Does anyone else have this problem? I have pretty much given up on trying to transfer files from my pc to my phone while running Linux.
I would guesstimate, 85% of the time, the transfered file gets corrupted. It happens on different phones and different Linux distros.
I would think the two would work well together since they both run on a Linux kernel.
Perhaps someone here knows a solution? Google gives me nothing. Hopefully it's not just me.
Oh and Gnome-Shell got totally borked by some recent updates. Ugg.
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Does anyone else have this problem? I have pretty much given up on trying to transfer files from my pc to my phone while running Linux.
I would guesstimate, 85% of the time, the transfered file gets corrupted. It happens on different phones and different Linux distros.
I would think the two would work well together since they both run on a Linux kernel.
Perhaps someone here knows a solution? Google gives me nothing. Hopefully it's not just me.
Oh and Gnome-Shell got totally borked by some recent updates. Ugg.
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you transferred your files using adb or mount it then copy?
Mount then transfer via gui.
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Mount then transfer via gui.
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hmm....... weird. it works fine for me(ubuntu 11.10, and ubuntu 12.04). Maybe you can try to use adb push and see whether there's any corruptions in the file or not?
Have you tried ftp transfer?
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I'll try those methods but was hoping to uncover why this happens.
Guess I'll just keep firing up virtual box to do file transfers. Would love to dump Windows altogether.
If not for occasional gaming, and quirks like this, Windows would be out the window.
ZWYATT said:
I'll try those methods but was hoping to uncover why this happens.
Guess I'll just keep firing up virtual box to do file transfers. Would love to dump Windows altogether.
If not for occasional gaming, and quirks like this, Windows would be out the window.
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It should be okay actually, not sure why the file corrupts. I had tried to copy some files from my linux partition to my windows partition and my windows partition is gone(MFT corrupted) but I do get that because my windows partition is using NTFS while the linux partition is on EXT4. But in your case, both of it should be EXT3/EXT4 so I don't kinda get it as well lol.
btw, try to use rsync and see if it works
I use QtADB with a variety of devices on Ubuntu and mint and have never had an issue with corruption. But then I don't have issues writing to windoze partitions either, I'd make sure all the correct file system drivers are installed.
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No issues writing to other partitions or ntfs partitions.
Maybe I need a fat32 driver. I dunno. I use Mint 13.
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No issues writing to other partitions or ntfs partitions.
Maybe I need a fat32 driver. I dunno. I use Mint 13.
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it doesn't happen always. Try to write a big file to a ntfs partition then you'll get it
Incorrect. I transfer files greater than 2GB to my ntfs partition from my ext4 quite often. Movies which I then transfer to phone after booting into winblows.
Never a single corruption transferring on hard disk.
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It should be okay actually, not sure why the file corrupts. I had tried to copy some files from my linux partition to my windows partition and my windows partition is gone(MFT corrupted) but I do get that because my windows partition is using NTFS while the linux partition is on EXT4. But in your case, both of it should be EXT3/EXT4 so I don't kinda get it as well lol.
btw, try to use rsync and see if it works
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My "main" sd card partition is fat32, then a small ext4 partition that link2sd uses.
However, I can create a bootable, live usb stick in Mint using gnome usb creator without a hitch. That usb drive is fat32 to be compatible with pc bios.
So, it pretty much has to be with the way Linux interacts with Android.
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My "main" sd card partition is fat32, then a small ext4 partition that link2sd uses.
However, I can create a bootable, live usb stick in Mint using gnome usb creator without a hitch. That usb drive is fat32 to be compatible with pc bios.
So, it pretty much has to be with the way Linux interacts with Android.
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But I don't have a problem, ok I rarely transfer files larger than 2gb, i suggest the problem is with your setup
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I spent hours trying to findout how to convert my sd car for ext4 format with no luck. I dont have a evo or other phone to help me with this. Is there any other way I can use windows to get my sd setup for roms that use ext4? Thx
Y not do it in recovery??
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how you do this? my understanding you cant get amon ra for evo 3d so thats not an option for me
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I spent hours trying to findout how to convert my sd car for ext4 format with no luck. I dont have a evo or other phone to help me with this. Is there any other way I can use windows to get my sd setup for roms that use ext4? Thx
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I was going to tell you to use TWRP, but I see it doesn't format, yet. So, here's what I have done in the past. I use gparted in LINUX. Now, my laptop and netbook are dual boot, Win/LINUX. If you don't want to install LINUX, go download a live LINUX distro and burn it to CD or DVD, whichever it takes. I've used Ubuntu for this and it's what I have on my laptop and netbook. Then, after you burn it as an iso, put it in your computer and reboot into it. gparted is found under the Administrative on the taskbar. I generally will put my microsd into a reader and plug it into my computer. Sometimes your reader will show up on the desktop, but if not, just go to Places on the on the taskbar, and click My Computer. If you need more help, give me a shout.
