Apps What is the fastest way to compile, if none, to test android code/OS changes?

[riccati]

Are there any developers here? I cannot seem to find an android development forums so I will ask here. (or you can refer me to any forums you know)

I have found that the equivalent of "udev" in Android OS is the init.rc. The problem is after I edited the init.rc file, and compiled for about 2 hours, my changes just didn't work! A simple

on device-added-/dev/sda1
    mount -t vfat /dev/sda1 /usbdrive

on device-removed-/dev/sda1
    umount /usbdrive

didn't work!

Is there a way to test my changes to init.rc file without recompiling the whole Android OS? How do developers test changes to Android OS? Do they always wait for 2 hours (normal computers) before they can check if their modifications worked? It's not efficient this way...

Regards

 

[Frisco]

Hello Riccati, welcome to Android Forums.

I've moved your technical query to the "Development 101" section of the Android Development forums where, although not a perfect fit, you're more likely to get responses than in the Android Lounge area.

Good luck.

 

[riccati]

Thanks Frisco! I hope I can get some response or tip.