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GOS on HTC Shift

Has anyone tried gOS on HTC shift??
Ideas / pointers / drivers... ?!?!?!

What is GOS?

kakemann said:
What is GOS?
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Linux variant... pre-loaded with Google googies
http://www.thinkgos.com/gos/index.html

kumar00455 said:
Linux variant... pre-loaded with Google googies
http://www.thinkgos.com/gos/index.html
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I just ran it as a live USB install. It runs really quick, once you are on the desktop.
Touchscreen doesnt work, havent tried anything else. But its based on Ubuntu 8.04. So, pof is the man to talk to. His guide for drivers and tools should work fine.
I will try some more later...

I am not sure... but I never made the WiFi work in my shift (Ubuntu / gOS)...
Can anyone help?!?!?!

How to cook up a rom?

What do I need to get started? (Programs to download, etc.)
Any good readings on the particular subject?
Do I need to know any programming languages? (C++, etc.)
How do I know which SPL and radio are required?
How could I fix bugs?
Most importatnly, what are the detailed steps in creating a ROM?
Before I get the unoriginal e-rage phrase: "USE THE SEARCH BUTTON HEH HEH HEH HEH," I have. But when I do, the results are really broad, and I'm not willing to go through 12 pages of non-related threads. And yes, I did use google. Same thing. Androidspin only teaches the basic first parts to creating a ROM, and in my opinion, doesn't really get into it. I'm experienced when it comes to flashing, as I have done it for a while now. I'm not a complete noob as I know what basic terms are when it comes to rooting and flashing. These are the questions I need answered and I would really appreciate it if I had a lending hand to help me get started.
Regards,

well i guess i should ask what OS you're using.

smackdown85146 said:
well i guess i should ask what OS you're using.
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I have a macbook partitioned with windows.

Soo yeah I recc you get Linux on your Mac first, if possible.

smackdown85146 said:
well i guess i should ask what OS you're using.
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I have a macbook partitioned with windows.

Ace42 said:
Soo yeah I recc you get Linux on your Mac first, if possible.
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Linux or Ubuntu are the way to go.

smackdown85146 said:
Linux or Ubuntu are the way to go.
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Woops didn't mean to double post. So I should get another partition with linux?
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I'm working on getting ubuntu now..

Well, if we want to build from source (who doesn't), you'll need linux or os x. File moving can be done on any os.

JAguirre1231 said:
Well, if we want to build from source (who doesn't), you'll need linux or os x. File moving can be done on any os.
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I have ubuntu now, working on partitioning it. :3

http://ctso.me/2010/01/building-an-android-rom-part-1/ <-- it helps to follow on twitter. you'll be surprised what you'll find.

I was wondering how to do so as well. Could I cook up a rom in os x? Or should I do it in linux in virtualbox?

hiddengopher said:
I was wondering how to do so as well. Could I cook up a rom in os x? Or should I do it in linux in virtualbox?
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The ONLY OS not able to build from source is Windows. The android website will get you started

JAguirre1231 said:
The ONLY OS not able to build from source is Windows. The android website will get you started
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Thats messed up that it would be un-build-able in windows.

Ace42 said:
Thats messed up that it would be un-build-able in windows.
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It's windows fault, not Google's

JAguirre1231 said:
It's windows fault, not Google's
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That's discrimination cause they're making Microsoft feel left out, by saying we dont support you.

Ace42 said:
That's discrimination cause they're making Microsoft feel left out, by saying we dont support you.
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But it's Microsoft's fault! Trust me Google would rather have the largest Operating System out there be able to build from source, but they CAN'T.

http://source.android.com/download
If you want to build from source, this will give you the basics

JAguirre1231 said:
But it's Microsoft's fault! Trust me Google would rather have the largest Operating System out there be able to build from source, but they CAN'T.
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*tux shyly builds roms in background*

JAguirre1231 said:
It's windows fault, not Google's
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Good thing I have the Mighty-Leo on my side so I can have my own winmo roms.

hiddengopher said:
*tux shyly builds roms in background*
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It's ok tux, I like you.

Alternative for bluestack for linux

Hey guys I am on linux and searching for an alternative of bluestack for running APK and Ios files...Anyone can help me with this thing...As used to use Bluestack on Windows but not getting any emulator for linux.
Thanks

coolbud012 said:
Hey guys I am on linux and searching for an alternative of bluestack for running APK and Ios files...Anyone can help me with this thing...As used to use Bluestack on Windows but not getting any emulator for linux.
Thanks
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http://www.android-x86.org/ install it in virtualbox

I know about this...but isnt there any other good app like bluestack...

coolbud012 said:
I know about this...but isnt there any other good app like bluestack...
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old thread but still worth reply
ive fount a great site which offers free virtual android both on linux and windows.
https://genymotion.com/
they offer it in Virtualbox format so its really easy to run it on any OS

Are you linux user men? yeah try this site https://genymotion.com/

[Q] Linux root tool

Hi. So far all the root tools are for windows OS. I am using a linux distro and would like to avoid using Windows. Anyone know of a linux root tool that works?

