Hi,
I would like to get involved in the XDAndroid development.
I already set up the working environment according to android hxxp://source.android.com
I know there must be lots of modules and patches to the kernel.
But what is the starting point for porting adroid to TP2?
Is there a guide or wiki, or anything I can start to check out source code and build the kernel?
Thanks.
There's a page on AndroidonHTC, here, which explains how to obtain the source and build the kernel. HTH
Yes, I saw that link.
It doesn't seem for Touch Pro2.
Look under the third section, titled
Building kernel for Diamond, Raphael, Blackstone, Topaz, and Rhodium
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It's a multi-device kernel, so multiple devices all utilize the same git repository.
I followed the text, downloaded everything, set up the environment.
But the build.sh wont work, lots of errors.
Any detailed tutorial?
Things are constantly changing and I doubt anyone has time to keep an up to date guide. You'll most likely find better help in #htc-linux on freenode
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This thread discusses Linux for HTC Diamond and HTC Raphael
User resources
To get started with android real quick use this site http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=RaphaelDonut
Further information on progress with Linux and Android and help can be found at the Raphael Linux wiki page.
Developer resources
The wiki of the htc-linux.org project has all the required uptodate research information http://www.htc-linux.org/wiki
If you want to contribute in the kernel porting project, please use this wiki.
The latest kernel code for Raphael, Diamond (and the other msm7xxxA devices) can be found in the htc-msm-2.6.27 branch of the linuxtogo.org git repository.
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Hi,
Would be nice if somebody could try and test if the kaiser linux kernel boots on their diamond. Here's what you need
http://linuxtogo.org/~lgorris/kaiser-bootkit/
It has a small documentation but here's what you need to do again:
Get haret.exe, default.txt, zImage and angstrom-console on your diamond into the same folder, run haret.exe and tap run.
edit: the link above points to a website with kernel builds for the kaiser (msm7200). since diamond has msm7201A, it would be better to build directly from the android-msm-2.6.25 branch which has the halibut machine type. halibut is also an msm7x00A. there are some differences between the A and non-A msms.
google git is at
git.android.com
checkout the branch android-msm-2.6.25 ( it's most uptodate)
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I have in fact been researching this since yesterday. The vanilla Android is for 7x00A devices, and should work on Diamond without too much fuss. I'm not a Linux developer though, so I'll need some help with that part. (though I am a developer)
The Kaiser boot kit does not work. Once it's done loading the device freezes entirely. Kaiser uses 7200 though, not 7201A, and for all I know it might actually be (partly somewhat) running, but with no frame buffer.
agreed with the freezing part.
From Haret:
WinCE reports memory size 134217728 (phys=118571008 store=115261440)
Where did the rest 64 MByte go?
Ok who's seriously interested in getting this to work?
Whats the progress so far? Lets try to get something packaged and up for diamond.
me
I am definately going to spend some time trying to gets this to work when I get my Diamond.
teddyen66 said:
I am definately going to spend some time trying to gets this to work when I get my Diamond.
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I haven't been able to compile the kernel, but it sounds like you'll be able to. Give it a shot and I'll test it.
I'll test it too.
k, can you also try the vogue builds? http://it029000.massey.ac.nz/vogue/
http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=DiamondResearch
the shared memory looks similar to the on on kaiser. So it will probably be easy to make communication with the phone work as soon as it works on kaiser. Of course you need to be able to boot first
Hi guys,
I've been trying to get Android running on my Diamond for a few days to no avail.
I've tried the Kaiser set of files and Vogue set of files. The furthest I've got is to make it display the 'Go Go Go...' message and then it hangs.
Has anyone actually got Android to run on a Diamond before?
Thanks.
Vogue does not work, but might be because of HaRET, don't know.
7201A is different from 7200. I would not expect it to work. However, the vanilla kernel is for Diamond type chips, so if anyone could compile a vanilla kernel it's worth testing. HaRET might need a few modifications though.
Very interesting!
This Android thing, getting it to run, what would the expectations be? Functionality, speed?
Just very curious, having once installed some linux-thingy on my magician.
I don't have a Diamond to test on, but I suspect the dev team for the Advantage could be of help. The build they have is running ok on Advantage, the touchscreen driver even works. No phone yet (last I checked). Maybe it will also run on Diamond?
nopes advantage is a different platform
I believe it'll just be a matter of time before we get a fully functioning Android build for the HTC Diamond because I can foresee it to be a very popular platform for the Android.
