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Kernel compilation for Samsung Galaxy S I9000

Hi all,
we are trying to build our own kernel for a Samsung Galaxy S (I9000XWJVB).
What we did so far:
- Download the correct sources from "opensource.samsung.com"
- Studied the README
- Installed cross-compiler toolchain
- Created ".config" as described in README
- Kernel compiled
Compilation worked fine -> zImage was available (but with only 2mb very)
OK, looks like initramfs is missing.
The first question is now, where to get / how to create a correct initramfs?
We copied the initramfs from Leshak and we extracted an ".cpio" from a working zImage.
Then we tried to use them in the ".config" (CONFIG_INITRAMFS_SOURCE) for kernel compilation.
Resultant zImage was larger (around 6mb) so it looks like something changed.
But once we installed the tared zImage on the phone (using Odin), the phone freezes during reboot.
Any advice how to progress here?
Is it possible to use Leshaks initramfs for all Galaxy S phones? Or is this only for a specific version? The CONFIG_INITRAMFS_SOURCE should point to the "initrd.arm.initramfs_list", correct? And not to the initramfs-folder?
And: Is there a way to get any type of kernel boot debugging message from the booting phone back to the PC (or the phone screen)?
Many thanks in advance!

I don't know much about kernels. But i will try to help. Have you tried other itiramfs or reconfig them?
There are not many people that will know answer so ask some kernel developers like hardcore, supercurio...
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Just saw 2nd question. I think that it should point to intiramfs folder. You can zip all kernel files and upload it so i can take a look at them
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Hi,
themate1987 said:
I don't know much about kernels. But i will try to help. Have you tried other itiramfs or reconfig them?
There are not many people that will know answer so ask some kernel developers like hardcore, supercurio...
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we tried four different initramfs now, but ended up always with a freezing phone.
I would like to ask the kernel experts directly, but I'm new to this forum and not allowed to post in the developers forums. I hope that one of the gurus will reply to this thread.
themate1987 said:
Just saw 2nd question. I think that it should point to intiramfs folder.
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My understanding is that the .list file will describe the structure of the initramfs folder and if this file is present, it should by used in the .config. Otherwise the .config should point to the folder.
Please correct me if I'm wrong.
But anyway, we tried both versions, none worked.
Regards!

PM some kernel developers
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Use speedmod kernel patches with the readme file he has given..
or else you can go through supercurio threads also ...
they explained the kernel compilation methods....
thanks

Did you get this to work finally? I too am trying to compile and flash a custom kernel ( For SGS4G) I point my INIIRAMFS_SOURCE to an extracted initram dir, but the resulting boot zImage does not proceed past the initial boot screen(s) Please let me know if you succeeded, and if yes, how.
Thanks!

What I got the problem was about initramfs.cpio.
At that moment , the most important point you know is you should make the file in Linux..
When my friend made me a file is initramfs.cpio , it worked well.
But what I made in window made always troubles for compile.
So if you made a initramfs.cpio with hexeditor in window, try it in Linux again..
Thx!