Extexer said:
Hi. So far all the root tools are for windows OS. I am using a linux distro and would like to avoid using Windows. Anyone know of a linux root tool that works?
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Wine.

Rekoil said:
Wine.
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I doubt wine will have proper driver support for those tools

Extexer said:
I doubt wine will have proper driver support for those tools
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Have you tried it?
The other way round works, I have Linux on a VM on my works laptop and everything works exactly the same as on my own dual boot Linux/windows laptop...
So maybe wine will work for you...try it

gregbradley said:
Have you tried it?
The other way round works, I have Linux on a VM on my works laptop and everything works exactly the same as on my own dual boot Linux/windows laptop...
So maybe wine will work for you...try it
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As expected it didn't work. Wine can't even open a program like vroot after install.

Extexer said:
As expected it didn't work. Wine can't even open a program like vroot after install.
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OK, try a windows install then. Some of these programs only support windows

gregbradley said:
OK, try a windows install then. Some of these programs only support windows
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Yes i know that, that is why i asked if there was a linux tool. But a windows install would be a waste of time for me right now

Extexer said:
Yes i know that, that is why i asked if there was a linux tool. But a windows install would be a waste of time for me right now
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You could have installed one, rooted your phone and reinstalled Linux in far less time than this thread has been going...

Extexer said:
As expected it didn't work. Wine can't even open a program like vroot after install.
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I'm not really surprised hehe. Unfortunately it seems Windows is your only option right now.
gregbradley said:
You could have installed one, rooted your phone and reinstalled Linux in far less time than this thread has been going...
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But far less active time.

Rekoil said:
I'm not really surprised hehe. Unfortunately it seems Windows is your only option right now.
But far less active time.
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but more productive time..
I understand your situation, but I am sure you can see a friend with a windows install and root your phone on it, its a 10 second job and only a few scripts to download..

gregbradley said:
but more productive time..
I understand your situation, but I am sure you can see a friend with a windows install and root your phone on it, its a 10 second job and only a few scripts to download..
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Avoiding Windows at all costs is a noble cause, I understand if the man is looking for a Linux tool!

Rekoil said:
Avoiding Windows at all costs is a noble cause, I understand if the man is looking for a Linux tool!
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I understand, I am no windows fan, its just what I grew up with and I am turning to Linux more and more each day...but unfortunately windows have the monopoly on some people, so keeping a windows OS is still sensible to me

gregbradley said:
but more productive time..
I understand your situation, but I am sure you can see a friend with a windows install and root your phone on it, its a 10 second job and only a few scripts to download..
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Yeah ill most likely do that

yeah i just used virtualbox, and useed usb pasthrough.

Extexer said:
Hi. So far all the root tools are for windows OS. I am using a linux distro and would like to avoid using Windows. Anyone know of a linux root tool that works?
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Thanks for starting the thread, I would as well use only Linux tools if possible.
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driver for win 7 or win xp???

Hi, i want to install win 7 on my dad old htc shift , but i don't found all driver , Someone can pass me all driver or a guide to extract driver from hidden partition??
For windows xp i don't found any driver

Did you take a look here:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=574152&nocache=1&nocache=1
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B-44 said:
Did you take a look here:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=574152&nocache=1&nocache=1
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But there are some drivers, not all of them
for windows xp the links are dead

Its_Vixano said:
But there are some drivers, not all of them
for windows xp the links are dead
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I have a stash of HTC Shift driver files. I've sent you a PM.

Flanimal said:
I have a stash of HTC Shift driver files. I've sent you a PM.
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If you also have the XP drivers, could you please send me a PM too?

Garfoth said:
If you also have the XP drivers, could you please send me a PM too?
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Sure thing. I can't say whether the XP drivers are included as I have never run XP on my Shift.

Garfoth said:
If you also have the XP drivers, could you please send me a PM too?
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Flanimal send me the same link last year. The drivers are great for vista and 7.
Thanks again Flanimal!
I have not yet been able to find the windows XP drivers....
What i have read. If you want speed install the Windows 8.1 Embedded edition. I did not try this myself yet.
It is supposed to be windows 10 but really stripped down. Also known as "Windows 9"
I'm currently running Vista and just got the Windows mobile side Liberated. yaay
Now i can get back to windows 7 an linux

Flanimal said:
Sure thing. I can't say whether the XP drivers are included as I have never run XP on my Shift.
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Hi, could you send me as well? I have been task to upgrade the old HTC Shift from Vista - at least to enable Wifi and able to run web browser.

IDsIrx said:
Hi, could you send me as well? I have been task to upgrade the old HTC Shift from Vista - at least to enable Wifi and able to run web browser.
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Sure thing. I've sent you a message. Hopefully the link still works.

Flanimal said:
Sure thing. I've sent you a message. Hopefully the link still works.
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The link does not work anymore, I resort to google for now. Thanks.