If there's any modifications to the default.txt boot file that would potentially make this work I'll be happy to try it out and let you guys know the results.
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I believe it'll just be a matter of time before we get a fully functioning Android build for the HTC Diamond because I can foresee it to be a very popular platform for the Android.
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I hope that too . I can not wait to run Android on my Diamond.
I guess it'd be a matter of setting up a cross compile (toolchains - chroot, binutils, gcc, glibc) environment for the ARM, compiling the kernel with the correct drivers and bootstrapping for the ARM.
Am I right? Or did I miss something?
Would this link be of any help ?
http://nemustech.blogspot.com/2007/12/android-porting-to-real-target-hw.html
I would like to get involved if someone is already working on it
Darn that's running smooth ...
... hope we can get some linux running on this hardware.
adwinp said:
I guess it'd be a matter of setting up a cross compile (toolchains - chroot, binutils, gcc, glibc) environment for the ARM, compiling the kernel with the correct drivers and bootstrapping for the ARM.
Am I right? Or did I miss something?
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Well, kinda. Where do you intend to get "correct drivers" for Diamond
Its not that easy, since HTC doesnt provide 'em
I'm looking for a 2.2 Froyo rom, WITH HTC Sence UI.
pref, 720p recording, newest radio ect..
tried searching through the forum but can't seem to find one i like, most roms have been trimmed down..
couldn't understand the rom kitchen othervise i would compile my own..
any link for this kind of rom or if someone could compile it for me, would be highly aprishiated.
excuse my bad grammar.
Your kidding right?
I'd have a look again if I were you.
Please use search before posting! When you signed up to these forums you agreed to the forum rules, and the number 1 rule is:
1. Search before posting.
Use one of our search functions before posting, whether you have a question or something new to share, it's very likely someone already asked that question or shared that news.
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Everything you need to know is here, but always search before asking.
Chef Central > Android http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=613
Learn Android ROM development. For serious students only. This forum is monitored and moderated by seasoned developers.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=667298
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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Klutsh said:
Your kidding right?
I'd have a look again if I were you.
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It's quite hilarious now when I read it again. How %&ยค/"# some people can be
Hey guys!
I just got my serranoltexx and am fairly happy. However, I really would like to try and get AOKP running. Could any devs point me in the direction of where to start, you know, just bootstrap me with some reading? I have a background in Linux and UNIX, have developed some networking stack API projects on windows and have written a ****load of bash, perl etc. scripts in the past. I've also worked on the Matroska container format. Compiling etc. pose no challanges for me. However, I have never fumbled around with Android and I have no idea what drivers and other components might be needed. And how to start finding out what's missing...
I do know how to bootstrap my source repository and sync it... and in theory also how to compile AOKP - for supported devices, that is. What I don't know is: how do I start resolving unmet dependencies, and, you know, generally port a rom to a new device?
Please don't post if you haven't even compiled your own ROM yet. More likely than not, you'd be wasting your time.
I've posted on xda-dev as well, not sure which is the more suitable forum, possibly this one... Link to the other thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2501539
And please don't post me to this guide right here as it is only of limited help. As I said, I know how to do it in general... You know, this guide:
http://aokp.co/learn/so-you-want-to-build-aokp-jb-ubuntu-1204
I tried to build it, but many things are missing once i flashed the *.zip.
Maybe i messed up with sources and patches.
Tell us if you have success! :good:
Continuing the discussion from Firefox OS is the way to go!
Hi guys!
I am new to xda-devs, but have been visiting it for useful information in the past.
I own a FP1 (First Edition) and am seeking to port FFOS to the FP1.
I do not have any developing experience, I have just done C and Java and I am comfortable with Linux's CLI.
I am following this guide: Porting Firefox OS
Currently I am stuck at the following: Create a manifest for the new device
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Which changes do I have to make to the hamachi manifest mentioned there?
I figured out, that most of the stuff is hamachi-specific and thus not required. My current manifest is attached. Could you please take a look and tell me, if this is enough?
These files are at hand:
madde on Fairphone Forum said:
Well there already is a recovery file for the fp1 + fp1u by chrmhoffmann up and running. The MTK6589 source code is kind of released and there has been a lot of work on the android code by the omnirom project, which might come in handy.
