[Video Tutorials] XDA Etiquette, Compiling Custom Roms/Kernels

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Praise God! A video tutorial about XDA etiquette!
These videos express my personal opinion, and are not necessarily the opinion of XDA. I am not speaking on their behalf. This is just a video series that I put together based on a recommendation, and is formulated by my own observations.
Who is this video series for?
Well, this video tutorial is particularly geared to two groups: The new to XDA user, and the new developer.
For the new user, I am covering some basic etiquette that will hopefully help you navigate and get the help you need on XDA.
Then I flip the coin over to talk to the new developer and try to cover the topic from the perspective of what to expect, and what would be appropriate.
Why did you put this together?
After releasing my other video series about compiling custom roms and kernels, it was suggested that a basic series be put together for XDA users and developers to view about XDA etiquette. Some of the topics are a bit difficult to cover, such as thanks button slaps, donations, and XDA titles, because they might be construed as asking for these things for myself. However, I want to be clear that I am covering these topics not specifically for myself, but for the whole of XDA. Please don't feel that you have to slap my thanks button, or donate, or any of those things. While they are appreciated, you should do what you feel is best. This tutorial just covers the basics of why you should or when you shouldn't do those things.
What's in the videos?
During the series, we will be discussing some basic XDA etiquette to help new users figure out how to navigate this big site and where and when to post questions. Here are a few things covered:
Code:
+ When and Where to post questions
+ Asking good questions
+ Giving good responses
+ When and how to thank others
+ Private Messaging
+ Posting your first ROM
+ XDA Titles
**** This is an UNOFFICIAL TUTORIAL. Use at your own risk! ****
Downloads!
HD series on XDA Etiquette :
MP4 Video GitLab:
https://gitlab.com/alaskalinuxuser/HD_XDA_guide_etiquette
YouTube links:
HD series on XDA Etiquette :
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRJ9-cX1yE1kgLBYcXGbPpWGxJxLJcPoN
My other video series:
How to build Custom ROMs and Kernel Modification![P,O,N,M,L] : https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/general/guide-how-to-build-custom-roms-kernel-t3814251
Intermediate to Advanced Custom Rom and Kernel Building : https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/general/guide-intermediate-to-advanced-custom-t3823927
About the author:
I'm not a professional Android builder,nor am I considered an expert. However, I have built a lot of custom roms over the years for various Android phones. I'm really just a simple guy whose hobbies include the Bible, cell phones, Android, Linux, and electronics.
Below are a few of my previous and current Android projects.
Code:
Samsung Galaxy S4:
-AOKP 7.1.2
-SlimRoms 7.1.1
-Resurection Remix 7.1
-AOKP 6.0.1
-PacRom 6.0.1
-Resurection Remix 6.0.1
-SlimRoms 5.1.1
-AKLU kernels
for Lollipop, Marshmallow, and Nougat
Samsung Galaxy S5:
-AOKP 7.1.2
-AKLU kernel for Nougat
Samsung Galaxy Note Edge:
-AOKP 7.1.2
-SlimRoms 7.1.1
-AOKP 6.0.1
-PacRom 6.0.1
-SlimRoms 6.0.1
-DataZip for 6.0.1 bootloaders
-AKLU kernel
for Marshmallow and Nougat
LG G4:
-AOKP 7.1.2
-SlimRoms 7.1.1
-AKLU kernel for Nougat
-Assisted Suicide Squirrels with the AOSCP Oreo bringup
Open Source Apps: (All listed below are under the Apache 2.0 license)
-Critical Velocity - A side scrolling flappy bird space game.
-Kppd Control - An app to control the kppd daemon and kernels that enable it.
-S4 GPU Voltage Control - An app to adjust the voltage of the S4 GPU on the fly.
-Hourglass - A simple timer application.
-Just Notes - A simple note taking app.
-Just Craigslist - A simple Craigslist app.
-Ship Captain and Crew - A dice game.
I have also assisted with open source projects by submitting code to SatStat, Easer, SlimRoms 6.0.1 for the Samsung Galaxy J5, and others. I once even turned a Samsung Captivate Glide into a Debian Computer, as well as making numerous how-to guides for compiling ROMs and app creation on both XDA and my website.
Some of my non-Android projects include building a Bluetooth Autostart, creating several small C++ games with SFML, and working with Linux.
My Wordpress: https://thealaskalinuxuser.wordpress.com
My Website: https://thealaskalinuxuser.com
My device and kernel trees (older - GitHub) : https://github.com/alaskalinuxuser/
My device and kernel trees (newer - GitLab) : https://gitlab.com/alaskalinuxuser/
Created 2018-08-30
Last Updated 2018-08-30

