hello guys,
i want to share how to running android from sdcard, last time before i lose my X1 it's already running well on my X1.
here's the step :
requirement :
1. linux (mine ubuntu 9.10)
2. for ubuntu do "sudo apt-get install squashfs-tools" for getting unsquashfs (for extract system.sqsh)
prepared equipment :
1. 8gb SDCard (for good starting but you can also using 2 gb or 4gb)
2. partition your sdcard like this (8gb configuration) you can using gparted :
1. 5.5 gb format using fat32 this called : mmcblk0p1
2. 1 gb format using ext2/ext3 for /system this called : mmcblk0p2
3. 1 gb format using ext2/ext3 for /data this called : mmcblk0p3
4. 512 mb format using linuxswap for /swap this called : mmcblk0p4
installation :
1. do execute on terminal : unsquashfs <your system.sqsh directory> after extraction you will see directory called "squashfs-root"
2. copy all files from "squashfs-root" directory into your SD Card /system partition or mmcblk0p2.
3. copy startup.txt, haret.exe, modules<build>.gz, zImage from vdelf build onto your root SDCARD fat32 or mmcblk0p1
4. download and copy/replace rootfs.img from here into your root SDCARD fat32 or mmcblk0p1.
5. execute haret.exe and then wait and pray.
@vdelf :
man...your the best, with this configuration you can easly changes or edit an android modules.
cheers,
fatsal
man u are the 1
so is it only possible to set this up with linux, windows won't work?
CowMix said:
so is it only possible to set this up with linux, windows won't work?
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same question?
But after all, why ask those questions every time? Get yourself DamnSmallLinux and qemu emulator.. It will be about 60 Mb download total and you'll never have problems with ext2 filesystem and permissions
sp3dev thanx for the hint i was looking for small distro ...
Thanks fatsal, almost there.
But one thing u missed in your first post, was to copy initrd.gz in step 3 (copy it to the fat32 partition)
Otherwise HARET says "/Storage Card/initrd.gz" not found.
But i get stuck in the boot screen (the android loading image with the X).
It just sits there forever. It shows a bit of the animation, then stalls for a second then skips back to the start of the animation...
Not sure whats wrong.
Mic159 said:
Thanks fatsal, almost there.
But one thing u missed in your first post, was to copy initrd.gz in step 3 (copy it to the fat32 partition)
Otherwise HARET says "/Storage Card/initrd.gz" not found.
But i get stuck in the boot screen (the android loading image with the X).
It just sits there forever. It shows a bit of the animation, then stalls for a second then skips back to the start of the animation...
Not sure whats wrong.
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Yes, i have that problem too!
any help is appriciated!
i've definately done it all correct because when i insert the sd card the /data partition is filled with android files!
but the x just loops, freezes then continues to do that! :S
I have and 8GB SDHC card class 6, but i only ever have 7.42GB available, even when the card is empty. Is this normal?
Also i have tried to use Gparted to partition my SD card following the instructions aove, but i get an error message, can anyone tell me what im doing wrong. See attached for details.
Thanks in advance.
yes the 7.42 gb is normal, i cannot help you with the error though
but until we can get to fully boot up theres no point anyway!
Mic159 said:
But i get stuck in the boot screen (the android loading image with the X).
It just sits there forever. It shows a bit of the animation, then stalls for a second then skips back to the start of the animation...
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I never managed to get past that. I got the same effect when i modified the system.sqsh. I ASSUME, that a file link is broken or some file permissions are not correct. I am sure, it is something trivial, but no idea how to find out.
fatsal said:
hello guys,
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Nice to see you around, again!
CowMix said:
so is it only possible to set this up with linux, windows won't work?
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It is MUCH EASYer to set this up with linux. It is possible using windows, but you have to use some black magic. Windows will not allow you to create more than one partition on an sdcard or usb-drive. Maybe some 3rd-party-partition-program can, but i dont know of one. It is possible to fool windows to think that the sdcard is a fixed disk. Then you can create more partitions.
The next problem is to create the ext2-filesystem in windows. There are drivers to read/modify ext2, but creating it? Maybe that 3rd-party-partition-program can...
we need fatsal's help! :|
vdelf said:
I never managed to get past that. I got the same effect when i modified the system.sqsh
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Any progress on it?
What are the permissions supposed to be like?
Is there any way to debug the boot process when it wont boot?
can we put something in the eclare config to output the logs to a file?
