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[Android] lithid-cm:
My first android phone was the g1, didn't install CM until the myTouch on t-mobile. I started writing scripts for android phones. Little ones, like LCD Density script or apk removal. Then worked on a theme. Didn't really go anywhere. Fixed a bug for Salvagemod for the Evo, then started working on SalvageMod. Evo needed a kernel after support was said and done, I figured out how to compile it, looking at other commits, I was able to make changes successfully to the Freedom Kernel for the Evo. Then decided that I wanted to work on some gui application. Cmcompiler came about.

While there are many many more details from start to finish. Point is really, that no one is going to teach this to you. You have to want to learn, and you simply have to do it. Its hard work. I have spent hours and hours of messing with things to get them to work correctly. Trial and error is a great way to learn android. Sadly "Android" isn't the only thing you have to learn when it comes to development. You need to learn the tools that come with the development, like packaging or install script if you have a local gui application, or git/svn/bzr for version control systems. Most importantly, you need to have fun learning. If you are not having fun. Quit.
[Android] mDroidd:
I do not feel attracted when you ask devs to answer, but still.

I started with XDAs kitchen.

No development ofcourse, but a good place to start.

I felt XDA kitchen was not enough, so I started to learn BASH - the scripting language in wich Kitchen is written.

I started with opening the "menu" file out of the kitchen.

After a while, I neede batch-resize, as I wanted to become a themer.

I made it together with my dad.

After I saw that some themes contain more items then another, I made CopyFrom.

AndroidCentral was my next idea - a combination of all home-made tools.

Just like lithid, I felt a GUI was needed.

But I started to work on it for cross-platform usage.

Conclusion: writing scripts is a good way to start. Google is my best friend, as I am new to scripting also.

Good luck
[Android] tommytomatoe:
To echo the sentiments of the two previous posts by lithid and mdroid, I also started by writing simple scripts and small projects. Android Utility was my start up project.

My first real projects involved Rosie (HTC Sense launcher) and theming it. Then it become modding the apk to do other things (remapped, 4x5, 5 column app drawer, transparency, etc). The process of learning how to theme and mod one apk really helps you learn.

My recommendation is to pick one particular aspect of your device/Rom and learn as much as you can about it. You will find quickly that by doing so you inevitably have to learn how to use the Android tools, scripting, BASIC programming fundamentals, and a general idea of how everything works.

And yes, Google is your friend. Also stackoverflow :-)
[Android] doncortio:
I also wanna to start developing. Thanks the infos. Can you write a few standard dev-tools name?
[Android] Hikari:
After creating this thread and reading the opinions of developers I followed this tut and tried this kitchen.. Helps in modifying a ROM.

And as I already had Cygwin installed using the way shown in the above tutorial I tried this tool for modifying the boot.img..

And if you want to modify apps you can give a shot to this tool...

These tools are basically really easy to use and efficient. Especially for a newbie like me. :D
[Android] Hikari:
oh, and these words of cyanogen would be really helpful..
[Android] Kev_cr:
start developing is not easy...but if you really want it and can dedicatebtime and patience all will just be fine... it's not recommended that u try to do all at first...maybe just a mod can be ok for you or anyone starting here...try modding a rom,changing stuff,adding tweaka and playing with build.prop as well...then if all goes right u can think on modding more stuff like apjs,themes,including simo comex apks...those who needs extra settings,etc... you'll gain xperience as long as time goes on and will fibd lot of interesting stuff u'd like to invlude on builds...so don't rush...good roms need time and patience
[Android] Hikari:
Thanks! when I read your ideas, telling me to play around with a rom and all that. I feel that Im really lucky. I've already been playing around with the ROMs I've used so far.. like editing build.prop, basic theming, editing apks, I once edited framework-res.apk to enable the navigation bar, etc...

Yesterday I tried porting MIUIv4 on the cm9 for for my device following some tuts on xda.. I did everything right, but no luck I get stuck in boot logo... Whatever I'll not give up! :D

I'm planning to study those kitchen stuff more for now, I'll give a shot to the tutorial mentioned on the portal today.. :)
[Android] doncortio:
Whats your device?

My next plan to modding a ROM. I read also the MIUI porting thread, that's not hard. A long time ago, with my previously phone, the Xperia X8 (miss you...), i tuned up the stock ROM and modified a cooked ROM for myself - without XDA. I registered after here.
[Android] Hikari:
LG GT-540 optimus

I know. Its really easy. Plus I tried to port MIUI by mikegapinski on cm9 by miroslav_mm.. both roms are developed for GT-540.. I do everything right but I get stuck...

