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[LG Revolution] Grizzy3:
Lol if only we had as many people actually working on the development as we do testers.
[LG Revolution] zyrtek69:
Lmao no doubt.. I'd love to go back into Verizon and show the biotch that sold me this fone that it CAN run ICS and I don't need to buy a new fone...
[LG Revolution] PlayfulGod:
booting it n running are 2 diff things lol. But these phones have the specs to be able to run if we can get our hands on the needed src or patches for the drivers etc. ;)
[LG Revolution] Grizzy3:
I'm sure you guys can do it. I got complete faith in you lol
[LG Revolution] aichrist:
Hi All,

I'll give you a quick update on what's going on. I spent the weekend building and testing a build that has more support for our msm7x30 hardware. I did get the EGL problem out of the way, but the kernel is complaining about kgsl page faults. I believe this is because the build I have is using the gralloc.msm7x30 library built by the msm7x30 common config where we probably need to use the gralloc.msm7k library taken from a GB build because the drivers, firmware, and kernel are from GB.

Regarding the genlock support that thecubed mentioned, I found a CM build flag to turn off genlock support in the android build, which should allow us to use a kernel that doesn't have the genlock device driver. That said, I found a fellow developer named Isaac who is doing some great work on the Motorola Triumph. He's got a GB kernel that the applied genlock to. Looking at his work, it should be possible for me to do the same with our kernel. So, even though we may not _need_ genlock support in our kernel, it may be an easy win to get anyway, and it will make our kernel more ICS friendly.

From here, the next step I am going to do is merge what I can from Isaac's work (kernel and android device folder) into my own work. I'll also work on getting android to use our gralloc.msm7k rather than the generic msm7x30 one. It's not immediately obvious how to do that in the Android build config files, nor does it work to simply substitute our prebuilt library in system/lib/hw/.

Another thing -- beamer is sending me an extra phone of his for me to test with. This will help me tremendously as I won't have to backup my daily driver phone, take it apart, and reflash it every time I test a CM9 build. So, thanks a zillion, beamer! Your generosity will increase the efficiency of my process at least two-fold.
[LG Revolution] Grizzy3:
I have no idea what all that means bout I'm very happy to see you're making a lot of progress. Thanks for putting so much time into this. And thanks to beamer to for helping out by providing a test phone. Keep up the great work.
[LG Revolution] zyrtek69:
+1000

This is sounding great so far. Y'all are awesome.
[LG Revolution] twillet50:
Hopefully not a dumb question, but when/if this gets up and running, will I be able to flash it over Blitzkrieg or will I need to be on the stock ROM? I'm still stock, rooted and have cwm installed. I have it backed up, but have been wanting to try Blitzkrieg.
[LG Revolution] iamjerry123:
Me too!
[LG Revolution] redwolves:
+1 on both counts.
[LG Revolution] pendragon11:
Everyone following here, don't forget to pitch in to the bounty for this project over in the revolution general forums. We need to keep pushing guys (and gals)!
[LG Revolution] motodroidfreak:
just give up. this phone is just a bust. thank god i have a contract up in 2 months
[LG Revolution] :
word
[LG Revolution] I.M.famous XMAN:
One man's junk is another man's treasure. :cool: Just cuz you think it is not worth it, we should just give up? Tell that to PG. And if you were keeping up with the thread on AF about cm10. It's not a bust. It works. granted, with the switch to cm10, ril stopped working. But it works.

"The glass is half full, not half empty" ;)

edit: Don't get me wrong. we do have our quirks. the phone isn't perfect. idk of any device that is. But if you're jumping ship, then it was a great ride, have fun on the next boat. And just let the rest of us ride.
[LG Revolution] Haxcid:
Last post in android forums lg revolution section was Nov. 17

I realize you are holding out hope for something great to come of this phone but lets face the music... This phone was a bust development wise. By the time working useful items make it to the public most people with be up for renewal. Even Verizon has taken pity and offered renewal 4 months early on this POS, at least to me.
[LG Revolution] I.M.famous XMAN:
All I'm saying is don't poke at the bruise and give pg credit for the work that he is putting into this.

The revo is not a bad device. Not great, but not bad. For some. Faith is what keeps this community going no matter how small.:p

But it's all good. :D to each his own.

