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I just searched ebay for RK3066 Development Board, and found one there, I have played the Beagle board.
this one seem good for play with RK3066 firmware and debug rom.
wy6688 said:
I just searched ebay for RK3066 Development Board, and found one there, I have played the Beagle board.
this one seem good for play with RK3066 firmware and debug rom.
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Not used that one, but I'd caution you away from the RK3066 in general, as I have used a device with RK3066 chipset...
Rockchip don't respect or follow the GPL and give sources with binaries included. This means you cannot compile entirely from source, and can be problematic. Some core drivers like the clock driver are blobbed.
There may be better development boards out there, the ODroid X2 is one I've heard good things about.
I have checked the Latest Linux Kernel source from Kernel.org, all their source code included, using new ARM DTS system (device tree source), so you can compile all your kernel directly from mainstream kernel, except some board level chip driver, which you need to customize from Driver fold, /linux/arch/arm/boot/dts/rk3066a.dtsi, rk3066a-clocks.dtsi
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I have checked the Latest Linux Kernel source from Kernel.org, all their source code included, using new ARM DTS system (device tree source), so you can compile all your kernel directly from mainstream kernel, except some board level chip driver, which you need to customize from Driver fold, /linux/arch/arm/boot/dts/rk3066a.dtsi, rk3066a-clocks.dtsi
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Have you got NAND drivers for the rk3066 nand? clock drivers, ddr drivers?
(see files with a .uu extension, it's a uuencoded .o binary)
https://github.com/AndrewDB/rk3066-kernel/tree/master/arch/arm/mach-rk30 (ddr.uu, ddr_freq.uu, clock_data.uu)
https://github.com/AndrewDB/rk3066-kernel/tree/master/drivers/video (fb.uu)
I believe there's also some missing drivers for the nand (https://github.com/AndrewDB/rk3066-kernel/tree/master/drivers/mtd/rknand)
I just got the development broad from ebay and checked the source code, it do missing these source file and although you can build the kernel without issue for 3.0.8.
I believe the latest 3.10.x kernel from kernel org, which included the RK3066 DTS files, can be used to build the generic kernel that can run on RK3066 board and should have no other source code needed.
I'm trying to build this kernel based on 3.10.x, anyone know detail steps that build the generic kernel based on RK3066 DTS?
Thank advance.
Sony introduce new battery consumption technology for his Xperia X series, name Qnovo
And as we all know that most of the Sony technologies in xperia is software based rather then the hardware like ( Bravia Engine , X reality , Bionz for camera ect ). So i decided to try to port this Qnovo technology for other xperia devices specially in Z5 series.
For this I download the Xperia X Performance Firmware F8131_35.0.A.1.227 and try to find the Qnovo related files, then i found Qnovo.sin file in FTF pack
Its look like that Sony separately pack his Qnovo files, then i extract this sin file with flash tools and the output is Qnovo.ext4 that is 80MB file in Size. i try to explore and extract this ext4 file but fail.
i attached the sin file in the attachment you can extract it with flash tools and help me out to copy data from it.
I also try to flash this sin file in my Z5 but flash tool gives error and flashing fails, Do not try this with your phone
What is Qnovo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xEFoJ3bPvYA
Qnovo unite both hardware and software.
does thsi work on Z2 rooted? thx
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does thsi work on Z2 rooted? thx
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it won't work at anything else yet. op is trying to explore qnovo for the z5 and he's asking for help.
Abaddon said:
it won't work at anything else yet. op is trying to explore qnovo for the z5 and he's asking for help.
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Thank You for Replying.. ?
NewBieSS said:
Qnovo unite both hardware and software.
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There're no hardwares required. http://qnovo.com/technology/
Afaik after reading, Qnovo is just an algorithm to expand battery life after every chargings, it doesn't help much in longer battery usage in one charged.
i tried port to my kernel and /system folder on xperia x kernel open source and dump but it didnt succeed. c code file from open source kernel, qns file ("qns.txt" rename as "qns") from system/bin dump.
I'm here to question the device owner. There are few sources around about this device. They are raw and they are as common always experimental. Does anyone need them?
