Root [ROM][WIP] CyanogenMod 7 | Android 2.3.5 (Gingerbread) | Current Version: 09122011

PlayfulGod · Jun 24, 2011

nuttmeg said:
im wondering if the mac addy from 2.2.2 can be use in cm7, and have it compile into the updated build or 0521 build...that way there will be the same build with 2 different mac addy's.

the mac address should be from the phones wifi radio tho n unique to each phone.

nuttmeg · Jun 24, 2011

PlayfulGod said:
the mac address should be from the phones wifi radio tho n unique to each phone.

yup, but also isaac change the mac addy i think it was on 0514 cause everyone was having problems connecting, i will check the older build and see what was the other mac addy before it was change.

PlayfulGod · Jun 24, 2011

nuttmeg said:
yup, but also isaac change the mac addy i think it was on 0514 cause everyone was having problems connecting, i will check the older build and see what was the other mac addy before it was change.

Not saying it wont work, but I rather spend my time finding a proper fix lol

isaacj87 · Jun 24, 2011

This is the deal with the MAC address issue (I never changed anything):

Each device has its own unique address that cannot be changed. It's all the way down to the hardware level, however, it apparently can be changed at the software level. What's happening is there a default configuration file to start the WIFI driver and module. This file (nvram.txt) has a default mac addy that is loaded so that the driver/hardware can start.

Now, as far as I can tell, what Huawei did was create a function in one of the hardware libraries (libhardware_legacy) found in the source code to catch the true mac addy. So, it would go something like this:

Phone starts ---> boots kernel ---> kernel speaks to WIFI ---> hardware is initialized ---> software is loaded along with libhardware_legacy.so ---> Mac addy is caught and properly reported to the ROM.

Now, I can't say this is for sure, but I'm guessing it's close. I used a hex editor a long time ago to open up the libhardware_legacy lib from the stock/2.2 ROMs and you can see something performing this task. However, I wasn't able to make a function in libhardware because the lib was already prebuilt. It shouldn't be too difficult for someone who knows C++ and I've seen example of this from sites found with Google.

nuttmeg · Jun 24, 2011

isaacj87 said:
This is the deal with the MAC address issue (I never changed anything):

Each device has its own unique address that cannot be changed. It's all the way down to the hardware level, however, it apparently can be changed at the software level. What's happening is there a default configuration file to start the WIFI driver and module. This file (nvram.txt) has a default mac addy that is loaded so that the driver/hardware can start.

Now, as far as I can tell, what Huawei did was create a function in one of the hardware libraries (libhardware_legacy) found in the source code to catch the true mac addy. So, it would go something like this:

Phone starts ---> boots kernel ---> kernel speaks to WIFI ---> hardware is initialized ---> software is loaded along with libhardware_legacy.so ---> Mac addy is caught and properly reported to the ROM.

Now, I can't say this is for sure, but I'm guessing it's close. I used a hex editor a long time ago to open up the libhardware_legacy lib from the stock/2.2 ROMs and you can see something performing this task. However, I wasn't able to make a function in libhardware because the lib was already prebuilt. It shouldn't be too difficult for someone who knows C++ and I've seen example of this from sites found with Google.

word!!!

tony442 · Jun 24, 2011

Cyan-Kmod
!!!^^^^^^^^^^!!!
Noahman666: How are things going with this build? anyway you could talk him into releasing a beta? (lol i know im impatient but this build sounds AWESOME!!!)

Also, has anyone seen the new Huawei Glory?? WOW!!! FINALLY prepaid will have a super phone

Huawei Glory specs - Phone Arena
Exclusive: Hands On With Huawei and Cricket's Glory Phone | News & Opinion | PCMag.com

juniorsabc · Jun 24, 2011

i have cm7 and i was wondering where can i download the stock swype keyboard .apk i really like swype but i cant find the app in the market

jeffc42023 · Jun 24, 2011

Will there be a 710 version of the 06182011 build

?