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Is there any other way I can use windows to get my sd setup for roms that use ext4? Thx
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not sure what utilities windows has for ext4 partition formatting. perhaps a google search might turn up something useful? i know in ubuntu, as stated above, gparted works well. another option to the ubuntu live cd and the dual booting ubuntu is to run a VM of ubuntu. just to add another option!
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I was going to tell you to use TWRP, but I see it doesn't format, yet.
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long manual process:
grab the arm compiled ext4 formatting binary used in amonra recovery off his github and manually run the commands. the commands should be found in his github source .. can prob grep for the format menu (usually in recovery.c or recovery_ui.c for a starting point) and follow the menu logic out to the exact command being sent to the ext4 formatting binary along with the arguments.
hope that might help those wanting to manually format ext4 partitions on their sdcard!
After trying to figure out how to get my 16 gb sd back instead if only having 70 mb partition I screwed something up by deleting the partition and some how made the whole sd bad and now my card won't even read. I'm rooted but don't see a market, nothing no apps but I have cwm so idk weird I can't figure it out so ne help on fixing my sd would be great thanks
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When you say it won' t read are you refering to from within the NT? This issue has been discussed and the easiest way is to format the SD from within the NT.
If you hear the ding dong upon inserting and ejecting the SD card fom the nook chances are pretty good you will be able to format it.
I assume you are NOT running CM7 and if you are ignore the above and RUN as fast as you can away from any formating within to NT. LoL
I had this same problem. I couldn't figure out a way to do it in windows so someone else chime in that knows more than me.
What I had to do was put it in a linux machine and using gParted find the menu option to create a new partition table then select msdos for the type. Hope you have a linux machine handy.
Good luck!
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I had this same problem. I couldn't figure out a way to do it in windows so someone else chime in that knows more than me.
What I had to do was put it in a linux machine and using gParted find the menu option to create a new partition table then select msdos for the type. Hope you have a linux machine handy.
Good luck!
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This is a sure fire way. I didn't referance it because not many users have access to a Linux machine.
If formating within the NT doesn't work this will for sure!!
No Linux sorrie but yeah didn't think about the nook doing it I'll try and see if not my 16gb is bricked till I can figure something out thanks for the responses
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Careful with what Land Master said, If you're running CM7 you'll have troubles. I tried it after I did the new rom and luckily got an error message and didn't brick my device but there have been lots of reports of that happening.
If you have a usb stick lying around you can make a live boot usb with unetbootin. It should have gparted on any distro you choose from the list.
So now I got the card to show on the nook but now it won't show up on the computer so idk what's going on with this sd card I really would hate to get another sd card
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The card itself is pefectly fine and you can always run either the live cd for gparted or you can run a live cd of any linux distro and have access to the program. A live cd means the distro runs from the cd and doesnt touch your Hard drive at all so theres zero chance you will mess up your pc. Heres what I would do in your case. I would download and burn one of the millions of linux distros out there and then unplug the Hard drive from the computer so that it doesnt get wiped at all then put the disc in and boot from it then use gparted to correct the sdcard issue.
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The card itself is pefectly fine and you can always run either the live cd for gparted or you can run a live cd of any linux distro and have access to the program. A live cd means the distro runs from the cd and doesnt touch your Hard drive at all so theres zero chance you will mess up your pc. Heres what I would do in your case. I would download and burn one of the millions of linux distros out there and then unplug the Hard drive from the computer so that it doesnt get wiped at all then put the disc in and boot from it then use gparted to correct the sdcard issue.
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Someone said I can do a boot from usb but im also on Windows 7 so there's no gparted clone for Windows lol?
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Someone said I can do a boot from usb but im also on Windows 7 so there's no gparted clone for Windows lol?
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Unetbootin (referenced above by Binary_Aegis) is a WINDOWS program that is used to make a bootable memory stick. Once done you will boot into the memory stick without the need to "install" Linux on you Windows Hard Drive.
Google it for more information but it was an excellent suggestion!
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Unetbootin (referenced above by Binary_Aegis) is a WINDOWS program that is used to make a bootable memory stick. Once done you will boot into the memory stick without the need to "install" Linux on you Windows Hard Drive.
