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[Q] Help creating custom ICS ROM

Hi!
I'm new on XDA and on Android programming. I want to learn how to create a custom ROM for my Nexus S i9020A (and who knows posting it here for you guys as well) . The thing is I dont know where to start! Im familiar with Windows, Linux and Mac, so the OS isnt a issue, but how can I begin? ASOP seems better? What do I need and etc?
If anyone could help me, would be awesome!
Thanks a lot!

guitmz said:
Hi!
I'm new on XDA and on Android programming. I want to learn how to create a custom ROM for my Nexus S i9020A (and who knows posting it here for you guys as well) . The thing is I dont know where to start! Im familiar with Windows, Linux and Mac, so the OS isnt a issue, but how can I begin? ASOP seems better? What do I need and etc?
If anyone could help me, would be awesome!
Thanks a lot!
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Make sure you are running ubuntu 10.4 and you can find info HERE and HERE.

So the recipe to start is ubuntu 10.04 (LTS) and the download the source?
Thanks!

Any help with adding root, busybox, deodexing, unsecure boot.img, etc? the basic tweaks i mean..
that would be more than amazing!

what is ubuntu used for when writing roms? would like to know the above as well

ubuntu is used to compile android from source.. ubuntu/mac.. windows i believe also can be used, but more painfully.. so ubuntu FTW! and the android kitchen runs smooth on linux, just tried yesterday and figured out the root/busybox stuff.. just the kernel thing is a little blur yet..

[Q] On Phone rooting tools?

I am having much difficulty rooting my phone. My phone is a Docomo NEC Medias N-06C running Android 2.3.6.
So far I have tried Z4Root, Universal Androot and Gingerbreak. No luck.
I have no computer skills, so trying to use SupeOneClick or other computer programs have proven impossible for me. I have the drivers for the phone, but no idea how to install them in WIndows.
Can anyone recommend a good tool to use to download onto the phone and root from there?

Wow, a week and not a single reply. Either no one knows, or no one cares. Both makes this forum a huge disappointment. I thought this was the place to go for smart advice. I was wrong.

You have to develope it by your own, doesn't exist yet

freddjoh said:
I am having much difficulty rooting my phone. My phone is a Docomo NEC Medias N-06C running Android 2.3.6.
So far I have tried Z4Root, Universal Androot and Gingerbreak. No luck.
I have no computer skills, so trying to use SupeOneClick or other computer programs have proven impossible for me. I have the drivers for the phone, but no idea how to install them in WIndows.
Can anyone recommend a good tool to use to download onto the phone and root from there?
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No one here has yet created this for: your device, sadly when it comes to rooting it depends on if a developer owns the device your attempting to mod. In this case No there's no one here at Xda. Be sure to use Google thoroughly and search everything available for device you want to root. If there is nothing out there meaning no dev has ever developed anything for your specific device your next option is this " Search for a device that is similar in specs such as cpu/gpu, processor speeds, firmware versions. Now if you find devices that are similar.
"For example my device Sgh-T679 Samsung Galaxy Exhibit ⁴g has a similar device the Sgh-T679M Samsung GalaxyW they are very similar meaning devs used builds from the Sgh-T679M and ported them to the Sgh-T679 For Example: the sgh-T679 never had anything higher than Android 2.3.6 released in it. Using Sgh-T679M builds we've successfully ported over Android 4.0.4-4.1.*"
All the How To Guides are located on the web(actually if search here at Xda everything you'll need can be found here) If there are no mirror devices for the one you are using then I'm sorry if your not a developer then you may be S.O.L. Hope this has helped you and goodluck, I'm sure some where out there on the web there's someone out there who's already worked towards rooting your device. Find what you need look up the How To's you'll need to achieve what your looking for and read up If your computer literate then you may possibly be able to do it on your own. Also remember there are emulators and Android Sdk that you can use on your PC as a developing tool so you can test out the rom on your PC first. It basically I'd a program that runs your Android device in your computer so you call mod, test see what works and what doesn't work start over mod, reapply and have no risk of bricking your device in the mean time. I wish you luck and welcome to Xda.
I promise you I know computers can seems like trying to read a language you've never heard of before but here at Xda the great Developers have created flawless guides on How To's for everything involved with Android Open Source Project.
Edit: I reread your post and see you said your not very computer savy please just use the guides provided and or you will learn or meet someone along the way who will be more than happy to help you achieve what you ate trying to do goodluck friends wish you well
Sent Using CyanogenMod'd Haxsung Device.. If my post or link helps you please don't forget to use the "Thanks" button

