Apps **want to start theming/modding/romming**

[trophynuts]

As the title says i want to get my hands dirty. I have a fairly good computer knowledge and i work in the software field. I have never done any developing though.

Can someone point me in the right direction to get started. I've read a few guides but its hard to tell how current they are.

i've read about .9's and how tedious they are.

i have this guide but its old as dirt.
https://docs.google.com/Doc?docid=0AcdxIJRSH9ypZGZzc2pxNDlfMjdnazk4OHNxZA&hl=en_US

Also i'm on a MBP. I do have access to a windows machine and i have VM Fusion loaded on my MBP with a Win7 build and Ubuntu. I've never used Ubuntu but i wouldn't be afraid with having to learn it in order to achieve my goal.

Thanks in advance. Sorry if this has already been asked.

 

[EarlyMon]

You can install a full Ubuntu on your MBP if you want using VirtualBox - install help here -

http://androidforums.com/evo-4g-all-things-root/401841-root-apple-nation.html#post3123183

Also, you'll definitely need to study up at Android Developers

But first, suggest googling anything you can on how to get started programming.

Hope this helps!

 

[trophynuts]

You can install a full Ubuntu on your MBP if you want using VirtualBox - install help here -

http://androidforums.com/evo-4g-all-things-root/401841-root-apple-nation.html#post3123183

Also, you'll definitely need to study up at Android Developers

But first, suggest googling anything you can on how to get started programming.

Hope this helps!

thanks Yeah i already have a full install of Ubuntu on my MBP using VMFusion which is pretty much a cleaner paid version of VirtualBox.

 

[TheCompBoy]

To make roms you basicaly have to know programming.. If you do the i think there should be a source code at the androids site which you can download and modify..

Look at this: Welcome to Android | Android Open Source

I think you should read the most in that site.. here is the getting started stuff: Initializing a Build Environment | Android Open Source