Google it for more information but it was an excellent suggestion!
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OK thanks what's the required memory? Also if it's to big for my usb I guess ill use my phones sd lol
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Everyone has access to a linux machine as long as they own a cd burner or a 2gb usb stick.
Download ubuntu and either burn it to a cd, or make a bootable usb drive (instructions are right there on the ubuntu download page on how to make a bootable usb drive).
Put the drive or cd in the computer, turn computer on, select the first option on the menu. (live boot or whatever) This will boot you into a ubuntu machine capable of running gparted.
To access Gparted from that live desktop, do the following:
1. open a terminal (ctrl+alt+T or ctrl+shift+T I don't remember which offhand)
2. with terminal window open type in: sudo passwd root <press enter>
3. type in a password. something short, reenter it when asked.
4. now type: su<press enter>
5. put in the password you just made.
6. now type" gparted
The Gparted window will open and automatically scan for all connected drives. Figure out which one is your sdcard, make changes, exit.
Restart pc from ubuntu menu and remove cd/usb drive.
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Everyone has access to a linux machine as long as they own a cd burner or a 2gb usb stick.
Download ubuntu and either burn it to a cd, or make a bootable usb drive (instructions are right there on the ubuntu download page on how to make a bootable usb drive).
Put the drive or cd in the computer, turn computer on, select the first option on the menu. (live boot or whatever) This will boot you into a ubuntu machine capable of running gparted.
To access Gparted from that live desktop, do the following:
1. open a terminal (ctrl+alt+T or ctrl+shift+T I don't remember which offhand)
2. with terminal window open type in: sudo passwd root <press enter>
3. type in a password. something short, reenter it when asked.
4. now type: su<press enter>
5. put in the password you just made.
6. now type" gparted
The Gparted window will open and automatically scan for all connected drives. Figure out which one is your sdcard, make changes, exit.
Restart pc from ubuntu menu and remove cd/usb drive.
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Great information here! I linked this post in This Thread. I hope you don't mind.
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Great information here! I linked this post in This Thread. I hope you don't mind.
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Thanks u i dont mind ur helping and maybe this thread can help others who delete their partition bc they thought it would delete the boot partition that was created with root making a 16gb sd a 70 mb sd. So yea trying to get my 16 back screwed everything up so yeah I'm sure there's others like me so thank u foreal
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I had that issue when I playing around with the Indirect root method for sd card and what not. I lurked around the forums and tried a program called EASEUS Partition Master. From there I could delete the partition and reformatted the whole sd card to fat32 and that restored function to it. Another issue I ran into was that the reader from my NT wasn't picking up the sd card, but luckily my laptop had an sd card reader and that picked it up.
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I had that issue when I playing around with the Indirect root method for sd card and what not. I lurked around the forums and tried a program called EASEUS Partition Master. From there I could delete the partition and reformatted the whole sd card to fat32 and that restored function to it. Another issue I ran into was that the reader from my NT wasn't picking up the sd card, but luckily my laptop had an sd card reader and that picked it up.
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See the problem I'm having now is i got the card working its back to normal but for some odd reason it won't show on the computer ne more. So I'm thinking a driver on the computer for showing the sd is messed up somewhere. So I'm wondering exactly where and how to get to these drivers to uninstal and rehook the nook and put the drivers back on there. So ne insight on this feel free to lmk k thanks
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See the problem I'm having now is i got the card working its back to normal but for some odd reason it won't show on the computer ne more. So I'm thinking a driver on the computer for showing the sd is messed up somewhere. So I'm wondering exactly where and how to get to these drivers to uninstal and rehook the nook and put the drivers back on there. So ne insight on this feel free to lmk k thanks
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I had the same problem, the problem is that the NT can actually read sd cards better than windows. This happened to me when I reformatted but did not change the type of the partition table. Are you sure you created a new partition table of the msdos type?
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I had the same problem, the problem is that the NT can actually read sd cards better than windows. This happened to me when I reformatted but did not change the type of the partition table. Are you sure you created a new partition table of the msdos type?
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The only way that I've found to allow Windows to recognize more than just the first listed SD partition is to install drivers to make the card a Local Disk instead of a Removable Disk.
This would be extremely useful for users who run the SD version of CM7, where the image creates a four partitions with the 4th being all of your user data.
Here is the tutorial on how to modify and install the Local Disk drivers:
http://www.getusb.info/usb-hack-turn-a-usb-stick-into-a-hard-drive-or-local-disk/
In theory, if you use a USB to SD adapter, this should work, but it's not working for me. I thought all XP drivers were compatible with Windows 7, but maybe that isn't correct.
