[Q] Replacing FRX07 system.ext2 with Sense .ext2 and booting - Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Android General

Basically what I want to do is take the FRX07 bundle.zip and simply replace that system.ext2 with the one from this build (That's a direct link to the .rar file, btw).
The Sense build comes in system.sqsh form and I have already managed to convert that into a working system.ext2.
My dilemma comes in here.. I need help determining which files I need to replace/modify in the initrd.gz/rootfs/system folder/etc. in order to boot this build with the most current features of FRX07 (rootfs and whatnot).
I have some experience with modifying initrd.gz and rootfs images, but I'm still extremely noobish in the sense that I don't know exactly which coding I must change to get the desired effect.
I appreciate any helpful insight in advance!
EDIT: Also, it would be VERY helpful if someone could explain the functions and purposes of the rootfs.img, initrd.gz, and kernel. I have my speculations and assumptions, of course, but knowing for sure gets me a step closer to what I want. again, thanks in advance!!

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maff1989 said:
Basically what I want to do is take the FRX07 bundle.zip and simply replace that system.ext2 with the one from this build (That's a direct link to the .rar file, btw).
The Sense build comes in system.sqsh form and I have already managed to convert that into a working system.ext2.
My dilemma comes in here.. I need help determining which files I need to replace/modify in the initrd.gz/rootfs/system folder/etc. in order to boot this build with the most current features of FRX07 (rootfs and whatnot).
I have some experience with modifying initrd.gz and rootfs images, but I'm still extremely noobish in the sense that I don't know exactly which coding I must change to get the desired effect.
I appreciate any helpful insight in advance!
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90% of the work that went into FRX07 is in system.ext2, not anywhere else. Plus the rootfs itself is designed specifically to work with the system.ext2 from FRX07. That's not to say that it's impossible to modify it, but no forum thread will ever tell you all the changes you'd need to make to get that up and running.

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rpierce99 said:
90% of the work that went into FRX07 is in system.ext2, not anywhere else. Plus the rootfs itself is designed specifically to work with the system.ext2 from FRX07. That's not to say that it's impossible to modify it, but no forum thread will ever tell you all the changes you'd need to make to get that up and running.
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Ohh I see, about the rootfs and the system.ext2. But that's not to say that the work that went into the FRX07 system.ext2 wouldn't be useful for another .ext2
I know the basics of modifying the system and rootfs and I have a general idea of what needs to be done, so all I'm looking for is sorta a nudge in the right direction. I'm not expecting a to-do list, but a little goes a long way.
Plus, I doubt Google would have anything useful on this topic, especially in reference to the Tilt2. Hence, this thread lol.

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tiad8
maff1989 said:
Ohh I see, about the rootfs and the system.ext2. But that's not to say that the work that went into the FRX07 system.ext2 wouldn't be useful for another .ext2
I know the basics of modifying the system and rootfs and I have a general idea of what needs to be done, so all I'm looking for is sorta a nudge in the right direction. I'm not expecting a to-do list, but a little goes a long way.
Plus, I doubt Google would have anything useful on this topic, especially in reference to the Tilt2. Hence, this thread lol.[/QUOTE=maff1989;15812348]
you can ask tiad8 he will help u cuz he's a lover of sense build so he will tell u what to do and actually i think he created dis build so u can vist his site http://www.tiad8.com and ask him and he will help u .
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alaa_hany47 said:
you can ask tiad8 he will help u cuz he's a lover of sense build so he will tell u what to do and actually i think he created dis build so u can vist his site http://www.tiad8.com and ask him and he will help u .
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Couldn't be more wrong. klinux created the Sense build, it was originally called 'rosie' before tiad8 took it and butchered it to make it appear like it was his work...

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alaa_hany47 said:
you can ask tiad8 he will help u cuz he's a lover of sense build so he will tell u what to do and actually i think he created dis build so u can vist his site http://www.tiad8.com and ask him and he will help u .
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Tiad8 doesn't know ****. Pardon the French. But thanks for the suggestion.

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arrrghhh said:
Couldn't be more wrong. klinux created the Sense build, it was originally called 'rosie' before tiad8 took it and butchered it to make it appear like it was his work...
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I noticed his skills in butchering.

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what base are you using for the sense build? I have a successful build booting. The problem I have is with the sqsh file. If I unsquash it and try to rebuild it I get an error on boot. How did you convert it over? And do you have a working radio?

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Never mind. I got it from the first post. That one is really slow port of Hero build. I have one that is a direct port and a lot smoother with the exception of the radio not working. But I am using completely updated rootfs, kernel, and initrd. The ones from xdandroid work just fine. But I use these kernels. I dunno if they are different from the ones directly from xdandroid site.

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taylorhome11 said:
But I use these kernels. I dunno if they are different from the ones directly from xdandroid site.
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That's XDAndroid's repo for kernels... There's a .35 and .39 tree there as well.

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arrrghhh said:
That's XDAndroid's repo for kernels... There's a .35 and .39 tree there as well.
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Thanks for clearing that up