[Guide][Re-partiton][1.9GB_extra_space][Flashable zip] - Galaxy Note II N7105 Android Development

Update : Working on T889(T-Mobile) & AT&T GalaxyNote2 too.
Based on @ninekaw9 's original script from here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=52989641
I ported this for the N7105.
Please read the post fully before trying this.
This file basically reduces the space assigned to cache and preload partitions and reassigns that extra space to your internal sdcard.
What is preload?
Used for storing Samsung's pre-loaded bloatwares like some wallpapers and "Wonders of Nature" video that you find on your phone after a factory reset or after buying a new phone.
Reducing the cache partition:
Cache basically stores the apps from Google play while they are downloading and the rest of it is used for storing OTA updates.
The OTA updates from Samsung and big in size and hence cache has 1GB of size to store those big updates.
So basically I reduced the cache size from 1GB to 100mb because Kitkat is the last update for Note2 afaik and the phone would be out of OTA service after Kitkat.
Won't reducing cache size break some other things?
No. It won't. As I have still kept 100mb in the cache that would be fine for playstore downloads.
Can I return to stock partition size after doing this?
Yes. Find the .pit file for your device and flash stock firmware through odin alongwith the pit file.
Here is the pit file just in case if you want to go back to stock partition size. Stock_PIT_N7105
What you need to have to Re-partiton
Philz recovery installed (latest version)for t0lte device.
Note that TWRP WONT WORK as it doesn't have some binaries for partitioning.
Nandroid backup or a rom zip file in your external sdcard is a must.
Backup your internal sdcard as it will be formatted in the process.
Procedure :
1.Boot into philz recovery
2.Flash the file which is linked here.
Partition_N7105_16GB_model_only
After flashing the recovery will automatically reboot.
3.Next you will see some mounting errors. Don't worry. Just go to mounts and storage and do this
Format /data
Format /system
Format /sdcard0
Format /preload
Please don't format /boot /modem or /sdcard1.
4. So after formatting it's all done. Now you can restore nandroid or flash a new rom.
5. If you are having issue restoring your nandroid backup then read this post and do exactly what he says
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=53207492
Note: You can still flash bootloaders and modems from odin after doing this re-partioning. No need to flash with pit file.
However if you want to flash a full rom from odin then pit file is required.
All credits to @ninekaw9 and @forumber2 for their original scripts. You guys are awesome ?
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For AOSP users only.
System slimmed down to 1Gb so you get a total of 14.2GB of user available space on your phone.
Download here
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I'll have to try this when I get the time to. Thanks for the work.
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G1Master said:
I'll have to try this when I get the time to. Thanks for the work.
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Yup. Let me know then.
I will upload the stock pit file in case you need it.
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Do u have the link to phliz recovery?
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Would this be safe on the T889?
I know kernels for N7105 are ok on it, would love the extra space. Not sure if the partition alignments are the same between though.
Irwenzhao said:
Do u have the link to phliz recovery?
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They are all located here... just go by phone codename. N7105 is tolte I believe as my t889 is toltetmo
http://goo.im/devs/philz_touch/CWM_Advanced_Edition

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scariola said:
Would this be safe on the T889?
I know kernels for N7105 are ok on it, would love the extra space. Not sure if the partition alignments are the same between though.
They are all located here... just go by phone codename. N7105 is tolte I believe as my t889 is toltetmo
http://goo.im/devs/philz_touch/CWM_Advanced_Edition
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Send me the partition table I would have a look at it.
Edit: Here is how to get partition table.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=53053335
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smeet.somaiya said:
Send me the partition table I would have a look at it.
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Thanks, after some trial and error this is for toltetmo t889.
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scariola said:
Thanks, after some trial and error this is for toltetmo t889.
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Okay. So after seeing the partiton table I can say that this script will work for tmobile t889 too.
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Everybody please see post no. 2
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Was hoping someone would modify the bloated partitions; going to flash during the morning. Like a boss dude, thanks.

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scariola said:
[/COLOR]They are all located here... just go by phone codename. N7105 is tolte I believe as my t889 is toltetmo
http://goo.im/devs/philz_touch/CWM_Advanced_Edition
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smeet.somaiya said:
For AOSP users only.
System slimmed down to 1Gb so you get a total of 14.2GB of user available space on your phone.
Download here
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Both links are blocked in China. Jeez gotta hate China ~
N7105 rocking AOSB with AGNi kernel,
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OK so... @smeet.somaiya now that that worked, someone help me figure out why can't I restore my nandroid?!?!?!
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Irwenzhao said:
OK so... @smeet.somaiya now that that worked, someone help me figure out why can't I restore my nandroid?!?!?!
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Did you back it up with Philz or TWRP? I'm about to try this. Have you tried flashing a fresh Rom?

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Senyaka said:
Did you back it up with Philz or TWRP? I'm about to try this. Have you tried flashing a fresh Rom?
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I used TWRP. I updated my ROM after partitioning.
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Irwenzhao said:
I used TWRP. I updated my ROM after partitioning.
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Restoring a backup from TWRP with Philz and vice versa, they usually don't play nice. I'm going to flash TWRP back after doing the partition and see if the nandroid I make works. Have you got a Rom up and running now?

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Senyaka said:
Restoring a backup from TWRP with Philz and vice versa, they usually don't play nice. I'm going to flash TWRP back after doing the partition and see if the nandroid I make works. Have you got a Rom up and running now?
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Yes I do. I flashed back TWRP and tried restoring. Doesn't work. D:
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Irwenzhao said:
Yes I do. I flashed back TWRP and tried restoring. Doesn't work. D:
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Hmm okay. Well the good news is you have a Rom up and running. Just can't restore your old nandroid. Good to know.
I might do the whole thing, set up a new Rom, Nandroid that, wipe everything clean in recovery, then try restore the nandroid and see what happens.

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Senyaka said:
Hmm okay. Well the good news is you have a Rom up and running. Just can't restore your old nandroid. Good to know.
I might do the whole thing, set up a new Rom, Nandroid that, wipe everything clean in recovery, then try restore the nandroid and see what happens.
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If restoring nandroid doesn't work for you guys then you should try nandroid manager app from playstore. It lets you restore the stuff you want from your nandroid backup.
And do remember to format partitons manually after running the script. Format them from philz itself. Otherwise they won't mount.
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Senyaka said:
Hmm okay. Well the good news is you have a Rom up and running. Just can't restore your old nandroid. Good to know.
I might do the whole thing, set up a new Rom, Nandroid that, wipe everything clean in recovery, then try restore the nandroid and see what happens.
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BTW nandroids that I can't restore are only made on external SD card. Nandroid made on the phone itself work perfectly. Wonders is that help.
P.S. I did what u mentioned a long time ago when something happened to my phone.
N7105 rocking AOSB with AGNi kernel,
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