[Q] envsetup.sh device profile - Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]

As I'm sure many will know Telechips do not release their SDK or linux BSP to people without buying and expensive development board and commitment to buying vast amounts of chips.
I have a cx-01 and the device is crippled on kernel features and force loading of kernel modules is disabled by default.
cnxsoft had some information regarding the kernel source release, but without framework recompile it won't boot.
Android source will give me the envsetup.sh, but misses the telechips profile out.
I wondered if anyone has the telechips 8923 folder in WORKING_DIRECTORY/device -if so where did you get it and can I have a copy.
Failing that I have a decompiled system image for the cx-01 and a copy of telechips 8902 profile-I wondered if it is possible to create a working tcc8923 with these?
I notice back in January nobody had a working custom kernel for this processor- am I barking up the wrong tree?

To build Android from source for a new device, you need to set up a board config and its makefiles. This is generally a long and tedious process. Luckily, if you are only building recovery, it is a lot easier. From the root of your Android source directory (assuming you've run envsetup.sh), run the following (substituting names appropriately): ( I gues envsetup.sh means running: 1: . build/envsetup.sh
2: lunch 3: 1 (my choice) 4: make m805_892x my tablet type)
build/tools/device/mkvendor.sh device_manufacturer_name device_name /your/path/to/the/boot.img
For my Tom-Tec 7 excellent, the command will go as follows :
Code:
build/tools/device/mkvendor.sh YG m805_892x ~/boot.img
> ore: build/tools/device/mkvendor.sh YG m805_892x ~/recovery.img
the later needed kernel is in recovery.img it seems.
Please note that m805_892x is the device name..... Only use "~/boot.img" if you have the boot image in your home directory. Or else please specify the correct path.
You will receive the confirmation "Done!" if everything worked. The mkvendor.sh script will also have created the following directory in your Android source tree:
manufacturer_name/device_name
YG/m805_892x
Sow get youŕe recovery.img and use that to get WORKING_DIRECTORY/device/YG/m805_892x
Device name is in build.prop
Try this link to see what it makes from the board config and its makefiles http://builder.clockworkmod.com
Personally i´m still stuck making a cwm recovery thats works 100% on my tablet.
I build from CWM source.
some links:
>> Porting CWM to other devices Part 2 (OS X): http://www.acsyndicate.net/how-to-porting-cwm-to-other-devices-os-x-part2/
wiki: http://forum.xda-developers.com/wiki/ClockworkMod_Recovery
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1337786
http://www.twobitcoder.com/?p=158
tcc TCC8902/TCC8803 tablets http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1101094
> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1866545
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1026853
make recovery: http://www.koushikdutta.com/2010/10/porting-clockwork-recovery-to-new.html

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[Q] Haipad M701 and fingerprint reader

Hi ,
I have a Haipad M701 with me,
It is having this config:
4G Memory
Telechips 89xx board
Android 2.1-update1
MID-1.1
Kernel 2.6.29
I am trying to make a external USB fingerprint reader work with it.
The fingerprint device driver source was obtained from the vendor.
To enable the device i need to cross compile the fingerprint drivers.
But before i cud do that, i upgraded the firmware to Android 2.3(gingerbread) which is available in haipad.net(*w/o taking a backup*)(that is kernel 2.6.35).
Now, i am not able to cross-compile driver cos i took the kernel source (for 2.6.29) which telechips publicly opened to public.
So, Right now, i need the old Eclair(2.1,2.6.29) firmware, can anyone provide me that?
If not, is there any other way to achieve the cross-compilation?
In the meantime, i downloaded kernel source from android.com and branched to 2.6.35 which is the kernel version on device.
I compile the kernel and then cross compiled the fingerprint driver.
It compiled w/o any issues.
But when do a 'insmod', i get error:
Code:
mod_usbdpfp: version magic '2.6.35.7+ mod_unload modversions ARMv5 ' should be '2.6.35.7-tcc mod_unload ARMv6 '
What could be the issue here?
You have two problems:
First on the tablet, copy the file /proc/config.gz out on your build pc.
