[PRJ][OS]Linux and Android on HTC Diamond "NOT YET WORKING"

[Tenny]

still doesnt work for me
are you using a custom rom or the stock? and is your phone unlocked?
im about to hard reset and see if it does anything
Custom rom (Calcu 4.3). So yes the phone is "unlocked".

[Ellis.Perkins]

Any luck on getting this able to work at all on the DIAM500 aka sprints diamond. After trying like 5 different roms, I got one to work, but the touch screen was upside down, and the colors were really low quality and very far off. Anybody else with a sprint or verizon diamond that got it to work? Can I have a link?

[Tenny]

Any luck on getting this able to work at all on the DIAM500 aka sprints diamond. After trying like 5 different roms, I got one to work, but the touch screen was upside down, and the colors were really low quality and very far off. Anybody else with a sprint or verizon diamond that got it to work? Can I have a link?
Read... One post above you is me talking about it working on a Sprint Diamond.
One page back people describe how to fix the touch screen being upside down.

[Ellis.Perkins]

I saw that, but how do I use the RAPH800 patch? Also, are your colors still screwed up?

[Tenny]

I saw that, but how do I use the RAPH800 patch? Also, are your colors still screwed up?

I did no such patch. I just changed the default.txt calibration and id (although I didn't need to change the id as it worked both ways).

As far as the colors, yes they are still screwed up. It has to deal with the differences between the msm7200(gsm) & msm7500 (cdma) from what I have been able to gather thus far.

[cd85233]

So, I know all of you guys have probably gotten this down, and that it has already been posted by I just wanted to make sure it was redealy available again.

I was having booting android on my 1 gig sd card. I found the problem in two places.

1) The card has to be formated FAT32 (Should have known)
2) In Default.txt make sure that "msmsdcc_id=3" by default it is 2. I don't know why this is happens, but for me if it's not 3 it won't boot.

Just trying to help. As I said, I know it has already been posted, but It wasn't very clear and I had to search around for it.

[Untouchab1e]

Note about Raph800 Devices

Many Raph800 users have reported that the 20090219 release doesnt boot. To solve this, use the 20090203 release instead.

In order to get Android booting on the Raph800, the following changes needs to be made to the default.txt (manually or using the Android Config Tool)

msmsdcc_id=3
msmts_calib=0x81.0x393.0x358.0x7D

Save, reboot and run!

[touch_android_user]

Note about Raph800 Devices

Many Raph800 users have reported that the 20090219 release doesnt boot. To solve this, use the 20090203 release instead.

In order to get Android booting on the Raph800, the following changes needs to be made to the default.txt (manually or using the Android Config Tool)

msmsdcc_id=3
msmts_calib=0x81.0x393.0x358.0x7D

Save, reboot and run!

This worked for me. Thank you so much! My guess is the new version couldn't detect the SD drive or something.

[Gautje]

Guys,

I see just too many people complaining about not being able to send messages. Please note that sending messages works perfectly fine, but when you try to send a message that passes the 160-digits limit, you will get an error after sending.

The sms-structure is like this:
1st msg: 160 digits
2nd msg: 145 digits
3rd msg: 145 digits
And so on...

If you send a message with for example 330 digits, it will be 3 messages in one. After sending you get an error, BUT the receiver does receive the first 160 digits, with a note that the sms is not complete.

So far my results.

[cl4ud1o]

Hi Gautje, thank you for your answer, but my diam do not send any sms.

[Fayoumi]

hello can I use the internal memory of the diamonds?

[mak213]

? my diamond sends sms and receives it does just about everything except sound,making a phone call and receiving, battery management

[Gautje]

Yes, you are supposed to. In the build that I got for testing, before the 20090222, I was able to browse my internal storage. I could listen to music, watch my photos and so on. But in this last build, 20090222, I seem not to be able anymore. I get the message to insert my SD card when I try any of it. I think itś a little strange, but I'm sure that it will be fixed with the coming build, since the technology to get it to work is available :)

[bombzhome]

Does anyone know why the colors are messed up with the RAPH800?

[Untouchab1e]

Does anyone know why the colors are messed up with the RAPH800?

Different chipset than the GSM-ones!

[Rennat]

Hey, I would really like to thank the developers for the android port. My diamond work really well with android. However, I have a Sprint HTC Diamond and Sprint does not use sim cards. So I am not able to use android as a real phone. I really like to know if you guys are planning on making this usable for me and others like me?
Thank You 1000 times!

[setix]

I see on the wiki that the color issue is fixed for cdma, but how do I fix this? Will there be a seperate release for diam and raph?

great job

[bombzhome]

It looks like something in the source needs to be change and it will need to be recompiled or something... I can't wait to try it out! :rolleyes:

[Untouchab1e]

I see on the wiki that the color issue is fixed for cdma, but how do I fix this? Will there be a seperate release for diam and raph?

great job

Read news over at http://connect-utb.com/ for info regarding the issue...

[sibbor]

Read news over at http://connect-utb.com/ for info regarding the issue...It would be great if you could link to the XDA wiki and the current progress instead. If the info ain't there - simply just add it. Let's keep things collected!

maejrep, good work with the RAPH800. I'm glad we're expanding the test user base + can focus on other things ;)

[touch_android_user]

Read news over at http://connect-utb.com/ for info regarding the issue...

Congratulations on fixing the RAPH800 color issue! I can't wait to try it out.

[shark1987]

yea, can't wait to try out a new RAPH800 version. I'll actually be able to show it off to my friends.

[jeroengroen]

Hi,

I had problems running the latest version of android on my t-mobile RAPH300 version, and only the version 20090119 and 20090124 where running. The new version stopped at 'mmcblk0: p1'

I copied all the files from the 20090124 version to the SD/TMP dir, and replaced all the ext2.img files with the new e2.img files (and renaming them like the old ones, ext2.img). Now android boots up! I used msmvkeyb_toggle=off in the default.txt, and now it stops crashing too. I send an sms to myself, because i have no friends, and i recieved it, hooray!

hope it helps somebody.

[bombzhome]

I can't believe more people aren't on this thread. These guys are making good progress and putting a lot of time into this. Android on the Diamond/Touch Pro could be the killer combination.

[Herbalisation]

I can't believe more people aren't on this thread. These guys are making good progress and putting a lot of time into this. Android on the Diamond/Touch Pro could be the killer combination.

There is no reason for the masses to be posting in this thread right now. I've been watching patiently since it started, watching the developers become frustrated with their flooded thread. Anyways... this is my first and last post in this thread until its released.

Keep up the great work guys, its much appreciated!

[touch of jobo]

I see on the wiki that the color issue is fixed for cdma, but how do I fix this? Will there be a seperate release for diam and raph?

great job

Damn! :) This was some 1500 posts (over 2 months) ago! (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=3033846&postcount=1092) :eek:

We won't need separate Raph100 vs. Raph800 builds for that. With some modifications (which I had in place earlier) we could set those flags in the two different enable_panel functions and have them passed along to mdp.
I'm still out on a project, postponed 2 return flights already, but will (probably, hopefully :rolleyes:) be back home after next weekend.

-Jobo

[ibmxx187]

could this be why a lot of people are having trouble with the new build
on the files

system.e2img
data.e2img
cache.e2img

isnt there supposed to be a period between the 2 and the i
like this:
system.e2.img
cache.e2.img
cache.e2.img

[jeroengroen]

could this be why a lot of people are having trouble with the new build
on the files

system.e2img
data.e2img
cache.e2img

isnt there supposed to be a period between the 2 and the i
like this:
system.e2.img
cache.e2.img
cache.e2.img

I think it's because of the new root.cpiogz. I used the old root.cpio.gz with the new img files, and that worked.

Also, the HTC Touch Pro + Android would a killer combination. I'm sure they'll figure it out!

[seattleweb]

Also, the HTC Touch Pro + Android would a killer combination. I'm sure they'll figure it out!

The HTC Touch Pro + Debian would/will be even more killer :cool:

[LpBv]

It's been a while I'm reading day after day this topic. I think I read it since first post.

I've several times test the builds, and I' m pleased to see how it works ;-))

Thank you guys for your work !

Adding my own comment on the last post, I hope seeing Debian but maybe also ubuntu on my raphael.

Once more, Thank you guy for the work done.

[saudoo]

Why on earth do you wan't Ubuntu/Debian on your cellular? That like wanting Win3.11 on your Snes.. To no use whatsoever!

[jeroengroen]

Why on earth do you wan't Ubuntu/Debian on your cellular? That like wanting Win3.11 on your Snes.. To no use whatsoever!

Haha :) i want win on my snes! Although i think ubuntu is not as ancient as win3.11 but rather sophisticated.

I'm curious about the development. Is there an estimation on when the audio will work? then my phone would be android :) I don't know if it's possible to say, or that i'm being anoying by asking, but I am just curious :D

[cornelious2]

id honestly say it will get done when it gets done. since this is like new ground for the devs its like it could be 1 day it could be 1 week to get a piece done it could be longer. its hard to predict the unknown.

[Herbalisation]

Why on earth do you wan't Ubuntu/Debian on your cellular? That like wanting Win3.11 on your Snes.. To no use whatsoever!

yeah who in the right mind would want apt-get on their phone? Its not like you could develop a phone application for linux. I bet some moron would install conky on their phone....

no use whatsoever!

[asticinzano]

Why on earth do you wan't Ubuntu/Debian on your cellular? That like wanting Win3.11 on your Snes.. To no use whatsoever!

Windows CE was initially a fork from Windows 3.x as I remember correctly because Windows 95 was to bloated. But who on earth would be so mad to use Windows CE/Mobile on their phone? :rolleyes:

[Kevbodian]

still doesnt work for me
are you using a custom rom or the stock? and is your phone unlocked?
im about to hard reset and see if it does anything

A little confused, but a custom rom or stock or phone being unlocked will make no effect upon Android as Android will run separate from winmo and on top of baseband etc.

[c4software]

Strange i changed my rom recently, and now the naviwheel don't work in Android...

