ATTENTION: Cyanogenmod version 6.1.0 has A2EXT support built into the rom so an edited boot.img is no longer needed just flash the add-on to enable it and also you must do the commands to move dalvik-cache to the EXT partition as well...
Thank You for reading this if you actually took the time to!
Ok so i decided to post some things on here. Let me explain why I did things the way I did first of all. I decided to only edit the boot.img in each of the froyo roms that we all use and post those here along with a flashable .zip file that allows you to activate apps2ext on froyo roms. I did it this way to show respect to the developers of the roms by not stealing there downloads with my own. Doing it this way means that you have to download the actual rom from them which I hope makes things better for them.
You will need to already have an EXT partition setup already to be able to do this.
To any Dev if you do not like me doing this to your rom then by all means PM me and i will remove it ASAP.
To any downloader/user if there is a rom that you want me to include that isn't or a rom that isn't Froyo let me know and i will try to get that for you ASAP.
Credit for this goes to the Dev's of each rom and the darktremor a2sd method maker:
Cyanogen and teamdouche
Tkirton
Arayray
r0man
infinitybiff
migueltherocker
XDA of course!! :-D
Everyone that uses my edits
If i didn't mention you then PM me i will add you.
Now on to the Goods:
All of these are just boot.img from each rom. This is not an one for all boot.img type thing because each rom could have done something to the boot.img that may cause a bootloop if added to a different rom.
Rename each to boot.img and place into your rom.
After that you don't actually have to do any resigning since we all are using clockwork recovery just make sure its setup to allow flashing without signatures.
This only supports EXT2 or EXT3 which is pretty much all slide users have considering its nothing new.
Download the a2sd.zip and flash it at any time after you get your base rom flashed.
I will try to keep these updated to the latest versions if there is enough demand for them. Also i will try to keep the latest 3 nightlies up-to-date.
Boot.imgs:
Boot Images Here
A2sd Enabling package
Instructions:
OK as stated above these are only boot.img.
You need to rename each to just boot.img and place them inside the rom you like.
Make sure you wipe everything and do a fresh install it helps a lot to do everything fresh. (if your worried about apps use titanium backup or some other backup app)
Flash the a2sd add-on
Once the add-on has been flashed and there aren't any problems there are a few ways to enable actual a2ext.
You can either use adb or a terminal app on your phone.
If using adb phone can be turned on or in recover with system mounted.
once you pick a way here are the commands:
(if using a terminal app skip steps 1, 2, 5, 6)
1. ./adb remount (windows: adb remount)
2. ./adb shell (windows: adb shell)
Su will be needed for terminal app and may be needed for adb method(just do it in case its needed)
3. cd /system/bin/
4. sh a2sd reinstall
some things will popup and phone should reboot
5. once rebooted ./adb remount
6. ./adb shell
7. cd /system/bin/
8. sh a2sd cachesd
more things will popup and phone should reboot. The last reboot can take 5 minutes or longer especially if you already had apps downloaded. I know on a fresh install it can take what seems like ages.
saved just in case may use this for non froyo roms or requested roms
Through some experimenting i have found out that just including the boot images into the roms without flashing the add-on pack could cause your phone to stick at the boot screen so you should always flash the add-on
Teamfenix 1.7.1 for those people that use it because they need tether support
The best backup app i have found is mybackup pro and activate the root privileges. if you dont have paid apps or just dont wanna pay it there is a free version but it only lasts a certain amount of time. it restores all apps and data without causing market problems like i have experienced with titanium backup. either/or they are both good apps but everyone has a preference.
This is great man, thanks. You saved me the time and trouble of incorporating it myself.
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migueltherocker said:
This is great man, thanks. You saved me the time and trouble of incorporating it myself.
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lol thanks i just noticed a lot of people want it so i figured this way is easier although i could upload each individual rom with it already enabled and ready to run but i thought that might step on a few toes around here
great work! ill add a link to my post if you dont mind
arayray said:
great work! ill add a link to my post if you dont mind
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thats ok with me
cool mod, gonna give ita shot!
SiL3nTKiLL said:
cool mod, gonna give ita shot!
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let me know how it works out for you. also updated first post with the 2 9/26 nightlies and 2nd post with the teamfenix 1.7.1 boot image
just to be clear, we need to have the ext partition setup before trying this right? it won't make it for us?
I didn't think so... just wondering hahaha
Thanks guys!
you rock!
- faylix / local
Just wondering... what's the difference b/w app2ext and app2fat? It seems like app2ext is better since people tend to want it
And also, if we want to partition app2ext, we can just do so via rom manager, right?
daniel60104 said:
Just wondering... what's the difference b/w app2ext and app2fat? It seems like app2ext is better since people tend to want it
And also, if we want to partition app2ext, we can just do so via rom manager, right?
