I am interested in buying a new android and would like to run the OS from a few android phones in a virtual machine. Everything is installed, Android SDK, eclipse, Genymotion, as well. After loading one of the VMs that are already available, what interested me was how could I load a particular kernal for a phone that I would like to buy.
For example, I downloaded the rom for the ZTE Open C (firefox OS). How would I go about converting this to a VDI or OVA? Not sure even which I would convert it to. Could somebody even possibly point me to the correct faq, did some searching but not really sure what to search for so only coming up with how to root your phone.
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Hi all, I'm sorry if this has already been asked, i looked for it using Google and the search forum option and while i found this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=396782&page=145, (using this: http://www.google.com/cse?cx=000825...ource&sa=Search&cof=FORID:0&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8) it didnt really help me because it's not exactly what i'm looking for
I want to be able to change some bits of code on the os and see how that affects the device (for example, i'd like to change the order of options in the menus and stuff like that) just to get to know the development environment better.
however, I'm using Microsoft windows (vista x64) and cannot build it on this env (according to: http://source.android.com/download --> "To build the Android source files, you will need to use Linux or Mac OS. Building under Windows is not currently supported.").
therefore i was wondering, did anybody make a vmware image that is ready to use that contains the environment and the sources that will only need a source update and can be built immediately after for noobs like me?
I'm sure I'm not the only one running a windows machine and so i guess somebody has already made one for himself, I'm asking if you could maybe share it somehow...
Thanks
E.
Clarification: I'm not talking about the SDK building but rather the actual OS source code so that i can re-build and put on my phone
note: tried this: http://www.koushikdutta.com/2008/12/building-android-source-and-deploying.html, didn't work, but it gives an idea of what I'm looking for...
did u try running a virtualbox with linux? or maybe a macOS off a usb?
vista x64
for windows, have you tried cygwin?
I've installed it just fine in ubuntu in vmware.
I'd about 8 gb. quite hard to make an image out of it.
Hello All:
I have had lots of fun learning from you guys and lurking. I have modified my homescreen and love running Go Launcher EX on my backflip. But now, I need more!
I have tried, without success, to root my Motorola Backflip on Mac. So I've come to the experts. I know its not the best android phone, but it's what I have until I am eligible for upgrade.
I have searched and found similar threads with no answers. Perhaps they were overlooked. I cannot use unrevoked because I own a Backflip.
Is there anyone here who has done it and can help? I would like to root, overclock and perhaps whatever the most stable Cyanogen rom is?
It is currently running the Motorola provided 2.1 upgrade with a few apps.
I am on Mac OSX 10.5
MB300
BLUR Version: 3.0.1390
Firmware. 2.1 -update1
Kernel: 2.6.29
Build number ERD70
I have downloaded ADB / SDK for Mac as well.
Thank you all, Any help is appreciated.
Surely one of the XDA geniuses has a solution to this...right?
Hey, I have neither the phone or a Mac but since I'm prepping to upgrade my friend's backflip from 1.5(!) to whatever the most stable rom is, this caught my attention.
I don't have any direct experience to offer you, but I have thought of a workaround to at least get you on a similar page as everyone else.
Your issue is that you have a Mac combined with a very unpopular phone so you really can't find simple easy solution to rooting and Rom(ing) your phone so I'm thinking that if you can switch your platform to something with universal instructions you can then go to the basics of using ADB to root your phone as I'm sure that there are guides for that.
So I'm thinking that you would use Ubuntu or an Ubuntu deriviative (as there are a few guides about achieving root and ADB through Ubuntu) and then find instructions for rooting your phone through ADB. It's a little bit of a workaround, but it's not as complicated as it sounds.
Best thing about this method is that you don't have to change anything to your computer as you can use a live CD or a Live USB to run Ubuntu from and then when you're done remove the disc or USB and reboot your computer and you're right back to your normal Mac experience.
First thing you'll need is to find an Ubuntu version that you want to use. I'd recommend 10.10 as 11.04 has some bugs from what I hear and instead of using Vanilla Ubuntu, use one of the skinned versions that come with lots of the visual and effective tasks already implemented (Sort of like HTC Sense over stock Android 1.6) I use Pinguy OS, click here for the review or a really popular version is Linux Mint.
Once that's done, look up instructions for using a Live CD on a Mac. Here's a Set
(You only need to do Step 2 & 3 once you download Linux Mint or Pinguy OS)
Now once you finally have Ubuntu/Pinguy/Linux Mint running,
review this Thread here on getting ADB set up for Ubuntu.
After that, you should be able to find instructions for rooting the Backflip using ADB and then you can play with Rom's to your hearts content.
Okay, I know this looks complicated but it's really pretty simple, it's more reading than actual work.
