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[Android Software Development] nerotNS:
Dual-Boot Ubuntu

Ok I will also add this here. For all of those who want to dual boot Ubuntu with Windows 7 and want to keep all their files here is how:

NOTE:You will need Administrator right to do this.

NOTE 2:I recommend making a at least 150GB partition for Ubuntu to make sure you have plenty of space for multiple source codes.

First we are gonna shrink a partition in Windows 7. To do this right click on My Computer and click Manage.

Once there, under the Storage menu open the Disk Managment:

After you've done that you should right click on the partition you want to shrink and then left click Shrink volume like in the image bellow:

Now in the shrink menu you should set the amount of space you want to shrink the volume by:

After that you will have unallocated space.Then right click on it and click New Simple Volume.Then follow the on-screen instructions. If you want to use all the unallocated space then type in the max value.Make sure you check the quick format option.

NOTE

VERY INPORTIANT : Do

NOT

convert the disk to dynamic if a pop up asks you. If you do so it will make Windows 7 unbootable.The only way you could fix it would be a clean install of Windows 7 which we don't want.

That's how we shrink partitions. Next is Ubuntu itself.

Insert your Ubuntu CD in your CD drive. Then depending on your motherboard change the boot order to make the PC boot from the disk.

Once it starts up you can proceed with the Ubuntu installation process. Select your language and then click install Ubuntu. Un-check the download updates while installing (to make things faster) and then click next. When you get to the installation type select something else.That will show you the disk partitioning tool. Here using the partition tool make partitions for Ubuntu by re-sizing the partiotion we made. Now select it and click add. There you can make your partitions. Once that is complete click install now and that's it. Now I'd post images for this too but something is wrong with my image uploading service -.- I'll see to add them later.
[Android Software Development] manoj94:
can you explain how to get proprietary drivers from device? how to find the path of my device?
[Android Software Development] orbital_71:
Waiting for ur image for the guide. Tks
[Android Software Development] cruel91:
Just a noob question, why does it has to be Linux (Ubuntun)? Could I use Windows instead?
[Android Software Development] nerotNS:
Well there was some word of compiling on Windows using cygwin, but I don't know if it works and I believe it's easier to use linux instead having to deal with cygwin and all the possible bugs that could happen while using it.
[Android Software Development] kakaouskia:
Hello,

First, a big thank you. Although not a noob when it comes to compiling software, this tutorial is excellent!

My question is that the manufacturer of the device I have, has released the sources for android 4.1.2. But the file is really small, about 113MB (see -> http://www.huaweidevice.com/worldwi...=toDownloadFile&flay=software&softid=NDcxMDU=)

Now as I have never worked with Android before, I do not understand what is in this file - it has the following 3 archives:

bluez.tar.bz2

kernel.tar.bz2

webkit.tar.bz2

My goal is to build the stock android for my device, nothing fancy. Any idea how can I use the sources provided?

Again, thanks for the help!
[Android Software Development] Anthrax:
I guess these are just the kernel sources....
[Android Software Development] nerotNS:
Those can't be the sources required to build an OS (they are too small - sources can be more than 15 GB). I also think those are only kernel sources.
[Android Software Development] kakaouskia:
Hi there,

Yes, it does look like the kernel sources - I did a repo sync last night (as per tutorial on p1) and it downloaded 7GB

I got stuck at the build step though

I have connected my device, and adb has indeed seen it. The issue is that in the devices folder there is no directory for Huawei (understandable in part)

I plan to create the directory structure myself, as per these instructions: http://www.netmite.com/android/mydroid/development/pdk/docs/build_new_device.html

What I need is a clue as to if there is a tool somewhere to give you the hardware specs for the device i.e board name, processor model etc so that I can realistically create the directory structure.

Edit: I used SYSDroid and System Info Droid to get the information needed

Thanks for all the help!

Oh, and a word of advice - can you please add this http://source.android.com/source/downloading.html to the part of the tutorial that refers to repo sync? For a sleepy developer working at midnight is easy to forget the commands :)
[Android Software Development] nerotNS:
Ok sure :D
[Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G] amberSamsung:
This may be a very newbie question, but please help out if you can.