Furthermore, I can sum up here any sources I or other get to find about this device or its periphery.
If you are eager to Void your Warranty please Mind and Acknowledge that every modification only affects you and your contract and noone else.
custom rom
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-xa/development/f3112-f3116-cyanogemod-13-project-t3488890
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I'm here to question the device owner. There are few sources around about this device. They are raw and they are as common always experimental. Does anyone need them?
Furthermore, I can sum up here any sources I or other get to find about this device or its periphery.
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Very good thing, I'm trying to build a CM13 rom from sources and I'm not sure if I have all required sources. For now I have, kernel sources with some "vendor" files from Sony and I found all build parameters like offsets/adresses and correct cmdline (no thanks to Sony because never released or mentioned them), the device tree dumped from my device, and I will dump the vendor tree too.
Now I need the defconfig for CM (very not sure if the stock one will work) , and some files like the boardconfig and some config files. I'm using the Elephone P9000 sources for sample, almost the same device (hardware side) and source files.
If I have some time I will try to upload files to git but I never tried before (sync only)...
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Very good thing, I'm trying to build a CM13 rom from sources and I'm not sure if I have all required sources. For now I have, kernel sources with some "vendor" files from Sony and I found all build parameters like offsets/adresses and correct cmdline (no thanks to Sony because never released or mentioned them), the device tree dumped from my device, and I will dump the vendor tree too.
Now I need the defconfig for CM (very not sure if the stock one will work) , and some files like the boardconfig and some config files. I'm using the Elephone P9000 sources for sample, almost the same device (hardware side) and source files.
If I have some time I will try to upload files to git but I never tried before (sync only)...
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Don't need to hesitate. I'll try to put the directions I've gathered here up today so it is done.
I finished to upload my files to Github:
https://github.com/rrvuhpg
You will find the device, kernel and vendor files to build CM13 for F3112/F3116. For now it will not work, it's just to share and help. I successfully built and booted the Cyanogen recovery with the kernel from sources, the doors for porting new roms are open?? :fingers-crossed:
My next step is to finish the device tree, verify the vendor tree and build the rom
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I finished to upload my files to Github:
https://github.com/rrvuhpg
You will find the device, kernel and vendor files to build CM13 for F3112/F3116. For now it will not work, it's just to share and help. I successfully built and booted the Cyanogen recovery with the kernel from sources, the doors for porting new roms are open?? :fingers-crossed:
My next step is to finish the device tree, verify the vendor tree and build the rom
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cool.. if work I would like to have it on my f3111 !!
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I finished to upload my files to Github:
https://github.com/rrvuhpg
You will find the device, kernel and vendor files to build CM13 for F3112/F3116. For now it will not work, it's just to share and help. I successfully built and booted the Cyanogen recovery with the kernel from sources, the doors for porting new roms are open?? :fingers-crossed:
My next step is to finish the device tree, verify the vendor tree and build the rom
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Can you publish some brief preview?
Need to say the sources I had just seem to be down, so can't share them.
Through which Program are these to flash? If you're that far I can hold a look at it and may join in your development.
Verification of the Vendor Files is something I was not very good at it, not even a yolk I managed.
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Can you publish some brief preview?
Need to say the sources I had just seem to be down, so can't share them.
Through which Program are these to flash? If you're that far I can hold a look at it and may join in your development.
Verification of the Vendor Files is something I was not very good at it, not even a yolk I managed.
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For now the only preview I can publish are the CM13 boot and recovery "as is", I'm not sure if it can help but I will release them if someone want to port others MTK Roms on XA. ( Never booted any ported rom with the stock kernel, stuck at Sony logo)
Flashing is easy: the recovery with fastboot and Rom/boot in a single flashable zip on the SD.
The kernel sources are coming from 33.2.B.2.95 open source archive from Sony but built from the lastest CM13 and Google git sources.
The vendor tree from 33.2.B.2.93 dumped from my phone, only common files with the P9000 are on my git for now.
The device tree from P9000 sources (from @Deepflex git) but seem OK.