Mic159 said:
Any progress on it?
What are the permissions supposed to be like?
Is there any way to debug the boot process when it wont boot?
can we put something in the eclare config to output the logs to a file?
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unfortunately no, and i don't think there will be until an android SD xpert comes along or fatsal himself decides to chek xda
vdelf said:
It is MUCH EASYer to set this up with linux. It is possible using windows, but you have to use some black magic. Windows will not allow you to create more than one partition on an sdcard or usb-drive. Maybe some 3rd-party-partition-program can, but i dont know of one. It is possible to fool windows to think that the sdcard is a fixed disk. Then you can create more partitions.
The next problem is to create the ext2-filesystem in windows. There are drivers to read/modify ext2, but creating it? Maybe that 3rd-party-partition-program can...
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Ask and ye shall receive
This is the Hitachi fixed-disk filter driver - if you put your device id in the inf file, you can partition your SD card like a normal fixed disk.
NOTE: I take NO responsibility if this driver eats your first-born child, or opens a trans-dimensional portal and sucks you into oblivion. You are on your own for support. If you are unsure what you are doing, DON'T USE THIS - get a live CD linux distro and boot that instead.
If you want to read-write ext2 partitions under windows, use something like http://www.fs-driver.org/ - again if it turns your computer into a smouldering pile of vomit, it's YOUR responsibility!
But have fun anyway!
sp3dev said:
But after all, why ask those questions every time? Get yourself DamnSmallLinux and qemu emulator.. It will be about 60 Mb download total and you'll never have problems with ext2 filesystem and permissions
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i got damn small linux
how to make partition to my SD card by using the dsl?
thank u in advance
Most linux distributions have cfdisk. Look at the linux log to find the device name for your sd-card. It should be something like /dev/sdb. Run cfdisk /dev/sdb as root, and you can manage partitions on that device. Be carefull not to edit the wrong disc
For partitioning i mostly use gparted. Bigger download, but very comfortable and powerful partitioning system.
Related
hello. i was trying to resize my ext3 partition on my 8gb class 6 sd card to give more room for a linux-swap partition.
when that happened, it formated my ext3 into an unkown partition. i tried deleting and repartitioning, ext2 and ext3, and it just hasnt worked. i was able to format a fat32 though
the previous was done under gparted, but it also didnt work using the way in cyanogens 1.3.1 recovery.
this is what gparted said
An error occurred while applying the operations
See the details for more information.
IMPORTANT
If you want support, you need to provide the saved details!
See http://gparted.sourceforge.net/larry/tips/save_details.htm for more information.
i then saved details and:
GParted 0.4.3
Libparted 1.8.8
Create Primary Partition #1 (ext2, 658.92 MiB) on /dev/sdb 00:01:19 ( ERROR )
create empty partition 00:01:19 ( SUCCESS )
path: /dev/sdb2
start: 14233590
end: 15583049
size: 1349460 (658.92 MiB)
set partition type on /dev/sdb2 00:00:00 ( ERROR )
libparted messages ( INFO )
Error opening /dev/sdb: No such device or address
========================================
Create Primary Partition #2 (linux-swap, 31.38 MiB) on /dev/sdb
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help would be appreciated, leaving for greece for a month without a computer in about 12 hours, and i would like my phone
I would recommend you use Partition Manager because it will recognize your Linux partition and allow you to resize or do whatever you needed to do.
I don't want to post a link to RapidShare where I posted .rar of Parition Manager, If you want it, PM me or hit me up on Gtalk and i'll email your or directly hook you up with the link.
If all else fails you can use your phone to format your SD card and start over from scratch.
h.nocturna said:
If all else fails you can use your phone to format your SD card and start over from scratch.
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as i said, i tried doing that and it didnt even work
DavidChill said:
I would recommend you use Partition Manager because it will recognize your Linux partition and allow you to resize or do whatever you needed to do.
I don't want to post a link to RapidShare where I posted .rar of Parition Manager, If you want it, PM me or hit me up on Gtalk and i'll email your or directly hook you up with the link.
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lol gparted and partition editor are the same thing bro.... jaunty just renamed it
umm you need to reformat your card and then try the partitioning one by one. this usually solves that same problem for me. good luck
this is by far the best update yet. no lag and no load screens. i used partition manager to format my 3 partitions and it is working flawlessly.
