[ROM][AOSP][5.1.1] AOSP for Google Glass

[jtxdriggers]

Warning: Rooting, unlocking, or flashing your Glass voids your warranty and can leave your device in an irrecoverable state. Proceed at your own risk.

This is the Android Open Source Project for Google Glass. The current version is 5.1.1 Lollipop. Thanks to the OMAP4-AOSP project, development for Glass has been rapid and stable. The blobs that are not provided by OMAP4-AOSP are pulled from XE22, and the XRX13B kernel is compiled from source.

This is not the OS you would expect to run on Glass. This is stock Android, and it is difficult to use. If you enjoy using your Glass on a day-to-day basis, please do not flash this ROM.

Why did you do this?

1. I wanted to create a base platform for developers, like myself, who like to experiment. We shouldn't be bound to the GDK.
2. I wanted to revive community interest in Google Glass. It is an incredibly interesting device that seemed to disappear before its peak.
3. Above all else, I just wanted to see if I could.

Installation Instructions

Your Glass will be wiped if you follow these instructions.

1) Download and extract the zip containing the boot.img and system.img files:

• aosp_glass-1_5.1.1_042016.zip
• MD5: 595c4e0b50fa191f42eb5609cfbf92fd

2) Boot Glass into fastboot mode:

• From Glass, enter the Settings menu.
• Scroll to the Device Info card and select it.
• Scroll to the "Turn on debug" card and select it.
• Once debugging is enabled, connect Glass to your computer and enter:
  

  $ adb reboot-bootloader

  You can also enter fastboot mode by holding down the camera button, pressing the power button (Glass must be off before doing this), and waiting about 10-15 seconds. Glass does not indicate that it is in fastboot mode (display is off), but you can run fastboot devices to check.

3) If you have not already, unlock your Glass:

$ fastboot oem unlock

4)

$ fastboot flash system system.img
$ fastboot flash boot boot.img
$ fastboot erase cache
$ fastboot erase userdata
$ fastboot reboot

The first boot may take some time as partitions are created and firmware versions are checked. You may also experience a reboot during the initial boot. To revert back to the stock Glass ROM, simply follow the instructions at https://developers.google.com/glass/tools-downloads/system#factory_images.

Working:

• WiFi
• Bluetooth pairing
• GPS
• Touchpad
• Audio (kind of)
• Camera (see below)

Known Issues:

• Audio currently outputs either the left or right signal
• Bluetooth connections cannot be made to various devices
• Backlight control does not work
• Powered off charging indicator is flakey
• Camera gamma is sketchy in low light
• Screenshots are glitchy
• You tell me

Tips and Tricks:

• Enable "Show touches" in the Developer options to navigate easier
• Use ADB input commands for text or DPAD input: see http://stackoverflow.com/questions/7789826/adb-shell-input-events#answer-8483797

XDA:DevDB Information
AOSP for Google Glass, ROM for the Google Glass

Contributors
jtxdriggers, http://omap4-aosp.github.io/
Source Code: https://github.com/justindriggers/android_device_glass_glass-1

ROM OS Version: 5.1.x Lollipop
ROM Kernel: Linux 3.4.x
Based On: AOSP

Version Information
Status: Testing

Created 2016-04-11
Last Updated 2016-04-20

 

[fuekiin]

Awesome!

Thank you! That's awesome! I'll Flash it later this day

[edit]

installed it and its working I have also installed the pulled XE7 APKs from zhuowei . So far it is working. A real custom rom for Glass, with an easy to use launcher and glass-friendly apps would be fantastic. I think your Work is a perfect base for it. I am really looking forward on upcoming developments. Thank you again!

 

[jtxdriggers]

A real custom rom for Glass, with an easy to use launcher and glass-friendly apps would be fantastic. I think your Work is a perfect base for it. I am really looking forward on upcoming developments. Thank you again!

That's the long-term goal. Hopefully we can focus on getting Marshmallow working first, then we can start work on a new application layer. I am glad to hear that it's working for you. If you don't mind me asking, which version of Glass do you have (1GB or 2GB)? I personally have the 1GB model but I'd like to make sure the 2GB model works as well.

 

[fuekiin]

That's the long-term goal. Hopefully we can focus on getting Marshmallow working first, then we can start work on a new application layer. I am glad to hear that it's working for you. If you don't mind me asking, which version of Glass do you have (1GB or 2GB)? I personally have the 1GB model but I'd like to make sure the 2GB model works as well.

It's the newer Version with 2GB of RAM :good:
Where are you tracking bugs? Github?