Extract and copy file to .config in the 2.3.35.7 source.
Now you are ready to configure the kernel sources that you compile the vendor driver against.
do make menuconfig;
Fix problems:
1: wrong name of kernel.
Insert "-tcc" in general setup --> Local version.
You seem to have a "+" now. I do not know how you got that. If it is not in the kernel config, look in the Makefile in the root folder. The version is in the top. Make sure the 4th version line just says ".7" - no more.
2. Wrong system type.
You are compiling the modules for an Armv5 instead of Armv6. Go to Arm system type and choose Samsun S3C64XX. That is an Armv6.
The selector might look really strange. If that is the case, scroll to the bottom and scroll back up (now names appear one at a time), until you see the ()amsung S3C64XX.
Configure Makefile for crosscompile.
Now do a make dep; make modules.
Now you can compile the vendor driver against this source and get the correct module. Use modinfo modulename.ko; to see that the name and type corresponds to "'2.6.35.7-tcc mod_unload ARMv6".
I have just done this (for an usb net driver), and the resulting driver crashes the tablet So even if you can get a module build and loaded, it might not work because the system architecture (S3C64XX) is not really correct. In that case we really need the telechips 2.6.35.7 sources to build correct module.
But try it out, and good luck!
Thanks for the suggestion, xdamala.
I will try it out today itself and let you know
@xdamala,
I had to do 'make s3c6400_defconfig'
But, Now i get this error.
Code:
mod_usbdpfp: version magic '2.6.35.7-tcc-g67bb0cf-dirty mod_unload
ARMv6 ' should be '2.6.35.7-tcc mod_unload ARMv6 '
I dont know how the 'g67bb0cf-dirty' gets added.
Each time i edit 'include/config/kernel.release' which contained that text, it automatically is updated on running 'make'.
Any idea??
I am not 100% on how the version string is constructed. But I think it is created from the top 4 lines in Makefile and the string you set in configuration.
I should not be necessary to do that s3c6400_defconfig. It is probaly what changes the string. I might have told you the wrong order of things in my other answer. It is important to set up Makefile first.
Do the steps (in order):
Start with clean 2.6.35.7 kernel code
edit Makefile in kernel root folder
Check version number in top
edit cross compile section to:
ARCH ?= arm
CROSS_COMPILE ?= ../../arm-eabi-4.4.3/bin/arm-eabi-
#or whatever fits your compiler. Note that this android tree gcc 4.4.3 is the one running M701 kernel is compiled with, so I prefer to use the same.
extract tablets /proc/config.gz to .config in root of kernel source (to remove unnecessary modules)
make menuconfig;
set -tcc in local version
choose S3C64XX system type
Exit (Save)
make dep ; make clean ; make modules; #Note you do not actually build the kernel, only modules.
In the Makefile from your driver there probably is a section something like this:
KDIR = /lib/modules/$(CURRENT)/build
edit to point to the folder of your kernel source.
make;
transfer fingerprintdriver.ko to tablet
Cross fingers, throw salt over your shoulder, pray, etc. etc.
insmod fingerprintdriver.ko;
@Xdamala
Code:
mod_usbdpfp: version magic '2.6.35.7-tcc+ mod_unload ARMv6 ' should be '2.6.35.7-tcc mod_unload ARMv6 '
Still the plus seems to be issue.
I checked in the main Makefile there is no '+'.
But in include/generated/utsrelease.h, there is
Code:
#define UTS_RELEASE "2.6.35.7-tcc+"
Well I use a kernel from kernel.org, not from the android tree.
Might be the reason for the "+".
I do not think that it makes any difference in this case.
Try with the kernel.org one. If it works it works, if not we might try to look at that "+"
By the way if all fails you can reinstall 2.1 on the tablet and build against the 2.6.29 kernel released by telechips. It should work.
The downside: 2.1 sucks, and usb in general sucks a lot on M701 2.1.
See my posts here:
http://www.androidtablets.net/forum/groups/11-haipad-m701-m701-r-d129-just-ordered-g10-haipad-m701.html.
