[Q] ADB Shell help? - Samsung Galaxy Player 4.0, 5.0

As I posted previously about flashing issues and errors which came up with my device I've learned that my partitions were corrupted and nearly all were erased. With some help from developer Mev and other members I was able to get my device working with ADB shell yet the commands seemed to be far out of my lead.
I have an YP-G70 USA (8 Gigs) device.
From what I learned this is the partition to the device, yet the start/ending blocks aren't listed. Would that be a problem?
Code:
Device Size (KiB) Mount Name Notes
/dev/block/mmcblk0 7757824 Internal eMMC disk device
/dev/block/mmcblk0p1 1 Extended partition containing everything else
/dev/block/mmcblk0p5 256 boot.bin Initial+Primary Bootloaders
/dev/block/mmcblk0p6 256 YPG70_8G-0304.pit Partition Information Table
/dev/block/mmcblk0p7 1280 Sbl.bin Secondary Bootloader
/dev/block/mmcblk0p8 1280 Sbl.bin SBL backup
/dev/block/mmcblk0p9 5120 /mnt/.lfs param.lfs param.blk and boot logos - source of recovery loops
/dev/block/mmcblk0p10 10240 /efs efs.rfs WiFi and BT MAC addresses - causes missing lockscreen
/dev/block/mmcblk0p11 7680 zImage Kernel
/dev/block/mmcblk0p12 7680 zImage "Recovery" kernel that is never used
/dev/block/mmcblk0p13 296960 /system factoryfs.rfs System partition
/dev/block/mmcblk0p14 137216 /dbdata dbdata.rfs Various Android/app databases
/dev/block/mmcblk0p15 65536 /cache cache.rfs Cache partition
/dev/block/mmcblk0p16 1970176 /data datafs.rfs Data partition (apps and their data)
/dev/block/mmcblk0p17 5252096 /sdcard userfs_8G.rfs "Emmc" "Usb Storage" - where your media goes
/dev/block/mmcblk1 <varies> External SD Card disk device
/dev/block/mmcblk1p1 <varies> /sdcard/external_sd External SD Card partition
Next thing is, whenever I tried using
Code:
fdisk /dev/block/mmcblk0
and later on creating a prime partition within the settings that I try to use the "e" to extend (says nothing about "l" for logical) which I run out of sectors to create them with. And sadly the only ones that ever come up is mmcblk0p4 or mmcblk0p3.
Just looking for help to get my player back up and running .. it's all I have and use at work since I don't have a phone and really have been trying to get this to work but its difficult so im sorry for bothering..
I don't know what to do after this:

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Jistropy said:
As I posted previously about flashing issues and errors which came up with my device I've learned that my partitions were corrupted and nearly all were erased. With some help from developer Mev and other members I was able to get my device working with ADB shell yet the commands seemed to be far out of my lead.
I have an YP-G70 USA (8 Gigs) device.
From what I learned this is the partition to the device, yet the start/ending blocks aren't listed. Would that be a problem?
Code:
Device Size (KiB) Mount Name Notes
/dev/block/mmcblk0 7757824 Internal eMMC disk device
/dev/block/mmcblk0p1 1 Extended partition containing everything else
/dev/block/mmcblk0p5 256 boot.bin Initial+Primary Bootloaders
/dev/block/mmcblk0p6 256 YPG70_8G-0304.pit Partition Information Table
/dev/block/mmcblk0p7 1280 Sbl.bin Secondary Bootloader
/dev/block/mmcblk0p8 1280 Sbl.bin SBL backup
/dev/block/mmcblk0p9 5120 /mnt/.lfs param.lfs param.blk and boot logos - source of recovery loops
/dev/block/mmcblk0p10 10240 /efs efs.rfs WiFi and BT MAC addresses - causes missing lockscreen
/dev/block/mmcblk0p11 7680 zImage Kernel
/dev/block/mmcblk0p12 7680 zImage "Recovery" kernel that is never used
/dev/block/mmcblk0p13 296960 /system factoryfs.rfs System partition
/dev/block/mmcblk0p14 137216 /dbdata dbdata.rfs Various Android/app databases
/dev/block/mmcblk0p15 65536 /cache cache.rfs Cache partition
/dev/block/mmcblk0p16 1970176 /data datafs.rfs Data partition (apps and their data)
/dev/block/mmcblk0p17 5252096 /sdcard userfs_8G.rfs "Emmc" "Usb Storage" - where your media goes
/dev/block/mmcblk1 <varies> External SD Card disk device
/dev/block/mmcblk1p1 <varies> /sdcard/external_sd External SD Card partition
Next thing is, whenever I tried using
Code:
fdisk /dev/block/mmcblk0
and later on creating a prime partition within the settings that I try to use the "e" to extend (says nothing about "l" for logical) which I run out of sectors to create them with. And sadly the only ones that ever come up is mmcblk0p4 or mmcblk0p3.
Just looking for help to get my player back up and running .. it's all I have and use at work since I don't have a phone and really have been trying to get this to work but its difficult so im sorry for bothering..
I don't know what to do after this:
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You should have created that as an extended partition, not primary. Then go through and create new partitions "n"
I apologize for not giving you quite the right information. I know there's a table here with starting and ending blocks.
For illustration, here's an example of what to enter at the prompts. IGNORE THE BLOCK NUMBERS - it's just an illustration; just notice the extended/logical and the partition numbers.
Code:
[[email protected] ~]$ fdisk mmcblk0
Welcome to fdisk (util-linux 2.22.2).
Changes will remain in memory only, until you decide to write them.
Be careful before using the write command.
Device does not contain a recognized partition table
Building a new DOS disklabel with disk identifier 0xab3ebd8d.
Command (m for help): n
Partition type:
p primary (0 primary, 0 extended, 4 free)
e extended
Select (default p): e
Partition number (1-4, default 1):
Using default value 1
First sector (2048-102399, default 2048):
Using default value 2048
Last sector, +sectors or +size{K,M,G} (2048-102399, default 102399):
Using default value 102399
Partition 1 of type Extended and of size 49 MiB is set
Command (m for help): p
Disk mmcblk0: 52 MB, 52428800 bytes, 102400 sectors
Units = sectors of 1 * 512 = 512 bytes
Sector size (logical/physical): 512 bytes / 512 bytes
I/O size (minimum/optimal): 512 bytes / 512 bytes
Disk identifier: 0xab3ebd8d
Device Boot Start End Blocks Id System
mmcblk0p1 2048 102399 50176 5 Extended
Command (m for help): n
Partition type:
p primary (0 primary, 1 extended, 3 free)
l logical (numbered from 5)
Select (default p): l
Adding logical partition 5
First sector (4096-102399, default 4096):
Using default value 4096
Last sector, +sectors or +size{K,M,G} (4096-102399, default 102399): 16383
Partition 5 of type Linux and of size 6 MiB is set
Command (m for help): p
Disk mmcblk0: 52 MB, 52428800 bytes, 102400 sectors
Units = sectors of 1 * 512 = 512 bytes
Sector size (logical/physical): 512 bytes / 512 bytes
I/O size (minimum/optimal): 512 bytes / 512 bytes
Disk identifier: 0xab3ebd8d
Device Boot Start End Blocks Id System
mmcblk0p1 2048 102399 50176 5 Extended
mmcblk0p5 4096 16383 6144 83 Linux
Command (m for help): n
Partition type:
p primary (0 primary, 1 extended, 3 free)
l logical (numbered from 5)
Select (default p): l
Adding logical partition 6
First sector (18432-102399, default 18432):
Using default value 18432
Last sector, +sectors or +size{K,M,G} (18432-102399, default 102399):
Using default value 102399
Partition 6 of type Linux and of size 41 MiB is set
Command (m for help): p
Disk mmcblk0: 52 MB, 52428800 bytes, 102400 sectors
Units = sectors of 1 * 512 = 512 bytes
Sector size (logical/physical): 512 bytes / 512 bytes
I/O size (minimum/optimal): 512 bytes / 512 bytes
Disk identifier: 0xab3ebd8d
Device Boot Start End Blocks Id System
mmcblk0p1 2048 102399 50176 5 Extended
mmcblk0p5 4096 16383 6144 83 Linux
mmcblk0p6 18432 102399 41984 83 Linux
Command (m for help): w
The partition table has been altered!
Syncing disks.
[[email protected] ~]$

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Awe man thank you!! Going to try this out right now I felt bad for messaging you.
Give me like 15 minutes.
Those cover three of the partitions, how do I go about making the rest?

