It says it is automatic but it wasn't for me. All I could think of is downloading a .apk for apps2sd but it says not to do that. Thanks for any help.
I searched and couldn't find the answer so sorry if it's an obvious question
edit: I'm thinking about running an apps2sd.apk... I have no clue why this isn't working
you have an ext3 partition?
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you have an ext3 partition?
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yes i do, I've had apps2sd running before.
and you're sure it didn't work? you reflash it? if so, reformatted your ext partition? if so, redid all of your partitions completely? if after all that it isn't working, i dunno what to tell ya.
grandomegabosses said:
and you're sure it didn't work? you reflash it? if so, reformatted your ext partition? if so, redid all of your partitions completely? if after all that it isn't working, i dunno what to tell ya.
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Yeah, I've done all of that initially after I saw it didn't work, thanks though.
sorry i couldn't help, man :\ best of luck to you
i dont know if this will work, but try flashing another hero rom, then flash jachero back on top of it if your apps2sd works.
your ext is the 2nd partition right?
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i dont know if this will work, but try flashing another hero rom, then flash jachero back on top of it if your apps2sd works.
your ext is the 2nd partition right?
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Thanks, but I tried that and didn't work, and yes it is, I just flashed cyanogen to make sure apps2sd is working and it is on that build.
apps2sd not automatic
Also having this identical issue. Worked perfectly pre JacxHero1.2 build yet not now.
Even reformatted entire Sd prior to updating current build to correct 1.2 bootloop issue which worked yet now no apps2sd and int mem gettin low so would be super nice to find a troubleshoot method not previously already mentioned. Anyone? Plz help. Thanks in advance.
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JacxHero1.2
Ext3 = 500mb
Linux-swap = 64mb
clefky10 said:
Thanks, but I tried that and didn't work, and yes it is, I just flashed cyanogen to make sure apps2sd is working and it is on that build.
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can you run a logcat on first boot?
update (workaround) - apps2sd not automatic
Have found out that upon flashing Rom updates (jacxheroski1.4 being my currently installed version), any apps installed to internal mem prior to flash will complete a move across. I.E. the entire flashing process serves to actually move them all over to ext3 but once back in and re-booted, apps2sd once again permanently ceases to work automatically, upon any subsequent reboot thereafter. For now, guess I've found an tolerable alternate workaround yet this is not the optimal solution by any means. Are there any others having this problem? Any additional potential fixes not previously denoted within this thread? Thanks in advance
I have just recently joined the ranks of those running A2SD. My SD card is partitioned and I have no problems using any of my Apps, which are stored on my 8GB SD Card. Unfortunately, I have never been able to perform a Nand + Ext backup through Recovery. I keep getting the "perform through ADB" error. My battery has plenty of juice, I have 2.7GB free, and I have tried multiple times while plugged into the charger.
I have tried several searches for solutions and come up empty. I am currently running the latest Darchdroid with BFS, A2SD, JIT, etc....
Is there a step I am missing to get this to work? I can always use Titanium Backup to restore my apps but I thought the Ext backup would be easier/faster.
The rom doesn't matter.
What's your recovery version?
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I have just recently joined the ranks of those running A2SD. My SD card is partitioned and I have no problems using any of my Apps, which are stored on my 8GB SD Card. Unfortunately, I have never been able to perform a Nand + Ext backup through Recovery. I keep getting the "perform through ADB" error. My battery has plenty of juice, I have 2.7GB free, and I have tried multiple times while plugged into the charger.
I have tried several searches for solutions and come up empty. I am currently running the latest Darchdroid with BFS, A2SD, JIT, etc....
Is there a step I am missing to get this to work? I can always use Titanium Backup to restore my apps but I thought the Ext backup would be easier/faster.
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The rom doesn't matter.
What's your recovery version?
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Thanks for the reply. I am using the new Godspeed Recovery with OC (Toast version).
I use that and don't have an issue.
Is your SD card partitioned correctly (FAT32, ext)?
wjason said:
Thanks for the reply. I am using the new Godspeed Recovery with OC (Toast version).
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I use that and don't have an issue.
Is your SD card partitioned correctly (FAT32, ext)?
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I don't know how to check but I partitioned through recovery:
1. Boot in to RA and do data wipe
2. Format your sdcard with 32mb swap, 512- ext2, and the rest fat32
3. Convert ext2 to ext3
4. Flash the rom and reboot
hi....
are u sure your a2sd is working correctly? try the app in the marketplace called Quick Systems Info. It will show you if your a2sd is working and how much of it is being used.
also.. I have had this issue too...
