Odined DI01package3.tar.md5 without any special manuvers when coming back to stock from both CM7 and MIUI MTD.
Allowed OTA update to get back to EDO4.
Is this a viable option or was I just lucky? I have had no problems.
Posted this under stickies thread in Fascinate Development relating to stock recovery from CM7 but no answers. If this works generally for everyone it is much simpler than the method proposed. I wouldn't claim to be able to say so for sure however.
It's viable, but why not use the DL09 package that is floating around here? You'd have one less update to download and go through.
Simplicity
Simplicity. No worries regarding extra steps, no pit file used, no repartitioning checked. Just DIO1 and done. I made a sandwich while the extra step occured in OTA. (believe me I look like I've had a few sandwhiches)
thedoman said:
Simplicity. No worries regarding extra steps, no pit file used, no repartitioning checked. Just DIO1 and done. I made a sandwich while the extra step occured in OTA. (believe me I look like I've had a few sandwhiches)
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You are taking an unneeded chance of not properly re-partitioning your phone doing it that way. If CM7 reformats partitions to yaffs2 (which it does), and currently we have no utility that converts from yaffs2 to rfs, why in the world would you NOT put a check in the re-partition box in Odin and take that chance? The PIT file is used for proper partitioning.
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So, if odin the di01 worked, does that mean it does the repartioning and doesn't require a pit file?
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Grimis said:
So, if odin the di01 worked, does that mean it does the repartioning and doesn't require a pit file?
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No, the PIT file and checking the repartition box does the repartitioning.
I'm starting to wonder if repartitioning is actually necessary as it seems a lot of people have been flashing back to DL09 as well without using the PIT and also haven't had any issues. Does anyone know the actual reason for repartionining? I'm not saying it isn't necessary, mind you -- this is an honest question. I'm just wondering if there's a technical explanation other than "because you don't want to take any chances," or to put it another way: what could specifically go wrong if you don't repartition?
I'd like to know this answer as well.
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I'm starting to wonder if repartitioning is actually necessary as it seems a lot of people have been flashing back to DL09 as well without using the PIT and also haven't had any issues. Does anyone know the actual reason for repartionining? I'm not saying it isn't necessary, mind you -- this is an honest question. I'm just wondering if there's a technical explanation other than "because you don't want to take any chances," or to put it another way: what could specifically go wrong if you don't repartition?
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Id like to know... it doesn't make a difference since you just odin 2 files .. not time consuming or anything but id like to know the reason and maybe those partitions can even make TW run faster ...idk speaking outta my ass lol
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Kidserious is right. I had problems later and ended up odining DLO9 as described and everything has been smooth. Heed the advice in the stickies regarding this. There is no shortcut.
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While there are many how to threads on pretty much everything, theres not much going into deeper details. While ofc any of us wishing to learn has google and can find many answers, its just from here the the answers mean a little more. My fear is, my self included, is that there are many of us with misconceptions on some of the inner workings or just bad knowledge. Just to be clear this is to clear up exactly what some of the terms we hear and use actually mean as well as some of the practices.
For example
Regarding Odin
How many partitions exist on the internal memory, and what are there functions.
What exactly does the PIT file do.
What all does the TAR file contain (full package) and how does it write to the partitions.
What is the csc option?
What else should we know about odin?
Why has nobody removed the phone option for our purposes here?
Voodoo, exactly what partition is it changing and how is it actually converting.
Which cache is used for what and where is it stored?
Just some things off the top of my head that i don't have a complete understanding of and wish to learn more. Again for this thread at least i am looking for some details from people that actually do understand. There are many of us that can spew out answers to these and more that are just close to right without a full comprehension.
This is for learning and not just getting enough to get you through a problem as im sure many of us are guilty of
I found the same problem when I first got into Android but this is more a forum for developers who know what they are doing.
MattRussNC said:
How many partitions exist on the internal memory, and what are there functions.
What exactly does the PIT file do.
What all does the TAR file contain (full package) and how does it write to the partitions.
What is the csc option?
