Help on developing rom - Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hello.
I'm new to this forum (well as a user) and also to developing. I would like to know how I can build or patch the ROM (kernel) of my unlisted mtk6572 device to support 5.0 or even 6, basically porting to a different api such as 5/.0.1/.1.1 . I would just like some links to guides if not a guide.
Merci in advance.
John

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1748297
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2814763
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umuturunc said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1748297
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2814763
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I would also like to know how to extract the kernel soyrce code from the device.
Do I have to learn linux commands before starting this, because it looks pretty hard.
Thanks
John

Jhnoth said:
I would also like to know how to extract the kernel soyrce code from the device.
Do I have to learn linux commands before starting this, because it looks pretty hard.
Thanks
John
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https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL6gx4Cwl9DGCkg2uj3PxUWhMDuTw3VKjM
I hope this helps you.
Sorry for my bad English

umuturunc said:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL6gx4Cwl9DGCkg2uj3PxUWhMDuTw3VKjM
I hope this helps you.
Sorry for my bad English
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As shocking as it is since my last reply, I've tried searching way to extract the kernel source, from the device, but I can't find any, I gave up, due to slow net, but my dad upgraded about 6 months ago, and now I've began trying to add upgrade support to MTK phones, since Mediatek wont share the "TRADE SECRETS" they acquired from linux and are illegally selling. So I'd actually like to help people who bought an MTK phone/tab without knowing this. I just want to know if it's possible to decompile/extract the source from the device, and if so, how?
Thanks in advance!

Jhnoth said:
As shocking as it is since my last reply, I've tried searching way to extract the kernel source, from the device, but I can't find any, I gave up, due to slow net, but my dad upgraded about 6 months ago, and now I've began trying to add upgrade support to MTK phones, since Mediatek wont share the "TRADE SECRETS" they acquired from linux and are illegally selling. So I'd actually like to help people who bought an MTK phone/tab without knowing this. I just want to know if it's possible to decompile/extract the source from the device, and if so, how?
Thanks in advance!
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@neonkat can you help?

Jhnoth said:
As shocking as it is since my last reply, I've tried searching way to extract the kernel source, from the device, but I can't find any, I gave up, due to slow net, but my dad upgraded about 6 months ago, and now I've began trying to add upgrade support to MTK phones, since Mediatek wont share the "TRADE SECRETS" they acquired from linux and are illegally selling. So I'd actually like to help people who bought an MTK phone/tab without knowing this. I just want to know if it's possible to decompile/extract the source from the device, and if so, how?
Thanks in advance!
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nope,you can't get sources from the device,it will be released by the manufacturer.send them a mail asking for it.
btw you came to the wrong section.questions should go here.

Thanks, will they give the sources to me for free? Or I'll probably have to pay for the Linux source. And Google should really deal with them...

Jhnoth said:
Thanks, will they give the sources to me for free? Or I'll probably have to pay for the Linux source. And Google should really deal with them...
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you don't need to,android is open source, if they give you the sources it will be free of cost.

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Buildbot for Developers

Hello guys,
I develop ReVolt ROM for 5 devices, I9100, I9100G, I9300, N7000, Mako ..... The thing is, I was looking for a build bot so it would make it easier for me to build .... For one build to finish on my computer, it takes 190 MINUTES !!! So to build for 5 DEVICES, it takes almost 39.3 Hours for a full set of builds !!!!!!
I was looking for a build bot, but I can't find anything .. Can anybody tell me where i can find one who offers something like that ???
Thanks in advance,
Johnhany97
http://ci.apache.org/buildbot.html
chasmodo said:
http://ci.apache.org/buildbot.html
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Thanks you very much
I am now looking for how to join it .....
chasmodo said:
http://ci.apache.org/buildbot.html
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Can you provide another Buildbot ?? They only accept team admissions but I work alone Can anybody please help ??
johnhany97 said:
Can you provide another Buildbot ?? They only accept team admissions but I work alone Can anybody please help ??
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I would recommend taking a look at the TRAC build bot, it doesn't require you to have a team. You can find more information about it from here. Also if you want to look at the documentation for it to get an idea of how to use it and what it involves I would suggest taking a look at the official documentation.
shimp208 said:
I would recommend taking a look at the TRAC build bot, it doesn't require you to have a team. You can find more information about it from here. Also if you want to look at the documentation for it to get an idea of how to use it and what it involves I would suggest taking a look at the official documentation.
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I know it, tried it ... but It never worked properly with me even after following the steps .... Like, I know goo.im provide something like that .... But they don't accept anyone .....
johnhany97 said:
I know it, tried it ... but It never worked properly with me even after following the steps .... Like, I know goo.im provide something like that .... But they don't accept anyone .....
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Another thing that I found is a shell script that automatically builds Android ROM's from there source directories, you can find more information about it here. Also I think one the reasons you may not have been able to get build bot to work right is because you must add in repo support which Android relies on, as mentioned in this article.
shimp208 said:
Another thing that I found is a shell script that automatically builds Android ROM's from there source directories, you can find more information about it here. Also I think one the reasons you may not have been able to get build bot to work right is because you must add in repo support which Android relies on, as mentioned in this article.
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l have my own scripts ready and everything, all I need is to find a buildbot for Android devs..... I also think that XDA offers some for Recognized Developers ... Not so sure about that ..
johnhany97 said:
l have my own scripts ready and everything, all I need is to find a buildbot for Android devs..... I also think that XDA offers some for Recognized Developers ... Not so sure about that ..
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goo.im offers servers for this but, they only give it off of referrel
ayysir said:
goo.im offers servers for this but, they only give it off of referrel
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Do you know someone who uses it ?