But I did hear that cm10 is still moving forward. :D
[LG Revolution] PlayfulGod:
Yea work continues, tho those posts about being up for renewal etc are prolly right and I am sorry, but I am only one man yanno. I mean I could convert my esteem repo over to the revo, but you would still only have a teaser rom n nothing you could use daily. ;)
[LG Revolution] iamjerry123:
Would it be possible if you could convert some of the cool roms over to the revolution?
[LG Revolution] JetBlue:
What would be nice is if PG could finish thecubed's cm7 build http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1175083 was almost done expect for RIL and rendering and other stuff.
[LG Revolution] meabrams:
Why would you want to take 3 steps back and go with cm7 instead of waiting patiently for cm10 like the rest of us.... But that's just my 2 cents
[LG Revolution] PlayfulGod:
I actually did a CM7 build for the Esteem that was prudy much all functioning except RIL, never could get over that RIL hurdle tho, so abandoned that project in favor of CM9/10.. ;)
[LG Revolution] rruleford:
just curious as to how CM10 is coming along for the revo? i cant wait! already have it on a couple of my tablets and phones but my revo is my daily user and i would love to have it on it too.
[LG Revolution] redwolves:
Don't get your hopes up. If I can ever get a repo to pull down from github, I'll try an AOKP build.
[LG Revolution] pendragon11:
Any non gb build would be beautiful and worthy of the bounty.
[LG Revolution] majorpay:
As someone who has owned many devices over the years, I'd say be careful of what you wish for.

ICS and moreso JB cause severe lag on older devices. Don't believe me? Buy a Nook and try it for yourself.

I'd be happy with GB if there were two things fixed:

1. Screen freezes.

2. (most important) Memory leak (?) - if this device sits for two long, it turns into a lag festing, festering pile of dog shnutz.

The only reason I'd feel I needed ICS or JB over GB is the Gmail widget and Nova. Holo has hit pretty darn close to Nova and the Gmail widgets for GB do work. Not to be a downer or anything :D :D

But I'm game for whatever comes our way and applaud any dev's work in an attempt to resurrect this halfway decent piece of hardware.
[LG Revolution] majorpay:
For that one, I think it is related to the waking of the phone. I stuck SetCPU on, and set the lower clock to 245 with "userspace" optimization, and have had little issues with the lag fest (but lists are still a little laggy). I'll watch and see how this plays out.
[LG Revolution] :
Agreed, but it's not like we couldn't just switch back to BrokenOutRevo 2.0.1 if the ICS ROM wasn't up to par....no harm no foul really....one more option we didn't have before....
[LG Revolution] majorpay:
Oh yeah... I'm all for it, but I'd also like to see us get stabilized with what we've got. I may have to live with this phone for a few more years...lol
[LG Revolution] Haxcid:
ICS and JB were really meant for multi core devices. Yes you can absolutely run them on single core devices but they are happiest running on 2 or more.
[LG Revolution] xiro49:
Will this ever be finished
[LG Revolution] Haxcid:
Nope...

There is one DEV left, PG, and his primary concern is not the REVO. He was nice enough to look into this phone because it is so close to the ms910 but lets call it on account of rain. It has been 1.5 years for this phone with almost no DEV. There is a alt rom you can use with BO or you can root the phone and hack it down to minimal software and tweak it yourself using one of the many posts explaining how but dev is dead. Hell even LG and Verizon are not worried about fixing any bugs on the phone and they actually have to still support it.

This is a nice way of a DEV telling you that this project is at best back burner.
[LG Revolution] PlayfulGod:
purdy much until I have a real breakthru on the esteem. If Iwere to convert what I have now for the revo it would just be a teaser to go ooo ahhh at and then have to restore a backup.

azoller expressed some interest at taking on the revo and I offered him the revo I have, but not heard back from him.
[LG Revolution] meabrams:
Pg

I was wondering if you have had anymore breakthrough that a bringing us closer to cm10?
[LG Revolution] I.M.famous XMAN:
I heard we now have sound!!!!!!! :victory: But still no RIL :crying::(
[LG Revolution] JetBlue:
Well the VS920 (LG Spectrum has CM support maybe some hope for the Revo?) Not that it matters for me anymore since I have the Note 2 but would be fun to take out the Revo and flash something again.
[LG Revolution] PlayfulGod:
nah the spectrum is a msm8660, revo/esteem is msm7x30/8655, completely different beast.

I some what got wifi working on the esteem, but it doesnt connect to anything yet.
[LG Revolution] D0VeR:
U somewhat got the wifi working on eateem? That's somewhat f_____g awesome!

Any luck wit the squeeling on calls 4 the esteem?

Sorry I'm slightly off topic but other is no esteem cm10 thread here

As always, thanks 4 ur efforts dude!
[LG Revolution] PlayfulGod:
still working on it. ;)
[LG Revolution] D0VeR:
Can't ya see the man is busy work in on my phone!

