ROM Developers - please fall in... - Desire General

How did you get started with ROM development? Are you like a programmer or something? Is it hard to get started? I read this guide to ROM development and it says that before diving right in, it's best to do some app writing to get familiar with the Android system. Hmm...
Just want to pick up some tips so I can develop my own ROM in the future

There are a few different types of Rom 'developer'.
1. People who mod existing sense roms, using online kitchens or their own methods and tools. No experience necessary, just jump straight in and have an experiment.
Modding someone else's Rom isn't that hard, its really just changing things inside a zipfile and then signing it.
Making your own kernel for a sense Rom requires knowledge of Linux, else you're in for a steep learning curve.
2. Building from the aosp source, or cyanogen's fork of aosp. This is where you can change the code and make Android do anything you like, and where knowledge of building apps is helpful. You can only build Android from Linux, knowledge of the gnu tools is essential.
In either of these cases, having lots and lots of free time is necessary.
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st0kes said:
There are a few different types of Rom 'developer'.
1. People who mod existing sense roms, using online kitchens or their own methods and tools. No experience necessary, just jump straight in and have an experiment.
Modding someone else's Rom isn't that hard, its really just changing things inside a zipfile and then signing it.
Making your own kernel for a sense Rom requires knowledge of Linux, else you're in for a steep learning curve.
2. Building from the aosp source, or cyanogen's fork of aosp. This is where you can change the code and make Android do anything you like, and where knowledge of building apps is helpful. You can only build Android from Linux, knowledge of the gnu tools is essential.
In either of these cases, having lots and lots of free time is necessary.
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What is a kernel, exactly?
And if I go by the 2nd way, why can't I build from Windows?

fterh said:
What is a kernel, exactly?
And if I go by the 2nd way, why can't I build from Windows?
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please make a search for this:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Linux_kernel
with kind regards...Alex

fterh said:
How did you get started with ROM development? Are you like a programmer or something? Is it hard to get started? I read this guide to ROM development and it says that before diving right in, it's best to do some app writing to get familiar with the Android system. Hmm...
Just want to pick up some tips so I can develop my own ROM in the future
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i started with a ota based rom :
with the system from klutch or this ota ruu:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=753672
and take the rom.zip (you will see it in user cache of wm [it give a thread for that] if you start the ruu)
now put it to dsixda's HTC Android Kitchen
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=633246&highlight=HTC+Desire+kitchen
this run also under windows over a virtual machine (linux) also downloadable on the dsixda´s site...if you extract the rom you can make your personal changes
with kind regards...Alex

fterh said:
What is a kernel, exactly?
And if I go by the 2nd way, why can't I build from Windows?
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Why would you need to make a kernel for Sense? Sense runs on Android, so won't the normal standard kernel work?

Question: Why do you need to work in Linux? Can't you do it in Windows?

fterh said:
Question: Why do you need to work in Linux? Can't you do it in Windows?
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Bump my question.

Desire runs on HTC's fork of Android Kernel, but its source (for FroYo) is not publicly available yet, so you can't build a rom with Sense and all the HTC stuff. And you need Linux for development cause Android is a Linux-based system and it "feels" better in Linux. I think it's possible to compile AOSP on Windows, but it may be even more difficult than installing Linux
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[ROM] CyanogenMod for Hero