[Discontinued]Miui port

Hello!
Ok so this is an attempt to port MIUI to LGP500. We are trying this because porting on the Galaxy 3 (LDPI armv6) was a success and i'm sure it will work on our device too.
This is what we're using so far: MIUI for Desire & Overflow ROM
So far this has been done:
ADB now working
Merged framework.jar from base rom with MIUI one
Replaced all apks with miui except LatinIME.apk which seems to give an error on boot
Use libs, bin and xbin from base rom
Merged permissions
[Update 9.07.2011 - 17:48 GMT+3 DST]
Now using framework from CM7
Libs, and bins from CM7
Boot.img still from Overflow (CM7 Boot.img stops adb on boot after a while - so using Overflow for developing for now)
Replaced many smali files in framework but errors keep popping up - I think framework is pretty screwed up now and must be redone (again)
No more nasty error on boot (with stack dump and stuff...)
No need for logcat now because errors come from framework
[Update 11.07.2011 - 15:32 GMT+3 DST]
MIUI boots up and we have graphics BUT
It only boots up to some error dialogs that say some processes force closed with "Close" and "Report to MIUI"
Gapps, Provision, and StatusBar force close so they need work
Removed ContactsProvider.apk and CalendarProvider.apk
[Update 14.07.2011 - 10:58 GMT+3 DST]
Fixed framework.jar - no more errors seem to come from it
New zip not made on mac so no low memory errors
New problem that might fix the apps: All apps look for their classes.dex in /cache/dalvik-cache but only system classes are there. The app classes are created in /data/cache/dalvik-cache
All apps are back because the errors don't come from them
[Update 28.07.2011 - 18:53 GMT+3 DST]
Added dalvik-cache to /cache script
New zip with init.d script and updated framework
Need to fix dead code in framework
Need new kernel
Need MDPI apks
Need libs that don't make the apks crash
Latest flashable zip:
http://www.multiupload.com/VNM8QTDBZ3 [Updated 28.07.2011] Thank you 4silvertooth
(DOES NOT BOOT! DON'T FLASH IF YOU DON'T KNOW WHAT YOU'RE DOING!) Sorry... i had to put this in big red letters because apparently people didn't see it well...
If you would like to help go ahead. Download the rom or make your own one if you don't like our development and give input. But most of all don't try to bring us down with "this can't be done" stuff. It can be done and it was done for another armv6 device. We need to get apps and framework to work and rom to boot. Libs and bins will come after...
This being said i would like to thank these people for their work so far and for making me get off my ass and do something useful:
4silvertooth
jazux
DJoptimus-One
Also i would like to thank overflow for his rom. It's the base for our miui so far.

Fantastic news! I can't wait too see how this works out. Good luck, you're gonna need it!

look forward to.

Thanks popdog
Will get into works as soon as i get my laptop back

Great news!
Waiting for testing release!

wow ! MIUI for o1 ?
oh sh*t this is what i've been waiting for so long !

looks good ill be happy to help, just ask for now im looking the motorola dump... maybe theres something that will help my team on galaxy 3 but anyway i subscribed tol this thread
EDIT: damn that motorola dump is useful, already found many, many tweaks thanks a million times for 4silvertooth

Hey can we use pastebin.com for all the logs.. it will be convenient and easy.
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good point... also do you know a way to upload the files like in a git source (only the ones that changed) because multiuplad is painfully slow for me...

popdog123 said:
good point... also do you know a way to upload the files like in a git source (only the ones that changed) because multiuplad is painfully slow for me...
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No but make a base rom and update.zip which will have all changes and will be small in size.
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About the log.
The error so.lcddensity(something) is in build.prop you have to add it, it's using 160 by default.
All the missing class will have to be taken from the decompiled framework.
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I'm redoing framework.jar... See what i missed... Then i'll get to build.prop
Also using boot.img from mik's cm port now

Breaking news of the day! I'll one of the first tester Keep going, heroes!

popdog123 said:
I'm redoing framework.jar... See what i missed... Then i'll get to build.prop
Also using boot.img from mik's cm port now
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Will have to replace some smali. Merge the missing wont do.
@jazuk which one mainly.
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Great news!

4silvertooth said:
No but make a base rom and update.zip which will have all changes and will be small in size.
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+1 for this, it would be easier to download for people with a slow connection like me.

ok ok... will do that... but for now we have to make a good base to start off of...

4silvertooth said:
Will have to replace some smali. Merge the missing wont do.
@jazuk which one mainly.
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Whaaat???

Nice to see another dev porting some other firmwares to our phone if you want help then I'm in
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jazux said:
Whaaat???
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Never mind back to that later.
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[PATCH] Zeus 6.1 and 6.1n pdroid patch

This is pdroid patch for zeus 6.1 - the one based on v20o spain.
All credits to svyat, pdroid's dev (you guy rock!), and, of course, huexxx, zeus' rockin' daddy.
Original thread.
Just flash it through clockwork recovery and install app from store.
Use the restore zip to go back to stock zeus. Be aware it will void any mod made to framework.jar, service.jar and core.jar...