Haha j/k

PG has a lot goin on... and this stuff ain't easy.

I know from my experience that when ya get stuck on something... ya gotta move on to another project... and when ya have a brain fart...you move on back .

Patience is a virtue. Just sit back and have a lil faith. It's gonna happen
[LG Revolution] D0VeR:
I have one... just hard to find a Siemens charger
[LG Revolution] Haxcid:
It is as bad. You just have not owned this phone for 2 years like the rest of us. Lets see how go getter you are in 2 years. The forum is filled with people who were just like you about this phone. Most of them are long gone, they realized this phone was a POS and bailed as soon as they could.

You want to try and get this thing running JB more power to you but those of us who had this phone 2 years we are ready for sweet release. This phone left such a bad taste I am switching to WP8.... (mostly because I get it free through work and will get to keep my unlimited data)
[LG Revolution] I.M.famous XMAN:
Haxcid is right. Most of us have moved on or have lost interest until we can move on. Like myself. But if PG or Beta can fix the issues with RIL, and get it fully working, I might hold out and play for a little bit. I've ported PG's source and compiled it for the REVO a while back (w/o RIL), but reloaded my phone to BO and wiped SD, got it working flawless again; Had everything backed up to my pc and Ubuntu didn't like something and took a dump on me. Needless to say, it's gone. But it was AWESOME!!!!

Once JB is done and RIL fully working, the possibilities are endless. AOKP, MIUI, and PA to just name a few. I'm gonna wait and see what happens. Good look PG!!! Can't wait! :)
[LG Revolution] Haxcid:
I just want to make it clear to betatest that I am not trying to piss in his cheerios. More power to him for wanting to try. I petitioned XDA a few years ago to open this forum in the first place. They were considering skipping this phone because they felt there would be a lack of interest. Turns out that comparatively they were correct. I have also been in this forum since day one and I have seen them come and go.

Good luck... If it were just a simple matter of compiling the source, we would have a ton o roms. Unfortunately with out a way to get the RIL and call audio working correctly things are pretty bleak.
[LG Revolution] PlayfulGod:
Dont waste your time trying to compile Android 4.x on 32bit, you need a 64bit system with a descent cpu and lots of RAM and plenty of space.
[LG Revolution] gunzup3:
I always liked my revolution, wife uses it know. Would be great to see something come about here. Good luck to ya
[LG Revolution] D0VeR:
Bad move dude!

You never wanna say something like... "I could have something working by June"

Your gonna have people all up your butt saying " But, didn't you say....."

AMIRITE?
[LG Revolution] PlayfulGod:
Oh I could port my repo to the revo n build a booting build in a matter of hours, but why if its not going to be any further along?

Biggest things that need done are edit ms910 to vs910. Then edit the revos defconfig for all the back ports and pull/swap out vendor blobs.

You're already fighting a uphill battle by insisting to build on 32bit, that's just asking for problems from the get go. ;)

Good luck tho.
[LG Revolution] betatest3:
Ok guys can anyone put up a link to this multiupload doesnt work.
[LG Revolution] redwolves:
32 bit is just not gonna work, try as you might.

I'm playing around with this phone now. Looking through every similar device (scorpion and krait) I can find for similarities. Qcom, also Adreno200. That'll give a decent starting point.

It's not unattainable, just takes a lot of time and effort. Time is a problem for me. If I start a repo just for the Revo, anyone is more than welcome to jump in.

Sent from VS910 4G using xda app-developers app
[LG Revolution] betatest3:
Uh i just upgraded to 64bit pc, and got the build environment running, but there are still some errors that need fixed.
[LG Revolution] redwolves:
There are plenty of those. From xml files to updating make files. It's gonna be a lot of work.
[LG Revolution] betatest3:
And right now im working on PatchROM, its far from ready, right now i need to:

fix the browser,

fix autorun,

fix home button,

make touchwiz framework work,

port themes,

replace icons,

add stuff to menus,

get rid of dreaded holo launcher,

backport jb 4.3 live wallpapers,

do some build.prop organisation,

add som sysctl tweaks,

add Pimp My Rom tweaks,

make notification screen better.
[LG Revolution] I.M.famous XMAN:
Wow, that's a lot of work. Good luck to ya mane.
[LG Revolution] redwolves:
I haven't even hardly looked at that. Just forked it from PG because it looked interesting.