[dcordes]

The HTC Touch Pro + Debian would/will be even more killer :cool:

that's no problem at all. you can use deboostrap to make debian arm or ubuntu rootfilesystems. for ubuntu arm see http://mojo.handhelds.org
also you can easily use prebuilt rootfilesystems because it's very flexible with the monolithic kernel. (no need to install modules)

[Sindreafg]

How could I turn off the screen on my Diamond? (No, not the screen timeout, I mean to save power)

[Herbalisation]

that's no problem at all. you can use deboostrap to make debian arm or ubuntu rootfilesystems. for ubuntu arm see http://mojo.handhelds.org
also you can easily use prebuilt rootfilesystems because it's very flexible with the monolithic kernel. (no need to install modules)

wouldn't we want ARMv5EL-VFP for diamond?

[seattleweb]

Why on earth do you wan't Ubuntu/Debian on your cellular? That like wanting Win3.11 on your Snes.. To no use whatsoever!

For the same reason I created this (http://neopwn.com)

[setix]

What is going on with connect-utb.com? its loading up a realestate page for some reason....

[lasterato]

What is going on with connect-utb.com? its loading up a realestate page for some reason....

ditto...it's like it's been shut down or something or the domain is dead...

[joshts0]

ditto...it's like it's been shut down or something or the domain is dead...


I just noticed that too.. domain expired/got hijacked.. :(

[seattleweb]

I just noticed that too.. domain expired/got hijacked.. :(

Looks like it expired on the 7th... but updated by the registrar pointing @ a spammy directory index page :(

[saudoo]

The girl on the picture is cute looking though...

[Untouchab1e]

Hi all! The domain just went dead apparently. I have no idea why as I just paid them shitloads for renewal of the domain and hosting service. They probably just screwed up a bit because my other sites on my account are up and working. I have sent them an email demaning a fix..

Hopefully, they will sort it out shortly!

Sorry for any inconvinience ;)

[bombzhome]

Hi all! The domain just went dead apparently. I have no idea why as I just paid them shitloads for renewal of the domain and hosting service. They probably just screwed up a bit because my other sites on my account are up and working. I have sent them an email demaning a fix..

Hopefully, they will sort it out shortly!

Sorry for any inconvinience ;)

Any updates on Android color fix for RAPH800?

[Untouchab1e]

Connect-utb.com is back up ;)

[Preaxter]

I just wanna say, this is fantastic work u guys are doin.
I have a small problem tho. For some reason, when i start Android on my Diamond, when I get to the PIN Code screen, it wont accept my PIN. Anyone got any bright ideas?

[be0ne]

I just wanna say, this is fantastic work u guys are doin.
I have a small problem tho. For some reason, when i start Android on my Diamond, when I get to the PIN Code screen, it wont accept my PIN. Anyone got any bright ideas?
Ok now I got it, this question is the running gag of the thread :D
Just disable the PIN code in Windows Mobile before booting up Android :cool:

[lasterato]

Hi all! The domain just went dead apparently. I have no idea why as I just paid them shitloads for renewal of the domain and hosting service. They probably just screwed up a bit because my other sites on my account are up and working. I have sent them an email demaning a fix..

Hopefully, they will sort it out shortly!

Sorry for any inconvinience ;)

that really really sucks, demand refunds or something! do it...kgo

[Untouchab1e]

that really really sucks, demand refunds or something! do it...kgo

Hehe, I think it was kinda my fault! I think I used an expired VISA card :P

Nah, my webhost is awesome!

[seattleweb]

Connect-utb.com is back up ;)

Good job man ;)

[Untouchab1e]

Good job man ;)

Hehe, thanks! I think I stilled used the expired credit card though as I used PayPal and I dont think I've regged the new one :) If the site goes down again, that is probably why ^^

[wingdark]

Hehe, thanks! I think I stilled used the expired credit card though as I used PayPal and I dont think I've regged the new one :) If the site goes down again, that is probably why ^^

A real norway history:D

[Gautje]

Hehe, thanks! I think I stilled used the expired credit card though as I used PayPal and I dont think I've regged the new one :) If the site goes down again, that is probably why ^^

Strange lol. My mom's creditcard (I don't want one, stupid things) got expired too, and within a day PayPal sayd it was outdated, and we had to update the PayPal information.

[hyperfire21]

I guess the color fix isnt yet confirmed.. still says waiting for confirmation on wiki.

I hope they incorporate the color fix with the incoming calls feature before they release the next version. Cant wait! :D

[Herbalisation]

I guess the color fix isnt yet confirmed.. still says waiting for confirmation on wiki.

I hope they incorporate the color fix with the incoming calls feature before they release the next version. Cant wait! :D

check connect-utb for recent updates

[mike171562]

For the same reason I created this (http://neopwn.com)

This is pretty cool, when can we get something like this for the cdma diamond?

[Herbalisation]

This is pretty cool, when can we get something like this for the cdma diamond?

as far as I can tell, it gives up your phone's use as an actual phone, transforming it into a mobile linux based security tool. If you can still make calls/texts with this then im very wrong....

[Untouchab1e]

as far as I can tell, it gives up your phone's use as an actual phone, transforming it into a mobile linux based security tool. If you can still make calls/texts with this then im very wrong....

Then you are very wrong ;)

Android is a operating system developed by Google for Mobile devices! ;)

[bibolorean]

Android is a operating system developed by Google for Mobile devices! ;)

It's not entirely developed by google but initiated by them.
A lot of companies work behind the scene.

My company did also something - Not me, but the guy on the other side ot the table ;)

Something about accessing OpenSSL by Java (using JNI) and testing all those security things as well as a signature comparisation tool (which is probably not yet public) to check conformance of two API implementations.

[nathanbrown21]

i follow the instructions on the wiki and this thread however i get this error when i load the 'HARET' exe. It says that it cannot be opened either it is not signed with a trusted certificate or one of its components cannot be found. Has anyone else had this error? How do i fix it it? I have tried editing the registry but no luck there. Thanks in advance.

[mugglesquop]

i follow the instructions on the wiki and this thread however i get this error when i load the 'HARET' exe. It says that it cannot be opened either it is not signed with a trusted certificate or one of its components cannot be found. Has anyone else had this error? How do i fix it it? I have tried editing the registry but no luck there. Thanks in advance.

you need the SDKCerts.cab file - Google should find it.

it removes the security check on running .exe's

[dipje]

Then you are very wrong ;)

Android is a operating system developed by Google for Mobile devices! ;)

He wasn't talking / asking about Android. A user here posted a link to a project that places Linux on your mobile phone.... as a security testing tool :).


There are other uses for Linux in the palm of your hand besides running Android you know :)

[chronster]

I know nobody will pay much attention to this post, and I'm sorry I don't add anything constructive in terms of advancing the progress of this project, but I would just like to say THANK YOU for the time and effort everyone is putting into this. I really can't wait for the day that I can run android on my phone and have it fully functional.

Thanks again.

[mike171562]

Then you are very wrong ;)

Android is a operating system developed by Google for Mobile devices! ;)

I was referring to this

http://neopwn.com/

[Herbalisation]

I was referring to this

http://neopwn.com/

I was actually referring to neopwn as well as the linux builds available at handhelds mojo. I know what android is/does, but im wondering if the other linux builds have sms/phone apps.

Anyways, does anyone here use CrunchBang Linux? I would KILL to have a mobile version of crunchbang, could you imagine your phone's home screen being set to conky?!?!?!

lastly, taken from the handhelds mojo website:

"We're delighted to note that Canonical has also announced it will officially support ARM v7 with the April 2009 release of Ubuntu! Yes! I admit, I had hoped that they would also support the ARM v5/6 variations of the ARM processor, like the mojo project, but this is a first step in the right direction.

In the meantime for the next 6 month you can still get your ARM bits here at Mojo. After Canonical pushes the official Ubuntu release out we'll just see what it makes sense for us to support."

[moreph34r]

Hi Guys,

Im not sure if this is posted yet, or how useful it is, but while snooping around the net, i found this article which links to a nice htc page about how to Flashing your Android Dev Phone with a Factory System Image, regarding Android v1.1.

heres the page

http://arstechnica.com/open-source/news/2009/03/android-11-available-for-dev-phones.ars

[balsat]

My server is building a daily snapshot of Android's system and userdata.
Get your daily build from here (http://balsat.servehttp.com/)

[beboxed]

Balsat, could your build server output a change file that contains the code changes since the last build?
This way it is more visible that progress is made, now it more or less looks like not a lot of progress is made. And i think that is definately not the case.

Keep up the good work!

[balsat]

Balsat, could your build server output a change file that contains the code changes since the last build?
This way it is more visible that progress is made, now it more or less looks like not a lot of progress is made. And i think that is definately not the case.

Keep up the good work!

No need for that, is all here (http://android.git.kernel.org/?o=age)

[reasons]

balsat, do you also make daily builds for the raph series?

[balsat]

balsat, do you also make daily builds for the raph series?

Yes it should work on Raph, and most ARM7 machines!

[c4software]

Nice Balsat. :D

No any new Things on Kernel ? Power management or something else ?

[Juicy47]

Connect-utb.com is back up ;)

Untouchable, can you please create an updated file (incl the weird screen color fix as mentioned on the wiki) for us RAPH800 users? Your hard work is very much appreciated!

[over_limit]

can get my pin on the login ... just sey that is incorrect

is a gsm model:(

[dipje]

can get my pin on the login ... just sey that is incorrect

is a gsm model:(



*sigh*.

Read (or better yet, SEARCH) the thread first.
It's stated multiple times to first disable PIN-code requirement in Windows Mobile before starting this android TEST build.

[over_limit]

*sigh*.

Read (or better yet, SEARCH) the thread first.
It's stated multiple times to first disable PIN-code requirement in Windows Mobile before starting this android TEST build.

just done ...

tkz and sorry

[dipje]

can you tell me haw? plz..

Start menu -> Settings

On the first 'Personal' Tab, go the Phone.

Go to the tab 'PIN/PIN2' and there you will see at the top:
'Require PIN when phone is used'.

Uncheck it, and click OK.

Now try to start Android.