You beat me to it, i was thinking of posting the PDroid patches for Zeus 6.1.
Anyways, I have attached the patch (and restore package) for the V6.1 based on the V20N ROM if anybody is interested in using it.
Don't forget to install PDroid from the Play Store

Great. I was going to ask someone with the "n" version to upload it...

pdroid patch for Zeus 6.23n
Do you upload the pdroid patch for Zeus v6.23n? Thanks

Can it be applied to 6.23o?

The 6.1 PDroid patch doesn't work on 6.2 or 6.23, the patch has to be remade.
If i'll have time i'll create the patches for 6.2 and 6.23 and post them here.
P.S. whenever the framework changes the patch has to be recreated or you'll get a lot of problems, it's safer to use the version designed for the version that you have on your phone.

@verszipo, I would appreciate if you upload v6.23n. I constantly got error under windows XP.

The Zeus 6.23 and 6.24 don't include any framework.res files, so i suppose the 6.2 files work.
I'm using Zeus 6.24 with the 6.2 PDroid patch and it works correctly.
Anyways, I attached the files for both 6.2O and 6.2N versions.
P.S. what doesn't seem to work is "notify on data access", but i don't remember if it ever worked, never tried it. The data access works, if i disable it then the apps can't access the contacts/sms/...
As always, I and the creator of PDroid are not responsible for any damage, so use at your own risk

What does it actually do?
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It allows you to use Pdroid application which allows you to choose what every app you have on your phone can access like network status, phone id, and other things.
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PDroid Patches for Ivendors CM10

Hello,
I have a problem with Ivendor's CM 10 since beta 1. I can't create a working PDroid patch with Mateorod's Auto Patcher (bootloop).
I would like to post my question in its actually threads but I havn't got enought posts, yet
I also send the Auto Patcher's log via Auto Patcher GUI but the created patches still aren't working.
I hope, you can help me
Greetz ratt3

push.

My problem is not solve yet.
Is nobody there who can help me?

[GUIDE]How to Port ROMS from same resolutions phones- Easy way

Hi.
If someone have improvement advices for this thread PM me.
This won't work for sense ir smth similar.
I'm not responsible for bricked(or smth similar) devices cause of ROMS ported by this method.
I don't know if this works for non-aosp/cm based ROMS. You may need to do some more things to get it working.
Try to use the same android version for both ROMS For 4.2.2 use Cm For 4.1.2 use Stock ROM.
You won't have a compatible source code. This means you can't update the ROM through syncing and recompiling. But you won't need a Linux distro fot this Method.
Actually its very easy.
firstly follow this tutorial: http://www.fesilo.com/forum/android/guides/113-guide-guide-to-port-roms-fast-and-easy to get a booting ROM
then download this Tool -> http://www.virtuous-ten-studio.com/ it makes de/re-compiling very easy.
now you just have to fix those anoying bugs
to fix Phone.apk FC.
Be sure to put in the submenu smali API level to Android 4.2.2(in VTS) and tick use smali debug output and in the submenu build tick use old signature
Decompile telephony-common.jar from both ROMS.
Copy the X3RIL.smali found in /com/android/internal/telephony from the .jar of your base ROM (cm 10.1,stock rom) to the .jar of the ROM you're trying to port.
Recompile and replace the one within your old one from HOX ROM.
Decompile framework-res.apk from both ROMS.
open /res/values/arrays.xml
press Control+f to use the search function.
enter auto
copy the arrays config_autoBrightnessLevels,config_autoBrightnessLcdBacklightValues,config_autoBrightnessButtonBacklightValues,config_autoBrightnessKeyboardBacklightValues to the .xml off your ROM and overwrite the old ones.
then copy and overwrite power_profile.xml and storage_list from your base ROM to the ROM your trying to port.
Recompile and replace the one within your old one from HOX ROM.
actually this was the magic.
I hope I forgot nothing. Please Excuse me If I did. It's half past 23 here and I had a very exhausting Weekend.
I will update this thread in a few days to make it more userfriendly
You can PM me if you have Questions.
BIG THANKS TO SNXO FOR GIVING ME THE KNOW-HOW TO FIX BIG ISSUES.
and sorry for my English
reagards tobixdev

