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Hi Guys,
I am having a problem with rooting my G1, For the last hour I have been stuck at the point where I have downgraded the phone to the RC7 successfully and am trying to press enter twice and type the telnetd.
At this point I'm not sure if it should give me a sign that it has worked but I then goto telnet command prompt which is showing some questions marks them the # sign but when I type in the commands from the instructions the following happens: Typed exactly as it appears on my screen
mount -o rw,remount -t yaffs2 /dev/block/mtdblock3 /system
# #cd sdcard
# #flash_image recovery recovery.img
No such file or directory
# #flash_image recovery/sdcard/recovery.img
usage: flash_image partition file.img
# #cat recovery.img > /system/recovery.img
recovery.img: No such file or directory
Try reading this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=442480
Its sounds like you havent put the recovery image in your sdcard.
read the instructions again.
I placed the recovery image and the zip file in the sd card, but i was thinking of sacking this method and trying the root.apk method.
rename cm-recovery-1.4.img to recovery.img on your sd card
-OR-
flash_image recovery cm-recovery-1.4.img
The file is called recovery.img
Ok I rebooted the phone pressed enter<reboot>enter again and the phone rebooted, so now I have root what next, do I need to do anything else before putting on a rom, what rom should I put on?>?????
http://androidcommunity.com/forums/f12/rooting-your-g1-made-easy-11825/
faster and less complicated
gtrplr71 said:
http://androidcommunity.com/forums/f12/rooting-your-g1-made-easy-11825/
faster and less complicated
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Thanks worked
no problem
help please .. paragon partitiion is not working
wc326 said:
help please .. paragon partitiion is not working
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-repeatedly bangs head against wall-
follow this guide but in the beginning where it says use adb and type adb shell
just be in recovery console and hit enter then from there out all the commands should be the same.
if you need more help pm me and i will walk you through the steps
cant; do itr without adb ??
wc326 said:
help please .. paragon partitiion is not working
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turn phone off and boot into recovery via home+red key
go to console and type in
# mount -o rw /dev/block/mmcblk0p2 /system/sd
# cd /system/sd
# rm -rf /system/sd/*
# reboot recovery
this has been covered many times in many other threads
NOTE:dont type in the # signs. but do however type in the * sign.
go to recovery console hit enter
parted /dev/block/mmcblk0
print
the fourth line in the 'print' command output shows you the total size of sdcard in MB(or GB if you card is large)..mine says: Disk /dev/block/mmcblk0: 7969MB
use this number(XXXXMB) and do some simple math to get the size of your partitions.
7969MB - 32MB linux-swap = 7937MB
7937MB - 500MB ext2 = 7437MB fat32
32MB seems to be alright size for swap, though it can be lower depending on your sdcard size.
500 MB is a good round number for the ext2 partition...no need for more.
that leaves us with 7437MB for fat32 storage.
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if you do not want linux-swap then do not figure it in
after figuring out the size of your partitions from using the above method type rm 1 (if you only have one partition skip next part) then rm2
then to make the partitions type (numbers are from above example substitute your own in)
mkpartfs primary fat32 0 7437
mkpartfs primary ext2 7437 7937
mkpartfs primary linux-swap 7937 7969 (only if you want linux-swap)
then type print again to see if it worked. if it did you will have 1 and 2 (and 3 if you want linux-swap) come up under all the other info.
then type quit
then to upgrade to ext3 type upgrade_fs
then if apps2sd is automatic in your rom of choice reflash it and you are set. i am too nice tonight.
brian_v3ntura said:
turn phone off and boot into recovery via home+red key
go to console and type in
# mount -o rw /dev/block/mmcblk0p2 /system/sd
# cd /system/sd
# rm -rf /system/sd/*
# reboot recovery
this has been covered many times in many other threads
NOTE:dont type in the # signs. but do however type in the * sign.
