I have been looking around, trying to get a general idea on how to get started in the wonderful world of Android ROM development.
It seems that information is spread out amongst different sources, and that there isn't really anywhere that has all of this information together (to my knowledge at least).
I was wondering if anyone could point me in the right direction, and or assist me in any way. It would be much appreciated! ^.^
I have been following stuff here on XDA for a while, and just finally decided to make an account. So, I apologize if this is posted under the wrong section, and/or this question has been asked a million times before. I know how annoying that can be. I searched around before I made this post, so I don't believe I am re asking a common question, unless of course I missed something.
Thank you all!
Here are couple of sources
I think these might help get you started.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1272270
and
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1446233&page=29
Is this what you were looking for?
I have also been looking to this so I hope someone can help thank you for the links already :-
Sent from my HTC Desire HD
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Those Links are exactly what I was looking for, thank you!
Anyway, I'm glad you've found that, but notice that on future you'll have to make some research to look what you've benn looking for, about certain things at least... you can found tweaks and "how to" on devs general section, but you can also find some in device's forums... there's no one section in wich you'll find all you need while working on a ROM
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How can I build my rom ?????? Thanks
muttim86 said:
How can I build my rom ?????? Thanks
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Check this thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=371254
Man ATW,
I thought you broke down & fed him. I like the thread you hit him with though.
muttim86, I don't know if you've noticed, but there is a debate going on about how to deal with the issue of people disregarding the stickies & the wiki & posting questions that are easily found or have been re-posted so many times that everyone is utterly sick of answering them.
Now, depending on how much "Cooking" you want to do, this can be a monumental task for a new guy. Most great chefs have lite roms that you can make your own through customization.
If you feel you're ready to spend lots of time reading though, start here: http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=HTC_Kaiser
There are threads & tools available in the wiki links. Some of the tools are easy to use & self-explanatory, others take a great deal of knowledge.
If you are not familiar with Hex editing & command prompt, or some of the tools you'll find in the wiki, you'll need to do tons & tons of reading or stick with adding onto a base rom.
For a begginer I suggest finding a good solid base rom & building from there. In the very first post of the board you will find all the information you need & there are also references & links to it in the wiki. There are guides for new rom chefs as well.
Now, that said, your post is redundant & innapropriate. Using the search tools of the forum or by visiting the wiki (where you should always start in any forum) you would have avoided cluttering the board being flamed or spanked. You will get answers to any question you ask IF IF your post convey to people that you have searched & read. Otherwise, well I hope you have an asbestos pair of skivvies.
Useless thread. Wish a mod could lock it and move to a boneyard forum.
If you don't know how to search vBulletin forums, use a Wiki, or research it is doubtful you can be expected to make your own ROM.
Agreed! As a week old newbie, I've spent some time just reading the tons of useful info there is here and could have answered his question. Why do people do this?
Hey guy, sorry for the post in the general forum, but I don't have enough posts to post in the Droid 3 section of the website. I've been following the threads in there for a couple months now, and I've rooted my Droid 3 and flashed quite a few different ROMs on there, but I was looking into creating my own, or at least starting with someone else's as a base.
I made sure to do a pretty thorough Google search before posting here, but most of the ROM creation guides I've found are pretty device specific. I was wondering if anyone would be willing to write a guide for creating/modding a ROM for the Droid 3, or at least give me some pointers on how to get started
(BTW, I'm a programmer with a bit of experience, but no Android dev experience whatsoever, just giving a point of reference).
Thanks!
Sorry, just noticed the thing about questions going into the Q&A section. This is more of a request than a question, but if a mod feels like it should be moved than feel free to do so. I'd do it myself, but I can't move the post (and since it's more of a request than a question, I'm not sure if I'm supposed to).
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Bump, anyone?
i'm curious to know the same thing, but about the LG Vortex (a CDMA Optimus One Variant)
anyone?
Hey guys, this is my first post on the forum.
I checked some other threads to make sure they don't have the exact criteria that i'm posting and
couldn't find anything, so to the mods, i'm sorry if this has already been discussed.
Please notify me and I will re-route to the correct thread.
I've had an htc aria(liberty, gratia) for the past two years and I rooted it and flashed cyanogenmod but that was the extent of my knowledge.
I've now switched carriers to Sprint and am running a MotoPhoton Q 4g Lte(rooted and custom recovery).
The reason for this post is I've noticed what seems to be a general lack of developers for this device (partially because the stock rom is very efficient), but I would like to start contributing.
I've got plenty of free time and would consider myself generally competent, and i've browsed the android developer's site for app building.
The question I present to the community (particularly developers) is how did you learn the system and get to where you are? What tools did you find easiest to use that also helped you learn the essentials? I would particularly like to develop roms and platforms, but would it be best to start with apps?
I hope my questions were clear and correctly placed, thanks in advance for any replies!
EDIT: this should be in Q&A
Moved. At least you realised where it should be so happy to help
Thanks
AvRS
Google has a nice training center for sdk & dev, might be a good starting point.
-Saint
Any links?
I might want to check this out in my spare time aswell.
xLoveHateLegend said:
Any links?
I might want to check this out in my spare time aswell.
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http://developer.android.com/training/index.html
-Saint
Hi there!
I sure feel like a total newbie (which I'm not, by the way) for asking this question, but here goes:
How does one use tags on threads?
I have several useful threads of mine (see my sig) that I'd like to give a few tags, but I cannot figure out how to do it.
Thanks!
-thenookieforlife3
BIG FAT EDIT - Never mind, I feel so dumb - just figured it out! Please delete this thread, as it is utterly superfluous!
Glad you got it figured out. ?
And may I add, you obviously know your way around XDA, so please use the appropriate sections. Assist is here only to help members navigate the site, not for any kind of support.
Thanks for understanding. Thread closed.
I have had a few people get down on me because i feel if someone has a answer, and they put more time and energy into telling you all the reasons why they shouldn't/can't help. It just seems down right mean. I thought these forums were a place of sharing and learning to help one and another. It just seems like it is becoming less of that as time progresses. not everyone here is a "Phone wiz" and that's why they come, seeking knowledge. So what if the question has been answered already? XDA is not a small web site in its infancy anymore. It has a lot of information to surf thru. All I am saying is you know the answer is a simple do this, or see this post would be great, instead of google it, or you need to look harder. Are people that full of themselves that they are to above everyone to help some noob out? Everyone was a noob at some point. My point is lets try to help each other instead of help ourselves only. There is a good saying I once heard, "watch who you step on , on your way to the top, because they won't be there to catch you when you fall". :highfive:
Many people help on this site.... All the time and everywhere. But the ones who find help easy are the ones who also try to to help themselves first. They research, search and do their best to find answers...and then they ask for help when they're stumped.
The ones that have trouble getting help, are the ones who log in...find a thread or make one, reading nothing, searching for nothing and ask for help.
XDA is about learning, and sharing work... It's not a quick stop tech support help desk. If someone can't put in an effort to read, read... And read some more before they decide to start messing with their expensive device... Then this is not the hobby for them.
Most experienced members can spot the difference quickly between the types I've mentioned, and they interact accordingly.
Also, the site has rules... And one particular rule is not followed as often as it should be unfortunately...... That would be rule number 1: Search before posting.
And so... I'm going to close this thread now, because I can guarantee this will not be a constructive discussion. :good:
Regards,
Darth
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