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[Q] How to cook a ROM?

I've been looking into creating my own Galaxy Nexus ROM but I can't for the life of me find out where to start. This is mainly going to be just for entertainment purposes of course.
As far as I know (which is not very much at all) I must compile the AOSP source code. The problem is I don't even know what compiling is. I don't mind if I have to learn as I have a very high interest in this and I'm possitive that I could learn fast.
Could someone please point me in the right direction to making a ROM?
I've also heard of people doing RAM optimizations,fullu deo-dexed, init.d scripts and speed optimizations. How would one go about doing that?
Any help would be GREATLY appreciated.

You have a lot of reading ahead of you.
I know there are guides for some of the things you mention at freeyourandroid.com but honestly man start reading
Android - making grown men pee sitting down since 2.0

Read the stickied post in the general forum on how to compile from source.
Also, you should really know and understand how the android system works before making a rom.
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Hypercore said:
As far as I know (which is not very much at all) I must compile the AOSP source code. The problem is I don't even know what compiling is.
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Let's start here. Do you know much about operating systems? You say you don't know what compiling is... so I take it you've never done any programming, even, say, a quick intro class in university? That's not a huge deal--I'm no programmer but I work with OSes all the time (especially Linux) and have learned a lot of scripting here and there.
I'd say start with learning about how Android works internally. Might even want to read up some on Linux if you don't know much about it, since that's the foundation.
There are plenty of guides on various forums (at least, there used to be) here, but a good place to start is to take an update .zip file and pick it apart. Start with a basic AOSP ROM, maybe, and start digging through it on your computer to see what's there and what does what.

[Q] need someone to help with learning how to make roms

i wanna get into the dev community. I realized i use what people make, but unlike alot of people, i wanna give back a little. Basically what im asking for is someone for me to message throughout this whole ordeal, and help me with some step by step things, walkthroughs, videos, anything to help me get going. Id prefer them to be roms devs themselves. i also enjoy long walks on the beach and just getting to know each other

I'm in the same boat bro. I wanna get into it as well, although I don't have the time to devote to it right now.
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SynysterSilence said:
i wanna get into the dev community. I realized i use what people make, but unlike alot of people, i wanna give back a little. Basically what im asking for is someone for me to message throughout this whole ordeal, and help me with some step by step things, walkthroughs, videos, anything to help me get going. Id prefer them to be roms devs themselves. i also enjoy long walks on the beach and just getting to know each other
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there are numerous tutorials on xda, rootz, and other sites on building from source and/or making sense (oem skin) roms
theres no quick step to get going, though building straight from someones source (which isnt really developing) requires just a few commands once ur build environment is set up
really though, most rom devs (well maybe not most, but many) started with theming first to get gain a working knowledge of the structure/set up of a rom and what controls what...as well as basically smali editing/apk decompiling and the tools needed
aosp requires a semi working knowledge of java to actually build your own things rather than syncing and building someone elses
there are plenty of devs that enjoying helping new folks out...but its kind of understood that you ll do some research on your own and have some knowledge of what ur doing...its a lot to kind of ask someone to talk you through every single thing that goes into it
from my own personal experience it, it took me several months of theming before i felt confident enough to tackle a rom project...and even then they were rom collaborations with people a lot smarter than me (sbrissen, adrynalyne, imnuts, etc)

nitsuj17 said:
there are numerous tutorials on xda, rootz, and other sites on building from source and/or making sense (oem skin) roms
theres no quick step to get going, though building straight from someones source (which isnt really developing) requires just a few commands once ur build environment is set up
really though, most rom devs (well maybe not most, but many) started with theming first to get gain a working knowledge of the structure/set up of a rom and what controls what...as well as basically smali editing/apk decompiling and the tools needed
aosp requires a semi working knowledge of java to actually build your own things rather than syncing and building someone elses
there are plenty of devs that enjoying helping new folks out...but its kind of understood that you ll do some research on your own and have some knowledge of what ur doing...its a lot to kind of ask someone to talk you through every single thing that goes into it
from my own personal experience it, it took me several months of theming before i felt confident enough to tackle a rom project...and even then they were rom collaborations with people a lot smarter than me (sbrissen, adrynalyne, imnuts, etc)
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so if i were to start off with theming, what tools/programs would i need for my windows 7 running computer?