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Notes:
Have suggestions or video tutorial requests?
I can't promise that I will be able to add those videos (for instance, I don't own every phone on the planet, so I can't do a video for "how to build for xx phone", but if you have a generic suggestion that would benefit everyone, please post a comment, or consider uploading a tutorial video yourself.
Considering contributing to the video series?
The GitLab links are available, and the project is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0, so you are welcome to fork the repository and add more videos, as well as use pull requests! Be sure in your video to add your name (real or xda) so I can give you credit, and others know that you created the video (it will show on GitLab as well). I do ask that you restrain any use of profanity, as that will help create a more professional video that will not be offensive to listeners.
Also, if you would like to make a translation, that would be great! Perhaps we could create another branch for each translation, or another repository or folder to hold them.
If you have more questions about contributing videos, please send me a PM on XDA, or contact me through my website or on GitLab. Thanks!
Have a question?
I do have one request: Please don't PM me your questions (unless it is about contributing to the videos - as mentioned above). Please post your questions here instead, so I can answer one question for the group, rather than one on one questions. I want to help, but I don't have time to answer the volume of questions I am getting in my PM box. Please post you questions here in the thread.

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A little introduction
Recently in several Android fora on XDA-Developers, it has come to the attention of the moderator team that there have been issues regarding developers’ compliance with the GPL. This post aims to clarify the position of XDA on the use of GPL sources, particularly in the development of Android kernels.
Without the GPL, the Android operating system would likely never have come about. Through the work of Linus Torvalds, the Linux kernel was made open source for all to use, share and modify. As Android runs on the Linux kernel, and features numerous modifications to these sources, it would not exist in its present state without the Open Source community.
As a result, it is in the interests of everyone who owns an Android phone, who wishes to see further development on the platform, to ensure that they play their part in upholding both the letter and spirit of the GPL.
The GNU General Public Licence (also known as the GPL) is available to read in full at www.gnu.org
To make it easy for everyone to spot a release that complies with the GPL mark the title of your release thread with [GPL]. If you find a ROM which does not comply with the GPL, or the developer does not issue sources, you can report the post as usual, using the report post button next to the post number. Alternatively you may PM your forum specific moderator.
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EXAMPLE: Here’s a bit of code that could be used as a template to post your releases
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<Source>|<ReadMe>|<Credits>|<Other>
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The Very Quick Summary of General Public License (GPL)
The text of the GPL Licence itself will be used to reach any final conclusion regarding any disputes over GPL Licenced materials. The above is a summary of what XDA expects of members using GPL code, and the complete text can be read at the GNU website.
The GPL states that anyone who modifies GPL licenced code is required to make available the sources used to compile it. This is to further improve and encourage collaborative work, as well as to ensure that the best code possible is produced, and to encourage peer-review of all work. This benefits both developers and end users in numerous ways, including:
Allowing anyone to verify the code they are trusting with their data, and its authenticity
Encouraging community collaboration to produce faster fixes and updates, and better code
Helping bring new developments from other devices and fields to your own, letting you benefit from new code that wouldn’t have been available without this sharing.
The GPL imparts great freedom for GPL end users. It ensures innovation is never stifled and no project is dependent upon any single developer.
It is in everyone’s interest for the GPL to be adhered to, as it gives us all better ROMs, better transparency, and a better atmosphere for developers to work together to make great code.

