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[Galaxy Tab 7.7 Android Development] l3enjamin:
#496 and several quote after that

Folks please claim down, because it already needs some effort to read through the thread, please don't make it any further time consuming.:(
[Galaxy Tab 7.7 Android Development] wc326:
if i flash to this rom, and if i do not like it

can i just restore back to my 3.2 HC offical rom from Recovery??

i don't not need 3g netowrk at all. can i use this rom as my daily one.

if all i need is youtube and web browing on wifi./

thanks
[Galaxy Tab 7.7 Android Development] {Diemex}:
I would recommend that you do a restock via odin. Thats to prevent problems and keep it clean.
[Galaxy Tab 7.7 Android Development] scoobydu:
Is there a tut for that anywhere at all?

I've done a full backup from clockworkmod but not sure if thats correct..
[Galaxy Tab 7.7 Android Development] admiez:
Beware that, as noted before, WiFi is not yet fuctional enough for it to be your daily driver if that's your method of connection.
[Galaxy Tab 7.7 Android Development] locerra:
Note source came at an inopportune time, since I can't work on this project until next Tuesday at the earliest. I did fix vibration and some microphone stuff on Wednesday, but a real fix to the screen glitch that doesn't randomly cause the device to not boot will take a bit longer. Also, I have had no time to look at the wifi stuff yet, since that is a much bigger ordeal.
[Galaxy Tab 7.7 Android Development] Jaevlar:
Hey Hey! No rush, development has its own pace. No need to rush things. All the work up till now is a huge (!) contribution to the p6800/6816810 community. As everybody else is saying, keep up the good work! :)
[Galaxy Tab 7.7 Android Development] Devian:
Actually, there is a rush... nothing bad about Locerra, he also has a live and is doing what he can.. but there really is a need for an extra developer to work on this.

If Samsung does not come with an ICS update, and this is our only hope.. then there will never be an good working ICS rom this year. (no flame intended towards Locerra)

I'm to stupid to be an developer, but maybe we can find someone in the other fora to help us out with an ICS update. I have deep respect for Locerra's work here, but he cannot do this in an timely matter in his own.

We really should not say there is a rush, off course there is a rush because all of us would really like to have an ICS update for the 7.7 before it's obsolete.
[Galaxy Tab 7.7 Android Development] f1ux:
I think you mean demand not rush .

There is a high demand for ICS on this tab but rushing something usually means you end up with an inferior outcome.

Plus beggars can't be choosers! Just be grateful we have the devs that we do
[Galaxy Tab 7.7 Android Development] Devian:
I'm not saying the work should be rushed, i'm meaning that there is a certain timeframe in which this has to finish... everytime saying that there is no rush and at the end there is an ICS rom in Q2 2013 should not be the goal. By that time most have an other tablet and most of Locerra's hard work might be for nothing.

Locerra himself said in this topic there should be more developers helping with this project. The total manhour available for this project, and the total manhour needed to finish it do not match up.

So maybe people know people who know developers which are able to help so we can get more manhours/manpower available to help Locerra with the project.
[Galaxy Tab 7.7 Android Development] Benji99:
Since as you say there's a rush to finish this project and you don't have the skills, maybe you should hire developers to help Locerra with the work and then the "timeframe" can be met...

Or you can ***** to Samsung for not meeting your "timeframe"...
[Galaxy Tab 7.7 Android Development] nascar24usa:
In a Hurry, Contribute

Time is money and Locerra is doing a great job, but he is only one person. Any developers out there that want to contribute? I assume you would coordinate with Locerra to collaborate and get this done and without problems and make available. I for one would contribute towards their time, once they organized and made it known in posts who, what, and expected time frame. If several people would jump in with Locerra and organize to get this done, and let us know, I will be pleased to contribute to each of the collaborators.

There certainly is a demand, and to fill this demand, we should all contribute to those capable, for their time and efforts.
[Galaxy Tab 7.7 Android Development] Togadood:
Does the wifi work at all? I know you said the wifi has many issues, but does that mean I wont be able to use wifi? I have the wifi model, and it stays at home with me, always on the same wifi. Thank you
[Galaxy Tab 7.7 Android Development] hapklaar:
The wifi works, but only close to the AP and only for a short while. At least thats my experience.
[Galaxy Tab 7.7 Android Development] wintermute000:
yes me too I can't even get reception 1 room away with door open. Have to sit literally next to the AP.
[Galaxy Tab 7.7 Android Development] Astrix Ashburn:
S3 source release. Will this help?

http://opensource.samsung.com/reception/receptionSub.do?method=search&searchValue=I9300
[Galaxy Tab 7.7 Android Development] fobas001:
No
[Galaxy Tab 7.7 Android Development] O_G:
Thread Cleaned​

I have cleaned all of the off topic posts from the last few pages. I remind all this is a development thread and not for general discussion.