Anyone else want to give it a shot?
Ahh, the old hitachi drivers. I posted a guide about them some weeks ago. They will work on Windows 7, just not the 64bit version of it. Where exactly are you having problems with it?
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I have problems exactly where you say. It seems that the drivers aren't compatible with my 64bit operating system.
Any chance I could modify the driver to make it work?
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The only way that I've found to allow Windows to recognize more than just the first listed SD partition is to install drivers to make the card a Local Disk instead of a Removable Disk.
This would be extremely useful for users who run the SD version of CM7, where the image creates a four partitions with the 4th being all of your user data.
Here is the tutorial on how to modify and install the Local Disk drivers:
http://www.getusb.info/usb-hack-turn-a-usb-stick-into-a-hard-drive-or-local-disk/
In theory, if you use a USB to SD adapter, this should work, but it's not working for me. I thought all XP drivers were compatible with Windows 7, but maybe that isn't correct.
Anyone else want to give it a shot?
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What happens if you install a 32-bit Windows XP virtual machine on you 64-bit system. Would that allow you to use XP the drivers?
I don't have an XP .iso handy at the moment to run in VirtualBox, but I'm going to test this on an XP OS and a Windows 7 x86 OS within a day or two.
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I don't have an XP .iso handy at the moment to run in VirtualBox, but I'm going to test this on an XP OS and a Windows 7 x86 OS within a day or two.
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You can download the XP Virtual Machine from the Microsoft web site -- it's free.
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You can download the XP Virtual Machine from the Microsoft web site -- it's free.
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Except I didn't pay Micro$oft the big bucks for Professional or Ultimate. I'm running Home Premium on my desktop which doesn't allow XP Mode. Stupid Windows...
I will check it using another OS shortly.
If you're going to use a virtual machine, then why don't you just use Ubuntu? It will mount everything just fine.
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If you're going to use a virtual machine, then why don't you just use Ubuntu? It will mount everything just fine.
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Because they want a solution which doesn't require dual booting and is immediately available. Unfortunately the crap support for other file systems will continue to be a big problem for them. (EDIT: Or did you mean to run Ubuntu in a virtual machine?)
Running Ubuntu or PC-BSD or any other more FS robust OS in Oracle's VirtualBox (which is free and relatively easy to use) is probably the best solution for many here.
I know all partitions and all file systems mount in Ubuntu, but the point of this is to get multiple partitions to be readable/writable in Windows, since the majority of users run this as their main OS. The idea of running XP in a virtual machine was simply to check and see if the drivers were compatible; the idea was not meant to be a permanent solution.
As for Windows mounting Linux file systems (Ext2 and Ext3 specifically), this would be my next step. I believe the solution does exist. Check out the freeware Ext2IFS and ExtFsd if you're interested. I haven't gotten the chance to try them because I'd like to get multiple Microsoft partitions readable first.
Anyway, after trying a USB drive and a SD card in an MMC reader on both a 32bit Windows 7 Home and XP Home this morning, I have not been successful.
I can confirm that the USB Local Disk drivers are in fact compatible with both of these operating systems, but Windows is still recognizing the drives at Removable Disks instead of Local Disks. I will try to work on it a bit more in a little while.
Total Commander has support for ext bases file systems.
So, can cm7 use an ext sd file system just like fat 32?
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Total Commander has support for ext bases file systems.
So, can cm7 use an ext sd file system just like fat 32?
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I believe so. In fact, the SD card version of CM7 final uses two ext4 file systems, one of them being the partition used for the "internal storage."
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I believe so. In fact, the SD card version of CM7 final uses two ext4 file systems, one of them being the partition used for the "internal storage."
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I'm able to manually mount the sdcard as ext4, however CM7 doesn't recognize the sdcard, and won't mount it for me.
Does anyone know what we need to change to get CM7 to recognize an ext4 sdcard?
Thanks!
Little bit of a thread hijack going on, but that's okay.
Is your vold.fstab mounting the correct partition?
Okay, so I got all the different partitions of my SD card to mount this morning, even an Ext3 file system. I might do my own How-To later for the CM7 users on here and so that it appears using more tags in someone's Google search.
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Okay, so I got all the different partitions of my SD card to mount this morning, even an Ext3 file system. I might do my own How-To later for the CM7 users on here and so that it appears using more tags in someone's Google search.
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Sorry for resurrecting an old thread but I need to know: Did you ever document somewhere how you got this working under Windows 7 64-bit?
