New to Android. Trying to edit init.sh. Figured it would be better if I just jumped in and started learning how this works instead of asking for help. What do I need to learn to understand this? Is this strictly a Linux thing or is it based off of a programming language? Sorry for the totally noob question.
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Well I have pre-ordered an Evo and am jumping ship from my old friend WinMO and am finding it hard to find much info about the workings of android. Everything I read seems as though it is assumed that you know what everything is and what to do with it. I am no noob to the modifying and figuring things out but only having experience with windows os's with zero linux knowledge. I am not asking for in depth explanations, only for better info than what I am finding. All i seem to be able to turn up are basic explanations of terms used and guides to root but little else. Some specifics I would love to find info on is the function of the kernel and recovery images, simply usages of the adp and such and general info on rooting. Again all I turn up is info saying load this recovery and flash this kernel and your rooted blah blah but nothing specific just as to what I'm actually doing by following these instructions. Thanks in advance for any links you guys can provide to help a noob learn. *puts on flame suit just in case*
Im coming off wm 6.5 and Im new with android but I found something that you can read up
http://www.androidpolice.com/2010/05/08/complete-guide-how-to-flash-a-custom-rom-to-your-android-phone-with-rom-manager-full-backup-restore/
pretty helpful link, thanks!
Hey, guys.. I'm a complete noob at the whole rooting procedure and just decided to jump on the bandwagon. I have come to realize that as of now you can't root 2.2 until someone figures it out. Other then that, I just have some basic questions... so, once you root your phone you can download "roms" on to your phone to use. What exactly are "roms" though? The main reason I want to root is so that I can get the REVOLUTION theme on to my phone...
Just want some questions answered so I understand what exactly I am doing. I find this stuff really interesting anyways, so I would love to learn what I am missing out on!
Thanks in advance.
ROMs are complete operating systems. They're rebuilt, repackaged, or otherwise tweaked versions of Froyo, Eclair, with or without Sense, etc.
Themes are just layers on top of existing apps and program elements.
But both require root.
saqibaz said:
Hey, guys.. I'm a complete noob at the whole rooting procedure and just decided to jump on the bandwagon. I have come to realize that as of now you can't root 2.2 until someone figures it out. Other then that, I just have some basic questions... so, once you root your phone you can download "roms" on to your phone to use. What exactly are "roms" though? The main reason I want to root is so that I can get the REVOLUTION theme on to my phone...
Just want some questions answered so I understand what exactly I am doing. I find this stuff really interesting anyways, so I would love to learn what I am missing out on!
Thanks in advance.
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Head over to the development section, there are guides in place that can answer those questions for you (you will have more lol). Make SURE you follow the one for full nand unlock. Just spent 5 frustrating hours trying to flash rom because I thought I was unlocked but wasn't. Do yourself a favor and read those guides!
Swyped from my HTC EVO
Hi,
maybe this is a familiar question for you all, but for me it's not, because I haven't found How-To's guide in this forum yet.
So I ask you: where can I start from?
I really want to "create" a ROM that's personal for my daily use, but is it a hard operation? I need some programming skills? I hope not... XD
Thanks in advance guys!!
you can start with the easier way by downloading a preset kitchen(set of tools which help you to build ROM) for diamond
currently you can download etoys kitchen or gen y kitchen
Ok, I already knew this... But is still so "simple" and no needs to edit for example XML files?
what exactly do you want to do?
the difficulty would depend on that
take a look here for some general stuff
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=669414
Thanks, I'll try to make something
Do we have anyone working on Ubuntu Touch for our phones?
I saw where they had released the porting information. I would love to be able to build these however I am lost when it comes to building roms( I know I need to change my Ubuntu to do so). Thanks for any responses. Also sorry if this is the wrong section or an inappropriate question.
I have never flashed a custom rom on an Android device before. i am interested in doing so and learning the process, as I am confident that given the correct guidance, it would be rather simple. However, I have been unable to find a single, comprehensive, noob-friendly guide for all the intricacies and subtleties associated with the process for the LG OG. And I mean detailed, like hold-my-hand-step-by-step noob friendly. If someone would be willing to take the time to compile such a thread, it would without question be sticky-worthy, and be an invaluable asset to both the forum members who are sick and tired of noobs asking uninformed questions, and for my fellow noobs who ask these questions. Best Regards.
No offense,but if you are a newbie,better let the phone as is. No one is born with the knowledge,but also no one will give this kind of informations to someone who don't master the ABC. All i can say is to read the FAQ's. Search and read around. If you want something well done,do it yourself. Think for yourself,try to understand the processes involved in flashing a custom rom. Don't learn by gestures. It's the only advice i can give you. You do realise if someone makes this tutorial(although there are some by now,just look for them) and you screw up something(because there is no 100% noob proof solution,something may go wrong even for "professionals"),you will blame that person. So,again, read and learn yourself. You have all the necessary infos here.
Fair enough. Ive rooted/ unlocked my phone, messed around with stock .kdz, etc but just looking on moving on to the next level.
chevro1et said:
Fair enough. Ive rooted/ unlocked my phone, messed around with stock .kdz, etc but just looking on moving on to the next level.
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I followed this guide to prepair my European E975 to installa a Custom Rom:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2450258
So now i don't know if Wipe data + factory reset + Wipe cache + Wipe dalvik cache will delete all file in the internal memory..
Someone know this info?