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the benefits of a2ext are that you dont have to move each app as you install them. once its setup they are automatically installed to the ext partition. another thing is it doesn't matter what apps are on it they all show up without any problems unlike with the a2fat where if widgets or home apps are placed on it they disappear. also when rebooting your phone your home screen apps wont get that generic icon with a2ext like they can with a2fat. its a lot easier to partition the sdcard compared to the old android days when everything was manual so its a whole lot more appealing. plus even with a2fat your internal memory continued to decrease even if you placed them on the memory card. this is because only part of the app is moved over and also the dalvik cache for the app was left on internal. so you are still limited on how much you can download. with a2ext no internal memory is lost to apps or dalvik cache because everything is on the ext partition this would allow rom makers to add more to the data or system partitions with there rom so you can have other apps or more room for themed images that may take up more memory.
your other question yes rom manager should have the option to partition your sdcard. another option is to use gparted if you are running ubuntu there are also other programs that should work as well for other os.
on another note working on the latest nightly and will upload shortly
A question I have is that if we use the boot image for the newest Cyan nightly? What happens when we want to install a newer nightly? Do we have to patch that with the new Boot.img also?
acejoker25000 said:
once you pick a way here are the commands:
(if using a terminal app skip steps 1, 2, 5, 6)
1. ./adb remount (windows: adb remount)
2. ./adb shell (windows: adb shell)
Su will be needed for terminal app and may be needed for adb method(just do it in case its needed)
3. cd /system/bin/
4. sh a2sd reinstall
some things will popup and phone should reboot
5. once rebooted ./adb remount
6. ./adb shell
7. cd /system/bin/
8. sh a2sd cahcesd
more things will popup and phone should reboot. The last reboot can take 5 minutes or longer especially if you already had apps downloaded. I know on a fresh install it can take what seems like ages.
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The last command (#8) should be
Code:
sh a2sd cachesd
you transposed a couple letters in cachesd.
Ok I had a 2.1 ROM with a2sd enabled and i had my ext2 partition working. I installed a 2.2 ROM and followed all directions properly. After the 2nd reboot I am not seeing my apps populate into the phone. They should still be on the ext2 partition no? Thoughts please?
If you wiped before flashing then your ext partition was wiped as well but you could try a fix permissions and see if that works
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acejoker25000 said:
If you wiped before flashing then your ext partition was wiped as well but you could try a fix permissions and see if that works
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Ah crap I did do a full wipe. Trying the fix permissions now. I do have a nandroid backup of my last ROM. If this doesnt work is there a way to put that ext2 contents onto the ext2 now?
Restore the rom and use titanium backup or mybackup and backup your apps that way but I think if you pick advanced under the nandroid options you can restore only the ext partition. I never did that but a fix permissions might help with any problems
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acejoker25000 said:
Restore the rom and use titanium backup or mybackup and backup your apps that way but I think if you pick advanced under the nandroid options you can restore only the ext partition. I never did that but a fix permissions might help with any problems
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Fix Permissions and a reboot didn't make the apps show up. Doing advanced nandroid restore now and only restoring the sd-ext. Will post results in a few. Thanks!
pettigrew95 said:
Fix Permissions and a reboot didn't make the apps show up. Doing advanced nandroid restore now and only restoring the sd-ext. Will post results in a few. Thanks!
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I meant a fix permissions after an advanced restore otherwise there could be problems
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acejoker25000 said:
I meant a fix permissions after an advanced restore otherwise there could be problems
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Hmm sitting at the white t-mo boot screen for quite some time now...but i remember your 1st post saying this was normal with apps on the ext2
Related
Legend To Slide Beta!
Okay before we start... If you Already Flashed the Eng-Build release... You Don't have to Flash it again!!!
You need to have Rooted your Phone Here > http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=702973
Next you needed to Follow the Downgrade & flash the ENG_Build Here > http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=703076
Okay! Now if All that is Done, we can Move on!!!
Download the Legendtoslide.zip & Place on the SDCARD here > LegendToSlide.zip
Download the Update.zip & Place on the SDCARD Needed to Run the Recovery for the Update Here > update.zip
OKAY!!! Let's Begin!!
Boot the Phone into Recovery Mode! Volume up + Power for Menu Options
Wipe Data / Factory Reset from original Recovery first then Process!!
Step 1.
Select update.zip from the Factory Recovery
Step 2.
install zip from sdcard
Step 3.
choose zip from sdcard
Step 4.
select LegendToSlide.zip
Step 5.
EnJOY~!!!
LegendToSlide
This Rom is Beta***
Wifi working
BlueTooth working
Data working
Root
Busybox
Everything works Minus the Bug's Posted below!
Error's / Bug's
Keyboard Light don't work
Few Graphical Error's as well..
!
downloading as we speak, 7 megs already... cant wait!
Now Posted!
Is there a way to permanently install custom (clockwork/RA's) recovery?
stangri said:
Is there a way to permanently install custom (clockwork/RA's) recovery?
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Not at this Time, it's Being work on THough.. We can't Flash a Recovery till we get an ENG-SPL
do the graphical errors cause any force-closes?
Downloading!
Dammit I can't wait these 300 seconds to start downloading!!!! boo!!!
