[HELP] Compile Linux Apps For Kindle

CaesarW · 10-06-2017, 03:06 AM

Hello everyone!

Recently I tried to compile some apps for kindle. For example, Accidental IRC(latest binary) and proxychains etc.

But I've met some problems.
How to choose compiler's architecture? I tried armhf and armel, not working.
When compiling using armhf compiler, on kindle kterm it just doesn't recognize it as an executable file.

Also, I tried to compile it on my Raspberry Pi (armv7), got the same result.

I've also searched Google and the forum, can't find anything useful.

Anyone for help? Thanks!

encol · 10-06-2017, 03:20 AM

Check this tutorial

nasser · 10-06-2017, 10:21 AM

Some points based on my recent attempts:
- Instead of re-inventing the wheel, you can check if the particular package already exists in the debian armel wheezy or jessie repositories. If yes, they can be directly copied to the kindle and most will run. You need to copy any library dependencies too.
- As indicated in the link given by encol, you can set up a debian armel VM and compile and test stuff on it and later copy it over to the kindle.
- You can also do a cross compile from a desktop linux. This seems to produce executables that are better in terms of speed.
- All the above is for command line applications. For graphical applications, you need to fiddle further with things like GTK. (I haven't got there yet! ;-))

knc1 · 10-06-2017, 11:07 AM

And if you search here a bit among twobob's posts, you will find he posted a script that will determine what library dependences are already satisfied in the Kindle's system image.
That is, things which you don't need to add.

theol0403 · 10-07-2017, 12:10 PM

You can also use my tutorial to set up a virtual machine running the kindle processor. You can compile as normal and if any library files are missing you can copy them to the kindle.
Also, you can use the debian on kindle to compile things.
https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sh...d.php?t=286561

CaesarW · 10-08-2017, 12:49 AM

Finally succeed!
I used an armel Debian QEMU and managed to compile some apps.
I will release them on the forum if possible since I am still a student. :-)

Thanks everyone!

knc1 · 10-08-2017, 08:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CaesarW

Finally succeed!
I used an armel Debian QEMU and managed to compile some apps.
I will release them on the forum if possible since I am still a student. :-)

Thanks everyone!

We greatly prefer open source here.
Put your sources in a public repository (github, bitbucket, etc) for any binaries you post. Give them an open source license.

10-06-2017, 03:06 AM	#1
CaesarW Linux enthusiast Posts: 26 Karma: 20 Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Somewhere in the universe Device: PW3 PW4 (all jb)	[HELP] Compile Linux Apps For Kindle Hello everyone! Recently I tried to compile some apps for kindle. For example, Accidental IRC(latest binary) and proxychains etc. But I've met some problems. How to choose compiler's architecture? I tried armhf and armel, not working. When compiling using armhf compiler, on kindle kterm it just doesn't recognize it as an executable file. Also, I tried to compile it on my Raspberry Pi (armv7), got the same result. I've also searched Google and the forum, can't find anything useful. Anyone for help? Thanks!

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Calibre compile error on linux	norbusan	Calibre	6	07-13-2017 12:26 AM
How to convert linux apps for running in kual?	Aeris	Kindle Developer's Corner	8	09-19-2013 09:37 AM
Calibre 0.8.36 - Linux Compile Error - No module named dateutil.parser	jasn	Calibre	2	01-21-2012 11:36 PM
PBSDK-linux-libwine compile -lpthread error	read365	PocketBook Developer's Corner	1	10-05-2011 08:27 AM
Calibre 0.7.43/44 - Linux Compile Segmentation Fault	jasn	Calibre	2	02-08-2011 11:52 AM

10-06-2017, 03:20 AM	#2
encol Evangelist Posts: 415 Karma: 750442 Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Italy Device: Kindle PW3 5.8.5.0.1	Check this tutorial

10-06-2017, 10:21 AM	#3
nasser Evangelist Posts: 475 Karma: 445678 Join Date: Feb 2010 Device: Too many..	Some points based on my recent attempts: - Instead of re-inventing the wheel, you can check if the particular package already exists in the debian armel wheezy or jessie repositories. If yes, they can be directly copied to the kindle and most will run. You need to copy any library dependencies too. - As indicated in the link given by encol, you can set up a debian armel VM and compile and test stuff on it and later copy it over to the kindle. - You can also do a cross compile from a desktop linux. This seems to produce executables that are better in terms of speed. - All the above is for command line applications. For graphical applications, you need to fiddle further with things like GTK. (I haven't got there yet! ;-))

10-06-2017, 11:07 AM	#4
knc1 Going Viral Posts: 17,212 Karma: 18210809 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Central Texas Device: No K1, PW2, KV, KOA	And if you search here a bit among twobob's posts, you will find he posted a script that will determine what library dependences are already satisfied in the Kindle's system image. That is, things which you don't need to add.

10-07-2017, 12:10 PM	#5
theol0403 Enthusiast Posts: 37 Karma: 50278 Join Date: Feb 2017 Device: Kindle PW3	You can also use my tutorial to set up a virtual machine running the kindle processor. You can compile as normal and if any library files are missing you can copy them to the kindle. Also, you can use the debian on kindle to compile things. https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sh...d.php?t=286561

10-08-2017, 12:49 AM	#6
CaesarW Linux enthusiast Posts: 26 Karma: 20 Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Somewhere in the universe Device: PW3 PW4 (all jb)	Finally succeed! I used an armel Debian QEMU and managed to compile some apps. I will release them on the forum if possible since I am still a student. :-) Thanks everyone!

Advert

Advert