What else should we know about odin?
Why has nobody removed the phone option for our purposes here?
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There are I think about 10-11 partitions on the internal storage. You have /system, /data, /cache, /dbdata, modem, bootloader, secondary bootloader, kernel, recovery, there is a partition dedicated for OTA updates, and another one as well, though I'm not sure what it is for. There may be more as well.
The PIT file is the partition information table, which tells Odin where each partition starts/ends.
The TAR file can contain any of a number of items for flashing, and they'll get flashed to the appropriate partitions based on their name.
factoryfs.rfs=/system
dbdata.rfs=/dbdata
cache.rfs=/cache
movinand.bin=/data
param.lfs=the .lfs partition, not sure exactly what it does
boot.bin=bootloader
sbl.bin=secondary bootloader
modem.bin=modem/radio/baseband
zImage=kernel
recovery.bin=recovery kernel
Adding a md5 sum to the tar file and renaming it to .tar.md5 allows for built in error correction.
Not sure what csc mode is, but I've never seen it used, so I'd avoid it.
Odin is a tool created by Samsung as far as I'm aware for flashing their phones. No one has the source, or knows exactly where the tool came from, so that is also likely why no one has removed the phone button, because you'd have to HEX edit the executable to remove it, and there is no telling what effects it may have, so it's better to just leave it alone.
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Voodoo, exactly what partition is it changing and how is it actually converting.
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Voodoo converts the primary partitions of the phone, /system, /data, /cache, /dbdata. It converts by backing up the data to a file, reformatting the partition, then restoring the data from the file. If it didn't backup the data, it'd just be formatting the system.
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Which cache is used for what and where is it stored?
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Cache is similar to a temporary storage area for files that are created and used frequently/semi-frequently. The files there aren't fully needed, but help speed up the system.
phonefiend said:
I found the same problem when I first got into Android but this is more a forum for developers who know what they are doing.
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Well I do believe I would have to argue that most people that visit this forum knows what they are doing. While a great many here including myself that knows enough to get by, we would all be better off knowing more. Also since this is q&a forum I thought it would be a good place to ask and learn more then "how do root"
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Had no idea there was that many partitions. What was the reason that radios couldn't be flashed to the proper partition along with everything else? (as in why we always have to flash the modems on thee own)
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Had no idea there was that many partitions. What was the reason that radios couldn't be flashed to the proper partition along with everything else? (as in why we always have to flash the modems on thee own)
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No one is completely sure how to flash a full modem file via recovery, and it may not be possible without using stock recovery. The only tried and true method that is know for flashing full modem.bin files is Odin (and Heimdall), so that's why it's always a separate step.
MattRussNC said:
Well I do believe I would have to argue that most people that visit this forum knows what they are doing. While a great many here including myself that knows enough to get by, we would all be better off knowing more. Also since this is q&a forum I thought it would be a good place to ask and learn more then "how do root"
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I think you misinterpreted my post. I'm just saying I also was looking for the same information you want but it didn't seem that the people in the know wanted to explain all the details you're looking for. It seems in your case someone at least tried to answer some of you questions, which is great.
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I think you misinterpreted my post. I'm just saying I also was looking for the same information you want but it didn't seem that the people in the know wanted to explain all the details you're looking for. It seems in your case someone at least tried to answer some of you questions, which is great.
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People are much more likely to answer questions when they're posted in the correct section. You also tend to get questions answered if you join IRC and ask things, but don't expect to get everything handed to you, there is likely to be some work/searching on your own part as well.
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People are much more likely to answer questions when they're posted in the correct section. You also tend to get questions answered if you join IRC and ask things, but don't expect to get everything handed to you, there is likely to be some work/searching on your own part as well.
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Thank you for the answers to those first off. My apologies if i placed this in the wrong section, i thought this part was open for these types of questions.