Just making sure, we can do the nandroid backup of our phones from clockwork right? =)
*Edit: Seems like nandroid is preforming a full backup of my phone... decided to try running it while I downloaded this rom.
What kind of graphical errors are we talking? Worth wiping away all the work i did or will there be another wipe update soon? heh
#Edit #2: (live blogging)
Installing legend right now! When should we start thinking about partitioning our SD cards?
- that rom installed surprisingly fast....
I got the option to restore my settings from a backup on the SD card. Thats interesting. I selected yes just for kicks.
it did something for a bit but after it was done it hadn't found my gmail account. I wonder what it restored? and from where?
Well after I put in my gmail account it found my fb account and exchange account. Interesting.
Its up and running and super fast. Is there anyway i can get the black bar to the bottom of my screen? its on the side right now and its driving me crazy.
- faylix / local
HighRidas said:
do the graphical errors cause any force-closes?
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nope There just minor error's
faylix said:
Downloading!
Dammit I can't wait these 300 seconds to start downloading!!!! boo!!!
Just making sure, we can do the nandroid backup of our phones from clockwork right? =)
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Should be fine yes.
awesome
thank you sir! donations will be forthcoming shortly.
fetusbeats said:
thank you sir! donations will be forthcoming shortly.
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Anytime and thank you as well.
If coming from your slidemeroot2 can I just flash this?or do I have to reflash the eng build 1st?
*sniff* *tear* sir, she's a beautiful beast time to linpack and see if shes better than stock
EDIT::: we gots issues, rom doesnt appear to be rooted... cant run terminal su command, am i missing something? titanium doesnt have root and su doesnt pop up to allow me to give it root, and some others
another edit: installed Superuser.apk that was on my sd card, and now it asks me for su perms
kingofyo1 said:
*sniff* *tear* sir, she's a beautiful beast time to linpack and see if shes better than stock
EDIT::: we gots issues, rom doesnt appear to be rooted... cant run terminal su command, am i missing something? titanium doesnt have root and su doesnt pop up to allow me to give it root, and some others
another edit: installed Superuser.apk that was on my sd card, and now it asks me for su perms
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so you don't have root?
Jerzeeloon said:
so you don't have root?
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started a terminal is automatically showed the # without asking for permission.
We may be running as root with this rom?
looks like the eng build.. when terminal starts you are automatically root. adb shell is the same deal.
pushed superuser.apk from the original slide root pack and it pops up when you type su in terminal (and go from a # to a #)
faylix said:
started a terminal is automatically showed the # without asking for permission.
We may be running as root with this rom?
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I need clarification before i flash,and can I flash this over slidemeroot2?
just got it installed! Thanks! Looking forward to checking it out.
for safety's sake, i'd wipe first.. do a backup if scared
Really though,
how do i move this launcher from the right side of the screen to the bottom.
this is redic and needs to move otherwise its beautiful!
- faylix / local
... dont complain, its free and works... it didnt brick your device, dont complain it'll get fixed eventually, but for right now its a hand above the bloatware **** we had on there, isnt it?
This is koush ClockWorkMod Recovery with a Few Edit's
This will Work on any Phone That currently can Use this Recovery, but was edited for the MyTouch 3g Slide
Download here > http://www.4shared.com/file/KzYHr4U_/update.html
You at your own Risk!!
- Contains Auto Root ( Su / Superuser.apk ) If already Root, this will not effect Root & Safe to use!
See how-to Root the Slide Thread for more info.
-Contains Dusty51 script for Partitioning the a2sd & Swap
-fstab so swap will work
-Default partition table's are:
-Linux Swap @ 32mb
-ext2 a2sd partition @ 512mb
-Fat32 Partition is based on the size after the 2 above
How-to Use:
Once You load the Recovery via update.zip, Unplug & Plug the USB to make sure the Device is Seen..
- Open Command Prompt from Computer
- Adb shell
- sdparted
- Next Follow the Command, y = Y to confirm..
Note: Backup your SDCARD first, only thing should be on it is the update.zip then Follow the above to Format for a2sd support!
Thanks man.1 question tho. How do I choose which size I want the partion I have the stock 8gb card and only want to use 500mb for the swap since I watch mostly videos on my phone and don't store to many apps
richierich118 said:
Thanks man.1 question tho. How do I choose which size I want the partion I have the stock 8gb card and only want to use 500mb for the swap since I watch mostly videos on my phone and don't store to many apps
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500mb for Swap!!
There is never a reason to have that Much Swap.. Honestly Swap isn't needed & the Current Settings are honestly perfect for the Phone.. Even with an 8GB Sdcard
Eugene, thanks for the work on this.
I ran through the steps and formatted the SDcard, but then all my apps were gone (market too!). I'm wondering if I should have wiped first?
So I wiped, re-flashed SlideMeRoot5r1.zip, and it never comes out of the black screen/script. I waited 10 minutes (timed it) and then tried again. Still nothing.
Thoughts? Am I missing something?
eugene373 said:
500mb for Swap!!
