Hey Everyone, I have a burning question:
FYI: I have a rooted kindle fire HDX 7"
Can I use the HDXPosed Mod (in the android Development forums) on my Stock ROM? because Safestrap only lets me use 4GB, so I was basically just wondering if the HDXPosed Mod was for the STOCK Rom. Thanks in Advance
Yes.
OJoe64 said:
Hey Everyone, I have a burning question:
FYI: I have a rooted kindle fire HDX 7"
Can I use the HDXPosed Mod (in the android Development forums) on my Stock ROM? because Safestrap only lets me use 4GB, so I was basically just wondering if the HDXPosed Mod was for the STOCK Rom. Thanks in Advance
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That's a misunderstanding.
While Safestrap does limit you to a 4GB partition, the way HDX counts storage is the data (books, music, video, pictures...) resides in a completely SEPARATE storage that's NOT a part of the 4GB limit.
So apps that count storage will show you that you have stuff way past 4GB.. and you do have stuff stored there.
So the 4GB limit doesn't actually mean very much to apps that are written properly.
Now to answer your question... Yes, you can use it on stock OR any ROM slot. I did.
Google Play?
kschang said:
That's a misunderstanding.
While Safestrap does limit you to a 4GB partition, the way HDX counts storage is the data (books, music, video, pictures...) resides in a completely SEPARATE storage that's NOT a part of the 4GB limit.
So apps that count storage will show you that you have stuff way past 4GB.. and you do have stuff stored there.
So the 4GB limit doesn't actually mean very much to apps that are written properly.
Now to answer your question... Yes, you can use it on stock OR any ROM slot. I did.
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So is there any way I can get Google Play working Now? ( On my Stock ROM)
OJoe64 said:
So is there any way I can get Google Play working Now? ( On my Stock ROM)
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Please read this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2577826
Stock?
kschang said:
Please read this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2577826
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This will get it working on my Stock ROM? I thought I couldn't Flash ZIPs to my Stock ROM?
OJoe64 said:
This will get it working on my Stock ROM? I thought I couldn't Flash ZIPs to my Stock ROM?
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Yes, I used this to get it working on my stock ROM. While not recommended, it is possible to flash in SafeStrap to the stock ROM slot. Just make sure you have a nandroid backup first, in case things go wrong. And follow the instructions to a T, otherwise they will not work.
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berndt_toast said:
Yes, I used this to get it working on my stock ROM. While not recommended, it is possible to flash in SafeStrap to the stock ROM slot. Just make sure you have a nandroid backup first, in case things go wrong. And follow the instructions to a T, otherwise they will not work.
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This is the only way to get Google Play working on stock?
OJoe64 said:
This is the only way to get Google Play working on stock?
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As far as I know, yes.
berndt_toast said:
As far as I know, yes.
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No. You can do it using SafeStrap in a rom slot. Or, you can just install the Xposed stuff & then use a utility like KindleFree to install the play store, or use adb & do it yourself by hand, or you can modify the partition table & utilize the secondary framework location (don't even think about this option)...
The bottom line however, SafeStrap DOES NOT limit device storage. It creates a loopback partition with a shared storage pool. The only thing that is limited is the rom slot /system, /data & /cache looped partitions. These are limited in the stock, 100% factory setup too, but the user storage space is SHARED. So, when you have a big app, like Asphalt, or Madded 25, the biggest thing is the obb files, which are stored in /sdcard/android/data & is a part of the shared storage. While the storage settings may say xxGb available, it does not correctly reflect how much storage you truly have. You can indeed access 100% of your 64Gb, or 32Gb, or whatever amount of storage your HDX came with. the only thing you lose storage-wise, is the 4Gb you use for the rom slot,
PEOPLE! You still have access to ALL of your user storage, i.e. /sdcard with SafeStrap.
Sweet!
GSLEON3 said:
No. You can do it using SafeStrap in a rom slot. Or, you can just install the Xposed stuff & then use a utility like KindleFree to install the play store, or use adb & do it yourself by hand, or you can modify the partition table & utilize the secondary framework location (don't even think about this option)...