CM13 have Android 6.0.1, I don't know if the security patch is the last one but August for sure.
I'm not so far from a finished build (not mean fully bootable), for now I successfully build a full CM13 for the Elephone P9000 (the twin of the XA, I'm using it as base). It mean my "kitchen" is working Now I'm trying to identify the last proprietary files from all others stock/cm13 libs, modify make files and cross my fingers it will fully build without errors.
You can join me no problem all people are welcome because I can't do all alone
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For now the only preview I can publish are the CM13 boot and recovery "as is", I'm not sure if it can help but I will release them if someone want to port others MTK Roms on XA. ( Never booted any ported rom with the stock kernel, stuck at Sony logo)
Flashing is easy: the recovery with fastboot and Rom/boot in a single flashable zip on the SD.
The kernel sources are coming from 33.2.B.2.95 open source archive from Sony but built from the lastest CM13 and Google git sources.
The vendor tree from 33.2.B.2.93 dumped from my phone, only common files with the P9000 are on my git for now.
The device tree from P9000 sources (from @Deepflex git) but seem OK.
CM13 have Android 6.0.1, I don't know if the security patch is the last one but August for sure.
I'm not so far from a finished build (not mean fully bootable), for now I successfully build a full CM13 for the Elephone P9000 (the twin of the XA, I'm using it as base). It mean my "kitchen" is working Now I'm trying to identify the last proprietary files from all others stock/cm13 libs, modify make files and cross my fingers it will fully build without errors.
You can join me no problem all people are welcome because I can't do all alone
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good work , but I am noob to create rom with kitchen .. only zip edit I know
Yesterday I successfully built CM13 for XA from sources
But news are not good, the CM recovery is fully working as expected but the rom is stuck just after the Sony logo (Mediatek screen with "loading...") like on my previous attempts to port other roms. The kernel built from CM kitchen do the same... I will upload my git and my rom to see if someone have an idea on the problem. Now I will focus on the "vendor" files, but I'm not sure if it's the real problem. Can it be a locked preloader/kernel or something like that?
EDIT: I think the boot problem is related to the defconfig file from Sony kernel sources, I will try to change some settings. (the door for adding kernel features :good
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Yesterday I successfully built CM13 for XA from sources
But news are not good, the CM recovery is fully working as expected but the rom is stuck just after the Sony logo (Mediatek screen with "loading...") like on my previous attempts to port other roms. The kernel built from CM kitchen do the same... I will upload my git and my rom to see if someone have an idea on the problem. Now I will focus on the "vendor" files, but I'm not sure if it's the real problem. Can it be a locked preloader/kernel or something like that?
EDIT: I think the boot problem is related to the defconfig file from Sony kernel sources, I will try to change some settings. (the door for adding kernel features :good
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Love you!
I will buy this phone thanks to you :highfive:
Thank you for your work on our phone, it's very cool.
I would have helped if i could develop myself. If you need help get in touch with me i know some great devs who could maybe help you
any news @rrvuhpg ?
Yes I have some news but I want to create a dedicated thread for the CM13 project with updates, explanations and downloads to avoid off topic here. I am on holiday on next week and I will have time to work on it and give explanations. For now I'm stuck on boot because of Sony extra settings in the boot process, it's the first time I see a bootstrap and TA partition mount on a MTK device. If you know a dev for helping me passing the Sony part in the boot init it can be great :angel:
Other thing, I updated my git with parts of the update made by @Deepflex on the P9000 sources and my recent changes.
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Yes I have some news but I want to create a dedicated thread for the CM13 project with updates, explanations and downloads to avoid off topic here. I am on holiday on next week and I will have time to work on it and give explanations. For now I'm stuck on boot because of Sony extra settings in the boot process, it's the first time I see a bootstrap and TA partition mount on a MTK device. If you know a dev for helping me passing the Sony part in the boot init it can be great :angel:
Other thing, I updated my git with parts of the update made by @Deepflex on the P9000 sources and my recent changes.
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sorry first time I use sony ... I wish you to have nice holiday !
Looking for the Device Tree, Kernel, and Vendor for this tablet.