There is never a reason to have that Much Swap.. Honestly Swap isn't needed & the Current Settings are honestly perfect for the Phone.. Even with an 8GB Sdcard
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Ok I didn't know I thought the format was for 3 parts. Regular storage,ext,and swap. Cool tho thanks
bournefusion said:
Eugene, thanks for the work on this.
I ran through the steps and formatted the SDcard, but then all my apps were gone (market too!). I'm wondering if I should have wiped first?
So I wiped, re-flashed SlideMeRoot5r1.zip, and it never comes out of the black screen/script. I waited 10 minutes (timed it) and then tried again. Still nothing.
Thoughts? Am I missing something?
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Okay Do this!
Boot the Rom until you get a Black Screen & follow like so..
adb shell
cd /system/sd/dalvik-cache
rm -r *
cd /system/sd/app-private
rm -r *
exit
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with the cmd prompt still open, type:
adb reboot recovery
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From stock Recovery.. Do a Factory Reset
next,
Run the Update.zip to enter into ClockworkMod recovery..
Choose to install the Rom you wish... slide5 w/ a2sd Correct?
Once Install is complete
Do the Following from cmd prompt once more
adb reboot recovery
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Boot back into Clockwork, Then using cmd prompt type:
sdpart
Just Hit Y until install Complete
Next Reboot normally.....
I hate to drag that out for you, but that is 100% going to get you to boot
More information from when I try to wipe:
-- Wiping data...
Formatting Data:...
Formatting Cache:...
Formatting SDEXT:...
E:Can't mount /dev/block/mmcblk0p2
(no such device)
Error mounting /sd-ext/!
Data wipe complete.
bournefusion said:
More information from when I try to wipe:
-- Wiping data...
Formatting Data:...
Formatting Cache:...
Formatting SDEXT:...
E:Can't mount /dev/block/mmcblk0p2
(no such device)
Error mounting /sd-ext/!
Data wipe complete.
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ignore Error mounting /sd-ext/!
Ok one more question I am on slidemeroot2 should I do this before updating to slidemeroot5 or after.
I just ran this in prep to upgrade to slideme5, I'm on 2 now.
it was painless (I'm currently restoring my sdcard contents).
I'm going to try a slide5 update without wiping to see if it works, if it doesnt then i'll just wipe but I wanteed to see first without losing my settings and stuff
The whole Reason I removed 5 & replaced with 5r1 was due to issue & error's.
If you don't wipe you will still have those same error's & issue's.
eugene373 said:
The whole Reason I removed 5 & replaced with 5r1 was due to issue & error's.
If you don't wipe you will still have those same error's & issue's.
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I didn't install 5 yet.
I'm on *2* still -> going to 5r1.
Anwyays I wiped first.
eugene373 said:
The whole Reason I removed 5 & replaced with 5r1 was due to issue & error's.
If you don't wipe you will still have those same error's & issue's.
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you think the fix permissions script could work on the slide? I know i went from cupcake to donut to eclair with out ever wiping the g1 with the latest fix permissions
WORKED like a charm..now have 115mb free
turboyo said:
you think the fix permissions script could work on the slide? I know i went from cupcake to donut to eclair with out ever wiping the g1 with the latest fix permissions
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or you can just download Koush Rom Manager app that has that included.
sorry for the noob question, but what is this for exactly?
Hot diggity, now everything is being installed to SD by default. I like that.
I am going to guess that for those apps that dont play well with apps2sd, we manually move them to /data/apps/ ?
Does your latest support ext4?
Maybe that is the problem with black screen.
Clay
sheek360 said:
sorry for the noob question, but what is this for exactly?
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To help out internal phone storage.
htcclay said:
Does your latest support ext4?
Maybe that is the problem with black screen.
Clay
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No it don't support ext4.
THIS WILL NO LONGER BE MAINTAINED and is officially killed
go here if you want rw access and get the version without a kernel.(assuming you have a kernel installed that has aufs support)
IF YOU FLASHED THE UPDATE.ZIP THAT WAS ON THIS PAGE...PLEASE DO THE FOLLOWING:
You need to remove the init script and static busybox that were installed on your device. You have to do this in recovery mode since your rw access is not real.
Download the version linked to above and place it at the root of your sdcard.
open rom manager
select boot to recovery
boot to recovery while plugged in to computer
then from computer:
Code:
adb shell
mount /system
mount /data
rm /system/etc/init.d/99sysrw
rm /data/bin/busybox
umount /system
umount /data
exit
and from the phone:
flash BlaY0's update.zip you put on the sdcard
Really cool for your contributions.
I have no clue what you said, though. Will I be able to uninstall system apps with this? I'm guessin not as you were mostly speaking of partitions.
Lemme guess, brings ext2/3 etc together for something?
wow, best news that I have heard all day.
Ah! Thank you so much. I was just asking about this a couple weeks ago.
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does this mean that we can use metamorph now?
sorry if its a stupid question
Hayzie said:
Really cool for your contributions.
