How to compile CyanogenMod for the Cliq/Dext from source

ngiordano

This is pulled from the CyanogenMod site and modified to build for the Cliq/Dext

Prepare the Build Environment

NOTE: You only need to do these steps the first time you build. If you previously prepared your build environment, skip to Copy proprietary files

Install the ADB

Install the Android SDK.

Install the Build Packages

Install using the package manager of your choice:

For 32-bit & 64-bit systems:

sudo apt-get install git-core gnupg flex bison gperf libsdl1.2-dev libesd0-dev libwxgtk2.6-dev squashfs-tools build-essential zip curl libncurses5-dev zlib1g-dev sun-java6-jdk pngcrush schedtool

For 64-bit only systems:

sudo apt-get install g++-multilib lib32z1-dev lib32ncurses5-dev lib32readline5-dev gcc-4.3-multilib g++-4.3-multilib

NOTE: gcc-4.3-multilib g++-4.3-multilib is no longer available for Ubuntu 11.04 64-bit, but should still build without issue.

NOTE: On Ubuntu 10.10, and variants, you need to enable the parter repository to install sun-java6-jdk:

add-apt-repository "deb http://archive.canonical.com/ maverick partner"

Create the Directories

You will need to set up some directories in your build environment.

To create them:

mkdir -p ~/bin

mkdir -p ~/android/system

Install the Repository

Enter the following to download make executable the "repo" binary:

curl https://dl-ssl.google.com/dl/googlesource/git-repo/repo > ~/bin/repo
chmod a+x ~/bin/repo

NOTE: You may need to reboot for these changes to take effect.

Now enter the following to initialize the repository:

cd ~/android/system/
repo init -u git://github.com/CyanogenMod/android.git -b gingerbread

repo sync -j16

Copy proprietary files

NOTE: This only needs done the first time you build. If you have already done these steps, you may skip to Download RomManager.

You will need to have a Morrison with a working copy of CyanogenMod install and ADB working on the computer. This script will copy the proprietary files from the device.

Connect the device to the computer and ensure that ADB is working properly.

cd ~/android/system/device/motorola/morrison/

./extract-files.sh

NOTE: If some hardware isn't working, like camcorder or FM radio, you will need to find the updated prop blobs.

Download RomManager

NOTE: This only needs to be done when an update to RomManager is released. If you are-up-to date, you may skip to Building CyanogenMod.

Download RomManager which is needed by the build:

~/android/system/vendor/cyanogen/get-rommanager

Building CyanogenMod

First, check for updates in the source:

cd ~/android/system/

repo sync

Configure Build & Compile

Now, the environment must be configured to build and the ROM compiled, from code, for the Morrison.

. build/envsetup.sh && brunch morrison

Install

Copy your .zip file from ~/android/system/out/target/product/morrison/update.cm-XXXXX-signed.zip to the root of the SD card.

Optional: Download Google Apps for CyanogenMod 7 and place it on the root of the SD card.

Flash both of these .zip files from recovery.

ngiordano

Want to try something fun!

For a generic Android build:

. build/envsetup.sh

lunch generic_morrison-eng

make -j2 bacon

The -j2 is assuming you have a dual core processor...get it?

With this configuration, you will produce a generic Android OS. No CM apps.

To remove Cyanogen settings from settings:

Navigate to ~/android/system/packages/apps/Settings/res/xml/settings.xml

Remove:

<com.android.settings.IconPreferenceScreen

settings:icon="@drawable/ic_cyanogenmod"

android:title="@string/cm_settings_title">

<intent

android:action="android.intent.action.MAIN"

android:targetPackage="com.cyanogenmod.cmparts"

android:targetClass="com.cyanogenmod.cmparts.activities.MainActivity" />

</com.android.settings.IconPreferenceScreen>

I hope you guys have fun with this. Let's grow our team!

