Don't want to go through the complicated motions to create a swap partition or set the CPU speed? Don't want to lose all your data and backups? Use these easy init.d scripts to create a dedicated 500MB swapfile for ANY ROM, old or new. No need to go through the Wipe_Everything scripts.
The SwapFileCreate script lets you set up a swapfile without having to create a swap partition.
The CPU Editor script lets you set any available frequency, governor, or scheduler (plus other settings) through the terminal without having to reflash anything.
Usage:
Open terminal
Type "su" without the quotes
Type "cpu" without the quotes
Make your selections
Download the attached zip files. Copy to your install folder on the Touchpad, install via TWRP, and voila! Swap goodness. CPU Setting goodness.
If installing any new ROM, install the swap zip file last, and the required swap for any of the new ROM's will work just fine.
NOTE: If you know scripting, you can edit the 98swap_cache file in /etc/init.d to change the size of the swapfile and the location from /data to /cache or /system.
Easy Swap Update
I had to add correct permissions to the script to execute. The file attached in the OP is updated. If you tried the previous script, it probably didn't work. Try this one and report back.
EDIT: Tested with latest DU and various PAC ROM's and works fine.
Updated
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Hi all,
In this thread, I will try to share the knowledge I have on deodexing, making custom ROMs, modifying initramfs, building kernel and much more.
Please check the below posts for each of these tutorials.
Hope this opens doors to many new ROM and Kernel developers.
NOTE: THESE TUTORIALS ARE WRITTEN FOR GT-I9100. WILL NOT WORK ON OTHER DEVICES. I DON'T TAKE ANY RESPONSIBILITY IF YOU MESS UP AND BRICK YOUR DEVICE OR ANYTHING ELSE. USE AT YOUR OWN RISK.
Deodexing Stock Rom
For GINGERBREAD ROMS:
What you need to have:
xUltimate v2.3.3 - you can download it HERE (Thanks and Credits to Xeudoxus for this awesome app)
Rooted kernel with busybox
JDK installed on your Windows system
If adb is not available in your windows PC, in xUltimate folder open "jar" folder. You'll find adb there.
Extract stock app & framework folders and Deodex:
Connect your device to computer.
Start xUltimate (double-click on Main.exe)
Select option 1. (Pull /system/app)
Once option is done, select option 2. (Pull /system/framework)
In the same folder, now you'll see two new folders (origi_app, origi_frame)
Select option 3 in Main menu (Deodex /system/app)
Once its done, select option 4 in Main menu (Deodex /system/framework)
DONE!!
NOTE: If any apk/odex gives issues while deodexing, remove that corresponding apk and odex from origi_app folder and deodex again. (Mostly the apps which can be downloaded from play store might give errors.. ex: Maps, Voice search etc.)
Now you'll see two new folders done_app and done_frame.
Push deodexed app and framework to device:
Connect your device to PC in USB debugging mode.
Copy done_app and done_frame folders to root of sdcard (/sdcard).
Open Windows command prompt and type the below commands.
Code:
[LIST]
[*]adb shell
[*]su
[*]stop
[*]mount -o remount,rw /dev/block/mmcblk0p9 /system
[*]rm /system/app/*.odex
[*]rm /system/framework/*.odex
[*]busybox cp /sdcard/done_app/* /system/app/
[*]busybox cp /sdcard/done_frame/* /system/framework/
[*]chmod 644 /system/app/*
[*]chmod 644 /system/framework/*
[*]mount -o remount,ro /dev/block/mmcblk0p9 /system
[*]sync
[*]reboot recovery
[/LIST]
In Recovery, Wipe Cache and Wipe Data/Factory reset.
Reboot.
Now you've deodexed app and framework.
For ICS ROMS:
For ICS Roms, the process is quite easy. (Thanks and Credits to jaydvn.)
Download the attached zip file.
Extract it on your windows PC.
Copy your /system/app to _app folder
Copy your /system/framework to _framework folder.
Run AutoDEOToolMain.bat
Follow the instructions.
deodexed jars and apks will be found in deodexed_APK and deodexed_JAR.
Push deodexed app and framework to device:
Connect your device to PC in USB debugging mode.
Copy deodexed_APK and deodexed_JAR folders to root of sdcard (/sdcard).
Open Windows command prompt and type the below commands.
Code:
[LIST]
[*]adb shell
[*]su
[*]stop
[*]mount -o remount,rw /dev/block/mmcblk0p9 /system
[*]rm /system/app/*.odex
[*]rm /system/framework/*.odex
[*]busybox cp /sdcard/deodexed_APK/* /system/app/
[*]busybox cp /sdcard/deodexed_JAR/* /system/framework/
[*]chmod 644 /system/app/*
[*]chmod 644 /system/framework/*
[*]mount -o remount,ro /dev/block/mmcblk0p9 /system
[*]sync
[*]reboot recovery
[/LIST]
In Recovery, Wipe Cache and Wipe Data/Factory reset.
