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**
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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
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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:
Hey guys! I have recently been seeing differrent roms with svn posted in the op. I was curious what this was and if it is important for me to have. If so could someone walk me through some guides as to how I get this up and running.
cvv1984 said:
Hey guys! I have recently been seeing differrent roms with svn posted in the op. I was curious what this was and if it is important for me to have. If so could someone walk me through some guides as to how I get this up and running.
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SVN stands for Subversion.
Subversion is a free/open-source version control system. Subversion manages files and directories over time. A tree of files is placed into a central repository. The repository is much like an ordinary file server, except that it remembers every change ever made to your files and directories. This allows you to recover older versions of your code, or examine the history of how your code was changed.
SVN is used by devs to release nightly updates to their ROMs, it isn't important if you aren't a flashacoholic.
Every ROM has it's own setup, so you should see the OP of the ROM for instructions
Anyone built already a flashable .zip file or .img files for Android One (Sprout) smartphones? Anyone can upload the latest version here? I'm not of a techy type of person but it seems like a lot of Android One users are looking for an easy installable ROM for their Android phones. Like this for example: http://forum.xda-developers.com/general/xda-assist/flashable-firefox-os-rom-android-one-t3160682
I found this link: https://github.com/b2g-sprout/ however a lot of them are not technically enough and even I don't even know what to do with these files even though I have already tried using Firefox's instructions and some other articles on the Web about Porting FFOS. Full instructions on how to build Firefox OS from the files on the given link would also be appreciated. And also an example on how to update them for the latest version. Thanks for all willing to help...
Technically, the files from b2g-sprout github can be directly built after syncing AOSP source code.
The guide itself is mentioned in the B2G readme file here
https://github.com/b2g-sprout/B2G/blob/master/README.md
Building HELP!!!
F4uzan said:
Technically, the files from b2g-sprout github can be directly built after syncing AOSP source code.
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Can you give me specific instructions then on what to do with these files then? Please. I tried extracting "B2G" and "B2G-manifest" on my Home Directory then the "device-sprout" to the folder inside B2G: "device/google/sprout/" and I have no idea what to do to the others but when I try "./config.sh", it keeps on telling me that "sprout.xml" doesn't exist which I have no idea why. I am still very confused and hoping that you can solve this thing. I would also want to help and upload builds if ever, posting it on those users asking for a Firefox OS build for their Android One phones. Hope you can help us... :angel: I'll note you on those posts also so don't worry. :good: I will appreciate it also if you are to upload an already built rom for Firefox OS 'coz I have searched every corner of the internet already and there's not yet a version for Sprout. Thank you very much...
Still Searching
I have been searching everywhere for weeks now but still no answers. Anyone can help? Sorry but I'm really a big fan of the Open Web... And would really want to create apps for FFOS. :crying:
there is no such kernel,device tree,vendor for my device.
I could build device tree via twrpbuilder tree generator,
but kernel cannot be found in opensource release center.
why am i need A605k? not F or FN or else?
that's because when i used A605FN recovery it has so many errors... and it makes me build twrp for A605K.
not for other models..
but.. i failed,
device tree built via twrpbuilder tree generator doesn't have omni.dependencies file
so, what do you guys think how can i fix those annoying things?
I know, this is not a question area, but i want to make Discussion with you guys to get a idea
Well if your trying to build a device tree and kernel source and vendor start with downloading android source in linux there are many great guides for this then download the sources for the A600F/FN or any other current model of the A600 then there will be a file in the folder for whichever source you downloaded that will allow you to pull resources from your phone like kernel recovery device vendor files ect.. use that and then import it to the same folder than try to build TWRP and test it to see if you get a working build if not then go back and try again their are many sources for learning how to compile twrp for devices that dont have it read those and try again.
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tmvkrpxl0 said:
there is no such kernel,device tree,vendor for my device.