The bottom line however, SafeStrap DOES NOT limit device storage. It creates a loopback partition with a shared storage pool. The only thing that is limited is the rom slot /system, /data & /cache looped partitions. These are limited in the stock, 100% factory setup too, but the user storage space is SHARED. So, when you have a big app, like Asphalt, or Madded 25, the biggest thing is the obb files, which are stored in /sdcard/android/data & is a part of the shared storage. While the storage settings may say xxGb available, it does not correctly reflect how much storage you truly have. You can indeed access 100% of your 64Gb, or 32Gb, or whatever amount of storage your HDX came with. the only thing you lose storage-wise, is the 4Gb you use for the rom slot,
PEOPLE! You still have access to ALL of your user storage, i.e. /sdcard with SafeStrap.
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I guess ill be flashing Thor GAPPS JB Rom tonight!
Regarding storage
The issue I've run into regarding the 4gig partition is that if I download shows from Amazon Prime for offline viewing, it seems to go against my 4 gig. So right now I can really only download one or two shows onto my Kindle via Prime offline viewing. Anything I can do about this or am I missing something?
Wrw311 said:
The issue I've run into regarding the 4gig partition is that if I download shows from Amazon Prime for offline viewing, it seems to go against my 4 gig. So right now I can really only download one or two shows onto my Kindle via Prime offline viewing. Anything I can do about this or am I missing something?
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No, this is true. Because of Amazon DRM/DHCP protection. I have been working on something for this, but it's slow going due to other responsibilities.
OJoe64 said:
This will get it working on my Stock ROM? I thought I couldn't Flash ZIPs to my Stock ROM?
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Yes you can, but if you f*** up, you don't have a backup, so it's MUCH SAFER to play with a ROM slot instead. Capisce?
Wrw311 said:
The issue I've run into regarding the 4gig partition is that if I download shows from Amazon Prime for offline viewing, it seems to go against my 4 gig. So right now I can really only download one or two shows onto my Kindle via Prime offline viewing. Anything I can do about this or am I missing something?
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No, this is true. Because of Amazon DRM/DHCP protection. I have been working on something for this, but it's slow going due to other responsibilities.
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First of all I want to say thanks to all who contribute to this forum. I just bought my HDX 7" and within minutes I was able to get root access, Safestrap, and install the Google Play Store. No issues whatsoever, it all works great and the Kindle rocks! :good:
The only issue I have is with the quote above. I also see that everything eats up those 4GBs, not just Amazon Prime videos but also games, my own videos, Google Play apps, or anything else really. I only have about a GB left and that means I can't really do anything.
And no, that is not what's actually left. I rebooted with the stock ROM and it was showing 6GBs of free space.
Am I the only one having this problem? What I read about the Kindle installing apps on shared storage sounded great but it doesn't seem to apply to me at all.
My Firmware version is 13.3.1.0.
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I also see that everything eats up those 4GBs, not just Amazon Prime videos but also games, my own videos, Google Play apps, or anything else really. I only have about a GB left and that means I can't really do anything.
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Really? Go into settings / storage and look again.
kschang said:
Really? Go into settings / storage and look again.
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yep. And it's not just wrongly displayed as I read in other threads - whatever I try to download of a certain size, it just fails because I don't have enough storage. I'm confused
Anyone have tried install gapps in rom slot, then backup and then restore this backup to stock rom? If it works well, we can delete the rom slot, and recreate it when we need.
giodibe said:
yep. And it's not just wrongly displayed as I read in other threads - whatever I try to download of a certain size, it just fails because I don't have enough storage. I'm confused
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How much stuff have you tried to install and how much was already on there?
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kschang said:
How much stuff have you tried to install and how much was already on there?
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Not much was there. I'd say less than 1GB, just some basic apps.
Then I tried to download an Amazon Prime video and it failed. I tried to download a Youtube video and still failed.
I tried to transfer a movie from my Mac and failed. It would just say that there wasn't enough storage available.
For now I have restored to default because it was unusable with only 1GB of space left. I'm pretty sure I still have root access but all the Google Play stuff along with Safestrap is gone, and I have 12GBs left (out of 16).
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Ok I am not a nooby to rooting and have done it on many devices.
I will say this though I have never seen so many different ways to root one device.
So far I like the sd card root method. But any way here are my questions.
1. what is the best way to Root? Possibly the Sd card way?
2. How Do I repartition the Nook To be able to Utilize the 13Gb of space on it
3.Is there a way to sideload the Android Market (Google Play)?
4. How do you put on CWM
5. What is the most stable Rom that gets rid of bloatware and feels the most like Gingerbread. If its CM7 which version.
If you want you can just point me to Thread links. I am not afraid to read or anything. Its just that there seem to be 7 ways to everything I just asked about and its a little confusing to know which direction to go.