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too bad its not that simple. i think he means partitioning since he references not having adb to do the partitioning in the guide i linked him to. (sorry for assuming your gender OP)
i just want to format my ext3 app2sd partition....
it already has fat32 , ext 3 , and linus swap
really only want to format ext3 partition so i can install my new rom
just wondering can you format ext3 partition without havn'ing to erase fat32 and linus swap
david1171 said:
too bad its not that simple. i think he means partitioning since he references not having adb to do the partitioning in the guide i linked him to. (sorry for assuming your gender OP)
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actually its clear as day that he means he JUST wants to format his ext.
wc326 said:
is there a way to format ext3 partition (app2sd) from g1 phone or from recovery mode
help please .. paragon partitiion is not working
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paragon partition is aprogram that will enable you to partition your card on your computer and format.
wc326 said:
i just want to format my ext3 app2sd partition....
it already has fat32 , ext 3 , and linus swap
really only want to format ext3 partition so i can install my new rom
just wondering can you format ext3 partition without havn'ing to erase fat32 and linus swap
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THIS IS WHAT YOU NEED TO DO to format ext. the other guy must've confused u
turn phone off and boot into recovery via home+red key
go to console and type in
# mount -o rw /dev/block/mmcblk0p2 /system/sd
# cd /system/sd
# rm -rf /system/sd/*
# reboot recovery
NOTE:dont type in the # signs. just push enter when done typing each line. and be sure to type everything exact and carefully.but do however type in the * sign.
errr wrong post
I need to wipe my ext part from the console how can I do this?
in the console:
mount /system
rm -r /system/sd/
are you spacing these commands? It is not working
From recovery console
Code:
mke2fs -j /dev/block/mmcblk0p2
Will completely reformat ext3 partition destroying data and rebuilding table.
pistol4413 said:
in the console:
mount /system
rm -r /system/sd/
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um, don't you have to mount the partition as rw first?
Code:
mount -o rw /dev/block/mmcblk0p2 /system/sd
This is how I installed without any problems:
: rename to update.zip
: place in the root of sd card
: shut off device
: boot into recovery
: wipe (alt w)
: go to console (alt x) and hit enter
(enter)
# mount -o rw /dev/block/mmcblk0p2 /system/sd
# cd /system/sd
# rm -rf /system/sd/*
# reboot recovery
: now wipe again (alt w)
: run a filesystem check from the menu. If it tells you to run it manually,
drop to a console (alt+x) and run "e2fsck /dev/block/mmcblk0p2".
: flash
Enjoy!!
AdrianK said:
um, don't you have to mount the partition as rw first?
Code:
mount -o rw /dev/block/mmcblk0p2 /system/sd
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Lol yea i forgot to add it in srry
I, personally, used to use the recovery console or adb. But just download ubuntu and run it from live cd (basically boots linux from cd without installing anything on hard drive). Partition tool inside the OS beats any other method.
dumfuq said:
From recovery console
Code:
mke2fs -j /dev/block/mmcblk0p2
Will completely reformat ext3 partition destroying data and rebuilding table.
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use that one. Best one available. doing a rm -rf on /system/sd sometimes still leaves some files. reformating ext3 and rebuilding the tables are the best way
yourtravelboy said:
This is how I installed without any problems:
: rename to update.zip
: place in the root of sd card
: shut off device
: boot into recovery
: wipe (alt w)
: go to console (alt x) and hit enter
(enter)
# mount -o rw /dev/block/mmcblk0p2 /system/sd
# cd /system/sd
# rm -rf /system/sd/*
# reboot recovery
: now wipe again (alt w)
: run a filesystem check from the menu. If it tells you to run it manually,
drop to a console (alt+x) and run "e2fsck /dev/block/mmcblk0p2".
: flash
Enjoy!!
