Hey I know languages C,c++, Java, some python.
I have never developed in Android environment.
Can anybody please tell me sted by step that how can I start building my own rom, from Android source code.....also tell me all the stuff I need to download before starting(LG Source, android source, IDE etc etc).......also tell me that are there any handset specific requirements for each rom or you can just put it like an operating system on anyone?
Eg. If I happen to get hands on ROM of Galaxy Fit can I run it on my LG P500, like we can install any operating system on computers.
Guys be patient with me I am a n00b at mobile dev.
Thanxx
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
hallo the android system developers.
I am still very new to android developers in particular for samsung android and I am still in terms of learning to make an android rom. and I really hope to senior developers provide guidance to me to make a rom android.
And whatever is needed to make a rom android?
thanks for his attention and advice from senior developers is very beneficial for me who are still learning to make the android system
Hi
We are looking for a ROM dev with extensive skills and experience for developing and maintaining ROMS for our line of new Android phones. We are looking for someone who:
1. Loves Android and is excited by its possibilities.
2. Has experience with ROM development, customisation, app development
3. Is willing to build and head our development team
4. Based in India. Delhi would be awesome.
What we offer:
1. Above standards pay package
2. Freedom to think, develop and create
3. Freedom to create your own team
Please PM me, if you are interested.
I'll be glad to help, not a big dev , I just knw how to compile roms and kernel and I m delhite too [emoji14]
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I was thinking of making an Android ROM for my final year project (we are a group of 4).How much time does it take to develop a ROM from scratch?! I am a newbie to ROM. Please assist me.
Hello and thank you for joining XDA,
it relies on your CPU speed and RAM of you PC.
Kind regards