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[Completed] Nexus5X - Create A Custom ROM

Hi! I own the Nexus5X and I am interesting in creating a custom ROM for the device. I have synced the AOSP source tree, gotten everything set up and flashed a build on to my device.
How can I start creating a ROM for the device? What are some general guidelines? How do I start tweaking apps, adding features, etc.
Also, if someone could take a look at these errors I am getting with my AOSP build that would be awesome: https://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-5x/help/issues-aosp-built-source-bullhead-t3555439
Thanks

NateDev said:
Hi! I own the Nexus5X and I am interesting in creating a custom ROM for the device. I have synced the AOSP source tree, gotten everything set up and flashed a build on to my device.
How can I start creating a ROM for the device? What are some general guidelines? How do I start tweaking apps, adding features, etc.
Also, if someone could take a look at these errors I am getting with my AOSP build that would be awesome: https://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-5x/help/issues-aosp-built-source-bullhead-t3555439
Thanks
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Hello,
If you have interest in develop a custom rom, i suggest you start at XDA University to learn a bit of everything about Android.
You have some great guides on Android Software Development (look at stick posts)
I have my own guide which is not finished but I will teach everything you need to know about build a custom ROM from source, how to use github, git, mergetool etc... You can follow my progress HERE

FSadino said:
Hello,
If you have interest in develop a custom rom, i suggest you start at XDA University to learn a bit of everything about Android.
You have some great guides on Android Software Development (look at stick posts)
I have my own guide which is not finished but I will teach everything you need to know about build a custom ROM from source, how to use github, git, mergetool etc... You can follow my progress HERE
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OK thanks, I will take a look at that. If possible, could you take a look at the errors I am getting with my AOSP build? I posed the link in the original post. Also, do you have to run extract-files.sh or can you simply download the vendor binaries from Google and run the extracting script? (AOSP)

NateDev said:
Also, do you have to run extract-files.sh or can you simply download the vendor binaries from Google and run the extracting script? (AOSP)
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If you fork/download vendor binaries you don't need to run extracting script

Some questions regarding Android ROM Development and Kernel Development

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

Compiling Device Blobs from Scratch, Any guide?

Hi,
I've been searching across Google and this forums, but failed to find a guide for building Device, Vendor and Kernel Trees for my Samsung Devices from Scratch :crying:. Can you please direct me to a good guide for that? . And I don't want a Step by Step guide. I have a decent knowledge about UNIX Terminology and Android. I have compiled ROMs for Pixel Devices :laugh:, but I can't for Samsung.
Thanks!:good:
Supersonic

How are LineageOS and TWRP built?

Hello, I am very new to everything. My knowledge is basically limited to using Linux. Could someone tell me where I can find the documentation of how to build TWRP and LineageOS for an unknown phone.
Or tell me what the general process is.
I cannot understand anything, when trying to understand I feel like being faced to a wall and not understanding how the hell it works.
Thanks in advance,
Snow

SnowCode said:
Hello, I am very new to everything. My knowledge is basically limited to using Linux. Could someone tell me where I can find the documentation of how to build TWRP and LineageOS for an unknown phone.
Or tell me what the general process is.
I cannot understand anything, when trying to understand I feel like being faced to a wall and not understanding how the hell it works.
Thanks in advance,
Snow
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If the source files haven't been released by the OEM, you may be at a dead-end before you begin.
How can I get TWRP for my device? (how to compile TWRP)
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How to build LineageOS on Windows 10 using WSL 2
XDA Senior Member Uldiniad has published a guide on how to compile Android 10-based LineageOS 17.1 on a Windows 10 PC using WSL 2.
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✦✦✦ [GUIDE] Build LineageOS ✦ How To use Github ✦✦✦
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Need Custom Recovery and Custom Rom For Asus ME560CG K00G

Hi . I try to find Custom recovery and Custom Rom for ASUS K00G ME560CG ( Fonepad note 6 ) .
I need to use this old one again but it is not able to install new version of any application .
Please let me know or if you have any other way for me to reuse the old one please tell me.

Existing TWRP builds for ASUS are listed here:
Asus
This is the Team Win website and the official home of TWRP! Here you will find the list of officially supported devices and instructions for installing TWRP on those devices.
twrp.me

Any ?

Compile TWRP at your own
[GUIDE][NOOB FRIENDLY]How to compile TWRP from source step by step
Hi guys, Today because of the continuous requests of help to compile the TWRP on the developers' dedicated thread, I decided to write a guide for those who know very little about Linux and Android development but want to LEARN Initial...
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then you can flash a Custom ROM of your choice.