Remember that the Android builds are far from 'stable'. You can't make or receive calls, no WiFi, etc... It's great to take a look around in though :)

[over_limit]

tks is working now... he he is fantastic :D:D

[hyperfire21]

Did anyone make a new build for raph800? The last one I got to work was Version: 20090119.

I tried Android for HTC Touch Pro (RAPH) Version: 20090219 but it didnt work for raph800.

[Abercrombi3]

wow after a quick play with android, its absolutely amazing, i know ill probably get flamed but how long do you think it will be untill we see a stable android ROM for raph? cheers guys

[Addicteddddd]

wow after a quick play with android, its absolutely amazing, i know ill probably get flamed but how long do you think it will be untill we see a stable android ROM for raph? cheers guys

why ask if you know you'll get flamed?
i'm not answering the question, and i hope nobody else does either.

[r4st4m4n]

Could someone upload the lastest RAPH100 build image on another mirror?

I tried both mirrors posted on the wiki but my ISP sucks and the download is very slow depending where is located the server (~3kB/s) and it fails after 5 min (even using a download manager doesn't help)

@balsat: If you could put it on your fileserver, it would be great as I'm getting good speed on yours :)

[balsat]

Could someone upload the lastest RAPH100 build image on another mirror?

I tried both mirrors posted on the wiki but my ISP sucks and the download is very slow depending where is located the server (~3kB/s) and it fails after 5 min (even using a download manager doesn't help)

@balsat: If you could put it on your fileserver, it would be great as I'm getting good speed on yours :)

You can use the images (http://balsat.servehttp.com/14mar-09/Android-images.rar) on my server, just remember to change the mtype to 1910 in default.txt

[Untouchab1e]

Could someone upload the lastest RAPH100 build image on another mirror?

I tried both mirrors posted on the wiki but my ISP sucks and the download is very slow depending where is located the server (~3kB/s) and it fails after 5 min (even using a download manager doesn't help)

@balsat: If you could put it on your fileserver, it would be great as I'm getting good speed on yours :)


If you get 3kb\s from connect-utb.com, I am very surprised as I get 100-500kb\s regardless if I am in Norway or in Australia (which I was a few weeks ago ^^)


wow after a quick play with android, its absolutely amazing, i know ill probably get flamed but how long do you think it will be untill we see a stable android ROM for raph? cheers guys

Its impossible to predict development I'm afraid ;)

[hyperfire21]

hey balsat will ur images work on raph800?

if they do, should i get the files in the March 14 folder or the files in root folder?

[balsat]

hey balsat will ur images work on raph800?

if they do, should i get the files in the March 14 folder or the files in root folder?


I make a daily build of Android, and not linux kernel... I think there still is some issue with the colors on the Raph800, but when that is fixed it should work!

[r4st4m4n]

If you get 3kb\s from connect-utb.com, I am very surprised as I get 100-500kb\s regardless if I am in Norway or in Australia (which I was a few weeks ago ^^)


I'm staying in Malaysia and I can assure you the ISP here sucks big time. They claim there is a problem in an international link and it is out of their control. As result I've returned at the 56k age for almost all websites/servers which are not located in the country, and it is already more than 2 week that it lasts :mad:

I guess this what happens when one company has the complete monopoly of the Internet of a country ... :/

You can use the images (http://balsat.servehttp.com/14mar-09/Android-images.rar) on my server, just remember to change the mtype to 1910 in default.txt

Thanks I'll try that.

Actually today, I managed to make android boot on my device by missing files I took from you and from other diamond links on the wiki. But I could almost not do anything once the OS booted. Finally I decided to start from zero to see if I messed up by mixing files from different build and spent 4 hours trying to make it boot again but couldn't find how I manage to make it boot the first time. Hopefully your suggestion will fix my problem :)

[hyperfire21]

hey balsat do u list the changes u make to ur daily builds somewhere? thanks

[balsat]

hey balsat do u list the changes u make to ur daily builds somewhere? thanks

I don't make any changes, but the people at Google does (http://android.git.kernel.org/)
I compile the Android source and put the stuff into a ext2 image, it's only minor changes i have done to make it run one DIAM/RAPH

I do some testing on the kernel, the real progress can be seen here (http://git.linuxtogo.org/?p=groups/mobile-linux/kernel.git;a=shortlog;h=refs/heads/htc-msm-2.6.27) but i do compile and publish the zImage (http://balsat.servehttp.com/zImage140309) on my server when changes have been made to the git.

[r4st4m4n]

Thanks, balsat.

Finally managed to boot your image. I've read the wiki like 10 times yesterday, but actually missed the important part: DIAM & RAPH hardware difference and configurations (http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=RaphaelLinux#Hardwarex20.differ encesx20.andx20.configurations) :rolleyes:

After passing the right parameters corresponding to the RAPH100, it boots wonderfully.

The only issue I had was during the first boot, it got stuck when detecting the mmcblok0 partition 1. But after searching in the thread, I found out I only needed to soft reset and launch haret again.

It works rather well on my phone, I can make call (didn't try to receive call though) and the basic stuff seems to work except for the sound.

I think my next step is to build the image myself and study the source code. I may be able to help as I have few years of experience on developing applications under Linux, mainly C network related applications. I have never really messed with kernel development though :)

[LaMpiR]

This thread has 260 pages :) Can somebody point me to detailed instructions on how to install adroid on diamond? :)

[r4st4m4n]

This thread has 260 pages :) Can somebody point me to detailed instructions on how to install adroid on diamond? :)

Everything is there: wiki (http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=RaphaelLinux) ;)

[gs400 civi]

Hi all, I've been lurking on xda for a long time and I recently got a fuze/tp/ raph for att, I've got some questions relating to this whole android business. I tried it and its very fast and responsive not to mention it looks like it's is just made to be fully customized and skinned etc. I'm wondering about google's role in android on other devices besides their own HTC variants, G1, Dream, etc. Would it not make sense for google to be developing android ports to all the recent HTC devices, giving the consumer a choice? would/ should HTC get bent out of shape about that? they don't develop operating systems, they just skin winmo and when we complain, blame winmo, chip makers, etc. I applaud the efforts of all involved but I do wonder if this could have all been further along by now if the source, google, would have had a wider goal, it seems that they want their OS on their devices for their profit, when if you could buy android for any htc device straight from google they could stand to make more money and gain more of the OS market share.

[hyperfire21]

balsat ur awesome man for the work ur doin to build these images. I'm getting one of ur images (15 march) and ill try it out on my raph800 and i'll let every1 know how it is.

[hyperfire21]

ok tested it.. the new kernel u put up and the colors are great on the raph800 now.

I dont know why connect-utb is so slow with the updates considering the colors are awesome. atleast ppl should test it out now. Anyways keep up the awesome work balsat.

[balsat]

ok tested it.. the new kernel u put up and the colors are great on the raph800 now.


Great to hear!
Thanks for the feedback

[Soaa-]

Colors are still messed up on DIAM500. I only updated the zimage. Should I have updated everything else too?

[balsat]

Colors are still messed up on DIAM500. I only updated the zimage. Should I have updated everything else too?

The zImage (http://balsat.servehttp.com/index.php?dir=Kernels/&file=zImage140309) is responsible for that, so it won't help updating Android images.

[Soaa-]

Cool, thanks for the quick answer. The colors are the same as before I updated the zimage though. Maybe it isn't recognizing that I'm on a DIAM500, and not a DIAM100? Do I need to change the mtype in default.txt? I don't see an mtype for the 500 in the wiki though.

Looking forward to more testing. ;D

[balsat]

Cool, thanks for the quick answer. The colors are the same as before I updated the zimage though. Maybe it isn't recognizing that I'm on a DIAM500, and not a DIAM100? Do I need to change the mtype in default.txt? I don't see an mtype for the 500 in the wiki though.

Looking forward to more testing. ;D

I'm lost regarding the DIAM500, but you can try change the mtype to 1910 in default.txt, but i dout it will help!

[Soaa-]

mtype 1805 (DIAM100) and mtype 1910 (RAPH100) both give me wrong colors; mtype 2039 (RAPH800) doesn't boot at all.

Is there an mtype for the DIAM500?

[LaMpiR]

I just wonna say that this is excellent idea. I hope you get it working fully very soon. I will keep an eye on this thread.
Good luck

[Tenny]

Also having issues with a DIAM500. Updated all the files (March 16th).

mtype 1805 - Same messed up colors as it's always been
mtype 1910 - Still messed up, but the oreintation is horizontal rather than vertical. Blue box moves to top right (from top left)
mtype 2039 - Color looks to be correct (cannot confirm 100%, though there is still the blue box on the top left. )... but it will not boot still. Ends flashing on:
[ 8.684302] Init: cannot find '/system/bin/flash_image', disabling 'flash_recovery'

[bombzhome]

ok tested it.. the new kernel u put up and the colors are great on the raph800 now.

I dont know why connect-utb is so slow with the updates considering the colors are awesome. atleast ppl should test it out now. Anyways keep up the awesome work balsat.