Here it comes the new version
Includes:
Of course, new kernel with overclock, bfs, compcache, etc... (built from Behnaam's config with a tiny bit of modifying)
LauncherPro as default launcher, cause it is even faster
Some new goodies appear in "Spare Parts"
Download:
http://www.multiupload.com/CITV4AYUZP
http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?n1uw1niz1rn
md5sum: 5120f2d81dcd6b1289676f7d4c91a22e
Google Stuff: http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?3tmww2zwtwm
md5sum: 3b7e8010a16614145d32b01ee4135d07
JIT package:
http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?rwmtm4d2z0i
Download it and extract it to your sdcard.
Install -- sh /sdcard/jitfix/install
Uninstall -- sh /sdcard/jitfix/revert
Optionally you can use only sh /sdcard/jitfix/script/jitfixsd.sh as a script that can move your dalvik-cache to the ext partition of the sdcard.
If you happen to like that, please tell me.
Some screenshots please !
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Looks nice,...
Wouldn't more efficient for everyone that creating CyanogenMod 5 ports to the GSM Hero to team together instead of creating five billion versions of the same thing?
Good work,
It's something I'm trying to do at the moment. Can you share the vendor tree that you used?
I'm trying to modify darchstars CDMA one and still trying to work out how it all fits together.
gu1dry said:
Wouldn't more efficient for everyone that creating CyanogenMod 5 ports to the GSM Hero to team together instead of creating five billion versions of the same thing?
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Of course, but that would be too logical.
Minimad said:
Good work,
It's something I'm trying to do at the moment. Can you share the vendor tree that you used?
I'm trying to modify darchstars CDMA one and still trying to work out how it all fits together.
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Just fork Darchstar's CDMA Hero Cyanogen github.
EDIT: I've just created a GSM Hero Cyanogen fork: link.
I don't mind of working together as I won't try to fix common bugs like bluetooth during calls.
Also note that I didn't make a fork of Darchstar's repository, in fact I learned today it exists. Instead I wrote some and modified some of the files needed for the compiling process. My goal as of now is to make a separate section at Cyanogen's sources specifically for the Hero.
So if you're interested, I can upload my work to the github.
I would be interested in your files. It all helps in the learning process.
Good work again
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camera still at 3mp?
Elemag said:
I don't mind of working together as I won't try to fix common bugs like bluetooth during calls.
Also note that I didn't make a fork of Darchstar's repository, in fact I learned today it exists. Instead I wrote some and modified some of the files needed for the compiling process. My goal as of now is to make a separate section at Cyanogen's sources specifically for the Hero.
So if you're interested, I can upload my work to the github.
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Just look at my Github (I just forked Darchstar's work) & upload your changes. Just let me know your Github name & I'll add you as a collaborator.
I'll upload it at tuesday, won't have much time till then. Github username: Elemag
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I'm using your OS atm very nice and smooth, my mate is using the cyanogen for the nexus 1.
Few bugs I have found:
-Google voice search doesnt seem to work I just get a force close message.
-The animated wallpapers dont seem to work.
Also is their a way of linking my contacts into facebook? cant work it out.
Apart from this all seems to be working so far I'll keep you updated but good job!
Thanks for the feedback! In the next version there will be updated kernel and I hope most stuff will work. As for the live wallpapers -- I did not enable them in the quest for lighter system But I will do so as it seems that with proper kernel our heroes can handle with that
Aaaah, can't wait till tuesday, I will pick he server with the least workload and give it a whole day of compiling
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Any theme for this fabulous rom ???? I love black bar notification,
Bump for the new version ;P
Verification failed while flashing:
E:Corrupt file: system/media/audio/ringtones/LoveFlute.ogg
Link is up again, hope there won't be any problems now
I get the same error now, only on another file (system/xbin/irssi)
Everything is working now. Great rom so far, linpack score is a bit dissapointing though. With overclock it's an average of 2.9.
Forgot to enable JIT, linpack scores of 4.7 now!

[6.Set.2011][ROM][GSM][2.3.3] Enriqxxx ROM v1.0.0 [Kernel Vodoo_V6]

