Tutorial on how to make flashable ZIPs? - Verizon Droid Charge

I want to learn this so I can release some of my stuff in the dev section. Are there any tutorials out there or am I SOL and have to learn on my own?
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kvswim said:
I want to learn this so I can release some of my stuff in the dev section. Are there any tutorials out there or am I SOL and have to learn on my own?
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It's best to look through the updater-scripts first to get an idea of what's going on
Tutorials are nice...but most of learn by trial and error

nitsuj17 said:
It's best to look through the updater-scripts first to get an idea of what's going on
Tutorials are nice...but most of learn by trial and error
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Okay, I opened up the updater-script. I have no idea what I'm looking at...I was expecting some kind of one line command to extract the contents of the zip into the proper locations, not a bunch of Linux commands...help?
PS: I'm only in CompSci II. And I forgot EVERYTHING I learned last year...it was all Java stuff.
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I want to develop

Hi everybody i was wondering if there was any developer that could help me learn how to develop some roms and stuff for the sgs4g i really want to help. I'm 14 help me please need step by step instructions!!
mods delete please
another clutter prone to happen.
dear ssh678.
even though your ambition is highly admired, there are rules & regulations you need to read prior to posting.
this is probably what you're looking for.
~cheers
That thread is a dead end. What exactly are you trying to do? I can help you a little bit.
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this is the wrong place to post questions. mod please move this thread.
chris.... said:
That thread is a dead end. What exactly are you trying to do? I can help you a little bit.
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I'm just trying to learn how to make roms and kernels so if i wanted to make a rom my way with everything i want with a kernel that i made i would post it and let everybody try im a noob sorry... im just trying to make roms and kernels
ssh678 said:
I'm just trying to learn how to make roms and kernels so if i wanted to make a rom my way with everything i want with a kernel that i made i would post it and let everybody try im a noob sorry... im just trying to make roms and kernels
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Any programming experience?
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chris.... said:
Any programming experience?
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along with you wanna learn linux?
cause linux experence cough helps tons cough
RaverX3X said:
along with you wanna learn linux?
cause linux experence cough helps tons cough
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Yeah, plus Linux is awesome anyway
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well knowing how to read configure and install via source helps along with compileing kernels.. Hince why linux exp is a major plus
You need either Linux or a Mac to build from source anyway
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I'm gonna hijack the thread since the OP is taking too long to reply.
I have some experience with Linux. Programming experience with HTML, Javascript, PHP, Java and C/C++.
Any tips?
FBis251 said:
I'm gonna hijack the thread since the OP is taking too long to reply.
I have some experience with Linux. Programming experience with HTML, Javascript, PHP, Java and C/C++.
Any tips?
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get eclipse get the android sdk set them up also get the samsung sorce code from Samsung have a look at it
get fimmilar with complying your own kernels from source so on so forth read learn ask questions.
Dont be afraid of soft bricks
chris.... said:
You need either Linux or a Mac to build from source anyway
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ok i will dual boot linux with windows but i have no programming experience i will be taking classes in highschool but for now nothing so i need some major help thanks for helping! Any linux OS? Which one? i need link thanks! Also need to learn c++ Thanks......HELP!
ssh678 said:
ok i will dual boot linux with windows but i have no programming experience i will be taking classes in highschool but for now nothing so i need some major help thanks for helping! Any linux OS? Which one? i need link thanks!
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Ubuntu is pretty easy to use
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ubuntu is easy to learn.. Read read everything best advice i can give the reason i stated eclipse is u can test of a fake phone via the program without fear of killing ur own device for apps and what not lol thats always a plus
ssh678 said:
ok i will dual boot linux with windows but i have no programming experience i will be taking classes in highschool but for now nothing so i need some major help thanks for helping! Any linux OS? Which one? i need link thanks! Also need to learn c++ Thanks......HELP!
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You'll wanna learn Java, specifically, Object Oriented Programming. Stick to one of the more popular Linux distributions since it'll be easier to get your computer set up and deal with driver problems and the like. For now, maybe Ubuntu would be your best choice.
Come on, don't blame on me,but do you have any ideas of Linux otherwise this will be a thread with only HOW-TO install Linux and how to fetch repo and mod them to destroy the main reason they were build. TO WORK ON YOUR PHONE !
I don't want to be rude! Im only think that it is senseless to learn first android devin, when you never used Linux befor :/
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Borky_16 said:
Come on, don't blame on me,but do you have any ideas of Linux otherwise this will be a thread with only HOW-TO install Linux and how to fetch repo and mod them to destroy the main reason they were build. TO WORK ON YOUR PHONE !
I don't want to be rude! Im only think that it is senseless to learn first android devin, when you never used Linux befor :/
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hate to say it he does have a point with 0 prior experence u might wanna start learning linux first and foremost and work from there
Yeah but this thread is a good idea for people who are halfway there and want to learn
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never said it wasnt

