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For any Developer who needs the official Viewpad 7 Kernel Source
Here it is: http://www.viewsoniceurope.com/uk/s...ystem-and-upgrade/viewpad-7-kernel-source.htm
Hopefully we can get a dev to make so we can use updated flash and get to the point of something akin to gingerbread etc for this interesting little VPad7.
Anyone close to it or is it a dead cause?
I'm adding this here as I can't get access to the main dev forum - the ITE source should be licenced under the GPL. If Viewsonic are refusing to release it, violating the GPL licence, but have released earlier source, I can only see 2 reasons:
- The ITE source contains proprietry information, it is was never intended to be linked to GPL licenced code. By releasing the code Viewsonic would be in hot legal water.
- Viewsonic haven't understood previous requests: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1360160&page=2
Either way if devs still want the ITE driver kernel source I propose we let legal team at the FSF know of this issue and let them deal with it, unless the situation has changed (that I've not read about*)? That should put a rocket up Viewsonic's behind to get the issue sorted. The FSF shouldn't have a problem issuing notice on core kernel violations as I would imagine they deal with these sort of claims regularly.
* Also checking source now (I'm not a kernel dev so I don't know exactly what I'm looking for).
Hi!
i am following this thread since 2011.
tried all the roms published but i have the same problem because there is no ite-support
i would love to try an oc-kernel!
searching all around i have found a simiular device with ite-source code published
also a 7inch display and same cpu.
if anyone is interested and able to build a kernel i will tell him where to find the source
code.
Greetings
Frank
First, if this thread should be in general can someone move it pls.
Now to my question. I know that for example the samsung galaxy s has a similar hw as our phones and can have the new kernel, but i never saw a kernel for our phones higher than 2.6. Does anybody know if we can or cant(and why) use the new version cause it has a better security system
Some developers are working on a 3.0 kernel and there are already some threads about that
Sent from my Nexus 7 running Android 4.2.1
Porting kernel is not a simple task. Fxp team whom currently working on the project to bring kernel 3.x to xperia 2011 gen said it would take atleast six months, or would take forever ie it would never come to our phone.
is it really necessary?
Do we really need kernel 3.0 on our devices?
because I have read here and they say its almost same as old kernel "OR SAME AS OLD KERNEL "
http://www.itworld.com/software/169503/new-linux-30-kernel-same-old-kernel
Hey guys!
I haven't rooted or messed with any of my Android devices in a long while, so I'm a bit rusty.
After searching and skimming through countless threads, I still have no idea whether I qualify to unlock my bootloader nor how to actually go about this process.
I would DEEPLY appreciate any help given!
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Hey guys!
I haven't rooted or messed with any of my Android devices in a long while, so I'm a bit rusty.
After searching and skimming through countless threads, I still have no idea whether I qualify to unlock my bootloader nor how to actually go about this process.
I would DEEPLY appreciate any help given!
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Hi - welcome to the HDX forums. The options available and difficulty implementing them are dependent on the version of fire OS currently installed on your HDX. Bounce back with that and someone will likely guide you to the appropriate thread(s).
Keep in mind Kindles are not like most Android devices. It's easy to create a nonrecoverable brick flashing the wrong stuff.
I am currently running 4.5.3.
I understand the risks, and I'm willing to do anything in order to unlock this amazing device.
w3r3w0lv33 said:
I am currently running 4.5.3.
I understand the risks, and I'm willing to do anything in order to unlock this amazing device.
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Your options at 4.5.3 are constrained. At present there is no reliable method to unlock the bootloader or install an alternate recovery (eg: TWRP). If you have the 7" model (13/Thor) you can roll back to a previous version of Fire OS (13.3.2.8 based on Jelly Bean), upgrade to 4.5.2 then root, block OTA, install gaps, etc. Or you can stay at 13.3.2.8, install Safestrap and the excellent Nexus Rom (based on JB 4.2). You may see references to earlier Fire OS builds, TWRP, CM 11/12, etc. Unfortunately, those options are currently unavailable given you are starting at 4.5.3.
I don't believe rolling back to 3.2.8 is an option on newer 8.9" models (14/Apollo) and few reports suggest Amazon won't do it either (preferring to replace the device with a reconditioned model that may come with a lower firmware level that can be more easily exploited). That said, things are changing rapidly. Check back frequently!
If you have the the 7" model start here. READ, READ, READ before attempting anything! Ask questions along the way. Recovery is difficult/impossible if you make a mistake. Tools/techniques you may have used (eg: fastboot cable) simply don't work on the HDX. Good Luck!
Hello all, I have just finished getting my Kindle Fire HD 6 to 5.01 rooted with GAPPS. Although I'm quite satisfied with my success, I'm still wondering if there has been any developement in any of the following categories:
Unlocked Bootloaders
Custom ROMs
Cyanogenmod for the Kindle Fire HD 6/7 4th Generation
And if there is any progress being made to any of the above[/SIZE]
YES I dug around for a while and didn't find anything
YES I saw the sticky-ed post declaring "Development is over"; but I am wondering if there are any 3rd parties still working out there
Any help is appreciated, Thanks!
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. . . I'm still wondering if there has been any developement in any of the following categories:
Unlocked Bootloaders
Custom ROMs
Cyanogenmod for the Kindle Fire HD 6/7 4th Generation
And if there is any progress being made to any of the above
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No.
I bought a Xperia C, a fairly popular model here in Brazil, but I just found out that it's bootloader was locked until some months ago, when Sony decided it was time to let people unlock it.s bootloader.
But now I see the phone has never receveid an update after Jelly Bean 4.2.x and no Custom ROM was ever developed for it (all ROM's that I found are just themed versions of the OEM 4.2 Jelly Bean).
So I decided that maybe I could build CM or AOSP for this device but after reading about the process I discovered that there's no device tree or vendor or kernel info available anywhere for this device.
I think this is all because Sony allowed the bootloader to be unlocked just now the phone is discontinued, so the possible developers this phone had moved away from it too quickly...
It's a shame, because it's indeed a good device, but it's stuck in a old firmware because of Sony's lack of support - same thing happened to the Xperia SP, another excellent device, which at least had an unlocked bootloader which allowed a lot of Custom ROM's to be developed.
So, I wish to know if there's any salvation for this device or if I should give up on it...
PS: I am a software developer, but I don't understand anything about android or Java. I'm willing to learn and develop ROM's for this device with someone's else help... I'll just need to find time to do that...
if your bootloader is unlocked the first step is compile a custom recovery, normally twrp that you can find tutorials in here. the kernel source code is always provided because of the linux open source license, I'm on the cellphone so I cant post links but search for the twrp compiling guide in here. i hope this helps