SynysterSilence said:
so if i were to start off with theming, what tools/programs would i need for my windows 7 running computer?
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JDK, SDK, apktool, gimp, notepad++,and there's a search tool that I can't remember off the top of my head. That's all I got right now. And all I'm gonna run for a while.
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awesome, now where do i go to start learning how to theme?

SynysterSilence said:
awesome, now where do i go to start learning how to theme?
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This might help...my really old fascinate theme guide http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=932856

nitsuj17 said:
This might help...my really old fascinate theme guide http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=932856
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wow good stuff bro thanks alot

wow this is actually just about what im looking for. its not very in depth, mostly the basics from the looks of it, but it sure as hell is a great start. i appreciate it.

I'm taking a java course this summer to help me make some ROMs. I would recommend it.
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i would but i dont have the time nor the money for it. my dads got his masters in computers tho i could probably get help from him for things like that.

My parents gave me their old laptop, I have ubuntu on it. When I get the time, I want to create my ROM based on CM9. I want to learn Java too, because I would like to do some themeing too.

sjpritch25 said:
My parents gave me their old laptop, I have ubuntu on it. When I get the time, I want to create my ROM based on CM9. I want to learn Java too, because I would like to do some themeing too.
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Theming doesn't require java knowledge

Guide for custom roms.

I know this is a big request and no one has to do it of course but I think that one of our devs could really help out the community by developing a guide on how to build custom ics roms off one of our bases for us future developers who want to get into it. Just food for thought. Any thoughts on this?
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Good thought with good intentions but I disagree. Current developers are in the first place not paid members of the community. They do enough bringing us great ROMs and to ask for more, I think would be pathetic. The current developers have moderate to extensive knowledge with java, C++, CSS, HTML, android SDK and many other platforms which all have a degree of difficulty and its not something to be learned in a couple of weeks. Which in turn is more than the average Joe is willing to go through. The resources are out there on the web its simply aatter of summoning initiative, like I said, we are already being spoon fed with great software and to ask for more would be silly. Furthermore, it seems like you misunderstand the "developer" title. To be a developer you havrbto bring original ideas to the table and not just kang others work and call your own, which is one thing a lot of people tend to do. Anyone can become a developer but it takes time and dedication, if you're up for it good but many other people are not.
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iLeopard said:
Good thought with good intentions but I disagree. Current developers are in the first place not paid members of the community. They do enough bringing us great ROMs and to ask for more, I think would be pathetic. The current developers have moderate to extensive knowledge with java, C++, CSS, HTML, android SDK and many other platforms which all have a degree of difficulty and its not something to be learned in a couple of weeks. Which in turn is more than the average Joe is willing to go through. The resources are out there on the web its simply aatter of summoning initiative, like I said, we are already being spoon fed with great software and to ask for more would be silly. Furthermore, it seems like you misunderstand the "developer" title. To be a developer you havrbto bring original ideas to the table and not just kang others work and call your own, which is one thing a lot of people tend to do. Anyone can become a developer but it takes time and dedication, if you're up for it good but many other people are not.
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±1
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This should help
http://wiki.cyanogenmod.com/wiki/Barebones