So any help would be appreciated. Thanks so much.
1. The SD card way definitely.
2. Easiest thing to do is take it to B&N and have them do it. You can do it yourself though with this thread.
3. If you only root, the sd card way of rooting will automatically add the play store.
4. Indirect has an app here that will allow you to flash CWM or the stock recovery (the latter option is good for if you ever need to return the device to stock conditions). Simple and easy. This app is actually included with the sdcard root method (it'll be on the sdcard after you burn the image to the sdcard). So once you are in the B&N OS with root access, you'll be able to use a file manager to find the apk for this app, install it and then flash CWM.
5. CM7 Final is the basis for the other CM7 roms. CM9 is cool too though, albeit hardware acceleration does not work yet so things like Netflix and higher end games do not work. I've also listed all current roms that are out for the nook tablet here.
It sounds like you have a decent idea of what you're doing and possibly some experience with Android so you know the drill. Read thoroughly and follow directions to the T and you will be fine. Good luck.
Cubanluke88 said:
1. The SD card way definitely.
2. Easiest thing to do is take it to B&N and have them do it. You can do it yourself though with this thread.
3. If you only root, the sd card way of rooting will automatically add the play store.
4. Indirect has an app here that will allow you to flash CWM or the stock recovery (the latter option is good for if you ever need to return the device to stock conditions). Simple and easy. This app is actually included with the sdcard root method (it'll be on the sdcard after you burn the image to the sdcard). So once you are in the B&N OS with root access, you'll be able to use a file manager to find the apk for this app, install it and then flash CWM.
5. CM7 Final is the basis for the other CM7 roms. CM9 is cool too though, albeit hardware acceleration does not work yet so things like Netflix and higher end games do not work. I've also listed all current roms that are out for the nook tablet here.
It sounds like you have a decent idea of what you're doing and possibly some experience with Android so you know the drill. Read thoroughly and follow directions to the T and you will be fine. Good luck.
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Holy cow your awesome!! Thank you soooo much. Have y'all considered stickying those threads? You guys have alot of information here. One more thing. If I am understanding you correctly your saying that if I use the sd card root method, it automatically puts on google play? That would be awesome if it does.
Again thanks a million.
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After I put on CM7 will google play still be there?
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Actually looking at the list of apps that is included with the root script, it doesn't seem the play store is listed. Regardless, its trivial to add.
And if you decide to go custom rom, its as simple as flashing gapps after you flash the rom.
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Google mandates that the play store and other google apps cannot be included with roms. However, you can fetch google apps from here and flash them after flashing an AOSP rom like CM7 or CM9. Just make sure you flash the right ones (i.e. cyanogenmod 7 package for CM7).
Cubanluke88 said:
Actually looking at the list of apps that is included with the root script, it doesn't seem the play store is listed. Regardless, its trivial to add.
And if you decide to go custom rom, its as simple as flashing gapps after you flash the rom.
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Google mandates that the play store and other google apps cannot be included with roms. However, you can fetch google apps from here and flash them after flashing an AOSP rom like CM7 or CM9. Just make sure you flash the right ones (i.e. cyanogenmod 7 package for CM7).
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Well my friend. You just made my life a ton easier. Sincerely Thank you. Now I can't wait for my Nook Tablet to get here. It will probably be on Wednesday.
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is there any pitfalls if you partition the drive where you have all 13 gigs available to you and none for the B&N section of the tablet?
I called B&N and they said if they partition it they do about half and half and will not give you access to the whole Hard Drive. Boo!!
Basically, if you opt for more "media storage" then you forfeit space for /userdata which is app install storage.
This step:
Give a value between 11.6 and 13.6 that will leave you with>> 11.6GB: 4GB for /userdata | 13.6: 2GB for /userdata
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Basically portrays the min/max potential here. If you opt for 11.6 "media" storage, then you will be left with 4GB for app installation. If you opt for the max, 13.6GB, then you will be left with 2GB app installation.
You could always redo it as well I believe.
Cubanluke88 said:
Basically, if you opt for more "media storage" then you forfeit space for /userdata which is app install storage.
This step:
Basically portrays the min/max potential here. If you opt for 11.6 "media" storage, then you will be left with 4GB for app installation. If you opt for the max, 13.6GB, then you will be left with 2GB app installation.
You could always redo it as well I believe.