In that case go to telechips kernel source:
make tcc8900_defconfig
make menuconfig. Exit + save.
make modules.
Then compile your driver against these sources.
Your driver should then work (this time we use the correct system type), but usb is quite bad on 2.1. So if I was you I would try a lot to make 2.3 work first.
Links:
Telechips kernel. Use Internet explorer to download (FF not working):
https://www.telechips.com/technical_support/kor/opensource/opensource_list.asp
Latest 2.1 firmware from Haipad:
http://u.115.com/file/c4rgup4f
xdamala said:
Latest 2.1 firmware from Haipad:
http://u.115.com/file/c4rgup4f
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Thanks xdamala, thats what i needed, will check it out and let you know of the result tomm.
I will warn you that 2.1 comes with its own problems when it comes to usb.
Attach the device directly. Do not use a hub.
xdamala,
Method 1: Compile kernel source of 2.6.35.7 from kernel.org - Success
insmod driver.ko installed w/o any errors.
But, it seems i would need a power source for the fingerprint reader.
i dont think currently the Haipad support that mode.
Method 2: Flash(downgrade) m701 to 2.1 and try with the public kernel source which telechips have released - Failure
The FWDN program gives CRC check error while loading tcc8900_mtd.img.
Maybe bcos of corrupt download or the Haipad i have is a 4G memory one.
Which u think wud be?
Even if i accomplish providing power to the fingerprint device, i would need the C++ sample provided by the fingerprint vendor to be cross-compiled.
Otherwise, how can i test if the device works?
How to do that??
Hi
I did not see your post because it now came as page 2.
The tablet should provide some level of power to the reader. If you use the white converter cable that came with the tablet, it should tell the tablet to provide power (USB On The Go, see Wikipedia). It works with memory sticks and even hard drives. But I do not know if it is enough for that reader.
With 2.3 firmware you could use a power hub to give power to reader (still use white converter cable between tablet and hub). Do not use hubs on 2.1.
To check if tablet recognizes reader do this:
adb shell:
#dmesg -c
#insmod driver.ko
#dmesg
--Insert reader in usb
#dmesg
The output of dmesg should tell you how the kernel reacts when driver is loaded and reader inserted.
You can cross compile c++ code using same compiler as for the kernel. But you will have to compile program/libs statically, since android does not have the C++ libraries.
You can probably achieve this by putting a static keyword in a Makefile.
Also you need to direct the gcc to point at the cross compiler.
An other approach is to install Debian on the tablet inside an file image. I have done this. It is very nice. It gives you a complete (non graphical) Linux system. Compiler, libs and all. Also lsusb and other useful tools.
It is much easier to make Linux programs work like that.
But this Debian will run inside chroot, and cannot see the android system.
I used this tutorial:
http://www.saurik.com/id/10
However I used a bit different approach for starting up Debian system (using Debian own rc scripts).
If you can make the Debian Image, I will be happy to provide you with my scripts to manage it.
I do not know why you cannot install 2.1. It was the one you got fro my URL?
I just see now that Haipad has released a brand new 2.3 this night.
Do not attempt to load it. Last one did not work unless you had the very new tablet. I will try this new one tonight.
What is this project with the fingerprint reader? Tell me more.
Thanks xdamala,
Ya if it is possible, i would surely like to have a Debian on the pad.
I am just exploring things on it, so that we can have a external device work on the pads.
Let me check this url and will let you know
http://www.saurik.com/id/10
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Ya, if you can help through the process, i will gladly accept it
Also, i didnt get any cable with my pad.
That was the first of issues. Had to buy it separately.
I had done the dmesg check as you told, but it didnt give any noticeable output.
The 2.1 firmware link that you gave, throwed a CRC error. what to do?
if you get a crc error on firmware it is probably because its the wrong firmware.
There are several different versions of this tablet so it can be a bit tricky.
This firmware is for a M701-R 4GB HY
There is 2 GB and 4GB versions. You have a 4 GB right.
There is HY and non HY versions (type of nand memory).