Im sure irc is a great place to learn a great deal, however i fear asking in irc things that have been discussed many times. While searching will absolutely give you a very basic knowledge it is often repeated from those that don't fully understand it and may have it a little off. This isnt a cut at anybody as it should fall to the lower tiers to answer to the common issues that arise. However that kind of information is normally only good for solving a problem. For when there is no trouble and one wishes to know more about what they just did instead of how they did it, things fall short. Just about every member here can root, cwm flash, and odin but how many of us truly understand the process in detail. i know i dont, but i would like to. Thats what im looking for in this thread. Not how to do what we do, but whats taking place underneath.
Thanks again for the answers so far.
if this is in the wrong area and doesn't getting removed please let it fade.
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People are much more likely to answer questions when they're posted in the correct section. You also tend to get questions answered if you join IRC and ask things, but don't expect to get everything handed to you, there is likely to be some work/searching on your own part as well.
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You're right about IRC being the place where questions may be answered. As far as searching, I can tell you a lot of the technical details aren't answered here.
MattRussNC said:
Thank you for the answers to those first off. My apologies if i placed this in the wrong section, i thought this part was open for these types of questions.
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This is the proper place for questions. The problem is that many people will post their questions similar to this in the development forum, and that just gets the thread no where. And searching for technical info is difficult because usually you get flooded with useless stuff in your search.
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There are I think about 10-11 partitions on the internal storage. You have /system, /data, /cache, /dbdata, modem, bootloader, secondary bootloader, kernel, recovery, there is a partition dedicated for OTA updates, and another one as well, though I'm not sure what it is for. There may be more as well.
The PIT file is the partition information table, which tells Odin where each partition starts/ends.
The TAR file can contain any of a number of items for flashing, and they'll get flashed to the appropriate partitions based on their name.
factoryfs.rfs=/system
dbdata.rfs=/dbdata
cache.rfs=/cache
movinand.bin=/data
param.lfs=the .lfs partition, not sure exactly what it does
boot.bin=bootloader
sbl.bin=secondary bootloader
modem.bin=modem/radio/baseband
zImage=kernel
recovery.bin=recovery kernel
Adding a md5 sum to the tar file and renaming it to .tar.md5 allows for built in error correction.
Not sure what csc mode is, but I've never seen it used, so I'd avoid it.
Odin is a tool created by Samsung as far as I'm aware for flashing their phones. No one has the source, or knows exactly where the tool came from, so that is also likely why no one has removed the phone button, because you'd have to HEX edit the executable to remove it, and there is no telling what effects it may have, so it's better to just leave it alone.
Voodoo converts the primary partitions of the phone, /system, /data, /cache, /dbdata. It converts by backing up the data to a file, reformatting the partition, then restoring the data from the file. If it didn't backup the data, it'd just be formatting the system.
Cache is similar to a temporary storage area for files that are created and used frequently/semi-frequently. The files there aren't fully needed, but help speed up the system.
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I was wondering some of those terms my self.
thanks for all the Great info,
One thing been bugging me lately. Most likely every one has experienced the need to either wipe the caches more then once or flash multiple times for success. How is it that wiping cache is not 100%. Why does flashing a rom more then once sometimes yield different results when done the exact same way?
i believe the phone button in odin is to flash radio/modem alone
which we unfortunately do not have (yet)
the phone button and other buttons are still there because the gsm ones, like the captivate and vibrant, are using it
jk0l said:
i believe the phone button in odin is to flash radio/modem alone
which we unfortunately do not have (yet)
the phone button and other buttons are still there because the gsm ones, like the captivate and vibrant, are using it
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I've only flashed the modem/radio by itself in the PDA button like everything else. As far as I know, we only flash things for the Fascinate through the PDA button (except of course for the atlas v2.2 PIT file.) That includes ROMs bundled in an ODIN package, modems/radios, and recoveries.
jk0l said:
i believe the phone button in odin is to flash radio/modem alone
which we unfortunately do not have (yet)
the phone button and other buttons are still there because the gsm ones, like the captivate and vibrant, are using it
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The phone button is for completely different devices, likely their regular, non-smartphone, devices. It is not meant for flashing anything for the Fascinate.
