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[Q]know of any guide on how to create an android rom, i am interested to try make 1?

i am just wondering if anybody knows of a guide on how to create a custom rom or any rom on android ..
the things i would like to know is what ssoftware i need to use or download..
what os i need to use either linux or windows
and then a step by step guide on how to make a rom
any help would be great as i hope to learn the ways of becoming a dev
thanks

http://source.android.com/source/initializing.html

THANKYOUU!
MarkusPO said:
http://source.android.com/source/initializing.html
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Thanks for this it has helped me so when i have the time i shall give it a go!!
I am sure i will be able to do it as i pick things up extremely fast

If you want to start out modifying shipped ROMs or someone else's custom ROM, you can use my Android kitchen (see link in my signature). You can also use it to modify AOSP ROMs.

Thanks
dsixda said:
If you want to start out modifying shipped ROMs or someone else's custom ROM, you can use my Android kitchen (see link in my signature). You can also use it to modify AOSP ROMs.
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i will also give this a go thankyou!!
i havnt read through fully yet but when i have the time i shall
thanks again

I need professional help please

Dear professionals,
I'm having a problem and I really need your help.
I have bought the "HTC Desire S" off ebay and it came out to be Orange locked, I have unlocked it successfully however it still has Orange ROM and all the useless Orange apps, can someone please tell me how to remove it and install a regular official ROM as they r very annoying and the ROM has no updates..
I appreciate your help
thank you very much in advance

yahyoohy said:
Dear professionals,
I'm having a problem and I really need your help.
I have bought the "HTC Desire S" off ebay and it came out to be Orange locked, I have unlocked it successfully however it still has Orange ROM and all the useless Orange apps, can someone please tell me how to remove it and install a regular official ROM as they r very annoying and the ROM has no updates..
I appreciate your help
thank you very much in advance
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THIS IS NOT A DEVELOPMENT THREAD.
In answer to your question, open your eye's and read.....there are sticky's in the forum that have all the answers....make an effort!
I don't know how you managed to post in this area with only 4 posts...anyway...forum fail!
EDIT: Have requested that mod move thread

ben_pyett said:
I don't know how you managed to post in this area with only 4 posts...anyway...forum fail!
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you can do that using the mobile app i guess.

ben_pyett said:
THIS IS NOT A DEVELOPMENT THREAD.
In answer to your question, open your eye's and read.....there are sticky's in the forum that have all the answers....make an effort!
I don't know how you managed to post in this area with only 4 posts...anyway...forum fail!
EDIT: Have requested that mod move thread
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take it easy, u might hurt ur self

ok its not quite in the right place, but no need to bite his head off.
anyway, in answer to your question, the way i removed the branding from my vodafone DS was this
http://revolutionary.io/ download this tool and follow its instructions, this will root your phone and give you a recovery tool that will allow you to flash a new ROM onto your phone.
With the phone rooted, you will be able to back up your data using an app from the market. Titanium Backup is the usual favorite.
EDIT : may be wrong about it providing root, I personally skipped the backup step as I had no data to lose, but if that is the case there are guides in the forums for obtaining root access
next look through this forum to find a ROM that suits your needs, from the sound of things you want the stock one, http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1230029 should suit you.
download the zip file and transfer it to your SD card.
next you need to reboot into your recovery mode by turning the phone off, then hold the vol down button and power button together and selecting recovery from the menu
finally use the volume buttons to select install zip from SD card, and point it at your downloaded rom. it may take a few mins so allow it to finish then select reboot phone.
again this first boot may take a little time, but once its up you should have a debranded ROM as if you had just bought the phone new.
Add the details for your google account and redownload your backup app so you can restore your data and you are good to go

thank you very much for your help,
I shall give it a try,
by the way, will be able to install official updates on it, or will I have to stick with custom ROMs for ever?
thanks again

yahyoohy said:
thank you very much for your help,
I shall give it a try,
by the way, will be able to install official updates on it, or will I have to stick with custom ROMs for ever?
thanks again
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Nooo, not forever. Just until you get a new device
But seriously: Custom roms don't work with official updates. The trick is that most of the custom rom developers provide their own flashable updates for their roms. The difference is in the way you perform the update. There are even fairly developed custom roms, like MIUI, which have their own over-the-air updates (actually more often than official updates are coming.)
EDIT: In fact, you can switch back to a stock rom anytime and get the official updates back.
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ben_pyett said:
THIS IS NOT A DEVELOPMENT THREAD.
In answer to your question, open your eye's and read.....there are sticky's in the forum that have all the answers....make an effort!
I don't know how you managed to post in this area with only 4 posts...anyway...forum fail!
EDIT: Have requested that mod move thread
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Hi Ben, had a bad day perhaps?