This whole weekend is a bust for me, as far as coding goes, anyway. It's my girl's birthday.
[LG Revolution] betatest3:
Oh i forgot i also need to put the stock apps back in, and see if they take kindly to moding(thats gonna be fun NOT)
[LG Revolution] G4 Man2:
I can't believe people are still working on the revolution! I almost had a seizure when I saw the 4.2.2 Avatar thread lol. Hopefully my first android phone will get at least ICS sometime in the future. Keep up the good work everyone!
[LG Revolution] betatest3:
You want to help with development?
[LG Revolution] G4 Man2:
Unfortunately I'm not very knowledgeable at all about how to dev for an android device.
[LG Revolution] betatest3:
Ok, but can you test new stuff when i release it?
[LG Revolution] G4 Man2:
That's fine with me, not really worried about bricking it.
[LG Revolution] Mike The Menace:
Im willing to test as well. Have a LG Revo sitting around that I use basically for Able Remote and Plex. I'm on that Broken Out rom which leaves me with NO FREE space...PM me if you want me to test some zips...
[LG Revolution] G4 Man2:
You should be able flash it over blitz.

Sent from my VS910 4G using the super crazy insane awesomely amazing supa fly pimptastic Blue MIUI theme :P
[LG Revolution] twillet50:
Thanks.
[LG Revolution] KaneOfMars:
Really hoping this becomes a reality for us, just got the OTA for my Xoom... ICS is friggin awesome! Can't wait to experience it on a phone :D

Keep up the good work!

Wish there was something I could do to help. Don't know the first thing about this kind of stuff.
[LG Revolution] Bait-Fish:
Same here on my Xoom. It updated this evening. ICS is nice :-) Keep up the great work, guys!
[LG Revolution] motodroidfreak:
Keep the good work up!!
[LG Revolution] satsgt:
I have the Xoom 4g and it is not getting the update. ****in Verizon!!!

---------- Post added at 07:11 PM ---------- Previous post was at 07:06 PM ----------

I don't know if this has been ask yet, but is there a way to take an ICS rom from the esteem or optimus (can't remember which one has the ICS rom) and tweek it for the Revo. The phones are similar right. Is it easier said than done?
[LG Revolution] spc_hicks09:
Phones are somewhat similar. Esteem is the exact same, just the MetroPCS version and currently does not have an ICS build. The Optimus has one but it wouldn't be able to work with the Revolution. Well it probably could but it would be a lot of work and you wouldn't have 4G (or data at all). Just my thoughts, someone feel free to correct me if I'm wrong.
[LG Revolution] PlayfulGod:
it doesnt?? or you mean officially or fully working? lol
[LG Revolution] spc_hicks09:
Lol its not released therefore it doesn't exist haha j/k. I didn't know there was one.
[LG Revolution] drt054:
Megaupload of course doesn't work, but Fileserve working..
[LG Revolution] Framework43:
Is there a github set up for this specific release?
[LG Revolution] PlayfulGod:
I

I have repo for CM9 and my kernel, but they are for the Esteem.
[LG Revolution] Torin_93:
Well I flashed it just to see what it would look like on my phone. Sexy as hell I might say. I have no dev skills but wanted to test it out. I noticed when you hold down the power button and the power menu comes up the volume rocker works when that menu is up. Kinda odd. Keep up the good work guys. This looks beautiful!
[LG Revolution] S.Meezy:
Like to change the volume or move through the options. If the first, my nexus does it so nothing to worry about, if I've misunderstood, disregard...

Pic related (hopefully this time...)
[LG Revolution] Torin_93:
Actually nevermind what I said. You cant adjust the volume in the lockscreen on gingerbread either....I feel like I just caused confusion.
[LG Revolution] spc_hicks09:
Ringer volume or music? I turn my music up and down all the time on the lockscreen.
[LG Revolution] Torin_93:
Ringer volume.
[LG Revolution] drt054:
Was it updated? I couldn't get past the lockscreen..

sent from my V6 Supercharged LG Revo BlueVolt :D
[LG Revolution] motodroidfreak:
this might help with touchscreen

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1328515
[LG Revolution] spc_hicks09:
That was my fault, I didn't realize this was the cm9 thread lol. Thought it was the Gingervolt thread haha.
[LG Revolution] PlayfulGod:
got those done and have touchscreen working but the trebuchet launcher keeps fc'ing so its hard to tell if its working right lol
[LG Revolution] drt054:
LMFAO... you're killing me!!!! :)
[LG Revolution] spc_hicks09:
Lmao!! Sorry!
[LG Revolution] motodroidfreak:
delete me wrong thread ;)
[LG Revolution] aichrist:
Hey All

Just wanted to say I'm still here, and this project is still on my mind. I have a whole lot of "real life" obligations though. If we really want this project to succeed, we need to get multiple developers collaborating with git pull requests and such. I'm not sure how many other developers are interested in this specific project, but if they are out there they should set up github accounts (or publish git repos on their own sites), start building, and documenting on the web the problems (including logcat/kmesg output, etc).

