Need some advice here, thought I'd give building Lineage from source a go as it would open up a whole lot of opportunities from there. But I didn't think it would require a massive (unknown size) download to even begin. Could anyone give me an idea of realistically what a repo sync such as "repo init -u https://github.com/LineageOS/android.git -b cm-14.1" would make me download.?
Unfortunately I'm an aussie and data caps are quite strict here, so I can't really go out downloading massive files of unknown sizes.
Well I had to stay up several nights in a row buttt I finally downloaded the 14.1 repo, and it's roughly 20GB .
Spooderman46 said:
Need some advice here, thought I'd give building Lineage from source a go as it would open up a whole lot of opportunities from there. But I didn't think it would require a massive (unknown size) download to even begin. Could anyone give me an idea of realistically what a repo sync such as "repo init -u https://github.com/LineageOS/android.git -b cm-14.1" would make me download.? Unfortunately I'm an aussie and data caps are quite strict here, so I can't really go out downloading massive files of unknown sizes.
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I've never built a Custom ROM but, your best bet is to post this question within the following thread guide specific to your question.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3551484
There's other guides on the forum but, that one seems, to me, to be the most active one.
Good Luck!
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I've never built a Custom ROM but, your best bet is to post this question within the following thread guide specific to your question.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3551484
There's other guides on the forum but, that one seems, to me, to be the most active one.
Good Luck!
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Thanks, I'll try over there
Related
The developer site is still listing KitKat as the newest build, so here are the links to the instructions to build Lollipop using the official source:
Lollipop 5.0: http://nv-tegra.nvidia.com/gitweb/?...a=blob_plain;f=README;hb=rel-st8-l-r1-partner
Lollipop 5.0.1: http://nv-tegra.nvidia.com/gitweb/?...a=blob_plain;f=README;hb=rel-st8-l-r2-partner
Cheers mate. It is still listing the 1.2.1 OTA as the latest but just by changing the branch url i was able to find the newest.
Lets hope for some more development on this device. I'm going to PM you soon - I will be building my own ROM and/or Kernel.
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Cheers mate. It is still listing the 1.2.1 OTA as the latest but just by changing the branch url i was able to find the newest.
Lets hope for some more development on this device. I'm going to PM you soon - I will be building my own ROM and/or Kernel.
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You do realize those are the links posted above. There is no need to switch branch names or search for the current files. Just click the one you want.
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You do realize those are the links posted above. There is no need to switch branch names or search for the current files. Just click the one you want.
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Of course, mate!
I was saying that I found the proper page by changing the URL to hb=rel-st8-l-r2-partner, before this thread was posted. So I appreciate you enlightening other folks about it!
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Of course, mate!
I was saying that I found the proper page by changing the URL to hb=rel-st8-l-r2-partner, before this thread was posted. So I appreciate you enlightening other folks about it!
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Even without already having the branch name, it's just a matter of going to http://nv-tegra.nvidia.com/gitweb/?p=manifest/android/binary.git;a=summary to find it
Hi, @twistedumbrella could you please spare a second to help (or point me in the right direction) I've successfully built Lollipop for my Oneplus One using Ubuntu, but when I try to set up first repo sync; well see below:
When I run: repo init -u git://nv-tegra.nvidia.com/manifest/android/binary.git -b rel-st8-l-r2-partner -m tlk/shieldtablet.xml
I get: fatal: manifest 'tlk/shieldtablet.xml' not available
fatal: remote github not defined in /home/diigimatrix/.repo/manifests/tlk/shieldtablet.xml
Please could you get me on my way. I love all your work and hope to gain further knowledge through your support.
Thanks in advance
Phil from Blackpool
diigibio said:
Hi, @twistedumbrella could you please spare a second to help (or point me in the right direction) I've successfully built Lollipop for my Oneplus One using Ubuntu, but when I try to set up first repo sync; well see below:
When I run: repo init -u git://nv-tegra.nvidia.com/manifest/android/binary.git -b rel-st8-l-r2-partner -m tlk/shieldtablet.xml
I get: fatal: manifest 'tlk/shieldtablet.xml' not available
fatal: remote github not defined in /home/diigimatrix/.repo/manifests/tlk/shieldtablet.xml
Please could you get me on my way. I love all your work and hope to gain further knowledge through your support.
Thanks in advance
Phil from Blackpool
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I'm trying to figure out what's up with it now. I know when I synced it was r1, and tlk/shieldtablet.xml was valid.
Hopefully I can track down why it is coming back invalid in r2.
Thanks @twistedumbrella, glad in a way its not just me. Thought I was running the wrong command. . Happy New Year!
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Thanks @twistedumbrella, glad in a way its not just me. Thought I was running the wrong command. . Happy New Year!
