Hi everybody!
I am new in this community and I am sorry if a post this thread in the wrong forum.
I want to start making a AOSP or a "custom ROM" for Android, I have some experience with "Linux from scracth" and linux in general, but I think that I still beeing a newbie in OS development.
I really love OS develoment and thats why I want to try with Android. (I know that is very hard, but I am making this for experience)
The AOSP requirements says that I new a Android device and its kernel source. (I am new and I can not post links)
I want to know, if there is any way to make a AOSP or custom ROM in a virtual machine? maybe using google pixel or nexus code?
I have an Android device but I am a complete newbie and I dont want try on real hardware yet.
Thanks for any help!
david_pjimenez said:
Hi everybody!
I am new in this community and I am sorry if a post this thread in the wrong forum.
I want to start making a AOSP or a "custom ROM" for Android, I have some experience with "Linux from scracth" and linux in general, but I think that I still beeing a newbie in OS development.
I really love OS develoment and thats why I want to try with Android. (I know that is very hard, but I am making this for experience)
The AOSP requirements says that I new a Android device and its kernel source. (I am new and I can not post links)
I want to know, if there is any way to make a AOSP or custom ROM in a virtual machine? maybe using google pixel or nexus code?
I have an Android device but I am a complete newbie and I dont want try on real hardware yet.
Thanks for any help!
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Greetings and welcome to assist. Plenty of devs use a virtual machine to build or even dual boot linux. There are plenty of prebuilt virtual machines at osbox and there are plenty of excellent guides to building in xda university
http://forum.xda-developers.com/general/xda-university
Good Luck and welcome to xda
Sawdoctor
sawdoctor said:
Greetings and welcome to assist. Plenty of devs use a virtual machine to build or even dual boot linux. There are plenty of prebuilt virtual machines at osbox and there are plenty of excellent guides to building in xda university
http://forum.xda-developers.com/general/xda-university
Good Luck and welcome to xda
Sawdoctor
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Thanks for replying!
I have no problem to install Linux on real hardware, actually I have Arch Linux installed on real hardware and I used as my main OS.
What I want to know is, can I put AOSP or a Custom Android in a Virtual Machine? I mean, modify some code in a custom android and tested in a Virtual Machine?
Thanks for your time and help!
david_pjimenez said:
Thanks for replying!
I have no problem to install Linux on real hardware, actually I have Arch Linux installed on real hardware and I used as my main OS.
What I want to know is, can I put AOSP or a Custom Android in a Virtual Machine? I mean, modify some code in a custom android and tested in a Virtual Machine?
Thanks for your time and help!
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You mean you want to run a custom rom on a virtual machine on your pc ? I think android studio can do something along these lines
sawdoctor said:
You mean you want to run a custom rom on a virtual machine on your pc ? I think android studio can do something along these lines
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I mean that I want to modify Android OS to add functions, optimize, maybe modify the UI of the system, learn how Android is programed and that kind of things. I want to modify Android Source Code but I want to tested that code on a Virtual Machine on my PC.
Where can I get Android Source Code or any Custom ROM to start working on it?
Thanks for your help and time!
david_pjimenez said:
I mean that I want to modify Android OS to add functions, optimize, maybe modify the UI of the system, learn how Android is programed and that kind of things. I want to modify Android Source Code but I want to tested that code on a Virtual Machine on my PC.
Where can I get Android Source Code or any Custom ROM to start working on it?
Thanks for your help and time!
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Here is the link for android studio
https://developer.android.com/studio/index.html#features
For source code you can use cm/aosp or anything opensource. Resurrection remix is quite easy to set up as they have a lot of pre built scripts to help you set everything up
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sawdoctor said:
Here is the link for android studio
https://developer.android.com/studio/index.html#features
For source code you can use cm/aosp or anything opensource. Resurrection remix is quite easy to set up as they have a lot of pre built scripts to help you set everything up
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Thanks for your help and time!
You have resolved everything that I needed!
Hi, I'm completely new in Android ROM development and want to get into it. I have a Moto G Turbo and a old Moto E 1st gen.
So I had some question regarding Android ROM development. I may sound completely noob which I am, but still if you help me by answering my question or at least referring to some links then I'll be helpful. And please only answer if you are confident about what you are saying.
1> I understand that Android is open source, so basically we can download and build it. What does it take to make that boot on a particular device?
