*** THIS IS NOT JUST ANOTHER EFFORT TO CREATE YET ANOTHER CUSTOM ROM***
Though Android is opensource, a lot of things are unknown regarding ROM development/modification. There are many custom ROMs available for Galaxy 3 (and also other phones) and lot of people are flashing them and making their phone more responsive, productive and faster; but very few people actually knew how to go about developing the ROM.
What I intend here is to find out and document correct way to build ROM for our favorite Galaxy 3, which is very popular in India.
The goal will be to develop the ROM from Android source + Drivers from stock ROM while documenting the process so that large number of people can contribute to the development.
I will shortly update the posts with what I have done.
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Can anyone help me convert system.img and userdata.img file into files flash-able by ODIN?
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looking forward to what you come up with
Making one aint difficult keeping it bug free might get sometimes
Thanks rudolf895
I have experience in Android SDK and NDK development, but I am a noob when it comes to ROM development. Thats why this effort.
I have fetched android source using repo as well as I have also downloaded source for I5801 from Samsung open source website. After this I will look into extracting drivers from stock ROM and successfully compiling it for Galaxy 3.
rudolf895 said:
looking forward to what you come up with
Making one aint difficult keeping it bug free might get sometimes
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abhijeet.pathak said:
thanks rudolf895
i have experience in android sdk and ndk development, but i am a noob when it comes to rom development. Thats why this effort.
I have fetched android source using repo as well as i have also downloaded source for i5801 from samsung open source website. After this i will look into extracting drivers from stock rom and successfully compiling it for galaxy 3.
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best of luck
Looking forward to it!
abhijeet.pathak said:
Thanks rudolf895
I have experience in Android SDK and NDK development, but I am a noob when it comes to ROM development. Thats why this effort.
I have fetched android source using repo as well as I have also downloaded source for I5801 from Samsung open source website. After this I will look into extracting drivers from stock ROM and successfully compiling it for Galaxy 3.
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Do not fell shy to ask for help u need. Together we can make it better. We are with you whenever u need us.
ARMVK Dev Team
Thanks!
Thanks a lot for your support guys..
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Do not fell shy to ask for help u need. Together we can make it better. We are with you whenever u need us.
ARMVK Dev Team
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hehe, cant wait to see what you come up with, sounds promissing btw... i am also willing to help whereever i can, whereas this wont be too much in this case i guess.
good luck and thanx...
TY ..!
Thanx alot
This would be really helpful to alot of members here
interesting ! waiting ....
I applaud your thread, I myself was thinking about such a concept.
I wanna help, but I cant do that much (basic knowledge of C and basic/little knowledge of linux and adb).
I think first there should be a list of basic stuff. Like compiling the sources, extracting factoryrfs and co from your phone etc... Sometimes if you wanna start doing something and you dont know the basics you get scared off because of their apparent tremendous lack of knowledge.
I'd probably start dabbling if somebody told me how to compile the sources.
can you also specify your work environment, toolchain and such stuff, so anyone can start from zero? there is a kernel building vm image with all tools by sztupy somewhere on the forum that is eventually of interest, and there is also an extended version containing eclipse and some more tools for full android development:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=882010
hope this helps somebody...
Did you try using it? I think the scripts are specific and cant be used by us (without altercation)
no, i have absolutely no idea of kernel compilation and all that advanced stuff, but i guess it can be adapted for our use
Yup...me too in waitin line...Now i can say i dint made a mistake by buying it...
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Can anyone help me convert system.img and userdata.img file into files flash-able by ODIN?
Thanks
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maybe you can create a ".tar" package including all those files.. .tar is flashable in odin..
Android 4.2 is available for mediatek 6577.Yes i am telling the truth but the problem is no one has posted it here.
For example these mobile runs on android 4.2 and the chipset is mediatek 6577
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SECOND
THIRD
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So if anyone of you had purchased one of these devices kindly upload system folder of it + boot.img.It will be a huge help for all mediatek based devices.
Thank you.
sURE , I HAVE MICROMAX A89
lol
JB 4.2 on MT6577?
