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.
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
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.
Discontinued.
Awaiting for thread deletion.
Thanks...Nice work after your miui 5 ROM
Help please..
Need someone who can risk his device by testing this ROM......
Happy holi.....
Happy holi my friends...
May this holi bring lots of Colors in your life!! and in mine too.
Kunal Gautam said:
Need someone who can risk his device by testing this ROM......
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I tried to install but it gives error 7 i think update.script should be rechecked.
Deep_dhimaan said:
I tried to install but it gives error 7 i think update.script should be rechecked.
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Thank you very much, i've understood whats the problem( as a pm by ashkineeeeee).
New update coming soon. Stay tuned.
Hey bros...
so there were some problem with permissions, it seems that it is fixed now..
Flash the ROM and review here....
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dont flash the rom now!!!
Some files are missing in boot.img
how stupid i am!!
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Flash it now!
Last build not installed,error 7.
mels01 said:
Last build not installed,error 7.
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Logs,screenshots?
Try installing from internal storage... Or update your recovery to the latest one by android andi...
Thanks!
Hey, I would like to help out, can I have the link to the ROM?
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Hey, I would like to help out, can I have the link to the ROM?
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I agree this message is a bit long but it is worth reading.
- Thanks, but sorry. Even if I give you the links and even if spend your precious time you would only be able to fix the error 7.
- Actually I've already fixed that(or know what's the issue atleast). There are files that are missing from the directories that are listed in the updater script. They cannot be deleted as the original base ROM I compiled was from UA(unlegacy android) that are based on the newer sources.
- Some files that are required for MIUI are also missing.
- Boot.img is incomplete. Which will result in bootloop even if I upload the error 7 fixed ROM.
- I am giving my board exams that are one of the biggest exams in India. And I cannot afford to score less in these.
- All I need is a older base ROM ,CyanogenMod 11 made around may of 2016. And also it must support init.d because the port ROM requires that.
- I've taken permissions from the maker of the port ROM. He has allowed me to proceed.
- All I need is permission from Android-Andi, as only he has older CM ROMs.
- I cannot compile because older sources are not available or maybe I am not known to them
Hope you understand. Thank you.
P.S. - Android-Andi if you read this please reply. You are the only one who can help me(by providing me permissions to use your ROM as a base).
With best regards,
Kunal Gautam
Links
Kunal Gautam said:
I agree this message is a bit long but it is worth reading.
- Thanks, but sorry. Even if I give you the links and even if spend your precious time you would only be able to fix the error 7.
- Actually I've already fixed that(or know what's the issue atleast). There are files that are missing from the directories that are listed in the updater script. They cannot be deleted as the original base ROM I compiled was from UA(unlegacy android) that are based on the newer sources.
- Some files that are required for MIUI are also missing.
- Boot.img is incomplete. Which will result in bootloop even if I upload the error 7 fixed ROM.
- I am giving my board exams that are one of the biggest exams in India. And I cannot afford to score less in these.
- All I need is a older base ROM ,CyanogenMod 11 made around may of 2016. And also it must support init.d because the port ROM requires that.
- I've taken permissions from the maker of the port ROM. He has allowed me to proceed.
- All I need is permission from Android-Andi, as only he has older CM ROMs.
- I cannot compile because older sources are not available or maybe I am not known to them
Hope you understand. Thank you.
P.S. - Android-Andi if you read this please reply. You are the only one who can help me(by providing me permissions to use your ROM as a base).
With best regards,
Kunal Gautam
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Have you seen this CM 11? https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-tab-2/7-inch-development/rom-cm-11-0-galaxy-tab-2-t3737392
Just made last month by @Deltadroid
Links are removed because *the ROM is not complete yet*.
Thanks, but I need to confirm a few things before I could use a ROM(includes init.d support and a bunch of other things). Also, it is very important that deltadroid provide me permission to use his ROM.
Thank you!
Regards,
KG
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I just saw deltadroid's thread, the title clearly says that the ROM is for p3110. I want to make a unified one. I need a ROM made with unified device tree.
If I do port, it will only work on p3110 and maybe on every 7" device. I don't want do this.
Sorry, but yeah thanks!
Just wait till 3 april 2018. Most probably I will upload.
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Or I must say it an update. 75 percent of the work is done. Somehow I managed to get a base ROM(only I know how). Only build.prop editing and Updater script editing work left(these are the most difficult BTW).
Update coming soon. Stay tuned.
I've updated the links. I've uploaded the new ROM. I've done with porting(i guess). I've used a lot of time.
Flash and review!
Kunal Gautam said:
I've updated the links. I've uploaded the new ROM. I've done with porting(i guess). I've used a lot of time.
Flash and review!
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No wonder the ROM doesn't work.... Security patch is in a wrong format.
"ro.build.version.security_patch=2080-17-March"
It should be, "ro.build.version.security_patch=2018-03-01"
or,
"ro.build.version.security_patch=2018-03-05"
And this, hardly doubt this will work, but idk.
"ro.build.date.utc=999999999999"
Mistakes....................
EDIT**** Build id should be the app id: example lets say the id is 678, on build.prop, it would say 678.
you have, "ro.build.id=KUNAL"
secretwolf98 said:
No wonder the ROM doesn't work.... Security patch is in a wrong format.
"ro.build.version.security_patch=2080-17-March"
It should be, "ro.build.version.security_patch=2018-03-01"
or,
"ro.build.version.security_patch=2018-03-05"
And this, hardly doubt this will work, but idk.