I don't what to mod, I mean I don't have any ideas... so Ill try porting MIUI :D
[Android] -Grift-:
Hey bro. My advice? Do some heavy softmodding first :) (Take lets say tejas rom and add themes, adjust framework, add tweaks, add custom animations.custom this custom that basically add what you think is nice and yeah after long you will get more and more weird ideas :p)
[Motorola Photon 4G] YourWorstPoison:
I just got my electrify and I'm just wondering where to find information on rooting it and if maybe there is another forum somewhere for it. Any information is helpful. Thank you.
[Motorola Photon 4G] maxon_yalta:
electrify

all info here: teamuscellular._com/Forum/forum/243-electrify-development/
[Motorola Photon 4G] YourWorstPoison:
Thank you.
[Motorola Photon 4G] atrix4gkorea:
Please..model phone's MB855,why not flash SBF file of Photon? Current into about phone display is Electrify..
[Motorola Photon 4G] popeye331:
99 percent

sorry if this has been posted i couldnt find any where, i am rooted, unlocked shipped 2.3.5 electrify running miui, my question is no matter what rom im on even my rooted stock, when i charge battery to 100 even if i charge over night battery monitor widget instantly drops to 99 when i unplug, may not be the biggest deal but it is annoying, does anyone have any ideas how to fix this or is it just an electrify thing. as always any and all information is greatly appreciated.
[Motorola Photon 4G] bullfrog527:
My photon does the same thing so I think it's normal :beer:

Sent from my CM9 beast
[Motorola Photon 4G] popeye331:
thank you for the reply
[Motorola Photon 4G] dragontology:
An Electrify's just a Photon with 4G gutted out. Or rather, Sprint's WiMax chip. Some say it's not real 4G (or at least not LTE). As an owner of a 3G phone, I couldn't care much less about the difference.

I rooted mine using the Torpedo method. It's posted here and at Team US Cellular's site. I unlocked (shipped 2.3.5) using the Electrify.zip method, flashed the included CWM recovery, and installed Joker's CM9 build of ICS. Much happier with my Electrify now.
[Motorola Photon 4G] popeye331:
does anyone know if there is a sbf for shipped 2.3.5 on electrify in case i ever need it, dont want to lose unlock capabilities. thanks for any and all info.
[Motorola Photon 4G] moparfreak426:
u want root. download terminal emulator, superuser, busybox, and in tm do this
[Galaxy 3 General] =recon:
hi whenever i reboot my phone it opens up in cwm menu for some reason im running kyrillos 9.0

edit: sorry fixed
[Galaxy 3 General] kyrillos13:
When you are on CWM, do a wipe data & reboot
[Streak 5 Android Development] manics:
flash this boot into your mini5

then you can use baseband 3xx in android 2.3.3 without button flashing

but it will bring another problem ：wifi couldn't turn on

I have tried it in DSC 0.6、1.1 ，it works well except wifi

it couldn't work in miui or cm7
[Streak 5 Android Development] Agent5150:
New baseband without wifi....What is the benefit?...
[Streak 5 Android Development] _n0p_:
manics, would you pull and share config from this kernel?

adb pull /proc/config.gz
[Streak 5 Android Development] manics:
this boot was not builded by me

it is from a modified version of streakmi

i found it in BBS.ZHANGKU.COM

i am trying to ask the poster

but i guess maybe it is using kernel of streakmod recovery
[Streak 5 Android Development] arleybarros:
N0p. Want me to flash and pull?

I dont use wifi.
[Streak 5 Android Development] _n0p_:
I try to do it tomorrow (will be near pc, so can unpack everything without flashing).

--

WiFi simply needs corresponding driver and I might blindly guess that dhd.ko from 407 should do.
[Streak 5 Android Development] manics:
the poster says ,this boot is from the earliest 2.3.3 roms of dj_steve, but he could not remember from which one.
[Streak 5 Android Development] _n0p_:
Checked kernel config vs 407 kernel - nothing changed except resume speedup. I wonder what code in kernel could control blinking.
[HTC Wildfire S] mcvater:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1658056

Thank you very much for sense 4. 0. We waiting
[Windows 8 General] qipengart:
Looks like Windows 8 expires next year on 1/15. Any way to disable that function so that it doesn't lock down my computer?
[Windows 8 General] the_scotsman:
Why?