There a re with and without remote control. That is not so important.
I think any mix of the above is possible.
How to figure out if you have a HY version:
Insert usb to pc and enable usb storage.
If nan memory is shown as 3,08 GB (I think) it is an HY.
If it shows less (2,7 GB Ithink) it is a non-HY.
Determine your version and we can see if we can find a FirmWare for it.
Anyway I think you should keep your 2.3 for now. It just is better for USB.
What is the filename of the rar file with 2.3 rom you installed, and where did you get it from? (this might help me identify your tablet).
About usb cable. I now understand why you have no power on reader. If you read the wikipedia article about USB OTG (wikipedia) you will understand that the tablet is in slave mode and will not provide power and probably not talk to devices.
Also see here: http://www.maxim-ic.com/app-notes/index.mvp/id/1822
Can you get a memory stick to work?
You need something like this:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Host-Cable-ARCHOS-Internet-Tablet/dp/B004TJC1IM/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8.
It will short the correct pins in the mini usb plug, telling the tablet to be master and provide power.
It is possible to fix a cable yourself but I will not recommend it:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=COkLEJGo6vo&feature=youtu.be
I am a bit surprised that loading the driver produces no output in dmesg.
But if the tablet is not in host mode, it is not surprising that no output comes from inserting the reader. The tablet is not responding to it since it is in slave mode (like connection two usb sticks. Nothing happens).
I can not help you through the Debian. I used the tutorial I already linked.
If you do the same and add my scripts you should be able to make it work.
Alternatively you can get my Debian Image, but it is 1 GB file, and I need to clean out personal stuff and passwords.
Hi xdamala,
Ya, it seems to be a non-HY, cause i have around 1.4G space in nand
The file i downloaded was M701_2.3.rar, which i downloaded from haipad.net
I did buy the cable like u showed in amazon.com link, using that only am connecting the reader to pad.
And No, a memory stick also is not getting detected on that cable.
Attached that cable image.
Hi xdamala,
I have started creating the debian image, can you tell how you use the rc scripts?
Also, were you able to find the 2.1 image for M701 non-HY?
PS: I got the clockword mod recovery image from here http://androtab.info/telechips/firmwares
I used the one marked "Haipad M701 GB ROM 4K"
It worked for me.
Hi
Several things:
1: I think you have an 2GB version (non HY), not a 4G version.
2. It seems like the cable you bought is not correct. It has to be a HOST adapter/cable. Since nothing works with it I think what you have is just a male min-usb to female usb. It is not enough.
3. About Debian image. Which version of Debian are you using?
By the way I found out how to get rid of the "+" when using the Android kernel source. Move the folder .git to git. This will break git usage (unless you move it back). But it removes the "+" in version string.
Using Android kernel source might be better than stock kernel source.
Hi again,
1. Its a 2GB?? Oh but when i followed this link (translated it english)
Code:
http://www.inzipad.com/thread-334-1-1.html
My result was 4096, so i thought its a 4G one.
2. Oh. Then i will try to buy then one u have recommended.
3. I have dropped the step of building a Debian, cause i have a android application running and the input from the usb reader has to be sent to that application. So, I have to make it work natively on Android.
xdamala said:
You have two problems:
First on the tablet, copy the file /proc/config.gz out on your build pc.
Extract and copy file to .config in the 2.3.35.7 source.
Now you are ready to configure the kernel sources that you compile the vendor driver against.
do make menuconfig;
Fix problems:
1: wrong name of kernel.
Insert "-tcc" in general setup --> Local version.
You seem to have a "+" now. I do not know how you got that. If it is not in the kernel config, look in the Makefile in the root folder. The version is in the top. Make sure the 4th version line just says ".7" - no more.
2. Wrong system type.
You are compiling the modules for an Armv5 instead of Armv6. Go to Arm system type and choose Samsun S3C64XX. That is an Armv6.
The selector might look really strange. If that is the case, scroll to the bottom and scroll back up (now names appear one at a time), until you see the ()amsung S3C64XX.
Configure Makefile for crosscompile.