I had the same problem, use the ext2 file system. It is compatible with JACHERO and stuff so use that and you shouldnt have any problems. I used an Ubuntu live cd.
milesukaoma2010 said:
lol gparted and partition editor are the same thing bro.... jaunty just renamed it
umm you need to reformat your card and then try the partitioning one by one. this usually solves that same problem for me. good luck
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You are going to need to create a new partition table and start over from scratch.
Diceman4 said:
You are going to need to create a new partition table and start over from scratch.
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what the heck are you talking about...im not the one asking for help dude lol......
ive been away, and hadnt got a chance at a computer.
i have tried formating, partitioning one at a time, ext3 ext2, i wonder if my sd card is just corrupt :/
Is there any way to partition storage card, so WM will show it as 2 storage cards? My SD card is currently big mess because of android stuff and i wish to split it to android and data part.
I think best way will be boot Android with folder from SD Card (for example Storage Card/Android -> and put all files in that folder)
radzix27 said:
I think best way will be boot Android with folder from SD Card (for example Storage Card/Android -> and put all files in that folder)
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android has to be in the root of the sd card
leemoss84 said:
android has to be in the root of the sd card
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I know but maybe somebody can change something for boot from any folder (if it's possible)
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I know but maybe somebody can change something for boot from any folder (if it's possible)
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pretty sure the reason for having to have it in the root is because of speed.if you start puting it into folders its just gonna slow it down.
leemoss84 said:
pretty sure the reason for having to have it in the root is because of speed.if you start puting it into folders its just gonna slow it down.
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Maybe something is with it
It is possible to create more than one partition on an sd-card. I do not know, how wm handles this. When i found my old micro-sdcard i will give that a try
Anyway, it might be easier to put android into a folder. IMHO this will not impact performance. With some linux knowledge it should be possible by modifying the boot-scripts in initrd.gz and rootfs.img. There are also options in the startup.txt
vdelf said:
It is possible to create more than one partition on an sd-card. I do not know, how wm handles this. When i found my old micro-sdcard i will give that a try
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Any progress on running it from native partitions?
I have a spare SD card partitioned and ready
vdelf said:
Anyway, it might be easier to put android into a folder.
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As it turns out, it is ALOT easier to put it into a folder. Because you already can
I just looked into the scripts, and both already check for "/" or "/android/" for most of the files needed. So just create a folder named "android" on your sd-card, put most of the android-files there and you are done.
You can not put all files there because some are hard-coded to root. I am not sure about calibration (i left it in root and wlan worked), but modules-*.tar.gz has to stay there. Well, you CAN remove it after first startup as the modules are copied. Same goes to the AndroidApps-folder. My android-folder now contains data.img, haret.exe, initrd.gz, rootfs.img, STARTUP.TXT, system.sqsh and zImage.
Surprisingly no modification on startup.txt was needed. Are these path-options used at all
Mic159 said:
Any progress on running it from native partitions?
I have a spare SD card partitioned and ready
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I tried that last week, but android loops at some point during startup animation. Always get the same results when i modify the system.sqsh. Dont know, what i am missing
hi guys,
for running on partition try with this configuration :
example 8 Gb SD card :
1. partition 1 -> fat32 -> 7 GB
2. partition 2 -> ext2 / ext3 -> 512 mb
3. partition 3 -> linux swap
extract system.sqsh into partition2.
@vdelf
man, you should erase some line init file in rootfs. erase everything script contains pointing file data.img. change it to your /dev/mmc1blkp2.
latest build phhusson rootfs.img will error on load wifi calibration.
cheers,
fatsal.
What do u think under extract ? move whole file to ext2 or decompres it to separate files ?
Devaster said:
What do u think under extract ? move whole file to ext2 or decompres it to separate files ?
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I think he means unsquashfs the file.
Can we just write the data.img that we already have generated? ie. dd if=data.img of=/path/to/sdcard/partition?
Then we need a new rootfs without the creation & mounting of data.img?
And obvoiusly an update to STARTUP.txt
I hope there will be solution to that problem soon.
I currently have all files that were before on storage card in \Card folder. So android is in root and all other files are in separate folder. Which works great at start, but then windows start creating other folders like DCIM, Program Files, Application Data etc. and is again mess.
can someone prepare a package for easy instalation on partitioned card ?