I could build device tree via twrpbuilder tree generator,
but kernel cannot be found in opensource release center.
why am i need A605k? not F or FN or else?
that's because when i used A605FN recovery it has so many errors... and it makes me build twrp for A605K.
not for other models..
but.. i failed,
device tree built via twrpbuilder tree generator doesn't have omni.dependencies file
so, what do you guys think how can i fix those annoying things?
I know, this is not a question area, but i want to make Discussion with you guys to get a idea
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I did find the kernel and source here: http://opensource.samsung.com/recep...menu_item=mobile&classification1=mobile_phone
(page 44 for SM-A605FN - A605FNXXU1ARD7)
I would like to build it myself, but my android development knowledge is limited (i do have a solid linux knowledge though).
Is this guide obsolete (https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1943625)?
If yes, anyone knows where can i find an up-to-date one?
If not, any idea where BoardConfig.mk can be found?
Where can we find a guide on how to build a twrp? I would really like to learn how to do it
If not, anyone can make a bount?
matheus_sc said:
If not, anyone can make a bount?
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Surely they are already working on it. But it just takes some time. At the moment everything is working optimally despite fastboot. Even root is possible.
pittrich said:
Surely they are already working on it. But it just takes some time. At the moment everything is working optimally despite fastboot. Even root is possible.
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I know i use xiaomi eu already. Only update is pain to ass
wait for it
Rumour has it some chinese dev is working on it
Any news?
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Any news?
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Still no sign.... Orangefox also quiet...
The guy who made lots of xiaomi TWRP recoveries stopped developing.
... are kernel (or device/vendor) repos released for it?
This would help.
Do we have TWRP and/or released kernel sources from other Qualcom 888 based devices out there?
raupe said:
... are kernel (or device/vendor) repos released for it?
This would help.
Do we have TWRP and/or released kernel sources from other Qualcom 888 based devices out there?
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This?
Xiaomi Mi 11 kernel source code is out, the device is codenamed "venus" - Gizmochina
Yesterday, Xiaomi announced Mi 11 as the world’s first smartphone powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 888. The handset already went for pre-order soon after the launch and is set to go on sale for the first time on January 1. Ahead of its sale, the company has even released this device’s kernel...
www.gizmochina.com
I read on Xiaomi.eu somewhere that there are issues with how the partitions are made and TWRP is very difficult to make for this. They said it's gonna take either a very long time before a recovery is made, or maybe not even at all.
Danacy said:
I read on Xiaomi.eu somewhere that there are issues with how the partitions are made and TWRP is very difficult to make for this. They said it's gonna take either a very long time before a recovery is made, or maybe not even at all.
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Yeah they changed everything over to GKI 1.0 and no one seems to be supporting it, although they found somewhere on a Chinese site a recovery that works (TWRP) if you boot it (don't flash it) and unencrypts the data. It's in the XDA forums now.
[TWRP] [venus] TWRP Recovery for Mi 11
REMOVED! Use this instead : https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/recovery-11-official-teamwin-recovery-project.4374109/
forum.xda-developers.com
mslezak said:
[TWRP] [venus] TWRP Recovery for Mi 11
REMOVED! Use this instead : https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/recovery-11-official-teamwin-recovery-project.4374109/
forum.xda-developers.com
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*justintime* said:
Still no sign.... Orangefox also quiet...
The guy who made lots of xiaomi TWRP recoveries stopped developing.
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Yeah Mauronofrio is out, too much work for no return. He was pretty much the last standing open-source TWRP dev out there for tons of devices. The ones from China never get source released... Which would mean that someone would have to pickup the TWRP project and re-engineer it to fit the new GKI 1.0 then 2.0 platforms that run off that ACK. That's a lot of work. I'm talking about keeping the TWRP project open-source. It would very nice if Google stepped in since they are experts on the new format, but no such luck.
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Yeah they changed everything over to GKI 1.0 and no one seems to be supporting it, although they found somewhere on a Chinese site a recovery that works (TWRP) if you boot it (don't flash it) and unencrypts the data. It's in the XDA forums now.
