Hey,
After playing around with the Xperia Arc system dump, I am interested in learning how to port some of the applications to other android devices. I thought maybe some of them would work on at least the X10, but apparently not.
I've seen success stories on people porting over the Droid X Multitouch keyboard to nearly every other android device.
I'm just wondering how this is done? Can anyone provide some insight/knowledge on the matter?
Thanks!
Wasn't sure whether to put this is the other section, or this one...so I guess I'll let the mods device
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Hi everybody,
I have been trying to catch up on the recent development in android porting.
Now, I am planning to get a new phone. Since my carrier does not sell the g1, I am wondering which would be the best working alterntive? Meaning which port would allow to use most/all feature of android?
I do need gps working now or in the near future to make this a viable alternative to me.
I have been looking at the ports of which I already know of, being the port to the vogue and to the diamond.
To my understanding (please correct me) the vogue lacks the gps hardware.
So the only device left is the diamond. Or are there any other phones which I have overseen, that sport gps, and a progressing/working port of android?
To sum it all up:
Which device gets the most attention by the dev community regarding the port of android to it?
Which one is at the moment the best working port (which device)?
Which phone poses to be the most promising device for a fully fledge port in the future?
I would be quite thankful, if anybody in the know, or even someone the porting community could give me some insight or even a proper roundup on my options here.
regards and thx for your help and insights in advance,
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Vogue has the GPS hardware, but AFAIK, GPS is far off for any Android port.
General Mobile is coming out with an alternative Android phone, it also has dual sim slots.
http://www.generalmobile.com/new/Default.aspx?PageName=Products&ProductId=200
I'm waiting for this to come out and to see some reviews.
Check the Google Android developer page.
You can buy a developer version phone for $399
All you have to do is register as a developer which cost $25(I think).
Edit: Not really for porting to but you did mention you couldn't get a G1, so I'm assuming you're open to a native Android phone.
ok guys.
first of all, thx for your replies.
i am not really planning to get the real g1 (even the dev version), since i am not really satisfied with its hw.
i figured it'd be easier to get a used htc device off ebay, which would be capable of running android.
So, I'd be willing to wait - which device looks the most promising in running a full android port?
Is there any effort whatsoever on the gps for the vogue or any other device? Is it likely that it will work at all?
thx for your info again
First, I know there are threads for this, but the forum won't let me post there, so I am posting here. I can't find any guides for this and the development threads are not much help.
I've been trying to figure out a way to completely remove Android from a moto droid and replace it with a real Linux distro. I currently have a pair of old Moto Droids that I don't have calling or 3G on anymore (both phones replaced with newer Androids). One is fully working, the other has a messed up touchscreen (displays fine, does not detect finger correctly).
I want Android gone...all the way; not dualboot, not VNC, nothing like that...just like a miniature PC that happens to have an ARM processor.
Can anyone point me at a guide?
Has anyone come accross or is working on an android rom for this phone?
I want also Android or duall boot for this phone. can someone answer?
There is no android kernal... and I doubt their ever will be.
1 support on this phone is minimal at best (even here on xda)
2 there is no experienced hacker that has any interest in bringing this to the pro7
I too would play with android if it was on this phone but unless people are willing to donate to the cause I don't see it happening
Hey. Ive done a few mods and upgrades already, but one thing has always stumped me about android os and apps. Can anyone explain the variations between the different roms? I understand that the scale and power difference between say a phone and a tablet cause there to be differences, but why is there such gulfs separating to almost identical devices? Take, as a possibly poor example, a yarvik 10.1" tablet and an almost identical viewsonic 10.1" tab. what would stop the viewsonic roms from working on the yarvik? Apologies if this has already been answered somewhere else, I haven't managed to find a similar thread to answer this for me.
Thanks
OmcRepairs said:
Hey. Ive done a few mods and upgrades already, but one thing has always stumped me about android os and apps. Can anyone explain the variations between the different roms? I understand that the scale and power difference between say a phone and a tablet cause there to be differences, but why is there such gulfs separating to almost identical devices? Take, as a possibly poor example, a yarvik 10.1" tablet and an almost identical viewsonic 10.1" tab. what would stop the viewsonic roms from working on the yarvik? Apologies if this has already been answered somewhere else, I haven't managed to find a similar thread to answer this for me.
Thanks
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The main reason the ROMs aren't able to be used on both devices is because they have a different chipset and hardware. And ROMs are designed to work with the specific hardware of a specific device. The only way to get them to work on other devices is to port the ROM you want to that device (Porting ROMs ranges from pretty straightforward to extremely hard).
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Before I start working on a project like this, is there anyone that would want a custom rom for a GoogleTV style device? GoogleTV falls short in so many ways, and I'm curious if anyone is interested in fixing it.
Google TV rom
I have been looking for a rom to be able to do more with Google TV. So count me in...... I have the Sony NSZ-GT1 UNIT.
mebobio said:
I have been looking for a rom to be able to do more with Google TV. So count me in...... I have the Sony NSZ-GT1 UNIT.
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As far as usability is concerned I'm thinking that it should be full Android, but with the ability to float any app. On screen keyboards and a few other fixups.
The main reason I've never considered buy one of these devices as an option is that you're at the mercy of the manufacturer to keep the software up with the times. If you're able to build custom ROMs that would change everything. Good luck!
Yes
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Before I start working on a project like this, is there anyone that would want a custom rom for a GoogleTV style device? GoogleTV falls short in so many ways, and I'm curious if anyone is interested in fixing it.
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I would love a custom (and Rooted) ROM for my Sony GoogleTV box.