Mt6589 Custom Kernel/Rom Help

Hello,
Since i didnt't find any posts relating to my question, i maked a new thread ( Pardon me if there is a similar thread )
Recently i bought a Phone made in China with already a Custom Rom/Kernel on it. (mt6589)
can someone help me out if this phone supports other kernels/roms? ( Information about the phone included )
You won't find any here. Mostly due to those OEM not releasing kernel source for their devices
Wayne Tech Nexus
ah ok thanks.
But what are the things u need to look at while searching for a kernel/rom.
like: is it possible to get Cyanogemod working on it but some features may not work? or is it just not possible
zelendel said:
You won't find any here. Mostly due to those OEM not releasing kernel source for their devices
Wayne Tech Nexus
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ah ok thanks.
But what are the things u need to look at while searching for a kernel/rom.
like: is it possible to get Cyanogemod working on it but some features may not work? or is it just not possible
hrmm
Giantjordi said:
ah ok thanks.
But what are the things u need to look at while searching for a kernel/rom.
like: is it possible to get Cyanogemod working on it but some features may not work? or is it just not possible
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https . github.com/varunchitre15/MT6589_kernel_source
You mean that?
fredsavage123 said:
https . github.com/varunchitre15/MT6589_kernel_source
You mean that?
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Thanks for your answer but No
More like, Is it possible to use another kernel like Doomskernel or do i need to search for a special kernel for m6589.

Porting AOSP

I want to start work on making a AOSP port for the honor 7. The last time i checked people were stuck making a device tree, Is that still the stage we are at? If we have got passed that could some one link it to me so i can get a head start? Thanks.
Hi there,
As far as I am aware, we have not yet got a device tree.
Good luck on the port though, what device are you thinking of porting from?
0v3r cl0ck3d said:
I want to start work on making a AOSP port for the honor 7. The last time i checked people were stuck making a device tree, Is that still the stage we are at? If we have got passed that could some one link it to me so i can get a head start? Thanks.
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Maybe this and this can help. I too am trying to achieve the same.
Sent from my Huawei Honor 7
DigiGoon said:
Maybe this and this can help. I too am trying to achieve the same.
Sent from my Huawei Honor 7
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Thank you. I have six weeks on my school holidays starting today so I hope I can make some progress.
They even managed to run cm13 on the p8lite now
http://forum.xda-developers.com/p8lite/development/rom-cyanogenmod-13-0-arrived-t3419852
0v3r cl0ck3d said:
I want to start work on making a AOSP port for the honor 7. The last time i checked people were stuck making a device tree, Is that still the stage we are at? If we have got passed that could some one link it to me so i can get a head start? Thanks.
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hi i have once fully assembled CM12.1 but for some reason did not start if can help I will be glad. sorry for bad english
vardan1987777 said:
hi i have once fully assembled CM12.1 but for some reason did not start if can help I will be glad. sorry for bad english
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Me and DigiGoon are working on it but were having issues (Mainly because im a noob and I cant work github properly). Try messaging DigiGoon he seems to know what to do so far ive just been doing what he tells me to do.
vardan1987777 said:
hi i have once fully assembled CM12.1 but for some reason did not start if can help I will be glad. sorry for bad english
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Assembled CM12.1 for Honor 7?
Sent from my Huawei Honor 7
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http://www.xda-developers.com/xda-and-honor-kick-off-partnership/

opportunity - Can you build a smartphone Rom ??