DISCLAIMER: You know the drill, I am not responsible if loading this rom makes your Tab melt, explode, disintegrate, or cause harm to anyone near it. (I am fairly certain none of that will happen though )
Change log.
ROM FEATURES
JPA Base Rom - ANDROID 2.3.3
BACKGROUND COLOR TRANSPARENT ICONS
GOOGLE MAPS DOWNLOAD MARKET
ROM LIGHT
available for P1000N users
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Sorry for tinte screenshot
THANKS TO HumberOS, Overcome
ROM
[URL=http://www.4shared.com/file/sZtdV6HG/P1000N_CM7.html]P1000N_CM7.zip[/URL]
164,114 KB
GRACIAS
Any screen shots and why better than overcome or miui Please?
future use
So this is a P1000N ROM only?
I was also fairly certain the BOCA dev didn't want his work being put into other ROMs, did you get permission to use Tweakr, etc?
btyork said:
So this is a P1000N ROM only?
I was also fairly certain the BOCA dev didn't want his work being put into other ROMs, did you get permission to use Tweakr, etc?
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this has nothing BOCA rom. just use the manual installation.
BOCA rom and not work on my gt-p1000n
You may want to go ahead and reword the installation process than, as it makes it appear you are using BOCA parts.
I also still don't understand if this a p1000 ROM or a p1000N ROM.
If it is a p1000N ROM you should put that in your title. The words [MOD] aren't really needed. Just some words of advice to help people find this.
btyork said:
You may want to go ahead and reword the installation process than, as it makes it appear you are using BOCA parts.
I also still don't understand if this a p1000 ROM or a p1000N ROM.
If it is a p1000N ROM you should put that in your title. The words [MOD] aren't really needed. Just some words of advice to help people find this.
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not really if it works with other types of tab. I have a GT-P1000N me and my work with this rom I install all the ROM here, and the only one that works for me is Overcome ROM. so I say it is for p1000n. recomiendame and placed you as the title. q and I'm new around here.
enriqxxx said:
not really if it works with other types of tab. I have a GT-P1000N me and my work with this rom I install all the ROM here, and the only one that works for me is Overcome ROM. so I say it is for p1000n. recomiendame and placed you as the title. q and I'm new around here.
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Yeah mate and I think the fact you are new around here means you should give as much information as possible and attempt to enlist the trust of a couple users to test it out and leave feedback. Its a big leap of faith for us users to just flash some new ROM to our devices without knowing more
Sent from my GT-P1000
whats happening here?
enriqxxx said:
[URL=http://www.4shared.com/file/sZtdV6HG/P1000N_CM7.html]P1000N_CM7.zip[/URL]
GRACIAS
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EDIT/UPDATE:
this is not "cm7"
this rom is labeled wrong!!
it is a 2.3_r4 XWJPA release.
who actually made this rom is still up for grabs, but the one quoted in my responce is in no way aosp or based off of Cyanogen. In other words, not related to BOCA or cyanogen.
please rename away from the phrase CM7
i apologize for entering your thread, but i am sure you, and everyone else, can see where the concern comes from
The OP:
Who made the battery and system notifications?
Is this just a copy of overcome?
isnt it available on teamovercomes website?
Is that Humburos' kernel?
Did you port?
Where is the full credits or features?
Or thanks?
or permissions?
enriqxxx said:
not really if it works with other types of tab. I have a GT-P1000N me and my work with this rom I install all the ROM here, and the only one that works for me is Overcome ROM. so I say it is for p1000n. recomiendame and placed you as the title. q and I'm new around here.
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This rom, if it has the p1000n/l kernel:
IT WILL NOT WORK WITH OTHER TYPES OF TABS
please fix your threads title
Can we please get some work on this thread?
It is filled with either miss-information, or not enough correct information.
It will most definetly cause alot of end user issues
Yeah I came out swingin, but where's the quality control?
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ORIGINAL POST:
Is this a repackaged unofficial beta cm7 port from tek?
Or is it a repackaged BOCA?
(Since BOCA is the only one that works currently on p1000l/n. teks older unavailable version did, but no available anymore, I am sure this is VERY important information)
We would be VERY interested to know details
Did you port?
Where is the credit or features?
Or thanks?
or permissions?
I have received multiple questions regarding this thread.
And can see the concern written publicly in this thread.
People are concerned BOCA has been violated and parts of it are in your work.
I am downloading it now, and will open to take a look.
Just to ease my mind, so to speak.
Totally agree with diz
Your rom really looks like a themed overcome kratos, bad boy.