Reboot.
Done.
Enjoy.
Building kernel
Okay. Let's learn how to build kernel for GT-I9100. There are many ways to build. I am just presenting here the way I build and make kernel.
NOTE 1: Follow the instructions exactly.
NOTE 2: Kernel is opensource. If you make any changes to it, you're expected to share your source. (Usually people share it over github )
NOTE 3: FLASHING KERNEL IS RISKY AND DANGEROUS. BE CAREFUL. BUILD AND FLASH ON YOUR OWN RISK.
What you need to have:
Ubuntu 10.04 and above (I use 10.04 )
ARM tool chain (Download HERE. Click on IA32 GNU/Linux TAR under Advanced Packages)
Samsung's opensource kernel for GT-I9100 (Download HERE. Go to Mobile->Mobile Phone-> Select I9100 (update 3 for Gingerbread and update 4 for ICS) and download the zip)
Setting up toolchain:
Extract the tar you downloaded(Suggestion: Extract to one folder where you can have everything. In my case /home/superatmos/build_kernel).
After extracting, you'll see a folder named arm-2010q1. Inside there will be many folders (ex. bin, lib and so on.)
Folder structure will be: /home/<your_name>/build_kernel/arm-2010q1
Setting up kernel:
Extract the zip you've downloaded from samsung's opensource.
You'll find two zips.
Extract GT-I9100_Kernel.tar.gz to /home/<your_name>/build_kernel/
Folder structure: /home/<your_name>/build_kernel/GT-I9100_Kernel
Setting up initramfs:
Samsung's zImage is divided into two parts: Opensource kernel (which you downloaded from samsung's website) and initramfs (which is root file system to boot up the device).
You can extract initramfs from your zImage using the below mentioned links (Credits and Thanks to Chenglu) Original Thread: HERE
To extract initramfs from Gingerbread zImage: HERE
To extract initramfs from ICS zImage: HERE
Folder structure: /home/<your_name>/build_kernel/initramfs
Now the entire setup is ready. Let's start modifying kernel configuration.
Setting up kernel config:
For Gingerbread:
Go to /home/<your_name>/build_kernel/GT-I9100_Kernel/arch/arm/configs folder.
Copy c1_rev02_defconfig file and paste it in kernel root folder (/home/<your_name>/build_kernel/GT-I9100_Kernel/).
Rename c1_rev02_defconfig to .config in kernel root folder.
Now open Makefile which is in your kernel root folder(/home/<your_name>/build_kernel/GT-I9100_Kernel/).
Modify the below lines (I guess line 195 and 196).
For ICS:
Go to /home/<your_name>/build_kernel/GT-I9100_Kernel/arch/arm/configs folder.
Copy u1_defconfig file and paste it in kernel root folder (/home/<your_name>/build_kernel/GT-I9100_Kernel/).
Rename u1_defconfig to .config in kernel root folder.
Now open Makefile which is in your kernel root folder(/home/<your_name>/build_kernel/GT-I9100_Kernel/).
Modify the below lines (I guess line 195 and 196).
Code:
ARCH ?= arm
CROSS_COMPILE ?= /home/<your_name>/build_kernel/arm-2010q1/bin/arm-none-linux-gnueabi-
Save and close.
Modifying kernel configuration:
Now open .config file(which you renamed). If its not seen, it might be hidden. Go to View->Show hidden files and there you go.
Do the below things:
Adding local version:
Change CONFIG_LOCALVERSION=" " to anything you like. I add this way:
CONFIG_LOCALVERSION="-I9100-superatmos"
Adding initramfs path:
You need to let kernel know the path from which it needs to take initramfs.
Change CONFIG_INITRAMFS_SOURCE=" " to ../initramfs (In this tutorial it's the path. If you had copied anywhere else, give the path properly).
Enough for now. Once you get experience, you can modify many configurations as per your liking and save. This configuration can be changed by GUI too with the command make menuconfig.
The Important part: Building the kernel:
For Gingerbread:
Open terminal.
Go to path /home/<your_name>/build_kernel/GT-I9100_Kernel/
Type make.
For ICS:
Open terminal.
Go to path /home/<your_name>/build_kernel/GT-I9100_Kernel/
Type export USE_SEC_FIPS_MODE=true
Type make.
THAT'S ALL. YOUR zImage is ready and is available in /home/<your_name>/build_kernel/GT-I9100_Kernel/arch/arm/boot/zImage.