2> Android is based on linux kernel. So we need a kernel source too. I found this, https://github.com/MotorolaMobilityLLC/kernel-msm, is this the kernel source for moto devices? I am confused because I can find only one repository although it must different repositories for different devices.
3> If we have a kernel source for the device, can we build any ROM like AOSP or AOSP-CAF and boot it in our device? If not why?
3> I have a good knowledge of C although I am still learning. How do I start developing or porting ROM? I am specially interested in PURE AOSP.
I don’t know but you might find a lot of tutorials in non-device-specific threads. And I think there’s a guide on how to build lineage 13 for osprey
This thread could be helpful:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2073370&page=1
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?
LineageOS (Lineage Android Distribution) members or anyone else on this website is not responsible for bricked devices, dead SD cards, thermonuclear war, or you getting fired because the alarm app failed. Please do some research if you have any concerns about features included in the products you find here before flashing it! YOU are choosing to make these modifications, and if you point the finger at us for messing up your device, we will laugh at you. Your warranty will be void if you tamper with any part of your device / software.
How to Install:
1- Make a backup of your important files
2 - Unlock bootloader with this guide
3 - Flash the TWRP, link here
4 - Move Rom & Gapps (optional) into device storage
5 - Full Wipes
6- Flash Rom & Gapps (gapps are OPTIONAL)
for GAPPS:
Choose Gapps Package ARM64 > 7.1 > Micro and below: visit OpenGAPPS
If during the gapps flash it gives you an error then in the TWRP terminal or on the adb shell you have to execute this command: "mkdir /tmp/bin"
Download:
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Contribute to XRedCubeX/android_device_meizu_m5c development by creating an account on GitHub.
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Working:
Boots
Storages
Bluetooth
Wifi
GPS - GNSS
Audio
NOT Working:
Camera
Hotspot
Offline Charging
Special Thanks
LineageOS
Moyster for device trees
Device Tree:https://github.com/XRedCubeX/android_device_meizu_m5c
Vendor Tree: https://github.com/XRedCubeX/android_vendor_meizu_m5c
Assim que possível, irei testar!
Hi Red. I was taking a look at the ROM repository on GitHub, and saw that the default branch is now named cm-13.1. So, are you now working on an Android 6.0 ROM for the M5c?
thiagosousa777 said:
Hi Red. I was taking a look at the ROM repository on GitHub, and saw that the default branch is now named cm-13.1. So, are you now working on an Android 6.0 ROM for the M5c?
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I have a slight indecision, now I can not carry on the Custom ROM because I do not have the right PC but when I am able to compile it, I will evaluate which one can work better
XRed_CubeX said:
I have a slight indecision, now I can not carry on the Custom ROM because I do not have the right PC but when I am able to compile it, I will evaluate which one can work better
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I see. I would say that in the long run Lineage 14 would be more worthwhile, since Android 6.0 is becoming outdated, with no support for some apps. But really, I just wanted a ROM to replace Flyme, and its bugs. Also, many of the apps I use don't work, or don't work right on Flyme...
These days I was taking a look at /e/ OS. I've been thinking about venturing into porting this ROM to the M5c. For me it would be a challenge, since I've never done this before. But unfortunately at the moment I also don't have a PC that meets the requirements to compile the ROM
thiagosousa777 said:
I see. I would say that in the long run Lineage 14 would be more worthwhile, since Android 6.0 is becoming outdated, with no support for some apps. But really, I just wanted a ROM to replace Flyme, and its bugs. Also, many of the apps I use don't work, or don't work right on Flyme...
These days I was taking a look at /e/ OS. I've been thinking about venturing into porting this ROM to the M5c. For me it would be a challenge, since I've never done this before. But unfortunately at the moment I also don't have a PC that meets the requirements to compile the ROM
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I find it useless, just use lineage without gapps and it will be better than /e/, then anyway I don't know where to find the manifest
XRed_CubeX said:
I find it useless, just use lineage without gapps and it will be better than /e/, then anyway I don't know where to find the manifest
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You are right. However, /e/ has some nice features like e account synchronization, an app store, microG, and some of their apps... Of course we could get that with LineageOS, but it is interesting how /e/ already brings that well integrated and ready.