PLEASE HELP ME TO INSTALL [UNOFFICIAL] CM7 for Infuse (Updated: 2011-08-14)

i can only use odin or cwm to install some roms. can anyone help me out with this case? coz i really dont know anything bout SDK etc..
That's kind of the point,
LB hasn't built a flashable package yet so that people who don't know what they are doing don't mess something up, then start complaining about certain known things not working. If you had read his op and the running thread you would know this.
Wait until its complete, it will eventually be available to everyone, but only when it is 100%
If you can't build it yourself, then it is not meant for you to be running and testing it.
Infused with gingerbread **** thanks GTG465X
theraffman said:
That's kind of the point,
LB hasn't built a flashable package yet so that people who don't know what they are doing don't mess something up, then start complaining about certain known things not working. If you had read his op and the running thread you would know this.
Wait until its complete, it will eventually be available to everyone, but only when it is 100%
If you can't build it yourself, then it is not meant for you to be running and testing it.
Infused with gingerbread **** thanks GTG465X
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I 2nd this reply, not exactly how I'd put it but there's nothing worse than flashing or modding something we don't know much if anything about besides the fact that we heard its cool.
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Yup. The whole idea is that if you are unable to build from source, or at least find the place where flashable releases are available, then you probably aren't ready to be running CM7 and deal with the "glitch 'o the day".
gtg465x learned a hard lesson in this regard with Infused v2.
This is my first android and I had never touched Linux before. But I read and read and read and did it myself. I think lb just wants to see how many people can really read. Lol
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thank yall. i realy need to learn much2 more. if sum 1 can xplain me step by step. i appriciate that
He has a walk through for building it on his thread in the dev. section. You need to have linux to do it though.

(Q) best development at&t phone ?

What current phone under at&t has the most developing going on?
I upgraded from my Xperia x10 which had awesome development to the atrix 2 and the dev scene is not great .I'm a flashaholic and love changing my phone up so I'm considering buying a new one.question is which one?
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rdavisct said:
What current phone under at&t has the most developing going on?
I upgraded from my Xperia x10 which had awesome development to the atrix 2 and the dev scene is not great .I'm a flashaholic and love changing my phone up so I'm considering buying a new one.question is which one?
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HTC inspire has pretty good development going on. I have that phone besidesthe ATRIX 2. Im a flashaholic too and I flash like crazy on that phone waiting and hoping development picks up for this phone! Kinda upset I got rid of my of ATRIX. Cause now a lot of development is goin on for that too.
The Inspire is old, though.
Douchewithaphone said:
The Inspire is old, though.
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Im pretty sure the phones with the BEST development and going to be kinda old...
My vote would be either the international SGSII or one of its variants (I have i777 and things always seem to be booming over there).
Go get a Samsung phone, whichever is the latest one that AT&T has. They always have a TON of developers.
You know on the other hand you could just put in some time and learn and get some great ROMs in the process, lfaber06, cogery, and myself could really use the help, and it really is not all that hard, if you know anything about phones and flashing, and some about computers.
There is a thread in the development section on the tools needed to do this.
jimbridgman said:
Go get a Samsung phone, whichever is the latest one that AT&T has. They always have a TON of developers.
You know on the other hand you could just put in some time and learn and get some great ROMs in the process, lfaber06, cogery, and myself could really use the help, and it really is not all that hard, if you know anything about phones and flashing, and some about computers.
There is a thread in the development section on the tools needed to do this.
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I would love to learn more about development, but at 52 it's all a bit overwhelming at times. I may have to find something in the 250.00 dollar range and try though.
jimbridgman said:
Go get a Samsung phone, whichever is the latest one that AT&T has. They always have a TON of developers.
You know on the other hand you could just put in some time and learn and get some great ROMs in the process, lfaber06, cogery, and myself could really use the help, and it really is not all that hard, if you know anything about phones and flashing, and some about computers.
There is a thread in the development section on the tools needed to do this.
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I am considering it greatly .I'm going to start reading up on it.i am skilled in Photoshop and have no problems Modding/theming roms.pretty much anything graphical .i posted some mods past couple days in the themes section.but it ends there . Creating actual roms or porting i need to research,I'd love to contribute so ill look into tonight when home .
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rdavisct said:
I am considering it greatly .I'm going to start reading up on it.i am skilled in Photoshop and have no problems Modding/theming roms.pretty much anything graphical .i posted some mods past couple days in the themes section.but it ends there . Creating actual roms or porting i need to research,I'd love to contribute so ill look into tonight when home .
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BTW here is the link on the toold needed to build ROMs for our phone:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1404442
And if you think you are up for it, sound off in the link below, then PM lfaber06 and I, we are collecting people to help with some dev work, and are going to make some task assignments in the next couple weeks:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1428117
jimbridgman said:
BTW here is the link on the toold needed to build ROMs for our phone:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1404442
And if you think you are up for it, sound off in the link below, then PM lfaber06 and I, we are collecting people to help with some dev work, and are going to make some task assignments in the next couple weeks:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1428117
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I have a question .hope u can help.i cooked a rom with kitchenbfrom stock 2.3.6 rooted as base but when i make a flashable zip and try n install it ,it says "error code 0" any suggestions? I used updater-script for cwm since i know update script isn't capatible.
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rdavisct said:
I have a question .hope u can help.i cooked a rom with kitchenbfrom stock 2.3.6 rooted as base but when i make a flashable zip and try n install it ,it says "error code 0" any suggestions? I used updater-script for cwm since i know update script isn't capatible.
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I replied to your PM with everything you need to do...