I any case, there'll be a public beta released in the next few months I'd say anyway.
[Windows 8 General] SwimSwim:
I'm not sure you can. Also, it technically isn't deactivated, but rather nuetered. It doesn't get updates, force shut downs every 2 hours, you can't access free MS software, ect. Basically, it drives you mad until you go so insane you get forced into upgrading.
[Windows 8 General] skategeezer:
No.
[Windows 8 General] dazza9075:
One does not disable that time bomb.....at least as far as XDA-Dev is concerned.

Moving along, nothing to see :)
[Windows 8 General] derpotato:
nah.. the 1/15 is already the extended version.

i didn't found anything after googling for 5 minute.

well, just wait till the full version comes, and wait for the pirate to help you :D
[Windows 8 General] ShadowEO:
I don't believe it's ethical or within forum rules to advocate piracy man. :-P
[Windows 8 General] cyberkeeper1:
no one said anything about software piracy. Also, one can only illegally use windows IF they use an illegal key. Disabling/enabling windows activation files for development / testing purposes, is not so long as they dont use any product key at all. Plus, there are built in commands to extend the activation period for a set amount of times and can be reset 3 times.
[Windows 8 General] TheAtheistOtaku:
so the phrase "wait for the pirate to help you" obviously isnt hinting at piracy, right?
[Windows 8 General] dazza9075:
using a product outside of its original intended use, hacked or stolen, is still piracy, you are using something that you have not paid for, whether or not there are exploits to get around that is irrelevant. Dude, it costs next to nothing to buy it so just buy it an feel good that your supporting developers rather than trying to rip them off
[Windows 8 General] GoodDayToDie:
Oh, "outside original intended use" is pretty much what hacking is all about. Mind you, that's usually a matter of adding functionality, not of bypassing license restrictions (which is exactly what the OP is asking for, and is, by all intents and purposes, piracy).

Just buy the damn OS for $40 US and use the release version instead of the buggy pre-release. I believe you can even install it over the existing pre-release and keep your files, if backing up is too much trouble. http://www.microsoftstore.com/store...dows_8_Pro?WT.mc_id=MSCOM_HP_nav_BuyWSoftware
[Windows 8 General] dazza9075:
my point exactly. I've now updated about half a dozen devices, its so stupidly cheap it would be madness not doing it, any vista era laptop is BETTER than new with it, the age old "excuses" for piracy just don't hold any water at this price point.
[Windows 8 General] cyberkeeper1:
Well I never saw that part... Lol. However, I do make a valid point. Microsoft sells software, sure, but it's the keys they actually care about. I actually already disabled the activation utilities in windows 8 pro last night because it came up on a fresh install and crashed my computer. Another valid reason to remove it. I was in middle of watching something and the new activation came up in a metro ui windows and refused to close. Next thing I know, a BSOD came up with a video crash error. Since windows is so cheap, I do plan to buy the pro upgrade, just not right this minute.
[Windows 8 General] TheAtheistOtaku:
while you plan to buy it, what your doing now is still piracy and still frowned apon. the easiest and most effective way to cure activation related crashes is to........actually activate it
[Windows 8 General] cyberkeeper1:
Using the already included activation tools that are built in to windows to temporarily disable a buggy subsystem is not piracy. By right, I am given 30 days of free usage on any copy of windows when absent of a product key. I am part of the tech net and msdn and know all about windows, and all of its components, subsystems, and legalities. Trust me when I say that disabling activation during the first 30 days is not by any means even partially shady. Just. E wary after
[Windows 8 General] dazza9075:
everybody's on tech net huh!

kinda makes you wonder what your doing messing about with not activating it...

yes you have 30 days to eval it, but heres the thing, since you haven't paid for it, and you have access to technet, I assume that's where you got your copy of it? what I fail to understand then is why you haven't activated it with the key you generated from them...

unless you didn't get it from TechNet , you cant download it without buying it first, unless you got it through alternative channels, but then why would you when you have access to TechNet and not use it....

many questions...
[Windows 8 General] cyberkeeper1:
Problem... solved? Maybe? Haha.