Even with the rom and kernel, you will need ALOT more to work with.
And did you forget Mediatek is Closed Source?
Wish you good luck, you will need it !
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JB 4.2 on MT6577?
Even with the rom and kernel, you will need ALOT more to work with.
And did you forget Mediatek is Closed Source?
Wish you good luck, you will need it !
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First read things clearly then post.
I have not started this tread for porting JB 4.2.xx i have started this tread to collect necessary files.
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First read things clearly then post.
I have not started this tread for porting JB 4.2.xx i have started this tread to collect necessary files.
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I actually read it
My reply was based in, what use can u actually have for JUST **hint**hint** the base system and Kernel source code?
Being the rest Closed Source, there isn't much you can do with JUST that.
Don't take it personal, i just hate these Comp. that dont comply with the Android GPL License.
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I actually read it
My reply was based in, what use can u actually have for JUST **hint**hint** the base system and Kernel source code?
Being the rest Closed Source, there isn't much you can do with JUST that.
Don't take it personal, i just hate these Comp. that dont comply with the Android GPL License.
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Well if we get our hands on ROMs that have the same chipset we might find a solution for the camera don't you think?
Let me help u with the source code for mtk 6577
code.openhub.net/project?pid=&ipid=402434&fp=402434&mp&projSelected=true&filterChecked
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This is an open question for all the mods. I just want to know what's the status of the INVESTIGATION on Andiroxu's kernel sources? His thread has been locked by @GermainZ for over a month and half and still no updates?
@justmpm mentioned that his sources are not available, but after checking I found that they are available here
https://github.com/ajaybhatia/canvas2
So please let us know any update that you have..
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This is an open question for all the mods. I just want to know what's the status of the INVESTIGATION on Andiroxu's kernel sources? His thread has been locked by @GermainZ for over a month and half and still no updates?
@justmpm mentioned that his sources are not available, but after checking I found that they are available here
https://github.com/ajaybhatia/canvas2
So please let us know any update that you have..
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Mutiny,
M with you @ibshar...
Vote for @andiroxu .. vote for @andiroxu ...
Is this investigation being done by Indian police? Coz if its taking time than must be our police..
Edit :what: I edited the tag
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jaunty said:
Mutiny,
M with you @ibshar...
Vote for @Abdiroxu.. vote for @Abdiroxu...
Is this investigation being done by Indian police? Coz if its taking time than must be our police..
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dude you tagged the wrong guy... it's Vote for @andiroxu
Yes Bro @ibshar M With U, @jaunty & @andiroxu Too . Great Thinking By You Bro Really @ibshar.
I Also Wanted To Know The Investigation Status But Wasn't Able To Know Mods Please Answer Our Question.
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This is an open question for all the mods. I just want to know what's the status of the INVESTIGATION on Andiroxu's kernel sources? His thread has been locked by @GermainZ for over a month and half and still no updates?
@justmpm mentioned that his sources are not available, but after checking I found that they are available here
https://github.com/ajaybhatia/canvas2
So please let us know any update that you have..
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Agree man. Mods are making me sick.
Reopen @andiroxu's thread :good:
I'm sorry but I can not comment on the state of the investigation and neither can GermainZ. Thanks for pointing out those sources, I will check to see if there is anything new and exciting .
I have always done my best to help all the developers get their work done and I am really proud of the ROM developers for this device, because your OEM has been less than 0% helpful. However, please be aware that a kernel that is not GPL compliant is warez and because xda was built by developers, xda takes a very strict stance on warez and on upholding the tenants and spirit of the GPL. That means that posting links, PMing, opening support threads, or even just asking some one to give it to you are all against xda rule #6.
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I'm sorry but I can not comment on the state of the investigation and neither can GermainZ. Thanks for pointing out those sources, I will check to see if there is anything new and exciting .
I have always done my best to help all the developers get their work done and I am really proud of the ROM developers for this device, because your OEM has been less than 0% helpful. However, please be aware that a kernel that is not GPL compliant is warez and because xda was built by developers, xda takes a very strict stance on warez and on upholding the tenants and spirit of the GPL. That means that posting links, PMing, opening support threads, or even just asking some one to give it to you are all against xda rule #6.
