How to Use Builds in Cooked ROMs?

[mbarvian]

I'm building my own ROM using Alex's Kaiserkitchen tutorial, but was wondering how to change the Build of the ROM? Can someone tell me how to do this?:confused:

[ryncppr]

IT has to do with the SYS folder...

[opgadgets]

i too am looking for someone to clarify this. how would you put the build in the sys folder?

[htctouchp]

build number is in the dsm file inside OS folder.

[opgadgets]

ok, I found the file, now how can we change it?

[htctouchp]

ok, I found the file, now how can we change it?
y would u want to change the original build numbers? to make a fake build :D?

[opgadgets]

no, i wouldnt want to make a fake build, i just noticed that some nuilds go faster than other ones, so was wondering how i change the build of my rom?

[htctouchp]

no, i wouldnt want to make a fake build, i just noticed that some nuilds go faster than other ones, so was wondering how i change the build of my rom?
if u want to change the build of ur ROM, u should port the xip n sys of that particular build.

[opgadgets]

ok ill try searching for something on this forum

EDIT: couldnt find anything

[opgadgets]

if u want to change the build of ur ROM, u should port the xip n sys of that particular build.

ok, now newbify it :)

[htctouchp]

for a complete noob, i would suggest u to start reading from here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=383904

[opgadgets]

ok, I searched that entire thread and couldn't find anything, do you have the specific link :confused:

[htctouchp]

there is no shortcut to success :). u'll have to read more n more. so u should start reading all the links given here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=369282

[opgadgets]

OK, I've read them all! took me a while, but I did

now what?

[opgadgets]

anyone? :confused:

[ivanmmj]

Read this. (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=389772&highlight=port) I wrote it for the Herald, but it applies to your phone, too. (At least the SYS part does. I'm not 100% sure about the XIP part being the same.)

[austinsnyc]

Hex edit anyone? dude just a hint a few people have given you links to what you need no one going to spoon feed you, great information was given

[ryncppr]

That works but it appears all the new guys in the Kaiser Forum don't like to search anymore and like to be spoon fed.

I have been using your method for awhile and it works fine....

[mbarvian]

wow, didn't think that there would be so much commotion over one question. apparently nobody here has ever been a newb before

@austinsync: how do we use hexedit to change the build?

[austinsnyc]

That works but it appears all the new guys in the Kaiser Forum don't like to search anymore and like to be spoon fed.

I have been using your method for awhile and it works fine....

ROFL seems we were thinking the same thing at the same time :)

[gullum]

OK, I've read them all! took me a while, but I did

now what?

you read everything in those links in 30 minuts? are you shure you did read all of them?

[opgadgets]

yes, ive read most of them before, so i skipped those

[dlee69]

Hi mbarvian,

If you simply need to change the build version (I assume the one shown in the HTC startup), look for the tool PagePool_Patcher_v1.4.3.

You can also change the version in mxipupdate_OEMVERSION_100.provxml.

You can also change the OS version by porting the SYS and XIP (already mentioned somewhere in this thread).

:)


I'm building my own ROM using Alex's Kaiserkitchen tutorial, but was wondering how to change the Build of the ROM? Can someone tell me how to do this?:confused:

[mbarvian]

well, i just wanted to change the build number in start>about next to "Windows Mobile". i particularly like build 19588, and would like to use it in my roms. could i use your first method for this?

[mbarvian]

anyone?:confused:

[htctouchp]

anyone?:confused:
can u cook a ROM for yourself?

[mbarvian]

Yes, I have before, but I wanted to know how to change the build

[htctouchp]

Yes, I have before, but I wanted to know how to change the build
ok, just dump the diamond ROM with build number 19588. port the SYS and XIP from this, and the build numbers will change automatically.

[mbarvian]

great, I'll try that:)

do you have a link to said ROM?

[htctouchp]

great, I'll try that:)

do you have a link to said ROM?
*sigh*
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=2296933&postcount=1

[mbarvian]

ok, let me get this straight:

first, i flash this rom
second, i dump it
third, i port the xip and sys

right?

[htctouchp]

ok, let me get this straight:

first, i flash this rom
second, i dump it
third, i port the xip and sys

right?
NO
1. dump it, it is Diamond's ROM, u CAN NOT flash it to kaiser
2. PORT the XIP n SYS (assuming u already know this part, but i doubt it :))
3. flash newly ported ROM

[ryncppr]

THere are a few thread on how to port a ROM. Unfortunately it appears they all are for other devices that are porting the Kaiser ROM. I am on my way out the door but I will try to make a tutorial for you later tonight.

If someone else has the time to show him how to properly PORT a rom it would be great. Though the other threads are helpful they always don't work as easy for the Kaiser as they do for other devices.

