Google Android running on the hermes
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Hermes uses ARM920T SoC with ARMv4 instruction set, so a standard Android root image will not work.
That's the reason why it will be very evil thing to make it ever run on the hermes platfrom.
Someone has to fix all parts of the source code that requires V5 instructions and do a complete compile of all binaries suitable for V4 command set.
Of course to do all this a nearly complete linux subset is needed too.
As already mentioned the kernel for hermes is far away from some kind of usability.
Bingo...
Amazing how ****in clueless yet so self-confident you are...
hence why I ignored the comment
The Android Source Code is out now
Clearly no one had much success getting it to boot on the Hermes. The problem is as another poster pointed out. Our beloved phones support an older version of the ARM instruction set than the Adroid SDK emulator and so the image for the emulator image won't boot on our hardware.
However since the source code is out we should be able to build a new set of images for our older CPUs. It still doesn't solve device driver issues but it may take use closers to a working device.
I am going to read up on how to do that now. But at least in theory its now possible.
Clearly no one had much success getting it to boot on the Hermes. The problem is as another poster pointed out. Our beloved phones support an older version of the ARM instruction set than the Adroid SDK emulator and so the image for the emulator image won't boot on our hardware.
However since the source code is out we should be able to build a new set of images for our older CPUs. It still doesn't solve device driver issues but it may take use closers to a working device.
I am going to read up on how to do that now. But at least in theory its now possible.
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=396782 not works
http://it029000.massey.ac.nz/vogue/files/?C=M;O=D
http://it029000.massey.ac.nz/vogue/files/?C=M;O=D
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Start by reading this entire thread (or at least the posts above yours). Then you'll have your answer.
A little thing called persistence.....
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=496692
I think you guys should take a look at this post.
I make referenceto it bc the Gene 3400 is older than hermes and they made it work on it. It's not 100% ofc but it's still a very good work and a demonstration of persistence.
If you guys want it... it will happen.
Cheers
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=496692
I think you guys should take a look at this post.
I make referenceto it bc the Gene 3400 is older than hermes and they made it work on it. It's not 100% ofc but it's still a very good work and a demonstration of persistence.
If you guys want it... it will happen.
Cheers
http://benno.id.au/blog/2008/10/27/android-on-armv4-take2
the android are booting on armv4, but no graphics at this time.
the android are booting on armv4, but no graphics at this time.
Hey guys I just wanted to let you guys know about the website alldroid.org.
Its a new website I am helping to build with the focus being on Android and our focus is to create the ideal home for Android developers to work. I used to have an 8525 that I was trying to get Android running on and finally gave up and made the jump to get the G1. Although now I am glad I made the jump I now realize how flexible this OS in and I know we dont have a lot for you guys but we are hoping to grow with the community and your feedback is welcome.
Its a new website I am helping to build with the focus being on Android and our focus is to create the ideal home for Android developers to work. I used to have an 8525 that I was trying to get Android running on and finally gave up and made the jump to get the G1. Although now I am glad I made the jump I now realize how flexible this OS in and I know we dont have a lot for you guys but we are hoping to grow with the community and your feedback is welcome.
current time, nobody!
Because u know, ARM chip on this device not supported for Android.
