[KERNEL] HTC First CM-based Kernel

[jianC]

CM-based kernel for the HTC First

The JB Kernel source released by HTC is lacking, to say the least, for anything aosp or cm-based. This port of the CM-maintained MSM8960 kernel should future proof the HTC First for at least 1-2 more Android releases.

The kernel is used in my current CM11 port.

Proof:

Source: https://github.com/CMyst/android_kernel_htc_msm8960

A prebuilt image will not be provided. Use of this kernel assumes knowledge of compilation of kernels. I recommend using gcc 4.7 toolchain to compile the kernel.

Misc notes:
- Holding power key will not reset phone anymore as this functionality isn't implemented in gpio_input and I have no intention of doing so. Instead, the phone can be hard reset by holding power+vol up+vol down simultaneously

Feel free to report any bugs in this thread.

 

[hohosanta]

I am so happy to see someone still working on our First !!!!!!!!! Thank you so much for doing this ^^

 

[hohosanta]

When do you think you can share your cm 11 for our HTC first ??? ^^ No push just asking. Take you time.

 

[jianC]

There is no ETA, and I will not make any promises. Currently, the mic does not work in calls, and I will not be releasing it until that is fixed. You may check github.com/CMyst for any bugfixes/updates and once the mic is fixed, an update will be available very soon. However, unlike a previous port of CM11 that another member posted, the graphics are fluid and Wi-fi/BT works. Unfortunately, the camera does not work (almost working) and NFC seems to be broken due to some missing firmware.

 

[hohosanta]

It must be a lot of work for you to do by your self. But BIG BIG thank you for doing this. I hope you can release it soooon ~. Thank you again

 

[hohosanta]

Any progress update ?? ^^;; I hope you still working on it..

 

[jianC]

Any progress update ?? ^^;; I hope you still working on it..

Sorry i've been busy with midterms and such (yeah yeah excuses). I promise an update sometime during thanksgiving.

 

[hohosanta]

i just happy to hear that you are still working on it thank you.

 

[hohosanta]

Sorry i've been busy with midterms and such (yeah yeah excuses). I promise an update sometime during thanksgiving.

Happy Thanks giving
Are you planing to upload cm this Thanks giving???

 

[jianC]

Numerous fixes have been added to the kernel. The resulting problems with camera (at least I think) and audio amp are userspace.