JassyCliq

Oooooooo I wish we had one of these when we first started ;) lol

wsk

Many thanks to ngiordano & JassyCliq

Tips: if you flashed cm4morrison and there is not libloc_api.so in /system/lib, so copy it from 2.1 ROM, then you can comlipe without Interrupt.

ngiordano

libloc_api.so is converted to make gps.msm7k.so in /system/lib/hw. The pull was intended to be from a 2.1 official ROM but it will work fine if you pull the libloc_api.so and add it manually. If not you will get an error.

JassyCliq

@ngirodano the -j2 deal if I remember correctly you double the number of cores. I usually use -j2 or nothing at all, where as most would use -j4, that's iirc =)

ngiordano

That's what I thought but I was told I was wrong. I tried it both ways with little difference

JassyCliq

Yeah I feel no diffrence but I thought it was because I was on a single core and therefore it couldnt force any other cores to do the compiling instead of multi-tasking. Idk :/

FistOfRebellion

If you read at android dev site, it says "make -jn, with n being the amount of cpu cores you have available". So yes you can try to cheat and say make -j4, but its not going to make it any faster, and your putting extra strain on your pc.

ngiordano

OK someone buld an AOSP ROM. I posted how to remove Cyanogen Settings from settings. I have my hands full with the CM build :-)

jesuddha

i decided im gonna take a crack and try my hand at build this.....lol give me time and if i have any questions your gonna be the first person i come to about this....lol wish me luck

ngiordano

LOL

jaydub

for a 64bit ubuntu 11.04 do i need to build gcc-4.3-multilib g++-4.3-multilib from source? and if so how? thank you

ngiordano

NOTE: gcc-4.3-multilib g++-4.3-multilib is no longer available for Ubuntu 11.04 64-bit, but should still build without issue.

LOLZ! First post

jaydub

I am sorry I did read it but was confused. Does it mean the ROM will still build without it, or that you could still build those packages even though they are no longer available? sorry if its a dumb question I am still learning but very eager.

ngiordano

You should be able to build without them. I upgraded b ut I believe they are not on my system anymore and I build fine.

Oh and it's ok. I'm just having fun with you. I'm happy others are trying to build now. Actually I'm glad it's developed enough for people to be interested. It's really cool when you find fixes and make it better. If you find something useful let me know ok?

jaydub

Thank you so much. This is the whole reason I bought a computer to learn how to build ROMS and mod my phone. I have set up my environment and am going to get started right now.

ngiordano

:-D

jaydub

when I enter make -j2 bacon I get

make: *** No rule to make target `bacon'. Stop.
any ideas

jaydub

nevermind
:-D

JassyCliq

I'm guessing its still building ;P

jaydub

I did the build once but then I cant find it. Trying again maybe I did something wrong

jaydub

I see a lot of warnings flying by is that normal?

JassyCliq

Very lol

jaydub

so after 'make -j2 bacon' where do I find the ROM?

:-?

ngiordano

Sorry I just woke up. It gives you the directory ~/android/system/out/target/product/morrison

jaydub

Help please
device/motorola/morrison/libaudio/Android.mk:5: Enabling QCOM audio HW
find: `out/target/common/docs/gen': No such file or directory
find: `out/target/common/docs/gen': No such file or directory
find: `out/target/common/docs/gen': No such file or directory
find: `out/target/common/docs/gen': No such file or directory
find: `out/target/common/docs/gen': No such file or directory
build/core/Makefile:21: warning: overriding commands for target `out/target/product/morrison/system/usr/keychars/qwerty.kcm.bin'

JassyCliq

Idk much about rom errors but for next time I would recommend using pastebin =)

ngiordano

It's looking like a permission issue. Try:
cd ~/android/system
chmod -R 744 *

jaydub

when I run 'repo sync -16' it says fetching projects but a lot of them don't go to 100% is this normal?

jaydub

@JassyCliq Thank you I have made an account at paste bin.

Hey are you new here?!

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