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everyone start tweeting nvidiategra to get teh source code
If you cant read it all those tweets say this
You guys need to release the source code for the tegra 2 thats inside the g2x,you guys dont know how to code give it to XDA nOW
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done---hapy to help in any way I can.
Will do when I get on my PC tonight!
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this should be stickied so eeryone can see it and we get that source code
Pointless. XDA are .2 percent of all users, they don't give a rat's ass. We've been through this on the Epic fora.
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killjoy much
Vendors don't release proprietary driver source code unless you are covered by an NDA. You aren't going to get it. I got Marvell to give me source code once but under an NDA and it was extremely difficult to do and took a long time. Also, since I was under an NDA it which meant I had the code but could not disclose any of it or give it to anyone else, period. Sorry, but those tweets will just be wasted key presses.
sorry, guys, nagging nvida will get you nowhere!
I'm curious as to why people imagine this might happen? Is there a precedent that h/w vendors for Android platforms have released source for drivers? Or released specs (like register maps) for hardware? Some h/w vendors don't even write drivers for h/w - that's what gives embedded C programmers like me job security (I've been involved in plenty of NDAs like mentioned above).
So what is the "norm" for the Android platform?
Maybe, Just Maybe
we can bug the hell out the CIA and find out who killed JFK! Was there really a UFO at Roswell?
You guys need to release the source code for the tegra 2 thats inside the g2x,you guys dont know how to code give it to XDA nOW
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So you really think that after sending them the above message they are going to say what? "Sure, we know we can't code so here, take all of our hard work and make it work cause we are idiots!" You have a better chance of getting the answers from the CIA.
probably right
dkb218 said:
we can bug the hell out the CIA and find out who killed JFK! Was there really a UFO at Roswell?
So you really think that after sending them the above message they are going to say what? "Sure, we know we can't code so here, take all of our hard work and make it work cause we are idiots!" You have a better chance of getting the answers from the CIA.
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and we all know the shot really came from roswell not the bush.
But i heard all the same things when people complained about locked bootloaders
they dont care you make up 1/2 a percent etc.
you dont get anywhere without trying.
I think this helped us to get ginger bread... Worth a try.
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Done I hope this helps
KingDavid63 said:
I think this helped us to get ginger bread... Worth a try.
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Agreed. I posted on Facebook.
hmmm seems interesting
Did you get the source code yet?
hey, head on over to the nvidia developer zone at the link below and post a comment, I'm never going to buy another tegra powered device until they release the HAL source for at the very least the A2DP
Nvidia developers page, thread about opening the HAL
Sad how this is the only thing keeping my phone from being perfect, this too will be my last nvidia device...
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Yeah I think imma leave nvidia alone after this also.
Cross-posting this from the LG G2X Cyanogen forums.
In case you missed it there is now a bounty on issue 4105 aka "no bluetooth stereo". As of this writing it's over $100 and though that probably won't cover the hours it takes to track down the Bluetooth driver and port it, it will buy a few cases of beer to celebrate.
I'd post a link, but I can't yet because I'm a newb - so you'll have to trust me.
Is this even possible??? Would they have to make a driver from scratch??? If it is possible and legit im down for adding to the pot.
It was my understanding that nVidia needed to release the source code for their drivers to get this to happen? I'm not holding my breath on that happening. I would really like to see the Bluetooth issues worked out though.
DECIM8 said:
It was my understanding that nVidia needed to release the source code for their drivers to get this to happen? I'm not holding my breath on that happening. I would really like to see the Bluetooth issues worked out though.
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..maybe NVidia wants the $100
Anything is possible. It's not easy, and very Time consuming, to reverse engineer drivers.
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dreggs said:
..maybe NVidia wants the $100
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Lol that's awesome
That is the pretty ****ty thing about NVidia. If they are going to keep their doors closed then at least provide updated drivers frequently.
Maybe when Tegra 3 comes out they'll release Tegra 2.
I've seen so many devs so so many near impossible things here are XDA that I know someone will crack it. I think they are just being lazy now (which is smart) because why waste time and energy if NVidia will release it shortly? But now that we're finding out that it probably won't happen that hopefully they'll start crackin' on it.
I would add to the pot if someone can provide a link
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player911 said:
That is the pretty ****ty thing about NVidia. If they are going to keep their doors closed then at least provide updated drivers frequently.
Maybe when Tegra 3 comes out they'll release Tegra 2.
I've seen so many devs so so many near impossible things here are XDA that I know someone will crack it. I think they are just being lazy now (which is smart) because why waste time and energy if NVidia will release it shortly? But now that we're finding out that it probably won't happen that hopefully they'll start crackin' on it.
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That will be next to impossible. Nvidia is not open source friendy.