Install the zImage on the device:
Go to the path where zImage is present and type the below line in command line.
Code:
tar cvf I9100_kernel.tar zImage
Flash the tar using odin.
DONE. CONGRATULATIONS. NOW YOU'VE YOUR OWN KERNEL.
Give me your feedback so that I can improve this tutorial. And post here about how your build went. All the best.
Making custom ROM
Let's move on to make a custom ROM.
Inputs/Feedback/Suggestions are more than welcome. Lets improve this tutorial together for the betterment of the android community.
Steps involved in making a custom ROM:
Getting the system dump from the device.
Deodexing app and framework folders.
Creating various mods by modifying framework and system files.
Modifying build.prop and adding tweaks.
Making META-INF folder and writing an updater-script (edify scripting).
Signing the ROM and making a flashable zip.
Folder Structure:
Before going forward, let's follow the below structure folder to make the tutorial more understandable.
Let our ROM name be CustomROM. The folder structure will be C:\Users\<your name>\CustomROM.
Let's move step by step. Are you ready??
Getting the system dump from the device
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Make sure USB debugging is ON and connect your device to the PC.
Open command prompt on your windows PC and go to CustomROM folder path.
Type adb devices. You should be able to see the device detected. (If not check environmental variables whether adb is in system path or not. If not present, add the adb path.)
Type the below command to get the dump of system folder.
Code:
adb pull /system system/
Now inside the folder CustomROM, you should be able to see system folder with many folders like app, etc, framework etc inside.
Done with first step.
Deodexing app and framework folders
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Look HERE how to deodex app and framework folders. Copy the app and framework folders to xUltimate folder, rename them to origi_app and origi_frame and follow the given link to deodex.
NOTE: After deodexing, merge origi_app folder with app folder under C:\Users\<your name>\CustomROM\system\app and origi_frame with framework folder under C:\Users\<your name>\CustomROM\system\framework.
Creating various mods by modifying framework and system files
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Okay. This the section where your hardwork, innovation and talent comes in. You can use the mods available already, create your own mods, port various mods from other devices and so on.
Below is a list of various mods which can be ported on to GT-I9100. All the credits go these respective thread owners. Thanks to them.
Lidroid 14 toggle mod
Extended power menu with/without header
CRT Off Animation & SIP Over LTE/HSPA
Swipe to remove notifications
NOTE: Let me know more mods with links so that I can add here.
Modifying build.prop and adding tweaks
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Okay. This is one of those files where you name your ROM(to be visible in settings. ) and add many tweaks.
To name your ROM (to be visible in settings), change the below code.
Code:
ro.build.display.id=CustomROM v1.0
Check the below links for many other tweaks. All credits go to respective thread owners. Thanks to them.
build.prop tweaks by TheFrankenstain
build.prop tweaks by dhlalit11
Making META-INF folder and writing an updater-script (edify scripting)
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Once you're done with all the modifications, mods and additions, its time to create META-INF folder and make the updater script. Once the user flashes the ROM zip, this is the script that runs and does everything written inside the script. PLEASE BE CAREFUL WITH THIS. TAKE REFERENCE FROM OTHER (SAME DEVICE) ROMS' UPDATER-SCRIPT. (In this case, take reference from other GT-I9100 roms.)
Check the below links for tutorial and how-to on writing edify script and making updater script. All credits go to respective owners of the threads. Thanks to them.
Edify Scripting, Making Flashable ZIPs, ZIP Signing & Key Creation
Edify Scripting Notes
How to Write an Updater-Script with Edify Code
Edify Installation Script Syntax's
NOTE: system folders path, boot/kernel partition path, modem partition path and so on are COMPLETELY DIFFERENT for DIFFERENT DEVICES. Check the partitions for your device properly, carefully and then work on updater-script. TAKE HELP OR REFERENCE FROM OTHER ROM DEVELOPERS FOR YOUR DEVICE.
Lets move on to last step. Making a signing and making a flashable zip.
Signing the ROM and making a flashable zip
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Make sure, now you should be able to find two folders (META-INF and system) inside C:\Users\<your name>\CustomROM.
Check in THIS thread for test signing your ROM. It WORKS with GT-I9100.
or Check THIS thread to create your own signing key and certificate.
Now you're done with making a custom ROM. Hope to see more custom ROMs from many users.
Give me your feedback so that I can improve this tutorial. And post here about how your custom ROM making went. All the best.
last one
i don't see any tutorials just links to a diff thread and a rom that won't work on i9100
buster041284 said:
i don't see any tutorials just links to a diff thread and a rom that won't work on i9100
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You're quite fast Updated Deodexing and Building kernel section..
Great thread Superatmos. I'll definately have a go at this.
