofar ? (B2G Firefox OS)
Yes. There is a thread about it. But afaik no one could get it to boot.
Sent from my GT-I9001
I would like to upgrade my Nook Color to a more advanced op system and was wondering if anyone could do this in the Phoenix area. (for a fee, of course) I am 70 yrs old but a little bit of a nerd and afraid to try it myself.
derrickg said:
I would like to upgrade my Nook Color to a more advanced op system and was wondering if anyone could do this in the Phoenix area. (for a fee, of course) I am 70 yrs old but a little bit of a nerd and afraid to try it myself.
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It's understandable your trepidation on trying this on your own, but it's very easy. Also, sometimes issues come up and if you have someone else do it, you're completely without any knowledge on how to even start fixing it. Many guides exist here and the Nook developers and users are a great bunch. Throughout XDA, I honestly haven't seen what goes on here elsewhere. Most are very nice and professional and actually know what they are talking about and very willing to help anyone out who is willing to do some work.
This thread may not give you the exact answers you need, but may make you feel a little more confident...it's one of my favorite threads I have seen on XDA.
Older Noob
Three gentlemen in their late-sixties, early seventies. Offering knowledge and support to each other while programming/hacking their tablets.
Leapinlar is one of the most active members of the Nook forums. Shumash just released his first custom rom for the touchpad.
I find the whole thing genuinely inspiring. You can do it!
I went ahead and sent you a PM.
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Hello,
I'm new here and I've never done something like flashing a CustomROM.
I have a LG P970 with cracked screen and malfunctioning power button and USB port (they share the same connector which I [kind of] fixed).
My phone is currently running CynagenMod (one of the stable ones I think) but I don't know much more. (I didn't do anything to it, I got it like this)
I am looking forward to play with my phone while I wait for the OPO to be widely released.
My main idea was to put KitKat on it because I heard of the RAM optimization and so on, but I'm not sure if an inexperienced user like me should go that far, should I?
nonlosoproprio said:
Hello,
I'm new here and I've never done something like flashing a CustomROM.
I have a LG P970 with cracked screen and malfunctioning power button and USB port (they share the same connector which I [kind of] fixed).
My phone is currently running CynagenMod (one of the stable ones I think) but I don't know much more. (I didn't do anything to it, I got it like this)
I am looking forward to play with my phone while I wait for the OPO to be widely released.
My main idea was to put KitKat on it because I heard of the RAM optimization and so on, but I'm not sure if an inexperienced user like me should go that far, should I?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1111771
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1487105
Read through the above links thoroughly. Then come back and ask questions. These are both awesome resources to new users, and many users have asked many of the exact same questions you'd like to ask.
You need to develop a general understanding of both the Android operating system and the methodology and tools used by "hackers" to enhance their phones. Once you get this knowledge, questions are more direct and specific.
androcraze said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1111771
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1487105
Read through the above links thoroughly. Then come back and ask questions. These are both awesome resources to new users, and many users have asked many of the exact same questions you'd like to ask.
You need to develop a general understanding of both the Android operating system and the methodology and tools used by "hackers" to enhance their phones. Once you get this knowledge, questions are more direct and specific.
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That's an amazing help!
It's going to take a while but I'm downloading my first customROM, hopefully I'll soon understand better the process and feel confident enough about it.
There is so much stuff to read!
Thank you!