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authorChristian Krinitsin <mail@krinitsin.com>2025-07-03 19:39:53 +0200
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+<think>
+Okay, I need to understand this problem about Android running on QEMU-system-aarch64. So from what I gather, there's an issue with how certain instructions are being disassembled or generated by the VIXL library used in Android, leading to a bug where some versions of Android can't run correctly on QEMU.
+
+First, let me parse the assembly code provided. It looks like this is part of an ARM64 instruction set. The specific issue seems to be at address 0x6fc373da, which is being disassembled as `ldmia.w sp!, {lr}`. But when I check the Thumb instructions, that's incorrect because such a pop operation would instead assemble into different encoding.
+
+The user points out that VIXL has a bug in generating this instruction, and while it was fixed by February 9, 2021, that fix hasn't been included in Android 13. So, older versions like 11 and 12 are also affected because they rely on the same library.
+
+Now, I'm trying to see how this affects QEMU users. It seems the problem arises when using a modernized version of QEMU's ARM translation code (like the Tiny Code Generator), which was updated after 2018. This modernization exposed the bug in VIXL that wasn't present before.
+
+So, what does this mean for someone trying to run Android on QEMU? They might encounter crashes or failures because the generated code is incorrect, leading to exceptions when running certain instructions.
+
+I'm wondering if there's a workaround or patch available. The fix exists in VIXL but hasn't been integrated into Android yet. Maybe users can apply the fix themselves by updating their local VIXL copy and rebuilding Android? Or perhaps there are alternative emulators that don't rely on QEMU's ARM translation as heavily.
+
+Another angle is understanding why the fix wasn't included. Is it a matter of time, resources, or priority for the Android team? Maybe they have other priorities and haven't had the chance to update VIXL yet.
+
+I should also think about how this affects different versions of Android and QEMU. Are newer QEMU versions more problematic because of their updated translation code? And does this issue affect both 32-bit and 64-bit ARM instructions?
+
+In summary, the problem is that a bug in VIXL causes incorrect instruction generation, which breaks Android on modern QEMU setups. The fix exists but hasn't been applied yet. Users might need to apply patches themselves or wait for an official update from the Android team.
+</think>
+
+The issue arises due to a bug in the VIXL library used by Android, affecting its compatibility with QEMU's ARM translation code. Here's a structured overview:
+
+1. **Bug Explanation**:
+   - The `vixl` library incorrectly disassembles or generates certain Thumb instructions, specifically at address 0x6fc373da as `ldmia.w sp!, {lr}`, which should be `pop lr`.
+   - This leads to incorrect instruction encoding, causing Android to fail on QEMU.
+
+2. **Impact**:
+   - Affects Android versions 11, 12, and 13 due to reliance on an unpatched VIXL.
+   - Only evident in modernized QEMU (post-2018) using Tiny Code Generator, which exposed the bug.
+
+3. **Fix Status**:
+   - The issue was fixed in VIXL by February 9, 2021, but not integrated into Android 13 or earlier versions.
+   
+4. **Workarounds/Solutions**:
+   - Users can apply the fix manually to their local VIXL and rebuild Android.
+   - Alternative emulators might offer workarounds if they bypass QEMU's problematic translation.
+
+5. **Considerations**:
+   - The delay in integrating the fix may be due to resource prioritization by the Android team.
+   - Newer QEMU versions are more affected because of updated translation code.
+
+In conclusion, while a fix exists, users may need to apply patches independently or wait for official updates from Google.
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