I think this will work. If many are doubting, better check out hd2 android...
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To write a driver, you need a register set. Apparently that is part of the IP NVidia isn't up-ing, at least not without an NDA. Without a register set, have fun...
So if you signed the NDA, get the register set description (which may come with sample code), wrote a lib, and posted the lib (but not the source code) here, would that violate the NDA?
I would add to the pot as well. I would LOVE to see this happen.
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To write a driver, you need a register set. Apparently that is part of the IP NVidia isn't up-ing, at least not without an NDA. Without a register set, have fun...
So if you signed the NDA, get the register set description (which may come with sample code), wrote a lib, and posted the lib (but not the source code) here, would that violate the NDA?
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No, that should not violate the NDA. The NDA covers the source code they provide to you to develop your products. The work product is okay to distribute as long as you don't disclose the source code.
I will donate of we find somone that is capable. Maybe we can drag another dev into a g2x as a result as well. Love this phone. Hopefully more will realize its superior smoothness to the crapsation.
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Ill trow down $30 on the pot.
I would definitely chip in for the bounty as well if someone could get a2dp/bluetooth to work. I've been pretty disappointed with my g2x and it's because of this.
CM_arcee tweeted it is working on 2x, i think we have a2dp thanks to the fine devs here!
http://tinyurl.com/66zc8un
fcisco13 said:
CM_arcee tweeted it is working on 2x, i think we have a2dp thanks to the fine devs here!
http://tinyurl.com/66zc8un
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Ummmmmm...... wow.
If this is coming out in a CM7 rom soon then where do I sign up to donate!!!!
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Ummmmmm...... wow.
If this is coming out in a CM7 rom soon then where do I sign up to donate!!!!
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It will soon be in cm7! CM_arcee is the man to thank/donate.
This will make cm7 complete and my g2x perfect.
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It will soon be in cm7! CM_arcee is the man to thank/donate.
This will make cm7 complete and my g2x perfect.
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In the next release list, a2dp workaround is aready there. Probably come out within the week, maybe tomorrow. Check out the CM7 changelog page of g2x p999.
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jose makalolot said:
In the next release list, a2dp workaround is aready there. Probably come out within the week, maybe tomorrow. Check out the CM7 changelog page of g2x p999.
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Already used it at work, thanks fits!
Here is what LG replied when i asked politely for helping out the devs by providing source code and drivers.
" Thank you for contacting LG Electronics. I will gladly assist you.
I apologize for any inconvenience you may have experienced.
At the moment, no official upgrade of software for Android 4.0 nor the source codes or drivers have been made available for this device.
I know most blog sites I myself follow speak of the manufacturer being the party with all the answers, but in actuality, it's related to all three companies involved to be in one accord.
Once all parties involved complete the pertinent reviews and evaluations, they will decide and make known their decision to release such update for your device along with drivers and source codes.
I hope this information is helpful, please do not hesitate to contact us back if you have any other inquiry. I will gladly assist you. Please enjoy the rest of the day and I wish you the best!"
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LGs crappy devs probably don't have ICS working either
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Thats what im thinking. But then again the manufacturer can only do so much. NVIDIA needs to release the harmony drivers for our tegra 2.
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alteredmass said:
LGs crappy devs probably don't have ICS working either
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We're much closer than you think though, over in the O2x thread they just got sound working and are working hard to get everything else working. Once they get it, all we do is port it to the G2x (wouldn't hurt to go help their dev team though)
Hello guys, with your help, i think we could pressure samsung to release their ICS test builds (with RAM issues) - if they even exist in the first place.
To help, you just have to follow extremely simple steps:
STEP 1:
Enter this website..
STEP 2:
Fill all the required fields.
And insert the following in the message section (Credits to Hetalk):
Dear customer service representative
From previous conversations and official samsung updates, I understand Samsung did try to get ICS working for this device(Samsung S LCD GT-I9003).
It would be really helpful to developers, who are helping a lot of device owners, have a taste of this wonderful version of android, if samsung can help supply whatever source code they had when they tried to get ICS working for this phone.
It will also underline samsung's commitment to their customers of providing them best experience and support.
Hopefully, you will look into this and do the correct thing by supplying source codes, to make sure we stay samsung customer when we plan a new device.
Regards
<insert name here>
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Or you could be more rude (no swearing, just more aggressive), you can edit that message to suit your needs, and level of anger
STEP 3:
You'll receive an answer in about 24/48 hours.
The answer will *probably* be "We don't have plans to update the GT-I9003 to ICS.
Post the answer in this topic so we take a look at how they're reacting to the huge requests.
Now, reply to that message with the following (Credits to Hetalk):
Dear representative
Your response didn't even remotely answer my query or request.
Please read again and advise.
