Hey I'm looking to start developing custom roms, but I need some guidance on how to start, I do know a few basic things but would like to go more in depth, could someone please point me in the right direction, preferably using a windows OS but can get what ever is needed, thank you
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deathblade said:
Hey I'm looking to start developing custom roms, but I need some guidance on how to start, I do know a few basic things but would like to go more in depth, could someone please point me in the right direction, preferably using a windows OS but can get what ever is needed, thank you
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The first step comes from googling the topic: how to make custom rom.
have you tried this yet?
there are several hits from google, including youtube vids.
You can also read the older threads in the dev section.
You can also hang out in chat rooms and irc...you're more likely to get more help there.
gl
I have looked at Google and you tube but all I found was for Linux or Mac OS and I haven't seen any older posts that helped
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have you broken down a rom yet?
Working on it now actually
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You have to build in Linux since android is a Unix based system. You can tear apart a stock, or leaked rom in windows and mod it, and/or theme it. But, to straight build a rom, HAS to be done in Linux, ie(Linux mint, Ubuntu) .
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dman3285 said:
You have to build in Linux since android is a Unix based system. You can tear apart a stock, or leaked rom in windows and mod it, and/or theme it. But, to straight build a rom, HAS to be done in Linux, ie(Linux mint, Ubuntu) .
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noted thx
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So I'm thinking about switching to Ubuntu completely from Windows 7.
Will Odin3 One-Click and Galaxy S One-Click Root/Unroot work in Ubuntu if I use Wine, or should I set up a Windows VM in Ubuntu?
Once again, thanks in advance!
I would just use heimdall.
Thanks! I'm definitely going to give it a try!
Yea I use ubuntu only and I use heimdall. It works great. If you are using a 32 bit version of ubuntu, you will have to compile heimdall yourself to make it work. The creator has step by step instructions how to do that inside of the source folder you will have to download. It is very easy to do.
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On my lappy I run a dual boot with win7 and Mint. Seeing that Mint is built on ubuntu, this should work in theory for me aswell?
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Yeah i like my dual boot setup... Ubuntu 10.04 and win xp because the wife dont like linux. But that also lets me have odin
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Thanks everyone! Now I'm a lot more confident about making the switch!
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If I switch to ubuntu, what is the best music and podcast manager?
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Switching to open source programs and OS's is inevitable. Please stop supporting the evil companies as M$ and App£e. Thanks for the heimdall suggestion I never heard of it before.
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If I switch to ubuntu, what is the best music and podcast manager?
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Although unrelated to this thread, but the answer would be Rythmbox first followed by Banshee
I personally use VLC.
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Thank you.
juliobahar said:
Although unrelated to this thread, but the answer would be Rythmbox first followed by Banshee
I personally use VLC.
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Have you tried wubi? Awesome Linux dual boot...
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In theory, Open Source is the way to go, just like Socialism.
ryude said:
In theory, Open Source is the way to go, just like Socialism.
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In theory and practice.
Just came from the Sidekick 4G family, and now I was looking for some feedback on the best ROMs, themes, apps..
Can I root with the Super One Click method?
Any feedback greatly appreciated
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I dontknow if the one click method works with gb. I rooted mine before one click was available and have t kept up on it.
All u gotta do I follow the steps for installing cwm, backup ur current set up, then flash whatever rom you want. These steps are in the development section.
Welcome, enjoy
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This is probably a great place to start:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1274998
If you're looking for a ROM based off the the stock OTA 2.3.3., Weapon is really popular.
Otherwise, you can stick to the guide and install a nightly of CM7 or, one of my favorites, doniqcc's EaglesBlood which is CM7 based.
Oh alright thanks dudes
I'll give it a go and see what happens
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Hi
I have made some modifications to an MTD ROM posted in dev section.
I would like to test it on an emulator before I flash it to my actual device.
I installed Eclipse (with ADT plugin) and downloaded some Google APIs (2.1,2.2,2.3.3) but I haven't seen our device in the list...
So I just launched a virtual device based on 2.3.3 but I don't think it is heping me much, it's just a general 2.3.3 android device.
My questions are : (and I did read quite a lot, maybe haven't looked in the right places)
1. what target do I need to download and add to AVD to emulate SGH-T959V ?
2. How do I get it to function with recovery ? and actually flash kernel etc.
3. Do I need specific actions to emulate MTD over our phone ? same as in real phone ?
4. Will I be able to virtually flash a ROM on an emulator ?
links to constructive/informative sources are also appreciated.
Thanks a lot !
itzik2sh.
I'll rephrase, how do you guys test your ROMs prior to flashing them, or you don't...
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*bump*
I'm interested in the answer as well.
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I'll rephrase, how do you guys test your ROMs prior to flashing them, or you don't...
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Mayb on some unbrickable moded phones :-"
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I have been trying to do that for a while. What I've discovered is that you can build emulater version from source, or use a nandroid backup.
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I was messing around with this last night, but couldn't get a nandroid backup image to load properly in the android emulator. I was following these threads:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1591924
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=906161
I'll get back to you if I find anything else that works.
I couldn't get it tot work either, but I thought it was just me.
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itzik2sh said:
I'll rephrase, how do you guys test your ROMs prior to flashing them, or you don't...
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I test by flashing..and logcat the fooker...and fix my errors that way of course an emulator would be a lot better
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hey guys I've done research on the subject. I'm using ginger bread 2.3.6 it was already on the phone when it came to me tmobile sent it as an exchange my first sgs had a broken usb port, couldn't root... I'd just like some suggestions for getting it rooted. I'm also confused on how cwm is installed an how to install the drivers I have read an read I'm just not sure what method works best I've been using an hd 2 for over a year so flashing roms an stuff not new to me this is actually my first true android phone so I thought I'd see what the experts have to say thanks in advance...
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1470716
Start small and slow, it's really hard to mess things up. The more you do the more you'll learn.
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I have the Infuse and I just upgraded to Gingerbread 2.3.6 using kies mini and the update from samsung. Upon downloading it and using it for a few days I absoutely hate it and would like to go back to Froyo 2.2.1. I have searched and searched through thread after thread and I have found no solution to this problem due to the fact that you can not root the official Gingerbread 2.3.6 and seems like this is a common problem with no real answer. I have an idea and im no expert but thats why I am here for the help. My girl also has an Infuse and she is still running the Froyo. My question to all of you is there a way to use her phone with the original Froyo OS and transfer it to My Infuse with Gingerbread OS or does anyone know of a solution to the rooting problem with 2.3.6? Thanks for your time.
Read this thread and choose the method best suited for you. Personally, I have always found that Odin is easier to use.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=27170958
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I'm gonna give it a try but I've tried using Odin a few times and it wont recognize my phone but ill give it another go as soon as I get a chance.
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There are several good vids on YouTube on how to do this....
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I have watched and followed a few YouTube videos and receive the same result but like I said I'm willing to give it another go lol
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Were you able to get this to work?
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Thanks so much for the help I kind of feel dumb now. I figured out the reason Odin couldn't recognize my device was because of the USB cable. I switched the cable and bam it worked... thanks for taking the time to guide me in the right direction.
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How do you not like gingerbread? Copy and paste. Smoother. More options. More apps work. Etc...
If you hate gingerbread don't go to jellybean they really rearrange the buttons on top of the new features.
Gingerbread made my lock screen not work properly and some of the features I didn't like so I'm running 4.0.4 and so far I love it.
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