Now do a make dep; make modules.
Now you can compile the vendor driver against this source and get the correct module. Use modinfo modulename.ko; to see that the name and type corresponds to "'2.6.35.7-tcc mod_unload ARMv6".
I have just done this (for an usb net driver), and the resulting driver crashes the tablet So even if you can get a module build and loaded, it might not work because the system architecture (S3C64XX) is not really correct. In that case we really need the telechips 2.6.35.7 sources to build correct module.
But try it out, and good luck!
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Thsi really works thanks for that

compile google sources with samsung ICS

Hi,
i'm trying to compile google sources version 4.0.4 with samsung sources from opensource samsung
From samsung sources i've only used the platform files. I've done all the steps that are in the platform readme:
How to build Mobule for Platform
- It is only for modules are needed to using Android build system.
- Please check its own install information under its folder for other module.
[Step to build]
1. Get android open source.
: version info - Android gingerbread 4.0.4
( Download site : source android)
2. Copy module that you want to build - to original android open source
If same module exist in android open source, you should replace it. (no overwrite)
# It is possible to build all modules at once.
3. Check module is in 'build\core\user_tags.mk'
If not, you should add your module name in it.
ex1) external\libjpega : Write "libjpega \" into "build\core\user_tags.mk"
ex2) external\libexifa : Write "libexifa \" into "build\core\user_tags.mk"
4. In case of 'external\bluetooth',
you should add following text in 'build\target\board\generic\BoardConfig.mk'
BOARD_HAVE_BLUETOOTH := true
BOARD_HAVE_BLUETOOTH_BCM := true
5. excute build command
./build.sh user
The command user was ./build.sh eng
Before running this command i've installer jdk 6 and follow the steps from android initializing
the ./build.sh eng run with success and after this i've run the make.
Some hours later i've got a new folder "OUT", inside there is a system folder but i've tryed to flash this folder with odin
and no success.
What am i doing wrong?
Thanks.
Trying to build the kernel + modules?
If i understand what your trying to do, Install new kernel and modules?
!!!!!Before you try this, do some research for your device and make sure this is the correct action!!!!!
you are looking for a file called: zImage
It should be in <build path>/arch/arm/boot/
To install the new kernel, you put your device into fastboot
Code: adb reboot-bootloader
Then you can install the new kernel:
Code: fastboot flash zimage /<path to your zImage file>/zImage
Then you can boot your device and manually copy over the modules.
Note: I didn't see in your steps where you mentioned configuring the kernel, are you doing this?
Thanks for your reply.
the kernel i've already compiled like you mentioned and it is ok i've flashed the zImage.
But there is another part that is the platform module that corresponds to the system.
When you have a Rom there are 3 things inside:
- boot.img that has the zImage (kernel)
- meta-inf
- system
i'm changing the code in one file that corresponds to the nfc part and them compile the samsung sources
and google sources to get that system.
after compile the is one folder out that has system.img but i can't flash this .img file the mobile phone gets like a stone :S
All Black!
Please describe the process you are using to flash the system.img.
Have you though about just copying over the modified files?
Also, if you could create a step by step list of your process, maybe we can figure out what's going wrong.
i've compiled the google+samsung sources and this created the system.img.
Then i used Heimdall to choose only system to flash and It didn't work.
i've tryed also to change only the nfc.apk file put it in the app folder tryed to flash the ROM (in this case from Cyanogenmod) and it didn't work.
Thanks.
pec0 said:
i've compiled the google+samsung sources and this created the system.img.
Then i used Heimdall to choose only system to flash and It didn't work.
i've tryed also to change only the nfc.apk file put it in the app folder tryed to flash the ROM (in this case from Cyanogenmod) and it didn't work.
Thanks.
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have you tried to remove and install your nfc.apk using adb rather than trying to flash the entire rom? I would think all you need to do is mod the kernel, flash the kernel, then copy over any modules and replace the nfc.apk.