Quick question ? Am i right in assuming that although your tutorial says to connect your device this line from xUltimate seperceeds that ?
"Alright xUltimate has been updated to v2 What this means is that you do not need your phone connect to your computer to deodex. So you can just manually place the .odex files in (\origi_frame\) and (\origi_app\) and it will deodex. You can also transfer the .odex files from your phone like the last version."
where do I get the zImage to extract the initramfs from? I can't seem to find the zImage on my phone or in the source anywhere.
Great
Very useful.. Added to my favorite.
Thank's man, i'll read that
puccini said:
Great thread Superatmos. I'll definately have a go at this.
Quick question ? Am i right in assuming that although your tutorial says to connect your device this line from xUltimate seperceeds that ?
"Alright xUltimate has been updated to v2 What this means is that you do not need your phone connect to your computer to deodex. So you can just manually place the .odex files in (\origi_frame\) and (\origi_app\) and it will deodex. You can also transfer the .odex files from your phone like the last version."
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Connect your device to the PC and double click Main.exe inside xUltimate folder. Follow the instructions you see from then. Its quite self explanatory.
If you already have origi_app and origi_frame folders, then just double click on Main Skip.bat.
dmp450 said:
where do I get the zImage to extract the initramfs from? I can't seem to find the zImage on my phone or in the source anywhere.
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Use ktool (available on market.. compatible with I9100) and click on Dump current kernel. You'll find it on sdcard.
One more way is when you download firmware from sammobile.com, just extract the file and you'll find zImage inside it.
Nice thread,
I m waiting from long time.
Thanks for your work.
Sent from my GT-I9100 using XDA
Making custom ROM section updated
Hi all,
Please find updated custom rom section HERE.
Feedback and suggestions welcome.
Thanks for the kernel part, will come in handy
Enviado desde mi GT-I9100 usando Tapatalk 2
Good tutorial, thanks.
How do you guys sign the rom if you are on Linux (ubuntu for me)
hi superatmos
thanks for this handy thread...may i ask your for a help here?why in my every deodexing always gives error result?
I attach the screenshots.
Many thanks in advance
tks mate will try to pack my own kernel following this method
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I have flashed it on my Note, it works well.
I in no way created this, just thought it may be worth while.
The operation of this template is based on the VillainTheme System for the ROM VillainROM.
Link: http://www.villainrom.co.uk/forum/sh...inTheme-System
Credits and thanks to all XDA team that collaborated on the original script: Doctorcete, Stericson, Matt and Seshy
What is Universal Flasher Tool?
is a complete template that is used to create the simplest possible way a subject flashable from recovery without the need to include or edit files. apk.
This new method uses the file system implementation metamorph (just have to put files and folders on their respective routes), with the advantage that the system identifies and injected into their applications without the need for external application. The subjects are flashed directly from recovery.
What are the advantages of this method compared to metamorph or traditional flasheables issues?
Do not include. Apk complete, only the files you want to include in the subject.
A theme created with this template is valid for any rom, even among different phone roms (the tests have been performed with SGS2 and Nexus one).
Optionally, the template can include complete files if desired, can even be used to install applications not system.
Does not depend on external applications like metamorph because it flashes directly from recovery.
Operation of the template
at the end of the post are attached a number of considerations to take into account, but basically works like this:
Identify the applications that want to thematize and checks that exist in the rom. Once the check, the system compares folders that will be introduced as well as files and injects them into the apk as long as the new file exists within the apk. This has been thought well to avoid filling an apk with files that do not belong because they are from another rom or because you made a mistake when typing the name, for example.
Once injected the files takes a zipalign the apk to optimize RAM usage.
Alternatively, if the topic includes external files or copy them to install applications on your path.
At the same time to be using the item, the system will generate a backup of changed files and automatically creates a file. Zip flashable from recovery, in case something goes wrong or do not like changes to previous state.
Finally, it also generates a small log with the outcome of the whole process is recorded in SD to verify that all changes are properly implemented.
How to create and edit your own theme
Download the template from the attachment in this post or the link below.
Recommended Tools: 7zip to include files and browse the file system (you can also use winzip or winrar without problems) and Notepad + + or any other plain text editor to edit the name of the mod.
Once downloaded, open the template double-click will observe and folders inside a file in the root. Here's that are in each folder and how to create the theme.
MOD.config file: (new from version 3.0) is an editable text file (recommend Notepad + +) where in addition to establishing the name of the MOD to set different parameters of the template.
MOD_VERSION= Name (name of the mod to be displayed in the system properties after the name of the rom. Are cautioned not to put a name too long and try to avoid as far as possible in the blanks.
