[DEV][WIP]Building ICS for the OV

[tdm]

Well I extracted it from your ROM zip, then opened it in 7zip to look at the files... needless to say, because it was built for hdpi devices, the wallpapers were way too big (a couple were almost 1 MB!!), so I deleted the xhdpi ones and resized the ones that our phones used, and voila! its smaller.

Cool. I've been meaning to get rid of the xhdpi images. This gives me a great reason!

 

[tdm]

So i'm getting this at the end of the build process. Is this common or just me? I get the thunderc-ota-eng.thekraven.zip file but not the user one.

building image from target_files BOOT...
  running:  mkbootfs /tmp/targetfiles-qUop1h/BOOT/RAMDISK
  running:  minigzip
  running:  mkbootimg --kernel /tmp/targetfiles-qUop1h/BOOT/kernel --cmdline mem=471M console=ttyMSM2,115200n8 androidboot.hardware=thunderc --base 0x12200000 --pagesize 2048 --ramdisk /tmp/tmpy4fksA --output /tmp/tmpnRLsCA
  running:  openssl pkcs8 -in build/target/product/security/testkey.pk8 -inform DER -nocrypt
  running:  java -Xmx2048m -jar out/host/linux-x86/framework/signapk.jar -w build/target/product/security/testkey.x509.pem build/target/product/security/testkey.pk8 /tmp/tmpEcp4lq out/target/product/thunderc/thunderc-ota-eng.thekraven.zip
done.
/home/thekraven/android/system/out/target/product/thunderc/thunderc-ota-user.thekraven.zip doesn't exist!
make: *** [bacon] Error 1

I think the CM scripts don't handle user release builds well. Try this diff:

diff --git a/prebuilt/common/bootanimation.zip b/prebuilt/common/bootanimation.zip
index 528e840..6ca885e 100644
Binary files a/prebuilt/common/bootanimation.zip and b/prebuilt/common/bootanimation.zip differ
diff --git a/tools/opticharger b/tools/opticharger
index c8c86f5..8e63bf9 100755
--- a/tools/opticharger
+++ b/tools/opticharger
@@ -32,6 +32,8 @@ if [ "$APKCERTS" = "" ];
 then
     if [ "$TARGET_BUILD_VARIANT" = "userdebug" ]; then
        TARGET_BUILD_VARIANT="eng"
+    elif [ "$TARGET_BUILD_VARIANT" = "user" ]; then
+       TARGET_BUILD_VARIANT="eng"
     fi
 
     APKCERTS=$OUT/obj/PACKAGING/target_files_intermediates/$TARGET_PRODUCT-target_files-$TARGET_BUI
diff --git a/tools/squisher b/tools/squisher
index cbd154f..edc5828 100755
--- a/tools/squisher
+++ b/tools/squisher
@@ -1,9 +1,11 @@
-#!/bin/sh
+#!/bin/sh -x
 #
 # Squish a CM otapackage for distribution
 # cyanogen
 #
 
+set
+
 OUT_TARGET_HOST=`uname -a | grep Darwin`
 if [ -z "$OUT_TARGET_HOST" ]
 then
@@ -27,6 +29,8 @@ if [ "$TARGET_BUILD_TYPE" = "debug" ]; then
     OTAPACKAGE=$OUT/${TARGET_PRODUCT}_debug-ota-$TARGET_BUILD_VARIANT.$USER.zip
 elif [ "$TARGET_BUILD_VARIANT" = "userdebug" ]; then
     OTAPACKAGE=$OUT/$TARGET_PRODUCT-ota-eng.$USER.zip
+elif [ "$TARGET_BUILD_VARIANT" = "user" ]; then
+    OTAPACKAGE=$OUT/$TARGET_PRODUCT-ota-eng.$USER.zip
 else
     OTAPACKAGE=$OUT/$TARGET_PRODUCT-ota-$TARGET_BUILD_VARIANT.$USER.zip
 fi

 

[anthonycr]

Cool. I've been meaning to get rid of the xhdpi images. This gives me a great reason!

Yeah it should save you a bunch of space in your ROM. Take the Trebuchet.apk to use if it will save you time... idk how it works for you devs.
I've been trimming out apps and doing a little dieting on the ROM and I already have a fully functional-flashable ROM zip down to 89 MB, so I'm guessing you're not going to have too much trouble

Awesome job on this ROM so far, its you builders I rely on, because I'm just a geeky kid not some professional

 

[rukin5197]

UPDATE:

H/W Acceleration is a GO! Currently testing a new build of GingerKernel with this ICS build. Angry Birds Rio runs like a champ, as does the Launcher UI. Expect a build release soon

EDIT: If you would like to preview the new kernel, click here. It's unsigned, so you'll have to turn signature verification off.

Will this work on our ov? I know we use gingerkernel and all..

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[tdm]

Will this work on our ov? I know we use gingerkernel and all..

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there's a good chance it will. thanks!

 

[notown]

I always move/delete all the original ringtones/notification on the roms i use.. i always use my own to save space.

Maybe all the ringtones but one can be installed on the SD instead ?

 

[theexile1]

im just an average user but i tried the gingerkenral it works its snappier from what ive seen but i have no idea whats behinde the scenes

 

[rukin5197]

im just an average user but i tried the gingerkenral it works its snappier from what ive seen but i have no idea whats behinde the scenes

I second this. MUCH snappier than before. No lag whatsoever

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[Whyzor]

I would suggest keeping development and spare parts apks since they're small and have tools to help troubleshoot problems later. They dont run as services either.