Colors are fine, but I cant get into Android. It just stays at the black screen. :(

[hyperfire21]

Guide for Raph800 Color fix included (thx to balsat for compiling the files and hosting it)

1. Go here first. http://balsat.servehttp.com/
2. Get the Android-images.rar from March 15 (Or try March 16 now or newest date) folder and extract the file with winrar to ur desktop. This will create /tmp folder.
3. Also get the kernel file zImage140309 (or newest available kernel)
Rename this file to zImage and replace it with the one in the /tmp/boot folder. (not sure if this is necessary)
4. Also get the root.cpiogz from boot directory and replace it with the one in /tmp/boot folder. (not sure if this is necessary)
5. Change default.txt to

set mtype 2039
set kernel zImage
set initrd root.cpiogz
set ramsize 0x6000000
set ramaddr 0x10000000
set cmdline "root=/dev/ram0 init=/init console=tty0 mem=76M msmsdcc_id=3 imgdevname=/dev/mmcblk0p1 imgdevnum=1 imgdir=/tmp msmts_calib=0x81.0x393.0x358.0x7D msmvkeyb_toggle=hide"
boot

This is what I did for my raph800 (sprint) and it fixed the colors. You guys can correct my method as you see fit but this works for me and im happy for now. :D

[bombzhome]

Guide for Raph800 Color fix included (thx to balsat for compiling the files and hosting it)

1. Go here first. http://balsat.servehttp.com/
2. Get the Android-images.rar from March 15 (Or try March 16 now or newest date) folder and extract the file with winrar to ur desktop. This will create /tmp folder.
3. Also get the kernel file zImage140309 (or newest available kernel)
Rename this file to zImage and replace it with the one in the /tmp/boot folder. (not sure if this is necessary)
4. Also get the root.cpiogz from boot directory and replace it with the one in /tmp/boot folder. (not sure if this is necessary)
5. Change default.txt to

set mtype 2039
set kernel zImage
set initrd root.cpiogz
set ramsize 0x6000000
set ramaddr 0x10000000
set cmdline "root=/dev/ram0 init=/init console=tty0 mem=76M msmsdcc_id=3 imgdevname=/dev/mmcblk0p1 imgdevnum=1 imgdir=/tmp msmts_calib=0x81.0x393.0x358.0x7D msmvkeyb_toggle=hide"
boot

This is what I did for my raph800 (sprint) and it fixed the colors. You guys can correct my method as you see fit but this works for me and im happy for now. :D

Yes! This worked! I'm in Android with full color on a Sprint Touch Pro. Thanks for all your help man and a special thanks to Balsat and Team Connect UCB for all their hard work.

[bombzhome]

Wow man, I am really impressed with this Android build. It seems as if all we need is like network support and this thing is almost usable.

[Addicteddddd]

sound might be a nice start too :P

[bombzhome]

sound might be a nice start too :P

Yeah, that's true, but you know I've actually come to the realization that Android could be on our phones soon with how much development is going on!

[Untouchab1e]

Guide for Raph800 Color fix included (thx to balsat for compiling the files and hosting it)

1. Go here first. http://balsat.servehttp.com/
2. Get the Android-images.rar from March 15 (Or try March 16 now or newest date) folder and extract the file with winrar to ur desktop. This will create /tmp folder.
3. Also get the kernel file zImage140309 (or newest available kernel)
Rename this file to zImage and replace it with the one in the /tmp/boot folder. (not sure if this is necessary)
4. Also get the root.cpiogz from boot directory and replace it with the one in /tmp/boot folder. (not sure if this is necessary)
5. Change default.txt to

set mtype 2039
set kernel zImage
set initrd root.cpiogz
set ramsize 0x6000000
set ramaddr 0x10000000
set cmdline "root=/dev/ram0 init=/init console=tty0 mem=76M msmsdcc_id=3 imgdevname=/dev/mmcblk0p1 imgdevnum=1 imgdir=/tmp msmts_calib=0x81.0x393.0x358.0x7D msmvkeyb_toggle=hide"
boot

This is what I did for my raph800 (sprint) and it fixed the colors. You guys can correct my method as you see fit but this works for me and im happy for now. :D

Nice, and thanks balsat! I will put this together and release on connect-utb.com as well!

[speedme]

I'm sorry if my question seems dumb, but I'm a complete n00b when it comes to Android...

I've finally (and successfully) installed Android, using "android-diam100-20090222".

Everything boots fine and colors are also OK, but the phone stays on all the time.
I've changed the settings to go into standy after 15 seconds, but nothing happens then.

Is it a known issue ?

[mattdh]

Has anybody got the color fix working for the DIAM500 on sprint?
I don't see the updated build for diamond up on Connect-UTB.
It is great that the color issue is fixed on the RAPH800 (Sprint Touch Pro). I would guess that a DIAM500 build is not to far behind.

[Untouchab1e]

Has anybody got the color fix working for the DIAM500 on sprint?
I don't see the updated build for diamond up on Connect-UTB.
It is great that the color issue is fixed on the RAPH800 (Sprint Touch Pro). I would guess that a DIAM500 build is not to far behind.

I'm working on putting it all up ;) Just have a few hours of patience! :)

[balsat]

I'm sorry if my question seems dumb, but I'm a complete n00b when it comes to Android...

I've finally (and successfully) installed Android, using "android-diam100-20090222".

Everything boots fine and colors are also OK, but the phone stays on all the time.
I've changed the settings to go into standy after 15 seconds, but nothing happens then.

Is it a known issue ?


Thats a known issue, as the power manager hasn't been fixed yet!

[sebii]

Hey guys

The Idea to port Android to the Diamond and touch pro is perfect! THIS IS THE FUTURE OF THIS TWO DEVICES.
Keep it going on!

I'll donate :D

[Codeaction]

Great def is here with a lot of info, but the topic is a bit to big and hard to find usefull peaces. So i'm asking can someone create a new topic with all the new updates?
btw what are the bigest problems with the port and why can't de rom of the G1 work on the diamond. the have the same specs.

[Untouchab1e]

Great def is here with a lot of info, but the topic is a bit to big and hard to find usefull peaces. So i'm asking can someone create a new topic with all the new updates?
btw what are the bigest problems with the port and why can't de rom of the G1 work on the diamond. the have the same specs.

Or you could just look at the first page of this topic and check out the Wiki ;)

[Soaa-]

I see you've put up the new RAPH800 build. Any chance for a DIAM500 build with fixed colors? Or perhaps it's just the mtype that needs to be changed in default.txt?

[duuri]

hi,

i can't unzip this file http://connect-utb.com/index.php?option=com_jdownloads&Itemid=58&task=finish&cid=27&catid=4&m=0

still getting crc error

[oaa8]

hi,

i can't unzip this file http://connect-utb.com/index.php?option=com_jdownloads&Itemid=58&task=finish&cid=27&catid=4&m=0

still getting crc error

Try re-downloading it and make sure the downloaded file size matches what it's supposed to be

[Untouchab1e]

I see you've put up the new RAPH800 build. Any chance for a DIAM500 build with fixed colors? Or perhaps it's just the mtype that needs to be changed in default.txt?

Im working on testing various configurations now ;)

hi,

i can't unzip this file http://connect-utb.com/index.php?option=com_jdownloads&Itemid=58&task=finish&cid=27&catid=4&m=0

still getting crc error

Thats really.. strange.. try downloading it directly here (www.connect-utb.com/downloads/Other Downloads/The Raphael Android Port/android-raph800-20090316.rar)

[Soaa-]

Wonderful! Thanks a bunch for the quick update. Can't wait to test. ;D

[Untouchab1e]

Based on Balsat's work, a new Android build, preconfigured for the Raph800, is released here (http://connect-utb.com/index.php?option=com_jdownloads&Itemid=58&task=view.download&cid=27)!

Enjoy!

[duuri]

ok now it's ok :) wat must i chnge to make it running on raph100 ?:) thx

[Untouchab1e]

ok now it's ok :) wat must i chnge to make it running on raph100 ?:) thx

There isnt much point in running this build on the Raph100, as its more or less identical to the previous release (which is also available on Connect-utb.com).

I got this build running on my Raph100 though, and if you want I could post my default.txt. But again, not much point to it..

[illi]

There isnt much point in running this build on the Raph100, as its more or less identical to the previous release (which is also available on Connect-utb.com).

I got this build running on my Raph100 though, and if you want I could post my default.txt. But again, not much point to it..

Please post your default.txt as I am trying it out on my Raph100.

Thank you.

[Untouchab1e]

Please post your default.txt as I am trying it out on my Raph100.

Thank you.

set mtype 1910
set kernel zImage
set initrd root.cpiogz
set ramsize 0x6000000
set ramaddr 0x10000000
set cmdline "root=/dev/ram0 init=/init console=tty0 mem=76M msmsdcc_id=3 imgdevname=/dev/mmcblk0p1 imgdevnum=1 imgdir=/tmp msmts_calib=0x6D.0x5D.0x340.0x375 msmvkeyb_toggle=hide"
boot

[Omen900]

Hi there,
Where can i find the terminal for android :/??.

[Untouchab1e]

Hi there,
Where can i find the terminal for android :/??.

You mean the busybox console? Why would you need it? ^^

[Soaa-]

Hello Untouchab1e. Any news on the DIAM500? Like I said, the build you sent thinks my Diamond is a GSM. That probably threw it off, causing it to use the DIAM100's color configuration instead.

[illi]

set mtype 1910
set kernel zImage
set initrd root.cpiogz
set ramsize 0x6000000
set ramaddr 0x10000000
set cmdline "root=/dev/ram0 init=/init console=tty0 mem=76M msmsdcc_id=3 imgdevname=/dev/mmcblk0p1 imgdevnum=1 imgdir=/tmp msmts_calib=0x6D.0x5D.0x340.0x375 msmvkeyb_toggle=hide"
boot

Thanks Untouchab1e. It worked as expected.

[j3nkl3r]

Hi

I hope when the android is stable on the diamond touch p3700 i can use it as a voip phone. Is does somebody here know if android has a build in voip client?

/J

[mugglesquop]

Hi

I hope when the android is stable on the diamond touch p3700 i can use it as a voip phone. Is does somebody here know if android has a build in voip client?

/J

Google is your friend (http://www.voip-info.org/wiki/view/Android+VOIP)

[seattleweb]

You mean the busybox console? Why would you need it? ^^

What is Linux w/out a terminal?!?!

[balsat]

What is Linux w/out a terminal?!?!

Install terminal.apk from here (http://balsat.servehttp.com/index.php?dir=Android-Apps/)

[Juicy47]

balsat... i just wanted to thank you for supporting the RAPH800!

[Ellis.Perkins]

So is there any support for the Diam500?

i shouldn't say that, but is there a working version with the Color fix for the Diam500?

[Tenny]

So is there any support for the Diam500?

i shouldn't say that, but is there a working version with the Color fix for the Diam500?
It's being worked on, just no solution has been found yet. I personally feel it's the mtype, but maybe that's just me.

[Soaa-]

I think it's the mtype too. RAPH800 and RAPH100 have two different mtypes. So far we've been using the DIAM100's mtype for the DIAM500, so...

