This is not a guide but a portal or a reference on how to learn the basics to start your road on creating your own ROMs and kernels.
I will be listing down the things you would need to understand android development !
1] UNDERSTANDING LINUX
to compile from source learning linux is recommended .
There are many video tutorials as well as guide on xda to show you how to compile from source .but having a good deal of knowledge in Linux will help u understand the root problems your ROM might face in later stages of development.
A good place to start learning Linux for free is edx.org
Click here :
https://www.edx.org/course/introduction-linux-linuxfoundationx-lfs101x-2
2] App development :
A basic knowledge of creating applications gives us an idea about intents ,permissions as well as views ,activities and styles . such knowledge is helpful in theming ROMs .[experience in Photoshop or gimp is also needed]
A good place to start learning it on your tablet or phone is by downloading an ap called aide which is available on Google play store.[paid but has a good and helpful Google plus community]
You could also learn android programming using coursera :
https://www.coursera.org/course/androidpart1
Which is completely free!!!!
3] learning edify :
A basic knowledge of edify would help you understand updater script and update binary code and hence would be helpful in tackling various problems when flashing your ROM..
4]XDA-U :
Xda university website is purely amazing and very simple to understand.
http://xda-university.com
4]C LANGUAGE AND C++
this object oriented programming language is needed fr developing kernels.
With mastery over these languages you would be set for hand on development theming and debugging ROMs kernels and recoveries.
Hope this guide helps all who reads it and bridges the wide gap between users and developers
If you have any queries about these websites ,please feel free to ask them and hit the thanks button :sly:!!!
Happy Developing!!!
Great post
Thanks for this, all the sites you have listed are very user friendly!!!
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Hey recentrly i made the " b6gsix gude for noobs: how to theme a rom " and one reply from a guy said SO YOU ARE TRYING TO MAKE A COMMUNITY ROM ?
i wasnt but thats sounds nice. ive seen one community rom b4 and i like the concept but im no dev lol so how do i go about doing so?
You don't. Don't hop right into making a ROM. You need to at least know how to program it. Let me quote something cyanogen said:
Here's my advice for those looking to make their own Android ROMs.. Stop. Write an app or two first, learn how the system works from a developer standpoint. Learn some Java. Read the developer documentation. Learn how to use Git. Then learn how to build AOSP from source. Read the porting guides, and learn how the build system works (the links below have almost everything you could possibly want to know). Now try to put your new found skills to work on enhancing the platform by writing code or making theme overlays. And share! And put that **** on your resume. There is a *ton* of information out there but any kind of "step-by-step rom cooking guide" is going to be a complete fail- it's too broad of a subject.
Android Developer Guides: http://d.android.com
Working with AOSP source: http://source.android.com
Platform Developer Guide: http://pdk.android.com
Android Gitweb: http://android.git.kernel.org
Git Ready (Git tips and tricks): http://www.gitready.com/
Building CyanogenMod: http://wiki.cyanogenmod.com/index.php/Building_from_source
How Dexopt works and what are those odex files: http://android.git.kernel.org/?p=pl...bcd225e47b2cc7abb2a366112d3aeb45936;hb=master
The PDK site is absolutely vital if you are going to work on custom ROMs. Read every single page. Twice. Some of the info isn't up to date, but you'll get a really good idea about what goes into actually configuring Android to work on a real device.
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I'm seeing you're having problems themeing. Understandable - you're new. However, if you can't even theme, you need to just take it slow. Master Android deving little by little until you can write an app - as useful one at that - and can write it well.
As for starting a community ROM - I don't think many people will just hop on it with you if you yourself can't even program the ROM.
Hi, I'm newbie in developing android platform.
I want to modify parts of android platform, build it, and install it my gt-n7000.
I could find several instructions for building and porting kernel part into the device using odin, however, I cannot find how to install entire part of platform.
I think custom ROM is kind of modified android platform, am I right??
The thing is,
1. I want to know hwo to install the files produced by building android platform in the galaxy note gt-n7000.
2. is Custom ROM the modified version of android platform?? what is the clear definition??
Here are a few guides to get you started :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=633246
http://www.xda-developers.com/androi...e-galaxy-s-ii/
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1069868
Everything you need to know will be on XDA somewhere**
Good reply
Thanks!! but the two links of above two are broken..
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http://www.xda-developers.com/androi...e-galaxy-s-ii/
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1069868
)
Can you give me correct URL again please/?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=633246
http://www.xda-developers.com/android/learn-to-build-kernels-and-roms-for-the-galaxy-s-ii/
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1069868
Good Luck :good:
This Thread Has Some Good Links And Some Advise. Thought It will be of use in univrsity
cyanogen said:
I really dislike the "chef" moniker when it comes to Android, since we are more of an open-source community. I think it implies a "file pusher" mentality. But then again, I am biased against proprietary versions of Android like Sense, so feel free to disregard all of this.
Here's my advice for those looking to make their own Android ROMs.. Stop. Write an app or two first, learn how the system works from a developer standpoint. Learn some Java. Read the developer documentation. Learn how to use Git. Then learn how to build AOSP from source. Read the porting guides, and learn how the build system works (the links below have almost everything you could possibly want to know). Now try to put your new found skills to work on enhancing the platform by writing code or making theme overlays. And share! And put that **** on your resume. There is a *ton* of information out there but any kind of "step-by-step rom cooking guide" is going to be a complete fail- it's too broad of a subject.