Thanks..
Very Interesting and useful..
Infact i find some guide simple to try...
Good Job!

Very nice Tobi good job :thumbsup:
Hopefully that gives power to the people for making some good Roms and Programms for us. It isn't that difficult to do just a little bit reading and then learning by doing.
Best regards SnXo
Notice that will work with every rom. The easy way is snap from HOX but you can choose Roms from others too... To keep it iesy you should have the same resolution and Androidversion nothing more... That's it!
Maybe a admin can make this as sticky that would be nice
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SnXo said:
Very nice Tobi good job :thumbsup:
Hopefully that gives power to the people for making some good Roms and Programms for us. It isn't that difficult to do just a little bit reading and then learning by doing.
Best regards SnXo
Notice that will work with every rom. The easy way is snap from HOX but you can choose Roms from others too... To keep it iesy you should have the same resolution and Androidversion nothing more... That's it!
Maybe a admin can make this as sticky that would be nice
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thanks
anyone tried yet ?
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tobixdev said:
thanks
anyone tried yet ?
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I tried a while ago with this rom: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1562603.
The end result was a bootloop. I will maybe try to do it again when I have more time.

this doesn't work with sense without additional work.
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tobixdev said:
Hi.
If someone have improvement advices for this thread PM me.
This won't work for sense ir smth similar.
I'm not responsible for bricked(or smth similar) devices cause of ROMS ported by this method.
I don't know if this works for non-aosp/cm based ROMS. You may need to do some more things to get it working.
Try to use the same android version for both ROMS For 4.2.2 use Cm For 4.1.2 use Stock ROM.
You won't have a compatible source code. This means you can't update the ROM through syncing and recompiling. But you won't need a Linux distro fot this Method.
Actually its very easy.
firstly follow this tutorial: http://www.fesilo.com/forum/android/guides/113-guide-guide-to-port-roms-fast-and-easy to get a booting ROM
then download this Tool -> http://www.virtuous-ten-studio.com/ it makes de/re-compiling very easy.
now you just have to fix those anoying bugs
to fix Phone.apk FC.
Be sure to put in the submenu smali API level to Android 4.2.2(in VTS) and tick use smali debug output and in the submenu build tick use old signature
Decompile telephony-common.jar from both ROMS.
Copy the X3RIL.smali found in /com/android/internal/telephony from the .jar of your base ROM (cm 10.1,stock rom) to the .jar of the ROM you're trying to port.
Recompile and replace the one within your old one from HOX ROM.
Decompile framework-res.apk from both ROMS.
open /res/values/arrays.xml
press Control+f to use the search function.
enter auto
copy the arrays config_autoBrightnessLevels,config_autoBrightnessLcdBacklightValues,config_autoBrightnessButtonBacklightValues,config_autoBrightnessKeyboardBacklightValues to the .xml off your ROM and overwrite the old ones.
then copy and overwrite power_profile.xml and storage_list from your base ROM to the ROM your trying to port.
Recompile and replace the one within your old one from HOX ROM.
actually this was the magic.
I hope I forgot nothing. Please Excuse me If I did. It's half past 23 here and I had a very exhausting Weekend.
I will update this thread in a few days to make it more userfriendly
You can PM me if you have Questions.
BIG THANKS TO SNXO FOR GIVING ME THE KNOW-HOW TO FIX BIG ISSUES.
and sorry for my English
reagards tobixdev
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ths very much