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Interesting, that would explain also the lack of custom ROMs? But I read that the source code is released, even before the device was launched. Isn't there GKI-support to be found in there?
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Interesting, that would explain also the lack of custom ROMs? But I read that the source code is released, even before the device was launched. Isn't there GKI-support to be found in there?
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Yes they released source there are just no instructions anywhere on how to build the kernel #1 and the GKI modules #2 and combine into a build.
The new Xiaomi.eu weekly includes TWRP for Venus (Mi11) as well as Star (Mi 11 Lite 5G, Mi 11 Pro, Mi 11 Ultra, MIX FOLD) (it's a bootable TWRP, but persists after installation). Seems last week's has added Alioth (Mi 10S, Redmi K40). So I would expect a TWRP for Haydn to show up soon in the weekly Xiaomi.eu releases. Seems they forgot the haydn doesn't have TWRP yet so you can't actually install it! Tried the updater app no go, it can't boot to recovery because they don't have one yet, even though on Xiaomi.eu they say it's available, can't find it anywhere.
BTW the only TWRPs I can actually find are for Venus and Star.
haydn TWRP is not working: https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=14943124697586336730 remember: fastboot boot twrp-3.5.1-haydn.img ... although I tried everything, this TWRP just doesn't work - you boot right into the system after the fastboot boot step. Tried everything I can think of, always boots to system. Guess it's still a waiting game...
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Yes they released source there are just no instructions anywhere on how to build the kernel #1 and the GKI modules #2 and combine into a build.
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Just one more question since this has been bothering me; what would be needed from Xiaomi? Instructions on how to build the kernel? Have they ever done this before about something like this? Like, is it a reasonable thing to ask them to release instructions? I know some people working there, I could forward the request.
Well I've run this by many many devs.
The issue with the GKI 1.0 and ACK is that you must download the entire AOSP build environment and make sure it works with the separate ACK (Android Common Kernel) and then properly loads the GKI modules from a separate build step. Together they make 1 kernel. This ACK per Linux Version and across vendors should be AOSP and identical. Therefore, a single build should work across all Linux 5.4 based kernels.
But... most devs are just skipping AOSP and inlining the GKI modules so they can have 1 build step. Not exactly what Google intended, but way less storage, and you can use Clang or GCC or whatever you want.
I think what OEMs are posting is merely the entire combined source code, no 2 step build process. Only a single file for the QGKI config portion. Which won't build your GKI modules as it comes. A build script for this (Q)GKI portion would be extremely beneficial.
If any OEM walks through the build steps 1) how to create only the QGKI modules and 2) how to assemble them into 1 kernel with the ACK, that would be great for devs. It just hasn't happened. So we get hacked kernels for the 888 running Linux 5.4.
The Generic Kernel Image (GKI) project | Android Open Source Project
source.android.com
mslezak said:
Well I've run this by many many devs.
The issue with the GKI 1.0 and ACK is that you must download the entire AOSP build environment and make sure it works with the separate ACK (Android Common Kernel) and then properly loads the GKI modules from a separate build step. Together they make 1 kernel. This ACK per Linux Version and across vendors should be AOSP and identical. Therefore, a single build should work across all Linux 5.4 based kernels.
But... most devs are just skipping AOSP and inlining the GKI modules so they can have 1 build step. Not exactly what Google intended, but way less storage, and you can use Clang or GCC or whatever you want.
I think what OEMs are posting is merely the entire combined source code, no 2 step build process. Only a single file for the QGKI config portion. Which won't build your GKI modules as it comes. A build script for this (Q)GKI portion would be extremely beneficial.
If any OEM walks through the build steps 1) how to create only the QGKI modules and 2) how to assemble them into 1 kernel with the ACK, that would be great for devs. It just hasn't happened. So we get hacked kernels for the 888 running Linux 5.4.
The Generic Kernel Image (GKI) project | Android Open Source Project
source.android.com
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OK, I see. Thank you for your reply. I am going to see how far I can get this. Tnx again!