[Q] Theming or ROM Guides?

I want to take a shot at theming, or possibly ROM development, but where does one learn this stuff? I can't seem to find any guides for theming or ROM development; not even a "start here" thing. Can anyone point me in the right direction?
The only thing I've been able to find that may help me is within some droid forums, but I'm worried that I'll learn all that and come to find that it won't even work with the SGS4.
**Edit**
The ultimate guide has been found! Complete Android ROM development and essential tutorials ~~ By Nero Young ~~ : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1661770
soundrizm said:
I want to take a shot at theming, or possibly ROM development, but where does one learn this stuff? I can't seem to find any guides for theming or ROM development; not even a "start here" thing. Can anyone point me in the right direction?
The only thing I've been able to find that may help me is within some droid forums, but I'm worried that I'll learn all that and come to find that it won't even work with the SGS4.
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I can tell you that for me it was google helping me. Not to mention u gotta setup ur android sdk for starters
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Thanks for the reply, Erik! Yeah, google is my friend. So, is it safe to assume that when it comes to theming and ROMs, that it's pretty much universal? I have the Android SDK and JDK, but when it comes to actually messin' with the guts of it all, is it all done the same? Like, are there any tools that get the job done easier that apply to all devices? For example, the APK multi-tool and ABD stuff?
soundrizm said:
Thanks for the reply, Erik! Yeah, google is my friend. So, is it safe to assume that when it comes to theming and ROMs, that it's pretty much universal? I have the Android SDK and JDK, but when it comes to actually messin' with the guts of it all, is it all done the same? Like, are there any tools that get the job done easier that apply to all devices? For example, the APK multi-tool and ABD stuff?
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Yea those tools are the same although i use apktool n not apk multi-tool
sent from your moms house lol
I found a killer guide thread!
For anybody in the same boat as me, check it out:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1661770

Rom building

i know iv asked this before but im really trying to get into android development
Wondering what exact kind of knowlege do i need to know to develop ROMs?
also i heard that i would need a linux computer , is this true?
( i only have XP & 7 )
anyway, i want to be able to contribute to xda
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Linux is needed to build from source. If you are going the source building way. Let me know, I can tell you what you need.
Or you can download stock ROM's and mod them. Port ROM's from around the area, good start too.
The Archangel said:
Linux is needed to build from source. If you are going the source building way. Let me know, I can tell you what you need.
Or you can download stock ROM's and mod them. Port ROM's from around the area, good start too.
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idk anything about building or modding lol
NovaxxBite said:
idk anything about building or modding lol
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if i were you, i would start with porting. the easiest ROMs to port are AOSP based CM7. make sure the devices are at least similar to each other, the HTC Desire HD would be a good start. don't even try Samsung Galaxy to this phone, the structures are too different from each other, and porting that would take a long time.
so read and search around the forums, make sure you read as much as you can read, and don't hesitate to refer back to the guides and posts by other users if you don't understand. and of course, there are people on this board (such as myself) who are more than willing to help you out with troubles and any further questions.
Good luck!
NovaxxBite said:
idk anything about building or modding lol
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first do ports instead. my port guide is designed around the cm7 platform. use that an what saranhai said
Here you go! http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1974420
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