[Q] Hp slate 21 Kernel Compilation

Hi, I am looking to compile the hp slate 21 kernel
I Have the source code which I took from Hp Open Source at this link:
https://h20392.www2.hp.com/opensource/product.jsp?cat=100&e=true&fam=Desktop+PCs&prd=E2P18AA
The problem is that i don't know 3 things because the readmeFile inside the kernel is the Linux one and is not specific for the hp kernel:
1: The specific Toolchain required to build this kernel
2: The Configuration file for the HP slate 21 ( I took the one from /proc/config.gz config ) from the tablet
3: Which ARCH to choose arm,x86,ia64 etc...
ANY information like samsung kernel gives would be great
I know how to build Samsung kernels because in the readmefile that looks like this, there is enough information to know what to do:
HOW TO BUILD KERNEL FOR GT-P5113_XAR
1. How to Build
- get Toolchain
download and install arm-eabi-4.4.3 toolchain for ARM EABI.
Extract kernel source and move into the top directory.
$ export CROSS_COMPILE=/opt/toolchains/arm-2010q1/bin/arm-none-linux-gnueabi-
$ make android_espresso10_omap4430_r02_user_defconfig
$ make
2. Output files
- Kernel : Kernel/arch/arm/boot/zImage
- module : Kernel/drivers/*/*.ko
3. How to Clean
$ make clean
4. How to make .tar binary for downloading into target.
- change current directory to Kernel/arch/arm/boot
- type following command
$ tar cvf GT-P5113_XAR.tar zImage

[FAQ/HOWTO] An introduction to how-to-build a kernel for MT6589

Hi guys,
I was working on this since some time and here it is
Please read FAQ first
FAQ :
Can I compile a MT6589 kernel for every phone ?
As you know, a MT6589 kernel won't fit in every MT6589 smartphone because of specific configs/files in the kernel source tree.
So, if you compile my kernel which is expected to work on a Faea F2S don't expect it to work on a Acer Liquid E3 for example.
Conclusion : You have to get the kernel source for your phone​
How can I check my kernel source ?
Of course, this is not enough to see "source code for ZTE N986", you have to check if it's full or not and if it works.
Most people don't know what is working kernel source. You just have to read the GPL guidelines that every manufacturer have to complain with :
“ The source code for a work means the preferred form of the work for making modifications to it. For an executable work, complete source code means all the source code for all modules it contains, plus any associated interface definition files, plus the scripts used to control compilation and installation of the executable. ”
The part which has not to be included is the toolchain but there should reference to it (which toolchain to use)
For MT6589 kernel, the toolchains arm-eabi-4.6 and arm-linux-androideabi-4.6 should be used. (mtk used arm-linux-androideabi-4.6 for kernel but it should be arm-eabi-4.6)
So now you know which toolchain to grab and then for kernel source you have to check this minimal structure :
bionic
kernel
mediatek
build
config
custom
kernel
platform​README​
If I have kernel source, can I build it for my device ?
Erm... Sometimes the structure is here but the kernel source is messy... Why ?
Because you were not provided the matching source of the kernel used on your smartphone and the reasons are multiple (I won't give details).
So, the idea is to run a first build. If you get errors, then check the step above about toolchain and structure.
The next step for fixing errors is to play with source. Good luck for that.​
What are the benefits of a custom kernel for MT6589 ?
First big benefit is to introduce kitkat compatibility because there was an issue on android binder driver in mtk kernel source.
Next benefit is to be able to remove some stuff from mtk which is useless on user side and waste ressources (a lot of debug for example).
Others benefits will be in optimizations or new features (see frandom for example)​
HOWTO :
Build from my repo (specific devices supported) - It's not for compiling your kernel source but to understand how kernel build works​I explain how to build from my repo first because it can help you to understand how you should build kernel source
Prerequisites : A build environment (actually Ubuntu Saucy x64 with build-essentials, ccache, repo, java, perl v5.14+ and openssl) and I won't explain how to get one as there is multiple howto on the net.
For repo, the idea is to create a bin directory in your $HOME (usually /home/accountname/), copy repo binary inside it and then add this bin to $PATH var.