I'm in the same boat as you, needing to be able to mount and read an ext2 partition on my Windows 7 64-bit. I've got the necessary drivers that'll let me read ext2 and above but having access to that 2nd partition while the card is in my Windows laptop is where I'm stumbling.
Any pointers would be much appreciated.
In fact, I actually did manage to find the drivers for x64 Win7. Check out post #7 of this thread right here to see the details.
Im fully aware that this is more for the development of the Ubuntu Touch, yet because I wanted to start developing, I ended up attempting to dual boot Ubuntu 13.10 alonside Windows 8 to create a proper developing enviornment to learn more about kernel/AOSP build development. VMs wont cut it, as I was advised.
I ended up being able to dual boot Ubuntu 13.10 alongside Windows 8. I had troubles creating a partition for Ubuntu and seemed to have accidentally formatted the biggest drive, which I believe was where the Windows 8 OS was stored. I successfully put Ubuntu on there, installation working smoothly, or so I thought. Upon restart, I entered the GRUB boot selector. I first attempted to enter the Ubuntu OS, which brought me to a black writable page. I restarted the HP and tried booting into Windows 8. It gave me the error that the OS is missing. Now Im stuck in the bootloader and cant access my PC. I have an HP Dv6-6033cl laptop with a 750 hard drive I believe. Any help is appreciated.
Ouch.
If you formatted the Windows partition from NTFS over to ext3 and put Ubuntu on that partition... You've pretty much guaranteed you'll be starting over from scratch.
Ouch.
Before doing anything drastic, get a friend to burn a copy of System Rescue CD for you. Enter Bios and set Boot from CD as the first choice, then boot the Rescue disk. Inspect your drive with the G-Parted tool and find out where you stand with the various partitions.
If your Windows (the partition all the way to the left in the GUI) was indeed formatted to something like ext3, I'm not sure what can be done. If it is still NTFS and you have a Windows CD you can attempt a repair. There are programs out there that will help recover lost files if you can restore Windows, such as iCare Data Recovery.
Did I say "Ouch?"
Ouch.
It may just be a bad flag in the GRUB. Let's hope so. Otherwise... Ouch.
Well this is what it looks like so far:
I know I have two options; completely boot Ubuntu OS or Windows. Only issue is, Id rather not lose all my data.
*Please note - I am not IT trained - this is my amateur advice as someone who has had similar issues. Others (including trained persons) may have wildly different opinions on how you should proceed. I offer this advice in hopes it helps you recover your computer. I can make no guarantees. Proceed at your own risk. This is in no way superior to seeking a qualified repair at a reputable shop which would be the optimal solution.
OK it looks like you didn't overwrite/reformat your Windows partition. It does have issues. (It's labeled sda1/system.) The boot flag is missing, That's likely a bad GRUB install. The used and unused numbers don't add up so it's not being read correctly (possible damaged registry). sda4 is most likely the factory recovery partition for Windows.
Did you make a Recovery Disk? Tell me you did and you can find it...
If it was me, I'd do the following.
Insert your Recovery Disk and attempt a Windows repair
Assuming you can boot into Windows after the repair: make a full set of Backup disks
Make note of how much space Windows and associated program/files are using on the hard drive - you'll want this for reference later
If you have a Recovery Disk and a set of Backup disks you can get back to where you are at any time
Boot into System Rescue CD again, start GParted and begin work on your partitions
Your partitions are nonsensical - partition sda2 (Ubuntu) is only 200 MB which is way too small to be of any use for a working OS, you should probably wipe out partitions sda2, sda3, sda5 and the unallocated space - if it were me I'd take out sda4 as well (you have Recovery disks and you want that space)
Format all the partitions you are reclaiming as NTFS (for now) - Merge all contiguous partitions
Now you can make two separate and distinct choices:
EITHER
A) Keep your Windows install (sda1) and move it to the beginning of the drive (left side of the graphic representation bar) - Moving can cause data corruption (so they warn, but I didn't have an issue when I did this) - moving the partition will save you a lot of time
OR
B) Erase your current Windows by formatting sda1 as a new NTFS partition and merging it with the other space - you should then have one seamless NTFS partition - Use your Recovery and Backup disks to reinstall Windows and recover program/files - This takes longer, but a clean install is always nice.
If you use A) from above, you should have a free 124 GB partition at the end of the hard drive for your Ubuntu install. You can format it as ext3 or ext4 (using GParted) before installing Ubuntu... Or you can just let Ubuntu format it during the install.