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Same to you. It updated ok but now I have to see if it'll re-init. It may be a delay on their end. The readme for the portable was up a week before the source.
Cool. I'll give it another try once I've finished work. Been a member for years and helped a lot in the old windows phone days. But thought enough of just relying on other people, time to start getting my hands dirty again. But new to building Android. Need to read up on manipulation of ROMs rather than just building a stock ROM. Any tips on tools to manipulate ROMs? Am i right by merging commits then build, then manipulate ROM? I will read up on it but just thought you might have some pointers. Thanks
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Cool. I'll give it another try once I've finished work. Been a member for years and helped a lot in the old windows phone days. But thought enough of just relying on other people, time to start getting my hands dirty again. But new to building Android. Need to read up on manipulation of ROMs rather than just building a stock ROM. Any tips on tools to manipulate ROMs? Am i right by merging commits then build, then manipulate ROM? I will read up on it but just thought you might have some pointers. Thanks
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Best bet is to either find something you like and merge it or try to find something similar and recreate it to start. Once you get comfortable, then start coming up with your own.
Building from source is mostly Java for modifying with some C for drivers and such. Usually when you have a device configuration already set up, though, the C part is already done.
Just wanna say a big thanks to @twistedumbrella. I set up a new ubuntu build environment and I'm now compiling my first Android build for Nvidia Shield Tablet EU-LTE. No mods yet other than stock, but hopefully with time.
diigibio said:
Just wanna say a big thanks to @twistedumbrella. I set up a new ubuntu build environment and I'm now compiling my first Android build for Nvidia Shield Tablet EU-LTE. No mods yet other than stock, but hopefully with time.
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Glad to hear it's all up and running. Best of luck!
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Glad to hear it's all up and running. Best of luck!
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Hi! I'm trying to compile but get error trying no find:
./packages/apps/UnifiedEmail/src
After repo sync, I don't have "src" directory for this package.
Thnx in advance.
entelekia said:
Hi! I'm trying to compile but get error trying no find:
./packages/apps/UnifiedEmail/src
After repo sync, I don't have "src" directory for this package.
Thnx in advance.
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It looks like they are still working out a few issues with new updates. I don't maintain the source, so the only advice I can provide is to keep on eye on nvidia's gitweb for when they publish a solution (or occasionally sync and try over), or attempt to fix it yourself (which usually only works if there is an issue with the code, not code missing altogether).
Compiled! I have resynchronized all the project from scratch from git repository.
I'm going to test the compiled ROM in my tablet, but I suppose, I have to provide almost the essential pack of Google apps (basic providers and play services).
I think to flash *.img files, except recovery.img (I'm on TWRP), and then install from TWRP PA Gapps. Is this approach correct?
Thnx in advance and regards.
EDIT: No luck booting custom rom (TWRP nor stock recovery...)
Seem's like there's a new source three version out:
repo init -u git://nv-tegra.nvidia.com/manifest/android/binary.git -b rel-st8-l-r3-partner -m tlk/shieldtablet.xml
GethPrime said:
Seem's like there's a new source three version out:
repo init -u git://nv-tegra.nvidia.com/manifest/android/binary.git -b rel-st8-l-r3-partner -m tlk/shieldtablet.xml
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Anyone managed to build this one yet? Its not working for me..
Hi. I've always been curious to try to build a new aosp based ROM.
I know java but I don't know CPP... Only a bit. Anybody thinks I could start something? Even in a team, of course. Where to start?
enryfantasy said:
Hi. I've always been curious to try to build a new aosp based ROM.
I know java but I don't know CPP... Only a bit. Anybody thinks I could start something? Even in a team, of course. Where to start?
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First of all, it depends on how much you already know.
There are numerous guides on how to build another existing custom ROM. I'd start with those first to be a little familiar with how a project is handled, but you could always just look for guides for building one from scratch AOSP if you wanted to.
There are plenty of guides on the internet, and if you run into an issue, someone else has likely already asked about it and received an answer.
Elluel said:
First of all, it depends on how much you already know.
There are numerous guides on how to build another existing custom ROM. I'd start with those first to be a little familiar with how a project is handled, but you could always just look for guides for building one from scratch AOSP if you wanted to.
There are plenty of guides on the internet, and if you run into an issue, someone else has likely already asked about it and received an answer.
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Thanks. I'll try to look for something over AOSP
You interested in teaming?
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You interested in teaming?
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i am same as the guy who started this thread. and fyi im interested in teaming.
You can hit my up on Hangouts and we can discuss some stuff. My name is Michael Stevens. Hers my G+ page https://plus.google.com/u/0/+MichaelStevens_DOBBY0/about
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i am same as the guy who started this thread. and fyi im interested in teaming.