LawStud3nt said:
This should help
http://wiki.cyanogenmod.com/wiki/Barebones
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Thanks brotha sure does.
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iLeopard said:
Good thought with good intentions but I disagree. Current developers are in the first place not paid members of the community. They do enough bringing us great ROMs and to ask for more, I think would be pathetic. The current developers have moderate to extensive knowledge with java, C++, CSS, HTML, android SDK and many other platforms which all have a degree of difficulty and its not something to be learned in a couple of weeks. Which in turn is more than the average Joe is willing to go through. The resources are out there on the web its simply aatter of summoning initiative, like I said, we are already being spoon fed with great software and to ask for more would be silly. Furthermore, it seems like you misunderstand the "developer" title. To be a developer you havrbto bring original ideas to the table and not just kang others work and call your own, which is one thing a lot of people tend to do. Anyone can become a developer but it takes time and dedication, if you're up for it good but many other people are not.
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I learned in 7 days bro...
Built Paradox I in that time.
But I did have advanced android knowledge
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Master&Slave™ said:
I learned in 7 days bro...
Built Paradox I in that time.
But I did have advanced android knowledge
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+1. It is possible. Just gotta research and ask questions.
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iLeopard said:
Good thought with good intentions but I disagree. Current developers are in the first place not paid members of the community. They do enough bringing us great ROMs and to ask for more, I think would be pathetic. The current developers have moderate to extensive knowledge with java, C++, CSS, HTML, android SDK and many other platforms which all have a degree of difficulty and its not something to be learned in a couple of weeks. Which in turn is more than the average Joe is willing to go through. The resources are out there on the web its simply aatter of summoning initiative, like I said, we are already being spoon fed with great software and to ask for more would be silly. Furthermore, it seems like you misunderstand the "developer" title. To be a developer you havrbto bring original ideas to the table and not just kang others work and call your own, which is one thing a lot of people tend to do. Anyone can become a developer but it takes time and dedication, if you're up for it good but many other people are not.
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What M&S said and given that most devs dont write drivers or do kernel level deving so I dont think C++ is a requirement. Most of the things done out there are CSS, XML and SDK work from most of the product that is put out. Then java and lastly C++ thats what I would guess is the most common to least common knowledge based on output.
I dont think even knowing how to work a terminal is a requirement because so many of the tools are on windows in gui form

I'm a law student with a degree in history and political science. All you need is some combination of logic and determination. Also learn what not to mess with if ur just starting out.
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LawStud3nt said:
I'm a law student with a degree in history and political science. All you need is some combination of logic and determination. Also learn what not to mess with if ur just starting out.
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Thanks for the motivation.
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Help start DEVing

Hey guys. Now that the SGIII is out, I fear we will loose great developers to the bigger and better devices. This is the reason I want to start developing for our SGH-T989's. There's only one problem... I'M A NOOB! Well I've been rooting my phones since I got my first Andriod device, the Samsung Galaxy S 4G. Although that's just because I've trolled around just reading threads. So I'd like a little guidance in the right direction. Remeber I'm completely new at this. The only thing I know I need is that I need Linux. Besides that I know nothing else. Thanks guys for all the time and effort you put into providing us with awesome roms, kernels, etc.

tyoder87 said:
Hey guys. Now that the SGIII is out, I fear we will loose great developers to the bigger and better devices. This is the reason I want to start developing for our SGH-T989's. There's only one problem... I'M A NOOB! Well I've been rooting my phones since I got my first Andriod device, the Samsung Galaxy S 4G. Although that's just because I've trolled around just reading threads. So I'd like a little guidance in the right direction. Remeber I'm completely new at this. The only thing I know I need is that I need Linux. Besides that I know nothing else. Thanks guys for all the time and effort you put into providing us with awesome roms, kernels, etc.
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GOOGLE!!!!!!!!!!!! I too am a noob but I started at Google I know c language, I just don't have the bandwidth to download the some 10 gigs of source code.
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I'm in the same boat. Unless you have a formal education in programming, expect a tough road. I know some c/c++ but most of my knowledge is in web development languages like PHP, JavaScript, etc.
I successfully built and flashed my own CM9 a few days ago but have yet to get into the customization. Baby steps I guess. Good luck to you though.
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But seriously check out Google there are oodles of tutorials for people who are just starting out to get their computer set up .
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Well I'll say I would like to start myself. I keep looking around have all the bottom end fundamentals but have no clue as to what to do. I can read on Google til wee hrs of the night but it makes no sense being the word NOOB is carried on my back.
Either way, all I've done so far is download all the req software that dsixda recommends to do. Kitchen, cygwin, jdk, and sdk. Now after all of that I'm stuck in limbo. All the research I've done gives terminology that I don't understand. Everyone says its super easy but yet we have maybe 30 devs packed up doing roms for us. I know for a fact there's more than 3000 T-Mobile users for this device and that's not to include the very alike SR, telus, and what not.
So I agree, we need things simplified in order for us to understand (even) basics. That being said as I asked a few ppl in this forum already, I don't mind getting my feet wet but I sure in hell dont wanna drown at the 3 foot section of the pool either
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Go to the android and android dev forums. You will find nice Rom and kernel tutorials to mess with. The rest comes with trying out others hacks and mods and seeing what those do. Then down to log cats and so forth to see how an application or module plays. And if you want to try your own mod, it's too what others have done or code Google to see what a lib,api, or module can do for you.