EDIT: Once again i have cleaned this thread, please only post here if you have something to add to the development. Lets keep it on topic from now!​
[Galaxy Tab 7.7 Android Development] locerra:
Hiatus

Hey everyone,

Been busy with real life for the past couple weeks, including a move, which unfortunately has left me with a broken screen (see attachment). Until I can scrounge up the money to get it fixed (moving is kind of a costly expenditure), I'm not going to be using it for anything, including development of this rom. I'm not sure how long that will take, or the time it will take to get it repaired (given that I have a P6810 and live in the US), but it will likely be at least a few weeks that my tab is out of commission.

Thought I would give everyone a heads up.
[Galaxy Tab 7.7 Android Development] maconsultant:
@Locerra I wouldnt mind donating something to the fix your screen fund. As you have donated your time to developing this rom, its the least we or i could do.. Let me know.. I also encourage others to do the same..

Also thanks to ganjaman for the purge.

Sent from another Galaxy...

Tab 7.7 GT-P6800 CM9 Alpha 2.!
[Galaxy Tab 7.7 Android Development] mengpo:
+1

Let us know ;)
[Galaxy Tab 7.7 Android Development] ricardoporto:
+1

:)
[Galaxy Tab 7.7 Android Development] Super-S:
+1 for payable repairservice and help from us!
[Galaxy Tab 7.7 Android Development] willou:
How much for repair screen, i search ebay a new screen repair but i don't found any screen repair. So how to do repair samsung, what the warranty and are they similary of applestore ? price are fixing by apple went i break screen. I don't knwo what are the process with samsung. Pricing was fixing and the replace by another device ? So i'm available to payed you repair (waht's price). i like to work. I trying to continue your project.
[Galaxy Tab 7.7 Android Development] furius:
OMG

OMG! this is a really bad news ... may be it could be faster to buy a new one on eBay and then ship the repaired one (if it will be ever repaired) to some other recognized developer ... if someone could start a fundraiser, I would be glade to donate ...
[Galaxy Tab 7.7 Android Development] lexi1986:
http://www.ebay.nl/itm/SAMSUNG-GALA...267?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item20c6447f43

$ 297 dollar for a new screen.
[Galaxy Tab 7.7 Android Development] questionmark:
Same here would donate if there is a PayPal link? Is there?

Felt really sorry to see this broken screen from locera..
[Galaxy Tab 7.7 Android Development] ftgg99:
Lol there goes ics. Aah, good thing i still have my 8.9.
[Galaxy Tab 7.7 Android Development] NeutronBomb:
Ill probably get flamed for this and I mean no offense... but if were going to donate money to buy a new tablet why not buy one for another dev who might have better luck getting cm9 working. Maybe one of the guys from the 8.9 or note or something.
[Galaxy Tab 7.7 Android Development] billy_overheat:
he's doing a great job, did you try his? he can't really do anything as there's nothing for him to work with. if you read the entire post, i bet you will understand.
[Galaxy Tab 7.7 Android Development] do0b:
such bad news.

any dates from samsung regarding ICS update for GT7.7?
[Galaxy Tab 7.7 Android Development] locerra:
Actually, yes it is useful. It is nearly the same kernel sources as the note release, just with some minor tweaks.
[Galaxy Tab 7.7 Android Development] locerra:
Thanks for all of your generosity.

The reason why I don't like to take donations is because, despite the name, when people "donate" they frequently (sometimes subconsciously) expect a product in return (in this case a fully functional CM9). That is something that I cannot guarantee since I only do this as a hobby and may not have the knowledge and/or time to fix all of the current outstanding issues. As long as this is very clear to people and they promise not to dirty this thread with requests for ETAs and whatnot, I might consider donations.