I have Blaze 4G T769 from T-Mobile, that I want to unlock. When I type in the code: *#7465625# I get this:

View attachment 1076979

Is that right? I saw pics that once a phone is unlocked, it will say [OFF], but my unit has no entries for any of these options???

I have rooted this phone -which worked; Then I did try to unlock it with Galaxy S Unlock, and Galaxy S2 Sim Unlocker - apps - which did not work.

So is this normal?

Thanks
[Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G] amberSamsung:
Ok, I finally got a AT&T SIM to make sure the phone is unlocked. Once I used the AT&T card, I was again challenged to provide unlock password. Previously, I entered the unlock code using: #7465625*638*, but it looks like this was not respected, and/or did not stick.

So, I entered the unlock code again, then I saw 'requesting unlock request' message. Then I got the 'unlock successful' message.

To verify the unlock status: *#7465625#; however still nothing is listed. Oh, well...

So after all I got the unlock to work.

BTW: guys who provided the unlock code were: freeunlocks.com; Yes, you have to sign up for some crappy service, which you can cancel later.... but the price is right! The guys provide very good support as well.
[Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G] JUSMEJOSE:
I can unlock your Blaze 4G
[Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G] CB620:
What software is that?
[Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G] jenbek:
probably a variation of Odin, not sure why he decided he needed to censor the app name
[Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G] CB620:
Well why not release it to the Blaze section. Is it because you want us to pay for it? Is it even real?
[Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G] jenbek:
Some people are willing to pay for stuff like that i guess.
[Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G] witor19:
I thought was possible to unlock without having to buy codes.
[Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G] CB620:
I've tried every method on here that was aimed got the Galaxy line. None worked.
[Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G] tramuyo:
z3x samsung 3g tool

dont understand whats the mysterious thing inside... nothing new. that program does unlock via adb but is a "box"
[Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G] CB620:
Just downloaded the latest. I'll report back.
[Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G] CB620:
Well you need a rj45 cable and a "box".

So it cost money.
[Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G] amberSamsung:
Did you guys pay attention:

freeunlocks.com sends you codes for free.... you have to sign up for some offer, but it is free...

My unlock worked just fine.

L8R
[Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G] CB620:
I'll just wait till unlocks come down or a free method gets updated, and plus I'm about to trade my phone possibly to a developer that wants to go to work for you guys. Development over here is kinda sad.
[Android Themes] tentone:
Hi everbody

I heard a lot of people complaining about the size of bootAnimation from their phones, so i decided to make a small one just to wipe some memory from the phone!

Feel free to use it!

ScreenShot:

imageshack.us/f/443/003android800x480.png/

Download:

multiupload.nl/ZJPFGQ8T1O
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] skazm:
first tried to unlock - unlockroot.com doesn't work

nor does Z4root

nor did superoneclick

cuz it's Android 4.0.3, right?

Soooo

I did get Google Play on there, as well as superuser (big deal, moved 'em to the SD card) Google Play installed but closes immediately upon trying to open.

pls help.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tablet_noob:
Coby Kyros 7033 - Little Help ???

Have the exact same issue... Coby Kyros 7033 with no Google Play... Installed the latest and greatest download of Google Play successfully, but it just opens and then closes immediately.

What's the easiest way to get Google Play on a Coby Kyros 7033?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Nifters:
Google Play onto Kyros 7033

I purchased one of these tablets to play around with, and cannot install Google Play onto it either.

It will load, then it closes instantly!!

Any suggestions would be more than welcome!!

If I have posted this in the wrong area, please forgive me!!

Thank you!! :)
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] reedster:
Followed every step... gets to where I can sign in or create a new google account. Log in with my current google account... get the status bar that says: Your Phone needs to communicate with Google Servers to set up your account... may take 5 min....

Fails every time... "Cannot establish a reliable data connection to the server" And it's not because I'm not on the internet, cause I'm sitting at usatoday.com to verify internet connectivity in the browser.