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Jistropy said:
Awe man thank you!! Going to try this out right now I felt bad for messaging you.
Give me like 15 minutes.
Those cover three of the partitions, how do I go about making the rest?
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Just keep going:
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n (new)
l (logical)
<enter> (beginning)
+blocks (size)
and then
Code:
p (print)
to check your work, and
Code:
w (write)
to save changes and exit.

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The Block sizes don't matter right?

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Jistropy said:
The Block sizes don't matter right?
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They matter very much. Use the ones from the device. The above was to illustrate the process. It has entirely wrong numbers.

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I will have to repeat this process after doing the extended partition:
Code:
Command (m for help): n
Partition type:
p primary (0 primary, 1 extended, 3 free)
l logical (numbered from 5)
Select (default p): l
So what do I do with these?
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First sector (18432-102399, default 18432):
Using default value 18432 (DONT FILL ?)
Last sector, +sectors or +size{K,M,G} (18432-102399, default 102399):
Using default value 102399 (DONT FILL ?)
Should I fill in those with this?
Code:
Device Size (KiB) Mount
/dev/block/mmcblk0 7757824
/dev/block/mmcblk0p1 1
/dev/block/mmcblk0p5 256
/dev/block/mmcblk0p6 256
/dev/block/mmcblk0p7 1280
/dev/block/mmcblk0p8 1280
/dev/block/mmcblk0p9 5120
/dev/block/mmcblk0p10 10240
/dev/block/mmcblk0p11 7680
/dev/block/mmcblk0p12 7680
/dev/block/mmcblk0p13 296960
/dev/block/mmcblk0p14 137216
/dev/block/mmcblk0p15 65536
/dev/block/mmcblk0p16 1970176
/dev/block/mmcblk0p17 5252096
/dev/block/mmcblk1 <varies>
/dev/block/mmcblk1p1 <varies>
Also, how do I do the last two? Just testing things I don't have the numbers so im randomly copying and pasting the number sets.

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Jistropy said:
I will have to repeat this process after doing the extended partition:
Code:
Command (m for help): n
Partition type:
p primary (0 primary, 1 extended, 3 free)
l logical (numbered from 5)
Select (default p): l
So what do I do with these?
Code:
First sector (18432-102399, default 18432):
Using default value 18432 (DONT FILL ?)
Last sector, +sectors or +size{K,M,G} (18432-102399, default 102399):
Using default value 102399 (DONT FILL ?)
Should I fill in those with this?
Code:
Device Size (KiB) Mount
/dev/block/mmcblk0 7757824
/dev/block/mmcblk0p1 1
/dev/block/mmcblk0p5 256
/dev/block/mmcblk0p6 256
/dev/block/mmcblk0p7 1280
/dev/block/mmcblk0p8 1280
/dev/block/mmcblk0p9 5120
/dev/block/mmcblk0p10 10240
/dev/block/mmcblk0p11 7680
/dev/block/mmcblk0p12 7680
/dev/block/mmcblk0p13 296960
/dev/block/mmcblk0p14 137216
/dev/block/mmcblk0p15 65536
/dev/block/mmcblk0p16 1970176
/dev/block/mmcblk0p17 5252096
/dev/block/mmcblk1 <varies>
/dev/block/mmcblk1p1 <varies>
Also, how do I do the last two? Just testing things I don't have the numbers so im randomly copying and pasting the number sets.
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PLEASE have a look around....
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1523682
the numbers you want are here within ^post n°8. (value is Kb) and in many other posts!
The last partition n°17, should and must have only some 5gb because your device is 8 gb. Take care to set fdisk with the proper set up between blocks and Bytes and in case of error don't panic, just trail again .
Good luck

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sorry lolo9393

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Jistropy said:
Okay, rude much?
Your no help, that's for: "CORRECT partition sizes (for 16GB model!):"
As I said above, I have a 8 GIG USA YP-G70.
If your gonna post, maybe you should read more clearly.
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You follow the table until partition 17 that will show only some "5252096" kb remaining if entered numbers are correct, because you have a 8 Gb device.
I tried to help you with what I know, sorry for my bad english..