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Hey brother now that I have the Nook partitoned and have CM7 what's the best way to access the 8 gigabytes for user data via the pc?
ps thank you for all of the help you gave me and for pointing me in the righ direction. You made this pretty simple
Thank you!!
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Check out this post for changes that can be made to the build.prop file: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=23487384
I thought these changes were made to the rom but maybe not. If these lines in your build.prop file are different, change them to look how they're shown in this post and you should be able to mount the internal media storage and your sdcard.
Note that if you decide to try cm9, there is no support yet for mounting the internal media on a computer.
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same boat, with additional ? about list item #4
I was able to complete item#1(sd card root method), without a hitch. It looks like the only place to flash cwm (item#4) is internal mem. Is there a way to flash to an sd card, so I can choose to pull out sd and boot to stock rom if I wanted to? Thanks
...or maybe I can already boot to CWM from this sd boot, but I'm just not doing it yet(don't know how)?
barfcark said:
I was able to complete item#1(sd card root method), without a hitch. It looks like the only place to flash cwm (item#4) is internal mem. Is there a way to flash to an sd card, so I can choose to pull out sd and boot to stock rom if I wanted to? Thanks
...or maybe I can already boot to CWM from this sd boot, but I'm just not doing it yet(don't know how)?
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Sounds like you want to make a bootable CWM SD card: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1446987
I will have to check that when I get home. Is there a way to make the Icons bigger kind of like the I-pad? No I wont be using cm9. I need a fully functional Android Tablet.
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swc2001 said:
Is there a way to make the Icons bigger kind of like the I-pad?
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there is that app 'spare parts' ?
swc2001 said:
No I wont be using cm9. I need a fully functional Android Tablet.
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yes, count me as being the same way. cm7 is 'really' good for being called an alpha. a little bird tells me it never will be fixed up . . . shame . . . ( on the twelfth of never ? )
Im confused...
Edit:Made a new thread, seems i had more questions than i thought...
Just a quick question don't wanna make a new thread for this:
What i want to do is extend my media drive for my own books and videos and also id like to Root via the sd card method as mentioned in the 2nd post here.
I'm wondering in which order to do it all though.
1. should i get adb tools working first doing the first part only in this video (as instructed in this thread i think?)and then use the CWM included in the sd-card method?
Or
2. Start with the sd card method and then install adb tools and extend my media partition?
Also do i need to worry about the Tools part which is the 3rd thing you need for extending your partition, unless something goes wrong?
I just root my S4, and it worked. I got hyperdrive on it and its ok...
I have 16GB S4 and there is a new rom from hyperdrive and I cant download it because I don’t have enough space on S4… somehow there is 7 GB in system memory… what can I do to minimalize that.. I don’t even have anything installed on it jet and its saying I got 700MB left… and what app are you using for resolution change like on yours S4…?
I also have two recoveries installed and I olny need one but idk how to get rid of second one...
and I had this idea yesterday and I want to know if u guys think its going to work...
I want to try different systems, so can I get my phone back to Verizon version rooted and install apps that I want. Do back up then, and from memory cards starts up system... so I will not lose my apps all the time and I could try something new each day all I have to do is change sd card.. is that even possible?
SaNNeK said:
I just root my S4, and it worked. I got hyperdrive on it and its ok...
I have 16GB S4 and there is a new rom from hyperdrive and I cant download it because I don’t have enough space on S4… somehow there is 7 GB in system memory… what can I do to minimalize that.. I don’t even have anything installed on it jet and its saying I got 700MB left… and what app are you using for resolution change like on yours S4…?
I also have two recoveries installed and I olny need one but idk how to get rid of second one...
and I had this idea yesterday and I want to know if u guys think its going to work...
I want to try different systems, so can I get my phone back to Verizon version rooted and install apps that I want. Do back up then, and from memory cards starts up system... so I will not lose my apps all the time and I could try something new each day all I have to do is change sd card.. is that even possible?
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do you have any nandroid backups on the internal memory?
It wouldn't be automatic so not the way you describe it, but I've done it, even in the same sd card, just nandroid one rom then flash the next, then when I want the old one back I just nandroid the second and restore the first and so.on
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SaNNeK said:
I just root my S4, and it worked. I got hyperdrive on it and its ok...
I have 16GB S4 and there is a new rom from hyperdrive and I cant download it because I don’t have enough space on S4… somehow there is 7 GB in system memory… what can I do to minimalize that.. I don’t even have anything installed on it jet and its saying I got 700MB left… and what app are you using for resolution change like on yours S4…?