If you use B) from above you should decide how much space you want for Ubuntu. Leave enough room for Windows to grow, but give ample space for Ubuntu as well. Create a new partition at the end of the drive in the size you've chosen for Ubuntu and format it as ext3 or ext4. Install and recover Windows files/programs to the NTFS partition at the beginning of the hard drive. Install Ubuntu to the ext partition at the end of the hard drive.
Good Luck!!!
I ended doing a full boot of Ubuntu, since I formatted my Windows 8 partition. I messed up pretty badly, but doing a full install of Ubuntu saved my computer. Unfortunately, I did lose my files. I believe so anyway. Thank you anyway. I will keep this tabbed and refer it to anyone that ever has any issue as I did!
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I ended doing a full boot of Ubuntu, since I formatted my Windows 8 partition. I messed up pretty badly, but doing a full install of Ubuntu saved my computer. Unfortunately, I did lose my files. I believe so anyway. Thank you anyway. I will keep this tabbed and refer it to anyone that ever has any issue as I did!
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According to the screen cap you showed, it looks like Windows is still salvageable... Or did you do something else after the screen cap was snapped?
I completely formatted the hard drive to run Ubuntu. I doubt its salvageable without a huge fee.
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According to the screen cap you showed, it looks like Windows is still salvageable... Or did you do something else after the screen cap was snapped?
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I came across a forensic tool called TestDisk. I have an external hard drive I can use to back up all my lost files onto. Viable solution?
Ok just advice if your installing Ubuntu. When you get asked how u want to install ubuntu always hit 'something else' that's the safest way.
If u have windows installed ... then I feel sorry for you lol
After installing ubuntu on another partition on windows hdd you find only ubuntu is able to boot
Why not just edit grub config,
Add
Title windows
Set root='hd*,msdos*'
Chainloader +1
That will add an option under ubuntu boot screen [grub] to boot windows boot loader [dual booting]
Partitioning advice;
The reason to separate so much is iit makes it 100x easier to restore/backup if something goes wrong. [Ubintu once gave me an error after fresh install using a disk]
sda1 /boot
sda2 /
sda3 /home
sda4 /swap
sdb1 windows
sdb2 storage space to share between OS's
sd** [only good if you use linux alot] extra hdds in a lvm [turns all spare hdds into one folder e.g 1tb 500gb 250gn hdds will become a 1.75tb folder]
Another example of why to hate Windows 8. They started securing the boot loader to make it extremely difficult to dual boot another OS with it. I used to like Windows but it seems to get worse with each iteration.
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lalec said:
Another example of why to hate Windows 8. They started securing the boot loader to make it extremely difficult to dual boot another OS with it. I used to like Windows but it seems to get worse with each iteration.
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Yup but its been crap since the original dos code was found in the bin.
So its been worthless from the start winxp was just about bare able.
Main problem with windows though is why should we have to pay for half ass work and then pay to patch up the holes with antivirus's
When I can install linux free be more secure and be free to change any part of os I please.
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Hello,
i would like to watch some maxdome, netflix etc. films and series in a place, we haven't got internet. Because you can't download videos for offline using on pc, I thought i can install Remix OS on a external Harddrive, install apps like maxdome to download films at home and watch it offline. It works, but you only have nearly 4 gb internal storage on this operating system. I found a tutorial on how to increase the internal storage, but this only works on harddrives formatted to NTFS. And you can't install Remix OS on a NTFS formatted external harddrive, can you?. Is there any way to increase the internal storage on FAT32? Will the developers of Remix OS increase the internal storage in the future?(Because it's only Alpha so far) Another problem is, that when i when I connect the laptop to the TV with HDMI, it only transfers the video, but no audio. Will this be fixed in the future?
Sorry, my english is not the best
I am trying to find a way to increase the "data.img" file that is generated on the USB stick... If I can't figure it how, the only option is installing on the HD and make the tuto's.
And I think its possible to install on an external drive and use the whole space. Gonna figure it out how 4 us, okay? \รต/
I think that the HDMI problem will be solved on the next updates. Anyway, its still on Alpha...
While its not solved, we can always use an P2-P2 audio cable ... haha.