"ro.build.date.utc=999999999999"
Mistakes....................
EDIT**** Build id should be the app id: example lets say the id is 678, on build.prop, it would say 678.
you have, "ro.build.id=KUNAL"
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You, sir, definitely have a lot to offer. I am afraid that this is not the actual problem. By now, I surely understand the importance of logs. Would be very helpful if someone could arrange me them.
And about your post it seemed really rude, raw, insulting and manipulating to me. But however, helpful. It makes it really hard to continue developing for a 6 years old Tab, with hardware that has nothing to offer in 2018. At least, I am trying.
Since, this was an Alpha build(because I moved sources) these problems are sure to arise. I did the same(build.prop things) with my kinda successful ROM MIUI 5(see it in the 7" forums).
I guess you haven't tasted port ROMs yet. They are hard to build. Alike your compiling ones, you have source, type some commands, turn your computer on for about 5 hours, when done upload it.
I am sure you must have did trail and error (in chemistry and math) porting ROMs is just the same. I am sure, that as a developer, you must know what logs actually mean.
But whatever, thank you for you review(insult I guess).
Kunal Gautam said:
You, sir, definitely have a lot to offer. I am afraid that this is not the actual problem. By now, I surely understand the importance of logs. Would be very helpful if someone could arrange me them.
And about your post it seemed really rude, raw, insulting and manipulating to me. But however, helpful. It makes it really hard to continue developing for a 6 years old Tab, with hardware that has nothing to offer in 2018. At least, I am trying.
Since, this was an Alpha build(because I moved sources) these problems are sure to arise. I did the same(build.prop things) with my kinda successful ROM MIUI 5(see it in the 7" forums).
I guess you haven't tasted port ROMs yet. They are hard to build. Alike your compiling ones, you have source, type some commands, turn your computer on for about 5 hours, when done upload it.
I am sure you must have did trail and error (in chemistry and math) porting ROMs is just the same. I am sure, that as a developer, you must know what logs actually mean.
But whatever, thank you for you review(insult I guess).
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FYI, I port ROMs. It was pointers what to fix, if you wanted to get this ROM better, than it is already.
Kunal Gautam said:
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P.S. - Android-Andi if you read this please reply. You are the only one who can help me(by providing me permissions to use your ROM as a base).
With best regards,
Kunal Gautam
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Sorry, I won't give permissions after different people used my ROMs as base in the past without permissions. Hope there is a learning affect....
Since i love OpenSource: Sources are available on every official GitHub (slim, Omni, Lineage, UA) and up to date (note: I wouldn't have to do this, I could keep all device trees private but I am updating them for everyone - always). You'll have to compile your own base ROM to use for such port ROMs (I am not a fan of).
Android-Andi said:
Sorry, I won't give permissions after different people used my ROMs as base in the past without permissions. Hope there is a learning affect....
Since i love OpenSource: Sources are available on every official GitHub (slim, Omni, Lineage, UA) and up to date (note: I wouldn't have to do this, I could keep all device trees private but I am updating them for everyone - always). You'll have to compile your own base ROM to use for such port ROMs (I am not a fan of).
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Thank you. For at least replying. You works will always be appreciated. Now, I am gonna close this thread. Thanks again!
I heard porting a rom from miui to another miui is a bit easy task comparative to developing a whole new rom......
But I can't find any proper threads or source which help me in becoming a contributor for our device...
Can someone help me in providing me the guides/threads for porting a rom..
My first thought is to port the miui 11 rom for our device from EU port of Max 3(nitrogen)
Iam very well impressed by the @liammc83 bro....
With his inspiration .,I would like to contribute to our device...I may not work with his range of dedication levels .,but I may grow up day by day involving in this...
But I need help from you people to provide some basic guidelines and thread involving the porting tips...
It's my self interest in learning
Hope someone helps me.,
Thanks in advance
DT - https://github.com/MaheshTechnicals/android_device_xiaomi_oxygen
KT - https://github.com/MaheshTechnicals/android_kernel_xiaomi_msm8953
VT- https://github.com/MaheshTechnicals/android_vendor_oxygen
System.dat
Bro...how can I unpack and repack the system.dat and system.dat.br files
I found some unpacking tools but found none for repacking @MaheshTechnicals,help me brother
Rohith Pillalamarri said:
Bro...how can I unpack and repack the system.dat and system.dat.br files
I found some unpacking tools but found none for repacking @MaheshTechnicals,help me brother
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https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/help/extract-dat-marshmallow-lollipop-easily-t3334117/
Rohith Pillalamarri said:
Bro...how can I unpack and repack the system.dat and system.dat.br files
I found some unpacking tools but found none for repacking @MaheshTechnicals,help me brother
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Try ClassKitchen free 1.0.4 beta if you are in Windows
or SuperR's kitchen if you are on Linux.
Rohith Pillalamarri said:
I heard porting a rom from miui to another miui is a bit easy task comparative to developing a whole new rom......
But I can't find any proper threads or source which help me in becoming a contributor for our device...
Can someone help me in providing me the guides/threads for porting a rom..
My first thought is to port the miui 11 rom for our device from EU port of Max 3(nitrogen)
Iam very well impressed by the @liammc83 bro....
With his inspiration .,I would like to contribute to our device...I may not work with his range of dedication levels .,but I may grow up day by day involving in this...
But I need help from you people to provide some basic guidelines and thread involving the porting tips...
It's my self interest in learning
Hope someone helps me.,
Thanks in advance
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Keep it up bro!! I know u can do it...