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@justmpm bro I know you are the most developer friendly mod for our Canvas 2 and I respect you a lot and appreciate all your support in our development threads.. :good:
But I think your are mistaken. The reason why Andiroxu's kernel thread was closed is because Varun Chitre suspected that his Thunderzap 2.0 kernels code had been used without his permission.
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Dear Ajay Bhatia,
I need to sound a bit rude here now.
First of all the kernel sources you posted DO NOT reflect your kernel build. This makes a huge violation to the GPL terms. You are trying to cheat the XDA Moderation Committee and all other developers. Simply uploading some other sources and altering the Makefile to reflect the kernel version number does not make it a 3.4.5 kernel. You are either fooling users here under the name of an upgraded kernel OR you are tricking the complete GPL system and the moderators here by uploading some other sources
2. Most important thing now, I never came into public like this for such purposes because I never met people like you. YOU ARE USING various patches from my kernel repository without proper acknowledgment and credits. The most important here is the vermagic hack which I author right from ThunderZap for ICS days. Without that fix you cannot change a DARN thing in kernel. You cannot set a name for your kernel, you cannot upgrade it to upstream levels due to vermagic string mismatches in the kernel which results into an unbootable build.
Now I am beginning to doubt that you are using COMPLETE ThunderZap 3.4.5 upgraded commitbase, if this is not the case, come-on tell me how many conflicts did you face while upgrading? How did you fix the dev_unlock issue while making a transition from 3.4.2-->3.4.3 ? Prove it.
GPL allows everyone's code to be used and modified for free but that doesn't mean no work was spent to do that. Till now you were just violating GPL by uploading only directories that had modified files but now when you are found to be using patches that I author without properly acknowledging it then this is a thing which I do NOT tolerate. I straight way call this stealing.
I require transparency in everything dealing with GPL, but in this case neither your kernel nor your sources are so.
REPORTED
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Now whether this is true or not it does not make this kernel a warez as there is no PAID version of this kernel in the market.! I am just going by the XDA Rules definition of warez listed in Rule 6
6. Do not post warez.
If a piece of software requires you to pay to use it, then pay for it. We do not accept warez nor do we permit any member to request, promote or describe ways in which Warez, cracks, serial codes or other means of avoiding payment, can be obtained. This is a site of developers, i.e. the sort of people who create such software. When you cheat a software developer, you cheat us as a community
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I beleive the rule that you think was broken by Andiroxu is XDA Rule #12 - Using the work of others
But if this is so, then please confirm it and let us know... :angel::fingers-crossed:
I am all in for GPL compliance and open source, but I would request you to be as open as possible about this investigation as well.
ibshar said:
@justmpm bro I know you are the most developer friendly mod for our Canvas 2 and I respect you a lot and appreciate all your support in our development threads.. :good:
But I think your are mistaken. The reason why Andiroxu's kernel thread was closed is because Varun Chitre suspected that his Thunderzap 2.0 kernels code had been used without his permission.
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Now whether this is true or not it does not make this kernel a warez as there is no PAID version of this kernel in the market.! I am just going by the XDA Rules definition of warez listed in Rule 6
I beleive the rule that you think was broken by Andiroxu is XDA Rule #12 - Using the work of others
But if this is so, then please confirm it and let us know... :angel::fingers-crossed:
I am all in for GPL compliance and open source, but I would request you to be as open as possible about this investigation as well.
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Sorry for any confusion. As I said, I can't really talk about what is going on with that kernel. I mentioned rule #6 in regards to all the people posting down load links, or offering to PM people, or asking for people to PM them a copy of a non GPL compliant kernel. It is considered warez, because the GPL requires that anybody who works on the the linux kernel (or other GPL protected code) to share the developments that they have made. This is the "price" you pay for being able to use the work of all the previous kernel developers.