The FAT32 file system has a limitation of 4GB files. There's no way to have a bigger data.img without making your flash drive NTFS
tommy.deissenbeck said:
Hello,
i would like to watch some maxdome, netflix etc. films and series in a place, we haven't got internet. Because you can't download videos for offline using on pc, I thought i can install Remix OS on a external Harddrive, install apps like maxdome to download films at home and watch it offline. It works, but you only have nearly 4 gb internal storage on this operating system. I found a tutorial on how to increase the internal storage, but this only works on harddrives formatted to NTFS. And you can't install Remix OS on a NTFS formatted external harddrive, can you?. Is there any way to increase the internal storage on FAT32? Will the developers of Remix OS increase the internal storage in the future?(Because it's only Alpha so far) Another problem is, that when i when I connect the laptop to the TV with HDMI, it only transfers the video, but no audio. Will this be fixed in the future?
Sorry, my english is not the best
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My HDMI audio does not work right either.
tommy.deissenbeck said:
Hello,
i would like to watch some maxdome, netflix etc. films and series in a place, we haven't got internet. Because you can't download videos for offline using on pc, I thought i can install Remix OS on a external Harddrive, install apps like maxdome to download films at home and watch it offline. It works, but you only have nearly 4 gb internal storage on this operating system. I found a tutorial on how to increase the internal storage, but this only works on harddrives formatted to NTFS. And you can't install Remix OS on a NTFS formatted external harddrive, can you?. Is there any way to increase the internal storage on FAT32? Will the developers of Remix OS increase the internal storage in the future?(Because it's only Alpha so far) Another problem is, that when i when I connect the laptop to the TV with HDMI, it only transfers the video, but no audio. Will this be fixed in the future?
Sorry, my english is not the best
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Hey
After a while searching and studying about this, I realised that I couldn't make it on the pendrive.
BUT
i successfully installed the OS on my SSD ( OMG, such fast booting ). I split my SSD, formatted to EXT4 and installed, and BOOM! 12 gigs of internal storage.
What does it mean? It means that you can install on a flash drive, such as USB stick or External HD, formatting as EXT4 partition, and run from there.
I'll make some tutos ASAP, teaching how to make those tricky stuff.
BRB!
o/
fleflis said:
Hey
After a while searching and studying about this, I realised that I couldn't make it on the pendrive.
BUT
i successfully installed the OS on my SSD ( OMG, such fast booting ). I split my SSD, formatted to EXT4 and installed, and BOOM! 12 gigs of internal storage.
What does it mean? It means that you can install on a flash drive, such as USB stick or External HD, formatting as EXT4 partition, and run from there.
I'll make some tutos ASAP, teaching how to make those tricky stuff.
BRB!
o/
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Thanks,
Which program do you use to get the iso on a ext4 partition?
tommy.deissenbeck said:
Thanks,
Which program do you use to get the iso on a ext4 partition?
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I think you can't.
But, you can install on another USB Stick.
This weekend is "Carnaval" in Brazil (National Holiday). I'll try to make one video explaining 4 u, okay?
[EDIT] Sorry, I'm gonna be a little busy this weekend. What you can do at all is to install the iso normally in a USB Stick, run it with the "INSTALL=1" parameter, format another USB with EXT4 and install it on the stick. You should get it with the internal storage as the size as the USB stick.
I didn't tried it yet, but its a possibility.
Let me know if you're gonna do this.
o/
fleflis said:
I think you can't.
But, you can install on another USB Stick.
This weekend is "Carnaval" in Brazil (National Holiday). I'll try to make one video explaining 4 u, okay?
[EDIT] Sorry, I'm gonna be a little busy this weekend. What you can do at all is to install the iso normally in a USB Stick, run it with the "INSTALL=1" parameter, format another USB with EXT4 and install it on the stick. You should get it with the internal storage as the size as the USB stick.
I didn't tried it yet, but its a possibility.
Let me know if you're gonna do this.
o/
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I don't get it. What is INSTALL=1 parameter and which program should i use to install it on the ext4 stick?
tommy.deissenbeck said:
I don't get it. What is INSTALL=1 parameter and which program should i use to install it on the ext4 stick?
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Just install normally the ISO on a USB sitck and boot it normally. When it appears for you select on the both modes ( resident and some other ), you press "E" on your keyboard, to edit the command line. There, you put INSTALL=1 parameter. Then , you'll install it normally, just selecting the right stick.
fleflis said:
Just install normally the ISO on a USB sitck and boot it normally. When it appears for you select on the both modes ( resident and some other ), you press "E" on your keyboard, to edit the command line. There, you put INSTALL=1 parameter. Then , you'll install it normally, just selecting the right stick.
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Thank you very much, it works!
You just have to install GRUB bootloader when it asks you, the other questions you can skip. Then it works!
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Thank you very much, it works!
You just have to install GRUB bootloader when it asks you, the other questions you can skip. Then it works!
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You're welcome!
Hit thanks button, plz <3
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You're welcome!