CLEAN_MORPHING = not (compare the new files before injection into the apk, only enter if the file already exists. Turning the option dramatically reduces speed)
V4_MORPHING = yes (support to manage compatibility with existing folders-v4 system in some applications).
DO_BACKUP = yes (enable or disable the creation of the flashable backup from recovery to restore the existing theme).
LOG_ENABLED = yes (enable or disable the creation of a log file with the results of the process).
SCREEN_LOG = yes (shows the process of recovery on the screen or not. important notices are always shown even if the option is disabled).
Optionally, you can set a different path for memory cards (no need to touch these lines in most cases, you should not touch):
default_internal_sdcard = / EMMC
default_external_sdcard = / sdcard
Optionally, you can add special commands to mount partitions (no need to modify these lines in most cases, you should not touch):
mount_system = mount / system
mount_data = mount / data
README.txt:
Includes some additional instructions on the operation and the license. Please read before using the template to create a theme (in English). Carteta / tools: is the folder where you have placed the scripts and binary files necessary to flash the issue and make subsequent restoration. You do not need to touch anything in this folder to edit the theme. From version 3.0 has been deleted because busybox binary is no longer involved in the process. folder / META-INF folder system which includes the signature file and the script to launch from recovery. It is recommended not to touch. Folder / MORPH: This is the template folder where files should be included with the theme. In turn, the folder is divided into two subfolders called / data (for applications theming system NO) and / system (for theming system and applications framework). In the / MORPH / system / app files are included for the applications and / MORPH / system / framework for the framework files. NOTE: NO application theming system in / MORPH / data / app / myapp.apk supposed to change the digital signature, so from that time can not be updated from the market or will you installed in the market (like if it had been installed by 'other means' non-statutory ...). Therefore, we do not recommend any downloaded application thematize the market. You are advised that the complaints do not come then ... For each application you want to thematize must open a new folder called / nombre.apk (eg / Contacts.apk if you want to change the system application Contacts.apk) . It is necessary to respect the use of upper / lower case. Within each of these folders you have to respect that there are logical paths within applications, so that the files would have to place them in folders named / res / drawable, res / drawable-hdpi, etc ... It is the same structure metamorph an issue, so any item is readily convertible metamorph simply dragging folders.
No need to create any control file or anything like . The system is responsible for reviewing the folders to see what applications you want tematitar.
Folder / Xtras / system:
in this folder is where, if desired, can include files or complete applications that you wish to flash in conjunction with the subject. For example, sound files, bootanimation, scripts, complete applications, etc ... Folder / Xtras / data: in this folder is where, if desired, can not add applications to be installed system during flashing. Folder / Xtras / sdcard: in this folder you can add files to make copied to the SD card, as packs of icons, sounds, videos, etc ... to take into account considerations
Always respect the use of uppercase / lowercase letters in the names of files or folders and logical paths located within the apps.
With this system the themes may be universal, although depending on the type of files a user input may cease to be:
If you only include image files theme is compatible with any rom from any phone.
If you also include. xml may only operate in one rom, but can still work on future updates of it.
If resources are included for translations (resources.arsc) the issue would only be valid for a particular rom.
The. Zip with the issue is not necessary for you to sign flashearse, and is valid for CW-Recovery and Recorevy-RA. If you do not have to remember signing off signature checking before flashing.
Original Thread:http://http://www.htcmania.com/showthread.php?t=258333
Also:http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1474686
On the galaxy s 3 us version most of the recoverys are not reading the external sd so should I changed the mounts on the script?
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Whats sup guys?I been using dragonface to make custom roms for my android device.So i decided to make a guide showing you how to make your own.Enjoy.Make sure to thank me! alright lets get started
Basic Requirements: - Dragonface V2.2.0 V2.2.3 (download here in this Forum)
- Dragonface Tutorial, and knowledge of the basic functions (download here in this tut)
- Windows Explorer
- Notepad++ (http://notepad-plus-plus.org/download/v6.6.9.html)
- ROM you want to modify
- Phoiexcard
If additional tools are requiered, they are mentioned in the regarding Instruction.
Common Steps for all modifications: STEP 1: extract your ROM (*.img) with Dragonface
STEP 2: change to Windows Explorer
ATTENTION: don't shut down DragonFace or copy the needed directories and
files some where else if you want to work "offline" (Directories: CPFOP, fsop -
Files: sysconfig.lhs), because DragonFace erases everything while shuting
down
STEP 3: Save the modified ROM with Dragonface
ATTENTION: If you worked "offline", do first Step 1, and then replace the
created Directories/Files with your modified
STEP 4: Flash your ROM (.img) with the Onda Suite
So let`s start.