Could have found a better place i guess but this will do. Noticed we are still without a FAQ aside from the outdated one as well as the guide. I thought perhaps some discussion on what should be included in a FAQ was in order to fill the gap.
Simple basic guides are important and have there place, however as one can use links to more details there is no reason not to have a comprehensive guide.
Just a thought. Most of us know the basics of what root is and how to gain that access. Most of us also has no idea exactly how get root manually without following instructions either. So what i was hoping for in the next guide
Q= What is root ?
A= Super user access needed for apps that need more control over your device like titanium backup
For more information click here
Then give the full out dev definition including the details that require reading up to understand. For those that want to learn.
Q= How do i root ?
A= Flash this package in odin (and give the dl link as well as a odin guide link)
For more information click here
Have the full process laid out by what needs to be done in shell without giving the copy and paste instructions. For those that want to understand what they are doing more than just doing it.
Just thought it would be nice if our next guide could be useful to more then just beginners.
So I constantly read people say when you go back to stock use the pit file to repartition, I myself have never done it, but for those who have, what have you seen it fix?
repartitioning the internal memory is similar to reformatting and installing windows on a pc. Its a fresh start and everything is wiped clean. Its a must when coming from a mtd rom back to touch wiz because the file systems are different between the roms. I even do it when switching to any rom. I dont like flashing over the top of something existing, it usually leaves error behind...which causes wierd issues like the touchscreen freezing etc...
Just to clarify, it' s the internal memory that is re partitioned when you're using the pit file. Like Droidstyle said is like re partitioning your hard drive before making a fresh windows install
PWGB,TKSGB10-05, adren shot xv, honeycomb2.02, ec09 radio.
Sorry, I know what re-partitioning is, I just havn't really seen many issues, I might just need to do it on my phone tonight just to see if it will run better for me.
laureanop said:
Just to clarify, it' s the internal memory that is re partitioned when you're using the pit file. Like Droidstyle said is like re partitioning your hard drive before making a fresh windows install
PWGB,TKSGB10-05, adren shot xv, honeycomb2.02, ec09 radio.
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That's correct...atlas 2.2 pit file is used to "map" the files into the correct location and having repartition checked leaves a blank partition for the files to be written on. Edited post, thanks!
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jazzyjames said:
Sorry, I know what re-partitioning is, I just havn't really seen many issues, I might just need to do it on my phone tonight just to see if it will run better for me.
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It fixes issues like freezing touch screen and random force closes etc... only if its not known issue with the rom/kernal that your currently running. if your not experiencing any abnormal behavior like this, than there is no reason to do it.
The pit file does not repartition the memory having the option checked does. The pit has the instructions of where files go on a blank partition.
good day.
Thats correct although anytime I have ever used the pit in odin, repartition normally auto checks. Thanks for carifying this!
chopper the dog said:
The pit file does not repartition the memory having the option checked does. The pit has the instructions of where files go on a blank partition.
good day.
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So the process of odin wipes while the pit instructs the files where to go?
PWGB,TKSGB10-05, adren shot xv, honeycomb2.02, ec09 radio.
laureanop said:
So the process of odin wipes while the pit instructs the files where to go?
PWGB,TKSGB10-05, adren shot xv, honeycomb2.02, ec09 radio.
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Yep... if you watch the log in odin it's referred to as "mapping".
If you "repartition" make sure you also install bootloaders. The bootloader mapping is different on different ROMs. If the partition tables say something other then the location of the actual bootloaders, then you may end up with a dead brick.
It's best to be safe and think of the PIT as another bootloader. If everything works, then don't mess with it. Otherwise, flash the PIT, IBL+PBL, SBL, and PARAMS as a group.
long story short, I accidentally formatted the emmc through CWM. Cannot flash anything via ODIN nor CWM nothing sticks. It only loads up into the last rom I had on there and force closes on everything. Any ideas on how to unbrick this? Based on my readings, i basically deleted the internal sd card and screwed up the partitions i believe. can a pit file fix this? any insight will be appreciated thanks!!