However, even if I did take donations, it would still likely take at least a few weeks for me to have a functional tab again, since I would have to send it to Negri Electronics and wait for its return. I'm seriously considering saving a bit and getting an I815 off contract so that I can deal with local companies. If I did that then I would probably sell my broken Tab to a friend so that I can still test stuff.
[Galaxy Tab 7.7 Android Development] zsolti256:
sad to hear. . . so no more Updates , dammit!
[Galaxy Tab 7.7 Android Development] bdds13:
What if you get a samsung galaxy tab plus, wouldn't it almost be the same thing? They're a lot cheaper.
[Galaxy Tab 7.7 Android Development] locerra:
Other than the screen, which is the reason why I bought a Tab 7.7. I'm already working closely with the guy who is working on the Tab 7+ port, and there are some device specific issues that we have and they don't, so if I got a Tab 7+ those issues would likely never get resolved.
[Galaxy Tab 7.7 Android Development] heliosue:
Screen Repair in San Diego

FWIW - I also dropped and cracked my screen, but the two cracks are almost invisible unless you know what to look for. (Unfortunately, I am VERY aware of them.) I found a place in San Diego that I can send it to for repair for $250.

If anyone would like more information, PM me and I'll give you the contact number.

(I can't afford to get it repaired right away, either.) Good luck!
[Galaxy Tab 7.7 Android Development] fraeone:
Locerra,

I've noticed from the download location of your builds that we probably live in the same city.

Do you want to borrow my P6800 while you await a fix/replacement?
[Galaxy Tab 7.7 Android Development] SS2006:
Anyone know if there's anyone porting over AOKP?

theres a stable version for the 10.1 and 8.9 already
[Galaxy Tab 7.7 Android Development] mustbiw:
Cant waiting for the final version

So its an Ice Cream,,, Cant waiting for the final one!!!
[Galaxy Tab 7.7 Android Development] nitroglycerine33:
It is usually best to get some flavor of aosp established before porting another aosp ROM. Those two tablets have different hardware too.
[Galaxy Tab 7.7 Android Development] Entropy512:
Which is completely and totally irrelevant. The 10.1 and 8.9 have NOTHING whatsoever in common with the 7.7.

Also AOKP is the new MIUI - With the exception of 2-3 devices, all AOKP ports rely on a CM9 bringup being done first.

Infuse? AOKP didn't show up until an unofficial CM9 bringup was in a fairly decent state.

SGH-I777 - Same deal

International Note - Same deal

Tab 10.1 - one of the 2-3 exceptions stated above

Galaxy Nexus - it's supported by AOSP by definition, so easymode.

There are, in my opinion, very few people who have a greater chance of success with a bringup than locerra at this point. He knows the device, he has the right contacts within the Exynos CM9 maintainer community.
[Galaxy Tab 7.7 Android Development] locerra:
<== Look here, probably a bit easier :)

Thanks for the offer, but unfortunately my move was away from Seattle (just for the Summer).
[Galaxy Tab 7.7 Android Development] fraeone:
Haha, i guess thats one of the things you lose by using an app to access XDA..

Bummer about the temp move, thought for a moment I could help.
[Galaxy Tab 7.7 Android Development] skynet11:
Plus, AOKP (and nearly every other AOSP ROM) depends on CM's device trees - so naturally it would be better to have CM9 on it first, and afterwards try to port AOKP over.

EDIT: Oops, Entropy512 already said this :eek:

Terminators run on Android :cool:
[Galaxy Tab 7.7 Android Development] locerra:
Please go vote here on the orientation you would prefer for the boot animation.

Also, Aorth and I (mostly Aorth) figured out bluetooth, so you can look forward to that :).
[Galaxy Tab 7.7 Android Development] stefanamlappi:
Hey cool:-) comes a New Version Alpha 3?
[Galaxy Tab 7.7 Android Development] smelian:
cant wait to get this ROM thank you dev and Good luck

in there any donation link
[Galaxy Tab 7.7 Android Development] D0GuKaN:
Voted and waiting for the new version :) Thanks again for your efforts guys.
[Galaxy Tab 7.7 Android Development] funkyblue04:
Wifi is most important unfortunately.
[Galaxy Tab 7.7 Android Development] D0GuKaN:
I agree with you
[Galaxy Tab 7.7 Android Development] acc_kareemomar:
When the new version will be released locerra?
[Galaxy Tab 7.7 Android Development] faridaizuddin:
Please, follow the rules.. Never ask for ETA and especially right now which he himself facing difficulties to do anything..
[Galaxy Tab 7.7 Android Development] acc_kareemomar:
Iam just asking for if he have a specific time only and i don't know how it can done

And what is the rules and iam new in this fourm
[Galaxy Tab 7.7 Android Development] maconsultant:
Don't ask Devs for anything.. Just let them work without the added stress of end users asking for release dates and such..

Just follow the one golden rule..

"Be Patient"

Sent from another Galaxy...

Nexus..
[Galaxy Tab 7.7 Android Development] faridaizuddin:
Yes, at last.. That's it..
[Galaxy Tab 7.7 Android Development] acc_kareemomar:
Ok and iam sorry
[Galaxy Tab 7.7 Android Development] maconsultant:
No harm done man..

