First of all, i hope the mods and admins forgive me that i open this thread in the development section, it would better fit to general, but i noticed that the developers aren't really present at the general section, if i'm wrong please move it.
This thread is build to become an collection of our developers knowledge that helps newcomers to androiddevelopment to start with it. I know out there are some guides already and in every thread there's a little bit of it, but i would really like to collect as much as possible at one place, if it's not your opinion delete it.
It's not ment to become an step by step guide (but if anyone will write one i'm sure not upset ), it should be an collection of links, and posts of special parts of development, cause i think most developers aren't the overall specialists, but kings in their section^^ and the readers of these informations can compile what they want from it.
So pls dear android developers share your knowledge with us
There are some links i found:
Basic Guide Links:
[GUIDE] How to create a your own ROM
HOW TO: Build your own rom, by ITJE **UPDATED 11 nov**
[Q] Building ROMs
How to Cook a Rom
Android kitchen:
[KITCHEN][September 10 '11] Android Kitchen, v0.179 [Linux / Mac / Windows]
decompiling changing and recompiling apks:
apktool
apk manager
Tectas said:
This thread is build to become an collection of our developers knowledge that helps newcomers to androiddevelopment to start with it.
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There is already an excellent place for this. http://www.xda-developers.com
Hope this helps.
InfernalByte said:
There is already an excellent place for this. http://www.xda-developers.com
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Hahaha....Really helpful.
Tectas said:
First of all, i hope the mods and admins forgive me that i open this thread in the development section, it would better fit to general, but i noticed that the developers aren't really present at the general section, if i'm wrong please move it.
This thread is build to become an collection of our developers knowledge that helps newcomers to androiddevelopment to start with it. I know out there are some guides already and in every thread there's a little bit of it, but i would really like to collect as much as possible at one place, if it's not your opinion delete it.
It's not ment to become an step by step guide (but if anyone will write one i'm sure not upset ), it should be an collection of links, and posts of special parts of development, cause i think most developers aren't the overall specialists, but kings in their section^^ and the readers of these informations can compile what they want from it.
So pls dear android developers share your knowledge with us
There are some links i found:
Basic Guide Links:
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Much appreciated, I've incoroported these posts into a new section called Development Guides within the Development INDEX thread
Anymore useful finds will be appreciated.
Added an link!
Thanks so much for this!!
Hello forum,
I currently own a Samsung Galaxy Player, and could use some guidance from the members here to point out some go too's threads in the community. Since it's a rather large community, I would like to learn how to make a complete recovery of my device that would be flash-able, and maybe some quick points on other ways to start off with a device. It'll be grateful for those who can show me the way, before I start posting questions that shouldn't be under my device since I own a couple of other androids. Thank you for your time!
Jisrest said:
Hello forum,
I currently own a Samsung Galaxy Player, and could use some guidance from the members here to point out some go too's threads in the community. Since it's a rather large community, I would like to learn how to make a complete recovery of my device that would be flash-able, and maybe some quick points on other ways to start off with a device. It'll be grateful for those who can show me the way, before I start posting questions that shouldn't be under my device since I own a couple of other androids. Thank you for your time!
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Ck out Titanium Backup.
Thanks for the idea, however I'm interested in making an flashable (odin) file for my device. Any clue how to go about it?
Jisrest said:
Hello forum,
I currently own a Samsung Galaxy Player, and could use some guidance from the members here to point out some go too's threads in the community. Since it's a rather large community, I would like to learn how to make a complete recovery of my device that would be flash-able, and maybe some quick points on other ways to start off with a device. It'll be grateful for those who can show me the way, before I start posting questions that shouldn't be under my device since I own a couple of other androids. Thank you for your time!
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OK, here it is:
[GUIDE] Compile CWM Recovery
[DEV]How to compile TWRP touch recovery
Also, there should be many other Tutorials out there lying in Device-specific forums for compiling recovery. Search Google giving the keywords like:
Code:
how to compile recovery site:forum.xda-developers.com
hey all, just joined the forum, been lurking for a while, trying to learn about the whole rooting process. i am still not 100% confident on the whole thing, but i am thinking about giving it a shot.
have had a few smart phones, all from t-mobile except for this last one, which is a samsung galaxy s3 from verizon, running android 4.1.2. i have watched a bunch of videos, and read a bunch of threads, but want to make sure i don't turn my phone into a brick by doing this, so i am asking here now.
if i follow the instructions in the video by officialphonerebel for the SCH-I535 will that give me root access? i tried to post a link to the video but since i am a new member the site won't allow me to do that. what else do i need to do in order to delete all the bloatware that comes pre-installed? do i need to unlock the bootloader? or will the process described in the video do that already?
thanks in advance from a dumb union plumber and pipe welder...
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kennyglass123 said:
Please read forum rules before posting
Questions and help issues go in Q&A
Thread moved
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Ok, sorry about that, thanks for moving it.
However, you found the time to move my thread, but not to help me? Cool, thanks for that too.