BE CAREFULL TO WHAT YOU DO WITH $PATH VAR ! I always see people doing :
Code:
export PATH=/home/foo/bin
this is erasing $PATH var, just check before and after with echo $PATH
So the idea is to introduce your path AFTER the actual $PATH var
This is easy...
Code:
export PATH=[COLOR="red"]$PATH:[/COLOR]/home/foo/bin
And of course, $PATH is reset once you close terminal and I won't explain how to set $PATH automatically.
Once you got this, everything should be working and it will be easy
Code:
mkdir workdir
cd workdir
repo init -u https://github.com/Dr-Shadow/android_kernel_mt6589_manifest.git -b master
repo sync
Then you should get this in your workdir :
kernel
manifest
mtk-tools
out
ramdisk
scripts
toolchain​Just do :
Code:
cd kernel
./certificates.sh
./build.sh
./certificates.sh is needed only once (it's for signing flashable zip and it will setup some keys for it, just reply to questions and don't add passphrase)
And of course, the build.sh contains most things you need to know on steps for building kernel (which commands to use) and you need to know how it works ​Build from your own kernel source​
I'm building the doc... I have to remind which vars need to be overriden
Reserved
Reserved #2
Thanks for making this thread brother it will help us to learn... Subscribed
Looking forward to the how-to to build with your own kernel source.
Dr-Shadow said:
Hi guys,
I was working on this since some time and here it is
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Thank you Dr-Shadow! This is very cool. I'm going to try it out!
Great
It's always nice to see further development on MTK Based Devices.
Regards
I'll chip in and say thanks too. Finally getting around to trying to compile Alcatel's OneTouch Hero (aka TCL Y910) provided sources.
I might be in as well with A820, but I'm relatively new to Android and have only done porting of 4.1 and 4.2 so far.
Haven't built anything although I have some knowledge about the source code and SDK, which I've only used for reference purposes and the tools from it.
Will try to compile the stock kernel this weekend, but I'm not quite sure if something else is needed, even if the kernel source seems complete to me.
I'm a quick learner and have a lot of programming experience in other technologies, even thought I'm more of a front-end developer these days.

[Completed] help build android source for my device

hello , i have a samsung tablet GT-P1000 "A3LGTP1000",found that its not original,it is a korean copy,anyway I have already downloaded "android-4.1.2_r2.1" and i had a successfuly build for samsung crespo just for testing the build.
Now i have downloaded the kernel of the tablet from "opensource samsung site" and had successfuly build it,now i have a "zimage" file at "GT-P1000/GT-P1000_Kernel/Kernel/arch/arm/boot/".
The question is i need to build the android source for this device.
how to add it to the lunch menu and build it?
Thank you in advance,this is my first post on Xda,hope i can get help from you all,best regards.
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hello , i have a samsung tablet GT-P1000 "A3LGTP1000",found that its not original,it is a korean copy,anyway I have already downloaded "android-4.1.2_r2.1" and i had a successfuly build for samsung crespo just for testing the build.
Now i have downloaded the kernel of the tablet from "opensource samsung site" and had successfuly build it,now i have a "zimage" file at "GT-P1000/GT-P1000_Kernel/Kernel/arch/arm/boot/".
The question is i need to build the android source for this device.
how to add it to the lunch menu and build it?
Thank you in advance,this is my first post on Xda,hope i can get help from you all,best regards.
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Anybody?
now i have the binaries "lib,framworks,vendor,build.prop......."
now what?
help please.
joek85 said:
hello , i have a samsung tablet GT-P1000 "A3LGTP1000",found that its not original,it is a korean copy,anyway I have already downloaded "android-4.1.2_r2.1" and i had a successfuly build for samsung crespo just for testing the build.
Now i have downloaded the kernel of the tablet from "opensource samsung site" and had successfuly build it,now i have a "zimage" file at "GT-P1000/GT-P1000_Kernel/Kernel/arch/arm/boot/".
The question is i need to build the android source for this device.
how to add it to the lunch menu and build it?