Sent from another Galaxy...

Nexus..
[Galaxy Tab 7.7 Android Development] c4Lvin:
There is a hybrid tablet phone mode ROM on the note forum, can some of that be ported or used at all? The note and the 7.7 have very similar hardware. Just wondering from a non developers pov.
[Galaxy Tab 7.7 Android Development] faridaizuddin:
I'm newbie too.. I learnt this stuff from other thread too.. So, it's a really good lesson.. Didn't mean to hurt u or anything.. Just a friendly reminder.. :D
[Galaxy Tab 7.7 Android Development] w1ll1m:
Give it a go and let us know :)
[Galaxy Tab 7.7 Android Development] kenkiller:
Try asking for new features when we already have CM9 running stable and feature complete first.
[Galaxy Tab 7.7 Android Development] c4Lvin:
Uhh I think you misinterpreted my post. All I was saying is that there is a rom and is very stable for the note. I was not asking or demanding any new features as you stated. Thank you.
[Galaxy Tab 7.7 Android Development] vegaman:
The hybrid tablet/phone features of Paranoid Android make no difference the whether it will run on the Tab 7.7.

We need a working kernel, drivers and device tree for CM9 (or AOSP in general) first. This is what locerra and aorth are working on. After that porting ROMs like Paranoid Android or AOKP will be quite simple, and it is also why no one is yet bothering to work on any of these alternatives.

Edit: I'm more interested in seeing the Linaro optimizations merged into AOSP or CM9 than the features of other AOSP forks for now anyway. Hopefully that's done by the time ICS is usable on our Tabs and we should see an even bigger performance improvement.
[Galaxy Tab 7.7 Android Development] poisike:
I don't know which method are you talking about, but i found a method that works without any problems. If you need it, then let me know.
[Galaxy Tab 7.7 Android Development] locerra:
What did you end up doing? Basically my problem is that the galaxys2's shbootimg method isn't working for me (even with my own binaries for the initramfs), nor is the stock cm method (which I don't really know much about). I have a hacky solution, but I really don't like it, so maybe yours is better?

Also, do you have a repo somewhere?
[Galaxy Tab 7.7 Android Development] poisike:
Sorry, I'm not sure i understand what you are trying to do? Do you want to extract initramfs from stock zimage? Or do you want to pack initramfs and kernel to zimage?

For unpacking i found a script that works. If you need it, let me know.

If you want to use stock kernel and just edit the initramfs then there is a script that can repack it to zimage, but you can't change the kernel using this method.

For packing initramfs and kernel in zimage you need to specify initramfs folder in .config and then compile the kernel. As far as i know, there is no other way to pack initramfs and your own kernel together.
[Galaxy Tab 7.7 Android Development] locerra:
I have a script that does this

I wrote a script to more or less do this, but it has a lot of limitations. Is there a standard script I missed that I should be using?

I'm have my own kernel, but cm/asop manages the initramfs so I need a script to repack the initramfs until I figure out how to hook into the standard cm/asop method of doing so.
[Galaxy Tab 7.7 Android Development] scottath:
Hey Locerra, just wondering how your progress was going with this port?

Is it a feasible option or is waiting for the samsung update to happen more likely for our tabs?
[Galaxy Tab 7.7 Android Development] locerra:
Not very much at all, unfortunately I got way caught up in work late last week, and it doesn't look like it is going to be letting up anytime soon. It is most definitely feasible to get cm9 working, it is just a matter of someone having the time to work on it (which I don't have at the moment) -- having ics kernel sources for the galaxy s2 would also make some things a lot easier as well.

With the amount of time I have free to work on this right now, it looks more likely that samsung will beat me to getting a working ics rom. Although, even if that is the case, I still want cm on my tablet, so you can be sure that I'll continue working on this when I have the time.
[Galaxy Tab 7.7 Android Development] billy_overheat:
me too! btw, do appreciate your work on that! slowly take your time on it, and definitely CM9 will mark 7.7 fly! :cool::cool:
[Galaxy Tab 7.7 Android Development] XeKToReX:
Speak of the devil, GS2 ICS Source is out :)

Love the work guys, keep it up! Don't let Dev'ing use up all your time!
[Galaxy Tab 7.7 Android Development] do0b:
i am quite interested in this. how can i help?
[Galaxy Tab 7.7 Android Development] locerra:
Unfortunately, it is not at a place where testing would even help, there are still too many issues needing to be resolved.