PlayfulGod · Jun 24, 2011

jeffc42023 said:
Will there be a 710 version of the 06182011 build

?

testing it now

jeffc42023 · Jun 24, 2011

SWEET u guys r awesome

Ascend_45204 · Jun 24, 2011

how do i get the latest gapps when i go to get them on the site a countdown comes on and then starts over and over

sorry about the question i got it finaly ty everyone

PlayfulGod · Jun 24, 2011

Ascend_45204 said:
how do i get the latest gapps when i go to get them on the site a countdown comes on and then starts over and over

sorry about the question i got it finaly ty everyone

http://goo-inside.me/gapps/gapps-gb-20110613-signed.zip

jeffc42023 · Jun 24, 2011

Pg when do you think you'll. Release the 710 version

PlayfulGod · Jun 24, 2011

jeffc42023 said:
Pg when do you think you'll. Release the 710 version

its being tested now, so if I get enough testers testing it n get feedback on it today prolly later on today/night.

04elantra · Jun 24, 2011

google swype. go to the official link and download swype beta. i did and its awesome having swype again

moogie522 · Jun 24, 2011

can someone please send me another link for the gapps

PlayfulGod · Jun 24, 2011

moogie522 said:
can someone please send me another link for the gapps

I just posted one a few post up

androidchyk24 · Jun 24, 2011

Ok so I'm guessing cm7 06182011 don't wrk on my huawei ascend metro Pcs. I'm so upset cause I want that one bad fixes it so I can use it. But I hope playful god fixes it today. I was wondering could you put the hotspots on there like the froyo had

Scorpion7867 · Jun 24, 2011

PlayfulGod said:
Unless you and another ascend user on CM7 are on the same network/connection shouldn't affect anything. The mac address issue has nothing to do with lousy wifi networks

And as a quick fix for the mac address issue, you can always just set a static IP, at least on your home network.

A fix will be applied soon as I, or someone else finds one

Just a FYI PG. I am one that has been having trouble with wifi on the 05212011 build. I am the only one in my family that has a smart phone, and uses wifi. I have the same problem with disconnects and reconnects every 20 seconds or so like a few other people have had. So it is not a mac address issue with my phone, it is something else. Build 05142011 wifi works fine, so that's the build I'm using now. I even tried using a staitc addy, as well as toggling airplane mode, still no go. Thanks for your hard work.

PlayfulGod · Jun 24, 2011

Scorpion7867 said:
Just a FYI PG. I am one that has been having trouble with wifi on the 05212011 build. I am the only one in my family that has a smart phone, and uses wifi. I have the same problem with disconnects and reconnects every 20 seconds or so like a few other people have had. So it is not a mac address issue with my phone, it is something else. Build 05142011 wifi works fine, so that's the build I'm using now. I even tried using a staitc addy, as well as toggling airplane mode, still no go. Thanks for your hard work.

must be sumtin about yor phone doesnt like then. Wifi works great on mine.

New build should be up tonight. Only changes are 710Mhz max kernel and rovers cyan theme added.

MommysDroid · Jun 24, 2011

Hi, as ive been reading thru this thread I did see that cm7 can be flashed over the official 2.2.2 update. I just was wondering why everything should be wiped except the sdcard. Can someone explain this? So I dont have to format my sdcard either or am I dreaming? I am sorta confused. :thinking:

I would really like to flash cm7 and I dont want to screw anything up. Thanks

Scorpion7867 · Jun 24, 2011

PlayfulGod said:
must be sumtin about yor phone doesnt like then. Wifi works great on mine.

New build should be up tonight. Only changes are 710Mhz max kernel and rovers cyan theme added.

Yeah I was thinking the same thing. I guess I'm fortunate that I can over clock to 710, but cant use 05212011. As I've read before, all Ascends are not created equal.

PlayfulGod · Jun 24, 2011

MommysDroid said:
Hi, as ive been reading thru this thread I did see that cm7 can be flashed over the official 2.2.2 update. I just was wondering why everything should be wiped except the sdcard. Can someone explain this? So I dont have to format my sdcard either or am I dreaming? I am sorta confused. I would really like to flash cm7 and I dont want to screw anything up. Thanks

nope dont have do a thing to your sdcard

moogie522 · Jun 24, 2011

cant download it....the countdown comes out and starts over and over again.

PlayfulGod · Jun 24, 2011

moogie522 said:
cant download it....the countdown comes out and starts over and over again.

what count down? the link I posted is a direct link.

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