How do you take a rom apart...

and take a closer look at the drivers, and possibly alter a driver?
Or can you replace a driver with another one from a different rom, and have the phone still work?
In a nutshell, I really like the sense roms, but want to find a driver that lets me control the softkey lights (sorry to be going on about this, but it's of great importance to me to get this working).
Apparently, this works with the original Dinc (though I only assume, from looking at apps like LEDs Hack), and I wonder if the "lights" driver from its rom could be used with the Dinc2.
I know nothing about creating Roms, but if there is a tutorial somewhere, I wouldn't mind taking a look.
Or if someone who knows what they are doing wants to tell me it's impossible...
siskiou said:
and take a closer look at the drivers, and possibly alter a driver?
Or can you replace a driver with another one from a different rom, and have the phone still work?
In a nutshell, I really like the sense roms, but want to find a driver that lets me control the softkey lights (sorry to be going on about this, but it's of great importance to me to get this working).
Apparently, this works with the original Dinc (though I only assume, from looking at apps like LEDs Hack), and I wonder if the "lights" driver from its rom could be used with the Dinc2.
I know nothing about creating Roms, but if there is a tutorial somewhere, I wouldn't mind taking a look.
Or if someone who knows what they are doing wants to tell me it's impossible...
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this is a little known website that everyone uses. it's a secret so don't tell anyone, but here is the link
http://tinyurl.com/6hd8q23
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I will keep the secret!
But I was really hoping to learn about more specifics, and find out if this is way too complicated to attempt for someone completely new to custom roms.
7zip does wonders for taking roms and themes apart.
You cannot just simply take a Rom apart, mod it and then try to flash it to your phone. I believe it needs to be recompiled properly.
The way I make mods is to push items with root explorer in read/write mode. But make sure you have some backup and know how to manually get back into clockwork recovery because, more than often things including framework get messed up and your rom/phone will become non operational.
stelv said:
You cannot just simply take a Rom apart, mod it and then try to flash it to your phone. I believe it needs to be recompiled properly.
The way I make mods is to push items with root explorer in read/write mode. But make sure you have some backup and know how to manually get back into clockwork recovery because, more than often things including framework get messed up and your rom/phone will become non operational.
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ive modded several roms and there frameworks with 7zip with no ill after effects. if you want to change the xml's you need to decompile the roms.
fix-this said:
ive modded several roms and there frameworks with 7zip with no ill after effects. if you want to change the xml's you need to decompile the roms.
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Thanks for the info. I have always been curious about making a full theme from my mods. Ill have to look into this further.
Sent from my Incredible 2
fix-this said:
7zip does wonders for taking roms and themes apart.
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Thanks!
stelv said:
But make sure you have some backup and know how to manually get back into clockwork recovery because, more than often things including framework get messed up and your rom/phone will become non operational.
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Thanks for the warning! I might just take a look, to see if anything even makes sense to me. I have a lot to learn before ever attempting any changes.
fix-this said:
ive modded several roms and there frameworks with 7zip with no ill after effects. if you want to change the xml's you need to decompile the roms.
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You wouldn't want to take a look at the backlight settings, would you?
gdi2290 said:
this is a little known website that everyone uses. it's a secret so don't tell anyone, but here is the link
http://tinyurl.com/6hd8q23
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You really got me excited about that site... False advertising!
Sent From My Brain...
gdi2290 said:
this is a little known website that everyone uses. it's a secret so don't tell anyone, but here is the link
http://tinyurl.com/6hd8q23
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OMFG I HAD NO IDEA! DUDE THANKS!
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[TOOLS] [LIN, MAC, WIN] Knives & Forks: Epic 4G Touch Support

