[Q] Galaxy Nexus code "trade secret"? - Samsung Galaxy Nexus

Hey guys,
I'm writing an article for PhoneArena about the news that Google says the code in the Galaxy Nexus is a "trade secret", and I wanted to go to the guys with the most knowledge about source code, which I assume would be the devs around here.
So, Apple had requested details on the differences between Android found in the AOSP repo compared to that running on the Galaxy Nexus. Google said, "Although Google releases some versions of Android through the Android Open Source Project, the internal functionality of Android running on the Samsung Galaxy Nexus is Google's trade secret."
My question is: is there really a trade secret, and if so what could that trade secret be? The source code for the Galaxy Nexus is available, so how could that be any different from what's running on the actual device?
Thanks for the help!

Google puts vanilla extract in the ice cream and chocolate in the syrup. Don't let Google know I told you this secret. I am under strict NDA.
let it be.

@rbiter said:
Google puts vanilla extract in the ice cream and chocolate in the syrup. Don't let Google know I told you this secret. I am under strict NDA.
let it be.
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Lol if a trade secret leave it alone at least Google has open source where apple nothing is open source
for me, by me and I love you

Not a dev but for a start I know that Google Apps are not included in the AOSP. Not sure if the source code to that is considered a trade secret but even if not I'm sure there are other codes running on the Nexus that are proprietary and not included in AOSP.
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BlackHoleSlam said:
Lol if a trade secret leave it alone at least Google has open source where apple nothing is open source
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And no, I'm not an Apple fanboy; quite the opposite. Just gotta get facts straight.

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EXCLUSIVE: First Galaxy S III ROM out now! by Sammoblie

Today you can download the first official firmware of the Galaxy S III at SamMobile.
Yesterday we heard about the ROOT fix for the Galaxy S III by XDA developer Chainfire.
To make everything OK we decided to give the first rom now for the public!
The developers could start porting the new Touch-Wizz to the Galaxy S II or Galaxy Note.
They can find all the voice controls and all the motion control software in this rom!!
Lets hope that the developers are happy now!
So now the wait is over…
We only need to wait for Samsung to open the sources and the phone itself.
We like to thank our insider for giving us the first rom…
Information about the rom:
GT-I9300 = Galaxy S III
I9300XXALE8
XXA = Europe
L = 2012
E = May
8 = version
CSC version is: OJVLE4 ( Turkey )
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This is sooo awesome this helps my Nexus soooo much. Thanks.
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My only hope is that someone will extract the apks or even the launcher but i don't think that's possible.
Just wait for further developments
Looks like s voice is out!!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1662101
Whoever rated this one star if you don't like this then don't view it. Theirs no need to rate a thread bad based on your personal opinion.
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Whoever rated this one star if you don't like this then don't view it. Theirs no need to rate a thread bad based on your personal opinion.
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...isn't that the point of a rating system?
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cordell507 said:
Whoever rated this one star if you don't like this then don't view it. Theirs no need to rate a thread bad based on your personal opinion.
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Isn't that exactly what the rating system is for?
New phone discussions go here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1642801

Continuous Build Server by atc3030 is Online

I present to you my simple project of an automatic build server for android ROMs.
Currently, my server takes about 45 minutes to an hour to build CM9 from a repo sync. And since I like to be as up to date as I can, I set my server up to simply sync, build, clean, and repeat. I thought it pointless to only use it for myself so I decided to go public.
As of right now, my server is ONLY setup to pump out UNOFFICIAL builds of CM9 about every hour or so. So this should be able to always have the latest changes from cm.
NOTICE: THESE BUILDS ARE UNOFFICIAL, and since it is an automated process, the builds will not be tested each time they are built.
I am doing this simply because I am too impatient to wait for goo.im to keep up to date (Don't get me wrong, I love goo.im) but I like features. Rather than keep rambling, I'll just give you the link. The logs are under logs and the builds are under zips.... self explanatory. So give it a shot, occasionally a build will fail and if that's the case, it should not show up in the folder, but heh, I try.
If you have any questions, please feel free to PM me or email me.
And yes, I do have plans for expanding this process to include all source roms for the Nexus first, then possibly other devices. But I am poor and only have one machine so I will work on it....
link
austinconn.us.to/buildserver/
Donate:
http://goo.gl/f11vm
Thanks
Thanks for an innovative approach.
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very cool
So I get on this morning and nothing was there. But there were a lot of log files. When I get off work I'll look in to it and figure out why
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Cool. Just thought you hadn't started building yet
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using XDA
Any ideas of getting it back ?
really cool, but if people are seriously flashing roms every hour... my god get a woman or something!
hlaalu said:
really cool, but if people are seriously flashing roms every hour... my god get a woman or something!
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Aw...
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To the OP, This is pretty interesting coming from the newb tewber!