Thank you in advance,this is my first post on Xda,hope i can get help from you all,best regards.
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Hi and thank you for using XDA Assist
Try to head over here
It contains all the necessary things you should need to know.
Good luck!
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Hi and thank you for using XDA Assist
Try to head over here
It contains all the necessary things you should need to know.
Good luck!
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Thank you sir.Great guide really and very helpful,but this guide is for CM,i am downloading cm-12.1 nut you know it takes long time since my connection is pretty slow.In the meanwhile i am trying to build my existing AOSP wish i've already downloaded.
let's forget about this tablet.
I also downloaded the GT-I9300 files from opensource samsung site "GT-I9300_JB_Opensource.zip" and here is what it includes :
2 folders : Kernel , Platform.
2 files : README_Kernel.txt , README_Platform.txt.
The Platform folder contains :build,external,framework,vendor and build.sh.
Inside README_Kernel there is :
1. How to Build
- get Toolchain
From android git server , codesourcery and etc ..
- arm-eabi-4.4.3
- edit Makefile
edit "CROSS_COMPILE" to right toolchain path(You downloaded).
EX) CROSS_COMPILE= $(android platform directory you download)/android/prebuilt/linux-x86/toolchain/arm-eabi-4.4.3/bin/arm-eabi-
Ex) CROSS_COMPILE=/usr/local/toolchain/arm-eabi-4.4.3/bin/arm-eabi- // check the location of toolchain
$ make arch=arm m0_00_defconfig
$ make
2. Output files
- Kernel : arch/arm/boot/zImage
- module : drivers/*/*.ko
3. How to Clean
$ make clean
################################################################################
Inside README_Platform :
How to build Mobule for Platform
- It is only for modules are needed to using Android build system.
- Please check its own install information under its folder for other module.
[Step to build]
1. Get android open source.
: version info - Android 4.3
( Download site : http://source.android.com )
2. Copy module that you want to build - to original android open source
If same module exist in android open source, you should replace it. (no overwrite)
# It is possible to build all modules at once.
3. You should add module name to 'PRODUCT_PACKAGES' in 'build\target\product\core.mk' as following case.
case 1) e2fsprog : should add 'e2fsck' to PRODUCT_PACKAGES
case 2) libexifa : should add 'libexifa' to PRODUCT_PACKAGES
case 3) libjpega : should add 'libjpega' to PRODUCT_PACKAGES
case 4) KeyUtils : should add 'libkeyutils' to PRODUCT_PACKAGES
ex.) [build\target\product\core.mk] - add all module name for case 1 ~ 4 at once
PRODUCT_PACKAGES += \
e2fsck \
libexifa \
libjpega \
libkeyutils
4. excute build command
./build.sh user
Inside build.sh :
#!/bin/bash
################################################################################
#
# Build Script
#
# Copyright Samsung Electronics(C), 2010
#
################################################################################
################################################################################
# Useage
# : ./build.sh [mod]
#
# Example
# : ./build.sh eng
################################################################################
if [ "" = "$1" ]
then
echo --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
echo - Useage
echo - : ./build.sh [mod]
echo -
echo - Example
echo - : ./build.sh eng
echo --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
exit
fi
export CPU_NUMBER=16
export TARGET_BUILD_VARIANT=$1
################################################################################
# Common Path
################################################################################
TOP_DIR=$PWD
# set root path
export PLATFORMPATH="$TOP_DIR"
cd $PLATFORMPATH
make update-api
make -j$CPU_NUMBER PRODUCT-generic-$TARGET_BUILD_VARIANT
So i ignored build.sh and cd my jellybean source and did make -j8 PRODUCT-generic-eng.
it built sucessfully , now i have inside out/target/product/generic/ system.img and ramdisk.img and userdata.img.
But here is the question : Why Samsung does build it this way?why does not do it the normal way like CM does?
As i know that the generic build is for emulator right? so why samsung build a generic build?
Now after i have those imgs and the kernel Zimage , am i ready to go?am i on the right track?
If so ,how to flash the device?
I am sorry for bothering , thank you for your help.

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