I also plan on making tutorials on how to change the icons in a ROM at some time when I get the chance.

[mbarvian]

ryncppr, that would be amazing :D

thank you so much for your time and support :)

if you do, I think it would be a big help to the newbs in the Kaiser community (especially myself)!

please pm me if you do with the link


thanks again

[mbarvian]

any news on this? would really like to see this guide :)

[cushcalc]

THere are a few thread on how to port a ROM. Unfortunately it appears they all are for other devices that are porting the Kaiser ROM. I am on my way out the door but I will try to make a tutorial for you later tonight. . . .

. . .I also plan on making tutorials on how to change the icons in a ROM at some time when I get the chance.

I agree that this would be great, and I would greatly appreciate and applaud your effort. I believe I am one of many that would do their best to be intelligent sponges and soak up your knowledge and expertise and put it to good personal use.

any news on this? would really like to see this guide :)

Gosh, give the guy a chance to fulfill his generous offer - 24 to 48 hours of patience would be appropriate, I think.

[ryncppr]

Ok guys, I have not forgot about you I promise.... I am having issues right now for some reason as I am completely porting the SYS from the Touch DIamond ROm. OS,OSFiles, Shell, .VM, changing the .VM with G'Reloc but for some reason the build # is not changing....WHY I HAVE NO IDEA

ANyone?????

In a nutshell I am taking the Touch ROM SYS and replacing only the OS, OSFIles, SHell, .VM folders. THen I am running G'Reloc and entering the proper values. When I cook the rom for some reason it is not changing the build any idea.

I also have used BuildOS+packageTools4.b3 in order to do a XIP port??? I am clueless. I used to do this no problem but for some reason it is not working now???

[mbarvian]

OK, so here are the steps I have taken:

1. Dump the Diamond ROM with build 19588
2. Copy and Replace MSXIPKernel and MSXIPKernelLTK from Files and Modules to ROM/XIP
3. Copy .VM from old SYS and place replace it in new SYS
4. Copy shell32.exe and shellres.dll from old SYS and replace it in new SYS
5. Replace old SYS with new SYS is C:\kaiserkitchen

However, now, when I flash this ROM, I can't get past the boot screen, any suggestions?

[mbarvian]

anyone? :confused:

[ababrekar]

anyone? :confused:
Dear Lord!!

I suggest you go through (entire, I repeat, ENTIRE) this thread and each content as a start: G.W.E.N.I, which htctouchp had posted a few posts above

Then check this for porting guide: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=379598

[mbarvian]

Thank you ababrekar, I'll try that and post the results here

[KMFM$]

Any progress, mbarvian? Curious, b/c I'm stuck at the splash screen too.

FIXED: See my post below.

[yardie.spike]

:mad:I am a noob but for cryin out loud, how many times must the same question be asked, after two months of reading i built my rom only asking 2 questions. All the answers are available on these threads, it just takes a bit of time and effort. If you don't understand what the mods and senior memmbers are advising maybe you shouldn't be attempting to cook! Give up and download a pre-cooked rom..:mad::mad:

[KMFM$]

:mad:I am a noob but for cryin out loud, how many times must the same question be asked, after two months of reading i built my rom only asking 2 questions. All the answers are available on these threads, it just takes a bit of time and effort. If you don't understand what the mods and senior memmbers are advising maybe you shouldn't be attempting to cook! Give up and download a pre-cooked rom..:mad::mad:

Hey, I don't know if that was directed at me or not, but I've been reading all over the place figuring things out as well. I've already built quite a few ROM's for myself without problems. I've been using the kaiserkitchen for all of it, but now I've been trying things out "the old way" just to see how and why things work. Hopefully to make me a better cook. Unfortunately, with porting ROMs most of the instructions are for porting ROMs (mainly Kasier ROMs) to other devices, nothing explicitly for porting to the Kaiser. Yes, I've been reading the Hermes forums, Polaris forums, and as many wikis and tuts that I can, piecing the information together to make it work for the Kaiser. I've downloaded other cooked ROMs and broke them down to see how the chef went about doing things. My question was to simply inquire if mbarvian had figured out what the problem with his ROM was. I fixed my problem, I was just curious as if his problem was the same or similar (I copied over the kaiser .vm then G'reloced it with a different SYS, 'nuff said). Just some information to help with cooking (like, "rom stuck at splash screen" --> Could be xxxx missing in SYS. Or, used wrong G'reloc value., etc.). I was actually thinking about adding to the wiki, so I would like to verify some of my information in case I decide to do so.

BTW: Here's a post with a little more information concerning porting ROMs. Specifically, for the Kaiser.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=409386