What if you tick repartition when you odin. Have you tried that? Or Maybe someone will know how to dump the files you need in adb...
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crielstar said:
What if you tick repartition when you odin. Have you tried that? Or Maybe someone will know how to dump the files you need in adb...
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do not click repartition in odin
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richscd2 said:
long story short, I accidentally formatted the emmc through CWM. Cannot flash anything via ODIN nor CWM nothing sticks. It only loads up into the last rom I had on there and force closes on everything. Any ideas on how to unbrick this? Based on my readings, i basically deleted the internal sd card and screwed up the partitions i believe. can a pit file fix this? any insight will be appreciated thanks!!
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If you're still within the return window, you could always hard brick your phone and go exchange it. Pretend like you don't know what happened. This isnt the most honest approach but may be the easiest.
Basically, I went to flash AOKP and a a fluxi kernel update today since I hadn't updated in a week and when I went to choose the file from the internal SD card, I'm getting the message: "E:Can't find /emmc/"
I have no clue how this would happen at all nor how to fix and I don't have an external SD card. Anyone know anything about this or how to fix it?
Sorry, I can't help
But I am in the same boat....
Try reflashing the orginal firmware and bootloader. It worked for me on my mytouch 4g.
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have you tried selecting install from sdcard instead of specifying the internal?
depends on what kernel you are on as to what the sdcard mapping is.....
johnnyham89 said:
Try reflashing the orginal firmware and bootloader. It worked for me on my mytouch 4g.
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Yup he is rite revert back to stock with odin and check the repartion box not sure how u had it happen to u but I had to do the same when. I messed up formatting my emmc from my PC but this will fix it u have to reroot and all that happy fun stuff but at least it should get u back up and running
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johnnyham89 said:
Try reflashing the orginal firmware and bootloader. It worked for me on my mytouch 4g.
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Pirateghost said:
have you tried selecting install from sdcard instead of specifying the internal?
depends on what kernel you are on as to what the sdcard mapping is.....
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oddspec said:
Yup he is rite revert back to stock with odin and check the repartion box not sure how u had it happen to u but I had to do the same when. I messed up formatting my emmc from my PC but this will fix it u have to reroot and all that happy fun stuff but at least it should get u back up and running
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Thanks for all the support guys. Looks like I should have stayed up a little later.
I'm downloading the stock stuff now and I'll see how that goes.
@pirateghost- I can get the ROM on and flash through the sdcard, but the external card won't mount through CWM. It's also having different issues once I am running the ROM (Gallery not showing images, but showing music... weird stuff). I'm not totally effed, but I would like to have my access back.
That's if I understand your suggestion.
Thanks again guys.
oddspec said:
Yup he is rite revert back to stock with odin and check the repartion box not sure how u had it happen to u but I had to do the same when. I messed up formatting my emmc from my PC but this will fix it u have to reroot and all that happy fun stuff but at least it should get u back up and running
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I'm back to stock, but I cannot get odin to run when I have repartition checked...
I either get the red square that says "fail" or it hangs on 'SetupConnection'
I'm trying the one-click method creepyncrawly posted here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1313659
update: Nope- still can't mount the \emmc\ partition.
Thanks again guys.
jamieaxall said:
I'm back to stock, but I cannot get odin to run when I have repartition checked...
I either get the red square that says "fail" or it hangs on 'SetupConnection'
I'm trying the one-click method creepyncrawly posted here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1313659
update: Nope- still can't mount the \emmc\ partition.
Thanks again guys.
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Ugg sounds like it mite be corrupt if odin won't partion it sorry I'm at a loss here
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Pretty sure a pit file is needed for repartitioning
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Pirateghost said:
Pretty sure a pit file is needed for repartitioning
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Well, I found one in creepyncrawly's signature but I'm hesitant to use it...
(If I did use it though, would I throw it in the .tar file and change the .ini file for odin?)
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I'm not sure all hope is lost.
I think that I just have a limited understanding of the situation...