AFAIK you cannot install to partitioned card because WM can display only 1 partition. That means you can't see either android or other files.
fatsal said:
hi guys,
for running on partition try with this configuration :
example 8 Gb SD card :
1. partition 1 -> fat32 -> 7 GB
2. partition 2 -> ext2 / ext3 -> 512 mb
3. partition 3 -> linux swap
extract system.sqsh into partition2.
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You could try running a swapfile instead of a swap partition.
in your favorite linux
> dd if=/dev/zero of=/target/swapfile bs=1024 count=262144
> mkswap /target/swapfile
> swapon /target/swapfile
I use
1. partition 1 -> fat32 -> 4 GB
2. partition 2 -> ext2 -> 4 GB (currently trying to get Debian to talk to my network )
3. linux swap on /swapfile
fatsal said:
@vdelf
man, you should erase some line init file in rootfs. erase everything script contains pointing file data.img. change it to your /dev/mmc1blkp2.
latest build phhusson rootfs.img will error on load wifi calibration.
cheers,
fatsal.
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Or to be more specific.
You can point to any partitions in startup.txt. My debian startup.txt (networking still not working ) **
set cmdline "root=/dev/mmcblk0p2 rootwait msm_fb.fix_x=1 console=tty0 msmsdcc_id=3 imgdevnum=1 imgdir=/ msmts_calib=0xc5.0x399.0x367.0x4d wifi.mac=00:23:45:39:0e:a1 mddi.width=480 mddi.height=800 board-htcraphael-navi.inversion=1 pm.sleep_mode=3 pm.debug_mask=2 lcd.density=240 msmvkeyb_toggle=on fbcon=rotate:3 clock-7x01A=528"
so I replaced "init=/ imgdevname=/dev/mmcblk0p1" with "root=/dev/mmcblk0p2 rootwait msm_fb.fix_x=1"
** for original info (step 6) http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=5579798&postcount=458
Michael
Hi all
I am using HTC diamond P3700 currently with windows mobile 6.5 installed, but now i would like to experience Android on my phone, and I am going to install the following version
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=780130
I noticed that I have to create an Ext2 partition on my HTC internal memory first, and it requires gParted which is under Linux platform. Since I am using Windows 7, so I used VirtualBox to create a virtual environment to install Ubuntu.
Now, i am facing the problem that my gParted doesnt detect the connected HTC diamond.
Could anyone please kindly instruct me to solve this problem?
Besides, the ext2 partition tutorial is in some language which is not english, so could anyone please write a quick english tutorial?
Many many thanks in advance!!
I changed from FAT32 to ext2 partition in Windows 7 using: Acronis Disk Director Home. and I was able to install android without any problem.
thanks, I will give it a try first. is it straight forward?
btw, so are you using Android on HTC diamond please?
May I know what ROM and android you are using please?
can you guyz tell me that where should I put my downloaded android file into:
I mean should I put it in ext2 or fat32................
did you mean there will be no fat32 anymore...............is it???
fadil_94 said:
did you mean there will be no fat32 anymore...............is it???
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Hi there
I saw you successfully installed Android on your phone, could u mind to tell me which WM Rom you are using please?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=780130&page=3
I also wonder may I auto boot Android when I start the phone, using something like Gen.Y DualBOOT, if so, how to do it please?
By the way, did you create your ext2 under Linux gParted? do you know how to do it on windows?
luckyvictor said:
Hi there
I saw you successfully installed Android on your phone, could u mind to tell me which WM Rom you are using please?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=780130&page=3
I also wonder may I auto boot Android when I start the phone, using something like Gen.Y DualBOOT, if so, how to do it please?
By the way, did you create your ext2 under Linux gParted? do you know how to do it on windows?
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im using the original WM 6.1 rom on my diamond................
you can't use the auto boot android directly because you have to do the partition and then you have to install the android boot first.......... after this things step are complete then you can boot android from Haret...........
I used MiniTool Partition Wizard Home Edition v 5.2 for the partition step on windows 7................... but to see the ext2 partition you have to install Linux on your pc.
for the partition watch this.........http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oyO6DOS1leQ................
and for the instillation part and things just follow this steps............
1)Create an EXT2-Partition with a minimum size of 300MB (see video-tutorial in this article)
2)Download Neopeek Android Installer
3)Extract npkinstall.zip to the root of your internal memory / sdcard
4)Download Haret-Paket
5)Extract contents of Haret-Paket to the root of your internal memory / sdcard
6)Now Download latest CyanogenMod6-Port or any other Android (please have a look into our community. There are lot of builds available). Now rename this download to androidinstall.tar.gz and put it into the npkinstall-folder. There are several Text-Files in this folder like diamond.txt, raphael.txt etc. Just rename the one that matches your device to startup.txt.
