[ROM] Cyanogen for Gen8

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gbohm

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This thread is for installation, help,
known bugs
and infos/faqs
for the shortly released build of cyanogen for the gen 8 archos
it is only "recommended" to use it with the a101 or the 70

link: http://www.openaos.org

installation:
install sde
install open aos recovery
Download the last Cyanogen img file from here: http://download.openaos.org/bubu/gen8/android/Rename the file to openaos-gingerbread then copy it to the root of your Archos
edit the menue.lst (with notepad++) to:
Archos|ARCHOS|ARCHOS|/init|0
Angstrom||/rootfs.img|/sbin/init|1
Ginger-bread||/openaos-gingerbread.img|/init|0
(add an empty line at the end)
unix breaks must be enabled in notepad++ if you are on windows.

Reboot your Archos and hold down VOL - (Down) Button, select "Developer Edition" and select in the Boot Menu "Ginger-bread".

if nothing is helping try(wont boot/ wont show ginger-bread):
http://www.filesonic.com/file/1302552154/menu.lst

bugs:

Not working:

Bluetooth
accelerated Video decoding
Suspend
TS calibration on A28/A32/A43
orientation has it hickups
Known problems:

general instability / random crashes
hard to use on resistive TS models due to missing calibration


faq:

What's working ?
Currently working:

SGX/EGL 3D acceleration
WiFi
Touchscreen
Orientation
Android Market
alot more...

screan not working on normal orientation on the a101?
activate 180* in settings-cyanogensettings-display

updating:
just exchange the img

history:(in unseperated datetime)
initial 20110623
update1 20110626
update2 20110628
update3 20110629
Update4 20110708 more stability, faster
developing........ in a real guide and how to......

all credits to the geniuses of openaos and especially bubu.
and thank them(bubu,@dm8tbr and divx) for this guide too they been super helpfull



sent from my droid (not the one you are looking for)
 
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msticninja

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I'm very excited to finally have an actual file in hand for CM7. Just FYI though, before you flash too soon;):

Not working:

Audio
Bluetooth
Accelerometer
accelerated Video decoding
Suspend
TS calibration on A28/A32/A43

Known problems:

general instability / random crashes
Touchscreen has problems on the A101
hard to use on resistive TS models due to missing calibration

There's still some work to be done before it's a daily use ROM, but hopefully we can help out and fix some of these issues.
 
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coen22

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How do I edit the list?

Code:
Cyanogen||/cyanogen.img|/sbin/init|1


Update
This is really great, but you can notice this is an alfa version
 
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Lenn

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Jan 14, 2011
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Greeaaat:):)
but i'll wait until its a "daily use"rom like ninja said:):)
for now, Urukdroid is great for me:)
 

saprano614

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ok i cant get this to show in the boot menu. i have put the .img file on my tab with the usb. then i edited the list like this : Cyanogen||/cyanogen.img|/sbin/init|1

what did i do wrong?
 

gbohm

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ok i cant get this to show in the boot menu. i have put the .img file on my tab with the usb. then i edited the list like this : Cyanogen||/cyanogen.img|/sbin/init|1

what did i do wrong?

what is the images name?
please follow my how to to the letter....

sent from my droid (not the one you are looking for)
 

saprano614

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Aug 21, 2009
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it is cyanogen.img i think the problem is that i can get it to copy to the root. when i use sufile browser it is in the sdcard folder. and when i try to copy it to the root it says i dont have enough space. is there a way to have this on the sdcard and still work?
 

gbohm

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it is cyanogen.img i think the problem is that i can get it to copy to the root. when i use sufile browser it is in the sdcard folder. and when i try to copy it to the root it says i dont have enough space. is there a way to have this on the sdcard and still work?

not that i know copy it to your pc mount your archos then copy it to root and please name it like i wrote and edit your menue file like i wrote

Sent from my A101IT using XDA Premium App
 

compyy

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May 7, 2011
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Gr888888, i think we must support them, we should donate what we committed before.
 

gbohm

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i did and still nothing. i will try again i just reset android

you have to modify it and name it openaos-gingerbread.img did you gunzip it? it should have 5xxmb.
btw put an empty line at the end of the menue.lst

sent from my droid (not the one you are looking for)
 
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supagforce

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3 guys above e posted exactly the same, but whatever...:p

That's probably why you got such a response :rolleyes::rolleyes: funny enough im sure you was one of the first crying out for Cyanogen on gen8 at least we have something and not just a topic with users slagging each other off!!

Thankyou gbohm openaos and especially bubu for all of your hard work, great start:)
 

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    This thread is for installation, help,
    known bugs
    and infos/faqs
    for the shortly released build of cyanogen for the gen 8 archos
    it is only "recommended" to use it with the a101 or the 70

    link: http://www.openaos.org

    installation:
    install sde
    install open aos recovery
    Download the last Cyanogen img file from here: http://download.openaos.org/bubu/gen8/android/Rename the file to openaos-gingerbread then copy it to the root of your Archos
    edit the menue.lst (with notepad++) to:
    Archos|ARCHOS|ARCHOS|/init|0
    Angstrom||/rootfs.img|/sbin/init|1
    Ginger-bread||/openaos-gingerbread.img|/init|0
    (add an empty line at the end)
    unix breaks must be enabled in notepad++ if you are on windows.

    Reboot your Archos and hold down VOL - (Down) Button, select "Developer Edition" and select in the Boot Menu "Ginger-bread".

    if nothing is helping try(wont boot/ wont show ginger-bread):
    http://www.filesonic.com/file/1302552154/menu.lst

    bugs:

    Not working:

    Bluetooth
    accelerated Video decoding
    Suspend
    TS calibration on A28/A32/A43
    orientation has it hickups
    Known problems:

    general instability / random crashes
    hard to use on resistive TS models due to missing calibration


    faq:

    What's working ?
    Currently working:

    SGX/EGL 3D acceleration
    WiFi
    Touchscreen
    Orientation
    Android Market
    alot more...

    screan not working on normal orientation on the a101?
    activate 180* in settings-cyanogensettings-display

    updating:
    just exchange the img

    history:(in unseperated datetime)
    initial 20110623
    update1 20110626
    update2 20110628
    update3 20110629
    Update4 20110708 more stability, faster
    developing........ in a real guide and how to......

    all credits to the geniuses of openaos and especially bubu.
    and thank them(bubu,@dm8tbr and divx) for this guide too they been super helpfull



    sent from my droid (not the one you are looking for)
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    New release: Anoa

    Anoa – First Gingerbread Release for Gen7 and Gen8, based on CM7

    http://www.openaos.org/archives/784

    Also read this http://dev.openaos.org/wiki/AndroidInstall_CM7_Gingerbread on how to install Google apps.

    Maurice :cool:
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    Hehe, BuBU used my method to fix the browser crash. Feels good to be finally contributing again...
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    For long time Bubu did not update the Cynanogen for gen8 ??
    I suppose he already discontinue this supporting??

    No, but he is a very busy man and there are currently only 2 people helping him. illifant (gen7) and me (gen8), who also both have limited free time.
    If you want to speed things up, get more developers to join us at openaos. :)

    Maurice :cool:
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    Hey got same problem!! Is it normal that the screen is working right when the archos is upsidedown?? Because on the side with the Archos Label the creen don`t switch in landscape orientation?? But the Rom is really fast!! Well done bubu and other devs who working on this Rom :D

    Go into Settings, Cyanogen Settings, Display, and enable 180 degree rotation. Then it will rotate to the default orientation.