Regards
<insert name here>
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Here, you can also edit it to suit your needs.
STEP 4:
Wait for their answer again and post it here.
*Will update when someone reaches this step).
STEP 5:
Please share this topic with anyone that cares, upload the link in your signature, tell your friends and family!
The main key of success here is numbers, huge complaints = Samsung will probably notice us.
Good luck.
-Skander.
Worth a try.
We have nothing to lose. So we should try.
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[SAMSUNG OSRC COMMENTS DELIVERY NOTIFICATION]
♦ classification : Mobile Phone ♦
♦ model name : GT-I9003 ♦
Dear customer,
There is not any plan to ICS upgrade for GT-I9003.
It is just file name mistake.
(These days, there are lots of ICS version that publish on website. It affect us.)
Sorry again for the confusion.
Thank you!
Sincerely yours,
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That didn't answer my question.
They want to get away from this really bad
Alright! pressure time, contact em all.
Nice idea. Give me their email id to contact them.
Less ram is just a fake reason for not providing ICS. If we observe carefully Nexus S which was produced by samsung itself has nearly same specs, same ram etc. but still it gets jellybean update officially by google. Then why not our phone...???
vishal24387 said:
Nice idea. Give me their email id to contact them.
Less ram is just a fake reason for not providing ICS. If we observe carefully Nexus S which was produced by samsung itself has nearly same specs, same ram etc. but still it gets jellybean update officially by google. Then why not our phone...???
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The problem is that ugly touchwiz.
Anyways, here's the link: http://opensource.samsung.com/reception/receptionSub.do?method=inquiry
As per my personal experience touch wizard takes less ram as compared to go launcher ex which I always use. But still I always get nearly 220 mb free ram for usage.
Samsung is just giving us excuses for not giving ICS.
vishal24387 said:
As per my personal experience touch wizard takes less ram as compared to go launcher ex which I always use. But still I always get nearly 220 mb free ram for usage.
Samsung is just giving us excuses for not giving ICS.
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That depends, in new valuepacks, touchwiz itself shows how bad it's optimized.
They simply don't want to waste their time with our device, so getting the things they already worked on for developers is enough i guess.
Skander1998, just copy paste your question here and whoever wants to email samsung, will send that same email thru the link.
I'll change it a bit to make sure it goes thru if they could make something that would filter the standard text out.
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Email sent, albeit a fairly polite one, for a start.
Message:
According to Samsung the device won't receive an ICS update because of RAM issues, but did samsung even develop a working (or partially working) ICS build to find out the RAM issues in the first place ?
If so is there any possibilities for making those source codes open source for download?
Developers in XDA are currently porting CM9 to this device, and those sources (If even available) might be helpful to finally get a working ICS custom ROM.
I do understand that it's not Samsung's job to help with such stuff, but if the work is there sharing it would be helpful.
You can refer to this thread for the development topic on XDA:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1449649
Thanks
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I tried to be polite.
I liked Hetalk's version even more, it's better, use his version below this post.
Good one. Mine wasn't that polite.
Dear customer service representative
From previous conversations and official samsung updates, I understand Samsung did try to get ICS working for this device(Samsung S LCD GT-I9003).
It would be really helpful to developers, who are helping a lot of device owners, have a taste of this wonderful version of android, if samsung can help supply whatever source code they had when they tried to get ICS working for this phone.
It will also underline samsung's commitment to their customers of providing them best experience and support.
Hopefully, you will look into this and do the correct thing by supplying source codes, to make sure we stay samsung customer when we plan a new device.
Regards
<insert name here>
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Skander1998 said:
That depends, in new valuepacks, touchwiz itself shows how bad it's optimized.
They simply don't want to waste their time with our device, so getting the things they already worked on for developers is enough i guess.
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Actually they have wasted so much time to give updates from 2.3.4 to 2.3.6 firmware update. Actually they just dont want to work on building kernel 3.x on OPAM 3630 chipset which they have rarely used for android devices. Anyway I have mailed them. I dont know how to mail in correct manner but I have used little rude language so that they should understand how much people are frustrated with samsung attitude.
Used Hetalk's version. Lets get more people to do this!
Have typed the letter in the above link...but how do i send?? Do i need to sign up??
Plz reply fast..
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skander has a link to request form few post ago
woow thats nice idea ,, i try i hope it work >>
Sent!
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Samsung's answer:
Dear customer,
Thank you for your interest in our product.
There is no plan to ICS update for GT-I9003. Because of RAM issue, we release 'Value Pack' version instead of ICS.
We forward your opinion to our developer, but please do not disappoint it will be not reflected.
Thank you! Sincerely yours,
I added a few lines more...I don't care if its rude...