If, however, you have programming experience, then I would suggest familiarizing yourself with the cyanogenmod build system and see about building a rom with my sources (if you have a p6800, then you will need to make changes to the partition layout from the p6810 sources).
[Galaxy Tab 7.7 Android Development] aorth:
Hmm. I'm jealous to see your port booting. I started one a few weeks ago for the Galaxy Tab 7 Plus (GT-P6200). I spent a week tailoring the galaxys2 tree to my device. It finally compiles, but doesn't boot (and fails too early for a logcat).

I'm using the teamhacksung smdk4210 kernel and official ICS blobs, though. I might have to go back to Honeycomb kernel + blobs.

My device tree: https://github.com/alanorth/device_samsung_galaxytab7p

Teamhacksung smdk4210 kernel: https://github.com/teamhacksung/android_kernel_samsung_smdk4210
[Galaxy Tab 7.7 Android Development] nitroglycerine33:
Have you tried using the honeycomb modules to get wifi and audio working?

Also, do you have a manifest setup or are the repos you have on git the only ones you modded to get it going?
[Galaxy Tab 7.7 Android Development] sk806:
I gotta get back into this. BTW, does anyone know the ETA of Samsung's ICS upgrade? I heard it's maybe earlier for Verizon devices? I imagine we will get TW slapped on top of it, but would be nice to see ICS fully implemented, and I have access to a Verizon 7.7...

I guess I am weighing the pros and cons of spending a crapload of time getting AOSP to work vs. waiting for the update and seeing if TW works any better on ICS. I just got hold of an ICS sense leak, threw together a ROM for my phone, and the thing just flies, even with HTC's overlay. Anyway, will probably keep going on this if I can get some free time.

Any input appreciated.

Steve
[Galaxy Tab 7.7 Android Development] locerra:
You are likely going to have to do this, unfortunately.

Once you finish uploading all your files (like proprietary files), I can see what is in common with the tab 7.7, and attempt to build a rom for your device from my current sources.
[Galaxy Tab 7.7 Android Development] locerra:
They didn't ship the wifi module sources with the kernel sources, which is annoying, but I have tried the binary blob from the stock rom, but unfortunately I can't get it to load with my kernel. It appears that the chip is in the same family as the one in the touchpad, so once I get the module to actually work, I'm hoping that I won't have to tweak the configuration that much to get it to actually work.

As for the audio, I believe I have everything I need in the kernel. The issue is that there are C functions needed beyond those already implemented for legacy chips and galaxy s2 (I had to add a couple to even get the rom to boot, since mediaserver wouldn't start up).

No I don't have a manifest, I'm not that familiar with gerrit (yet), and so far all my modified sources are in those git repos.
[Galaxy Tab 7.7 Android Development] emprize:
i dont think samsung will release ics for 7.7 in first half of this year, they just scheduled to release ics for tablet, and we are the last priority of tablet, before 7.7, we have 8.9 and 10.1 at least
[Galaxy Tab 7.7 Android Development] aorth:
Yeah, it's unfortunate. Luckily teamhacksung has some smart, dedicated guys doing serious development on this stuff.

btw, I spent a few minutes last night and ported your device tree to my device; tweak rc/init files (/system is mmc9, and /data is 10), extract-files.sh, recompile kernel with ported initramfs, etc, then make some CM9 bacon, and it was booting. After sorting out boot problems due to libmedia's yamaha audio issue I was able to get it to boot, but the touch screen was so ****ed up that it really was just a proof of concept. hahaha.

Anyways, I still have my other device tree up on github. It's based more on galaxys2, with the idea that I'll use teamhacksung's smdk4210 kernel and mali, omx, etc libs eventually. Lots of work going on there! Right now my galaxytab7p device tree compiles, but doesn't boot (stuck at Samsung logo, so no logcat).

I look forward to working with you!
[Galaxy Tab 7.7 Android Development] faridaizuddin:
Glad to hear something is going on with CM9 on this device at least. :thumbup:
[Galaxy Tab 7.7 Android Development] locerra:
It would be good if you made these changes public in a fork of my repo -- I only have one device to play with, so I'm mainly guessing at what is common between our devices (the c210-common repo ideally will be common among all tab7+ and tab7.7 varients).

After doing a bit of reading, I figured out the touch issues, it just involves making a few minor changes to the touch driver source (see my kernel on github). I'm looking at the tab7+ kernel source now, and it looks like it might be more up to date than the tab7.7 source (and compatible), unfortunately I can't test right now since my ubuntu install is kind of busted right now :-/.