7)Now run install.exe within the npkinstall-folder. Your device will reboot when it has finished installation.
8)Move to the root of your memory where you have extracted Haret-Paket
9)Locate Startups-Folder and copy the startup.txt which matches your device to the root of your memory
10)Now run Haret.exe from the root of your memory and Android should boot up! That's it.
this step are originaly taken from http://www.neopeek.com/en/stories/android
i hope I helped you a little
so let say I have successfully boot Android on my phone via HaRet, may I use Gen.Y DualBOOT later to boot into Android automatically?
or the only way to start Android is still manually start HaRet under WM please?
luckyvictor said:
so let say I have successfully boot Android on my phone via HaRet, may I use Gen.Y DualBOOT later to boot into Android automatically?
or the only way to start Android is still manually start HaRet under WM please?
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yup you can use the autoboot android after the first manual boot..........
here see this video my htc diamond booting android 2.2 with the Gen.Y DualBOOT......http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=92BXQbIzd2s&hd=1
I seem to be missing something here... i used minitool partition and got ext2 however now in the File explorer i dont see my internal Storage ...what did i do wrong or what did i miss out?
salim1001 said:
I seem to be missing something here... i used minitool partition and got ext2 however now in the File explorer i dont see my internal Storage ...what did i do wrong or what did i miss out?
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My experience told me that,
First you have to create the FAT32, and the size doesn't really matter, but it is your Android internal storage, which can be shown in Windows.
Second, you create the ext2, size between 300mb to 512mb, this can NOT be shown in Windows.
Third, the linuxswap, 64mb (I think is definite, cant be randomly selected)
After all this, u should be ready to do the rest
fadil_94 said:
yup you can use the autoboot android after the first manual boot..........
here see this video my htc diamond booting android 2.2 with the Gen.Y DualBOOT......http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=92BXQbIzd2s&hd=1
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btw, do you know whether it is possible to change the theme n icons? I found sth like this, is so damn beautiful
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=772842
the install instruction says flash it over, does it apply to our WM based Android? if so, how to do this flash please?
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I seem to be missing something here... i used minitool partition and got ext2 however now in the File explorer i dont see my internal Storage ...what did i do wrong or what did i miss out?
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did you leave the fat32?
if you do, then try to format your internal storage or try to connect in linux/ubuntu
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did you leave the fat32?
if you do, then try to format your internal storage or try to connect in linux/ubuntu
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I have windows XP SP3 and i am using Minitool Partition. Below were the steps taken,
1 - Formatted the Inetrnal Storage.
2 - Resized it to 3.20GB Fat32
3 - other unallocated 500MB changed it to EXT2
4 - and some 64MB under Linux Swab
Once this is done and when i try checking on the phone in file Explorer..i dont see the Internal Storage to run the files..its completely missing.
I reformmated the whole thing to Fat32 and now i am able to see it under File Explorer...Just wondering what did i miss out...as i know some of us were able to pass through this.
HI I am My htc touch diamond is not detected on windows 7 via usb cable. it seems to be some hardware issue.
can I still partition the internal memory? I am able to connect to Windows via Bluetooth(Windows Mobile Device Center)
Please help.
As i see, more and more people are asking, how to install Android. And since previous tutorial is outdated, i will create new one.
So, first some theory. There are two types of releases: ones with ext2 partition and ones without. Second ones are much easier to install (just copy files to SD card), but ones with ext2 partition are faster and works overall better. All newer releases are with partitions.
So, how to install Android?
1. First we must prepare our SD Card. You will need 1GB+ Card. Some users are reporting that there are problems with several cards, so i suggest you stick to card you got with your X1 (it works 100%).
Now it's time to hook SD card to your computer. You can transfer files via X1, but I recommend getting a card reader, since file transfers will be more reliable then.
Before you begin, backup all your files on SD card. When partitioning, all data on your card will be deleted.
So, let's begin. Partitioning is fairly easy, but instead of writing this in text, i will show you video guide of creating partitions (thanks to user e334 for making this tutorial):
(Program in the video is Minitool Partiton Wizard. Grab home version from their page.)
