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The forum thread discusses converting an application or code from x86 to ARM architecture, specifically for use on a device with an SQ2 processor. The original poster seeks guidance on how to accomplish this, but the responder clarifies that compiled code cannot simply be converted; instead, one needs access to the source code and a suitable compiler to rebuild it for ARM. Overall, the conversation emphasizes the necessity of source code and proper compilation tools to achieve cross-architecture compatibility.
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Maybe I posted in wrong thread, looking to see what or how to convert x86 to arm so I can run msg app.

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I've already told you, you compile the code. If you want to understand what that is there is plenty documentation and guides on the basics of software development and compiling code.
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Convert what? If it's code you have to be able to compile it for ARM CPUs.
 

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Convert what? If it's code you have to be able to compile it for ARM CPUs.
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Ok if you look at signal.org I was told by my friend I need to convert it, I have the new sq2 proc

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They don't supply source code for signal just the library for development. I'm not sure what you would convert since it has to be source.
 

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They don't supply source code for signal just the library for development. I'm not sure what you would convert since it has to be source.
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I understand now but can you point me in the direction to do this? Maybe future apps/projects with open code

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You can't convert compiled code. If it's possible to get it working on ARM I would ask on signal's forum
 

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You can't convert compiled code. If it's possible to get it working on ARM I would ask on signal's forum
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I did reason I'm here, what program is used to do something like this for future.

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There isn't. You need the source code and you'd need to compile it for ARM
 

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Taking a step back, what platform are you trying to run Signal on? It should be available on most platforms.
 

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Taking a step back, what platform are you trying to run Signal on? It should be available on most platforms.
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Ok I have a surface pro X sq2 proc so I want to know how to convert it. This new surface I got runs on Arm

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You'll have to wait until Signal releases a Windows ARM version. Signal source code isn't available.
 

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You'll have to wait until Signal releases a Windows ARM version. Signal source code isn't available.
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Yes that I know but how would one go about it? Saying I have the code what would I need?

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I've already told you, you compile the code. If you want to understand what that is there is plenty documentation and guides on the basics of software development and compiling code.
 

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I've already told you, you compile the code. If you want to understand what that is there is plenty documentation and guides on the basics of software development and compiling code.
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Ok was just looking for something like visual studio etc......

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Never tried compiling anything for ARM. It's probably possible but you'd need to consult documentation.
 

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Never tried compiling anything for ARM. It's probably possible but you'd need to consult documentation.
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I understand can you point me to docs or programs that would do this please

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Ok signal source code is public, can anyone help me and tell me how to compile for Arm

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