The github URLs for my work are:

https://github.com/andyichr/android_device_lge_revolution

https://github.com/andyichr/revolution-kernel-msm7x30

-Andy
[LG Revolution] InfoSec812:
Help Is On It's Way!

Andy,

I am a Java and C developer, but I don't know where to begin with building this project. Is there a nice intro somewhere?

Thanks,

Deven
[LG Revolution] aichrist:
Read through the official instructions for how to build aosp then try to build the pure aosp version. From there it will be more clear what our revo customizations are and what they do. The hard part at first is just getting a dev machine set up with the right versions of the right packages. If I have time I will document a detailed recipe for building for the revo.

-Andy
[LG Revolution] markapowell:
Thank you very much to everyone working on this. Again, a few pages back, I let everyone know, the first person to get a working cm7 or cm9 gets 50 dollars. Thank you again, and keep up the work, seeing this thread update daily is awesome.
[LG Revolution] InfoSec812:
Will do... I need to update my desktop machine anyhow... I've got it running a bastardized amalgam of Debian Wheezy, Debian Squeeze, and Ubuntu Lucid and it's really flaky.. I'll try to get some serious work done on that this weekend.
[LG Revolution] PlayfulGod:
sup Andy long time no see lol.
[LG Revolution] drt054:
Hey Aichrist!!!! I know better than to ask for an ETA, but a status update would be awesome when you get a second!!! :)
[LG Revolution] whiteintegsg316:
Lol guess not
[LG Revolution] threevolve:
Yeah.. I'm interpreting the lack of any news one way or the other as evidence that this project isn't going anywhere.

Well, I suppose it's time to ditch this phone and get one that already has CM support.
[LG Revolution] mtmichaelson:
Well have fun! The grass is always greener on the other side!
[LG Revolution] sirblacknite:
i had offered 20 bucks to a working cm7 or cm9 rom in the cm7 thread. i think i'll up it to 40 if i see a working cm9 rom. anyone else care to add to the pot?
[LG Revolution] Haxcid:
In this situation it most likely is. Everyone appreciates the work you have done but over all development work on this phone is just not there. Many of us came from phones that had a dozen or more ROMs to choose from. From a development stand point this phone is a flop.

I can say this... I will never buy another LG smart phone again.
[LG Revolution] sirblacknite:
so i take that as a no then?
[LG Revolution] markapowell:
I added my 50. Thanks to all who have worked on this, and anyone who continues to do this project.
[LG Revolution] Haxcid:
It was a rhetorical post... which did not require a reply sport...
[LG Revolution] spc_hicks09:
And yet you got one anyway.......
[LG Revolution] Haxcid:
Another post that did not agree with you so here comes the "attitude" replies. Awesome! I needed a distraction.
[LG Revolution] spc_hicks09:
<insert witty rhetoric here>
[LG Revolution] Haxcid:
<witty rhetoric>It figures I have to insert my own. </witty rhetoric>
[LG Revolution] spc_hicks09:
<remarkable and hilarious comeback>
[LG Revolution] KaneOfMars:
<--- Spews his drink everywhere from busting out laughing at <remarkable and hilarious comeback>

:D
[LG Revolution] drt054:
Well that was a waste of 15 posts we will never get back.. Settle down Children!!! Heard the man has some family issues that are a little more important.. think we can wait a bit. OR I will tell him to wait for Jelly Bean/cm10 :P
[LG Revolution] mtmichaelson:
I hope its not the popcorn kind! I freakin hate those!!!

P.s. This was my 1,000th post! I need a life lol!
[LG Revolution] smokedkill:
Hillarious thread. You guys should contact kejar and see if he can assist any with development. That Guy's a beast in the rom development world. Unfortunately the revolution never really attracted many developers, making things more difficult for those who did or tried to develop for the revolution. If you could get kejar, or jrummy a revolution to play with, the odds of getting an ics build completed would be much better.
[LG Revolution] smokedkill:
You don't want to wait for jelly bean. You may be waiting until Christmas or later for that.
[LG Revolution] kcarden:
If I only had my damn Linux box! I know I could have been at least half way there! Damn move!
[LG Revolution] Beamer9408:
Man you counted them all? :)
[LG Revolution] spc_hicks09:
That's dedication lol!
[LG Revolution] drt054:
Um.. if you look to the left of the screen.. you can see a counter there Beamer :D