2. After we properly make partition, it's time to download android build. Beware, that root of your SD card will be messy. There is a method to run it in folder (Andboot), but i didn't manage to make it right.
In the time of writing, (my opinion) best release is neopeek's SuperFroyo + v2c kernel. But releases are changing rapidly, since Android is still under development. I will try to update that page, but i suggest you always check the forums for some new releases.
As you can see, this release is in two parts (main release + kernel). But most of the time, there are releases with kernel included, so you don't have to download it separately. So anyway, download and extract main release, kernel and modules into root of the SD card (leave modules in .tar.gz file!).
After copying, use safely remove hardware before disconnecting SD card.
Now it's time for big final. Open file explorer on your X1, navigate to StorageCard\npkinstall folder and click install. If you have done everything right, your phone should go into "text mode" (black screen with bunch of text) and after about a minute, it should start displaying long list of files. That means it's installing android to EXT2 partition. When installation finishes, it will automatically reboot.
Your X1 Android is ready to use now. To launch android, open file explorer, navigate to \StorageCard and tap HARET. Again, it should start displaying text and after that logo should appear. When android appears to be loaded (start wizard pops up), leave it for another several minutes, so Android can initialize all background stuff it needs to.
Happy Androiding!
Frequently Asked Questions
How to return to Windows Mobile?
Simply restart your device. Android won't alter Windows Mobile or on board storage at all, so your windows mobile stays intact.
So, now my Windows mobile is running in background?
No. HARET will shut down Windows Mobile, so Android can have all the memory for himself.
Battery life is very short
Yes, android power management is not very good. But it's getting better, especially last days there were some major improvements in that area.
Camera/FM Radio/Something don't work
Android is still under development, so not all features are working yet.
I can't see my new EXT2 partition in windows
That's OK. Only linux sistems like Android and Ubuntu can see EXT2 partition. Although, you can install 3rd party software, that can add ext2 support to windows (google for "ext2 windows").
How big should i make ext2 partition?
EXT2 partition is system partition for Android. It needs to be big enough to fit all android system files in, but there is no point to make it too big, since data is stored to SD card anyway. Somewhere between 300 and 500MB should be fine. Make it 512 if you have space to spare or 300 if you are really low on SD card space.
I can't enter my SIM PIN!
PIN is currently not working in Android. Turn off PIN in Windows Mobile.
matejdro.. you are one of the best "teachers" thanks a lot.. very kind if you could update this threat everytime if something is new, because there are a lot of new kernels and things coming in.. i try to get in to this matter but at the moment all i understand is.. chinese mixed with japanese.. hehehe
Hey, please, can you add "how install dual boot" in this guide? I really need it, sorry my bad english
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How big the ex2 partion must be? 300 ,500mb?
EDit: i have made the ext2 and the fat32 partition but i can only see the FAT32 in windows. Am I missing something?
viper. said:
How big the ex2 partion must be? 300 ,500mb?
EDit: i have made the ext2 and the fat32 partition but i can only see the FAT32 in windows. Am I missing something?
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Nothing is wrong.
Actually, Windows can't read an ext2 partition, because it's a linux-based partition.
About the size.. i don't know, but i followed the tut' and put the same size. It works well.
Oggy972 said:
Nothing is wrong.
Actually, Windows can't read an ext2 partition, because it's a linux-based partition.
About the size.. i don't know, but i followed the tut' and put the same size. It works well.
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Yep, i have realised that windows7 is unable to read that partition because i did install the android on it and everything went fine. My partition is 450mb large and its working normally. This is so much better then other xdandroid version beacuse with this build you can connect x1 and the pc via usb .
Added both questions to FAQ.
thank you so much for this!
can someone please give the proper instructions on how to use the andboot floder does the folder have to start with capital?
and the v3c kernel needs to be run using someother programs and methords which are there in that thread can you help me with them?
Is it necessary to leave some unallocated space on SD card as shown on video ? And what size of swap partition should be ?
I'm not sure why he left unallocated space, but it's not necessary.
For swap partition, I'm not even sure if android uses it. You can live without it.
hello
I need help
If i start the exe it boot.
But when it is finished it restarts and then there is windows .
Whats wrong ?
Have you done everything correctly? Delete everything and try again.
Also, what is your battery level?
I have successfully install Android with ext2 partition on my X1. But, when I boot to Android, it always hang.