PS.: If you try your own modification, it would be good to make only one after the other, and test between two modification. This makes it easier to solve problems when it´s not working like you except it, because you know what causes the problem.
HowTo - Increase the available space for your Apps (Firmware V1.0.0 - V2.1.3 all Versions)
1. You have done Step 1&2 in the first post
2. Now navigate to the following directory with the Windows Explorer ( must be set to show hidden Files/Directories!)
c:/User/..your Username../AppData/Local/Temp
3. Find the file sysconfig.lhs
4. Open it with Notepad++
5. Navigate to the following:
;------------------------------>mmcblk0p8/nande
[partition]
name = data
size = 4194304
user_type = 0x8000
6. Now change the value of size to the space you want
The current value of 4194304 stands for 2GB, that means you have to multiply 2097152 by the amount of GB you want to have for your Apps
for example: 6GB = 12582912
7. Save sysconfig.lhs
8. Save .img in Dragonface
9. Flash your ROM - Done!
Her is a link to a video tutorial (in chinese): http://v.youku.com/v_show/id_XODEzODEwNzQ4.html&usg=ALkJrhhE_ACHQznY8ibrYYK7wMCYzcWCJg
Since the test version of Android 5, there is no seperat app partition in the firmware anymore.
HowTo - PreRoot your ROM (Firmware V1.0.0 - V2.0.2 all Versions)
1. You have done Step 1&2 in the first post
2. Now navigate to the following directory with the Windows Explorer
.../Dragonface_2.2.0/CPFOP/bootfs/skel
3. Find the file init.rc
4. Open it with Notepad++
5. Insert after Line 293:
su root
chown root root /system/app/superuser.apk
chown root root /system/xbin/su
chown root root /system/xbin/daemonsu
chown root root /system/bin/.ext/.su
chown root root /system/etc/.installed_su_daemon
chown root root /system/etc/install-recovery.sh
chown root root /system/etc/init.d/99SuperSUDaemon
chmod 6755 /system/xbin/su
chmod 6755 /system/xbin/daemonsu
chmod 0777 /system/bin/.ext
chmod 6755 /system/bin/.ext/.su
chmod 0644 /system/etc/.installed_su_daemon
chmod 0755 /system/etc/install-recovery.sh
chmod 0755 /system/etc/init.d
chmod 0755 /system/etc/init.d/99SuperSUDaemon
chmod 0644 /system/app/superuser.apk
chmod 0755 /system/xbin/busybox
6. Save init.rc
7. Now navigate to the following directory with the Windows Explorer
.../Dragonface_2.2.0/fsop/system
8. create the directories and place or replace the needed files if not already present (check filesize, paths and files see
Step 5)
Download needed files here: https://mega.co.nz/#!XU5EFaBK!9ZFnDrzJnlGWoMOISkzQ-dczBKUB6cM8O3aswEjI2IY
Attention: Windows Explorer is not able to create the directory /system/bin/.ext, because it doesn't like the
leading dot.
So open "Command Prompt" and type mkdir .ext to create the directory (navigate before to ..system/bin)
9. Save .img in Dragonface
10. Flash your ROM - Done!
HowTo - PreRoot your ROM (Firmware V2.1.0 - V2.1.3 all Versions)
Step 1 - 10 are the same, only change:
Step 5:
chmod 0755 /sbin/busybox (Instead of: chmod 0755 /xbin/busybox)
Important: If you reopen a prerooted ROM with Dragonface, you have to recreate the .ext folder again and place .su again in it. During the extracting the .ext folder disappears due the restrictions of Windows. Saving without recreating breaks the prerooting!
HowTo - Theming your system:
The following instructions are made for the new V2.1 Firmware and should work with all Versions.
Indroduction: now we start modifying existing APPs. In the first step there are HowTo´s which can be easy done without using any app tools. The simple reason for that is, as long as we don´t take away or add graphics inside an app, and only modify them, for Android everything is fine. When we start to add or remove files inside the app or we want to change the behaviour of an app or add Features, for example in the Settings menu, we will need to de- and recompile and sign the app, ortherwise it won´t work. But this will come later.
Change the default Wallpaper:
additional needed programs: WinRAR
1. First find a Wallpaper you like with a Resolution of 2048*2048 and .jpg format, and save it to your computer
2. Rename the Wallpaper to default_wallpaper.jpg
3. Do the steps 1&2 in the first Post
4. Navigate to fsop/system/framework and find: framework-res.apk
5. Open it with WinRar and navigate to the folder drawable-nodpi
6. Now insert your Wallpaper with drag´n drop
Attention: There is now a Window popping up and asks you what to do. Choose under "COMPRESSION
METHOD" on the left side the option "SAVE".
When you look on WinRar you see that the pictures aren´t compressed, so just leave them
uncompressed.