I also have two recoveries installed and I olny need one but idk how to get rid of second one...
and I had this idea yesterday and I want to know if u guys think its going to work...
I want to try different systems, so can I get my phone back to Verizon version rooted and install apps that I want. Do back up then, and from memory cards starts up system... so I will not lose my apps all the time and I could try something new each day all I have to do is change sd card.. is that even possible?
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1) You cannot reduce the amount of space allocated for system. It is a partition of fixed size.
2) Delete some of your downloads. They are taking up over a gig and a half.
3) Use an app like Folder Mount to move some folders from the internal memory to external and symlink to the expected locations.
4) Use Xposed Framework and the app settings module to adjust per app dpi and resolution.
5) You only have one recovery installed. When you flash a recovery image, the old one is overwritten.
6) Your idea will not work as described. You will have to go through setup and app installs for each rom, back them up, and then you can switch between the backups as often as you'd like.
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hmm..none
JamesPumaEnjoi said:
do you have any nandroid backups on the internal memory?
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I don't remember doing any... well maybe some time couple days ago, but since than I did couple more resets and reinstalling roms. I am new in all rooting and installing custom roms.. my S4 is my first phone that I am trying to lean as much as I can...
I know I have two recovery boots and I don't need that and I don't know how to deleted teamwin...
Once again, you only have one recovery installed. The screenshot that you posted is a generic setup screen in Rom Manager. It requires you to choose which recovery you have installed and is not an indication that those recoveries were autodetected.
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najaboy said:
Once again, you only have one recovery installed. The screenshot that you posted is a generic setup screen in Rom Manager. It requires you to choose which recovery you have installed and is not an indication that those recoveries were autodetected.
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thanks. I when to boot system and I format everything and I un-mount system and data and everything and I just but my rom again on it and its downloading its upgrades...
also I got my 6 gb back... so its 7 for sysyem and 6 gb free...
Any clues on how to get FolderMount app to work from a Rom / slot ?
https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...evasque.fmount
It seems the source path is wrong as compared to running it from the stock ROM where it finds the given folders/apps.
the source path shows: /storage/emulated/0
Normally this would populate with the given apps/folders desired to select but not working (as in listing anything) when trying from a ROM/slot and I have no clue what the path structure is via booted in a ROM slot in safestrap.
lazer9 said:
Any clues on how to get FolderMount app to work from a Rom / slot ?
https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...evasque.fmount
It seems the source path is wrong as compared to running it from the stock ROM where it finds the given folders/apps.
the source path shows: /storage/emulated/0
Normally this would populate with the given apps/folders desired to select but not working (as in listing anything) when trying from a ROM/slot and I have no clue what the path structure is via booted in a ROM slot in safestrap.
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I thought I was an idiot, glad atleast someone else saw the same thing.
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I thought I was an idiot, glad atleast someone else saw the same thing.
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Yea me to, lol, and I've been having a hard time figuring out where to best report/post about this issue to get a response or possible solution. I brought it up once in the "Safestrap" thread in [General] but got no replies. Then later on in that thread, another user was mentioning the use of FolderMount as his solution to free up internal card memory to another Safestrap user so I replied to that posing my question again, however, got no response as to the answer. I know it's a source (path) issue but can't figure it out when booted into a ROM slot.
Thanks for replying though because I myself was starting to think I was losing my mind. :cyclops:
I'm pretty sure I'm one of the "users" you're talking about, and I'm having the same issue
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michaelg117 said:
I'm pretty sure I'm one of the "users" you're talking about, and I'm having the same issue
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Likely so.
Wish we could get help with this as it would be a lifesaver for those of us using safestrap and wanting to free up space on the internal card since even more pressing for us having to slot our roms on it thus losing more phone storage.. :highfive:
I've found that moving apps to become system apps can be of help
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michaelg117 said:
I've found that moving apps to become system apps can be of help
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Just curious a general idea of how much space you've saved on internal SD by doing this?
And I doubt though that in my case the program "CoPilot USA" /maps directory can actually be moved into system.. :silly:
lazer9 said:
Just curious a general idea of how much space you've saved on internal SD by doing this?
And I doubt though that in my case the program "CoPilot USA" /maps directory can actually be moved into system.. :silly:
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I use quite a bit of apps so about 2.3 Gigs and you never know. I just went and did it through titanium backup.
