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We also have @jcadduono device tree and kernel posted from his TWRP work: http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=68195475&postcount=17

Indeed, I recommend folks clone this:
https://github.com/jcadduono/android_kernel_zte_msm8996/commits/stock-6.0

It's merged into CAF and allows future CAF merges without any issues. I updated it just the other day. Very clean kernel from ZTE, I've been really impressed.

From my stock-6.0 branch you can just run ./build.sh to compile a Image.gz and ./dtbgen.sh is automatically run after build to create a dtb.img.

I dont recommend using Image.gz-dtb as dtb building was not correctly set up by ZTE and I haven't bothered fixing it. Separated dtb.img works great though.

DEFCONFIG=zte_defconfig
DEVICE_DEFCONFIG=device_ailsa_ii

Otherwise you can use opensource-caf branch which is pure ZTE with no build modifications or scripts from me.

As for flashing kernels you build, check out LazyFlasher installer at:
https://github.com/jcadduono/lazyflasher

It will dynamically replace kernel image and dtb, and has a folder to put patch shell scripts. dm verity and forced encryption disabling already included as an example. Supports LZ4, Gzip, Bzip2, and LZO so far. Readme has more info. Avoids the need to constantly update ramdisks, and other branches have examples of things like SuperSU policy mod.
 
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So...now we have two competing TWRP/device tree setups. @jcadduono and @Unjustified Dev it might make sense to keep them similar as make sure there aren't competing versions running around and making support harder.

Edit: I also updated the title of the thread to reference a more generic change -- just listing all known github resources.
 
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Hey guys, I am a developer thinking of buying this great cell phone. I've never tried to develop kernels or ROMs but I would love to learn and contribute to this community.
How could be the easiest way to learn and to start working in things related with this phone?
Thanks.

Well first of all you need the cellphone but it is heavily back-ordered, you can pre-order it now and you might or might not get it on 09/09/16.

I pre-ordered a month ago so I'll get my Gray Axon 7 on monday 08/22/16 (already have the tracking number), I would be willing to sacrifice it (selling it to you) if you want it, for the full price of course ($400 plus shipping). No means to sell anything, I'm not here to sell phones BUT if it is for a developer I'll do it and sacrifice a couple more weeks of wait time. All for the team.
 
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Well first of all you need the cellphone but it is heavily back-ordered, you can pre-order it now and you might or might not get it on 09/09/16.

I pre-ordered a month ago so I'll get my Gray Axon 7 on monday 08/22/16 (already have the tracking number), I would be willing to sacrifice it (selling it to you) if you want it, for the full price of course ($400 plus shipping). No means to sell anything, I'm not here to sell phones BUT if it is for a developer I'll do it and sacrifice a couple more weeks of wait time. All for the team.

Hey thanks bro, don't worry. I just checked in Amazon and they are announcing that they will have stock on the 22 August, so maybe I will buy it there.

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https://wiki.cyanogenmod.org/w/Doc:_porting_intro

This would be the best place to start learning Rom building.

Hey thanks Recon Freak. Are you going to start developing for this phone? Who are the developers that want to be involved porting CM for the Axon 7.

It would be great to have a master dev on porting ROMs and lp him with the process. Otherwise are there any devs interested on porting CM to this phone?

Thanks.
 

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Hey thanks bro, don't worry. I just checked in Amazon and they are announcing that they will have stock on the 22 August, so maybe I will buy it there.

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Hey thanks Recon Freak. Are you going to start developing for this phone? Who are the developers that want to be involved porting CM for the Axon 7.

It would be great to have a master dev on porting ROMs and lp him with the process. Otherwise are there any devs interested on porting CM to this phone?

Thanks.
I wish I had the time and skilz. I can build roms and tweak stuff, but that's it. I know the processes but time and knowledge are not on a 44 year old father of two's side. Tree development is best left to the young and knowledgable.
 

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Hey thanks bro, don't worry. I just checked in Amazon and they are announcing that they will have stock on the 22 August, so maybe I will buy it there.

I just ordered one yesterday and it will arrive 8/25, but seems that they are already out of stock by now... 1 to 2 months is the status now
 
I wish I had the time and skilz. I can build roms and tweak stuff, but that's it. I know the processes but time and knowledge are not on a 44 year old father of two's side. Tree development is best left to the young and knowledgable.

Nice, If I managed to get the phone early I will tell you and we'll be able to port CM for sure :)

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I just ordered one yesterday and it will arrive 8/25, but seems that they are already out of stock by now... 1 to 2 months is the status now

Yes ****, I just saw. Anyone know another way to get the phone?
 

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Nice, If I managed to get the phone early I will tell you and we'll be able to port CM for sure :)

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Yes ****, I just saw. Anyone know another way to get the phone?

There is some on Ebay right at the $400 mark, that's how I planned to sell you mine in case you wanted it.
 
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