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[Q] gingerbread

As of right now, what is holding us back from porting gingerbread to our sidekicks? Is it drivers? Or a 2.3 kernel that runs? I need a list of what needs to be done exactly.
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See here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1557094
And, here:
http://rootzwiki.com/topic/22310-wipcm7-for-sidekick-4g/
Hope that helps!

Thank you, but I've seen both of those and followed them to the end. I'm looking for a specific list of what is needed to port gingerbread to our device. As in i may take up the task of porting it
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Would probably be a good idea to continue where windixxi left off since hes the closest person to get ginger working on our phone.

i think i remember Sduvick explaining that the drivers for this device are not exactly generic, so we really need an official Gingerbread kernel from Samsung. i'm pretty sure he tried porting a gb kernel from another device, but without updated drivers for the SK4G, it was basically impossible. that's how i understand it anyway.

Thank you yogi for the info and yes pintek im aware of windxixi great work but i cant figure out his github at all. Its not labeled well.. so more or less its a drivers issue?
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Roundtableprez said:
Thank you yogi for the info and yes pintek im aware of windxixi great work but i cant figure out his github at all. Its not labeled well.. so more or less its a drivers issue?
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Basically? That's what I understood as well.

So instead of trying to port drivers we would have to write new drivers in theory since we don't have a source to build from?
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Roundtableprez said:
So instead of trying to port drivers we would have to write new drivers in theory since we don't have a source to build from?
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It's no small job. Here's sduvick's assessment of the issue:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=22765446&postcount=7

Thanks for the reading orange. Gave me the idea that the kernel is going to have to be a makeshift mix and match type thing from kernels from multiple phones.
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Roundtableprez said:
Thanks for the reading orange. Gave me the idea that the kernel is going to have to be a makeshift mix and match type thing from kernels from multiple phones.
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I agree.
As mentioned previously, maybe windixxi can provide some insight as well.
You're probably going to need some experience and knowledge of coding (i.e. C, Python, Java) and access to a Linux rig of some sort as well..

Yes im going to setup a linux enviroment soon i was thinking ubuntu but i havent setup a linux in a while are their any better alternatives?
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Roundtableprez said:
Yes im going to setup a linux enviroment soon i was thinking ubuntu but i havent setup a linux in a while are their any better alternatives?
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I recommend installing a hard drive specifically for your Linux environment and using the bios to switch between your boot OS.
But, I also have Ubuntu installed inside of VirtualBox. It's a bit slow, but it works inside of Windows.

so awesome that Samsung are such *****es about this haha

Sounds like i may be in need of a better computer. Ill see what i can do with what i have and start looking into kernels with stuff we need
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I think there's a kernel guide here you could look at.
A OC/UV Kernel would be fabulous.

Reviewers said:
I think there's a kernel guide here you could look at.
A OC/UV Kernel would be fabulous.
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I might try that to get me back into the groove of things, things are going slow with classes though so nobody should get their hopes up yet. But if i manage to buil an oc/uv kernel sucessfully, then my next project will be working on a gingerbread kernel. Ill keep you guys posted in the weeks to come.
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Thanks man we are in need of some serious love for our devices.
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Roundtableprez said:
Yes im going to setup a linux enviroment soon i was thinking ubuntu but i havent setup a linux in a while are their any better alternatives?
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If you (or other SK4G developers) are interested, I may be able to arrange a build server.

As in a place to host the kernels we build?
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Publicity for our phone