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A little introduction
Recently in several Android fora on XDA-Developers, it has come to the attention of the moderator team that there have been issues regarding developers’ compliance with the GPL. This post aims to clarify the position of XDA on the use of GPL sources, particularly in the development of Android kernels.
Without the GPL, the Android operating system would likely never have come about. Through the work of Linus Torvalds, the Linux kernel was made open source for all to use, share and modify. As Android runs on the Linux kernel, and features numerous modifications to these sources, it would not exist in its present state without the Open Source community.
As a result, it is in the interests of everyone who owns an Android phone, who wishes to see further development on the platform, to ensure that they play their part in upholding both the letter and spirit of the GPL.
The GNU General Public Licence (also known as the GPL) is available to read in full at www.gnu.org
To make it easy for everyone to spot a release that complies with the GPL mark the title of your release thread with [GPL]. If you find a ROM which does not comply with the GPL, or the developer does not issue sources, you can report the post as usual, using the report post button next to the post number. Alternatively you may PM your forum specific moderator.
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As XDA has no legal power to uphold the GPL (and frankly we want to stay as far away from doing so as possible), we can’t force any of our users to abide by the GPL. However it is in XDA’s interests as well as the interests of our developer-base to ensure all GPL-derived materials hosted or linked on XDA comply fully with the GPL.
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EXAMPLE: Here’s a bit of code that could be used as a template to post your releases
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<Kernel Or Author Name> <Kernel Nr>:
<Source>|<ReadMe>|<Credits>|<Other>
The Very Quick Summary of General Public License (GPL)
The text of the GPL Licence itself will be used to reach any final conclusion regarding any disputes over GPL Licenced materials. The above is a summary of what XDA expects of members using GPL code, and the complete text can be read at the GNU website.
The GPL states that anyone who modifies GPL licenced code is required to make available the sources used to compile it. This is to further improve and encourage collaborative work, as well as to ensure that the best code possible is produced, and to encourage peer-review of all work. This benefits both developers and end users in numerous ways, including:
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•Encouraging community collaboration to produce faster fixes and updates, and better code
•Helping bring new developments from other devices and fields to your own, letting you benefit from new code that wouldn’t have been available without this sharing.
•The GPL imparts great freedom for GPL end users. It ensures innovation is never stifled and no project is dependent upon any single developer.
It is in everyone’s interest for the GPL to be adhered to, as it gives us all better ROMs, better transparency, and a better atmosphere for developers to work together to make great code.

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[ROM][Sprint] ViperOne 9.0.0 • Tweaks, HUB, Themes, Icons, OTAs and more, ROM for the Sprint HTC One
Contributors
Turge, j to the 4n, hansbert, Basil3,SneakyGhost,Whiskey103
Source Code: http://htcdev.com
ROM OS Version: 5.0.x Lollipop
ROM Kernel: Linux 3.4.x
Based On: HTC Sense 7.0
Version Information
Status: Stable
Current Stable Version: 9.0.0
Stable Release Date: 2015-07-01
Created 2013-10-29
Last Updated 2015-07-10

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Feature Preview

Thanks for porting this over to work on Sprint as well!!
ViperRom fanboy for life!
First?!

awesome

Nice, cant wait to get home and try it out.

Sweet thanks
Sent from the.. ONE!

This right here is the one (no pun intended ) to finally displace me from the greatness that is ViperROM. This looks incredible.

Oh snap
Sent from my HTCONE using XDA Premium 4 mobile app

Thanks a ton TURGE!

Awesome, great to see you here, Thank You.
Sent from my HTC One on some Awesome Rom..

Yes-Suh!!! Thank you guys much!

Stupid college.....won't be able to flash till tomorrow.....
Either way THANKS GUYS!!!!!!!

Dang looks like I'm late again
Thank You Turge

Wow. I gotta flash this. Thanks!

thanks for the early Christmas preset.....i feel like a kid in a candy store :sly:
Sent from my HTCONE using XDA Premium 4 mobile app

Wow it's great to see this coming to the One, looking forward for the great updates to this rom!
Thanks!!!

Thanks turge been waiting for this for a long time! You guys are awesome!
Sent from my HTCONE using xda app-developers app

Ahhhhhhhh yesssssssss been waiting on this . Thanks turge
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Thank you for bringing this over to the sprint side.
Sent from my lair.

SM-G781U / G781USQU1CTLD update source code!! Can we finally get root for this device?

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Hope This helps us all out

Also they have the atk1 and atj5 source. As well as the source for the G781B and G7810 variants

They now have the source code for the latest update G781USQU1CTLD

Database Develop

welcome