I am just learning. Is there a process for getting these from an existing tablet?
Thank you!
Darran
I found the device tree for the a similar tablet here:
https://github.com/Matshias/twrp_android_device_tb_8504x
Someone on reddit told me this:
If you can find something with similar specs and the same processor you can try adapting it to your device. The Samsung Note 4 and the S5 use the same sources with some minor adjustments. I've had good luck getting some kernel sources from Samsung just by contacting them and asking, but they're the only brand I have any experience with.
For vendor files you can try TheMuppets found here: https://github.com/TheMuppets
Or you can try to extract them yourself using this guide- https://wiki.lineageos.org/extracting_blobs_from_zips.html
Best of luck to you.
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Is this sound advice?
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Someone on reddit told me this:
Is this sound advice?
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Device tree and vendor are not the problem. Kernel source code is the thing that is required. Was going to buy tab4 10 but won't if lenovo is not willing to release the kernel source. I've repeatedly asked them to do so in the forums but they never reply. Maybe try mailing lenovo support and see if that helps...
thank you - do you know if they have a dev support e-mail or is it the standard support e-mail?
Your kernel sources are already available. Its included in the kernel of Tab 4 8 Plus.
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Your kernel sources are already available. Its included in the kernel of Tab 4 8 Plus.
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Is a seperate defconfig specifically for tab4 8 available ?
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Is a seperate defconfig specifically for tab4 8 available ?
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Yes.
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Yes.
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Nice. I never downloaded the source to check. Then doing a bringup should be easy
Where is the source that you all reference?
Probably part of this? https://forum.xda-developers.com/th...m-lineageos-16-0-lenovo-tab-3-8-plus-t3923143
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Where is the source that you all reference?
Probably part of this? https://forum.xda-developers.com/th...m-lineageos-16-0-lenovo-tab-3-8-plus-t3923143
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Some things will match others need to be modified as per the non plus model. Vendor files can be extracted from the device and the device tree can be set up by referencing the plus model since they are not too different. As per the kernel try prebuilt first and see if it boots
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Where is the source that you all reference?
Probably part of this? https://forum.xda-developers.com/th...m-lineageos-16-0-lenovo-tab-3-8-plus-t3923143
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Bad choice. You need a device tree from a device with Snapdragon 425 (MSM8917)
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Bad choice. You need a device tree from a device with Snapdragon 425 (MSM8917)
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This device tree looks to have a Snapdragon 425 (MSM8917)
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This device tree looks to have a Snapdragon 425 (MSM8917)
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Tab4 8 plus has snapdragon 625. Go to gsmarena and search by snapdragon 425 and you'll get a few devices then go from there and see if they have a custom rom. If they do then find the device tree for that device from github and modify it as required. For vendor extract it from the device. There are quite a few tutorials on xda. As for kernel download the one provided by lenovo for tab4 8 plus (it'll work for non plus model as well). As for defconfig extract it from boot.img again there are tutorials available.
I'll probably try to get los running on the tab4 10 later
I found the kernel and some associated files here:
https://pcsupport.lenovo.com/us/en/...ntent=20190613_20190613184825&linkId=68972849
I found a similar an MSM8917 Device Tree here:
https://github.com/redmidevs/android_device_xiaomi_rolex
I looked through muppets and didn't find any vendor files for the TB-850 or any TB devices. Will work on extracting the vendor files and getting them up on muppets. Can I use the extract-files.sh file from lineage to extract the vendor files for the TB-850?
https://github.com/TheMuppets/proprietary_vendor_lge
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I found a similar an MSM8917 Device Tree here:
https://github.com/redmidevs/android_device_xiaomi_rolex
I looked through muppets and didn't find any vendor files for the TB-850 or any TB devices. Will work on extracting the vendor files and getting them up on muppets. Can I use the extract-files.sh file from lineage to extract the vendor files for the TB-850?
https://github.com/TheMuppets/proprietary_vendor_lge
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A good choice. Vendor files should be from the same device like device tree.