Android Developer Guides: http://d.android.com
Working with AOSP source: http://source.android.com
Platform Developer Guide: http://pdk.android.com
Android Gitweb: http://android.git.kernel.org
Git Ready (Git tips and tricks): http://www.gitready.com/
Building CyanogenMod: http://wiki.cyanogenmod.com/index.php/Building_from_source
How Dexopt works and what are those odex files: http://android.git.kernel.org/?p=pl...bcd225e47b2cc7abb2a366112d3aeb45936;hb=master
The PDK site is absolutely vital if you are going to work on custom ROMs. Read every single page. Twice. Some of the info isn't up to date, but you'll get a really good idea about what goes into actually configuring Android to work on a real device.
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This Thread Has Some Good Links And Some Advise. Thought It will be of use in univrsity
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You might want to update the links
PDK: http://www.kandroid.org/online-pdk/guide/index.html
Gitweb https://android.googlesource.com
trevd said:
You might want to update the links
PDK: http://www.kandroid.org/online-pdk/guide/index.html
Gitweb https://android.googlesource.com
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Thanks Brother
can anyone suggest me the requirement from devloping and app and also which program in good for devlopment thanks in advance
This is a starter..... also, Google is your friend, as always.
--> http://developer.android.com/tools/studio/index.html
Andoridstudio tutorials
follow the tutorials for android studio:
1) raywenderlich.com/78574/android-tutorial-for-beginners-part-1
2) code.tutsplus.com/tutorials/getting-started-with-android-studio--mobile-22958
Don't wait for any more . just start it .. !!!
Android Studio is an integrated development environment (IDE) for developing on the Android platform. If you would like to learn creating apps using Android studio then you can get the help from online experts where they include source code + videos which would surely help you out.
When I started learning Android studio, I took the help from Learnsauce where,
Learnsauce = Expert tutorials + source code
pranavraut033 said:
can anyone suggest me the requirement from devloping and app and also which program in good for devlopment thanks in advance
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What is the best tool to make a rom for my HTC Desire 510
bcbradley12 said:
What is the best tool to make a rom for my HTC Desire 510
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If you're planning on using a kitchen, please don't. Do it right.
CM/PAC/Slim/PA/etc is still in the works for this phone so you'll have to do a lot of leg work. I suggest @r3pwn's repo since he's apparently got a functioning CM12.1 WIP
From cyanogen:
cyanogen said:
I really dislike the "chef" moniker when it comes to Android, since we are more of an open-source community. I think it implies a "file pusher" mentality. But then again, I am biased against proprietary versions of Android like Sense, so feel free to disregard all of this.
Here's my advice for those looking to make their own Android ROMs.. Stop. Write an app or two first, learn how the system works from a developer standpoint. Learn some Java. Read the developer documentation. Learn how to use Git. Then learn how to build AOSP from source. Read the porting guides, and learn how the build system works (the links below have almost everything you could possibly want to know). Now try to put your new found skills to work on enhancing the platform by writing code or making theme overlays. And share! And put that **** on your resume. There is a *ton* of information out there but any kind of "step-by-step rom cooking guide" is going to be a complete fail- it's too broad of a subject.
Android Developer Guides: http://d.android.com
Working with AOSP source: http://source.android.com
Platform Developer Guide: http://pdk.android.com
Android Gitweb: http://android.git.kernel.org
Git Ready (Git tips and tricks): http://www.gitready.com/
Building CyanogenMod: http://wiki.cyanogenmod.com/index.php/Building_from_source
How Dexopt works and what are those odex files: http://android.git.kernel.org/?p=pl...bcd225e47b2cc7abb2a366112d3aeb45936;hb=master
The PDK site is absolutely vital if you are going to work on custom ROMs. Read every single page. Twice. Some of the info isn't up to date, but you'll get a really good idea about what goes into actually configuring Android to work on a real device.
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Other useful links:
[GUIDE][COMPLETE] Android ROM Development From Source To End
Official CM Dev page: http://wiki.cyanogenmod.org/w/Development
For repos: https://github.com/search?o=desc&q=htc+desire+510&s=updated&type=Repositories&utf8=✓
[HOW TO] Beginners Guide to Android ROM Development
Chef Central Android forum
Custom ROM Central
Android Development and Hacking forum
If you don't have very much development knowledge and you don't really wanna learn then just wait. It's going to take a lot of time, a lot of reading, and a lot of work. It's not easy-peasy. Just forewarning.
Depends on what you mean by "functioning". To me, functioning = booting (even if some Core features are not working). With my stuff, WiFi/camera/FM radio does not work, so everything's still a WIP.
r3pwn said:
Depends on what you mean by "functioning". To me, functioning = booting (even if some Core features are not working). With my stuff, WiFi/camera/FM radio does not work, so everything's still a WIP.
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Yeah, that's what I meant. It's pretty much where @rbheromax was/is at.
What tool do you use to make cyagenmod
bcbradley12 said:
What tool do you use to make cyagenmod
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If you have to ask that then you didn't read what was posted.