Originally Posted by ibshar<br />
@justmpm bro I know you are the most developer friendly mod for our Canvas 2 and I respect you a lot and appreciate all your support in our development threads.. :good:<br />
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But I think your are mistaken. The reason why <b>Andiroxu's </b>kernel thread was <b>closed </b>is because <b>Varun Chitre</b> suspected that his <b>Thunderzap 2.0 kernels code</b> had been used without his permission. <br />
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<b>Now whether this is true or not it does not make this kernel a <font color="DarkRed">warez </font>as there is no PAID version of this kernel in the market.! I am just going by the XDA Rules definition of warez listed in Rule 6</b><br />
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I beleive the rule that you think was broken by Andiroxu is XDA Rule #12 - Using the work of others<br />
But if this is so, then please confirm it and let us know... :angel::fingers-crossed:<br />
<b>I am all in for GPL compliance and open source, but I would request you to be as open as possible about this investigation as well.</b>
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Sorry for any confusion. As I said, I can't really talk about what is going on with that kernel. I mentioned rule #6 in regards to all the people posting down load links, or offering to PM people, or asking for people to PM them a copy of a non GPL compliant kernel. It is considered warez, because the GPL requires that anybody who works on the the linux kernel (or other GPL protected code) to share the developments that they have made. This is the "price" you pay for being able to use the work of all the previous kernel developers.
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But code is in front of you. I even PM you about it about a month ago and you told me that you will compile it to know whether its fake or not. But you never turned back. Now this is thing of prestige.
You are spreading a wrong about me labeling me as a "CHEATER". Just tell me everything is in front of you with all source code and you are telling I am cheater. How come?
Kindly explain if the submission of source code on a public website as public repo doesn't make it open source? Due this behaviour sometimes I even feel not to make further commits. Now you tell me whether you want to curb the development or help it to continue?
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Yes, please solve this matter coz its very unpleasant to flash a rom without kernel,
Now, it's like drunk driving We getting boot loops, force closes, app installing issues, some get 3G call issue, OTG issue and many more coz we can't have Change log of kernel and issues related to. It and at one place.
Allegations by varun have took us to the past when we were asking for link to same.
A kernel developer who is working hard has to spread his work like this it's embarrassing, for himself and his dedication.
I seriously respect @andiroxu and I can't see his work to be called by some other words than appreciation.
I want to use my RIGHT TO INFORMATION, if it's available on XDA :what: to know about the results of investigation or the state of investigation.
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I will only say this.
Give proper credits, and you will have my respect
yeah im talking to you @andiroxu
There is no way you could compile that kernel, without varun.chitre15 commits, and patches.
Im not saying you didnt added some work on that Kernel, but saying It's all your work, it's just lying
As for the rest of you guys, this is just an HUGE disrespected of varun's work, im very ofended with this.
The guy that worked so hard for the last couple years for the development of YOUR phone, and this is how you pay him back?
I have reported SO MANY threads, where people where posting links to ""andiroxu's"" Kernel.
andiroxu on his thread, posted FALSE sources, thinking everybody is an noob.
Thread got closed of course, as those sources where indeed false
@justmpm , @GermainZ You guys have been doing an great job, cleaning all the threads
THANKS !
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I will only say this.
Give proper credits, and you will have my respect
yeah im talking to you @andiroxu
There is no way you could compile that kernel, without varun.chitre15 commits, and patches.
Im not saying you didnt added some work on that Kernel, but saying It's all your work, it's just lying
As for the rest of you guys, this is just an HUGE disrespected of varun's work, im very ofended with this.
The guy that worked so hard for the last couple years for the development of YOUR phone, and this is how you pay him back?
I have reported SO MANY threads, where people where posting links to ""andiroxu's"" Kernel.
andiroxu on his thread, posted FALSE sources, thinking everybody is an noob.
Thread got closed of course, as those sources where indeed false
@justmpm , @GermainZ You guys have been doing an great job, cleaning all the threads
THANKS !
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Brother for your kind information I released my kernel before varun and it was compiled successfully and used by people. @tri_zet has aware everybody about the dirty xonfigs to be removed before compilation. He is the one who released first and inspired everyone and help me too. If you still have any doubt that without varun it was impossible than you can visit OP and check the dates of the posts. Regarding patches by varun then my source code is still available on github and anybody is welcome to investigate it. Anyone can compile to check whether it will or not. You could be a big fan or Fowler of varun but that doesn't mean that you have not to listen others.