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Would you mind to tell me that if this instruction also apply to reformat ext3. I ask this question because I see the "mmcblk0p2" instead of "mmcblk0p3" in your instuction. I saw some posts which indicate that mmcblk0p2 is for ext2 but the mmcblk0p3 is for ext3. Am I correct?
p_pen said:
Would you mind to tell me that if this instruction also apply to reformat ext3. I ask this question because I see the "mmcblk0p2" instead of "mmcblk0p3" in your instuction. I saw some posts which indicate that mmcblk0p2 is for ext2 but the mmcblk0p3 is for ext3. Am I correct?
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no, mmcblk0 references your sdcard mmcblk0px means partition substitute in 1 for fat32, 2 for ext2/3/4, and 3 for linux-swap.
p_pen said:
Would you mind to tell me that if this instruction also apply to reformat ext3. I ask this question because I see the "mmcblk0p2" instead of "mmcblk0p3" in your instuction. I saw some posts which indicate that mmcblk0p2 is for ext2 but the mmcblk0p3 is for ext3. Am I correct?
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This is Not correct.
Everything in /dev/block is a different block device
mmcblk0p3 represents the third partition on you sdcard.
Usually this would be a linux swap partition.
To format ext3 look at my post above...for ext2 just remove the -j flag in the command.
dumfuq said:
This is Not correct.
Everything in /dev/block is a different block device
mmcblk0p3 represents the third partition on you sdcard.
Usually this would be a linux swap partition.
To format ext3 look at my post above...for ext2 just remove the -j flag in the command.
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thanks for the simple ass formatting command. i actually bookmarked this page so that whenever this question is asked again (we all know it will be) i can easily pop this answer out.
I appreciate for your quick ans. It really solve my concern.
david1171 said:
thanks for the simple ass formatting command. i actually bookmarked this page so that whenever this question is asked again (we all know it will be) i can easily pop this answer out.
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You should probably just memorize it.
mke2fs -j
Make_extended2_filesystem with journal
I thought this thread died just gave up just revisited this and it works thank you all for your help the command is "mke2fs /dev/block/mmcblk0p3" thank you I am sick of using acronis disk director it works but this takes an extra 10 min.
confused
can someone explain this more.
What is recovery console? How do i get there? Cause if its in my phone I cant get to it cause my boot screen is looping
Can you explain step by step in more detail
spazoid said:
can someone explain this more.
What is recovery console? How do i get there? Cause if its in my phone I cant get to it cause my boot screen is looping
Can you explain step by step in more detail
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Boot pressing Home + Power
Scroll down to Enter Console
click the trackball
it will say <Press Enter>, so press enter
then type the following
Code:
mke2fs -j /dev/block/mmcblk0p2
and press enter
your ext is partitioned
to reboot your phone, type
Code:
reboot
and press enter
spazoid said:
can someone explain this more.
What is recovery console? How do i get there? Cause if its in my phone I cant get to it cause my boot screen is looping
Can you explain step by step in more detail
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how exactly have you used your phone without knowing what the recovery console is.......
power down your phone
hold home and power to boot it up
press alt and x on the keyboard
press enter
type mke2fs -j /dev/block/mmcblk0p2
now type reboot recovery
wipe your phone
flash your rom.
reboot your phone with home and back.
Somebody please kill me!
Its clear the op didnt ****ing search when he asked this, otherwise he would have found my post explaining how to wipe your ext partition from your console. God dammit this is pissing me off
I formatted my sd card through my pc and ever since I keep getting a message "unrecognized disk label" when trying to set up partitions in recovery ( "parted /dev/block/mmcblk0"). What am I missing?
Does its still put you in interactive mode? If it does you can use "print" to see what it sees.
Otherwise you could try a command line operation:
Code:
parted /dev/block/mmcblk0 print
You can try and create a new partition table with:
Code:
parted /dev/block/mmcblk0 mklabel msdos
You may need to tell it "msdos" again.
That would wipe all your data of course.
Thank you for the suggestion; I believe I get the same "unrecognized disk label" message when I type print. I'm going to try msdos and see if that helps.