Sometime it hang at the first boot (when Android ask me to configure Google account to sync), sometime it hang when I try to change Android setting, sometime it hang when I play music, but often it hang when I put Android on standby (I press the power button).
I use 4GB SD card and partitioned it into two partition, FAT32 2,5GB and ext2 450MB.
I have try two Android build : CyanogenMod 6.1 and X1-frg83-06112010. Both have the same problem. I also try replace the kernel (zImage) with sp3dev, but the problem still there.
The other thing I try was extract androidinstall.tar.gz directly to my ext2 partition, but Android still hang.
Do you ever encounter this problem? How to fix this?
Hello
Now i have android all is ok and does go.
But one problem if i press the ok and the other buttons does go.
But a little time later no buton does go anymore.
Whats the problem ?
Signing in...
Hi,
All went well.
Now 1st boot it tries to get to me google.
Nothing happens.
It tells me 5 minutes, but that was 10 minutes ago
I am on 3G
Any help?
Edit: (Will boot again, and let you know if it works.)
Edit: Rebooted, and skipped the google account login. Will try with WiFi on loging into google again.
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Sorry, i don't understand you. What is bugging you?
Hi I am so used to installing Retropie and other distros on Raspberry Pi. You get the image and put in win32 and your ready to be written.
Now I want to install Chromium OS to test out V.05
So here's what I am doing. I download the V0.5 for the 16 Gig version.
I used 7 zip extract all to folder when it does that it gives me this.
SamKinison_v0.5_Pi3_16GB.tar.xz
I then change the extention to SamKinison_v0.5_Pi3_16GB.tar.img
Write to SD using win 32 and nothing works.
So what am I doing wrong?
Hi, think you need to decompress SamKinison_v0.5_Pi3_16GB.tar.xz file with WinRAR, and then mount the img file to Win32
now when I write the ISO after running WinRaR after mounting my SD card is now write protected and cant access it ((( How can I unwrite protect it? I dont have a button hit.
Try to Reformat your SD card as fat32
It says it's write protected no physical tab is on to make write protected. I was looking at this will step 4 work?
http://www.techcloud7.org/remove-write-protection-sd-card.html
Yes?
It said it was successful then I tried to format it and it said this disk is right protected still.
did you try to delete all of the partitions on the card? and make a new one, and then format it as fat32.
How can you do that if I can't format it?
I went into disk manager and I get this: message and this is a 16 gig card so I feel like I hosed it but all I did was mount it using win32.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BxbcZNbmYKFKbVdRZkxPWUEwSHM/view?usp=sharing
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BxbcZNbmYKFKaEQ5Q05raWg1bk0/view?usp=sharing
if its offline you can try diskpart command. http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/52129-disk-clean-clean-all-diskpart-command.html
I did exactly what you said and got this. and screen shot of the whole process I did.
DiskPart has encountered an error: The device is not ready.
See the System Event Log for more information.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BxbcZNbmYKFKN0U3emtLWW5Vbms/view?usp=sharing
Here is the system event log screen shot of the event it asked about too.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BxbcZNbmYKFKcEpaOGdPTWhzbk0/view?usp=sharing
have you tried Partition Wizard 7 or a linux computer to delete partitions and make new ones?
chras said:
have you tried Partition Wizard 7 or a linux computer to delete partitions and make new ones?
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I don't know how to use linux to partition it. I have Ubuntu Mate 16.04 on a flash drive for a live flash OS. But if there is a easy guide like before I will try. I never tried partition wizard 7 before either.
Here is a step by step guide for you http://jsmylinux.no-ip.org/hard-drive-management/creating-partitions-with-disk-utility/
Alright with a lot of trying I finally got the card to erase and go back to normal with this format. Then ran the official sd card formatter to get it to work. This method truly works if your sd card says "write protected". Thank you.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1arjgOt9qb4DSTYet1g-8zVxyqP9zTmFyag/view?usp=drivesdk
back to this topic I used Win RaR and extracted the Chromium OS 16 gig here. I get this one file out of the extracted file being 13 gigs its not a image. Should i change the extention to. IMG? Here is a screen shot. I don't want to write protect my SD card again lol
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0BxbcZNbmYKFKcVNJZmhIaFgwbkU
open it in WinRAR and extract the file. right click and hit "Open With" and then choose WinRAR
Try SDFormatter
http://www.trendy.co.jp/sd/en/p_formatter.html