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Jistropy said:
Okay, rude much?
Your no help, that's for: "CORRECT partition sizes (for 16GB model!):"
As I said above, I have a 8 GIG USA YP-G70.
If your gonna post, maybe you should read more clearly.
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Please listen th his help. He knows more about it than I do.

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i apologize but no matter how i insert those numbers they never come out close

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I got up to block 16 but it says i over pass the cylendars
Code:
/dev/block/mmcblk0p16 64181 313396 1993728 83 Linux
/dev/block/mmcblk0p17 313401 1937720 12994560 83 Linux
What do I set for 17 as well?
I can't get the tables to add up to what u got so i copied the start and ending for each.
Stuck on 16/17 need some help.
Edit --
I was able to flash stock! But i get a bunch of errors about opening cache and mounting.
rfs format failed on /dev/block/mmcblk0p15

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Jistropy said:
I got up to block 16 but it says i over pass the cylendars
Code:
/dev/block/mmcblk0p16 64181 313396 1993728 83 Linux
/dev/block/mmcblk0p17 313401 1937720 12994560 83 Linux
What do I set for 17 as well?
I can't get the tables to add up to what u got so i copied the start and ending for each.
Stuck on 16/17 need some help.
Edit --
I was able to flash stock! But i get a bunch of errors about opening cache and mounting.
rfs format failed on /dev/block/mmcblk0p15
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Yes, you were able to flash but your device is still useless because partition 16 and 17 are wrongly built.
may be you entered the right numbers but resulting in wrong recording , check your print (p) attached.
It is perfect until partition 16 beginning..
.Now just delete and rewrite 16 and 17th. (end n°17 by +k instruction will fill the gap and give you the right number or enter 242432 blocks as follow .
Vdev/block/mmcblk0p17 313401 242432 ........... result dotted should give some 5252096 kb.
Then write and print again in order to check your good work and at this point your next flashing will be good! (may be a wipe cache to be sure and avoid bootloop)
other suggestion is you come to my home tomorrow morning in order I arrange that for you!!!!
Cheers

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It is perfect until partition 16 beginning..
.Now just delete and rewrite 16 and 17th. (end n°17 by +k instruction will fill the gap and give you the right number or enter 242432 blocks as follow .
Vdev/block/mmcblk0p17 313401 242432 ........... result dotted should give some 5252096 kb.
Then write and print again in order to check your good work and at this point your next flashing will be good! (may be a wipe cache to be sure and avoid bootloop)
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What do I put for 0p16 then? Sorry I'm making sure i dont mess up
Tried following the same 16 and it went through however for block 17 the number value is too high

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Jistropy said:
What do I put for 0p16 then? Sorry I'm making sure i dont mess up
Tried following the same 16 and it went through however for block 17 the number value is too high
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Quick because it is lunch time here...
P16 is the same as in the 16gb table.
/dev/block/mmcblk0p16 64181 313396 1993728 83 Linux
ok ,got it?
No risk you mess the device, only take care to verify what is done by (p) print instruction and check the written table.

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it doesnt allow me to set that value.. im sorry

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Jistropy said:
it doesnt allow me to set that value.. im sorry
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Did you delete the partition before rewriting it?
Should work because you have enough numbers of blocks to fill as said.
If no success do as follow:
delete p16 and 17, then do a write and post the result you get.

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here: (I dont have enough space for every 16, or 17)
but im glad you've gotten me this far.

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Jistropy said:
here: (I dont have enough space for every 16, or 17)
but im glad you've gotten me this far.
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Sorry i didn't check it first but you are 4 heads mode (read line 2 of your print) that explain wy your lack of blocks.
You shoud reset fdisk in secondary menu to 1 head like following example
1 heads, 16 sectors/track,
Units = cylinders of 16 * 512 = 8192 bytes
I have no means to open fdisk from here to guide you, but it is easy to find once understood.
I come back in 3 hours time and if you still have pb I'll check for more guidance.
OK?
ADD;
How to change heads number?
select (h) to change number of heads in expert menu (m)
(now you are the "expert") you should get some 970 000 cylinders to split.
For more details:
http://linux.omnipotent.net/article.php?article_id=6979
doing this will allow you to successfully complete your memory table. great!