Read and learn about Ubuntu/Pinguy OS/Linux Mint
Download Version of your choice to a USB or a DVD
Boot into a Live version
Follow ADB in Ubuntu instructions to install it
Find out how to root your phone
Root Phone
Download Rom to root of card and install, enjoy and have fun.
Just remember that do all of your reading before you start, don't get confused about the different versions of Ubuntu because Ubuntu is just the basic not quite as pretty while Pinguy OS and Linux Mint are Ubuntu with some nice gloss and etc...and finally remember that nothing gets saved on your Live USB or Live CD so once you restart the computer, it's all gone so make sure you are rooted and satisfied before you exit the Session.
Once you get all the reading done and comprehended, it's probably not more than 15 minutes of work, if I wasn't in the process of moving, I'd follow the directions as best as I could to see how it works, but I probably won't be stable until next weekend at the earliest.
Good luck.
I thought about doind somethign like that but its just seemed like a REALLY roundabout way of doing something that looks so simple.
I will hold out for a more simple solution but if nothing comes up I guess that may be my only option...
Thanks
Sorry I couldn't come up with something that was more direct, but that was the only way I could think of to help you.
Why don't you try here? This Site is much more active for the Backflip and maybe you can get some better assistance.
i have a moto backflip rooted and running cyanogenMod 6 and it was a pain in the ass to root and have the rom put on. if you google "update motorola backflip 2.2" you should see something with the name "tech geek guy". he gives u step by step procedure to loading the rom. since we have a moto backflip, we cant use the z4root since the backflip doesnt allow outside market apps to be installed. but once u have this rom on your device, u can install outside apps. anyways. u have to use the one click method or watever its called. i used a pc and not a mac so this is as much info as i can give u. sorry.
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I've gone through these forums and searched Google to figure out how to root the MT4GS using OS X, and I'm coming up empty.
I've read about the route using HTC Sync, but that seems to be Windows specific.
People see to point to using revolutionary.io, but it only has a Windows and Linux install. The only suggestion I've come across is installing Ubuntu (or Windows, but usually Ubuntu) inside of Virtual Box and doing it from there.
So I'm wondering if this is the route I need to take or if I'm missing something in the tutorials that makes this easier than I think. I've gotten S-OFF and root on my last phone (G2), so I'm familiar with the process. I just seem to be having some difficulty with this phone.
Again, my apologies for posting yet another rooting question / thread. I just haven't found anything specifically calling out OS X and figured (read: hoped) this might be helpful to others.
jaboles said:
Again, my apologies for posting yet another rooting question / thread. I just haven't found anything specifically calling out OS X and figured (read: hoped) this might be helpful to others.
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Yes, you'll need to find a linux or windows machine to attain S-OFF on your doubleshot. As a big Mac guy myself, I found the easiest thing to do is to just partition your hard drive and use rEFit to manage a dual-boot environment with a widely-used distro like Ubuntu.
Alternatively, should you have a legitimate license for Windows, you can use the Boot Camp Assistant app in your Utilities folder to partition your hard drive and install Windows.
But right now there is just no [easy/clear-cut/simple/realistic] way to attain S-OFF using *only* OS X.
Hello there,
I have a few questions and googling, gives me millions of results that are not helpful in regards to what I am looking for,
I have googled "rom dump android unknown devices" and etc etc and also looked at the kitchen thread but I am not quite satisfied with it, as it uses windows also linux is present there as well.
I am currently running eclipse with android SDK and also virtualisation is working fine, but my main question is.
What's the easies way to dump a rom of an unknown device, (can it be done in linux, or only windows?).
How can I inject some fancy code into the kernel for these unknown devices?
And what software can I use for flashing those unknown devices.
I have used the search button on here, have looked at android tablet zone and and android tablets.
But there are no helpful answers although plenty to read, but again simple how to dump a rom of a unknown device, customise kernel and then flash it again?
Thanks
Jay
Lenovo Idea Tab A1000L-F Model 60041 Android ver. 4.1.2 Kernel ver. 3.4.0
I don't find a forum for this particular device, so I am posting here.
I am looking for information to see if I can root this device and perhaps install a different android version on it.
Currently it is very slow with many pieces of software that I do not use.
I know it is an older machine and I am just hoping to repurpose it as a recipe storage to replace my much older Kindle.
Not being very up on the subject, I would inquire if a very tiny form of linux could be installed, instead of android?
Failing that, a version of android that is maybe standalone with apps I could add singly.
Software, besides OS, that I would require on it would be very minimal.
OS, internet connectivity, browser, file storage, clock, notepad type app, calendar.
A few years ago I had a Samsung G3, that I rooted successfully, through this website [THANKS].
I am now requesting your help once again.