I think i solved it.. in recovery boot.
i think the 2nd choice is to fix some usb connnection.. cant remember exactly. Try that.
then try to backup again
Dan330 said:
hi....
are u sure your a2sd is working correctly? try the app in the marketplace called Quick Systems Info. It will show you if your a2sd is working and how much of it is being used.
also.. I have had this issue too...
I think i solved it.. in recovery boot.
i think the 2nd choice is to fix some usb connnection.. cant remember exactly. Try that.
then try to backup again
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QS info shows A2SD storage Total 475MB, Free: 360MB
Internal total 160 MB, Free: 101MB
I will check out recovery now, thanks!
In recovery now.....do you mean under the partition menu? Second choice is "repair SD:ext". Will this erase my card?
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QS info shows A2SD storage Total 475MB, Free: 360MB
Internal total 160 MB, Free: 101MB
I will check out recovery now, thanks!
In recovery now.....do you mean under the partition menu? Second choice is "repair SD:ext". Will this erase my card?
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well.. it looks like your a2sd is working fine....
yes, I think it is repair sd:ext... it fixed my issue with backup. when I did it... I dont think it erased my data. but i can not garantee that.... too bad you can not do a backup
up to you to try it and see.
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well.. it looks like your a2sd is working fine....
yes, I think it is repair sd:ext... it fixed my issue with backup. when I did it... I dont think it erased my data. but i can not garantee that.... too bad you can not do a backup
up to you to try it and see.
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Same error - The good news is that I did not lose my data (whew). Hopefully the next time I have to wipe my ext and repartition it will magically fix itself.
Thanks for your time.
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Same error - The good news is that I did not lose my data (whew). Hopefully the next time I have to wipe my ext and repartition it will magically fix itself.
Thanks for your time.
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in the partition ... there is a choice to uprade ext2 to ext3...
i remember I also had to do this as well.
again.. I am just spitting ideas..
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in the partition ... there is a choice to uprade ext2 to ext3...
i remember I also had to do this as well.
again.. I am just spitting ideas..
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Yea, I upgraded ext 2 to ext 3 when I partitioned.
Keep 'em coming - something just might work.
Alright, now I know this question has almost certainly been asked before, but before you start raging at me, I have spent a good few hours looking around on here and other places, but I haven't found all of the information I'd like. Also, I find that people giving you their personal experience directly is more helpful anyway.
So, I got given a G1 the other day, and immediately started thinking about modding and rooting it, etc. The stock 1.6 was alright, but it wasn't too snappy and I wanted to try out different versions anyway. So I went ahead and:
Rooted my phone
Installed Amon_Ra's Recovery Image v.1.7.0
Flashed the radio to 2.22.19.26i
Installed DangerSPL
After I'd done all that, I went ahead and installed CyanogenMod 5, to try out 2.1 first. It seemed OK, but it was definitely slower than 1.6 by a fair amount. I then flashed to CM 6 and found it to be quicker, but still too slow for my liking. So I flashed to CM 4 instead, which was definitely more like it. I don't actually find myself missing many features from Android 2.0+ if I'm honest, but the OS STILL isn't as fast as I'd like. I know I can get it quicker.
I've removed all of the apps that I don't use (including some of the Google ones - I forgot to mention that I installed Google Apps too) to help free up some of the internal memory. I have a Kingston 4GB class 4 microSDHC card, but I understand that running apps from the SD card is going to be slower than from the internal ROM, so I'd rather keep all the apps on there.
I bought SetCPU, but I can't figure out how to configure it properly. The maximum speed I can set the CPU to is 528MHz, which is stock speed.
I'm using the stock launcher (which seems to have inserted 5 home screens - I only need 3) because I don't know if ADW Launcher or LauncherPro will be quicker. I have a few widgets and shortcuts, but not a ton. I use Opera Mini for browsing as I found Opera Mobile to be too slow when scrolling about and so on, and the stock browser to be even slower.
So basically my question is this: what things have you guys done to speed up your G1?
One thing I should mention is that I'm fine with most of the features of 1.6, but obviously I will upgrade to a later version of Android if there is a ROM/configuration that will be nice and snappy.
Thanks in advance, and sorry for the very long post.
if you are italian, there is a rom called padronfroyo that i find it the fastest one!
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if you are italian, there is a rom called padronfroyo that i find it the fastest one!
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Thanks for the reply, unfortunately I am British though.
Try froyo by lazlo, very fast and stable rom.
