Will we get it?Im 1000% sure the phone is capable of running it.I believe somebody must mess with the RIL,the P8 devs say they have some issues with it(while building cm based roms),anyway flashable rom is easily to be made.
Here I found the source of the phone: http://emui.huawei.com/en/plugin.php?id=hwdownload&mod=detail&mid=70
Even if we dont have source,there is still a chance that we can make custom rom for it,just like broadcom grand neo got cm11.
''Contrary to the popular belief, userspace driver source code is not always required to make an AOSP-based ROM as long as the proprietary binaries shipped with the device does not modify the API too heavily (or is from a very different version of Android). Instead of modifying the source code of the drivers, the Android source code was adapted to be able to use the proprietary binaries.'' - using this logic there is flyme os 5.1.1 in 4pda,which is also skinnned chinese rom,we might be able to port the newer emui from p9 or honor 7.
Edit:Just saw that there is android n beta for p9 based on emui 5.Anyone wanna give a shot porting it?
Are there actually any active developers?
I think it's possible but it will be so difficult for the devs to do such thing...
But I really hope that some one ports it for our phone
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hamzio7 said:
I think it's possible but it will be so difficult for the devs to do such thing...
But I really hope that some one ports it for our phone
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I think porting the android n beta for p9 should be possible,or if not the beta then when the official version comes out.It has kirin 955 and mali gpu,I think it can be crossported.It would be easier to port from the p8,but I think it wont get it too.
Practically replacing some libs and folders with the ones from the stock marshmallow,that did work with mtk chipsets,but Im new at the kirin stuff.
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Will Xiaomi release kernel sources fully for this smartphone & therefore able to have active rom development (including Android M 6.0 roms) in the near future ?
(Kernel sources for the Xiaomi Mi3 & Mi4 were released very late and not in full and are the reason I believe that many Lollipop roms for these devices are not stable).
I think it depends on whether the device goes international. They were quick to release the sources for the Mi4i, and that is the only phone they officially sell internationally. That said, at least it uses the most common SOC of 2015.
Does it help that it has the same soc as the nexus 5x?
ermacwins said:
Does it help that it has the same soc as the nexus 5x?
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It helps a little bit maybe, but the problem is all the other stuff inside the phone is different. You still need proper sources from Xiaomi.
M.
Do Xiaomi devices have root "built-in" ?
I'm interested in ROM development, too, but for the first months having root would be enough.
Giocarro said:
Do Xiaomi devices have root "built-in" ?
I'm interested in ROM development, too, but for the first months having root would be enough.
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I have seen a guide on MIUI forum: "How to flash TWRP Recovery and Super Su(Root) on Xiaomi Mi4C"
Having access to kernel will also mean ir blaster will work on custom roms?
ermacwins said:
Having access to kernel will also mean ir blaster will work on custom roms?
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Don't count on that. Many device that have kernel source and ir blasters still don't work on aosp based roms. Due to all the drivers for the hardware being closed sourced.
zelendel said:
Don't count on that. Many device that have kernel source and ir blasters still don't work on aosp based roms. Due to all the drivers for the hardware being closed sourced.
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When we say kernel source, is that pertaining to the soc?
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When we say kernel source, is that pertaining to the soc?
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The kernel covers all aspects of the device in one form or another.
zelendel said:
The kernel covers all aspects of the device in one form or another.
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Let's say xiaomi is taking long to release their kernel source but the source for nexus 5x soc is out, would that be enough for aosp rom?
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Let's say xiaomi is taking long to release their kernel source but the source for nexus 5x soc is out, would that be enough for aosp rom?
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No it won't. You will also need the device tree for this device. It's not how long it takes for them to release it that I would be worried about. It's if the source is complete and not broken like they are known to release. They have a habit of release broken source to force users to use miui. If you look at other devices from this OEM it takes months some times a year before they release it and when they do it is broken and devs have to take weeks to get it even remotely working. Then there are still bugs that are never fixed.
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No it won't. You will also need the device tree for this device. It's not how long it takes for them to release it that I would be worried about. It's if the source is complete and not broken like they are known to release. They have a habit of release broken source to force users to use miui. If you look at other devices from this OEM it takes months some times a year before they release it and when they do it is broken and devs have to take weeks to get it even remotely working. Then there are still bugs that are never fixed.
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So having an aosp based rom as a daily driver is out of the question?
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So having an aosp based rom as a daily driver is out of the question?
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isn't the Broken OS ROM by TS Team AOSP based ?
Of interest:
[News] Mi 3/4/Note Kernel Source Code Released! Next to Be, Mi Note PRO, Mi 4c/S:
http://en.miui.com/thread-235127-1-1.html
Don't sceptical, I reconstruct Redmi 2 kernel source without any help from Xiaomi. They released Redmi 2 kernel source for KitKat when my device already run "fully open source" and almost bug free Marshmallow :laugh:
When wil it be possible to port marshmallow to our device? i've seen it with the nexus 4 and a few other devices.
and if it's not possible Why not? and why others phones do?
thanks,
We've only got a few developers at the moment. (Could count them on one hand.) Give it a bit before the device gains more popularity. I've also asked similar as I'd like to build aosp 6.0 but am unsure if we need to wait for Motorola 6.0 kernel source.
When is Nokia going to release the kernel source for the Nokia 3 ?
It would be of much help if Nokia will give out the sources for aftermarket development.
If u by any means get hands on it, please kindly share.
iykeDROID™ said:
Why is Nokia going to release the kernel source for the Nokia 3 ?