By the way, I am also looking at other non-Android systems, like Ubuntu Touch...
thiagosousa777 said:
You are right. However, /e/ has some nice features like e account synchronization, an app store, microG, and some of their apps... Of course we could get that with LineageOS, but it is interesting how /e/ already brings that well integrated and ready.
By the way, I am also looking at other non-Android systems, like Ubuntu Touch...
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Ah beautiful those non-android systems yes, unfortunately we have to forget them because of the prebuilt kernel and unavailable sources
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Ah beautiful those non-android systems yes, unfortunately we have to forget them because of the prebuilt kernel and unavailable sources
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Well, from what I've been reading the process is similar to porting LineageOS. You just need the kernel sources and the device specific binary blobs. I'm guessing you know how to get them, don't you?
And the interesting thing is that there is a layer, called Halium, that interacts directly with the hardware. And that is actually what you should port to the desired device. Then you can install any Linux system on top of this layer, like Ubuntu Touch, Plasma Mobile, etc, and these are distributed pre-compiled.
thiagosousa777 said:
Well, from what I've been reading the process is similar to porting LineageOS. You just need the kernel sources and the device specific binary blobs. I'm guessing you know how to get them.
And the interesting thing is that there is a layer, called Halium, that interacts directly with the hardware. And that is actually what you should port to the desired device. Then you can install any Linux system on top of this layer, like Ubuntu Touch, Plasma Mobile, etc, and these are distributed pre-compiled.
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Mhh ... good, you are informed, however the vendor blobs are bull**** to take, the problem is the kernel sources but Meizu has not released them. However, some time ago I booted a Custom kernel based on ALPS (A custom AOSP from Mediatek to be clear) but the touchscreen doesn't work and I'm looking for a solution around but that I can't find
P.S: Fixing that kernel has great potential, forget android 7, you could also boot android 9 with sources, but as long as they are still working
XRed_CubeX said:
Mhh ... good, you are informed, however the vendor blobs are bull**** to take, the problem is the kernel sources but Meizu has not released them. However, some time ago I booted a Custom kernel based on ALPS (A custom AOSP from Mediatek to be clear) but the touchscreen doesn't work and I'm looking for a solution around but that I can't find
P.S: Fixing that kernel has great potential, forget android 7, you could also boot android 9 with sources, but as long as they are still working
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I confess I didn't quite understand one thing: so how did you port LineageOS to this device? You didn't need the kernel sources?
thiagosousa777 said:
I confess I didn't quite understand one thing: so how did you port LineageOS to this device? You didn't need the kernel sources?
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At the time I was doing this lineage, I was with the prebuilt kernel, week ago I had done this kernel port to a twrp and the touch was not working so I left the device alone
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At the time I was doing this lineage, I was with the prebuilt kernel, week ago I had done this kernel port to a twrp and the touch was not working so I left the device alone
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Thanks for the clarification! It is a shame that Meizu does this (I wonder if they are not violating the terms of the Linux GPL license by distributing the kernel without publishing the modifications made to the source code).
Anyway, if a solution to this kernel problem related to the touch screen comes up, please let me know. In the meantime I'll keep reading Halium's documentation until a solution comes along, or until I get a compatible phone.
Great work!
Hello. I've been testing this ROM on my M5c and love it. The ROM is very good, fluid, lightweight... the only problem is that the camera doesn't work, as well as the cellular network data. Congratulations for the excellent work.
The ROM will no longer receive bugfixes?
pls compile
publish a release
Hello,
Could somebody give me links, initial instructions or an overview of how to adapt the crDroid custom rom to be able to install also on the Teclast t40 pro ?
Or in other words... Which changes should be made (and a general how-to) to that rom once obtained its source code, to add support for a new device, in this case that tablet ?
I am a software developer in .NET with some linux experience also, and this could give me the opportunity to learn something big'n new...
Thanks in advance !
It's so sad that nobody can give me a hand on this; At least a general intro. Ok, I will forget about it and I'll change my little goals in life to something more useful and productive.
Have a nice day.
Hello try this
[GUIDE] Build crDroid ROM from source
Because I saw some requests for a build guide for crDroid (ROM with many added features based on CM) I decided to make one. Please report if it worked. If you have errors I will try my best to resolve them. Please read everything carefully...
forum.xda-developers.com
and this below this information below.
Thanks
I hope you are very successful in this process.
I hope you are very successful in this process.