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^^^^^^^^^^^^^
I'd also be interested in learning how to manage/develop a custom rom. Let's get Team n00b started up
I´m bumping this topic though the last answer is over one month ago
Creating, managing a Custom ROM of any kind is very time consuming and some people will always expect you to release updates as fast as possible and to work for free Even if you´ve set up your developing environment ( I use Linux ), you will need a lot of patience and a hell of a PC to compile stuff without waiting too long.
If I were you I would think twice if I want to a) build a ROM for yourself only or b) also go through the pain of maintaining a thread, webspace and online support.
The Nexus forums are crowded with AOSP based ROMs and I don´t think that one thread more or less would matter. What I build for myself simply needs to be reliable without 1000x different Mods or Themes.
Since I barely have any time for this hobby anymore, I stick to a) only and even by doing so, I will also waste a lot of time since sometimes there are unforeseen consequences
Yes. That's what I ended too. It would take too much time and resources. I just stopped thinking about that (because my linux pc is very old, too) and used a good ROM.
Thanks!
Quick question
I'm trying to build M developer preview from AOSP. I'm currently syncing the repo with the command:
Code:
repo init -u https://android.googlesource.com/platform/manifest.git -b android-m-preview
After this is synced I will add my device to the appropriate folder with the code:
Code:
git clone https://android.googlesource.com/device/lge/hammerhead.git -b android-m-preview hammerhead
After this will I be able to compile and build?
Am I on the right track?
t3al said:
Quick question
I'm trying to build M developer preview from AOSP. I'm currently syncing the repo with the command:
Code:
repo init -u https://android.googlesource.com/platform/manifest.git -b android-m-preview
After this is synced I will add my device to the appropriate folder with the code:
Code:
git clone https://android.googlesource.com/device/lge/hammerhead.git -b android-m-preview hammerhead
After this will I be able to compile and build?
Am I on the right track?
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Correct me if I'm wrong, but you can just add the device specific code on the manifest (by modifying .repo/manifest/default.xml)
F4uzan said:
Correct me if I'm wrong, but you can just add the device specific code on the manifest (by modifying .repo/manifest/default.xml)
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I didn't add my device on the manifest. I followed another guide specifically for my phone and AOSP.
Now, I'm stuck at this:
Code:
Header: out/target/product/hammerhead/obj/include/gps.utils//loc_log.h
make: *** No rule to make target `hardware/qcom/gps/utils/log_util.h', needed by `out/target/product/hammerhead/obj/include/gps.utils//log_util.h'. Stop.
make: *** Waiting for unfinished jobs....
Header: out/target/product/hammerhead/obj/include/gps.utils//loc_cfg.h
I used the Preview binaries from Google.
Does this mean the latest blobs do not compile for M?
Edit: Found my answer here
Okay, I'm trying to build Marshmallow preview 2 for the Nexus 7 2012, and I'm unsure of the source tagging on Google git.
I want to download the files using repo init, but obvious branch names aren't working.
I've tried this:
Code:
repo init -u https://android.googlesource.com/platform/manifest -b m-preview-1
But this returns a 404 error.
I think the manifest file is correct, but "m-preview-1" is a tag and not a branch name like last year's "l-preview" branch.
TL;DR
What is the repo init command to download the Nexus 7 2012 Android M preview 2 branch?
P.S
M preview 3 isn't on the git, which is why I'm doing preview 2.
WeShallFall said:
Okay, I'm trying to build Marshmallow preview 2 for the Nexus 7 2012, and I'm unsure of the source tagging on Google git.
I want to download the files using repo init, but obvious branch names aren't working.
I've tried this:
Code:
repo init -u https://android.googlesource.com/platform/manifest -b m-preview-1
But this returns a 404 error.
I think the manifest file is correct, but "m-preview-1" is a tag and not a branch name like last year's "l-preview" branch.
TL;DR
What is the repo init command to download the Nexus 7 2012 Android M preview 2 branch?
P.S
M preview 3 isn't on the git, which is why I'm doing preview 2.
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Hello and thank you for using XDA Assist.
There is no XDA forum dealing specifically with building M Previews at this time, and I could only find the same external links you probably tried already. Even though it's not really device-specific, you may want to ask your question with all relevant details in the Nexus 7 Forum at http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-7 but I also see some related discussion in the Nexus5 area, such as http://forum.xda-developers.com/google-nexus-5/devs-only/android-m-source-t3122123 where the experts familiar with the Marshmallow build process might be able to guide you.
Good Luck!
Mike B. said:
Hello and thank you for using XDA Assist.
