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Source Code Released

Hi All,
Not sure if anyone has seen this yet but on Asus' website under the downloads section they have the ICS source code!
Sorry can't post the link as I have not posted enough! I can't wait to get my own TF700T now and play around. And I also can't wait to see what the experienced devs can do with this magnificent tab!

I only see the kernel source code. That is, the source code for the Linux kernel. It has already been put to use in the TWRP recovery.
ASUS are required to release that source code according to the GPL license. Android itself doesn't have that requirement, since it's licensed under the Apache license instead. Unless you show me another link, I don't think ASUS has released their Android system source code.

firetech said:
I only see the kernel source code. That is, the source code for the Linux kernel. It has already been put to use in the TWRP recovery.
ASUS are required to release that source code according to the GPL license. Android itself doesn't have that requirement, since it's licensed under the Apache license instead. Unless you show me another link, I don't think ASUS has released their Android system source code.
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Noted

Moved to General, as this isn't a development thread.

[GPL] [Apache] Crackdown on GPL and Apache Complience

Hello,
It has been brought to our attention that many kernels and/or ROM's (where applicable) posted in this section are not fully compliant with the GNU General Public Licence v2 (GPL v2) and for CyanogenMod ROM's the Apache licence.
This is quite frankly not acceptable so we are initiating a crackdown on this.
For kernel developers: You must provide FULL source code, not just the edits you made (reference here). Your source code must also be up-to-date with any binary releases. If in doubt, update your github first, then release the binary, NOT the other way round.
For CyanogenMod ROM developers: CyanogenMod is OpenSourced under the Apache Licence 2.0 and as such you don't need to upload your source code, though under the "spirit of OpenSource" it would be morally right to do so, however, we will not force you to do this, that is your choice to make.
For ALL ROM developers: If your ROM contains a boot.img file or a zimage file then you must state firstly whether it is your kernel or another user's kernel and secondly you must provide a link to the source code if it is your kernel and a link to the other user's kernel thread if you use another user's kernel.
The full GNU GPL v2 can be read here >>> http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html
The FAQ for the GPL v2 can be read here >>> http://www.gnu.org/licenses/old-licenses/gpl-2.0-faq.html
Why you cannot provide just the edits you made? Read here >>> http://www.gnu.org/licenses/old-licenses/gpl-2.0-faq.html#DistributingSourceIsInconvenient
The Apache Licence 2.0 can be read here >>> http://www.apache.org/licenses/LICENSE-2.0.html
XDA-Developers and the GPL article here >>> http://www.xda-developers.com/android/xda-developers-and-the-gpl/
I have posted notices in many users ROM/kernel threads and those people have 3 days (from the time this post was posted) to provide full kernel source. If you need more time then please contact me via PM. If you are unable to provide source code after the decided time then your thread will be closed and download links removed.
Regards,
Jonny

Ok, the 3 days were up yesterday but due to time constraints I won't start chasing people up on this until much later tonight or tomorrow. If users who were notified by me 4 days ago do not have source code up by tomorrow and have not contacted me, they have no excuse and their threads will be closed so I would suggest uploading it if not already done so.

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GNU General Public License, version 2​​
Kernel Developers:
In order to be fully GPL compliant, your sources must:
Successfully build and produce a valid output file, which is the same format as provided in the binary
Contain all source code, interface definition files, scripts used to control compilation and installation of the executable (it is not required to include the actual compiler/toolchain, but sufficient information should be made available to obtain the SAME configuration, including compiler flags, as used to build the binary version as released)​
ROM Developers:
If your ROM uses custom boot.img the source must be provided.
If the kernel you are using was created by someone else, you must link to their source.
If your ROM contains a stock kernel, source must still be linked - ie; link to the OEM source page.
Using a non GPL compliant kernel makes your ROM non compliant and subject to removal.​
Here is an example of how your kernel sources should appear in your development thread's OP (original post):
My Awesome Kernel:
Source: android_kernel_sony_msm8x60 - Linked directly to where your source is located, ie; github, bitbucket
Compiler: Linaro GCC 4.8 ToolChain - Link not nessacery but is helpul.
Branch: Android 4.2.2
Kernel Version: 3.10
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GNU General Public License, version 2 is strictly enforced by XDA, to prevent legal issues.
We will not go lightly on violators.
Want to learn more about XDA and the GPLv2 License? Check out the news article by our very own, pulser_g2
XDA-Developers and the GPL
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Kernel - N7100 Compile test

Hi,
I compiled a kernel from Samsung git for my friend, but he yet to test it out.
If you have time and willing to help me please download it here
This kernel:
Just compiled with GCC EABI 4.4 (not working with GCC 4.7 maybe need patches)
Just default config, make t0_04_defconfig
that's all
To install:
Go to TWRP(or perhaps CWM)
Flash the zip (it was zipped with AnyKernelUpdater)
Regarding the sources .......
I involved three kernel projects for Nexus 4 so I'm not quite familiar with Samsung phones devel since I'm not sure whether is it OK to push back any commit to github since Samsung just provide a tarball instead of github checkout as Google Nexus devices. Logicall it's GPL so it's OK to push back to github, right?

i always says the best kernel of the community comes when the stalwarts have left :laugh:
hope this is the ONE
not a good tester but i bet the boys would be happy to:fingers-crossed:

same here.
Same here man. Having high hopes for this kernel. Looks awesome. Hoping this is the one. God bless hope this awesome kernel goes amazingly

hope you guy try it out
i'll push it into git if it was tested and no complain

[QUESTION][DEV] Upstreaming Spreadtrum Kernel

So I have a j2xlte [SpreadTrum SC8830]. I'm interested in getting a custom kernel ready for it (the one on github is very broken)
After waiting for Samsung to give us the kernel and cherry-picking some commits: here's the current source
https://github.com/J2xlteDev/android_kernel_j2xlte/commits/working
Now I want to have upstream changes, like remilia has in their kernel
But after spreadtrum got renamed to Unisoc, it's really hard to find any information on it.
Can someone give the Spreadtrum common kernel repo or something? Would be cool

figured it out, just needed to clone upstream kernel source and cherry-pick some commits

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