Try overclocking to 576 mhz in the rom performance settings. Also, try tweaking the performance settings(compcache, jit, vm heap size, etc) until you find the fastest ones. I also use an app called cache cleaner to remove all the cache on my phone from the browser and such. I also use sdext to install apps on my sd and run them from there as well.Personally, I use adw ex because it has all the cool features and it is amazingly fast. I'm currently using cos-ds gingerbread and my phone is snappy as hell. But in your case try froyo by lazlo, in the g1 development forum.
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im using a donut rom with the latest radio and it flyyys
Thanks for the replies guys. I think I'll try Froyo by Lazlo first, but how would I go about switching? Nandroid will backup my current ROM right? And then I will need to backup my apps with Titanium Backup or similar, and my contacts, etc.
When I wipe the system using the recovery, which options do I use? Because I remember there are several options for what you can wipe, but I'm not sure which ones I need to use.
And then I can just go ahead and flash the ROM using "flash zip from SD card" or whatever the option is called?
EDIT: Oh, and what's this about the SPL and the radio? I have DangerSPL installed and the radio is 2.22.19.26i
ellisbodds said:
Thanks for the replies guys. I think I'll try Froyo by Lazlo first, but how would I go about switching? Nandroid will backup my current ROM right? And then I will need to backup my apps with Titanium Backup or similar, and my contacts, etc.
When I wipe the system using the recovery, which options do I use? Because I remember there are several options for what you can wipe, but I'm not sure which ones I need to use.
And then I can just go ahead and flash the ROM using "flash zip from SD card" or whatever the option is called?
EDIT: Oh, and what's this about the SPL and the radio? I have DangerSPL installed and the radio is 2.22.19.26i
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you wont be able to flash froyo by lazslo on that radio.. you need 2.22.27.09/28.25 and hboot 1.33.0013d
and if you have your apps saves to the ext partition of your sd than nandroid will back it up, or just do a bart backup!
when you install a new rom you want to wipe all data!! ALL DATA!! lol wipe data, cache, dalvik cache, sd partition, etc.. be sure to repair sd also.
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you wont be able to flash froyo by lazslo on that radio.. you need 2.22.27.09/28.25 and hboot 1.33.0013d
and if you have your apps saves to the ext partition of your sd than nandroid will back it up, or just do a bart backup!
when you install a new rom you want to wipe all data!! ALL DATA!! lol wipe data, cache, dalvik cache, sd partition, etc.. be sure to repair sd also.
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OK. Well, I think everything's backed up now.
When I choose to wipe SD:ext partition though, will that wipe all the data on my SD or just the ext folder or something? What does the ext folder even contain?
Which radio would I need for a UK G1? Or how do I find out which one I need? And how do I flash the radio and hboot?
Thanks
ellisbodds said:
OK. Well, I think everything's backed up now.
When I choose to wipe SD:ext partition though, will that wipe all the data on my SD or just the ext folder or something? What does the ext folder even contain?
Which radio would I need for a UK G1? Or how do I find out which one I need? And how do I flash the radio and hboot?
Thanks
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Best way to wipe for a clean install is using Ohsaka's Superwipe here Wiping sd:ext affects the ext partition only. If you are using appstoext, or magpie, you can store apps on ext.
The latest radio is 2825. Flashing radio and hboot is best done through fastboot,lower chances of bricking, much2 safer than flashing em through recovery. The guide on how to flash the radio and hboot is at my signature, try to read the instruction a few times and fully understand it before you start flashing, gluck!
Sent from my G1
azrash said:
Best way to wipe for a clean install is using Ohsaka's Superwipe here Wiping sd:ext affects the ext partition only. If you are using appstoext, or magpie, you can store apps on ext.
The latest radio is 2825. Flashing radio and hboot is best done through fastboot,lower chances of bricking, much2 safer than flashing em through recovery. The guide on how to flash the radio and hboot is at my signature, try to read the instruction a few times and fully understand it before you start flashing, gluck!
Sent from my G1
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Excellent, thanks.
I still have a couple of questions though.
Do I need to flash the recovery image? The version in that thread is recovery-RA-dream-v1.7.0-cyan.img, and I think mine is the same (it's definitely v1.7.0) just without the "cyan" bit on the end.
I'm a bit confused as to what radio I need to use. I'm in the UK, using a UK G1, and I thought I needed a different radio to US users? Am I using this one?
New Alternative radio: RADIO-2.22.28.25.img
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Or do I use 27.08?
How do I do this?