There is no XDA forum dealing specifically with building M Previews at this time, and I could only find the same external links you probably tried already. Even though it's not really device-specific, you may want to ask your question with all relevant details in the Nexus 7 Forum at http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-7 but I also see some related discussion in the Nexus5 area, such as http://forum.xda-developers.com/google-nexus-5/devs-only/android-m-source-t3122123 where the experts familiar with the Marshmallow build process might be able to guide you.
Good Luck!
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Thanks, I'll see what I can do.
I have almost finished compiling the ROM but need some help with an error then it'll be ready.
Here's what's happening when I build it:
[ 0% 90/18970] Docs droiddoc: out/target/common/docs/api-stubs
DroidDoc took 16 sec. to write docs to out/target/common/docs/api-stubs
[ 0% 91/18970] Compiling SDK Stubs: out/target/common/o...IBRARIES/android_stubs_current_intermediates/classes.jar
Note: Some input files use or override a deprecated API.
Note: Recompile with -Xlint:deprecation for details.
Note: Some input files use unchecked or unsafe operations.
Note: Recompile with -Xlint:unchecked for details.
[ 0% 93/18970] Building with Jack: out/target/common/ob...LIBRARIES/framework_intermediates/with-local/classes.dex
FAILED: /bin/bash out/target/common/obj/JAVA_LIBRARIES/framework_intermediates/with-local/classes.dex.rsp
Out of memory error (version 1.2-rc4 'Carnac' (298900 f95d7bdecfceb327f9d201a1348397ed8a843843 by [email protected])).
GC overhead limit exceeded.
Try increasing heap size with java option '-Xmx<size>'.
Warning: This may have produced partial or corrupted output.
[ 0% 93/18970] Compiling SDK Stubs with Jack: out/targe...BRARIES/android_stubs_current_intermediates/classes.jack
ninja: build stopped: subcommand failed.
build/core/ninja.mk:151: recipe for target 'ninja_wrapper' failed
make: *** [ninja_wrapper] Error 1
Build failed!
Total time elapsed: 10 minutes (652.687489167 seconds)
I cannot seem to locate the java heap size parameter file to modify it. A little info will help out. If not I'll figure it out on my own soon and have the latest build ready for flashing. Thanks.
Official? Oh please...
SirSoviet said:
Official? Oh please...
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I'm building it from https://github.com/AOSPA. So to answer your question, yes it would be official.:good:
Any more questions you could figure out by yourself?
Techie Android said:
I'm building it from https://github.com/AOSPA. So to answer your question, yes it would be official.:good:
Any more questions you could figure out by yourself?
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There's a difference between that and this. Your builds are unofficial because you aren't an official maintainer (unless you are, in which case I'm sorry), but the builds posted on the site are official, because they were built by a trusted maintainer from the AOSPA team.
SirSoviet said:
There's a difference between that and this. Your builds are unofficial because you aren't an official maintainer (unless you are, in which case I'm sorry), but the builds posted on the site are official, because they were built by a trusted maintainer from the AOSPA team.
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Okay I was not aware of that being the case. I understood official to mean it was unmodified and built from the source. I'll change it to unofficial since I'm not connected to AOSPA. Thank you for pointing that out.
placeholder threads are not allowed on xda where are the moderators when we need them?
Read the RULES NEXT TIME!!!!
Fine I won't share it then.
Sheesh. Do you people just constantly give everybody this trash talk?
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Fine I won't share it then.
Sheesh. Do you people just constantly give everybody this trash talk?
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Rules are rules.. There was no trash talk, the only poor attitude is yours. I hope you'll resolve this here as well as with any future posts you make..
I've already reported this thread, lets keep this respectful until everything gets fixed..
Thanks
Thread moved to Q&A section at this moment, if later the ROM is released, please report it to Mod Team and we will move it back to develop section.
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Hi everyone!
I've decided to try building my first ROM and I'm having trouble locating a current up to date guide. I have found several guides, but all of them are outdated by at least three years, I was trying to follow one guide that recommenced using Jack to compile, but in the course of researching Jack, (I'm trying to understand what I'm doing, not just copy and pasting), I found this:
"Warning: As of this March 14, 2017 announcement, the Jack toolchain is deprecated. While you may continue to use Jack, we strongly encourage using the latest preview version of Android Studio instead, which provides improved support for Java 8 language features built into the default toolchain."
https://source.android.com/setup/jack
However I can't find a how to to use Android Studio under Linux for compiling ROM's
Any help would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks
zog
zogthegreat said:
Hi everyone! I've decided to try building my first ROM and I'm having trouble locating a current up to date guide...
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Here's just a handful of them available on the forum.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2814763
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1801690
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3179331
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2195858
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2320007
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3551484
Good Luck!
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