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Any progress on this?
Is this a safestrap issue or is it a hyperdrive issue with the way HD structures the file system?
Does FM app just need to include/make available the option to choose /sdcard0 rather than emulated? The option to choose your own path in FM does not show this branch?
I am caching over 10gb of slacker music and this may be the deal breaker for using safestrap.
Hi,
sorry to disturb you but I do have some little "problems" with my HTC ONE AT&T.
I bought this phone, simunlocked already, and with revone I put it SOFF and than I "converted" it to international version of it (thinking that keeping the AT&T versionI coudn't install internatinal rom...I understood I was wrong but anyway I'm from Europe so I like to have international CID).
Few strange things happened (I'm not sure if it's normal or not).
The first one is that it seems that my phone is loosing memory, it's supposed to have 32 Gb but, as you can see from the attachment, it has just 25.5 Gb, is that normal (I do use a really slim rom, just 150 Mb, but anyway it's the same with any rom I install)...is it normal? Is it possible to format ALL and restore all the memory to an initial state (where there shall be at least 30-31 Gb avaialble I think)??
The second is that sometimes, after installing a rom, exiting the aroma installer, the screen become black instead of getting me back to the recovery (actually it seems it brings me back to the recovery but the screen goes off and no way to turn it on...so force reboot and than everything works fine....but sometimes reinstalling the same rom over and over it works fine, it bring me back to recovery and I can normally reboot the system), is it normal?
Than during the boot it says that this is a test device and so on (a sentence written under the HTC logo), is there a way to remove it? I thought I could do it with revone (I thought it was the tempered flag) but I tried the following thing and isn't removing it even if it says succesfully: Re-run revone to remove TAMPERED from your HBOOT screen: ./revone -t (but maybe it's another thing).
So is there a way to remove that sentence?
Thanks,
Massimiliano
Storage size is normal to show 25.59... As android system uses the rest that you don't see
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TopoX84 said:
Storage size is normal to show 25.59... As android system uses the rest that you don't see
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Is there a way to check if some part of the memory is lost/full from previous rom and it wasn't clean well??
I'm using this rom http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=50698141 it's realy minimal, without NOTHING, even the play store was missing...how can it use 7 Gb of memory?
m.zambonelli said:
Is there a way to check if some part of the memory is lost/full from previous rom and it wasn't clean well??
I'm using this rom http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=50698141 it's realy minimal, without NOTHING, even the play store was missing...how can it use 7 Gb of memory?
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Just go into settings and select storage. It tells you what is being used and by what.. Memory is used like a hard drive and it is formatted so the system can use it properly. That being said on 32GB you loose about 2GB to the formatting. Then the system and everything else on he phone uses it. There is also a swap file of several GB that is used when the 2GB of RAM is too full. There are also a couple of cache that use that memory as well. What you are seeing is typical storage usage of most phones running on Android. You loose around 7 to 10 GB to the system.
m.zambonelli said:
Is there a way to check if some part of the memory is lost/full from previous rom and it wasn't clean well??
I'm using this rom http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=50698141 it's realy minimal, without NOTHING, even the play store was missing...how can it use 7 Gb of memory?
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Well is like installing Linux on a computer.. The easy setup sets different partitions that the system is going to use for multiple purposes hence losing some GB in the process to be able to perform as required.
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Solarenemy68 said:
Just go into settings and select storage. It tells you what is being used and by what.. Memory is used like a hard drive and it is formatted so the system can use it properly. That being said on 32GB you loose about 2GB to the formatting. Then the system and everything else on he phone uses it. There is also a swap file of several GB that is used when the 2GB of RAM is too full. There are also a couple of cache that use that memory as well. What you are seeing is typical storage usage of most phones running on Android. You loose around 7 to 10 GB to the system.
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Ok I do understand that but as you can see from the screenshot attached in Setting-Storage it says Total Space 25.59Gb, available 24 and something.
I would like to see/understand/access the remaining 6/7 Gb that are not showed there!
I've the feelings that the memory is decreasing every time I'm installing a rom, I also formatted EVERYTHING. loosing the operating system (than I had to push a rom in the memory) but still is like that!
Any suggestion or idea on how to see what is inside those 7 Gb "missing" from the total space?
Any way to format them?