[Drazix]

I found this quote about how to get the audio working from another forum:

Audio is incredibly complicated, to get sound out of this thing you have to start two rpc servers, one for adsp messages, one for audio manager messages. Then you send a message to the audio manager and it sends a couple of messages to your server saying that it is ready.
Next you send a message to the modem asking it to enable the adsp post processing task. It sends a message to your other server containing the number of an image that depends on what else the phone is doing.
Next you look up the queue number for the image to get the address of three pptask queues, these three queues are used to send messages to the adsp. First you send lots of parameters to one of the queues to set up the equaliser, the iir filters and adrc. Then you send a message to one of the other queues telling the adsp where your buffers are and asking it to start dma transfers. Now you send a proc_comm command to say which audio path to use. After this the adsp cause an interrupt when the buffers need filling and it plays your sound. When it has finished you send some more rpc messages to shut the thing down. Luckily the latest android kernel has some of this built in but all the queue numbers and some of the rpc commands are different.

I'm a programmer myself, but since I have almost no Linux experience, it would be hard for me to do it myself. Maybe Balsat can focus on the audio? Or who is currently working on it?

[c4software]

The Power driver its maybe more important than sound. no power Driver no way to get Linux every day on the device.

[Omen900]

Install terminal.apk from here (http://balsat.servehttp.com/index.php?dir=Android-Apps/)

Thanks for app but damn i cant run it :/..I put this file to newapps folder in TMP but i dont see this icon on my menu list ;/...

[balsat]

Thanks for app but damn i cant run it :/..I put this file to newapps folder in TMP but i dont see this icon on my menu list ;/...

I have included Terminal and some other programs in the newest Android build (http://balsat.servehttp.com/index.php?dir=Android-19mar-09/)

[ruimoura]

I have included Terminal and some other programs in the newest Android build (http://balsat.servehttp.com/index.php?dir=Android-19mar-09/)

Is there some kind of tutorial for installing this on the Diamond?

[over_limit]

the sound works??? and the power is on dont off?? :(

[over_limit]

Is there some kind of tutorial for installing this on the Diamond?

just copy the tmp folder tho the storage memory reset the phone and run the .exe... dont forget to remove the pin from yours phone card...

[ruimoura]

just copy the tmp folder tho the storage memory reset the phone and run the .exe... dont forget to remove the pin from yours phone card...

Thanks, already running it, but i got the problem with the pin :\

Gonna disable it now :-)

[over_limit]

Thanks, already running it, but i got the problem with the pin :\

Gonna disable it now :-)

no problem... he he y have the same pin problem... :D but now is fine the sms works and the phone calls to (at list shows on) lol :D:D

[ruimoura]

no problem... he he y have the same pin problem... :D but now is fine the sms works and the phone calls to (at list shows on) lol :D:D

Now i'm just having problems closing the apps. I f i open, lets say, the browser, i can´t get out of it anymore ... i'm so noob :-)

[over_limit]

try theb back key on the diamond

[undercoveragent]

okay. so this thread is 260+ pages long and i don't have the time to read through every single page! I read to page 50 and it said that Android cannot run on the htc touch diamond yet (p3700). So i want to know is it done yet. Can you please post on how to do it and provide download links.
I don't care about the calling thing or whatever. All i need is wifi, internet, and that is about it.

im using Rogers HTC Touch Diamond (p3700) with rom version 1.93.631.8 WWE
and Rom date 10/30/08. Radio version 1.00.25.05.

it always stops on
22.036500] mmcblk0

I need help! Please post on how to do it.

Thanks, Undercoveragent

[beboxed]

<sarcasm>
You could try to read the first post which points to the wiki page. I know its almost impossible to struggle thru the first message. But just give it a try and who knows, maybe it contains the information you need....
</sarcasm>

[viktorcervantes]

okay. so this thread is 260+ pages long and i don't have the time to read through every single page! I read to page 50 and it said that Android cannot run on the htc touch diamond yet (p3700). So i want to know is it done yet. Can you please post on how to do it and provide download links.
I don't care about the calling thing or whatever. All i need is wifi, internet, and that is about it.

im using Rogers HTC Touch Diamond (p3700) with rom version 1.93.631.8 WWE
and Rom date 10/30/08. Radio version 1.00.25.05.

it always stops on
22.036500] mmcblk0

I need help! Please post on how to do it.

Thanks, Undercoveragent

Just read the title "Linux and Android on HTC Diamond 'NOT YET WORKING'" if it were working it would probably be different("not yet working" would be replaced by "working"). Stop being lazy and skim through the whole thing. If it wasn't for people like you that are lazy and don't read the entire thread would not be so long. If you're going to post you should post useful information up, or insightful questions that have to do with the current progress. I am seriously tired of reading the same questions over and over. I feel bad posting this message because i am not adding anything useful to the thread, but you have to understand that you can't just go around asking the same questions that have already been answered several times before, it's just wasting people's time. I've been reading this post since page 1 because I am really interested in the outcome. I hadn't posted anything here until today because all my concerns have been answered in previous posts. If you actually care about what is being developed, stop being so anxious. Be patient, these developers have been putting in countless hours of work into this, and the more useless questions they have to answer only slows down their progress. Just be patient, it will be completed eventually, and trust me 260+ pages is really not that much.

[defsquad]

Just read the title "Linux and Android on HTC Diamond 'NOT YET WORKING'" if it were working it would probably be different("not yet working" would be replaced by "working"). Stop being lazy and skim through the whole thing. If it wasn't for people like you that are lazy and don't read the entire thread would not be so long. If you're going to post you should post useful information up, or insightful questions that have to do with the current progress. I am seriously tired of reading the same questions over and over. I feel bad posting this message because i am not adding anything useful to the thread, but you have to understand that you can't just go around asking the same questions that have already been answered several times before, it's just wasting people's time. I've been reading this post since page 1 because I am really interested in the outcome. I hadn't posted anything here until today because all my concerns have been answered in previous posts. If you actually care about what is being developed, stop being so anxious. Be patient, these developers have been putting in countless hours of work into this, and the more useless questions they have to answer only slows down their progress. Just be patient, it will be completed eventually, and trust me 260+ pages is really not that much.

*nod* posts like these are needed from time to time to get things back on track.

[ruimoura]

I'm running it on the Diamond very well, there's just two basic things that don't work - sound and internet. I have no sound at all (message when booting about some error with the sound thing) and on the browser i can´t open any page.

I have network (i can make and receive calls) and send and receive sms. I've also imported the contacts from the SIM, and all kinds of stuff.

Nice work guys, keep it going, i dream with the day when i can remove WM 6.1 from my diamond and use only Android :)

[sd00]

Since 2662 (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=3500084&postcount=2662) is my fav palindrome number ;) and I've refrained from posting here (till now) I thought I’d say a few words / ask a couple of Questions...

1. Bump (keep this thread in the first page - shouldn't this thread be pinned?)
2. What is the activity on the development of Android for the HTC Diamond like - is it bustling / fast paced or slow & steady away (i don't mean to be presumptuous honest gov I know the sound issue is a tad complimicated!)
3. What are your personal feelings on Android - its capabilities, layout, responsiveness, consistency, features, future, Application development ease/difficulties etc? (People who are familiar with WM, WM+TF3d AND Android please reply with honest Pros/Cons and unbiased answers please.)

My reasoning...
I have followed this thread quietly for over 6 months now & having tried a few builds - I gotta say (pretty much like MAC OS / KDE / Gnome - all of which I try every few months) it seems a little "hmmmmmm" and a bit "well..." to me! Am I missing something? is Android the greatest phone OS to date?

PS
DEVs I truly respect your abilities and REALLY want this project to fully succeed - I WANT TO RUN FULL ANDROID (which dev / hacker / Smartphone tinkerer wouldn't) so don't take this as a put down - i really wanna know what it is about Android that makes you all tick enough to put the enormous effort in to get it going on our beloved Jewels.

Respect, Steve.

[saudoo]

I just tried the 18-03-2009 build, downloaded from balsats server.

Every single button besides the enter button is "broken". Did you guys solve the "touchpad on the button-pad" problem? Or am I not remembering correctly? Anyways.. I'm loving the progress. Just had my first boot with an active connection to the service provider...

[balsat]

I just tried the 18-03-2009 build, downloaded from balsats server.

Every single button besides the enter button is "broken". Did you guys solve the "touchpad on the button-pad" problem? Or am I not remembering correctly? Anyways.. I'm loving the progress. Just had my first boot with an active connection to the service provider...


what mobile do you use?
The buttons is working fine on my diamond!

[ravsingh]

Hey everyone,

First experiences with Android today :) got it working...

but when I make calls, there is no sound....

Any helpers?

[balsat]

Hey everyone,

First experiences with Android today :) got it working...

but when I make calls, there is no sound....

Any helpers?


I you got sound, you will have been the first!

[ravsingh]

I you got sound, you will have been the first!

Hmm... tried rebooting but not working...

I have a DIAM100 - HTC Touch Diamond.

Using: http://balsat.servehttp.com/index.php?dir=Android-19mar-09/
Android-images.tar.gz [calculate md5sum]

I tried ringing myself from another phone, there is no ringtone
picked up the call, Android the speaker does not work nor does the microphone...

Can you link me to a particular file for my phone I can try?

[TomRanson]

Hmm... tried rebooting but not working...

I have a DIAM100 - HTC Touch Diamond.

Using: http://balsat.servehttp.com/index.php?dir=Android-19mar-09/
Android-images.tar.gz [calculate md5sum]

I tried ringing myself from another phone, there is no ringtone
picked up the call, Android the speaker does not work nor does the microphone...

Can you link me to a particular file for my phone I can try?

Sound doesn't work yet.

[ravsingh]

Sound doesn't work yet.

ohhh... LOL

thanks for letting me know...

cheers tom

[Untouchab1e]

Since 2662 (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=3500084&postcount=2662) is my fav palindrome number ;) and I've refrained from posting here (till now) I thought I’d say a few words / ask a couple of Questions...