I have no clue what you said, though. Will I be able to uninstall system apps with this? I'm guessin not as you were mostly speaking of partitions.
Lemme guess, brings ext2/3 etc together for something?
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No, You will not be able to uninstall apps with this (at least I don't think). It doesn't actually let you write to the /system partition, it just creates an overlay.
And No it does not even look for an ext partition, it just uses the data partition.
rodriguez27 said:
does this mean that we can use metamorph now?
sorry if its a stupid question
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Don't really know, I haven't tried. Bear in mind however since it is on your data partition, space could be an issue. Any files changed would then be stored in /data/sysrw.
thanks for the quick info
I'm gonna try this out with Android Commander. With this I should be able to remove apps and delete files without restarting into recovery and mounting everything. Right?
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No, You will not be able to uninstall apps with this (at least I don't think). It doesn't actually let you write to the /system partition, it just creates an overlay.
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apparently I was wrong.
as a test I did...
Code:
rm system/app/com.amazon.mp3.apk
while the phone was booted and it worked!
Even after a reboot I do not have com.amazon.mp3.apk installed
It worked for me too, I used android commander booted and running and removed out of /system/apps android.tether.apk, mytouchmusic-signed.apk, and twitter.apk. I had a force close when I removed one thing (I am sure it was running in the background)
They all were gone after a reboot too, I was also able to update adfree just fine.
Any way this can be built into roms?
Thanks for the hard work!
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No, You will not be able to uninstall apps with this (at least I don't think). It doesn't actually let you write to the /system partition, it just creates an overlay.
And No it does not even look for an ext partition, it just uses the data partition.
Don't really know, I haven't tried. Bear in mind however since it is on your data partition, space could be an issue. Any files changed would then be stored in /data/sysrw.
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Hey dumfuq, thanks for this! Great idea on porting this badboy! One question though... from what I understood from the source thread is that will use the EXT. Partition for data if you have it right? So it won't break a2sd? I think I understood that correctly. Plus you need your kernel and that should make it work on any rom. I assume it won't overwite the OC kernel either. I'm excited to try this one out but I'm in the middle of rebuilding my rom so I can make a new backup (my old corrupted finally). I will test out as much as I can and let you know if different roms work. I should be done reinstalling by tomorrow (i have like 200 apps, lol!). This might turn out to be a good way to skip nandroiding and wiping all together if it turns out to work properly with a2sd/a2fat32... don't ya think?
sino8r said:
Hey dumfuq, thanks for this! Great idea on porting this badboy! One question though... from what I understood from the source thread is that will use the EXT. Partition for data if you have it right? So it won't break a2sd? I think I understood that correctly. Plus you need your kernel and that should make it work on any rom. I assume it won't overwite the OC kernel either. I'm excited to try this one out but I'm in the middle of rebuilding my rom so I can make a new backup (my old corrupted finally). I will test out as much as I can and let you know if different roms work. I should be done reinstalling by tomorrow (i have like 200 apps, lol!). This might turn out to be a good way to skip nandroiding and wiping all together if it turns out to work properly with a2sd/a2fat32... don't ya think?
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This version is not the same as blayo's for the legend. It is closer to the desire one (although I used info from both).
Mine will not even try to detect an ext partition at this point, it just uses the data partition regardless of what is available.
Also nothing at all will get overwritten with this unless you happen to have an /system/etc/init.d/99sysrw file. It doesn't copy the kernel or modules, instead it just assumes you have a supported version . The only thing this update.zip does is add the script into init.d.
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This version is not the same as blayo's for the legend. It is closer to the desire one (although I used info from both).
Mine will not even try to detect an ext partition at this point, it just uses the data partition regardless of what is available.
Also nothing at all will get overwritten with this unless you happen to have an /system/etc/init.d/99sysrw file. It doesn't copy the kernel or modules, instead it just assumes you have a supported version . The only thing this update.zip does is add the script into init.d.
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I see... so basically, only cm based roms will work. Well, eventually, most us will move to cm based roms once bluetooth and a few minor bugs are worked out. Well, thanks for the info!
sino8r said:
I see... so basically, only cm based roms will work. Well, eventually, most us will move to cm based roms once bluetooth and a few minor bugs are worked out. Well, thanks for the info!
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I haven't used them, but I think the newer sense roms support init.d scripts so you should be all good.
Working great on Fenix 2.0 with one of dumfuqs OC kernals...thank you much for this.
V2 is posted. It is essentially BlaY0's script for legend. I've only tested with no ext partition, but hopefully if you have one it will use it to store sysrw.
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V2 is posted. It is essentially BlaY0's script for legend. I've only tested with no ext partition, but hopefully if you have one it will use it to store sysrw.
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just so you guys now, v2 probably doesn't work for people with who want it on the ext. Blay0 fixed his though (to support non ext users), so I'll give it a look here soon.
Both versions do not work on stock kernel. Am I missing something? Should I use dumfuq kernel or cyanogenmod kernel in order to use this?