It's not missing, open a terminal window and execute df command - that will list partitions. Data is 25.6GB, system 1.8GB, cache 600MB, etc. All 32GB are there, but are partitioned for different aspects of the OS, you can't change that.
cschmitt said:
It's not missing, open a terminal window and execute df command - that will list partitions. Data is 25.6GB, system 1.8GB, cache 600MB, etc. All 32GB are there, but are partitioned for different aspects of the OS, you can't change that.
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Thank you so much for your answer, I'm slowly understanding how this is working
I am than wondering if it's possible that multiple install of things (updating hboot, recovery, different rom and so on) can leave some "dirty" file or folder meaning that some not necessary files are still there taking space for nothing.
This is my df results, can you check if, for your opinion, everything is fine or if there is some folder too big as it shall be?
Another question is if it's possible to just delete ALL the 32Gb, removing all the partition and stuff and then in some way restore it to a "default" (I don't know what I'm actually saying, I hope you understood what I mean...mainly like in any windows pc you can just remove all the partition, format all and reinstall the OS from zero).
Thanks a lot,
Massimiliano
p.s. I'm including the screenshot of my df result
m.zambonelli said:
Thank you so much for your answer, I'm slowly understanding how this is working
I am than wondering if it's possible that multiple install of things (updating hboot, recovery, different rom and so on) can leave some "dirty" file or folder meaning that some not necessary files are still there taking space for nothing.
This is my df results, can you check if, for your opinion, everything is fine or if there is some folder too big as it shall be?
Another question is if it's possible to just delete ALL the 32Gb, removing all the partition and stuff
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It looks normal, you can't delete all of the partitions it would brick the phone. Flashing roms doesn't leave old files, because the install wipes the system first.
m.zambonelli said:
Thank you so much for your answer, I'm slowly understanding how this is working
I am than wondering if it's possible that multiple install of things (updating hboot, recovery, different rom and so on) can leave some "dirty" file or folder meaning that some not necessary files are still there taking space for nothing.
This is my df results, can you check if, for your opinion, everything is fine or if there is some folder too big as it shall be?
Another question is if it's possible to just delete ALL the 32Gb, removing all the partition and stuff and then in some way restore it to a "default" (I don't know what I'm actually saying, I hope you understood what I mean...mainly like in any windows pc you can just remove all the partition, format all and reinstall the OS from zero).
Thanks a lot,
Massimiliano
p.s. I'm including the screenshot of my df result
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I don't want to sound like an ass but what you have is normal so you are going to have to live with it. There is no way to get more memory cleared up unless you have absolutely nothing but the ROM running and nothing else downloaded and installed. Everyone who has the 32GB version of this phone has the same amount of memory as you. Some have less as they have installed other apps. added music, movies, and pictures.
The ONLY way you could get more memory is to get the 64GB version of this phone. I knew it did not have a card slot so I took that into account and bought the 64GB version so I would have plenty of space for anything I wanted.
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It looks normal, you can't delete all of the partitions it would brick the phone. Flashing roms doesn't leave old files, because the install wipes the system first.
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Ok, Thanks
Solarenemy68 said:
I don't want to sound like an ass but what you have is normal so you are going to have to live with it. There is no way to get more memory cleared up unless you have absolutely nothing but the ROM running and nothing else downloaded and installed. Everyone who has the 32GB version of this phone has the same amount of memory as you. Some have less as they have installed other apps. added music, movies, and pictures.
The ONLY way you could get more memory is to get the 64GB version of this phone. I knew it did not have a card slot so I took that into account and bought the 64GB version so I would have plenty of space for anything I wanted.
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If I knew that 32 Gb meant 25 I would consider to buy the 64 Gb too ... but other than te space I just wanted to understand IF it was normal that, after just flashed a really basic clean rom (just 156 mb of rom) it was normal to have just 25 Gb free (no other additional apps, no photo and so on) ... it's normal, ok, I'll be happy with that and next phone I'll consider a 64Gb version of it.
Thanks everyone for the reply
Good evening.
I have a new UMI X2 for 3 weeks now. I do not receive texte messages. I have done 2 factory resets and then I get messages back to work, but after a few days and without any reason I stop receiving them again. I did some research and found that this is a common problem with umi x2 and some people say that I should apply a ROM fix or software update. But I dont know anything about this. I need your help in order to fix this please.
JonhyRico said:
Good evening.
I have a new UMI X2 for 3 weeks now. I do not receive texte messages. I have done 2 factory resets and then I get messages back to work, but after a few days and without any reason I stop receiving them again. I did some research and found that this is a common problem with umi x2 and some people say that I should apply a ROM fix or software update. But I dont know anything about this. I need your help in order to fix this please.