1. Bump (keep this thread in the first page - shouldn't this thread be pinned?)
2. What is the activity on the development of Android for the HTC Diamond like - is it bustling / fast paced or slow & steady away (i don't mean to be presumptuous honest gov I know the sound issue is a tad complimicated!)
3. What are your personal feelings on Android - its capabilities, layout, responsiveness, consistency, features, future, Application development ease/difficulties etc? (People who are familiar with WM, WM+TF3d AND Android please reply with honest Pros/Cons and unbiased answers please.)

My reasoning...
I have followed this thread quietly for over 6 months now & having tried a few builds - I gotta say (pretty much like MAC OS / KDE / Gnome - all of which I try every few months) it seems a little "hmmmmmm" and a bit "well..." to me! Am I missing something? is Android the greatest phone OS to date?

PS
DEVs I truly respect your abilities and REALLY want this project to fully succeed - I WANT TO RUN FULL ANDROID (which dev / hacker / Smartphone tinkerer wouldn't) so don't take this as a put down - i really wanna know what it is about Android that makes you all tick enough to put the enormous effort in to get it going on our beloved Jewels.

Respect, Steve.

Hi!

To me, Android combines the things I love about Windows Mobile with the things I actually enjoyed with the iPhone OSX. Windows Mobile has some great functionality along with a great amount of usefull applications which truly unlocks the full power of a mobile phone. On the other hand, it feels and looks quite dated and here Android comes in.

Android, a operating system for mobile phones that was designed from the ground up for being finger friendly. No more need for a stylus for example and we can throw in capacative touch screens as well.

The iPhone has the same advantage off course, but since Apple is controlling EVERYTHING related to the market apps and what users can use the iPhones for, the whole iPhone experience is kinda limiting.. That combined with the fact that it doesnt even have multi-tasking, the iPhone can hardly be called a smartphone.

Android on the other hand is based on Linux and is Open Source. While it is still young, the Market already have some truly amazing apps, and is truly an "internet phone OS".

So yeah, I think Android is the best operating system for Mobile phone out there, and it will become so much more within a year as well. (Cupcake, new phones, better availibility, even more and better 3rd part apps)!

;)

Oh, and I almost forgot the mention the FANTASTIC intergration with Google services such as Gmail, Calendar and Contacts. You get a true push experience. The moment a new email hits your gmail inbox, it gets synced down to your phone as well. Same goes for calendar events and contacts too... I love it and I cant really go back to the old polled solution along with wired sync. (USB-cable + ActiveSync)

[Untouchab1e]

Btw, someone over at the htc-android forums got internet working "kinda" in Android :)

Check it out here (http://htc-android.com/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=154&sid=8619613c1dc119db69420ac9bd0e0562)! Would be great if someone could try it out so we can confirm that it's working :)

Cheers!

[balsat]

Btw, someone over at the htc-android forums got internet working "kinda" in Android :)

Check it out here (http://htc-android.com/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=154&sid=8619613c1dc119db69420ac9bd0e0562)! Would be great if someone could try it out so we can confirm that it's working :)

Cheers!


Internet on HTC diamond/raphael has been working for a couple of month now trow USBnet
On the mobile you have to setup a dns server with the command "setprop net.dns1 208.67.222.222" and "setprop net.dns2 208.67.220.220" for a second dns sever.
On the host side(Computer running linux) you have to turn on masquerade with
"echo "1" > /proc/sys/net/ipv4/ip_forward" and "iptables -t nat -A POSTROUTING -o eth0 -j MASQUERADE"

[richs1992]

HI all,
I've downloaded the 19/03/09 pack of android from balsat's site, but I don't know how I can let it start on my DIAM 100; I downloaded all the files, but for examples I don't know where I must put Android_fs.
I would be happy if someone can say me how to do because I'd like to test this new upload :p
thanks to all
richs '92

[balsat]

HI all,
I've downloaded the 19/03/09 pack of android from balsat's site, but I don't know how I can let it start on my DIAM 100; I downloaded all the files, but for examples I don't know where I must put Android_fs.
I would be happy if someone can say me how to do because I'd like to test this new upload :p
thanks to all
richs '92

The file you have downloaded is for a partition install, you need this file (http://balsat.servehttp.com/index.php?dir=Android-19mar-09/&file=Android-images.tar.gz), extract the "tmp" dir to your "internal storage".
run "internal storage/tmp/haret.exe, and once haret popup press the "run" button!

[richs1992]

thanks very much for the quick reply, however I have alredy download it but you are very kind and so I ask you if you can say me where I should put those additional app and what they need :D
thanks
bye

[richs1992]

oh excuse me I read wrong , you are very kind and I don't need anyting ,
thanks :D
bye bye

[balsat]

thanks very much for the quick reply, however I have alredy download it but you are very kind and so I ask you if you can say me where I should put those additional app and what they need :D
thanks
bye

Copy the apk files to "internal storage/newapps"

[richs1992]

thanks very much for the help , but now I'm looking at the package and there is also files that I think need to let wifi, gps,sound work but they aren't .apk files ,
so where must I put them ?
thanks a lot , xda is the best , this project is fantastic !! ;)

[balsat]

thanks very much for the help , but now I'm looking at the package and there is also files that I think need to let wifi, gps,sound work but they aren't .apk files ,
so where must I put them ?
thanks a lot , xda is the best , this project is fantastic !! ;)


Hmm the only file you need to get Android booting is this (http://balsat.servehttp.com/admin.php?dir=Android-19mar-09/&file=Android-images.tar.gz)

[c4software]

No Any new things in Power Driver ?

[nulall]

Tried to run the newest (20090316) RAPH800 build from connect-utb, but booting stops at this line:
"[ 0.010000] console handover: boot [htc_fb-1] -> real [tty0]"

any idea what i need to fix?

[balsat]

Tried to run the newest (20090316) RAPH800 build from connect-utb, but booting stops at this line:
"[ 0.010000] console handover: boot [htc_fb-1] -> real [tty0]"

any idea what i need to fix?



That happens sometime... sometimes it keeps on booting after 4-5 min, sometimes it dont.

[richs1992]

hi all, I have a problem :
when I copy the file system.e2img which is in tmp folder to the device's internalò storage, it says me that I can't copy it because the parameter is not correct :mad:
what's wrong ??
I tryed also to copy it individually (extract from the tar.gz archive)
thanks to all who will reply

[getabc]

try to copy it with ActiveSync Explorer

[richs1992]

thanks very much,
with active sync I can do it
bye

[saudoo]

what mobile do you use?
The buttons is working fine on my diamond!

Diam100 with a "kinda" stock 3 Rom.. We're both from denmark. Bought it last summer. :)

[balsat]

Diam100 with a "kinda" stock 3 Rom.. We're both from denmark. Bought it last summer. :)


The kernel isn't that stable yet, once in a while my keys don't get detected right!
Try running Android a couple of times, and check if it's a permanent or random error as i suspect!

[saudoo]

The kernel isn't that stable yet, once in a while my keys don't get detected right!
Try running Android a couple of times, and check if it's a permanent or random error as i suspect!

Arh! That did it. It is, however, wierd that I never once was able to use the buttons before. Must have been due to old releases, unstable kernels etc. etc.

[AskTheAdmiN]

I would love to have Android running on my Fuze. I just found this thread and would love to help out anyway I can. Where are we @? What are the main issues?

[NoBody20013]

you are here to read - not to lead.... :eek:

oh... have you seen the first post on the first page? i heard there might be one or two links which can tell you the status.... might be...heard from a friend...but nobody else asked this question before... so... sorry :confused:


:cool:

[saudoo]

AskTheAdmin... There's a wiki page that states the current progress:
http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=RaphaelLinux

Alongside with that, you can visit the IRC channel. And I bet they got a SVN setup aswell... :P But I have no idea really!

[Soaa-]

Ah hah! I found the mtype for the DIAM500. It's 2040. Problem now though, is that under this mtype, the internal storage doesn't fire up, so the images don't get mounted.

= Android fails to start.

[Srem]

i got a diam300, is this the same as diam100?

[meinereiner]

Hello,

does anybody know if there is any support for the TV out function of HTC Touch Pro (Raphael)???
Its a good way for demonstration but before I buy such a cable I'd like to know if that would work with android running?
Has anybody tested it already?

Hope that someone can help me!

meinereiner

[Herbalisation]

Hello,

does anybody know if there is any support for the TV out function of HTC Touch Pro (Raphael)???
Its a good way for demonstration but before I buy such a cable I'd like to know if that would work with android running?
Has anybody tested it already?

Hope that someone can help me!

meinereiner

android is not a permanent install at this point in time. when you close android windows mobile is there waiting for you. so you can fiddle around with what theyve done for android, and use the tv-out via windows mobile.

[meinereiner]

android is not a permanent install at this point in time. when you close android windows mobile is there waiting for you. so you can fiddle around with what theyve done for android, and use the tv-out via windows mobile.

Thanks for the fast replay.
The point I don't know is what happens if you start Android.
For example: If there is a incomming call there is no pop up for windows (or am I wrong) if Android is running. That's why I think there is no actions made by Windows. And that why I'm not sure if I can use the TV out to show the Android view even if I started TV output before starting Android.

Or am I wrong?

[Untouchab1e]

Thanks for the fast replay.
The point I don't know is what happens if you start Android.
For example: If there is a incomming call there is no pop up for windows (or am I wrong) if Android is running. That's why I think there is no actions made by Windows. And that why I'm not sure if I can use the TV out to show the Android view even if I started TV output before starting Android.

Or am I wrong?

This is how it works:

When you launch haret and run it, it shuts down Windows Mobile completely before booting into a Linux environment and then starts up Android. This means that Windows Mobile isnt running in the background at all.

Regarding wether or not the TV output will work in Android, all I can really say is that it wont work as of yet. I would reckon you would need to write a Android app for that. To be honest though, its not really high priority getting TV-OUT working :)

Hope that cleared things up!

Kind Regards

[Untouchab1e]

In other news, I've put together a second .apk pack for those who want some more goodies to fiddle around with in Android!

