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[Android] Modifying the kernel/initrd in NBH files

Is there any way to change the kernel inside the NBH files from *can't insert link to DZO's Android files for Vogue*? DZO, what did you use to create them? I'm having a hard time replacing the kernel with my custom one... In case anyone is wondering, I'm attempting to install Debian on my XV6900's internal flash. I know what I'm doing here, but after tireless searching, I couldn't find anything about the kernel setup in the NBH files I mentioned.
Any help would be appreciated - maybe I'll make a tutorial when I'm done.
Thanks!
gTan

gTan64 said:
Is there any way to change the kernel inside the NBH files from *can't insert link to DZO's Android files for Vogue*? DZO, what did you use to create them? I'm having a hard time replacing the kernel with my custom one... In case anyone is wondering, I'm attempting to install Debian on my XV6900's internal flash. I know what I'm doing here, but after tireless searching, I couldn't find anything about the kernel setup in the NBH files I mentioned.
Any help would be appreciated - maybe I'll make a tutorial when I'm done.
Thanks!
gTan
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Wrong part of the forum. You should ask in the General section of the Vogue.

Sorry, I just realized that after I posted it. I found what I was looking for, though

Dev Questions

Hi all,
I'm currently working on a 2.1 Sense-UI 'Lite' Rom, which will use a customised, lightened version of the Espresso Rosie. I'll be no-doubt spending every second of my free time in Photoshop with the aim of making this rom look stunning.
As for the rom itself:
I've used highlights from several of the current 2.1 releases from this and other forums, and I'm pretty happy with it so far; it has a very small 'not working' list, and the filesize is reasonably low for a Sense UI rom. Of course, I'll credit people where credit is due.
Anyway, the questions. Some of this may seem incredibly dumb. Please assume that I have an understanding of Linux, but I am very new to Android Development. I've simply read the guide that Lox posted, then taken a 'learn whilst I work' approach. So...
1. How do I edit the 'Software Number'? (I can't seem to find it)
2. If I start again with a clean, AOSP 2.1 rom, how do I make it use Rosie? It can't just be a case of putting the Rosie.apk in the right place can it?
3. If I want to select which apps/widgets appear and where, do I edit the relevant XML which contains the Screen/X/Y locations?
If/when I have more questions, I'll post them here!
Thanks in advance

1. Sorry dont know,
2. No you need to add all the framework files, quite a few of them I think.
3. system/customize/mns/default.xml
Dan

Thanks Dan. I have the Framework files, so that's easy enough.
I suspected it was the default.xml, so thanks again.
Anyone know the answer to my first question?

I think that it is somwhere in build.prop but I can be wrong.

1. No idea what you mean by 'Software Number'
2. com.htc.framework.jar and friends need to be added to init.rc's BOOTCLASSPATH var ... so at the very least, you need to provide a custom boot.img ... that rules out adding it over other custom ROMs ... on top of that all the Rosie related /system files need to be present...
3. yes - that default.xml is the place ..
Good luck ...!
(Side note ... Why oh why would you want to add sense!)

Cooking ROM Program.

I cant seem to find how to cook GSM Hero rom. i google thru only found for CDMA Hero.
I wanted to bake a rom only for my own
or is there any rom cooking program which i could add in my own apps, boot img, theme & name it my own version etc... that free or i could purchase? xD
even need me too read up & make it my own is there any link? ( i dont mind reading & learn too ) really cant find for GSM Hero >.<"

unzip the rom you like, copy > paste the apps to /system/app or /data/app and sign the zip

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unzip the rom you like, copy > paste the apps to /system/app or /data/app and sign the zip
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is no good to modify others rom am i right?
& i would like to rename to my own
& is there any place i could download a normal 1.5 clean rom? as i deleted my original 1.5 rom

On this page: http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=GSM Hero ROMs
the official HTC ROMs are listed under the "RUU" section. The downloads will be executable files, but you should be able to extract the system/data/boot images with a plain old archiver program like WinRAR. Any of the custom HTC ROMs, like Modaco, are based on these.
As far as using other people's ROMs, there's no reason you can't use them for your own personal use, and as far as distributing them, I'm sure the original cooks would be fine as long as you give credit where credit is due. Of course I'd ask permission first, but I doubt anyone here would have much of a problem with it.

craig0r said:
On this page: http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=GSM Hero ROMs
the official HTC ROMs are listed under the "RUU" section. The downloads will be executable files, but you should be able to extract the system/data/boot images with a plain old archiver program like WinRAR. Any of the custom HTC ROMs, like Modaco, are based on these.
As far as using other people's ROMs, there's no reason you can't use them for your own personal use, and as far as distributing them, I'm sure the original cooks would be fine as long as you give credit where credit is due. Of course I'd ask permission first, but I doubt anyone here would have much of a problem with it.
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thanks incomer & craig0r for your time to solve my ??? =)

[Q] How to Mod

OK, I have been searching and searching. I can find a lot of places where they post mods but I was hoping there would be a walkthrough for first timers. I would like to start modding some of the apps on my phone. (AKA Widgets transparent or themed). is there a place I can find what files contain what images for HTC Sense? when I was playing with modding in windows mobile sense I found a lot of info but I can not seem to find too much here.
I believe these are the steps:
1. get apk
2. unzip and change images
3. repack apk
4. copy apk to /system/app
I am not sure how to repack a apk yet (any pointers would be great). I am not sure I am suppose to get the apk from the system folder or from the website? by copying it to the system folder is that enough? or do I have to install it?
Any little pointers would be great.
Thanks,
SoBBie

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=916814
Everything you need to know is there. Read all of the guides. Any questions? Ask in that thread. They are very helpful.
Sent from my ADR6300 using XDA App

Thanks I will start there. and ask there.
SoBBie

[Q] How do I install themes for the arc S

Hi, I'm sorry if this is a silly question. But how do I install Themes for the xperia arc S. I found a few themes that I would like to install, what should I do ? Do I need to download them into my phone ? or can I download them directly into my SD card? I'm sorry but I'm really new to android and dont want to take any risks in breaking my device. thanks i advance.

anyone ? just point me towards the thread and ill read it myself. thanks

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1213888
I suggest start here..
download the themes, extract, copy to sdcard, then install the apks
hope this helps

Look around or use the search function, dude.
It's not hard to find articles like that and wait before posting again.

I dont get it, I'm reading some of the guides here to install themes and they sounds complicated with replacing files and setting permissions. On the other hand, I browsed the web out of this forum and found out that I can simply install ADW Launcher and download themes very easily that way. What are the differences between these 2 methods ?

Replacing makes it inbuilt while awd launcher overwrites i.e. It's above default inbuilt theme. For the first method, you need to root your phone and need a root explorer.
Feel free to write if you are not aware .
Press thanks
Xperia Arc (rooted)