[Q] Trying to root a friend's Inspire 4G - could use some help

I searched and searched but wasn't able to find clear directions on a few of the things I was looking for to make it necessary to root my friend's phone.
She has Gingerbread 2.3.5 - it's a refurb phone,
I run Ubuntu Precise 32bit but can run an XP VM
and I understand how to use ADB
Is there a more up to date method of rooting this phone so I can help her enjoy the benefits?
I would be very thankful.

Klonopin said:
I searched and searched but wasn't able to find clear directions on a few of the things I was looking for to make it necessary to root my friend's phone.
She has Gingerbread 2.3.5 - it's a refurb phone,
I run Ubuntu Precise 32bit but can run an XP VM
and I understand how to use ADB
Is there a more up to date method of rooting this phone so I can help her enjoy the benefits?
I would be very thankful.
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AAHK. Look in the OP of the Ace Think Tank thread linked in my signature.

Thank you so much. Solved

bananagranola said:
AAHK. Look in the OP of the Ace Think Tank thread linked in my signature.
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One last thing, this works on Ubuntu? yes?

How would I tell if my friend has a pre-shipped GB Inspire 4G?
bananagranola said:
AAHK. Look in the OP of the Ace Think Tank thread linked in my signature.
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As I stated, I'm still trying to figure out how would one tell - is there something I should look for in the about phone section?

Klonopin said:
As I stated, I'm still trying to figure out how would one tell - is there something I should look for in the about phone section?
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Check if she Is running the last update (Android 2.3.5) if she Is, then go To the hack kit site And see what You have To do first.

Kyocera hydro icon root and twrp questions

Got a question does n e one know if twrp is available for the hydro icon my phone is rooted just need a custom recovery they released the source code for the device just don't know how to compile it for twrp can someone give me in for or something????!!! Very much appericated to who ever can help
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I would love to say someone is working on this but we are alone, im trying to get linux booted by tonight and we are afloat in a sea of step-by-step guides, and i should be able to do something other than make a brick.

neanderthal0 said:
I would love to say someone is working on this but we are alone, im trying to get linux booted by tonight and we are afloat in a sea of step-by-step guides, and i should be able to do something other than make a brick.
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I just got one of these phones and was hoping I could help make some custom recovery/custom rom(s) happen. I must admit my knowledge base is limited but I have access to a linux computer, and I'm not completely new to coding for android or linux. If anyone knows where to start I'd be happy to do anything I can, I'm just looking for marching orders haha.

SOLVED Cyanogenmod step by step install using linux please

Hi never successfully rooted a phone before but really want the latest software updates on my htc one s. (UK, was on orange but unlocked) In another post cyanogenmod was recommended but the installer is for windows and I've just switched to linux. I would really appreciate it if someone could give me a helping hand for dummies.
I'm running lubuntu 14.4 but am a newbie at that too so please explain how to do things so I don't become too annoying. Willing to learn my knowledge is just non-exsistant at the moment
Thanks.

Man

Thank you Razgame,
Is ville a particular version of the one s? Is there a file I can already use, not really bothered about making it just want cyangenomod safely on my phone.
How do I navigate to a folder from inside a terminal?
Thanks.
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Step by step solved
I found a step by step here
HTML:
http://wiki.cyanogenmod.org/w/Install_CM_for_ville
I'm running Crunchbang Linux but swapped the file manager for PCMan file manager. Phone is mounted automatically.
Have fun.