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comlib/cl_imei.c: new universal FreeCalypso IMEI finding scheme consistent across all targets and all fw versions
author Mychaela Falconia <falcon@freecalypso.org>
date Sat, 15 Oct 2016 04:43:35 +0000
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1 You are looking at the source tree for FreeCalypso Citrine, which is one of the
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2 several Calypso GSM firmware offerings developed under the FreeCalypso umbrella.
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3 The key distinguishing features of FC Citrine are:
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5 * The firmware is built from full source, no blobs;
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6 * The compiler used to build the fw is gcc (free software) instead of TI's
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7 proprietary compiler;
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8 * The way in which the firmware is put together is "from the bottom up".
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10 Our Citrine firmware can be built for the following targets:
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12 Mot C11x/12x
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13 Mot C139/140
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14 Mot C155/156
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15 Openmoko GTA01/02
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16 Pirelli DP-L10
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18 However, only minimal functionality is implemented so far: whichever target
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19 device you are using, it can only function as an AT-command-controlled voice+SMS
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20 pseudo-modem; because there is no UI code integrated yet, the LCD stays dark
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21 and the buttons do nothing on those target devices that have such hardware.
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22 No CSD, fax or GPRS support has been integrated yet either, and in general this
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23 Citrine firmware has not yet reached the level of functionality and stability
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24 offered by its blob-laden, Windows-built competitors. It is a work in progress.
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26 Please refer to the write-ups in the doc directory for instructions on how to
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27 compile and play with this firmware.