Coby Kyros MID7036-4 model

Thanks for any help!
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rxwookie:
I don't have this tablet in front of me... I just helped my friend set it up.

That being said, this is a common problem for Android phones.

Here are a few things to try...

1. Try going to YouTube through the app and login with your gmail account.

2. Go to GMail app and add your account

3. Sign into Gmail account with your username and password

4. Go back through the login process

Alternately,

1. Go to settings, applications, manage applications, tap Google apps

2. Tap clear data, then okay

3. Try again.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] xdaM:
Thank you, it worked, but... now that it is registered, instead of opening normaly, it says "loading", and then never gets out of that interface! Also, it always shows me a message saying "Unfortunately, android system has stopped".
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rxwookie:
Wow, that will take a little research. My first thought is to do a factory reset and start over.

I'll see what I can dig up.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rxwookie:
You can try going to Google Play from a computer browser and logging in, picking a free app, and try sending it to your tablet from there. It should automatically download and install. That doesn't give you a working market you can browse on your tablet though.

From what I can find, it sounds like the market app version is not correct or is corrupted.

Please verify that you used the one included in my post above.

If so, try the following....

1. Settings -> Applications -> Market -> Force Stop, Clear Cache

2. Restart tablet and try Market

If still not working...

1. Settings -> Applications -> Market -> Force Stop, Clear Cache, Clear Data

2. Restart tablet and try Market... you'll probably have to login again

If still not working, factory reset the tablet and refer back to my original post. Make sure you don't try to login after install until you've reset the tablet. (Follow the steps exactly).

If still doesn't work, I'm stumped and I'm sorry. I hope one of these works.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] xdaM:
Yeah, sorry, I was accidentaly using the apk for google play! Thanks!
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rxwookie:
No problem. I'm glad you got it working finally.

For some reason, the Coby Kyros tablets do not work well with Google Play.

They do work with the old Android Market (the apk for which, if anyone else is reading this thread, is a download in my first post).

Don't worry though, you'll still see all the "compatible" apps.

Between the Android Market and GetJar, you should be able to get most apps.

Best wishes.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mallousa:
Error

not able to install third pack
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rxwookie:
Re-download the files... Its most likely a corrupted download.

After after that... You are stuck....

You can wipe your device to factory stock and try again before you do anything to the tablet.

Best wishes
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] caveman90:
I tried all of this and I get "application not installed" on Google services framework. any ideas?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rxwookie:
I've been scouring the references on this and the only thing I can suggest is trying this (different) framework package (see attachment). It's worked for a few other tablets, but I have no idea if it will work for you.

Beyond that, I'm completely stumped so I truly hope it works. I'm sorry I can't be of much help as I do not have the tablet to try this out (I was just helping a friend with his son's tablet and the original files worked flawlessly for us).

P.S. Did you do a complete factory reset on the device and attempt the process a second time? It may help if something got mis-installed during the original attempt.

From my research you start with a completely powered down tablet...

1. Turn on the tablet by pressing and holding the Power Button, Volume Down (-) and the Back Button

2. After a couple seconds you should see the android logo with instructions on formatting the tablet

(*). If that doesn't work, try pressing and releasing the power button, then pressing and holding the three buttons as soon as you see the Coby logo

Best regards!
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] caveman90:
Still didnt work, I did do the the factory reset, but I did it from the settings menu. I was really hoping to get google market on there. looks like the kids got a dud for a Christmas present
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rgonzap:
Root coby mid 7033

Hi! I've got a challenge for you guys! It happens that I own a coby kyros mid7033-4 and I've tried so hard to root it. I have tried with superoneclick, bin4ry, unlock root (which actually says that supports my tablet but it tells me that it failed to shell root), and android root. This last one, android root, worked, but not properly. Some programs tell me my device is rooted but root check tells: Sorry! This device does not have a proper root access. Help me! I'm trying to root so that I can install google now on ics.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rxwookie:
I'm sorry to hear that. Maybe you'll run across a solution. In the meantime, you can install the Amazon Appstore which has most of the same apps as the Google Play market. That was our back-up plan for my friend's tablet. He was insistent on getting Minecraft on it for his son.