3) flash the files and other operations via fastboot
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I can't find a console or anywhere to input the data when in fastboot. I'm currently using 1.33.2005.
Do I wipe everything before flashing the radio and hboot, or in between doing that and installing the new rom?
Cheers
EDIT: Oh, and Froyo by Laszlo says that I need an ext4 partition. Is this on my SD card or on the phone? And how do I create one? Thanks
ellisbodds said:
Excellent, thanks.
I still have a couple of questions though.
Do I need to flash the recovery image? The version in that thread is recovery-RA-dream-v1.7.0-cyan.img, and I think mine is the same (it's definitely v1.7.0) just without the "cyan" bit on the end.
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yes you would still need to flash a recovery. the cyan bit at the end just denotes a cyan themed recovery, the exact same recovery but blue. you can flash the normal amonra 1.7 recovery
I'm a bit confused as to what radio I need to use. I'm in the UK, using a UK G1, and I thought I needed a different radio to US users? Am I using this one?
Or do I use 27.08?
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use the 2825 radio, it is the latest and works everywhere. remember to follow the guide step by step, do not skip/change the steps, it must be done in order
How do I do this?
I can't find a console or anywhere to input the data when in fastboot. I'm currently using 1.33.2005.
Do I wipe everything before flashing the radio and hboot, or in between doing that and installing the new rom?
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fastboot is done via PC from command prompt, check here for a guide on how to setup fastboot http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=532719
it might seem tedious and long but trust me, it is very useful, you will use it a lot. just do a superwipe after you have upgraded the whole radio+hboot thing. remember to power down first once you have superwiped
EDIT: Oh, and Froyo by Laszlo says that I need an ext4 partition. Is this on my SD card or on the phone? And how do I create one? Thanks
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ext is in sd card. this is done in recovery, go to partition SD, enter your desired size(depending on your sd card size, 200mb for ext should be enough, im using an 8gb sd card, so i set my ext to 600mb) and once you have partitioned, just select upgrade ext2 to ext3 and then ext3 to ext4. partitioning will erase your entire sd card, so remember to copy the content to your PC first
hope it helps
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yes you would still need to flash a recovery. the cyan bit at the end just denotes a cyan themed recovery, the exact same recovery but blue. you can flash the normal amonra 1.7 recovery
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Even though I already have normal 1.7 installed I need to flash it again?
use the 2825 radio, it is the latest and works everywhere. remember to follow the guide step by step, do not skip/change the steps, it must be done in order
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Gotcha
EDIT: The 28.25 radio is in a zip which contains the .img and a bunch of other stuff as well. Do I just need the img or do I need to dump the whole zip on my SD?
fastboot is done via PC from command prompt, check here for a guide on how to setup fastboot http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=532719
it might seem tedious and long but trust me, it is very useful, you will use it a lot.
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EDIT: ADB and fastboot are now up and running on my system.
just do a superwipe after you have upgraded the whole radio+hboot thing. remember to power down first once you have superwiped
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superwipe = go through all of the options and wipe all of them, I guess?
ext is in sd card. this is done in recovery, go to partition SD, enter your desired size(depending on your sd card size, 200mb for ext should be enough, im using an 8gb sd card, so i set my ext to 600mb) and once you have partitioned, just select upgrade ext2 to ext3 and then ext3 to ext4. partitioning will erase your entire sd card, so remember to copy the content to your PC first
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So when would I do this then? After flashing the radio and SPL and before flashing the ROM, I would imagine?
EDIT: What size would you recommend for a 4GB card?
hope it helps
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It did help, and you've been very helpful in all your posts. There's just so much I have to learn.
ellisbodds said:
Even though I already have normal 1.7 installed I need to flash it again?
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No if you already have Amon Ra 1.7 recovery on your phone then you dont have to reflash it. But if you want to reflash it, it wont hurt to do so.
ellisbodds said:
Gotcha
EDIT: The 28.25 radio is in a zip which contains the .img and a bunch of other stuff as well. Do I just need the img or do I need to dump the whole zip on my SD?
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No just the dump the whole zip file on to your sd card.
ellisbodds said:
EDIT: ADB and fastboot are now up and running on my system.
superwipe = go through all of the options and wipe all of them, I guess?
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superwipe is this:http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=834812&highlight=superwipe
Download version two, and put the whole zip file onto your sd card. You would flash this through the "flash a zip file" option in recovery.
It allows you to wipe everything instantaneously. Make sure to make a Nandroid backup before you flash it though.
ellisbodds said:
So when would I do this then? After flashing the radio and SPL and before flashing the ROM, I would imagine?