Thank you
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I will only say this.
Give proper credits, and you will have my respect
yeah im talking to you @andiroxu
There is no way you could compile that kernel, without varun.chitre15 commits, and patches.
Im not saying you didnt added some work on that Kernel, but saying It's all your work, it's just lying
As for the rest of you guys, this is just an HUGE disrespected of varun's work, im very ofended with this.
The guy that worked so hard for the last couple years for the development of YOUR phone, and this is how you pay him back?
I have reported SO MANY threads, where people where posting links to ""andiroxu's"" Kernel.
andiroxu on his thread, posted FALSE sources, thinking everybody is an noob.
Thread got closed of course, as those sources where indeed false
@justmpm , @GermainZ You guys have been doing an great job, cleaning all the threads
THANKS !
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All I am saying is, don't make such big allegations without any proof!!
Everybody in this forum respects Varun Chitre.
This thread is not intended to disrespect Varun or anybody else, this thread is here to get an UPDATE on the Investigations status on Andiroxu's kernel! It has been over a month since he has posted his source code on github and still NO ONE has checked or concluded that the source code is copied or anything., If you or anybody else here is saying we should not even ask about the status, then YOU are going against the OPEN SOURCE policy!
For your kind information, Andiroxu is the one whose kernel make Android 4.2 POSSIBLE for our device.! So ofcourse we will respect and support him!
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I will only say this.
Give proper credits, and you will have my respect
yeah im talking to you @andiroxu
There is no way you could compile that kernel, without varun.chitre15 commits, and patches.
Im not saying you didnt added some work on that Kernel, but saying It's all your work, it's just lying
As for the rest of you guys, this is just an HUGE disrespected of varun's work, im very ofended with this.
The guy that worked so hard for the last couple years for the development of YOUR phone, and this is how you pay him back?
I have reported SO MANY threads, where people where posting links to ""andiroxu's"" Kernel.
andiroxu on his thread, posted FALSE sources, thinking everybody is an noob.
Thread got closed of course, as those sources where indeed false
@justmpm , @GermainZ You guys have been doing an great job, cleaning all the threads
THANKS !
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Bro first don't it wrong....
but this matter (about copying) is between varun bro and andiroxu bro....
why not you leave this to them.. because I saw your all your comment you only support varun bro..
andiroxu bro uploaded his new source and doesn't get any reply back from mod...
that why this thread is created and you start about copying...
so it will be great if we left this to both of them...
superdragonpt said:
I will only say this.
Give proper credits, and you will have my respect
yeah im talking to you @andiroxu
There is no way you could compile that kernel, without varun.chitre15 commits, and patches.
Im not saying you didnt added some work on that Kernel, but saying It's all your work, it's just lying
As for the rest of you guys, this is just an HUGE disrespected of varun's work, im very i with this.
The guy that worked so hard for the last couple years for the development of YOUR phone, and this is how you pay him back?
I have reported SO MANY threads, where people where posting links to ""andiroxu's"" Kernel.
andiroxu on his thread, posted FALSE sources, thinking everybody is an noob.
Thread got closed of course, as those sources where indeed false
@justmpm , @GermainZ You guys have been doing an great job, cleaning all the threads
THANKS !
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Bro, let's take it as a neutral person.
I have used kernel by varun and andiroxu both.
But when I see a single post of yours anywhere on the A110 thread its completely against andiroxu, completely against. Is this fair?
If someone call you cheater how does this feel? Baseless allegations?
How cheap is this to call someone with bad words? And why to take it personal, how can you call him cheater?
It's embarrassing bro, please.
Non a single person disrespect varun here, non have even quoted his post on the kernel thread.
We are graceful to him and whenever he post something on our community, everyone feels blessed.
You always take side of varun sir and disrespect andiroxu, but why?
He is a human, working same as varun for us.
I didn't wanted to post any reply against you but I have seen your posts earlier which included same content.
