Root Build a Custom Rom

[MyndCTRL]

I was wondering if I could get some help. I am interested in building a custom rom for my Galaxy Prevail. I've been using some of the ones already built, and not to say they aren't great because they all have their great qualities and I love them all just as equally but i'm looking to make my own flavor. Each one of them roms has a little something I would like to have in my custom rom. However I was wondering how would I go about making such a piece of software?

Where would I need to start?
What tools would I need?
What coding knowledge would I need to posses?

I'm pretty literate when it comes to computers as I work in the IT field, so I have some knowledge already of linux and windows as I dual boot between Windows 7 / Ubuntu. I am not the greatest programmer but I do know some C programming from my college days. I basically know enough to get me by.

However im just looking for a little guidance from the dev's especially. Any suggestions?

Thanks in advance for your time!

-MyndCTRL-

 

[hroark13]

I was wondering if I could get some help. I am interested in building a custom rom for my Galaxy Prevail. I've been using some of the ones already built, and not to say they aren't great because they all have their great qualities and I love them all just as equally but i'm looking to make my own flavor. Each one of them roms has a little something I would like to have in my custom rom. However I was wondering how would I go about making such a piece of software?

Where would I need to start?
What tools would I need?
What coding knowledge would I need to posses?

I'm pretty literate when it comes to computers as I work in the IT field, so I have some knowledge already of linux and windows as I dual boot between Windows 7 / Ubuntu. I am not the greatest programmer but I do know some C programming from my college days. I basically know enough to get me by.

However im just looking for a little guidance from the dev's especially. Any suggestions?

Thanks in advance for your time!

-MyndCTRL-

see this thread

http://androidforums.com/galaxy-prevail-all-things-root/495309-hroarks-prevail-kernel-factory.html

 

[thomasmbl]

OK I'm downloading Ubuntu now.n I no how to set it up with virtualbox .but I'm am going going to need alot of help in the beginning

 

[MyndCTRL]

OK I'm downloading Ubuntu now.n I no how to set it up with virtualbox .but I'm am going going to need alot of help in the beginning

I can help you the best I can, I just setup my Ubuntu installation, all I have to do is prepare the environment with the Android SDK and stuff. If you need help let me know and i'll be willing to give you as much help as I can give

-MyndCTRL

 

[johnny424]

I can help you the best I can, I just setup my Ubuntu installation, all I have to do is prepare the environment with the Android SDK and stuff. If you need help let me know and i'll be willing to give you as much help as I can give

-MyndCTRL

didnt happen to set up a usb adapter while setting up your ubuntu did ya? im having trouble getting ubuntu to see my usb adapter for wifi..

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[Koumajutsu]

didnt happen to set up a usb adapter while setting up your ubuntu did ya? im having trouble getting ubuntu to see my usb adapter for wifi..

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you know, I remembered reading something once.....
"Under GNU/linux systems (and specifically under Ubuntu systems), regular users can't directly access USB devices by default. The system needs to be configured to allow such access."

found that here: Initializing a Build Environment | Android Open Source
under Configuring USB Access

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[trenchkato]

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I just died a little on the inside... but I do play Super Mario Bros. on my TI-89..

 

[MyndCTRL]

didnt happen to set up a usb adapter while setting up your ubuntu did ya? im having trouble getting ubuntu to see my usb adapter for wifi..

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What kind of adapter are you looking to setup? My ubuntu installation recognized all my usb devices. Even my wusb54g wireless card, I was shocked! lol

I think typically any newer linux distros would do the same thing i would image...

 

[johnny424]

you know, I remembered reading something once.....
"Under GNU/linux systems (and specifically under Ubuntu systems), regular users can't directly access USB devices by default. The system needs to be configured to allow such access."

found that here: Initializing a Build Environment | Android Open Source
under Configuring USB Access

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thank you for that info sir...gonna give it a gander now

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[johnny424]

hey kouma...just so i get this straight

in the usb configuring section im reading it shows a terminal window

so one line is what id enter and the very next line is what the system answers back..and so on and so on down to the bottom of the window?

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[johnny424]

okay i found the path to the right place im suposed to be..gotta figure out how to create a file and add the things i need

 

[ChelleB1437]

I'm interested in this as well just need to clean my computer out for enough space lol

Also is this the best forum thread for support , being a beginner I might need help but don't want to ask or frustrate others with requests. Thanks in advance !

 

[jwh42000]

I just got done totally setting everything up.
Dual boot Ubuntu/Windows 7
Android SDK

Beginning my first project, porting a ROM to the prevail
Excitement :rock:

Google building android rom lots of info

 

[xkalibur32]

I just got done totally setting everything up.
Dual boot Ubuntu/Windows 7
Android SDK

Beginning my first project, porting a ROM to the prevail
Excitement :rock:

Google building android rom lots of info

I am also dual booting the same, 64bit but i need some help setting up my apps, please help. Wanna build a warp rom though