It would be of much help if Nokia will give out the sources for aftermarket development.
If u by any means get hands on it, please kindly share.
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Nokia mostly don't give a **** about customers, so no kernel source
SkaboXD said:
Nokia mostly don't give a **** about customers, so no kernel source
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Yeah I know but it would be good enough to ask them.
I was previously on a Motorola device(Moto E4-woods) the mtk variant, which we had to ask for kernel source before the released it.
Am currently trying to work on custom Roms for Nokia 3, but going with stock kernel isn't enough.
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Yeah I know but it would be good enough to ask them.
I was previously on a Motorola device(Moto E4-woods) the mtk variant, which we had to ask for kernel source before the released it.
Am currently trying to work on custom Roms for Nokia 3, but going with stock kernel isn't enough.
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we can still port roms without kernel source, but we need to find rom with same cpu, gpu and same kernel version.
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Yeah I know but it would be good enough to ask them.
I was previously on a Motorola device(Moto E4-woods) the mtk variant, which we had to ask for kernel source before the released it.
Am currently trying to work on custom Roms for Nokia 3, but going with stock kernel isn't enough.
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LMAO
Ok, i waited a bit and Support responded, here is a full chat
Okay, let's wait and see how it goes
Mi 8/Mi 8 Explorer Edition/Poco F1 Same Branch
https://github.com/MiCode/Xiaomi_Kernel_OpenSource/tree/dipper-o-oss
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Mi 8/Mi 8 Explorer Edition/Poco F1 Same Branch
https://github.com/MiCode/Xiaomi_Kernel_OpenSource/tree/dipper-o-oss
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Blimey! That's a very good sign!
Hopefully they're intact and usable
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Blimey! That's a very good sign!
Hopefully they're intact and usable
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Indeed, Hoping for great future and development for this device, The cheapest SD 845 yet.
isnt this a security lapse
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isnt this a security lapse
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Lol are you joking? Xiaomi have themselves released the kernel sources. How does that make it a security lapse when they themselves announced this during the phone launch?
Great news! Hope to see LineageOS soon for this phone.
kishore1998 said:
Lol are you joking? Xiaomi have themselves released the kernel sources. How does that make it a security lapse when they themselves announced this during the phone launch?
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It is rather a question from me, I know mi released the codes but question is can it be used by someone for hacking this phone. I guess it would be more easier for the hackers now.
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It is rather a question from me, I know mi released the codes but question is can it be used by someone for hacking this phone. I guess it would be more easier for the hackers now.
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POCO F1 is not the only phone with it's kernel source released. You will find kernel sources released for many phones by different brands (Sony, Samsung, LG, OnePlus and so many more). The purpose of releasing the source is to accommodate custom ROM and Kernel development by developer community (like XDA) and find out vulnerability (if any) in the process. Any vulnerability found is usually patched in updates. Yes the source can be used to compile a kernel or ROM with malicious code or an app which'd try to exploit the vulnerability but it will only affect those who'd install any such app/kernel/ROM. Now any flashaholic you'd meet will tell you how they'd only install apps from trusted sources and flash ROMs/Kernels available on XDA etc. In nutshell, I don't think trying to hack a phone using kernel source is worth it as it targets very limited people who are cautious enough on what to install on their phones making it more difficult to hack. Any developer can enlighten you more on the issue as I might be totally wrong on the issue too.
P.S. It's because of such source code releases that community like XDA is thriving.
prabaharanaece said:
isnt this a security lapse
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All linux based kernels are open source
Also it is mandatory for OEMs to release kernel sources per GPL license rules.
I got my phone today, waiting for some awesome development..
Thank you everyone for comments :good:. I got my phone today as well
Will only buy it if any rom(i wish for Omni) is built from sources(not ported rom) and officially supports Treble <3
Otherwise simply useless phone for me :X
Would suggest the same for others too
xuser_ said:
Will only buy it if any rom(i wish for Omni) is built from sources(not ported rom) and officially supports Treble <3
Otherwise simply useless phone for me :X
Would suggest the same for others too
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All roms are build from aosp and other sources, this is not 2012 where ported roms exists here. What are you talking about? Also, the phone is launched with 8.1 so it officially supports treble out of the box. You high or what?
Btw: good to see early release of kernel source but on the other hand, the unlocking of bootloader showing me 30 days (720hours). How will I live for 30 days using MIUI?
Hello all,
I have an old ascend mate 7 that a friend gave to me. I was wondering, are there any ROMs (custom or official) for the smartphone that contains an android version beyond 6.0?
I have the mate 7 MT7-TL10.
Thank you
Ok, so I am thinking that I will attempt to compile a version of Android that is above 6.0. However, I do have some questions:
I have already downloaded the source code. I am about to build the source for the Ascend Mate 7. Then, I found out that I might need to know the Device tree? There seems to be some conflicting information regarding this. Using google's guide, all I need to know is the code name for the device and there we go. We can compile the source! (Woot!)
On the other hand, other guides state that I need to download the device identity such as the tree, vendor, and kernel and include this in the source. (See this guide on xda website: https://forum.xda-developers.com/che...pment-t2814763) In another guide, I need to setup the jack server? (https://www.digitalocean.com/communi...n-ubuntu-16-04)
So which is it? Should I just follow Google's guide or do I really need to know the device identity? If the latter, How do I search for the device tree, vendor, and kernel? More importantly, what are these and how do they work in relation to the Android source?
Also, I believe I will need manufacturer drivers for my phone to operate the peripherals. How do I download this? This might be a stretch but can't I get those files from the Mate 7?