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a.demarco said:
hey all, just joined the forum, been lurking for a while, trying to learn about the whole rooting process. i am still not 100% confident on the whole thing, but i am thinking about giving it a shot.
have had a few smart phones, all from t-mobile except for this last one, which is a samsung galaxy s3 from verizon, running android 4.1.2. i have watched a bunch of videos, and read a bunch of threads, but want to make sure i don't turn my phone into a brick by doing this, so i am asking here now.
if i follow the instructions in the video by officialphonerebel for the SCH-I535 will that give me root access? i tried to post a link to the video but since i am a new member the site won't allow me to do that. what else do i need to do in order to delete all the bloatware that comes pre-installed? do i need to unlock the bootloader? or will the process described in the video do that already?
thanks in advance from a dumb union plumber and pipe welder...
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1.Does the video show you how to root from 4.1.2 jelly bean?
2. Yes you need to unlock the bootloader in order to flash anything.
3. Most custom ROMs have bloatware removed.
4. The only way to brick your phone is by flashing something meant for another device.
5. Kenny is a moderator so he doesn't really have to help you just moderate the forums which he did.
a.demarco said:
Ok, sorry about that, thanks for moving it.
However, you found the time to move my thread, but not to help me? Cool, thanks for that too.
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Kenny moves threads once they are reported so don't go subtly suggesting anything.
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jmxc23 said:
1.Does the video show you how to root from 4.1.2 jelly bean?
2. Yes you need to unlock the bootloader in order to flash anything.
3. Most custom ROMs have bloatware removed.
4. The only way to brick your phone is by flashing something meant for another device.
5. Kenny is a moderator so he doesn't really have to help you just moderate the forums which he did.
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Thank you for the info. The video I watched said 4.1.2/4.1.1., so I am not sure if they require the same procedure or not.
So after I root the phone, I need to flash a custom ROM? I can't just run an unlocked stock version of 4.1.2?
Understood about the bricking, I will pay attention and read what I am flashing first to make sure it is for my device
This forum must run differently than other forums. I am a supermod over on a motorcycle racing website, and we need to be knowledgable about what we are moderating, and give advice and help the members, not just moderate.
SlimSnoopOS said:
Kenny moves threads once they are reported so don't go subtly suggesting anything.
Sent from my SCH-I535 using xda app-developers app
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I wasn't subtly suggesting anything. I think I was pretty straightfoward saying that in addition to moving my thread he could have helped me answer my questions.
Follow the instructions in below post
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=35418324
This will give you rooted stock rom.
Thanks doesn't hurt....
a.demarco said:
hey all, just joined the forum, been lurking for a while, trying to learn about the whole rooting process. i am still not 100% confident on the whole thing, but i am thinking about giving it a shot.
have had a few smart phones, all from t-mobile except for this last one, which is a samsung galaxy s3 from verizon, running android 4.1.2. i have watched a bunch of videos, and read a bunch of threads, but want to make sure i don't turn my phone into a brick by doing this, so i am asking here now.
if i follow the instructions in the video by officialphonerebel for the SCH-I535 will that give me root access? i tried to post a link to the video but since i am a new member the site won't allow me to do that. what else do i need to do in order to delete all the bloatware that comes pre-installed? do i need to unlock the bootloader? or will the process described in the video do that already?
thanks in advance from a dumb union plumber and pipe welder...
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follow the directions in this thread >>>> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2046439 and you will be rooted with an unlocked botloader and ready to flash.
from there you you can stay stock rooted and remove apps yourself. alot of people like titanium back up for that. or you can flash a touchwiz/samsung based ROM that has most if not all of the bloatware removed and allows to add what you want thru the installer at setup. you can find these ROMs in android development. or you can flash an AOSP (android open source project) ROM that is based off "pure google" with developer mods and preferences included. you can find these ROMs in original android development.
backup your phone. i use nandroid and nandroid manager but there are others that may work better for you. only flash stuff for vzw. have fun.
a.demarco said:
Ok, sorry about that, thanks for moving it.
However, you found the time to move my thread, but not to help me? Cool, thanks for that too.
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Be careful! Moderators do not have knowledge of every device. We are here to moderate based on forum rules. Learn to read the rules and how to search. Moderators are volunteers responsible for over 35 device forums and are not here to do the searching for you.
Your attitude will get you less and less people wanting to help you. XDA is NOT a support site. It is a Development site.
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Be careful! Moderators do not have knowledge of every device. We are here to moderate based on forum rules. Learn to read the rules and how to search. Moderators are volunteers responsible for over 35 device forums and are not here to do the searching for you.
Your attitude will get you less and less people wanting to help you. XDA is NOT a support site. It is a Development site.