7. Close WinRAR and you are done!
8. Save .img in Dragonface
9. Flash your ROM - Done!
Change the Wallpaper on the LockScreen (Firmware V2.1.0 - V2.1.3 all Versions)
additional needed programs: WinRAR
1. First find a Wallpaper you like with a Resolution of 2048*2048 and .jpg format, and save it to your computer
2. Rename the Wallpaper to wallpaper_03.jpg
3. Do the steps 1&2 in the first Post
4. Navigate to fsop/system/priv-app and find: JuiKeyguard.apk
Alternativ, on a running system, copy JuiKeyguard.apk to your PC, make the changes descriped in the next
steps and copy the modified apk back to the tablet. Don't forget to set the right permissions for the apk.
5. Open it with WinRar and navigate to the folder drawable-nodpi
6. Now insert your Wallpaper with drag´n drop
Attention: There is now a Window popping up and asks you what to do. Choose under "COMPRESSION
METHOD" on the left side the option "SAVE".
When you look on WinRar you see that the pictures aren´t compressed, so just leave them
uncompressed.
7. Close WinRAR and you are done!
8. Save .img in Dragonface
9. Flash your ROM - Done!
When you chance the Lockscreen Wallpaper direct on the tablet (already running system), wipe the Dalvik Cache, otherwise the Wallpaper won't change.
Change the icons in the Statusbar
additional needed programs: WinRAR
Paint.net (optional)
1. Do the steps 1&2 in the first Post
2. Navigate to fsop/system/priv-app and find: JuiSystemUI.apk
3. Open it with WinRar and navigate to the folder drawable-xhdpi
4. Look for the icons you want to change and notice the resolution
Optional: you can edit the icons by using Paint.net
5. Replace the icons you want with drag´n drop or replace the icon with an already existing in the folder (make a duplicate and rename the duplicate to the correct filename)
THEY SHOULD HAVE THE SAME RESOLUTION AND MUST BE IN .PNG FORMAT!
DON`T ADD OR REMOVE ICONS, ONLY REPLACE THEM USING THE CORRCT FILENAME - OTHERWISE YOU
CORRUPT THE APP
IF YOU WANT TO ADD OR DELETE ICONS OR ADD NEW FEATURES YOU HAVE TO DE- AND RECOMPILE IT
Attention: There is now a Window popping up and asks you what to do. Choose under "COMPRESSION
METHOD" on the left side the option "SAVE".
When you look on WinRar you see that the pictures aren´t compressed, so just leave them
uncompressed.
6. Close WinRAR and you are done!
7. Save .img in Dragonface
8. Flash your ROM - Done!
Enjoys and press Thanks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Dragonface software
Hello,
Are there any guides/tutorials for the Dragonface software in english anywhere please? I have googled but they are in Chinese or some other other language. Something for Dragonface v2.2.5 would be appreciated.
Thank you.
trustytrev.
Sir this is tutorial for dragonface in english
more space for apps in V989 v1
Hello,
firmware
989 Air Core8 v1.0.6_v2.img
onda v989 v1
I use dragonface to add space for apps. then i use phoenixsuite to apply img file modified... but it no works!
i need to back 989 Air Core8 v1.0.6_v2.img
this table have 2Gb for apps 2gb RAM and 32Gb more...
heeelp please
Devmountsu77 said:
Sir this is tutorial for dragonface in english
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Hello,
Sorry I was meaning how to video tutorials of using the dragonface software in english.
I have now found something that was suitable for me as a complete novice.
Thank you.
trustytrev.
A83T
I have tried using Dragon Face for A83T image file. But looks like I am stuck.
The Software does unpacking properly. But during packing image, I am not sure what goes wrong, the initial Green Progress bar of Flashing Firmware also does not show up in the device.
I have in fact tried - unpacking stock firmware and packing the firmware without making any changes to the Image.
It fails!
Any help will be greatly appreciated.
bumping this old thread trying to root this POS irulu tablet I got the firmware image rooted and resaved
flash it but it hangs at the pre-boot splash
edit: I am pretty sure its either a int.rc or su binary problem, if I flash just the stock boot/env it boots
so there is something in the init.rc it doesn't like
here is my init rc
https://pastebin.com/NwZ9ntEB
after hours of monkeying about with it I am pretty sure its a issue with dragonface
any attempt to modify int scripts results in it hanging on splash, possibly some form of boot image checking
I can modify system all day long but I can't touch the boot partition
I don't have the capability to build a generic twrp image for the A33 so I can't even get to a decent recovery
Bringing this thread back to life, is there a way to set the default launcher through file manipulation (as with the above tutorial) rather than with ADB or in the Android Settings app? I've been searching, but haven't found any good information.