Hi Ben, had a bad day perhaps?
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lol, possibly....hello,
although a lot of effort had been put into creating a lot of resources which are very user friendly, so it's quiet frustrating when they aren't even looked at.
Plus development is for just that, which is why the moderator moved the thread.
Swyped from my Desire S using XDA Premium

ben_pyett said:
lol, possibly....hello,
although a lot of effort had been put into creating a lot of resources which are very user friendly, so it's quiet frustrating when they aren't even looked at.
Plus development is for just that, which is why the moderator moved the thread.
Swyped from my Desire S using XDA Premium
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Hi man,
I really appreciate what guys u r doing here, its just I’m a newB here, this is my first android phone, all I want someone to direct me where to find the info I need … no need for the attitude.
Keep it up guys

mimirom said:
Nooo, not forever. Just until you get a new device
But seriously: Custom roms don't work with official updates. The trick is that most of the custom rom developers provide their own flashable updates for their roms. The difference is in the way you perform the update. There are even fairly developed custom roms, like MIUI, which have their own over-the-air updates (actually more often than official updates are coming.)
EDIT: In fact, you can switch back to a stock rom anytime and get the official updates back.
Thanks for the info mimirom
OK, I understand... but how do I get the official stock rom?, and by stock that means it has no Orange apps at all right ?
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Once unlocked, i.e. rooted, you can use titanium backup or a root file explorer to uninstall the apps you don't need from the rom you are running atm.
(@ben - what was it you said to me th other day? "no need to sound off" ... hm)
Sent from my HTC Desire S

yahyoohy said:
Thanks for the info mimirom
OK, I understand... but how do I get the official stock rom?, and by stock that means it has no Orange apps at all right ?
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Well, again: read around the forum a little, please. There is a sticky thread right on the top of the development section, called ROMS/RECOVERY/ROOT etc. It's a must read for newcomers. Very useful thread. There you find a link to a collection of stock roms. These are distributed as .exe files, so you can run them in windows and a simple-to-use installer will pop up and help you with pushing the stock rom to your phone. It is advisable that you double check that you are flashing the rom you really want. Someone here will help you to choose the right one.
EDIT: By the way in the general section (where we are now with this thread) there is also a very useful sticky. It's called Guide for Newcomers to Android. Seriously, it's a good read, given that you own an Android phone...

mimirom said:
Well, again: read around the forum a little, please. There is a sticky thread right on the top of the development section, called ROMS/RECOVERY/ROOT etc. It's a must read for newcomers. Very useful thread. There you find a link to a collection of stock roms. These are distributed as .exe files, so you can run them in windows and a simple-to-use installer will pop up and help you with pushing the stock rom to your phone. It is advisable that you double check that you are flashing the rom you really want. Someone here will help you to choose the right one.
EDIT: By the way in the general section (where we are now with this thread) there is also a very useful sticky. It's called Guide for Newcomers to Android. Seriously, it's a good read, given that you own an Android phone...
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OK man, I will do that, thanks for the tips

Thanks chris5s, Ill definitely give it a shot.

This tool would help to get rid of the annoying Orange splash screen, and other useless apps could be removed as stated before.
Of course, best way is to install generic HTC European rom or custom rom of your choice.
Aforementioned tool would also help install roms, radios, etc, of your choice.
Good luck
Peace
Edit: sorry, Android flasher won't help install roms, but will help with installing custom recovery - Ext4 or Clockwork Mod - essential in s-off/rooted flashing.

[Q] Simple n Quick Support Needed

I have upgraded my Atrix 2 to 4.0.4 and have rooted it.. All i have to do is to install CWM and go for a good custom mod (Pref. Jellybean)
I would like you guys to give some thread links of good custom mods to try out with and also help me how to install CWM.. Thread links would do...
I am nt well versed in these kinda stuffs. i can see n do it perfectly.. All i need is someone to assist to start with.

galaxyfitftw said:
I have upgraded my Atrix 2 to 4.0.4 and have rooted it.. All i have to do is to install CWM and go for a good custom mod (Pref. Jellybean)
I would like you guys to give some thread links of good custom mods to try out with and also help me how to install CWM.. Thread links would do...
I am nt well versed in these kinda stuffs. i can see n do it perfectly.. All i need is someone to assist to start with.
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This belongs in Q&A not general, for future reference. I have reported this to the MODS, so they can move it.

if you're planning to flash jellybean then you need the boostrap from this post http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=19355021 , with that installed, go to dev section of the forum and d/l a custom rom and flash following steps in the op , remember always to make a backup of your current rom
sent from the gray stuff inside my skull

There are only two roms based on JB. And both have a guide to install.

Any links for some good n stable roms are appriciated.. Kindly help

galaxyfitftw said:
Any links for some good n stable roms are appriciated.. Kindly help
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Are you lazy, or you just don't know how to search on the forum?
Here's MagicMod http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?goto=newpost&t=1982982

And cm10 http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1869692
Sent from my head that has a brain!