Good day guys.
My team and I are starting up a new smartphone company and we need to build our own custom rom with the most advance features the cleanest bug free rom etc you know the drill.
I would like to know who is able to build a custom rom and who will be willing to join us on this venture ?
Bounce1 said:
Good day guys.
My team and I are starting up a new smartphone company and we need to build our own custom rom with the most advance features the cleanest bug free rom etc you know the drill.
I would like to know who is able to build a custom rom and who will be willing to join us on this venture ?
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what is the device? do you have root, sources and device trees set up already?
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Sands207 said:
what is the device? do you have root, sources and device trees set up already?
Sent from my LGLS676 using Tapatalk
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We have non of the above yet, and that's why we need someone with experience to help and guide us.
Bounce1 said:
We have non of the above yet, and that's why we need someone with experience to help and guide us.
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what is the device? the more info you provide the more likely you are to get help
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Oh sorry. We a start up smartphone company so there is no device as we need to build one from scratch and would like to build our own skin ui etc on top of that, would you guys be able to help us?
Bounce1 said:
Oh sorry. We a start up smartphone company so there is no device as we need to build one from scratch and would like to build our own skin ui etc on top of that, would you guys be able to help us?
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At least provide any hardware details

[Question]Kernel Compile

Hi guy,I wonder Does compiler get [email protected] and write it in kernel?
For this image :
I clone source code and compile kernel myself.But why the underlying information doesn't show my [email protected] instead of who distributes this code that I clone?
Need help:good:
Nuttapat007 said:
Hi guy,I wonder Does compiler get [email protected] and write it in kernel?
For this image :
I clone source code and compile kernel myself.But why the underlying information doesn't show my [email protected] instead of who distributes this code that I clone?
Need help:good:
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will u plz tell how did u cloned kernel and ported will help me plz I also want to create a custom kernel buddy plz help me I do not have the kernel source code so my question is how I clone the source code
[email protected] said:
will u plz tell how did u cloned kernel and ported will help me plz I also want to create a custom kernel buddy plz help me I do not have the kernel source code so my question is how I clone the source code
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First,You need to know your device_codename.
In my case,"kanas" .Just google it like "android_kernel_samsung_kanas"
and if you see it uploaded by someone on github ,just clone it by
Code:
git clone https://github.com/xxxxx/android_kernel_samsung_kanas.git
and boom! :good: enjoy
Nuttapat007 said:
First,You need to know your device_codename.
In my case,"kanas" .Just google it like "android_kernel_samsung_kanas"
and if you see it uploaded by someone on github ,just clone it by
and boom! :good: enjoy
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I don't how to do it will u plz do so for me my device name is Micromax doodle 4 (Q391)
[email protected] said:
I don't how to do it will u plz do so for me my device name is Micromax doodle 4 (Q391)
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He just told you how to do it.
Please quit spamming the boards begging devs for help to make something for your phone.
Trust anybody who has tried begging like this before dude it doesn't work.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1748297
I suggest starting there.... It really matters none to us if you're a "noob" & want help because guess what, we were all once "noobs" but we didn't just beg others to get where we are now.....
LilAnt530 said:
He just told you how to do it.
Please quit spamming the boards begging devs for help to make something for your phone.
Trust anybody who has tried begging like this before dude it doesn't work.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1748297
I suggest starting there.... It really matters none to us if you're a "noob" & want help because guess what, we were all once "noobs" but we didn't just beg others to get where we are now.....
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the problem is that I didnt have kernel source I didnt find it anywhere
[email protected] said:
the problem is that I didnt have kernel source I didnt find it anywhere
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Then make sure it is actually released!
Most of the manufacturers here in the U.S. don't like to give up sources very easily Samsung is known for this & can make building for them very scattered.....
However I can't speak for Micromax as I've never owned anything they're known for, but if your device is newer than 3 to 9 months old it could still be sourceless, in that case you'll have to email Micromax....
LilAnt530 said:
Then make sure it is actually released!
Most of the manufacturers here in the U.S. don't like to give up sources very easily Samsung is known for this & can make building for them very scattered.....
However I can't speak for Micromax as I've never owned anything they're known for, but if your device is newer than 3 to 9 months old it could still be sourceless, in that case you'll have to email Micromax....
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I have done mailing option but never get any answer from company by the my phone it mtk based phone mtk6582
[email protected] said:
I have done mailing option but never get any answer from company by the my phone it mtk based phone mtk6582
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Try searching MTK6582 if you haven't already...... Damn man that's one hell of a jam you got if that's turning up nothing
I believe I read something about sourcing from a stock firmware package on here once upon a time...... Sorry for jumping to conclusions bro! & I'll try to help you out if I can lol.... I swear ive heard that funny phone name before......
Edit; I discovered a Micromax Canvas Doodle 3 on AndroidFileHost , hopefully that's close-ish to or is your device?
LilAnt530 said:
Try searching MTK6582 if you haven't already...... Damn man that's one hell of a jam you got if that's turning up nothing
I believe I read something about sourcing from a stock firmware package on here once upon a time...... Sorry for jumping to conclusions bro! & I'll try to help you out if I can lol.... I swear ive heard that funny phone name before......
Edit; I discovered a Micromax Canvas Doodle 3 on AndroidFileHost , hopefully that's close-ish to or is your device?
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it's doodle 4 kernel version 3.10.54

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