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WHAT!!?? My slide has finally lost it's parasite, com.amazon.mp3 you are toast now. You and your friends kickback, talkback, soundback, twitter... not sure what else I erased, oh genie widget. Thanks dumfuq!! You are the man
Everyone that does this, make sure to check cyanogen's wiki on making a barebones rom so you don't delete something you actually need (of course you did make a nandroid before doing this so no need to worry if you do).
You won't actually delete anything... overlay just makes you (and system) think it is deleted.
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hi anyone tried cyangonmod 7...bcz i am using void rom n i loved it n dont want to waste my time for bugging based rom....so if any 1 try this...then explain about that rom n also discuss about the bugzing matters of that rom
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hi anyone tried cyangonmod 7...bcz i am using void rom n i loved it n dont want to waste my time for bugging based rom....so if any 1 try this...then explain about that rom n also discuss about the bugzing matters of that rom
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I've been on CM7 by almost a week now, and I can tell you it's amazing. Very smart rom, lots of customizations possible, gingerbread based...
The only side effect is that it's still on beta stage. This means that has a list of medium and small bugs that could upset the phone user. It depends on what kind of user you are. If you like to try new features and don't mind encountering some little issues, then I recommend you to give it a shot
For any reference, question, problem, read the CM7 thread in the development branch.
hey thanx then i will try today xda rocks...!!!!!!!
CM 7 is awesome!!! But still there are some bugs in beta 1.1 like after a call, sometimes the screen turns black and returns to usable state after a minute or so. There are some bugs in DSP manager and hardware decoding of videos don't work. But remember it is still beta, so no complaints
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Heyyy , where can i get this rom u r using . I still finding for it
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wwe007 said:
Heyyy , where can i get this rom u r using . I still finding for it
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Here it is .
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=946354
free2talk.183 said:
CM 7 is awesome!!! But still there are some bugs in beta 1.1 like after a call, sometimes the screen turns black and returns to usable state after a minute or so. There are some bugs in DSP manager and hardware decoding of videos don't work. But remember it is still beta, so no complaints
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For the black screen you can press the proximity sensor or download the latest version
hy everybody
i flashed my phone, here's what i did,
i installed z4root @Permanent , then i copied flash_image and
recovery-RA-GNM-thunderg-1.1.0.img , all command's worked except this one mv /system/etc/install-recovery.sh /system/etc/install-recovery.sh.bak , i continued , then i downloaded the CM7 b2 by mik, format.zip , kernell.zip by mik, googleaps.zip by mik, ii entered the boot mode , i flashed format , then kernell , then cm7 then googleaps , then i chose reboot , the phone rebooted showed me LG logo , then CM7 Android LOGO and it froze, ii had to remove battery , and restart phone and the same it froze,
can anyone help me ?
sorry for my bad english
@xzet2
I too had the same problem. Here's what I did :
(First wipe all cache, dalvik, android.secure (?) , factory...etc.)
1) Reboot in recovery
2) Flash the format.zip ( or better yet, the Debug-FormatSYSTEM.zip )
3) Flash cm7 beta2
4) Reboot into CM7 beta2
5) Reboot into recovery
6) Flash gapps
7) Reboot into CM7 beta7
Hopefully, it'll work.
Can any of the CM7 users tell me what all is different in it as compared to normal 2.2/2.2.1 ROMs?
Awsome 2.3 for Optimus One
Hello to all,
Great build of Gingerbread for P500H.
Just installed last night and seems to be great.
For tethering, download Android Wifi Tether from Market.
So far no black screen issues.
Gps getting a faster lock then with original rom.
However, bluetooth still seems not to work properly.
Thanks a bunch
My device, Opti one from Telus unlocked and using Bell
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Can any of the CM7 users tell me what all is different in it as compared to normal 2.2/2.2.1 ROMs?
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It is much faster than Froyo ROM
Hi, I have question about CM7. When I want upgrade from .void and save some kind of image of my system, can I do it without consequences? I mean make nand backup, flash CM7 and when wont like it I could return back to void and use it as before using restore nand backup am I right?
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Hi, I have question about CM7. When I want upgrade from .void and save some kind of image of my system, can I do it without consequences? I mean make nand backup, flash CM7 and when wont like it I could return back to void and use it as before using restore nand backup am I right?
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Hi, yes, it is possible, I have the same option of going back, I also used .void, and wanted to try CM7, but I was very impressed by .void ROM, and I have just finish all customizations, so I didn't want to loose it all. Here's what you need to do:
Start phone in recovery, and try to make nand backup (nand + ext + .android_secure) but what happened to me, it wrote an error and that I have to make it via adb shell. You will find how to install adb here:
addictivetips.com/mobile/what-is-adb-and-how-to-install-it-android/
(Sorry, I'm still quite new to forum, so I can't post it as link)
When you have adb, run cmd and type (Phone must be connected and in recovery mod, and have to have mounted /system - but I'm not sure about mounting ):
"adb devices" - you should see your devices with serial number.