Dear customer service representative
From previous conversations and official samsung updates, I understand Samsung did try to get ICS working for this device(Samsung S LCD GT-I9003). It would be really helpful to developers, who are helping a lot of device owners, have a taste of this wonderful version of android, if samsung can help supply whatever source code they had when they tried to get ICS working for this phone. It will also underline samsung's commitment to their customers of providing them best experience and support. ""We have uttermost respect for you people as one of the best developers in the world. we are not regretting the fact that you could not provide us with ics due to some insufficiency. but it will be definitely frustrating if you deny us of any help in this regard,to make a working alternate solution for this device Hopefully, you will look into this and do the correct thing by supplying source codes,so that not only we choose Samsung over apple/HTC/Acer/or any other brands but also can motivate others to move into Samsung"""....Regards
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I got a same response that skander got.
Replied with
Dear representative
Your response didn't even remotely answer my query or request.
Please read again and advise.
Regards
<insert name here>
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I would suggest you to ask for a stable value pack.
Means the stock launcher should be worked out.
I saw video of value pack for galaxy s.
That is better than us.
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Current News 11/28/2012
Well Fosser2 and his gang have finally hashed out a GIT with the source for the 3.1 kernel they are compiling. It is to my displeasure that NVIDIA requests are a complete failure, but because of this amazing open source comunity that we have with Android we are still able to bring our devices around to match that of what we desire out of our tablets. Thank you to their valiant efforts in creating a better user environment and we tip our hats to them. Please be sure to give them a thanks and buy them a beer. Here is the GIT
GIT Source from Fosser2
Old Info -
Directly quoted from Fosser2. I have been checking daily to see when the forums would come back up, and it looks like they have. Please get your petitions over there to get the sources so our g-tabs can be 100% functional (Well as close as you can) =]
Hey guys,
I know you all want the camera working but NVIDIA is really holding back on the information that they are releasing. As you know Notion Ink and the developers who have been working with the Adam tablet have really helped this project along. NI is asking people to post in My Post on the NVIDIA Forums to see if we can get the camera source code and information on the interface the camera runs on. Please take the time to read this Post and register and complain in the NVIDIA forums about the camera. Please try to make your posts sound professional, but we're gonna need some support behind this one if we have any hope on getting the camera active again. Even if NI gets the camera sources and we don't, I'm sure that the work that they finish will be able to be ported to our camera with minimal efforts. Thanks for your time!
You can find my topic over here
please register and keep this post on the top. The more traffic we get there the sooner we will hear back from them.
Link
I see a couple of people who have posted and I thank you all for the help, lets try and keep the forum as the top hit list so MODs will see it and hopefully get a response. If they refuse we will threaten with the better business bureau and I am sure they will listen then.
I know its a pain to have to create another user account, but please the more people they see posting on the nvidia forums the higher chance we have of getting the sources released to the public. Imagine the possibility of the device without poking around blindly at the kernel, but having a complete map available.
I just registered and posted. I really hope someone notices how important this is to us.
Cheveron just said in the Dirty Bean forum on Slatedroid that the camera is already fixed.
This is more than just the Camera though. The Devs are poking blindly without source. The fact they got it working is a miracle, we would rather have the hard solid evidence to make sure we get the most out of the devices with the source from Nvidia.
We tried very hard the first time. They just arent willing to help out. With a middle finger in the air I think all devs who have contibuted their time can walk the streets proud of their accomlishments. Thanks for the hardware Nvidia...screw you for the support.
We don't need anything from NVIDIA; apparently dwagner already got the camera working (for the most part). This is what Ch3vr0n5 said over on Slatedroid. So it's coming, just be patient.
In the future you should consider boycotting NVIDIA; go with Qualcomm or Samsung. They are far more receptive to the community than NVIDIA and will have much better longevity than any NVIDIA products. Yes, the Nexus 7 uses a Tegra III but that doesn't mean much since NVIDIA still doesn't share source with the community. Eventually even the Nexus 7 owners will have a G-Tablet like situation on their hands.
Yes we did get the camera working w/ our own set of code. Not sure when its going to be fully available to the public. Hopefully sooner than later though!
You guys are amazing. Does that mean once you work out the kinks in theory the tab should be 100% functioning?
fosser2 said:
Yes we did get the camera working w/ our own set of code. Not sure when its going to be fully available to the public. Hopefully sooner than later though!
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Pl make it sooner. ... where is the link to the original development of the can driver?
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I wish you luck getting the camera working through your petitions, but this thread needs to be in General so I am moving it now.
Thank you,
mf2112
XDA Moderator
Here is the camera source. We're in the middle of porting it to our 3.1 kernel right now.
https://github.com/TeamDRH/android-tegra-nv-2.6.39-rel-14r7/tree/camera