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http://KnivesAndForks.info
WHAT IS IT?
"Knives & Forks" is a cross-platform Android toolkit, written in Python, that is designed to work in Linux, Mac OS X or Windows. I wanted to create something that was unique, and offered a consistant and feature-filled set of tools for Android devs no matter what operating system they use, and for as many Android devices as possible.
WHAT DOES IT DO?
I just started work on this project, so it doesn't do very much yet. Right now we are just focusing on getting drivers and adb installed for as many devices as we can on all three platforms. Once we have adb working for everyone, the real fun can begin as we start to add more device tools that will make use of adb, such as rooting. Eventually ROM customization tools will be added, but we are focusing on device tools and cross-platform compatibility at this time.
HOW DO I INSTALL IT?
This thread in Chef Central contains download links and installation instructions.
WHO MULTIPLE THREADS?
Well, I'm not just spamming and trying to advertise my other post. I'm trying to keep things somewhat organized with this project by seperating general project discussion from device specific discussion.
I would like to keep EPIC 4G Touch related discussion in the thread you are reading right now, and the other thread for general discussion of my script, feature requests, general bug reports not related to a spcific device, etc.
HOW CAN I HELP?
The script currently only installs drivers and adb, so if you want to test this out I suggest either uninstalling your drivers, removing your udev rules, deleting your adb binaries, or simply fire up a clean install in VirtualBox if you don't want to mess your working system up.
I have tested using my Epic 4G Touch in Linux (CentOS, Debian, Fedors, various Ubuntus), Mac OS X, and Windows XP & 7, and it was working for me. I included some fixes for Arch, but I have not yet tested them out.
Please let me know if my script worked for you or if something broke, and what your operating system is here in the thread you are reading right now.
If somebody else already reported it working in your OS, just hit the thanks button instead of creating duplicate posts. I don't want to clutter things up with 100 "Works in Windows" or "Works Ubuntu" type posts. One success or error report is enough (unless you are reporting about another version of the OS or are reporting a unique error), and then I'll update my origional post in Chef Central to show support for the device and OS.
I posted here because this is phone that I own, and I can post what is or isn't working for me. If anyone has another device where you think I should create a similar post, please send me a PM. I'm not going to get myself banned again for posting in every single Android forum, but if you want to spread the word, please feel free to tell all your Android using friends about my script.
I have no clue what this is about but I like the idea of modding our phones into utensils...make it happen!
SantinoInc said:
I have no clue what this is about but I like the idea of modding our phones into utensils...make it happen!
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I have no idea what the image has to do with my post, but I like it. No complaints other than nobody is going to read the rest of this thread. Everybody is just going to stop scrolling when they see that.
I figured knives and forks would be good tools for any android kitchen, but no spoons. I'm not all that into spoon feeding.
What else would I call it "DieHappy's Android Toolkit" or something that you'd never remember?
Did anyone who tried my script out before the old posts got deleted have any better luck with XP or your Linux distro this time around? Debian users can now run adb without su or sudo. There was another file I had to make a change to for some weird permission, the udev rules were not enough. More info in the Chef Central post.
DieHappy said:
I have no idea what the image has to do with my post, but I like it. No complaints other than nobody is going to read the rest of this thread. Everybody is just going to stop scrolling when they see that.
I figured knives and forks would be good tools for any android kitchen, but no spoons. I'm not all that into spoon feeding.
What else would I call it "DieHappy's Android Toolkit" or something that you'd never remember?
Did anyone who tried my script out before the old posts got deleted have any better luck with XP or your Linux distro this time around? Debian users can now run adb without su or sudo. There was another file I had to make a change to for some weird permission, the udev rules were not enough. More info in the Chef Central post.
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I think the pic is his signature.
And thanks for this. Very interesting. And great to see all the contributions to the community!
I had a typo in the .zip filename, so if you tried to download the file yesterday you basically just downloaded an error message that the .php counter script gave when it couldn't find the file. I will have to take a look at that later because it is supposed to display the message not make you download it.
The problem is now fixed, sorry about that.
Would it be possible to get a mod to lock/delete this thread?
Instead of tracking results of various devices in forum posts, I will soon be creating a php/mysql database and placing a link to it in the main post in Chef Central. I think this will be a better way of managing how multiple devices work with my script.
Per OP request - closing thread as he works on something new