"adb shell"
"nandroid-mobile.sh -b" - this will start backup to your SD card into "nandroid" folder
When you have your backup done, you can start flashing CM7. I wiped data+cache, then flashed "Debug-FormatSYSTEM.zip" from CM7 thread, flashed CM7 itself, restart your phone and you should be running CyanogenMod
note: if you want to flash Google apps (I assume you would), you have to boot CM7 at least once, because if you flash it immediately after flashing ROM itself, you will see .void booting screen and phone will freeze, and you will have to flash it all again.
And finally, if you'll prefer going back to .void, just restore your backup in recovery mod, and you're back I have two backups, one of .void, one of CM7, and can switch theese ROMs (by restoring backups) in up to five minutes
Hope it helps
Man its awesome. Real speedy. Installed yesterday. I even installed Darktremor a2sd. It is also working cool. Moved cache and data all to my SD.
Cm7 though, does not have titanium backup pre-installed. Rename ur titanium backup folder before u install. I lost mine. Got over written.
Will be testing during week end.
Here is what i did.
Downloaded the 3 files from the first post.
1. Backed up my apps using Titanium.
2. Backed up contacts.
3. Booted into recovery.
4. Connected into PC.(Linux in my case.)
5. Formatted the ext partition to ext4.
6. Deleted the Android folder in the fat partition.
7. Wiped cache, Dalvik Cache, and android_secure from recovery.
8. Copied the 3 files into the fat partition.
9. Copied the Darktremor A2sd zip (Do a google search for "Darktremor a2sd zip" without quotes)
10. Flashed the Debug-FormatSYSTEM.zip and the ROM.
11. Then rebooted.
12. Again Booted into Recovery.
13. Flashed the Darktremor A2sd zip.
14. Reboot and start terminal app.
15. su (to get root access)
16. a2sd cachesd (phone will reboot)
17. a2sd datasd (phone will reboot)
Thats it folks.
Ganesh
Update:
No Black screen after making/receiving phone call.
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Yes, it's great, but there are some small problems with black screen after calls for me, slow GPS and the most important is battery drain. But its still beta and its amazing on the other side. I am looking forward to next steps beta 3 or rc.
I'm testing it too, It's relly great and fast.. but i've found some bugs, hope that devs see this thread as well(I don't have permitions to post on the official thread):
- Black screen after call;
- Do not save the keyboard selection over reboots(I have to activate a select every boot)
- Can't connect to eduroam, don't know why tho..
EDIT: GPS icon is not showing on status-bar.
I relly apreciate the job done!
I have been scouring the forums to find a detailed set of instructions to flash a gingerbread ROM and radio. There are a lot of part explanations but I cannot find one single post which gives you the step-by-step from start to finish.
It would be nice if there were a simple set of instructions for all gingerbread ROMS on the thunderbolt. However, if there is not, here is what I personally would like to do:
I am running The Perfect Storm v1.4 and Imoseyon's LeanKernel 2.6.0.
I want Gingeritis and Imoseyon's GB LeanKernel.
I am sure that someone has covered this somewhere, but I can't find it. Sorry for the classic noob question. Any help would be appreciated.
First you want to download your rom and kernel to your sdcard (duh )
You also want to find the thread in the Dev section titled "obligatory radio thread" or the thread that has MR2 or MR2.5 radios and download one of those. It should be named PG05IMG.zip, so verify that. Place this file on the root of your sdcard (not in a folder), and then reboot into recovery. Wipe data and cache,as well as Dalvik under advanced. Now that you have wiped, install your rom and your kernel. After this, don't reboot, but pull your battery. Put the battery back in the phone and hold the volume down button. While holding volume down, hold the power button and you should see the HTC bootscreen. If you're still holding both buttons it will take you to the bootloader. From here follow the instructions to flash your radio (this is all you can do if the PG05IMG.zip file is on your sdcard. After the phone does its business it will prompt you to reboot, so be sure to do so. There you go
Make sure to hook your phone to your computer and delete the PG05IMG.zip file when you're done
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The only thing I'm shaky on is how to handle renaming the files between flashing the radio and the rom while in recovery.
Also, with regards to backups, I have two questions.
1 - after I use clockwork to do a nandroid backup, do I need to move it from the card. In other words, will flashing effect the nandroid backup such that I should copy it on to my computer.
2 - If I use titanium backup to back up my apps, will I need to do anything before flashing to be able to restore them when I'm in the new rom?
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The only thing I'm shaky on is how to handle renaming the files between flashing the radio and the rom while in recovery.
Also, with regards to backups, I have two questions.
1 - after I use clockwork to do a nandroid backup, do I need to move it from the card. In other words, will flashing effect the nandroid backup such that I should copy it on to my computer.
2 - If I use titanium backup to back up my apps, will I need to do anything before flashing to be able to restore them when I'm in the new rom?
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To address the re-naming of files whilst in recovery, you can mount your SD card from clockworkmod recovery by going to mounts and storage > mount USB storage. After you've mounted, just use your Windows/MAC/Linux interface to organize and re-name files.
