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General instruction on how to build firmware for Android devices?

Is there any source/ help/ instruction that I can check out to learn how to design/build Android OS for any supported devices? I would like to learn to see if I can build the firmware for my Eken M0001 using the latest Android version.

i think theunlockr.com has a guide of some sort. i would look there!

Code:
android-dls.com/wiki/index.php?title=Compiling_for_Android
This should get you up and running if you are somewhat familiar with the whole Linux thing. If not I would start out by learning how to compile the kernel and some standard libraries for a regular X86(_64) distro. The approach is pretty much the same, only compiling for android requires a lot more work with cross-compiling and getting a working set of standard libraries for arm.
Oh, and sorry about the link thingie. The administrators of this forum are obviously weak minded and have come up with some totally brain-dead limitations for new users. (A new user is not allowed post links , a good RP system would beat that hands down anytime)

Thanks for the info. I will check those links out.

[Q] Help?

So I have an old account on here, but I never used it for what it is intended to be. And quite honestly, I didn't like the account name. But what I'm really asking for here is help. I want to be a developer, but I dont know where to start. I want to learn how to make and/or port roms, how to theme other roms, and even make my own apps. If anybody would care to help a noob out, I would appreciate it greatly. Thank you in advance for your time, and any help that I recieve.

I would suggest learning java language which the source code is wrote in if you want to be a developer. But if you want the easy root look for the guides on cooking roms using kitchens then you can create roms with little programming knowledge.

anarchyuk said:
I would suggest learning java language which the source code is wrote in if you want to be a developer. But if you want the easy root look for the guides on cooking roms using kitchens then you can create roms with little programming knowledge.
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Thanks for the tip on java language. And I know about the kitchens and such, its just that I don't have a mac or a linux based computer, and from what i read, you have to have one of those for a kitchen to work.

ubuntu is always free for download from their website (you can run it from a flash drive or dual boot it alongside windows)

ubuntu will install within the windows file system also and let you dual boot. might be a bit of a learning curve but its by far the best os to use when just getting started and even for more advanced usage..
once you are done with ubuntu as long as you installed it using the wubi installer you can remove it from add remove program etc...

First step on the journy to becoming a developer would be the most important one:
Learning to use search functions.
Your question has already been covered multiple times in this subforum.

anarchyuk said:
ubuntu will install within the windows file system also and let you dual boot. might be a bit of a learning curve but its by far the best os to use when just getting started and even for more advanced usage..
once you are done with ubuntu as long as you installed it using the wubi installer you can remove it from add remove program etc...
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I did not know that, so thank you guys for all your help.

(Q) Help plz

I need kernel's tools works on win7
Idont have time to learn use ubunto so plz i need this tools .

Do not make multiple threads

Please do not spam the forums
What she said ^^^. You already had a thread opened for this question. Closing this thread.
Free advice: If you don't have time to learn how to do it correctly, how do you expect people to trust your output? Serious Android development work cannot be done in Windows. You could run an Ubuntu virtual machine within your Windows environment, but the work needs to be done in a Linux environment.

Creating a rom based off CM(Galaxy S4), How ?

A bit of infos before starting this thread. I'm using a Samsung Galaxy S4 Canadian, I have a high end computer(maybe that helps for coding,stuff like that) and I have "medium" knowledge on rooting/flashing,etc. I am a great designer, well for myself, I think i'm good. So I can edit or create icons and themes for new rom!
I say medium, because the only thing I really know about this kind of stuff,is rooting,flashing,installing roms and pretty much that honestly.
I already downloading the Android SDK to test those custom roms i'd like to create. I thought of doing like a couple of guys on here, using the CM Source? and just adding stuff,etc.
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What i'm looking to do, is creating a rom based of CM for the Galaxy S4 and just in general a little side project for myself and adding some infos in my head; Some may laugh because of the lack of knowledge, but hey! we all started somewhere
I'm asking the community of dev's or just users, do you have some threads or some stuff to download to "Start" this project ?
Some things I should read before, I won't test rom's on my phone as it's a daily phone, i'll use the emulator instead(AVD or SDK) and i'm already searching on how to run it.
If you have any useful youtube videos i'll gladly accept them
I found a tutorial on how to build a rom but for the Nexus 4, I guess it's the same process but different sources ?
I'll search for the sources of Cm for the Galaxy s4 but if anyone reads this thread and knows where to get it, please link me!
Thanks to the community, this may also be useful for other users. Thanks!

Okay, I will help
1st off, let me teach you some basics.
1.) You cannot test roms on the android sdk, the android sdk has nothing to do with roms, its for building apps and java programming. It will not help you with anything if an issue goes wrong in a rom, well only the adb (android debugging bridge) for taking locats.
2.) You cannot compile a rom on windows, only linux, preferably ubuntu. So you need to just download cm11 for your device and extract the rom zip.
I will tell you more later, but its like 1pm here Goodnight

Mac user seeking to add a custom ROM

Hi everyone,
As the title suggests, I'm a Mac user and am interested in buying a cheap android phone to 'mod' with a custom ROM.
Much of the online literature and advice only discusses the use of Windows machines to effect this.
Can it be done using a Mac? If so, can anyone suggest how I might do this?
I understand the process is different for each phone manufacturer and model.
Also, is there an idiot-proof ("one-click") means of doing this?
Many thanks
J

Welcome to the xda family.
Cheers.

Jimithyh said:
Hi everyone,
As the title suggests, I'm a Mac user and am interested in buying a cheap android phone to 'mod' with a custom ROM.
Much of the online literature and advice only discusses the use of Windows machines to effect this.
Can it be done using a Mac? If so, can anyone suggest how I might do this?
I understand the process is different for each phone manufacturer and model.
Also, is there an idiot-proof ("one-click") means of doing this?
Many thanks
J
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MacOS is based on BSD(UNIX).
Apple's "Dawin" Kernel - [github] - Link.
For the most part, you can follow the linux command line instructions.
It has been a few years since I used MacOS, I am not sure what still needs to be installed.
MacPorts and Homebrew host port(s) that are missing from MacOS..
MacPorts - [WebSite] - Link | Homebrew - [WebSite] - Link
You will also need 'SDK Platform Tools'.
SDK Platform Tools - [developer.android] - [WebSite] - Link
Have fun.
Cheers.
PS.
I have a new MacBookAir that I have not had time to set up yet.