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be careful of what?
and now i understand that this forum is different than the others i frequent. like i said, i am a supermod (voluntarily as well) on another site, and on that site, all of our mods, supermods, and admins need to be familiar with all aspects of what they are moderating, so i assumed (incorrectly apparently) that this site was run the same. my apologies for that.
my attitude? i thought it was rude of you to just moderate the thread, and not even let me know whether or not you could help or not. it was fine to tell me you moved the thread, and it was my fault for posting it in the wrong section, but all you had to say was "hey listen, i don't know much about your device, but you posted it in the wrong section, so i moved it for you." and everything would have been fine.
i read tons of "support" threads on this site, and was not aware that it was for developers only, again, my apologies. can you direct me to a site that is for support please?
for those of you that helped, i thank you.
a.demarco said:
be careful of what?
and now i understand that this forum is different than the others i frequent. like i said, i am a supermod (voluntarily as well) on another site, and on that site, all of our mods, supermods, and admins need to be familiar with all aspects of what they are moderating, so i assumed (incorrectly apparently) that this site was run the same. my apologies for that.
my attitude? i thought it was rude of you to just moderate the thread, and not even let me know whether or not you could help or not. it was fine to tell me you moved the thread, and it was my fault for posting it in the wrong section, but all you had to say was "hey listen, i don't know much about your device, but you posted it in the wrong section, so i moved it for you." and everything would have been fine.
i read tons of "support" threads on this site, and was not aware that it was for developers only, again, my apologies. can you direct me to a site that is for support please?
for those of you that helped, i thank you.
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Thread closed, I will assume you feel it necessary to vent your frustrations, but again, your above post does nothing towards the contribution and/or furthering of development.
One of the main rules of XDA is to read and follow the posting rules prior to posting. Nowhere in these rules is there a requirement for, or of, a moderator to answer your questions just because you asked one. We act on reported posts from users that violate XDA posting rules, and yours did.
If you are a moderator elsewhere, you should be familiar with the codes and standards that it takes to moderate. Firing back and getting the last word in to moderators here is not a classy or nice thing, might be on the site you volunteer on, but not here.
Now, KennyGlass123 may unlock so that you can reply to him. Or, you could have used the PM system to express your dissatisfaction of things. But you did not, hence, me locking this thread.
Have a good weekend.
Hello Everyone,
In an effort to clean up Android General, all the sticky threads have been linked to this thread. This should give everyone, especially people using mobile apps, a better user's experience. Please leave your suggestions for new threads to be added to this list and a moderator will attend to them when necessary.
Master Sticky list for the "Android" forums: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=816994
ANDROID GENERAL
[LOTK]Android Terms,Slang,Definitions & Laiman Terms Android Guides UPDATED! 07/26/13 by Diablo67
[TUTORIAL] How to create and install android bootanimations from scratch by -JohnCarter-
[GUIDE] [INFO] All about SD CARDS - which one, why and how! Posts 1-3. by NYLimited
[Complete INFO guide] ALL ABOUT ANDROID (4.3 updated) by AmanMehta007
[GUIDE]New To Adb And Fastboot Guide by ricky310711
[GUIDE] - The differences between Odex and Deodex Files by philos64
[Guides & Links] ANDROID UNIFIED MODS THREAD by tdunham
[ROOT GUIDE][ALL ROOT TOOLS IN ONE PLACE][With and W/O PC][Root and Unbrick phones]
Finally
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Please leave your suggestions for new threads to be added to this list and a moderator will attend to them when necessary.
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Finally, I kept wondering why XDA cannot be organised, and cannot adopt this system for all threads and stickies meaning all rules and XDA guides, should be here too, instead of being another sticky by another MOD. Thus the moment a guest or member clicks on this link or meant to pop up automatically the moment anyone visit this forum, they have it all.
References and guides and note worthy XDA articles can all be linked here . similar to the master guide you have already mentioned but including all the MOD's request , for every-time there is New MOD, I notice another sticky, all well meant and needed BUT can be placed in one sticky, is what I would think is a better organized forum. IMHO
And this thread should be managed by all MOD's instead of just one, who might retire or may be too busy with other tasks
Members, Please do not post in this thread unless you have a sticky request. Any off topic posts will be deleted immediately
If the title of my thread could be changed from 50 to 100, that'd be great.
Thanks.
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@justmpm Please consider adding my thread to the list
"✭[GUIDE][26-07-2016]Extreme Battery Life Thread(Greenify+Amplify+Power Nap)✭"
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Please see whether you find my thread worth "stickifying"
It's a dt2w kernel module v2.0
https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/general/module-double-tap-to-wake-v2-0-t3722127
YnaGation said:
Hello
Im looking for information on unlocking sprint phones. IMEI is clean, but as always phone is locked and policy requirements are not meet to unlock it. Any suggestions? I dont want to root, and sprint codes are hard to find, while at&t is easy for whatever reason.
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General Questions, questions about a device that does not have it's own section, should be asked in https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2257421 or start you're own thread in https://forum.xda-developers.com/general/help
General Android questions should be asked in https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2259645
or create your own thread in
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could you consider adding adb fastboot one click installer:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/general/tool-adb-fastboot-installer-tool-windows-t3999445
Thanks