Hi, just wondering if it is possible for me to format my ext partition on my SD without actually connecting it to my PC, I have looked around and have no clue of what command I can enter into the recovery terminal to do this, any help is appreciated lads, cheers.
Next Time ask question to Q&A section.
turn phone off and boot into recovery via home+red key
go to console and type in
# mount -o rw /dev/block/mmcblk0p2 /system/sd
# cd /system/sd
# rm -rf /system/sd/*
# reboot recovery
someones gonna be suspended lol.......enter parted from 1.4 cyanongen recovery
parted dev/block/mmcblk0 (hit eneter)
print (hit enter)
rm 2 (hit enter)
hopefully rm2 is ur ext3
then type
mkpartfs primary ext2 xxxx xxxx
xxxx= your last numbers from rm 1 example 3453 3901
the size of your ext3 befor you rm 2.
after initializeing this type
quit(enter)
now type
upgrade_fs (hit enter)
Only if you know magic!
Post in the Q&A, its there for a reason (the Q stands for Questions, like the one you have, and A stands for answers, like the ones you'll get for posting in the right section)
Daley87 said:
Hi, just wondering if it is possible for me to format my ext partition on my SD without actually connecting it to my PC, I have looked around and have no clue of what command I can enter into the recovery terminal to do this, any help is appreciated lads, cheers.
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Someone may have a better way, but this is pretty much straight forward info (From Recovery Console):
STEP 1: Hit "Enter"
STEP 2: type '# parted /dev/block/mmcblk0'
In parted:
STEP 3: type 'rm 2'
STEP 4: type 'mkpartfs primary ext2 xxxxx xxxxx' (your partion size range "xxxxx xxxxx")
In terminal:
STEP 5: type 'upgrade_fs'
STEP 6: type 'reboot recovery'
That'll create a completely new ext3 partition.
bigslanki/jugg2000, you don't need to delete the old partition to go that method, just
Code:
parted dev/block/mmcblk0
mkfs 2 ext2
y
Actually I know that doesn't work because of a bug in parted, you have to do:
Code:
parted dev/block/mmcblk0
mkfs
y
2
ext2
but it's the same.
Sorry about asking here lads, completely forgot we have a Q&A section because my bookmark takes me straight here to the dev section, cheers for the replies though, much appreciated.
Daley87 said:
Sorry about asking here lads, completely forgot we have a Q&A section because my bookmark takes me straight here to the dev section, cheers for the replies though, much appreciated.
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Here's now I normally wipe my EXT3
Code:
mount /system/sd
rm -rf /system/sd/*
Quick and easy.
this is quick, easy, painless, and will make sure nothing is left on the partition.
in recovery console
Code:
mke2fs -j /dev/block/mmcblk0p2
I hate to ask, but rather than create a new thread.... why would one format their Ext3 partition?
If you do format it, I suppose you could create Ext 4 at that point.... Any advantages of Ext3 vs. Ext4. I looked at Wiki but it confused the bejesus out of me.
s15274n said:
I hate to ask, but rather than create a new thread.... why would one format their Ext3 partition?
If you do format it, I suppose you could create Ext 4 at that point.... Any advantages of Ext3 vs. Ext4. I looked at Wiki but it confused the bejesus out of me.
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to remove all of the files off of it, like if you are going from a hero rom to an AOSP rom, also from what i have heard there are no huge differences in ext4 that would be of significant benefit for your phone or sdcard. i have had an ext3 and ext4 partition (went back to ext3 after formatting because i didn't feel like entering in the extra commands, and i have not noticed any difference in ext3 or ext4), but if you do want to try ext4 and already have ext3 do this in the recovery console
Code:
tune2fs -O extents,uninit_bg,dir_index /dev/block/mmcblk0p2
e2fsck -fpDC0 /dev/block/mmcblk0p2
then you will have ext4, voila.