Regarding your last two questions, no and no. Nandroids, Titanium Backups, SMS+ backups, etc. all save to your SD card in one place or another. So unless you plan on partitioning and/or formatting your SD card before you restore your various backups, then you're fine. However, if you do wipe your SD card at any point, either accidentally or purposely, it is always good to have a copy of it somewhere, so I always like to make sure my SD card is on my computer somewhere with at least one nandroid on it Hope this helps! If you want step-by-steps for going from Froyo to GB, I can help you out with that, just holler.
LAST QUESTIONS (I hope)
After I've flashed the new rom, I've read that you can restore user apps, but not system apps. So the first question is, if reinstall titanium from the APK, will titanium find the backup information that's on the SD card? Second, can you restore the user data as well or will I lose all of that information. If so, can I get it back?
You guys rock. I'm pretty sure this will be a helpful thread for a lot of people like me who need a little reassurance that they won't brick their phone.
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LAST QUESTIONS (I hope)
After I've flashed the new rom, I've read that you can restore user apps, but not system apps. So the first question is, if reinstall titanium from the APK, will titanium find the backup information that's on the SD card? Second, can you restore the user data as well or will I lose all of that information. If so, can I get it back?
You guys rock. I'm pretty sure this will be a helpful thread for a lot of people like me who need a little reassurance that they won't brick their phone.
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Yes, reinstalling titanium backup and using the restore feature is exactly the intended use. Unless you've manually changed the default backup location, it will find it on its own and you can restore both the apps themsevles and the user data (but only if you've backed that up within titanium as well!) However, I don't think titanium backs up sms/mms messages, so you'll have to grab smsbackup+ or a similar application to do that (its free ) Best of luck!
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May I also recommend titanium backup pro? Haha I'm not related to the Dev I promise but if you have a lot of apps the pro version saves a lot of time because you don't have to push install for each iindividual app goodluck!
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May I also recommend titanium backup pro? Haha I'm not related to the Dev I promise but if you have a lot of apps the pro version saves a lot of time because you don't have to push install for each iindividual app goodluck!
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I couldn't agree more, for us crackflashers it is a must +1!
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On the subject of pulling battery while in recovery. For me at least, an easier option is to reboot into bootloader using adb. After flashing your Rom and kernel just type adb reboot bootloader in your command prompt, and no battery pulling required.
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On the subject of pulling battery while in recovery. For me at least, an easier option is to reboot into bootloader using adb. After flashing your Rom and kernel just type adb reboot bootloader in your command prompt, and no battery pulling required.
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This is what I prefer, but I noticed a lot of people like to flash when they're not near a computer
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joshnichols189 said:
May I also recommend titanium backup pro? Haha I'm not related to the Dev I promise but if you have a lot of apps the pro version saves a lot of time because you don't have to push install for each iindividual app goodluck!
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Actually using TB root (free) you can also batch restore apps rather than individually restore., you just click on menu after clicking on backup/restore, and then select batch and it'll show you all your options.
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Actually using TB root (free) you can also batch restore apps rather than individually restore., you just click on menu after clicking on backup/restore, and then select batch and it'll show you all your options.
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You can batch in both versions of Titanium, what he was saying is that with premium you can batch restore your apps and not have to click install and ok on each one after they install - it skips that step, which for me was annoying.
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This is what I prefer, but I noticed a lot of people like to flash when they're not near a computer
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Sounds like bootloader reboot option would be a good addition to CWR.
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Can you restore user app DATA or just the apps themselves?
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Can you restore user app DATA or just the apps themselves?
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You can restore both the application data and the actual .apk
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I just flashed from VirusRom (froyo) to Das BAMF 2.1 Remix. I have tried both the 2 and 2.5 Radio I found in the forums here and I can never connect to 4g. 3g seems to be fine, but I can never get 4g and I am in a very strong 4g area (normally have full bars). Any suggestions as to how I can fix this?
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I just flashed from VirusRom (froyo) to Das BAMF 2.1 Remix. I have tried both the 2 and 2.5 Radio I found in the forums here and I can never connect to 4g. 3g seems to be fine, but I can never get 4g and I am in a very strong 4g area (normally have full bars). Any suggestions as to how I can fix this?
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I myself had some issues with radios as well. I'm not sure if you are having the same problems as I was but here is how I fixed it:
1. Reboot into recovery, wipe cache, wipe dalvik (3 times each, just in case...), re-flash your kernel (here's a shameless plug if you don't already have a favorite kernel - Imoseyon's LeanKernel is killer).
2. Once flashed, make sure your radio of choice (MR2 has been very good for me so far) is on your SD root named as PG05IMG.zip (you can rename or copy the radio by mounting the SD card in recovery by selecting mounts & storage -> mount usb and doing your business there), either pull the battery and power up holding the volume button as described above in this thread or use adb (I found using adb more simple). For adb, type "adb reboot bootloader" - once in hboot, select bootloader and your radio will flash. Once done reboot.
See if that helps as it did for me. If it doesn't, there are plenty of other very clever folks with their eyes on this thread who can help you better.
Best of luck...