So lately I've been asking developers for specific main stream roms so far this is what I've got accomplished but anyone just remember devs are ppl too and don't be afraid to ask them for a rom if they are not busy and have access to the device most will gladly help out
Trying to find out if 3D Max roms are flashable for us - 6/19/2012 - completed (possible) used Acura 3dmax kernel and rom
Asked for Ubuntu - already works with background. Img and vnc - COMPLETED
Asked for miui - someone is currently working on this (WIP)
Asked for AOKP - they need the device
asked to get our picture up on the main cyanogenmod devices site - they said it will be up soon its on there Todo list - COMPLETED
Asked about CM9 - they have alpha port but awaiting certain drivers to ensure a clean smooth rom
Any other ideas you can ask around to the devs on here and different sites and see what you can get out of them lets see if we can make a great phone one of those that gets the attention it deserves
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Franzferdinan51 said:
So lately I've been asking developers for specific main stream roms so far this is what I've got accomplished but anyone just remember devs are ppl too and don't be afraid to ask them for a rom if they are not busy and have access to the device most will gladly help out
Asked for Ubuntu - already works with background. Img and vnc
Asked for miui - someone is currently working on this (WIP)
Asked for AOKP - they need the device
asked to get our picture up on the main cyanogenmod devices site - they said it will be up soon its on there Todo list
Asked about CM9 - they have alpha port but awaiting certain drivers to ensure a clean smooth rom
Any other ideas you can ask around to the devs on here and different sites and see what you can get out of them lets see if we can make a great phone one of those that gets the attention it deserves
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Are these merely compiled rumors, or direct answers from devs?

All of these are from Devs the only one that is community rumors / semi-confermed is CM9 I say semi bcuz so many ppl have said it an vouched that its true
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Franzferdinan51 said:
All of these are from Devs the only one that is community rumors / semi-confermed is CM9 I say semi bcuz so many ppl have said it an vouched that its true
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Missing DSP firmware news came directly from Ricardo himself, so it should be confirmed
https://plus.google.com/115049428938715274412/posts/PbFKY6uBt9K

Where can i find ubuntu for this phone?sounds very awesome
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MANBEARPIG69 said:
Where can i find ubuntu for this phone?sounds very awesome
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Try here : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1696091
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Franzferdinan51 said:
So lately I've been asking developers for specific main stream roms so far this is what I've got accomplished but anyone just remember devs are ppl too and don't be afraid to ask them for a rom if they are not busy and have access to the device most will gladly help out
Asked for Ubuntu - already works with background. Img and vnc
Asked for miui - someone is currently working on this (WIP)
Asked for AOKP - they need the device
asked to get our picture up on the main cyanogenmod devices site - they said it will be up soon its on there Todo list
Asked about CM9 - they have alpha port but awaiting certain drivers to ensure a clean smooth rom
Any other ideas you can ask around to the devs on here and different sites and see what you can get out of them lets see if we can make a great phone one of those that gets the attention it deserves
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Yeah we also would like to have in our hands the omapflash for o3D.. many users have/had to send their phones to LG for boot repair. but the Gnex has a 7mb script that repairs the bootloader in 2 mins.. LG changes whole board

I thought I saw that on the boards the other day actually
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Anybody have any interesting projects they r doing on our phone or know of someone working on something cool and interesting on our phone
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Porting?

I need help porting a rom. I'm wondering if its even possible, really. But if it is, I can't do it. I have tried numerous tutorials in the forums as well as multiple other sites, and have been working on this port for a couple days now. Don't call me crazy, but I'm trying to port a stock/rooted ics rom from the att galaxy note. I like the way it looks, and would love to have it on my device. Or at least the option to. So, my question is, would someone be willing to work with me one on one in porting this or porting it for me. I could donate when I get a job. Thanks in advance.
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You can check my guide to port ROMs:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1791006
If Galaxy Note uses another CPU, it is not possible. Nexus S is ARMv7
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The note is armv7 as well. I will certainly try your guide, though.
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I can not for the life of me get my port to start flashing. I keep getting installation aborted with no error code. The first two times I was using cm9 rc2 as base, and the third time I used stock ICS as base. Still getting confused on the build.prop and updater-script. If you could give me more information on that or possibly do that part for me I would greatly appreciate it. I would of course do the rest myself. Thanks.
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Rom Help

I am not new to flashing roms on to my tab 2(gt-p3113) and in my search for the coolest most stable and fastest roms but as I searched around I could on find 2 developers CM I tryed there JB from but I don't like it kinda buggy after going through it then I looked again and I found that AOKP made a few roms for my device I am currently running there JB rom and I is OK but I dont like JB that much so now I come here to look and the same roms popped up but in older versions(and current) I want a completely custom rom like blu kuban( for epic 4g touch) thank you for any help
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try saying all that again, but this time use your words. in english use punctuation marks as well.