Best of luck.

.

I'm completely stumped on rooting this tablet. I've seen many threads on it, but no one has achieved full root on it that I'm aware of. If you find an exploit, please be sure to post it!

Best of luck to you too!
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] lela3213:
This worked for me! Thanks. I did have to clear the data and then reset before it would communicate with google servers
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rxwookie:
Haven't been around for awhile, but thought I'd say thanks for the extra information.

Glad it worked for you.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rjleps22:
I try to load the GoogleServicesFramework-signed.apk and it said that an existing package by the same name with a conflicting signature is already installed. Can you please help with this. The market app with the GoogleServicesFramework-signed.apk that is already preinstalled on this unit from the factory and the market app opens then closes right away. I have a couple different times tried to do a factory reset on the tablet and reinstall the files again and continue getting the same results each time.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] DroidMahn:
As you may know the Galaxy Nexus sports a Broadcom BCM4330 which is capable of Bluetooth, Wifi, and FM tuning and transmitting. I hereby propose a bounty for a hardware/software modder to make these functionalities work. As of now the need for an internal antenna is a major hurdle for some people. I personally don't mind opening up my device and installing one as long as there are clear instructions on how to do so.

I am willing to donate $400 USD to a dev that can get either transmitting or receiving working
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] john9:
I think it is a neat idea.Good luck..I'm not the developer.:p
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] scoobdude:
Does FM work with headphones?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] WiredPirate:
Your wanting to do this for transmitting purposes and not so you can listen to fm radio right? Because you can use TuneIn Radio for FM.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] FredFS456:
I also would like to see this because of several reasons. First, streaming apps need internet (obviously) and I don't have data. I run on prepaid and only use wifi at home and school to save money (I'm a student). Second, FM radio was the one thing that one of my friends required for a new phone. Obviously I want him to get the great Galaxy Nexus. ;)

If anyone would be able to get this working with either an internal antenna, or (more ideally) using the headphone wires as an antenna, that would be great.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Hammer_Of_The_Gods:
Hi,

Sorry if I did not clearly understand all,but maybe take a look at this:http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1059296&highlight=fmradio

But it seems it's not possible:

@DroidMahn:if you talk about the FM radio (listening).

:)
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] yami951:
That would definitely be awesome. I don't have an Aux port or a tape player in my car so I always wanted to be able to just tune my radio to a channel and hear music from it without plugging my phone into anything.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] DroidMahn:
clarified my post xD
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] nodstuff:
Very interesting, hopefully someone gets this working.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] subvertz:
I'm in the exact same boat...erm, crappy car. Badass phone, POS car.

The stock head unit is integrated with dashboard so its not easy to swap a new one.

Also willing to open up my Gnex and solder to test an antenna, just need an EE to tell me which leads....
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] HinotoriBR:
Wouldn't make more sense to buy a bluetooth FM headphone and an FM transmitter?

http://www.amazon.com/Sony-Ericsson...1DCM/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1337776322&sr=8-2

http://www.amazon.com/Griffin-Unive...L2/ref=sr_1_13?ie=UTF8&qid=1337776603&sr=8-13

Or something that have both functions like this:

http://www.amazon.com/Monster-Radio...OO/ref=sr_1_11?ie=UTF8&qid=1337776603&sr=8-11
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] androidtoy09:
$400?! You ARE such a generous gentleman.