So I'm back to the stock ROM and the gallery app picks up the photos on my sd card. Not only that, but esfile explorer says that there is a /sdcard/external_sd/ path and allows me access to it. Plays music and all that stuff. Pretty cool, huh?
So at that point (last time and the time before that) I was tempted to root, which I did using zedomax/odin. All went fine, but that's when I lost access to the external card. Again.
Weird.
jamieaxall said:
Well, I found one in creepyncrawly's signature but I'm hesitant to use it...
(If I did use it though, would I throw it in the .tar file and change the .ini file for odin?)
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I'm not sure all hope is lost.
I think that I just have a limited understanding of the situation...
So I'm back to the stock ROM and the gallery app picks up the photos on my sd card. Not only that, but esfile explorer says that there is a /sdcard/external_sd/ path and allows me access to it. Plays music and all that stuff. Pretty cool, huh?
So at that point (last time and the time before that) I was tempted to root, which I did using zedomax/odin. All went fine, but that's when I lost access to the external card. Again.
Weird.
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Damn man, you havent searched this forum at all have you?
zedomax's **** is not liked around here. no wonder you had issues. wanna post here and ask questions here, dont use **** from other sites. Tho that should be a no brainer to most.
You were already answered about the kernal thing, we have two kernals that switch sdcard locations.
This time, follow the guides here, and read. all IS answered
MotoMudder77 said:
Damn man, you havent searched this forum at all have you?
zedomax's **** is not liked around here. no wonder you had issues. wanna post here and ask questions here, dont use **** from other sites. Tho that should be a no brainer to most.
You were already answered about the kernal thing, we have two kernals that switch sdcard locations.
This time, follow the guides here, and read. all IS answered
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K. Thanks.
MotoMudder77 said:
Damn man, you havent searched this forum at all have you?
zedomax's **** is not liked around here. no wonder you had issues. wanna post here and ask questions here, dont use **** from other sites. Tho that should be a no brainer to most.
You were already answered about the kernal thing, we have two kernals that switch sdcard locations.
This time, follow the guides here, and read. all IS answered
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Damn man, why are you upset over this? Clearly someone new is in need, why turn them away with hostility? Why not point them in the right direction?
I don't see the point of being abrasive in situations like this, what gain is there to be had?
If I were to go about repartitioning the flash, what should I/would I need to do to preserve current partition layout, making sure I can easily restore to "normal". Obviously backup all the partitions, what else though?
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If I were to go about repartitioning the flash, what should I/would I need to do to preserve current partition layout, making sure I can easily restore to "normal". Obviously backup all the partitions, what else though?
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I might be wrong but from what I read in other threads, repartitioning the SIII is not as easy as for instance the HTC Desire and might brick your device with a high probability. maybe someone with more experience could answer your question though.
Nvr do re partition in odin. just tick f reset time and auto reboot ONLY unless the instructions asked u to do else.
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JellyYogurt said:
Nvr do re partition in odin. just tick f reset time and auto reboot ONLY unless the instructions asked u to do else.
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No, I think you misunderstand.
A. I wouldn't use Odin, I'd use Heimdall
B. I INTEND to repartition my device as part of a project I'm working on.
You are working outside the known universe for S3 users, I've heard of no-one else attempting repartition.
EMMC chip in this device appears to be very fragile, best of luck with your experiment.
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boomboomer said:
You are working outside the known universe for S3 users, I've heard of no-one else attempting repartition.
EMMC chip in this device appears to be very fragile, best of luck with your experiment.
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Fragile; how so? I can accomplish what I want with loop files but I'd rather use partitions.
one-zero-two-four said:
Fragile; how so? I can accomplish what I want with loop files but I'd rather use partitions.
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Try reading the hundreds of threads where people are left with a hard brick and odin can't even flash a pit, the title of insane bug for the emmc chip says it all. Also many posts by users of cache 'improving' software, again left with a hard brick after resizing a partition.
If you can change/restore the partition structure, without replacing the emmc chip, you'll be one up on everyone else.