 

[jtxdriggers]

It's the newer Version with 2GB of RAM :good:

Excellent!

Where are you tracking bugs? Github?

Report them in this thread for now. If this actually gains any popularity then perhaps I'll open an issue tracker.

 

[exseus]

Glad to see you've picked your glass up again. Does this rom support mouse functionality? If so it might be just what I am looking for. I will test this out later and let you know what I find.

 

[jtxdriggers]

Glad to see you've picked your glass up again. Does this rom support mouse functionality? If so it might be just what I am looking for. I will test this out later and let you know what I find.

Honestly not sure, let me know if it works!

 

[fuekiin]

Honestly not sure, let me know if it works!

For me it isn't working with my BT mouse.

Sent from my Nexus 6 using XDA-Developers mobile app

 

[exseus]

For me it isn't working with my BT mouse.

Sent from my Nexus 6 using XDA-Developers mobile app

Do you still get a cursor and all that? That is a shame.

 

[jtxdriggers]

For me it isn't working with my BT mouse.

That's disappointing. I'll have to go grab one and see what I can do. It may be a limitation of the bluetooth controller on the device.

 

[fuekiin]

That's disappointing. I'll have to go grab one and see what I can do. It may be a limitation of the bluetooth controller on the device.

Tomorrow i will maybe do some more testing. Also with an wired Mouse.

Beside this Problem, have you thought about mirroring the touch pad? For me it's very confusing right now [emoji1]

Sent from my Nexus 6 using XDA-Developers mobile app

 

[jtxdriggers]

Tomorrow i will maybe do some more testing. Also with an wired Mouse.

Beside this Problem, have you thought about mirroring the touch pad? For me it's very confusing right now [emoji1]

It makes sense as it is to me. Have you tried enabling "Show touches" in the Input section of the Developer options?

 

[fuekiin]

It makes sense as it is to me. Have you tried enabling "Show touches" in the Input section of the Developer options?

Yeah, it's enabled [emoji106]

 

[fuekiin]

Do you see any possibility to get Android Wear working, like biktor_gj did it for the gear 2?

 

[jtxdriggers]

Do you see any possibility to get Android Wear working, like biktor_gj did it for the gear 2?

Unfortunately it's still too early to tell. I got 5.1.1 "booting" last night (I use that term loosely, as all that really works is ADB), so I'd say there's a chance. But honestly, I don't know enough about Android Wear (yet) to say anything confidently. We'll see!

 

[kevkid]

Forgive my ignorance, but will this rom allow for installing regular android apps on the glass? What are the advantages of having this custom rom? Also where can I donate?

 

[jtxdriggers]

Forgive my ignorance, but will this rom allow for installing regular android apps on the glass? What are the advantages of having this custom rom? Also where can I donate?

That is correct, I've had reports of people installing GApps successfully and everything - just be aware that using the device is pretty difficult. Not really the "at a glance" mentality that Google was going for.

Long term, I'm looking to get Lollipop and Marshmallow working, and eventually develop a Glass-friendly UI on top of those based off of what the community thinks Glass should have been. Only a handful of people seem to be interested, but it's a really great side project for me.

That said, I'm not currently accepting donations. If the cost of my build box gets too high then I may reconsider, but I honestly don't want people investing in something that I actually have very little time to work on.

 

[kevkid]

That is correct, I've had reports of people installing GApps successfully and everything - just be aware that using the device is pretty difficult. Not really the "at a glance" mentality that Google was going for.

Long term, I'm looking to get Lollipop and Marshmallow working, and eventually develop a Glass-friendly UI on top of those based off of what the community thinks Glass should have been. Only a handful of people seem to be interested, but it's a really great side project for me.

That said, I'm not currently accepting donations. If the cost of my build box gets too high then I may reconsider, but I honestly don't want people investing in something that I actually have very little time to work on.

I believe you have opened the flood gates. It may reinvigorate the community and get some great stuff out there. Thanks!

 

[jtxdriggers]

I believe you have opened the flood gates. It may reinvigorate the community and get some great stuff out there. Thanks!

I certainly hope so! Show me something cool!

 

[jtxdriggers]

The first Lollipop build has been uploaded and the OP has been updated to reflect the changes. During development, I stumbled upon a project whose focus is to maintain AOSP for OMAP4 CPUs (which Glass happens to use). Coincidentally, their development started only a few months ago, and is ready for us to use! I commend the developers of OMAP4-AOSP - without them, our progress would take much longer.

The newly uploaded image is based on their project. Don't worry, it's still very much AOSP. Up next - Marshmallow.