Check it out here (http://connect-utb.com/index.php?option=com_jdownloads&Itemid=58&task=view.download&cid=29)

[RachelRosen]

Hi,

I'd like to run this thing with an "original" Qualcomm 7200A development device currently running WinMob.
I suppose that this device is quite close to the Diamond (and it has a VGA screen...).
Where can I start ?
If I try to start the "package" as is, is starts to boot and hangs in :

console handover: boot [htc_fb-1] ->real [tty0]

While the script file contains:

set mtype 2039
set kernel zImage
set initrd root.cpiogz
set ramsize 0x6000000
set ramaddr 0x10000000
set cmdline "root=/dev/ram0 init=/init console=tty0 mem=76M msmsdcc_id=3 imgdevname=/dev/mmcblk0p1 imgdevnum=1 imgdir=/tmp msmts_calib=0x81.0x393.0x358.0x7D msmvkeyb_toggle=hide"
boot


Thanks !

RR

[balsat]

Hi,

I'd like to run this thing with an "original" Qualcomm 7200A development device currently running WinMob.
I suppose that this device is quite close to the Diamond (and it has a VGA screen...).
Where can I start ?
RR

You can start by telling which device u a using!?

[Marcellus_pnz]

You can start by telling which device u a using!?
He said, that his device is "Qualcomm 7200A development device" with installed Windows Mobile.

[balsat]

He said, that his device is "Qualcomm 7200A development device" with installed Windows Mobile.

I have never hear about Qualcomm making mobiles, i though the only was making chips for mobiles and stuff.

Maybe you can link me the phone?

[TaC]

I have never hear about Qualcomm making mobiles, i though the only was making chips for mobiles and stuff.

Maybe you can link me the phone?

A development device IS NOT a mobile phone.

[jdegroot]

To be honest though, its not really high priority getting TV-OUT working :)


True enough. Speaking of that, though, what is your highest priority right now, untouab1e? What are you currently working on? Audio routing? I'm just wondering what brilliance to look forward to next!

[neilson]

A development device IS NOT a mobile phone.
And just how do you know? He might be able to make/recieve calls with no issues.

[TaC]

And just how do you know? He might be able to make/recieve calls with no issues.

You understood me. It's a senseless discussion.

[RachelRosen]

Do you know if there is somewhere some kind of tuto explaining how to start working with Haret to get from a "new" device the information needed to parameter Haret as a bootloader to try to use the Android pack ?

Thanks !

[Untouchab1e]

The Android porting project has been a bit slow recently. After some analysis I have narrowed down one of the key reasons for this being the fact that its been hard for new developers to join the project as documentation on current progress is lacking.

Therefore, after some discussion with others, a development section has been set up over at htc-android.com.

Its important to stress that the reason for creating the section is due to the fact that the topic over at XDA is flooded with unncessary posts and we dont have any other place that really discusses the matter.. The porting of Android to the HTC Diamond and Raphael is something that is difficult to fully coordinate in one forum topic. Therefore, in order for it to work this time, I hope that people can keep posting in the proper forums and not spam the development forums with questions such as "Does it work yet?" "When will it work?", etc..

[saudoo]

What about locking normal users out of the forum, only being able to view the topics? I mean... If somebody wants to help out with the development, he/she probably already made contact to you guys. And by doing so you know what user to add permission to write in the forum.

But I'm glad that you're able to eliminate this Achilles heal, without much of a pain. :)

[Untouchab1e]

There should be no need to lock anyone out of anything. Everyone who wants to contribute should be more than welcomed to do so :)

[Spike1506]

As soon as 3G works I would love to test it! Is there something normal users can do to help you guys?

[jaymit]

As soon as 3G works I would love to test it! Is there something normal users can do to help you guys?

Yeap I would love to help if theres any testing, etc that needs to be done? :)

[patp]

Hi,

I'd like to run this thing with an "original" Qualcomm 7200A development device currently running WinMob.
R


Hi RR,

Do you have any documentation for the dev device? One of the problems in getting Android sound working is lack of knowledge about the ARM9 core. Maybe you have something useful?

[wildta]

If I eventually wanted to put Android on my HTC, which phone do you think would be better? Raphael or Diamond? Or are they so similar that it doesn't matter?

Just curious because I'm thinking about updating my Vogue to one of those. I've been trying to gauge the development-side of both phones and am having a hard time judging.

[jamesd256]

If I eventually wanted to put Android on my HTC, which phone do you think would be better? Raphael or Diamond? Or are they so similar that it doesn't matter?

Just curious because I'm thinking about updating my Vogue to one of those. I've been trying to gauge the development-side of both phones and am having a hard time judging.

The answer to the first question is the same whatever operating system you have, the diamond is a slimmer Raphael without a keyboard and slightly different memory / storage. Your choice is based on hardware alone, not the OS.

The development is the same on both - it doesn't work, as mentioned in the title.

[wildta]

The development is the same on both - it doesn't work, as mentioned in the title.

Thank you!

[Untouchab1e]

If I eventually wanted to put Android on my HTC, which phone do you think would be better? Raphael or Diamond? Or are they so similar that it doesn't matter?

Just curious because I'm thinking about updating my Vogue to one of those. I've been trying to gauge the development-side of both phones and am having a hard time judging.

Android runs much better on the Vogue than on the Raphael or Diamond :)

[Spike1506]

But is there something we as normal users can do? :)

[defsquad]

So i've searched, and read this forum and the forum on htc-android, and also hit up the irc channel on freenode to get help with this.

The general consensus is that my Diamond (DIAM110) for some reason has the internal storage formatted as an extended/logical partition instead of a primary partition. I'm told that's what the errors mean as seen in the snapshot i took: http://www.flickr.com/photos/smesser/3408587152/

So, per my post here: http://htc-android.com/viewtopic.php?p=1214#p1214, I've tried reformatting the internal storage to be a primary partition (windows xp's computer management shows that it is a primary partition, however, diskpart nor with EASEUS Partition Tool Home Edition would see the internal storage to let me partition it with those tools, for some reason it doesn't see a removable disk as a partition that can be set as primary or what not.

I'm using the latest build 02-22-09 and 02-22-09-ALTERNATE from Edvard's Connect-UTB site.

Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks!
-def

[AdamHC]

But is there something we as normal users can do? :)

The best thing we can probably do as normal users is just not make any posts which don't contribute to the Android project. Theres nothing I can see that a normal user would be able to do to actually help. But if we don't post it makes it easier for the developers to find the things they are looking for and not clog up the thread ;)

...And now I've posted :(

[mak213]

ok bill nye the science guy i think liek 2,000 ppl before u have posted the same thing we know this alrdy if you were watching the forum 24/7, the ammount of ppl replying have decreased dramaticly we are all just awaiting a newer build to make us happy campers :) until then we wait


btw wat ever happen to the daily builds heh ;p

[Untouchab1e]

The best thing we can probably do as normal users is just not make any posts which don't contribute to the Android project. Theres nothing I can see that a normal user would be able to do to actually help. But if we don't post it makes it easier for the developers to find the things they are looking for and not clog up the thread ;)

...And now I've posted :(

Please dont stop being active :) Feel free to check out htc-android.com forums and check up on the development, or the get android running forums, or keep this topic alive. Posting questions or problems that has been answered a gazillion times before on the other hand... I think we can do without those :)

People's interest and moral support is important!

[Untouchab1e]

ok bill nye the science guy i think liek 2,000 ppl before u have posted the same thing we know this alrdy if you were watching the forum 24/7, the ammount of ppl replying have decreased dramaticly we are all just awaiting a newer build to make us happy campers :) until then we wait


btw wat ever happen to the daily builds heh ;p

Heh, I will let Balsat answer for the daily builds, but I can hardly see the point of building identical builds every day.. hah!

[mak213]

eh ya ur correct but weeklys would be nice

[apazul]

Hi:

Who know how is the status of this developent ??
I don't see anything concrete.

Thank for all.

[Untouchab1e]

Oh my.. Please, read the first post in this thread and check out the wiki..

[balsat]

btw wat ever happen to the daily builds heh ;p

I make a build daily, but atm there is errors on the images so there is no point releasing it!

[Dav0]

...U can try: http://distrowatch.com/

I have some images, but haven't tired jet...

[Dav0]

And, have searched a lot on linux, except to use ADROID on a Raphael. I think I have a new assingment. Let's get started!

http://cdimage.ubuntu.com/mobile/releases/hardy/

[balsat]

And, have searched a lot on linux, except to use ADROID on a Raphael. I think I have a new assingment. Let's get started!

What about Debian? u can find some Debian stuff on my site!

[Dav0]

...to explore more with linux on the RAPHAEL...

http://cdimage.ubuntu.com/mobile/releases/hardy/

...i hope this work on the device, I'm going to use an USB image to boot...

...UBUNTU Linux is 10^6 faster than Windows XP, and more useful. Has more freewares and the system runs leaner. I have more than a year with a partition on my hard drive with UBUNTU, and I can tell you it's far away too much better than Windows...

I hope to help you, I have to wait another 45 minute of downloading... :D

Well, let's see your site, is quite interesting since UBUNTU is debian based!!!!

[kimbrojw2]

how do you put your phone info into android so i can start texting?

[Unimaginative]

...to explore more with linux on the RAPHAEL...

http://cdimage.ubuntu.com/mobile/releases/hardy/

...i hope this work on the device, I'm going to use an USB image to boot...



Can those images be booted with Haret? The two builds present are for Intel processors, not ARM.

I always thought Ubuntu MID Ed was intended for netbooks and the like, not PPCs.

[Verbato]

Can those images be booted with Haret? The two builds present are for Intel processors, not ARM.

I always thought Ubuntu MID Ed was intended for netbooks and the like, not PPCs.

Yes, you are right. These are meant for i386 cpus. Like my UX280P :D
I'm still waiting for a working linux-kernel (& image) for my Raph though.

[parth6512]

is the rapahel version going to be out soon? this windows is driving me nuts...anyother oher linux version that has phone featues enables?

[balsat]

btw wat ever happen to the daily builds heh ;p


Android is up and running again :) Check it out! (http://balsat.servehttp.com)

[sibbor]

Android is up and running again :) Check it out! (http://balsat.servehttp.com)Any chance on getting changelog included for the daily builds? That would be frickin' awesome!