Well, I just simply do not have a premium subscription that would allow me access to said keys. I just get copies of things for free for evaluation only. i will be upgrading my TechNet license to premium before too long once i get some more money. :D The other reason is for testing. i know windows 8 is great, but i want to run a semi-long term test to make sure that windows can hold up to all that i need and do every day. Hence the 30 day evaluation. On average, my computers have about 280GB of nothing but just programs for development (website, source, etc...) and programs for places such as this for building ROMs, and that takes A LOT of space already.

So basically, i disabled the activation out of pure annoyance, and it doesn't need to be activated when merely evaluating the Install. Second, if that is what happens every time it comes up, then i will definitely figure out a way to keep using the older Consumer Preview that just expired on monday, or settle for windows 7 again. Man I had EVERYTHING set up on it. Good for computer repair, ROM building, building custom Windows OS copies for licensed redistribution, etc... You name it, i had it... lol.
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] cman6453:
Anyone notice the banner for the clock and how it's not lined up? Go to the clock via the widget or All Apps and notice the banner where "Clock" is cut off at the top of the banner and the sub-category is cut of by the bottom banner. At least that's how it is on my phone. Any ideas what's going on there? I did a quick search here on "clock" but didn't get any relevant results.
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] Pirateghost:
Eh?
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] fitchpuckman:
Have seen others posting on this but my HOX doesn't have the issue.
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] cman6453:
Must be a "bad" phone then. The "Clock" and the "World Clock" on my phone are separated and cut off by the top and bottom of the banner. Thanks for posting the screenshot Pirate!
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] cman6453:
Alright, I figured it out. I set the font size on my phone to "small". That apparently does not work well with the clock. When I changed the size back to "medium" it went back to how it should be. Mystery solved...
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] SoWhy:
Hi there,

there are a lot of SMS widgets in the Play Store but all of them seem to be much more complicated than what I want: I need a widget the only displays a preview of the text of a new message and only when there are new messages. I want no buttons to reply, not a list of threads, anything. Just the text. Does anyone know a widget like that? Preferably one where the look can be adjusted? And preferably free of course ;-)

TIA

SoWhy
[G2 and Desire Z General] xT4Z1N4TRx:
ok thats fixed... got a new problem...

MY MICROPHONE IS BROKEN :@:@ ive tried everything... changing roms etc, it just suddenly stopped while recording a video yesterday... anyone know if its possible to manually fix? or do I need to get it repaired somewhere :/
[G2 and Desire Z General] Steven How:
Well ebay might be cheap,but choose wisely,some are used and also aware of the shipping fee.. I bought my dz battery from eBay and lcd screen (for my other phone)..so far so good :)
[G2 and Desire Z General] xT4Z1N4TRx:
Haha cheers, my phones just dying now :( think its time to get a new one lol.
[G2 and Desire Z General] Steven How:
Well,depends how old is Ur fon,I don't feel like changing after hearing that HTC have no micro SD and replaceble battery =~= other than the one v..maybe if my phone dying I would get something design for human...(the Samsung galaxy s3) LOL:D
[G2 and Desire Z General] Karakoram2:
When my dad busted the digitizer on my g1 what I did was buy a busted up 1 off of ebay and did a screen/digitizer swap
[G2 and Desire Z General] xT4Z1N4TRx:
OK i got that fixed, now ive got another problem...

MY MICROPHONE IS BROKEN :@:@ ive tried everything... changing roms etc, it just suddenly stopped while recording a video yesterday... anyone know if its possible to manually fix? or do I need to get it repaired somewhere :/
[G2 and Desire Z General] xT4Z1N4TRx:
This is so weird; we recorded 3 videos yesterday. In the first two, the sound didn't work. In the last one (an hour later) the sound worked, but now it doesnt
[G2 and Desire Z General] demkantor:
Had this problem before, the only permenet fix I found was to replace the main flex cable, couldn't find a way to solder a new mic in so when its going bad this is the only option

30 bucks on ebay - pretty easy to replace
[G2 and Desire Z General] xT4Z1N4TRx:
So its probably a loose connection? Can you give a link on the one you bought? Thanks
[G2 and Desire Z General] xT4Z1N4TRx:
Wow you're right, its a loose connection. I put the keyboard halfway, and the microphone works completely! How weird is that :s
[G2 and Desire Z General] demkantor:
Not at a computer but just go to ebay or amazon and search "htc g2 flex"