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Have you tried just using a different text messaging app to see if it's not just an issue with the built in stock text messaging app? That would be quick and easy to test. If that doesn't work, then yes. an update or rom would be the next step.
Root: Supposedly this phone is already pre-rooted. Depending on where you got it from, it is possible this was disabled. If it does need to be rooted, then it is specific to what firmware and chip you have (I guess there are regular and "Turbo" versions)
Recovery: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2342943
Roms: http://www.needrom.com/phone-roms/umi/umi-x2/ - My suggestion would be CM11 due to a much better UI, more privacy / security, and it is highly rated. Recommend reading through comments for more info on what does / does not work.
All of these are very general guidelines to get started with reading. You should get familiar with how to restore to stock as well, in worst case scenarios.
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Umi-X2-1080p-Android-Phone-User-Group/572387056135889
Thank you so much for your help.
es0tericcha0s said:
Have you tried just using a different text messaging app to see if it's not just an issue with the built in stock text messaging app? That would be quick and easy to test. If that doesn't work, then yes. an update or rom would be the next step.
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Yes. Did not work.
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Root: Supposedly this phone is already pre-rooted. Depending on where you got it from, it is possible this was disabled. If it does need to be rooted, then it is specific to what firmware and chip you have (I guess there are regular and "Turbo" versions)
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Sorry, but I do not understand this part. I am totally illiterate in this matters, but I am pretty good at following tutorials.
Mine is the 1.5Ghz 2Gb RAM and 32Gb ROM (many call it Turbo, even though there have been other Turbo versions before).
es0tericcha0s said:
Recovery: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2342943
Roms: http://www.needrom.com/phone-roms/umi/umi-x2/ - My suggestion would be CM11 due to a much better UI, more privacy / security, and it is highly rated. Recommend reading through comments for more info on what does / does not work.
All of these are very general guidelines to get started with reading. You should get familiar with how to restore to stock as well, in worst case scenarios.
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Umi-X2-1080p-Android-Phone-User-Group/572387056135889
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All these are great tips. Thanks a lot!
JonhyRico said:
Thank you so much for your help.
Yes. Did not work.
Sorry, but I do not understand this part. I am totally illiterate in this matters, but I am pretty good at following tutorials.
Mine is the 1.5Ghz 2Gb RAM and 32Gb ROM (many call it Turbo, even though there have been other Turbo versions before).
All these are great tips. Thanks a lot!
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So, yea, seems like it should already be rooted. You can check with a root checker app from the Play Store to verify. If it is, then you can install the MobileUncle app and use that to install the CWM recovery which will allow you to backup your current rom as well as completely wipe and install a new one. Make sure you backup whatever you want and save it to a safe place before you start as a precaution. You can never be too careful, but you can certainly not be careful enough.
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So, yea, seems like it should already be rooted. You can check with a root checker app from the Play Store to verify. If it is, then you can install the MobileUncle app and use that to install the CWM recovery which will allow you to backup your current rom as well as completely wipe and install a new one. Make sure you backup whatever you want and save it to a safe place before you start as a precaution. You can never be too careful, but you can certainly not be careful enough.
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Why do you think it is rooted. Is that bad or good?
Will I need a micro SD card to do this?
Because I've seen more than 1 post / review from various users stating that it is rooted already. This is excellent if you plan on modifying your phone as part of the work is already finished. Whether or not you need an SD card depends on how much storage you have left on your phone. Probably need at least a GB or 2 for the nandroid backup and then however much room the roms take up. Since you have a 32 GB phone, it's more than likely there is plenty of room left for this stuff. I really suggest reading up on how to use the Flash Tool and the files you need to restore the phone to stock, just in case. I've worked (rooted/customized) on well over a 100 different kinds of android devices, but even so, I rarely ever work on something that I don't have the ability to at least return it to it's original state.
"1. Downlaod CWM Recovery extract it and copy recovery.img only to root of your SD Cards
{ i.e. sdcard/recovery.img or sdcard2/recovery.img }"
In the beginning of the tutorial it says that. I am completely lost with that step. Is this on the phone or on the pc? Is this through an app?
They're saying you should download the CWM file - if it is zipped, you must unzip and move that file (will be something.img) to your SD card or internal storage. When it says root of card, that just means it should NOT be in a folder.