Edit: Nevermind, it was an issue with the default launcher and possibly pheonixcard. Got it resolved
hi Everyone,
I'm sticked with the common issue of how to make writable the external SD.
I've read topics on the forum:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/desire-601/help/how-to-writable-external-sd-kitkat-t2877686
http://forum.xda-developers.com/desire-601/help/sd-card-permissions-off-t2833195
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2687734
Well ok, but I'm a noob so sometimes it's not clear, sometimes it's not working for me.
So let's explain:
- My device is rooted (it was made by a tech using TWRP if I'm right)
- SuperSU is installed
1/ I tried some apps like SDfix and Int-SDCard Write fix
> Result = KO
2/ I tried to manually modify the platform.xml file > sometimes the editor does not want to save the modification, sometimes it says OK but the file don't seem to be modified (the last modification date is still 2014). Permissions are: rw-r--r--
a. Using Rom Toolbox, I go the file and edit it with:
-FX TextEdit > Get a Warning = "This file is on read-only filesystem. You will not be able to save any changes unless you first remount it as read/write'
> Result = KO
- RB Text Editor: it seems i can edit it. Save the file without warning message 'Saved'. But once back on the /system/etc/permissions folder, nothing looks modified (not today's date). I can reopen the file and see the modification by the way. But once I reboot, I go back the my original issue.
> Result = KO
- ES Text editor: can't even save the file
> Result = KO
So what ?
I've seen this message coming along:
"if you are rooted then you doing something wrong (did you maybe forgot to mount system as R/W ?).
If you are unable to do modify platform.xml then you doing something wrong or yours device isnt rooted."
> At what moment is it possible to mount the system with R/W grants ?
I'm fed up with not being able to write on SD card....................
Thx in advance !!!!!
Opening a terminal on my phone:
- i can't 'cp file1.xml file2.xml' in /system/etc/permissions
- i can't 'chmod 644 file1.xml'
Each I get "Read-only file system"
Flash your stock kernel with insertcoin or kofilakernel
Hello once again my name is Cat Stevens and I have done it again you should check out my previous posts. But let's stick with the task at hand. I have been trying to upgrade the graphics for a while now and thanks to Android Kitchen I have been able to unpack and repack ramdisks and initrd.images as well. First you need libGLESv3.so you need to unpack system image of Android x86_64 7.1 with Remix Tools and you will find it in the lib64 folder. Then you need to get Android Kitchen and cygwin for Windows 32 bit is OK. Then copy the contents of the android win tools folder and paste them into the cygwin bin folder. Read the commands when you download the Android Image Kitchen. Unpack the ramdisk.img and you have access to the root of RemixOS. In notepad open init.x86.rc and go to line 11 and will see # export EGL_DRIVERS egl_dri2. Then add to the end of the line drm libGL /system/Lib/egl/libGLES_mesa.so /system/egl/libGLESv3.so eglIs&Lt:Resource>:Linked EGL_RENDER_BUFFER EGLDisplay . It's a long line and remember the path in the line because that is where you will need to install your libs. Then alter what ever else you want to the default.prop and repack your ramdisk. When you repack your left with a cpio.gz file you need to use mv command. This is the command mv ramdisk.cpio.gz ramdisk.img. Then you are done. Take care my friends if someone has a ADB binary for 6.0.1 let me know I want to get the VNC going.
Well somebody shut down my ramdisk hack it doesn't work anymore. Next I would like to thank the folks at Bliss ROMS for their hard work Electric Juses creative name. This is a MOD for RemixOS Hacked. I recommend installing Mount Image File and EXT4 driver for Windows. It gives you true ROOT! First download and extract Bliss ROMS x86_64 iso then mount your system image. Copy media_codecs and ffmpeg xmls. You will find them in the etc folder and paste them to your etc folder in Remix OS. Then go back to Bliss and open the vendor folder and copy bin, lib and lib64 folders and paste them to your usr folder in Remix. Then to tie it all together open notepad++ and create a text file you will save as userinit.txt. Then rename it to userinit no extension. This is the script.
#!/system/bin/sh
/system/usr/bin/rtk_attach
Their is the script now paste it to etc/init.d folder in Remix OS system image. Then go to the build.prop file and change persist.sys.disp_density=240 then change ro.sf.lcd_density=240. Unmount the image and boot Remix OS it will take a little bit longer than usual to boot but you will notice the difference with the display and audio. KILLZ! I recommend you should check out SET TV it's a APK file and for$20.00 US a month you get 500 channels and here is the kicker you can install it on three devices anyways I figured it out thanks again to Bliss ROMS and this will truly make your Android x86 system image The Green Machine!