[APP][2.2+] Device Frame Generator

Quickly wrap your screenshots with device artwork, providing better context.
Still lots of improvements to come, stay tuned!
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The android version allows you to generate screenshots through sharing in Android, as well as generates screenshots for multiple images via the share menu.
Based on the android-ui-utils asset studio (http://bit.ly/QM7Mcl) framework created by Roman Nurik, copyright Google Inc.
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All generated art is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License.
Device Frames available:
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Motorola Xoom /10 -inch tablet
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What a great idea, that's really neat. Can imagine a few of these will pop up in screen shot threads - saves the hassle of doing it in Photoshop and so on. Any chance of adding the blue S III?
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onslaught86 said:
What a great idea, that's really neat. Can imagine a few of these will pop up in screen shot threads - saves the hassle of doing it in Photoshop and so on. Any chance of adding the blue S III?
Sent from my GT-I9300 using xda premium
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It's kinda in the works, but I've been saying that for a while so don't expect it anytime soon, sorry.
Will new devices be supported for frame generators? HTC One or and Galaxy S 4? Options for colors like black and white for devices that come in multiple colors?
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[WTF][NEW PHONE] Brand new Galaxy W, Not what you might expect though

The image below shows that Samsung might want to release another device named Galaxy W, however it has absolutely nothing to do with our Galaxy W and I know that our device does have the name Galaxy Wonder but it still creates a (pointless really) confusion.
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As I said this 'NEW' Galaxy W has nothing to do with our Galaxy and seems to be more like Galaxy Mega 2 as it has 7 inch screen (SERIOUSLY? 7 INCHES IN A PHONE?!).
There is a chance that the name Galaxy W will only be present in South Korea and it might actually have the name Galaxy Mega 2 worldwide, either way, what do you guys think?
I think they should really pick a different name for it, it's just confusing. That is unless they have some other magical name for it, I'm suggesting Samsung Galaxy Widespread.
Source and more details - GSMArena
The phone is now official
More info on Engadget
hahha! If it names "Galaxy W", I think it will be so ridiculous and confusing. I agree with you.
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İf hardwares(especially mainboards,msm7x30/8x55) are the same then we can port their rom,kernel into our wonder i think
Also "new galaxy w" will come which android version?
Kitkat?
sir mordred said:
İf hardwares(especially mainboards,msm7x30/8x55) are the same then we can port their rom,kernel into our wonder i think
Also "new galaxy w" will come which android version?
Kitkat?
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This new W has absolutely nothing to do with our one other than the name, so that won't be possible and it only runs 4.2
sir mordred said:
İf hardwares(especially mainboards,msm7x30/8x55) are the same then we can port their rom,kernel into our wonder i think
Also "new galaxy w" will come which android version?
Kitkat?
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It will have Android 4.3 JB
Sorry for my bad english!
is that for real ? :silly:
fsl.indrawan said:
is that for real ? :silly:
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Yes that is for real, it was officially announced a few days ago
Click here for more info on Engadget
Samsung Galaxy Widespread, i like this name

Razer Phone with a slice of Pie?

To start the thread off for questions and answers regarding whether the Razer Phone will get Android 9 anytime soon, i have created this space for news and information that you wonderful people can use. So...as Dr Evil would have said...."I'm the boss, need the info"
Looking at how the razer phone is project treble compatible, we will most likely get android pie.
Probably won't happen officially. Unofficially with Project Treble yes. I think Razer have given up on the there first generation phone.
awells845 said:
Probably won't happen officially. Unofficially with Project Treble yes. I think Razer have given up on the there first generation phone.
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I'm a little ignorant to this while Treble thing but from what I've read, isn't this supposed to be the point of Treble? So that we don't have to wait for Razer to push the update out and it can come directly from Google? Why has every other OEM supported beta builds of P but Razer has not?
Signed,
Very confused person
mantistobogn said:
I'm a little ignorant to this while Treble thing but from what I've read, isn't this supposed to be the point of Treble? So that we don't have to wait for Razer to push the update out and it can come directly from Google? Why has every other OEM supported beta builds of P but Razer has not?
Signed,
Very confused person
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The point of treble was to make updating easier by minimizing the amount of work done on the source code of any rom. Basically razer now has less to do in order to make a new update but will they do it? Not sure. Maybe yes maybe no.
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I think Google needs to slow the update cadence a bit. It takes years for each new OS to "percolate" down, and by then the device is 3 OS versions behind. 2 years between major releases would be a decent start. And if they quit breaking stuff in between. I know Treble is supposed to help, but it hasn't seemed to make releases any faster on OEM side.

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