datrapstar said:
Well I'll say I would like to start myself. I keep looking around have all the bottom end fundamentals but have no clue as to what to do. I can read on Google til wee hrs of the night but it makes no sense being the word NOOB is carried on my back.
Either way, all I've done so far is download all the req software that dsixda recommends to do. Kitchen, cygwin, jdk, and sdk. Now after all of that I'm stuck in limbo. All the research I've done gives terminology that I don't understand. Everyone says its super easy but yet we have maybe 30 devs packed up doing roms for us. I know for a fact there's more than 3000 T-Mobile users for this device and that's not to include the very alike SR, telus, and what not.
So I agree, we need things simplified in order for us to understand (even) basics. That being said as I asked a few ppl in this forum already, I don't mind getting my feet wet but I sure in hell dont wanna drown at the 3 foot section of the pool either
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Well it's pretty much setting up all the requirements like computer paths and folders. I use Ubuntu, then after getting all of it setup, you repo sync the source and wait a couple days there are simplified English friendly tutorials. Using a search engine is a skill. ^-^ choose search terms wisely. And use quotes.
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datrapstar said:
Well I'll say I would like to start myself. I keep looking around have all the bottom end fundamentals but have no clue as to what to do. I can read on Google til wee hrs of the night but it makes no sense being the word NOOB is carried on my back.
Either way, all I've done so far is download all the req software that dsixda recommends to do. Kitchen, cygwin, jdk, and sdk. Now after all of that I'm stuck in limbo. All the research I've done gives terminology that I don't understand. Everyone says its super easy but yet we have maybe 30 devs packed up doing roms for us. I know for a fact there's more than 3000 T-Mobile users for this device and that's not to include the very alike SR, telus, and what not.
So I agree, we need things simplified in order for us to understand (even) basics. That being said as I asked a few ppl in this forum already, I don't mind getting my feet wet but I sure in hell don't wanna drown at the 3 foot section of the pool either
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I tried the dsixda kitchen route. It's more of a "look what I did" kind of thing. I quickly jumped that ship and set up Ubuntu so I could get my repo on. I have complete AOKP and CM9 source but I have no idea where to start with it. I'm sort of treading water at this point until I find the right information to get this train rolling.
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bobpantsspongesquare said:
I tried the dsixda kitchen route. It's more of a "look what I did" kind of thing. I quickly jumped that ship and set up Ubuntu so I could get my repo on. I have complete AOKP and CM9 source but I have no idea where to start with it. I'm sort of treading water at this point until I find the right information to get this train rolling.
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I also have a partition set up for Ubuntu. Issue is I can't get it to connect to the internet. Then again I'm on a modded dell studio. Like I said, I got all the start up software. All I need is someone yo guide of how to set up. I cant do it if I'm on Ubuntu due to lack of connection. So if anything , let's make a thread to help each other out. ( not that I would be much help) but once I learn something I can pass along info to the next person. We all learn and want to share
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datrapstar said:
I also have a partition set up for Ubuntu. Issue is I can't get it to connect to the internet. Then again I'm on a modded dell studio. Like I said, I got all the start up software. All I need is someone yo guide of how to set up. I cant do it if I'm on Ubuntu due to lack of connection. So if anything , let's make a thread to help each other out. ( not that I would be much help) but once I learn something I can pass along info to the next person. We all learn and want to share
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I run Ubuntu through Virtualbox. It works great and you don't have to deal with boot loaders and such. I've had no internet connection issues either. After that, following one of the guides for setting Ubuntu up for Android is advisable. I've been through the Android Developers Guide, the AOKP ICS Guide ( Jelly Bean Guide ) and the CM9 Guide. Any of these will get you the source code and a working, flashable zip. Beyond that, at least for now, I'm not much help.