Hit thanks button, plz <3
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Will it install grub to the USB. I dont want to overwrite grub on my HDD. Currently I have managed to have a USB formated with ext4 and swap, and was able to use unetbootin to put install files on. I dont use the install option as I havent used the two usb as you have here. I do have a full install on my internal ssd and have 56 gb to play with but would like to have a usb that can boot on any computer with the ability to access more than 4gb. I have tried a few ways and if it doesnt mess with the bootloader on my ssd then id be happy to know that.
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Will it install grub to the USB. I dont want to overwrite grub on my HDD. Currently I have managed to have a USB formated with ext4 and swap, and was able to use unetbootin to put install files on. I dont use the install option as I havent used the two usb as you have here. I do have a full install on my internal ssd and have 56 gb to play with but would like to have a usb that can boot on any computer with the ability to access more than 4gb. I have tried a few ways and if it doesnt mess with the bootloader on my ssd then id be happy to know that.
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I discovered somethings with my notebook. Its an Asus X550LN, and the BIOS is as secure as hell. So, I had to search on the partitions created the GRUB that the installer says it was installed. And my BIOS just read one type of File System ( I don't remember it right now, but its the one that Windows uses, not Ubuntu ). When I found the GRUB bootloader on another partition, i just copied the files from one partition to another, added a boot option for it to reach the bootloader and BOOM, "chooseable dual-booted". Yeah, its hard because I have to enter in the BIOS everytime I want the other OS, but its a step. LoL.
Anyway, I think you should try to make a 400MB Partition to install the bootloader on the stick, and the space left just format as ext4 and install the RemixOS there.
Yeah... I don't know if you understand what I'm saying.... It can be confusing, but its perfectly clear on my mind. :silly:
I really need to make a video explaining everything... ASAP.
Still Trying
fleflis said:
I discovered somethings with my notebook. Its an Asus X550LN, and the BIOS is as secure as hell. So, I had to search on the partitions created the GRUB that the installer says it was installed. And my BIOS just read one type of File System ( I don't remember it right now, but its the one that Windows uses, not Ubuntu ). When I found the GRUB bootloader on another partition, i just copied the files from one partition to another, added a boot option for it to reach the bootloader and BOOM, "chooseable dual-booted". Yeah, its hard because I have to enter in the BIOS everytime I want the other OS, but its a step. LoL.
Anyway, I think you should try to make a 400MB Partition to install the bootloader on the stick, and the space left just format as ext4 and install the RemixOS there.
Yeah... I don't know if you understand what I'm saying.... It can be confusing, but its perfectly clear on my mind. :silly:
I really need to make a video explaining everything... ASAP.
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I can dual boot etc. I can do this through Ubuntu by editing the grub command, I have not tried using the REMIX bootloader because it will overwrite the one I am currently using. I have managed to have dual partitions on my stick, but alas cannot boot to the partition needed. Do you have any idea how to edit the lines for booting to the ext 4 on the stick? Its a little different than my Ubuntu grub edit and it just wonte see the secondary partition. Install went fine i look at the files and it's all there just cant figure out hot to edit the current boot config to boot proper -partition.
Thanks and totally get ya. :silly::laugh:
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I can dual boot etc. I can do this through Ubuntu by editing the grub command, I have not tried using the REMIX bootloader because it will overwrite the one I am currently using. I have managed to have dual partitions on my stick, but alas cannot boot to the partition needed. Do you have any idea how to edit the lines for booting to the ext 4 on the stick? Its a little different than my Ubuntu grub edit and it just wonte see the secondary partition. Install went fine i look at the files and it's all there just cant figure out hot to edit the current boot config to boot proper -partition.
Thanks and totally get ya. :silly::laugh:
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wow... I had to mount the partitions manually on Ubuntu on the terminal ( like "mount /dev/sda1 /mnt/tempsda1" ). you should try somethings like that... just listing the partitions on all drives.
Good luck ! o/ :silly:
cannot navigate through disk options
tommy.deissenbeck said:
Thank you very much, it works!
You just have to install GRUB bootloader when it asks you, the other questions you can skip. Then it works!
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HI ALL!
Hi fleflis thanks for sharing your discoveries, so to make a bootable remix os usb stick that has more than 4gb internal android space is it difficult? im a total noob and i would like to know a step by step turtorial on how to do this. If you would be kind enough to tell me? i dont have ubuntu/linux only windows and android and i would like to use my 128gb usb 3.0 stick to boot android. Thank you very much in advance fleflis or anyone who can help.