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Yes you are correct.
ellisbodds said:
EDIT: What size would you recommend for a 4GB card?
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*Remember to backup your entire sd card to your computer because it will be entirely wiped out.
These are my recommended partiton sizes:
It's best if you dont get swap, i find it slow,but if you want swap you can repartition it later,so use this:
fat 32: 512 mb (place where apps are stored, should be plenty of room)
swap: 0 mb
then the rest of the memory is saved on to your ext 2 partition
After your done partitioning your sd card, you must upgrade to ext 4.
So, go to upgrade ext2 to ext 3, then once its done, go to upgrade ext3 to ext 4 and then there you are done! You have ext4 on your sd card!
*Dont forget to place all the files you backed up onto your computer back onto the sd card because you will need to flash superwipe next, and then your rom.
You can do this by plugging in your phone thru usb to your computer, then choose the option "usb-ms toggle" in recovery,and it will mount the sd card so you can place the files back onto your sd.
Thanks for the reply.
When I flash superwipe, does that actually activate it, or do I need to flash it and then go somewhere else to use it? Also, do I need to download SuperWipe.conf as well?
This is what I have now:
Flash radio + hboot
Backup SD card data
Partition SD card:
512MB FAT32
The rest as ext2->ext3->ext4 (no swap)
Boot into recovery
Place files back on SD card
Flash superwipe
Power down/restart
Flash froyo rom
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Also, as for the radio, it says to enter these commands:
fastboot flash recovery recovery-RA-dream-v1.7.0-cyan.img
fastboot flash radio radio-2.22.27.08.img
fastboot flash hboot hboot-1.33.0013d.img
fastboot reboot-bootloader
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So I guess I will just enter "flash radio update_2.22.28.25_S.zip" instead?
ellisbodds said:
Thanks for the reply.
When I flash superwipe, does that actually activate it, or do I need to flash it and then go somewhere else to use it? Also, do I need to download SuperWipe.conf as well?
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When you flash Superwipe, it unzips the file, and does what it tells it to, which is wipe everything. So you dont need to go anywhere to activate it, when you flash it, you are activating it.
No, you dont need the Superwipe.conf. Thats only if you want to change the things Superwipe will wipe.
ellisbodds said:
This is what I have now:Flash radio + hboot
Backup SD card data
Partition SD card:
512MB FAT32
The rest as ext2->ext3->ext4 (no swap)
Boot into recovery
Place files back on SD card
Flash superwipe
Power down/restart
Flash froyo rom
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You are partioning your sd card through recovery, so you wont need to reboot your phone after your partitioning your sd card just go ahead and place your backedup sd card files back onto ur sdcard.
NOTE:When you are done flashing superwipe, it will tell you to power off ur phone before proceding.So, power off your phone, and then manually power back on to recovery by pressing home + power button at the same time, hold them until phone boots on. Then you are back into recovery and you can flash the Rom.
ellisbodds said:
Also, as for the radio, it says to enter these commands:fastboot flash recovery recovery-RA-dream-v1.7.0-cyan.img
fastboot flash radio radio-2.22.27.08.img
fastboot flash hboot hboot-1.33.0013d.img
fastboot reboot-bootloader
So I guess I will just enter "flash radio update_2.22.28.25_S.zip" instead?
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Yes, you are correct.
Awesome, wish me luck then!
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Awesome, wish me luck then!
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Good Luck! Let me know how it goes. Have fun with your new rom!
OK, so I got as far as flashing the recovery image again, which worked fine, and then I tried to flash the new radio, which didn't work fine.
I try typing:
fastboot flash radio update_2.22.28.25_S.zip
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but all I get is:
sending 'radio' (9440 KB)... OKAY
writing 'radio'... FAILED (remote: image update error)
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And now I don't know what to do
ellisbodds said:
OK, so I got as far as flashing the recovery image again, which worked fine, and then I tried to flash the new radio, which didn't work fine.
I try typing:
but all I get is:
And now I don't know what to do
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hmm i think its displaying that mesage because its looking to update from the 2708 radio.
My only guess is to try flashing the 2708 radio instead of the 2825 radio.
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hmm i think its displaying that mesage because its looking to update from the 2708 radio.
My only guess is to try flashing the 2708 radio instead of the 2825 radio.
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And that will work here in the UK and stuff?
If I'm honest, I don't actually know what the "radio" does, but I hear the word and immediately think of some little chip inside the phone which communicates with the mobile network.
EDIT: 2.22.27.08 flashed okay. Now to move on