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I run Ubuntu through Virtualbox. It works great and you don't have to deal with boot loaders and such. I've had no internet connection issues either. After that, following one of the guides for setting Ubuntu up for Android is advisable. I've been through the Android Developers Guide, the AOKP ICS Guide ( Jelly Bean Guide ) and the CM9 Guide. Any of these will get you the source code and a working, flashable zip. Beyond that, at least for now, I'm not much help.
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Thats a start tho... so here we got it started, let's lend a hand to each other and let's start doing this. Myself, I'm jealous of the SR forum cuz it seems they are helping each other build amongst themselves which is what I think we should be doing here as well. So to get virtual box and get sum research on it. Will come back here after I get all situated. Once again thanks for opening this up
edit: as I make any progress I will post up and let you guys know how Im coming along. on my laptop now about to get this rolling.
reedit: well cant do much, my set up doesnt support it. i will find a way tho. best believe it. even if it cost me to get another laptop
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=667298
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Young Noob Looking For Teacher

I am a 15 year old noob who wants to know the ends and out of developing and all other stuff dealing with creating things for people to enjoy. As of right now i have used Tuts and Threads to learn how to Flash and Root. I learn pretty quick and i feel as though since i want to work for Google or create something bigger than Google i need to learn how to develop and learn to code. I have been coming to XDA for some years now but as i read Threads on how to flash things and how people develop these things i feel like this is what i want to do in life. SO Yeah i need help. Btw im the only kid i know thats interested in alot of tech information (especially phones).

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I am a 15 year old noob who wants to know the ends and out of developing and all other stuff dealing with creating things for people to enjoy. As of right now i have used Tuts and Threads to learn how to Flash and Root. I learn pretty quick and i feel as though since i want to work for Google or create something bigger than Google i need to learn how to develop and learn to code. I have been coming to XDA for some years now but as i read Threads on how to flash things and how people develop these things i feel like this is what i want to do in life. SO Yeah i need help. Btw im the only kid i know thats interested in alot of tech information (especially phones).
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It's so awesome to see today's youth so excited and interested in technology. I am by no means a developer or teacher, but have picked up a lot on here by doing what almost every dev on here will tell you is the most important thing to do - READ! Read, read and when you get tired of reading, read a little more. Ask questions, search forums for ways other problems have been solved, and if you have tried everything to fix something and can't, post the question in the noob friendly q&a, and your neighborhood contributor will certainly be glad to help. But that's at two way street. It's very important you exhaust all means first, because the fastest way to lose respect on here is to expect someone to spoon feed you the answer. Good luck, and always keep an open mind, be friendly, and never stop reading and learning. :thumbup:
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Dont forget there is an xda university. You can learn a hell of a lot there. The most important thing is have fun and be respectful. I am also glad to see young people atually taking an interest in the coding rather than just pimping their phone.
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Here's the thread that got me started
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1941195
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Another really good one!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=41491498
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I'm in the same boat as the OP although I'm 18 and graduated high school. I've taken 2 c++ classes, and 1 java class. So I know some but not much, and I don't even know what's used for coding on android. Plus, I have to do everything from my phone because I can't afford a laptop at the moment.
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H4rryTipp3r said:
I'm in the same boat as the OP although I'm 18 and graduated high school. I've taken 2 c++ classes, and 1 java class. So I know some but not much, and I don't even know what's used for coding on android. Plus, I have to do everything from my phone because I can't afford a laptop at the moment.
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A laptop/computer is kind of a requirement, you might be able to do some porting from your phone, but not much else.
Here's my porting guide for AOSP Jelly Bean:http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2263779
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bilgerryan said:
A laptop/computer is kind of a requirement, you might be able to do some porting from your phone, but not much else.
Here's my porting guide for AOSP Jelly Bean:http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2263779
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Yeah, I know. That's why I'm stuck at the moment, but when I do get a laptop I'll be doing everything possible to learn!
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bilgerryan said:
Here's the thread that got me started
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1941195
Team Rejectz
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Another really good one!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=41491498
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bilgerryan said:
A laptop/computer is kind of a requirement, you might be able to do some porting from your phone, but not much else.
Here's my porting guide for AOSP Jelly Bean:http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2263779
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Thanks for the links. I will read read read this summer. This wont be the last time you guys hear from me on here. Im aiming for one of those "Recognized Developer" medals :laugh:

Prestige_DOPE said:
Thanks for the links. I will read read read this summer. This wont be the last time you guys hear from me on here. Im aiming for one of those "Recognized Developer" medals :laugh:
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Good luck! You'll get there I'm sure. Just takes time and commitment, the first of which you, being young, have plenty of and the second is all about you! Stay active in the community. You'll learn a lot just by reading the different threads and chiming in when you have something to add.
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Prestige_DOPE said:
Thanks for the links. I will read read read this summer. This wont be the last time you guys hear from me on here. Im aiming for one of those "Recognized Developer" medals :laugh:
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Reading and Trial & Error will take you most of the way there buddy, don't get discouraged and we're always get if you get stuck with something. I would not have been able to get where I am (I should be getting the RD medal any day now) without the community aspect of this site, there are a lot of awesome people here.
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I started on April and I have about 4 roms developed but trial and error helped me out allot. And if u need any help I'm more then happy to help just hit me up and I'm sure any other dev would be happy to help. And trial and error is a very big thing aswell. And I'm only 16.:thumbup::thumbup:
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Just break stuff and fix it a bunch of times, you'll figure it out. Just don't break the hardware, it's not as easy to fix. Reading and breaking things is how I learned. A good place to start is learning about linux and its various distros and their differences in general. Once you learn the basics of linux and it's variations for PC, Android and its variations like TW, Sense, Blur etc becomes a lot easier to learn. There's a lot more information for linux itself floating around the web and the two are very similar since android is based around the core linux kernel. They are similar enough that a lot of things are cross compatible like source building, git repos, repos in general, file system structure, code format, terminal commands, writing and running scripts, compiling the kernels, and how the GUI interacts with the kernel and base code. There's just a lot more information on Linux vs Android so makes it easier to get the basics down. Once you understand Linux the Android stuff will make a lot more sense and be easier to understand in general.
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Just break stuff and fix it a bunch of times, you'll figure it out. Just don't break the hardware, it's not as easy to fix. Reading and breaking things is how I learned. A good place to start is learning about linux and its various distros and their differences in general. Once you learn the basics of linux and it's variations for PC, Android and its variations like TW, Sense, Blur etc becomes a lot easier to learn. There's a lot more information for linux itself floating around the web and the two are very similar since android is based around the core linux kernel. They are similar enough that a lot of things are cross compatible like source building, git repos, repos in general, file system structure, code format, terminal commands, writing and running scripts, compiling the kernels, and how the GUI interacts with the kernel and base code. There's just a lot more information on Linux vs Android so makes it easier to get the basics down. Once you understand Linux the Android stuff will make a lot more sense and be easier to understand in general.
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I figured i had to learn how to use Linux. No problem. Thanks for the advice :good:

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I figured i had to learn how to use Linux. No problem. Thanks for the advice :good:
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Getting familiar with linux is a good thing too cuz developing for Android is a lot simpler and smoother from linux vs windows. Android and Linux communicate much easier without needing a bunch of extra drivers and crap installed and less conflicts. Linux is also smoother and faster when doing things like compiling source since the OS itself is less resource hungry than windoze leaving more resource power available for your task.
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Where can i get Linux?
Edit: I found out how

Ubuntu, Mint or my favorite OpenSUSE, ARCH, debian are a few OpenSUSE. Is the one I use most. It's similar to Ubuntu in ease of use but has more power features and options. It's kind of a middle ground between unbuntu and a linux install with no native GUI where you can pick and choose all of your GUI elements individually and create your own 3d interface environment. It has a pager option as well that allows home screen setup similar to androids with multiple pages and widgets
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