 

[BobZhome]

Don't forget to include the correct apn info in your build: https://github.com/BobZhome/android_vendor_cm/commit/5ba69733a67ba51f31fc20bdb224487d03bcfa9f

 

[BobZhome]

First pass at trimming ics down wasn't bad.
My update-cm-9.0.0-RC0--BobZhome-02192012-signed.zip weighted in at 68.7 MB (72,040,448 bytes).
CM9 with only Titanium Backup, File Manager, and Launcher Pro installed showed 59.9 MB free: View attachment 21721
After Gapps TB showed 36.3 MB Free:View attachment 21722 , which is better than the first round that I only had 5 kb left

Bob

EDIT: forgot to say that my changes are posted on my git.

 

[rukin5197]

First pass at trimming ics down wasn't bad.
My update-cm-9.0.0-RC0--BobZhome-02192012-signed.zip weighted in at 68.7 MB (72,040,448 bytes).
CM9 with only Titanium Backup, File Manager, and Launcher Pro installed showed 59.9 MB free: View attachment 21721
After Gapps TB showed 36.3 MB Free:View attachment 21722 , which is better than the first round that I only had 5 kb left

Bob

EDIT: forgot to say that my changes are posted on my git.

Syncing with your git now

Did you use my gapps? They're quite small. Lol


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[tdm]

Looks like we've got several successful builds now. I'm assuming at least one other person is interested in releasing a ROM. We can continue in several ways from here: everyone independent, form a team, or do a project like IHO.

Thoughts?

I'm personally not much for end user support, I'm pretty happy being a back end type (I'm a server developer IRL). I'd be happy to take up the organizational role in a team or project though.

 

[rukin5197]

I don't know if you guys have fixed this yet, but in the updater-script, if you remove retouch_binaries, it will fix the random offset that people seem to not like.. lol

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[BobZhome]

Syncing with your git now

Did you use my gapps? They're quite small. Lol


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Yes, used your Gapps...Thanks!

Looks like we've got several successful builds now. I'm assuming at least one other person is interested in releasing a ROM. We can continue in several ways from here: everyone independent, form a team, or do a project like IHO.

Thoughts?

I'm personally not much for end user support, I'm pretty happy being a back end type (I'm a server developer IRL). I'd be happy to take up the organizational role in a team or project though.

I'm also on the quiet side...I plan on doing some kernel work this week.

I don't know if you guys have fixed this yet, but in the updater-script, if you remove retouch_binaries, it will fix the random offset that people seem to not like.. lol

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If you sync up with CM9...the random offset, when installing rom, has been fixed.

Bob

 

[JerryScript]

If you handle the backend, I'll post any deviation in build instructions in a new Build Your Own ICS thread, and before you know it, we will have several ROMs published.

I'm of the opinion the more the merrier. It allows different builds focused on different features, sort of how IHO builds are now. No one recipe will satisfy everyone's urges.

If you guys keep spicing up the sauce, I'll keep modifying the frameworks, while others build pure, and we'll try to keep everyone happy!

 

[rukin5197]

I'll tell you what, if you do it like you did iho, I'll definitely contribute as a developer
But I support whatever decision you guys make!

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[tdm]

Ok here's what I'm thinking:

Either we'll use blarf's IHO project with his permission or we'll create a new project depending on his feelings. I get the sense he's okay with it but we'll need to make sure.

The main ics branch will be for the "vanilla" code, pretty much as the IHO repo stands now. Each developer takes a branch for their own ROM and adds their special sauce on their branch. This way devs can share commits and discoveries. And if a particular change is popular enough, it can be pushed down to the ics branch to be "official". All commits to the ics branch should be reviewed by at least one other developer to try to maintain accountability and prevent brown bag breaks (review tool TBD).

As for the kernel, I want to start by forking the official 2.6 kernel repo. Then my plan goes something like this:

• Create a LS670-Froyo branch from the v2.6.32.9 tag.
• Create a VM670-Froyo branch from the LS670-Froyo branch.
• Create a LS670-Gingerbread branch from the v2.6.35.7 tag.
• Create a VM670-Gingerbread branch by merging the VM670-Froyo changes.
• Create an ics branch from v2.6.35.7 (?)
• Add in "vanilla" project changes to the ics branch.
• Merge changes across to LS670-Gingerbread and VM670-Gingerbread.

That should result in two distinct and maintainable kernels with full source control history. We can repeat with other variants if they require any specific changes.

Any comments or suggestions? Did I forget anything?

Bob, I'm pretty sure that you're the most prominent IHO kernel maintainer after blarf. I'm particularly interested in your opinion on the kernel strategy.

 

[JerryScript]

Sounds good to me! I'll do some research into github's signing off procedures for multi-contributor repositories. I believe they have a review method built in, I'll let you know what I find. I have some cleaning up and reorganizing to do on my box, but I should have time to research this.

For anyone using Wubi:
I'm going to have to ditch my W7 for now and go full Ubuntu on my PC, not enough space is created with the largest possible settings when installing Wubi to build ICS and maintain my other projects.

Oh well, I can't actually tell you when the last time was that I logged into W7 for anything other than to watch Netflix.

 

[rukin5197]

Can someone help me here? I'm stumped. Building ICS from BobZHome's git..

make: *** No rule to make target `vendor/cm/proprietary/lib/armeabi/libjackpal-androidterm3.so', needed by `out/target/product/thunderc/system/lib/libjackpal-androidterm3.so'.  Stop.

I can't for the life of me find libjackpal-androidterm3.so anywhere..

EDIT: Nevermind. Added in tdm's files that he provided.

Seems to be working