Why is it so hard to get some good help on here most people are ass holes and the ones that give good advice no one even listens to them I did research I know most roms for my devices and I know how to flash I just wanted a rom that isn't JB based and to be custom
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AndroidGeek97 said:
Why is it so hard to get some good help on here most people are ass holes and the ones that give good advice no one even listens to them I did research I know most roms for my devices and I know how to flash I just wanted a rom that isn't JB based and to be custom
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because noone freakin understands your stupid post. it was a garbeled mess with no puncuation or structure.....

As i understand you need an old custom rom that is not jb so try cm9 from www.teamhacksung.org
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[need] a real developer for ace 2 / team building

WE NEED A REAL DEVELOPER NOW.
OR BUILD A TEAM FOR ACE 2.
*MODDER
*THEMER
*CREATOR KERNEL
*CREATOR MIUI ROM
*CREATOR AOKP/AOSP/CM
*EDITOR
*TESTER
*GRAPHICS ARTIST TO BUILD PNG IMAGES ICON (YOU CAN USE PHOTOSHOP)
THATS ALL WE NEED
I HOPE WE UNITE FOR THAT THINGS.
If all of you want create a TEAM
we can Create A Name of our Team for Ace 2.
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How about "Team Codina | Galaxy Ace 2" ?

ddikodroid said:
How about "Team Codina | Galaxy Ace 2" ?
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Where they Are??
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Serge2101 from russian site 4pda. He does CM for ace 2. More information here http://4pda.ru/forum/index.php?showtopic=369612&view=findpost&p=22080983

What is with @kyrillos13 he has a lot of experience and made many good working roms without his rom i think i had destroyed my galaxy 3 thx you kyrillos13

Some people on 4pda are building CM and MIUI, and I can be a tester.. what about it?.)

i am still learning but i can help

Rooobertinhooo said:
i am still learning but i can help
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I am also learning now...

Where is Bangzor? He tried to build AOSP before -.-'
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maybe wi'll try to build ubuntu touch?.)

kentone said:
Where is Bangzor? He tried to build AOSP before -.-'
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ppl made a good job here, and "forced" him to leave Ace2 and develop for xperia sola instead if I'm right....

mojito0 said:
ppl made a good job here, and "forced" him to leave Ace2 and develop for xperia sola instead if I'm right....
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.mOpinion
Hmm. I see so that's the story. Well, people here are too impatient. Its not like other ROMs can make their phone 2x as cool and fast as stock. Hell, I actually prefer stock. The only difference I see is Theme Chooser (Except ParanoidAndroid's total UI Customization and different modes). which by the way is already available for non-CM/AOKP ROMs. The only reason I want to get CM for this phone is for hopes that even when Sammy abandons this phone, we'd still be able to run a recent version of android. 4.2.2 is no big deal for me, its still jellybean for chrissakes. I'd tear the world apart if we were still on GB and KLP or whatever 5.X will be called is already out.
I guess its best to wait. We waited a pretty long time for jelly bean but why replace something that's not broken? Still is just software, I doubt those ROMs can satisfy me.
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Sadly, there's no one left, OsamaGhareeb knows programming (he can help with the sources) but he's MIA here on Ace II section. Then there's hafizduddin, who builds the kernels. Aaaaand there's OldDroid who said he'd be getting an Ace II and build something for it but he's MIA now too (i think he's active but I don't think he'd get this phone IMO)
So, that said, anyone else here who knows programing/Linux operation?
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I can code and know enough Linux to get by (have a Ubuntu VM setup).
Will need some tutoring and examples but should not take long to get up to speed.
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I can help test roms and kernels.

AndyC76 said:
Will need some tutoring and examples but should not take long to get up to speed.
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http://4pda.ru/forum/index.php?s=&showtopic=198711&view=findpost&p=5613865 here there are instructions to Ubuntu...but not Ubuntu Touch, I think we'll need another type of example...

I was able to boot ubuntu back in GB it wasnt smooth at all..I could help with icons am good with photoshop although.. I find it prity useless at this point we only have some modifications rather then REAL work
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i am tester?

we just need kernelsmith, we dont have any ...

Rooobertinhooo said:
we just need kernelsmith, we dont have any ...
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well, I can handle kernel.

i can be modder, themer, editor, tester and graphics artist) I'm a designer, so i have skills in photoshop, and other image editors, and i have experience modding some ROMs for chinese tablets xD