Should be definitely manageable to build and try out Firefox OS on the FP1. UnfortunatelyI'll just don't have the time to really dig into that. Maybe someone with a bit more experience can give it a shot. I'd love to see and try out the result...
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I am inviting @madde-, @_keesj and @chrmhoffmann, I hope you, or others, can help me out.
Thanks in advance, Stefan
PS.: As I am new to xda-devs, I do not know, if my thread is in the right position and/or tagged correctly. Please give some advice on how to improve my original post.
Edit: My current manifest is attached.
I'm very interested by a portage of Firefox OS to the Fairphone
Don't have enought time to test for now, but I stay connected
Newluck77 said:
Continuing the discussion from Firefox OS is the way to go!
Hi guys!
I am new to xda-devs, but have been visiting it for useful information in the past.
I own a FP1 (First Edition) and am seeking to port FFOS to the FP1.
I do not have any developing experience, I have just done C and Java and I am comfortable with Linux's CLI.
I am following this guide: Porting Firefox OS
Currently I am stuck at the following: Create a manifest for the new device
[edit]
Which changes do I have to make to the hamachi manifest mentioned there?
I figured out, that most of the stuff is hamachi-specific and thus not required. My current manifest is attached. Could you please take a look and tell me, if this is enough?
These files are at hand:
I am inviting @madde-, @_keesj and @chrmhoffmann, I hope you, or others, can help me out.
Thanks in advance, Stefan
PS.: As I am new to xda-devs, I do not know, if my thread is in the right position and/or tagged correctly. Please give some advice on how to improve my original post.
Edit: My current manifest is attached.
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Did you try your file out? I's think it's probably best to cut down on just the relevant settings.
madde- said:
Did you try your file out? I's think it's probably best to cut down on just the relevant settings.
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Yes, the config.sh got stuck at like 93%.
Also I have no idea, what exactly I have to include into the manifest file. I think I need a toolchain, but I am not sure where to get one, and how to apply it. (I somehow know what it is though, I think... )
Ok, running the config.sh comes at the very end, so I probably should continue with the configuration tree[1]...
Does everything in here [2](@chrmhoffmann's repo android_device_fp_FP1) go to the configuration tree?
[1]: https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/Firefox_OS/Developing_Firefox_OS/Porting#Create_a_configuration_tree_for_the_new_device
[2]: https://github.com/chrmhoffmann/android_device_fp_FP1
PS.: Sorry, not allowed to post links...
Newluck77 said:
Yes, the config.sh got stuck at like 93%.
Also I have no idea, what exactly I have to include into the manifest file. I think I need a toolchain, but I am not sure where to get one, and how to apply it. (I somehow know what it is though, I think... )
Ok, running the config.sh comes at the very end, so I probably should continue with the configuration tree[1]...
Does everything in here [2](@chrmhoffmann's repo android_device_fp_FP1) go to the configuration tree?
[1]: https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US...reate_a_configuration_tree_for_the_new_device
[2]: https://github.com/chrmhoffmann/android_device_fp_FP1
PS.: Sorry, not allowed to post links...
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any progress on that? Might be able to help you a little bit in the next few weeks.
Cheers!
madde- said:
any progress on that? Might be able to help you a little bit in the next few weeks.
Cheers!
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No haven't been able to work on this.
I still have no idea, where and how to build this configuration tree. Do you have advice on this?
Thank you, Stefan
Fyi, a build is now available. As a new user on XDA, I can not post link here (what a ****ty rule), but check bug 1139642 on bugzilla and search Fairphone on the Mozilla Developer Network (MDN) to have more info.
Wrong phone (FP1(U) vs FP2)
The build, you are referring to, is for FP2, not for FP1.
A Firefox OS for FP1 could possibly be built using the source by @chrmhoffmann: http://forum.xda-developers.com/fairphone/orig-development/rom-fairphone-fp1-kitkat-4-4-2-t3243623
Hi
I have asked this before but I haven't gotten the answer and some things have changed.
My goal is to edit the kernel of my device to include rtl8192cu driver.
I have the sources from http://gitgub.com/puresoul/android_kernel_lge_d605 (I hope I got the link right) I am currently stuck at creating the .config file and getting the right files to include the driver. Could anyone help me out, any links to tutorials that actually tell me how to? The guides online are almost all specific to a certain device or their goal is different.