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I think it is time for this thread to be closed. I don't think it is serving the purpose of the OP and some things have been said that are unfair to everyone.
I left this thread open, not so that people can point the finger of blame at each other, but to try and make it clear that this hasn't been forgotten or is being swept under the rug.
I also wanted to try and make you guys understand why ANY kernel with out GPL compliant source can not be linked, supported, talked about etc. This doesn't mean that the kernel developer is a bad guy, it is just the way that it has to be because of xda's rules on sharing and following the GPL.
Please, if you have any more issues or concerns, feel free to PM me and I will answer them as best I can.
Thanks!
justmpm
khan_frd2002 said:
Bro first don't it wrong....
but this matter (about copying) is between varun bro and andiroxu bro....
why not you leave this to them.. because I saw your all your comment you only support varun bro..
andiroxu bro uploaded his new source and doesn't get any reply back from mod...
that why this thread is created and you start about copying...
so it will be great if we left this to both of them...
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What about the question asked here? Why not to reply anything openly now because everything is open now?
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It is pretty funny that mods cant even investigate a single kernel in more then a month duration.lol....
I'm sorry but I can not comment on the state of the investigation and neither can GermainZ.
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If you cant even give us status then you guys must NOT lock the thread. Just some blah blah blah and diverting answer of our questions to some other crap.
First I am not here opposing anyone.
I have due respect for @andiroxu for making his awesome kernels, @varunchitre.15 for all his works and @justmpm for being so supportive and friendly :thumbup:
NOW COMING TO MY VIEWS REGARDING THIS DISCUSSION.
I am still thinking that was andiroxu sources really improper? Well I really cannot comment on this......
BUT if yes than why there is no update in his thread by @GermainZ that investigation is over and thread and thread closed due to improper sources and non-GPL complaint kernel.
(THOUGH I DONT THINK THIS.)
Also I think that the thread was made just to know status of investigation and by no means target at any allegations or stating who is right @superdragonpt. Also pls respect everyone. Atleast I think that results of investigation is not out yet. So pls....
And @justmpm....just a little thing ....------>(not asking about results of investigation)BUT IN WHOLE THREAD YOU SAID THAT I CANNOT SAY ANYTHING ABOUT THE STATE OF INVESTIGATION AND NEITHER GERMAINZ CAN.
I hope atleast we could get the status.
And if status is not possible than pls any reason behind even hiding the state of investigation?
Also andiroxu said that he have uploaded the new sources. Pls atleast (if possible) a little hint about status. Also andiroxu said that even he didn't received ant reply after the new sources. Atleast if possible pls reply him.
Also I request everyone to be polite... @UnNaMeD__ just making sarcastic remark on maderators investigation is not at all grceful.
@justmpm brother....pls don't close this thread. It is just a simpe question thread(though related to some deep matters.) And is fully supporting OP too.
******b/w andiroxu brother.....really no one (except one or two) calls you cheater. Instead we all have a due reapect for you. Also everyone always praises and appreciates your works.*******
Also I am against everyone who disrespect anyone....you are at xda and not at fb. So pls give respect to everyone and everyone or else you are going straightway against xda rules.
Gentlemen...
There is a reason why the whole situation takes so much time. The kernel development is covered under GNU GPL v2 license. It means that all necessary information should be available to every person interesting in compiling a kernel.
For example the informations about toolchain, defconfig etc. etc. The last thing is that the source is pushed as a one big commit, which makes things incredibly hard to investigate. It's like finding a needle in haystack. If you want an update, so be it. Our requirements were presented to andiroxu and we gave him plenty of time to fix his repositories. The perfect solution would be merging kernel sources from kernel.org with those available for you, but I understand that it's not an easy process but doable nonetheless.
I'm not going to attack anyone, but derailing this thread to talk issues between two developers is wrong and won't be tolerated. We are not My Little Pony and don't have to love each other, but respect to other's work was a ground on which XDA was built. I understand that varun can be upset and despite the fact that releasing a kernel = accepting the GPL license = allowing everybody to use every piece of code, credits should be given. It's not hard to type 2 lines of text and thank someone. Not to mention that it's one of XDA rules.