You'll find a few hits , may consider getting the whole chasis in the sense that it usualy only a few bucks more and you don't have to reglue the flex into the chasis
[G2 and Desire Z General] xT4Z1N4TRx:
Is it this one? http://item.mobileweb.ebay.co.uk/vi...0653581076&index=9&nav=SEARCH&nid=13706517620

Or this one? http://item.mobileweb.ebay.co.uk/viewitem?itemId=230720084708&index=4&nav=SEARCH&nid=52513721991

And may I ask, where did you get the tools from, and was it hard to do? Thanks:D
[G2 and Desire Z General] demkantor:
Those are both the same and yes the right one. Tools needed are a torx # 5 I think and a small phillips screwdriver. And I do this stuff a lot so I just had them. I'm sure you can find them any where locally. Its easy if you do this stuff a lot if not take your time and its not bad, just try and find a you tube video or something and pay close attention to what your doing
[G2 and Desire Z General] xT4Z1N4TRx:
Okay I've been emailing a (very nice) HTC support thingy, and here's the reply:

:D

Thank you for your reply.

I am sorry that your device is not in a perfect condition at this time. I would like to arrange for your phone to be repaired in our UK Repair Centre. Please read the following instructions carefully. By proceeding with the repair you agree to the terms and conditions of the repair service.

During repair, we will install the latest software as part of the diagnosis and testing. All the data from the phone will be lost, except for data stored on the SD card, SIM card, or online services, if applicable. If this is possible please check our online Help pages on how to backup your data.

Do not send the SD Memory Card, SIM Card, Battery, Back covers and other accessory items included or not in the product's box. All we need is the bare device. We can’t be held liable for any of these being sent in as they won’t be returned.

Package the device as you would like to receive it. In a good strong box with plenty of padding. You can use the original box, but it will not be returned to you. This information overrules the one in the repair tick-sheet instructions.

Should our engineers determine that the fault you are experiencing is caused by physical damage, wear and tear or illegal software, it will not be covered by warranty. Conditions of warranty also include warranty length terms from date of purchase. The repair will be chargeable and we will send you a quote. Should you not wish to pay that quote, there will be an approximate £25 diagnosis, shipping and handling fee to have the device returned to you and not repaired.

Liquid-damaged devices are returned immediately, unrepaired and without charge as they are beyond economic repair.

Your repair will take approximately 5 working days from when it arrives at the HTC Repair Centre and it's subject to parts availability.

:D

So what do you think, send it to them (and how much you think it would cost? I've had it for a year & 2 months) , repair it myself or send it to a cheapo place? Thanks! :D
[G2 and Desire Z General] Steven How:
If u send to them it may cost a lot,while doing it urself would be kinda risky..isn't there any phone repair center (not manufacture) in Ur country?
[G2 and Desire Z General] xT4Z1N4TRx:
Yeah there's loads of random dodgy ones, but I don't know if I should trust them? I might just send it to carphonewarehouse
[G2 and Desire Z General] Steven How:
Ohya,I heard about carphonewarehouse before,well hope they charge u with a reasonable price :) good luck
[G2 and Desire Z General] strawmetal:
So taz this is why you've been very silent for quite some time. I was surprised that I wasn't seeing any new roms from you. Anyways hope your phone gets fixed soon. You are a big inspiration for me.
[G2 and Desire Z General] xT4Z1N4TRx:
lol thanks XD

Omg my phones just fully mashed now, the microphone doesn't work, when I slide out the keyboard the screen goes all distorted and doesn't work, so now I can only use it with the keyboard closed, and I didn't even drop it :/ you guys reckon I should send it to HTC? Or get a Droid Razr...

Anyone know if that flex cable posted above will also fix my screen issue? ill add a picture later. The weird thing is, I just woke up and it had this issue :/
[G2 and Desire Z General] xT4Z1N4TRx:
Found an offer; £13.50 for an Xperia S, tempted to get it but I've grown to love this community :(
[G2 and Desire Z General] demkantor:
that is the main flex cable that is causing all your isues, replace it and your phone will be fine
[G2 and Desire Z General] v.a.r:
I had an old slider phone, for which the flex cable had tore or what ever and first it was the Mic then the screen started getting all distorted and changing colors. I got the flex replaced and everything worked like a charm. I think it'll work perfect if you replace it.

Btw big fan of your roms. Love 'em. :D
[G2 and Desire Z General] sgtkid12:
Please don't leave us :(