[balsat]

Any chance on getting changelog included for the daily builds? That would be frickin' awesome!

The latest changes on Android can be found here (http://android.git.kernel.org/?o=age)

[parth6512]

Android is up and running again :) Check it out! (http://balsat.servehttp.com)

Is it possible to extract those files from windows platform?

[duuri]

Android is up and running again :) Check it out! (http://balsat.servehttp.com)

hi tried last version but won't work hangs by android screen :(
i copied all files from android-images.tar to tmp folder on sd card and renamed default.txt_raphael to default.txt.. i have really bad day today:eek:

[balsat]

Is it possible to extract those files from windows platform?

Yes winzip and winrar can extract the files.

[balsat]

hi tried last version but won't work hangs by android screen :(
i copied all files from android-images.tar to tmp folder on sd card and renamed default.txt_raphael to default.txt.. i have really bad day today:eek:

Try a couple of times, there is still some issues with the kernel, sometimes it hangs doing boot.

[saudoo]

I can confirm the hanging at the boot logo... It is however a fine logo...

I hangs.. blinks.. and hangs some more.. I have tried it three times now.. and I did do a soft reset after I had transfered the files to my phone.. But nevermind.. It'll probably be fixed in a new build, sometime in the future.

Edit: With ActiveSync on and off... with the cable plugged in and without it plugged in... I'm trying build 06-04-09 in a sec. I will be letting you guys know if it's any good, getting past the boot logo.

Edit2: Yeah that worked a lot better. I kinda missed the new logo though. I'm glad that you have implemented a battery status reader, or what ever it's called. You know.. That little thing by the Network status that tells how much power you got left on your cellular. A little thing that troubled me though, was that it looked like the battery was getting drained very quickly. I believe it looked like the battery status reader thingy was loosing bars rapidly... But I might just as well have seen the first bar dissapearing and then imagined the rest! :D

[balsat]

I can confirm the hanging at the boot logo... It is however a fine logo...

I hangs.. blinks.. and hangs some more.. I have tried it three times now.. and I did do a soft reset after I had transfered the files to my phone.. But nevermind.. It'll probably be fixed in a new build, sometime in the future.

Edit: With ActiveSync on and off... with the cable plugged in and without it plugged in... I'm trying build 06-04-09 in a sec. I will be letting you guys know if it's any good, getting past the boot logo.

Edit2: Yeah that worked a lot better. I kinda missed the new logo though. I'm glad that you have implemented a battery status reader, or what ever it's called. You know.. That little thing by the Network status that tells how much power you got left on your cellular. A little thing that troubled me though, was that it looked like the battery was getting drained very quickly. I believe it looked like the battery status reader thingy was loosing bars rapidly... But I might just as well have seen the first bar dissapearing and then imagined the rest! :D

Try to use this root.cpiogz (http://balsat.servehttp.com/index.php?dir=Boot/&file=root.cpiogz) insteed of the on in android-images.tar.gz

[c4software]

Lastest build, 07-04-09, and your root.cpiogz. same its Hang on the Android Logo. Its seems not really hang, its look inifinite loop.

PS: It works with the 06-04-09 version

[Willis111]

I have a diamond 500. It's a telus cdma touch diamond. The partitions on it are somewhat different than what appears to be on the cdma sprint and gsm versions of the phone. Atm all my data exists in an extended partition inside a primary partition sdd0/5 mmcblk0p5?. I haven't seemed to find a way to set up the default.txt to be able to auto mount the sd card but I was talking to lavender.t about it and

i think one way is to have mdev -s detect your partition automatically and then we make it into init. what you can do is, after boot:

mkdir /proc
mkdir /sys
mount -t proc proc /proc
mount -t sysfs sysfs /sys
mount -t tmpfs tmpfs /dev
mdev -s

after running the above, do a "ls -l /dev/mmc*". this should have the mmcblk0p? with the correct minor code. and you should be able to mount on that device.



This allowed me to mount my sd card no problem and then manually mount the images although atm it seems that I'm not able to use the on screen keyboard in the android image on my phone, there is no input in the command prompt when I try and type it and I'm too lazy to reboot to *nix just to test out some android image that doesn't even work on my phone.

Should work for mounting all sd cards on all versions of diamonds. I have seen 1 or 2 people saying they were having the same trouble as I. Not sure if you would want this on the wiki, it's good for testers but I'm sure there's a *nix manpage for it as lavender.t might have just directed me to if he weren't such a nice guy.


Edit:

As far as my sd card, I recently upgraded to windows 7 and I can't repartition the mmc w/windows 7, I think vista was letting me but it isn't really important. I used parted/gparted and removed all partitions from the card and then rebooted the phone letting the phone partition and format the card and it comes back as mmcblk0p5 every time. I've tried using gparted to remove the partition replacing it w/1 primary partition that would contain all my data making it the "default" mmcblk0 but the card isn't detected at all in winmo and is also not being passed along to windows 7 when I plug the phone into my computer when the card is partitioned as such. I can recreate the same structure using gparted and have winmo/win7 recognize it.

[sandic]

my device is DIAM500, a CDMA diamond of sprint.
after some research, i downloaded Untouchab1e's package "android-diam100-20090222-ALTERNATE.rar"
and i unzipped the folder "tmp" to my "internal storage" root
i found the mtype for DIAM500 is 2040 in the wiki, so i changed default.txt 's configuration to "set mtype 2040", then i try to run the application, and surely i got an error of "mounting /dev/mmcblk0 on mmc failed", and the system was hang.

after that, i revert the configuration to default "set mtype 1805", and i successfully make my diamond running with a messed up color shown and a messed up screen tapping. but finally it works.

my question is, is there a mtype 2040 for DIAM500 device or not?

BTW, the project is fantastic, thanks you guys the excellent work!:D

[saudoo]

I believe the color fix was applied a bit later than when that version was build.

You should try a newer build from http://balsat.servehttp.com/ ... afaik there's some problems with the builds done in April, so you should try a build from late March out instead.

Oh and read the wiki.. I believe theres something about the color fix in there. :)

Edit: Balsat, that didn't work. I tried it with the 06-04-09 build. Did a soft reset. Put it into ActiveSync (dno if that's possible on Ubuntu though). It hangs at the bootloader screen, right after the two vibrations the phone makes in the beginning, with all that text that is complete nonsense to most people. :)

[Soaa-]

I reported that the 2040 mtype doesn't mount the internal storage properly. It hasn't been fixed yet though.

A few things I tried:

Change mtype to 2040. I got the same error as you.

Copy the MMC configuration for GSM phones to CDMA phones and recompile. I got to the Android boot screen, but after loading for a few seconds, my phone shut down.

Copy the color fix from the CDMA phones to GSM phones and recompile. Set mtype to 1805 for DIAM100 and it runs, but of course, this solution isn't viable.

[balsat]

There was a error in the root.cpiogz on my preveus build, i can't check my latest build out at the moment, but i hope it's running now!

[Willis111]

I reported that the 2040 mtype doesn't mount the internal storage properly. It hasn't been fixed yet though.

A few things I tried:

Change mtype to 2040. I got the same error as you.

Copy the MMC configuration for GSM phones to CDMA phones and recompile. I got to the Android boot screen, but after loading for a few seconds, my phone shut down.

Copy the color fix from the CDMA phones to GSM phones and recompile. Set mtype to 1805 for DIAM100 and it runs, but of course, this solution isn't viable.

Did you read my previous post? Changing the mtype in the default.txt and then passing mmcblk0p1 as your mmc when your mmc is actually mmcblk0p5 is going to cause the same error regardless. I posted a solution that was provided for me by lavender.t when I ran into the same issue months ago on the last page. I'll toss it up on the wiki as well as it is seems to be the only solution I can find atm since if I pass mmcblk0p5 in default.txt I still get errors for some reason. I would put money on it that a user more familiar w/linux could tell me what I'm doing wrong and even write a script that would do what needs to be done here to auto detect and mount the correct partitions regardless of device. This is a problem w/user input and not understanding the os not being able to mount a partition because it's on sda1 and not sdb1 like is typed out in fstab.


i think one way is to have mdev -s detect your partition automatically and then we make it into init. what you can do is, after boot:

mkdir /proc
mkdir /sys
mount -t proc proc /proc
mount -t sysfs sysfs /sys
mount -t tmpfs tmpfs /dev
mdev -s

after running the above, do a "ls -l /dev/mmc*". this should have the mmcblk0p? with the correct minor code. and you should be able to mount on that device.

Where he types "this should have the mmcblk0p? with the correct minor code and you should be able to mount on that device." the ? = the minor code. In my case it's mmcblk0p5. So after running "mdev -s" I would "ls -l mmcblk" and it would list all mmc devices. You could fdisk mmcblk0 and print out the partition table which would tell you what partition you should be mounting etc and then "mount -t ?vfat? mmcblk0p?" (I think it's vfat, might be msdos etc, man mount for more info) where ? is your correct minor code for the partition on your mmc in your device. In my case I tried setting my partition info in default.txt to mmcblk05 but I still come up with the error messages that the partition and therefore images cannot be found. I see in the log that the device is detect but for some reason w/out a little user input it isn't mounted correctly. Anyways, I added this to the wiki under the device info.

The issue w/screwed up taps is setting screen calibration in your default.txt. As far as I know this information doesn't need to be passed and if passing it causes your screen to be calibrated incorrectly wouldn't it make more sense to remove the calibration info and manually click the 2 dots on the screen when you get to that point? ^^

[mrbigben]

so ive been at this for over 4hours now on something I expected to take 4 min.

I cant get android installed on my vogue (bell). if i try the CAB file i get "installation of the cab file was unsuccessful" if i try placing the files (in the root, outside the root, in a folder, some in some out, if you look hard enough you will find every opinion the the issue) and when i try and run Haret.exe i get an error indicating its certificates are not trusted.

Ive formatted the sd card, ive hard rebooted, soft rebooted, reformatted the card and so on. I've run out of ideas. please help ive looked at probably hundreds of posts on your forums, to no avail.... yet