About non compliant kernel being warez. Technically you don't have to pay for kernel, but violating the GPL license means that kernel is illegal and can't be shared. Like warez, hence the comparison.
We need the evidence and unless we get it, the thread will remain closed.
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My Tweet links
1. https://twitter.com/NikhilG43348710/status/931252654822408192
2. https://twitter.com/NikhilG43348710/status/931255960013852672
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https://twitter.com/NikhilG43348710/status/931258807191191552
4. https://twitter.com/NikhilG43348710/status/931645298996158466
5. https://twitter.com/XiaomiIndia/status/932526470743801856
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https://twitter.com/XiaomiIndia/status/932956772695818242
7. https://twitter.com/NikhilG43348710/status/933344729663602694
8. https://twitter.com/NikhilG43348710/status/933708131082702848
Reserved
According to Jai Mani (Lead Product Manager of Xiaomi India)
"When asked about the status of kernel sources for its devices (with a specific mention of the Mi A1 from our end), Mr. Mani commented that Xiaomi’s focus is on providing quality kernel sources and not just uploaded for the sake of it (we assume he meant complying with the GPL…), like several OEMs in the lower budget market tend to do (if they release sources at all). The internal goal of the company is to release kernel sources within three months. Mr. Mani also commented that unlocking the bootloader of Xiaomi devices does not void warranty."
Sauce: https://www.xda-developers.com/xiaomi-mi-mix-2-indian-launch-review/
Welp, done.
I feel cheated tbh, does it really take this long for Xiaomi to release source for all devices?
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Done! I'm yet to buy this device and I'm waiting for the source code so that we can have some custom action.
Related stuff, OP5T launched yesterday and the company released its source code within 24 hours. That's some generous stuff.
hemantv said:
Done! I'm yet to buy this device and I'm waiting for the source code so that we can have some custom action.
Related stuff, OP5T launched yesterday and the company released its source code within 24 hours. That's some generous stuff.
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Exactly, Xiaomi should learn how things must be done.Honestly I just think they are up to something else and provide false arguments just to misguide users.I mean don't they maintain a proper Kernel tree while developing for their device.
Why did google allow an exception to Xiaomi to handle the software update themselves? If it was done by google, things would have been different. How can this be an android one device? Just because it comes with aosp rom?
Adromedemon said:
According to Jai Mani (Lead Product Manager of Xiaomi India)
" ...Xiaomi’s focus is on providing quality kernel sources and not just uploaded for the sake of it..."
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Wha... ... what does it should mean? They have to release the source used to compile the kernel running on the phone...
You don't compile a kernel, release the binary THEN do a complete quality check of the sources... come on mr. Mani, stop foolin around...
Here's another one.I request all mi a1 users to join this campaign.It will benefit us only.
https://twitter.com/NikhilG43348710/status/931645298996158466
An article at XDA about our issue.
https://www.xda-developers.com/xiaomi-not-released-kernel-sources-mi-a1/amp/
rebound821 said:
Wha... ... what does it should mean? They have to release the source used to compile the kernel running on the phone...
You don't compile a kernel, release the binary THEN do a complete quality check of the sources... come on mr. Mani, stop foolin around...
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You saved me some writings by putting those exact words.
ddaggebi said:
An article at XDA about our issue.
https://www.xda-developers.com/xiaomi-not-released-kernel-sources-mi-a1/amp/
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Yeah I tweeted about this.
Another one guys. Please show your support to have sources asap.
https://twitter.com/XiaomiIndia/status/932526470743801856
Tweeted! Done!
Let's hope xiaomi releases kernel sources soon..real soon!
https://twitter.com/XiaomiIndia/status/932956772695818242
Sorry for bad English.tweeted it in a hurry.
Doing it for many days !!! @drkhalidomer
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https://twitter.com/NikhilG43348710/status/933344729663602694
Another one guys.
https://twitter.com/NikhilG43348710/status/933708131082702848
https://www.quora.com/unanswered/Ki...el-to-device-launch?share=df82d3f7&srid=57Ki7
Here's a quora question link.Lets see what they answer