I really hope this going to happen. I hate to use radio apps to listen to music due to my 2GB Highspeed Cap. FM receiver/transmitter feature is needed.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Loki047:
I'll throw in $40 to make it happen. I just want as many features as possible
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] killyouridols:
I brought a wireless FM Transmitter for £10...I don't get it :/ All seems hassle for a few quid and a bit of shopping...
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ashclepdia:
Lol

Ill sell you my droid x2 that has fm radio working in it for $400

From my nexus tappin the talk

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[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Immorten:
I've bought an FM-sender that plugs into the cigarette-lighter-output in the car, which connects to the phone via 3.5mm jack. The sender also has output for USB, which lets me charge the phone at the same time. I payed 150 NOK for that, which is about $30. Should be something like that in your american Wallmarts as well!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] android01:
The phone is capale of transmission on the fm band by any developer so inclined to create it. This is the very essence of nexus class development. If your solution to the bounty on this thread is to suggest buying external hardware , you are really missing the point .
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] killyouridols:
Don't think its the bounty anyone is interested in, just why the bother and hassle when external solutions exist at a fraction of the price? Very capable ones at that.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] nodstuff:
But the whole point of the thread is to unlock the full capability of the hardware we own.

Not to buy another product to do a job that in theory our phone can already do.

I have a feeling its a big job and next to near impossible to accomplish but I'm willing to throw some money into the pot if a dev gets this done.

Just to prove it can be done at least.

This kind of thing is why I love android and nexus, doing something that isn't supposed to be done.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] killyouridols:
Don't get me wrong, I love seeing happen that, by rights, shouldn't. That's the joy of Android. All I'm questioning and wondering, and not in a bad way just a quizical way, I'm assuming the op is throwing in $400 to encourage the development of the FM transmitter. If so, why a relatively large amount for a device that can be brought for a fraction of the price? Is there really a $390 benefit to have it built in?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] copkay:
By that logic, all it takes for 40 people to benefit from it, and then it's certainly worth it. The point is that if this is doable for the OP, then it's doable for any owner of a Galaxy Nexus. This makes it valuable for anyone who owns one who would like the capability, not just the OP.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] HinotoriBR:
The phone is not capable...

I have a stove, but, I haven't it connected to the gas pipes (or tank, or whatever is used in your country)... My stove is not capable to cook. Period.

So, the phone has a chip, that, if you use some components + some connections to an internal antenna + some connections to the headphone plug, it can transmit and receive in the FM band... Great... The problem is that those components and connections and internal antenna aren't there (it is not like the Nexus One)...

So, even if someone comes down and say that you need to make x, y, z connections, add a, b, c components, rip apart your phone, run the risk of damaging its mainboard... This is not a solution that will benefit most people, as this solution will cost more than buying a combo fm/transmitter/receiver headphone and you run the risk of ruining your expensive device...

If it were just a mere software change, like in the Nexus One, then yes, I would mostly agree that this would be something that could benefit a lot of people. As it is, it probably won't...
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] DroidMahn:
My reasoning for donating such a high amount is that I want to make a dev want to jump on it and DO it. This isn't to benefit just me. Why buy an accessory when my phone is capable of it with a little work? This phone will be my daily driver until the next nexus so I'll take the $400 for a new car system with an aux out (I have an old Mercedes 300D so a retrofit would be expensive) and donate it to a dev who can get this functionality working. Also I for one am not take apart shy if I have clear instructions on what to do.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] SealsNavie:
Every time I flash a new ROM on my phone it seems like I have to learn and search the site how to do stuff, for some reason I can't flash other stock ROM's using PC Odin, I have already flashed a GB file but that is old and has an .md5 extension and I can't get into CWM from there, i've been at my phone for 4 hours now...trying to go from a bugged Samsung kernel to GB, so I can finally get to CM9. Not happy with this constant hassle with having to do this and that :mad:
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] btyork:
Then flash Gingerbread and leave it.

The gaul of some people to come here and complain because THEY DON'T UNDERSTAND WHAT THEY ARE DOING. Go hack your 2000 dollar flat screen tv to have android run on it... Then come back here. Or put a Mustang engine in your Toyota.

Oh, I'm sorry, there was a MAJOR BUG in the ICS kernel code that was bricking devices. Damn the developers for working around it and making it work and doing EVERYTHING in their power to warn you. Damn them.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] juliobahar:
Not a very helpful comment, but I enjoyed it very much.

You, my dear, have been flamed...