Use this one:
https://github.com/redmidevs/android_vendor_xiaomi_rolex/tree/lineage-15.1
You need just the camera blobs blobs from your device. But you can do this later.
More important are the firmware files because those are unique for every device.
Replace thos files with the one on your device:
https://github.com/redmidevs/androi...tree/lineage-15.1/proprietary/vendor/firmware
I suggest you to build Lineage15.1 first. The kernel works with Android 8.1.
Thank you for the guidance - looking to give this a try today
@highwaystar_ru @yener90 @codeworkx
I know this is not the place to ask but I haven't gotten any response from the places I was supposed to ask so bear with me
I'm building los 16 for lenovo tab4 10
I've setup the the device tree and vendor and am using prebuilt kernel but while building it stops at 69% with the following error
[ 69% 65628/93948] //vendor/lineage/build/soong:generated_kernel_includes generate
FAILED: /home/skoar/android/lineageos/out/soong/.intermediates/vendor/lineage/build/soong/generated_kernel_includes/gen/.dummy_dep
/home/skoar/android/lineageos/out/soong/host/linux-x86/bin/sbox --sandbox-path /home/skoar/android/lineageos/out/soong/.temp --output-root /home/skoar/android/lineageos/out/soong/.intermediates/vendor/lineage/build/soong/generated_kernel_includes/gen --copy-all-output -c 'make -j CFLAGS_MODULE="-fno-pic" -C O=__SBOX_OUT_DIR__ ARCH=arm64 CROSS_COMPILE="/usr/bin/ccache aarch64-linux-androidkernel-" CROSS_COMPILE_ARM32="arm-linux-androideabi-" headers_install' && touch /home/skoar/android/lineageos/out/soong/.intermediates/vendor/lineage/build/soong/generated_kernel_includes/gen/.dummy_dep
make: *** O=/home/skoar/android/lineageos/out/soong/.temp/sbox985711399: No such file or directory. Stop.
sbox command (make -j CFLAGS_MODULE="-fno-pic" -C O=/home/skoar/android/lineageos/out/soong/.temp/sbox985711399 ARCH=arm64 CROSS_COMPILE="/usr/bin/ccache aarch64-linux-androidkernel-" CROSS_COMPILE_ARM32="arm-linux-androideabi-" headers_install) failed with err "exit status 2"
[ 69% 65635/93948] //frameworks/base:gen-platform-proto-constants generate
ninja: build stopped: subcommand failed.
11:35:26 ninja failed with: exit status 1
Soooo any ideas ???
Here are the repositories I am setting up
https://github.com/darran-kelinske-fivestars/android_device_lenovo_tb8504f
https://github.com/darran-kelinske-fivestars/android_vendor_lenovo_tb8504f
https://github.com/darran-kelinske-fivestars/android_kernel_lenovo_tb8504f
tb8504 kernel looks like can be built with this config https://github.com/HighwayStar/andr...rm64/configs/msm8937_p3588_pcb-perf_defconfig Changes after splitting can be intergrated in 8953 kernel from lenovo-devs org.
vendor blobs and common device tree can be used from here https://github.com/lenovo-devs only some hals has to be renamed or replaced with ones name msm8937 instead of msm8953
Hi all,
I like to try tweaking and hacking my phone. I've tried some ROMs on my kugo for some time, but I figured I wanted to make my own personalized build. Right now, I'd like to use the 'Night Light' app from F-Droid, which requires KCAL support. In order to enable KCAL I'd need to edit the stock kernel (I know this can be done, it was the case for Genesis Kernel on Nougat).
Hence I'd want to learn to compile a kernel, but I can't get to the end of Sony's tutorial. I've downloaded the kernel source but I am totally lost with defconfig files. How should I configure the kernel ? There is no obvious choice for a defconfig, and I can't get past point #6 in the tutorial..
Given that I've just discovered kernel compilation today, would someone be kind and take some time to maybe point me to useful doc, give me a clue as to what my next step could be, or teach me how they compile kernels for their device ?
Many thanks for any help,
Cheers
TLDR. How to compile a kernel? I have Sony's source for kugo, but don't understand how to configure the kernel compilation.