No mate i m nt lazy kinda but i m a bit worried to choose to right one.. if something goes wrong i would end up in bricking the device.. any expert advice is helpful..

galaxyfitftw said:
No mate i m nt lazy kinda but i m a bit worried to choose to right one.. if something goes wrong i would end up in bricking the device.. any expert advice is helpful..
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So, you're not "lazy", just apprehensive. There's nothing wrong with that. However, what we do here on xda isn't to spend time explaining all the pros vs/ cons to all ROMs available, nor is it anyone's assertion as to what the "best" ROM may be -as this is all very subjective to the individual. There's a hefty ROM list of threads in the development section, so it's your responsibility to read over each one (that may strike you as interesting) and make your own assessment to which you may choose.
Also, each ROM thread by our dev team has explicitly detailed installation instructions, so there should be no reason as to why you would run into trouble -so long as you read, re-read, and fully understand what you're getting yourself into.
Also, there's a handy little help thread that I started for any and all questions, problems, etc. So, if you happen to run into anything, feel free to post there. Myself and a few others maintain that thread, so you should expect an answer without the need of posting a new thread each time you have a problem.

[Q] modifying other roms

My question is about modifying roms that people upload here on xda. so i start to learn a bit more about this on how to make rom,modify and so on.i really have a wish to upload my own rom and share to all people.but i still dont know much about that ofc,i need to learn a lot.i do know now how to modify rom which is simple ofc.but first i wanna stay at modifying and 1 day i hope i will post my rom.all roms here on xda can be downloaded for free and i must say big thanks to developers. so,if i download a rom,can i upload back to xda with my modifications? do i need any permissions before i post moded rom?

dnbxvrfx said:
My question is about modifying roms that people upload here on xda. so i start to learn a bit more about this on how to make rom,modify and so on.i really have a wish to upload my own rom and share to all people.but i still dont know much about that ofc,i need to learn a lot.i do know now how to modify rom which is simple ofc.but first i wanna stay at modifying and 1 day i hope i will post my rom.all roms here on xda can be downloaded for free and i must say big thanks to developers. so,if i download a rom,can i upload back to xda with my modifications? do i need any permissions before i post moded rom?
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Well, it would be better if you ask the developer of the original rom first.

R: [Q] modifying other roms
dnbxvrfx said:
My question is about modifying roms that people upload here on xda. so i start to learn a bit more about this on how to make rom,modify and so on.i really have a wish to upload my own rom and share to all people.but i still dont know much about that ofc,i need to learn a lot.i do know now how to modify rom which is simple ofc.but first i wanna stay at modifying and 1 day i hope i will post my rom.all roms here on xda can be downloaded for free and i must say big thanks to developers. so,if i download a rom,can i upload back to xda with my modifications? do i need any permissions before i post moded rom?
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You have to ask permissions to all people who took mods or files.
xpirt

me too i have eager to learn a make a custom rom for devices android, but i must read various tutorials of how to create and must have the Lixux for compilation.
regards

New Thread

I am about to realease a new thread where newbies can get a quick review of how to install a rom? or which are best rom according to me
m not critiscing or competing works but just sharing my expierience of thier rom

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jesuinodsa said:
I am about to realease a new thread where newbies can get a quick review of how to install a rom? or which are best rom according to me
m not critiscing or competing works but just sharing my expierience of thier rom
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thanks alot since i am new il get to know everything!!1

For install any custom rom , only some use of human brain is required beacause, when any one download the custom roms from any where , the steps to insall is given and if not understand than in wich step you have to problem comment......

MR.COLOURFULL said:
For install any custom rom , only some use of human brain is required beacause, when any one download the custom roms from any where , the steps to insall is given and if not understand than in wich step you have to problem comment......
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you write dude but i am about to release my expirience rom about odaes which dont hve any bugs or odae jsut wait

@justmpm please lock or this thread :good:

jesuinodsa said:
@justmpm please lock or this thread :good:
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@jesuinodsa, I closed your thread as requested.

MIRACLE MIRACLE....
I AM SUDDENLY GIVEN OF THE POST OF ADMIN AS I AM STILL ABLE TO POST IN a LOCKED THREAD.
WELL THAT WAS FUN @justmpm...PLS LOOK AS THREAD IS OPENED YET!!AND NOT PROPERLY LOCKED UP.

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MIRACLE MIRACLE....
I AM SUDDENLY GIVEN OF THE POST OF ADMIN AS I AM STILL ABLE TO POST IN a LOCKED THREAD.
WELL THAT WAS FUN @justmpm...PLS LOOK AS THREAD IS OPENED YET!!AND NOT PROPERLY LOCKED UP.
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...how about now?