[info] Linux on SM-T585 Samsung Galaxy TAB A6 10.1 (2016)

Hi,
Currently i am porting Linux "Ubuntu phablet" to my device Samsung Galaxy TAB A6 10.1 (2016), i have a little progress here.
Currently i was able to do following
- Recompile the kernel and enable video frame buffer
- Build init scripts and create boot.img
- Installed Ubuntu touch on system partition
- Boot to Ubuntu and enable adbd server to be able to continue.
Here you can find a video with my progress h**p://ms.serdit.ro/files/linux-boot-t585.mp4
Best regards,
Marc
Added kernel linux logo
Hi,
For days i was stuck in why those nice penguins are not shown at startup, and voila, i did it....
Here is a nice one
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M
Hi,
Just to let you know that I have another breakthrough, an init boot menu which can,
- boot installed Linux from system partition
- Reboot in recovery
- reboot
- mount .iso or .img from sdcard and boot from them if contain any OS
Here is a demo
Best regards,
M
I have modified the kernel's fonts to have bigger fonts on text console. This gif is loading very slow....
Help Needed
Hi. I am one of the few who is interested in having linux installd on android devices (Galaxy Tab A 10.1 2016), but there is little forums about this.
I am therefore asking for your help in trying to get this to work. I am trying to install any linux distribution thats available.
As i saw in your video you had something similar to grub bootloader. Can you share it please. B ut most importantly I'd like to know how to get linux installed.
Any necessary information will be greatly accepted.
Thank you in advance and look forward to hearing from you soon.
Hi pops,
Unfortunately there is no complete linux version yet which works on this tablet, i didn't had enough time to complete my port so currently the only thing which works is the boot process of a bare linux with only command line without wifi or mobile data.
The above boot menu is actually a simple program, built by me, which loads an init scripts from desired partition based on an exit code from a loop in the initial init script. It is programmed in C and you need to know how to cross-compile on other platform apps in order to be usable, or to use it as is with precompiled menu.
Basically my linux does not have graphical interface and no peripherals yet and does not have an installable image, with a little progress on android LXC container which is up and running, but nothing tested yet.
Best regards,
Marc
Thank you very mu ch for your quick reply. I understand totally what you said. :good::good:
I believe that this is something that shouldnt be done by only one developer as it may be lots of work.
I know lots about android but not about porting or making custom roms, custom recoveries, or custom kernels. I
If you come up with anything let me know(and who ever it may concern).
Thanks so much again for your reply. :good::good:
Pops
Unfortunately I will not update any of my threads on XDA-Developers websites.
I asked them to remove all my posts and delete my account, but is seems that they did't did that yet.
I will continue to work on my projects but publish the result elsewhere.
Okay but I'd really appreciate if I can stay in the know aboit this so i will leave my contact in order for you to update me. And if you may require any help from my end that wouldn't be. problem.
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://bitly.com/popscommunications
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Pops
I will update the http://ms.serdit.ro page with any news i will have, you can check that page regularly if you want, or you can use that to ask anything.
Hi..any new updates
download linl broken
I am terribly sorry, i do not have that device anymore and discontinued the work on it long time ago.
ok, i want test it
pls give link
lentas said:
ok, i want test it
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I don't think i have the source code of my work for this device anymore, as I changed quite a few computers since then and a lot of hard disks. However, i will have a look for them and if I will have them i will upload all of them on my GitHub repos.
ok
lentas said:
ok
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Meanwhile you may want to review the PostmarketOS pages, it seems to have been ported to this tablet, there is a kernel source link as well
wifi is broken from that device on pmos
lentas said:
wifi is broken from that device on pmos
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Even so, is more than i achieved, you can try to fix that.
im not a c++ coder

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