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Running android from sd card

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.
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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.

[Guide] How to install Android

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
Sent from my FRG83 by Neopeek using XDA App

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.

?
Sorry, i don't understand you. What is bugging you?

Gingerbread on X1!!! Neo Peek did it again!!!

copy and past from neo peek site:
Ooops WE did it again...
My wife's still knocking my brain saying I am an idiot (while writing this she stands behind me). I spent some hours yesterday and several hours during the night cause I know everyone wanna try this out. I want especially say thanx to Chann who always is inspiring me with his ideas while I am doing some nice conversations with him on dev-section of this forum. It's really helpful to have such kind of member here.
Someone please upload this for China-Users to U115...
Alpha1-release 28-12-2010
Before continuing be aware of: This is an Alpha release and now it seems usable (on my HTC Diamond it is!)! So before you do anything I suggest you to make a backup of your data / files! So read everything careful now :
What's inside ?? :
Gingerbread 2.3
Working: Wifi, Data, Phone, SD-Card
BT activating produces reboot (needs fix)
Includes seandean's kernel V4b
3D is buggy. Al in all we have to find several fixes. But hey for an Alpha it's ok!
Important now!!!!!! Read:
First boot takes quite some time!
I suggest you to open all apps and sync your account with google. Then reboot your device!
Alpha Release dated 28-12-2010
Download:
http://www.multiupload.com/2N3LO439FZ
As always: Use this on your own risk!
Thanx go to: Sprut (for compiling libsurfaceflinger.so), Balsat, XDAndroid-Project, Martin DZO and everyone else whom I forgot!
Download is a 1-file-download, again! Including everything you need!

Thanks would try it very soon

good，，，，，i like it

So is this for x1, or diamond?

It clearly says its for HTC Diamond...I am pretty impressed with the speed of ths development....and i am pretty hooked on to thge last version by NEOPEEK..so i guess I wil stick to it for a while...

Lokking at the file names on Multiupload you will see that this is for X1:
Alpha1-GingerbreadX1.zip

please fix the market

tosomax said:
please fix the market
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moreover when i put the phone on standby, it doesn't wake up. i have to press the power button many times before it wakes up

Come on guys, this is alpha release. The fact that it evens run on X1 is wonderful and we should appreciate the effort

daduy said:
Come on guys, this is alpha release. The fact that it evens run on X1 is wonderful and we should appreciate the effort
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so what? i just have to ignore the bugs? how is he supposed to fix them if he doesn't know what to fix? sorry for my bad english

tosomax said:
so what? i just have to ignore the bugs? how is he supposed to fix them if he doesn't know what to fix? sorry for my bad english
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This is alpha version, but look for other devices. We still get lucky that gingerbread can run on our devices (thanks to developer). I believe that developers still trying to fix the bug, so I think it'll be better in futures builds. You can try another build that have less bug(froyo,eclair,etc). And always remember that this Gingerbread builds are still alpha version to our devices.

Ready to try and share. Great worked team.
Sent from my cyanogenMod6.0 by Neopeek using XDA App

It's not too fascinating but it has been lucky that it's working...
I hope it won't destroy my SD card like my previous experience with android.

hey mymailx you can recover your lost fat23 partion using any recovery programe like [email protected] undelete ,,, then restore ur lost ext2 partion using Minitool partition wizard home edition .. u should only make a new swaplinux partion and u'll find everthing like it was ...
so no destruction ...

needo said:
hey mymailx you can recover your lost fat23 partion using any recovery programe like [email protected] undelete ,,, then restore ur lost ext2 partion using Minitool partition wizard home edition .. u should only make a new swaplinux partion and u'll find everthing like it was ...
so no destruction ...
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My card isn't detected in minipartition somewhat, try any formatter program and the card still not detected so I called it destroyed. Anyway, I forgot to tell you that this isn't caused by android neopeek but faryaab. However they are android.

Am I dumb?
I have followed instruction here: www[dot] neopeek[dot] com/forum/Questions-Guides--HowTos--Tutorials/524-The-Mother-Tutorial---How-tosWheresWhens---All-right-here!#525
- Make 400MB FAT32 Partition and 400MB EXT2 Partition (I have only 1 GB MicroSD), both of them set as primary
- Copy evrything to root of FAT32 Partition
- Run install.exe from npkinstall
- reboot
- Run haret.exe
- reboot, back to windows, no android logo as it describes in the tutorial
I made a mistake? where?
Edit: last command when I execute haret.exe --> unable to read partition table
I change the SD to 2GB then I have allocate:
1GB Fat32
600MB EXt2
Remnant space Linux Swap
Anyone please let me know what to do???? I've been waiting 3 hours in stupid...

Awsome, very apreciate

JeromeJacques19 said:
I have followed instruction here: www[dot] neopeek[dot] com/forum/Questions-Guides--HowTos--Tutorials/524-The-Mother-Tutorial---How-tosWheresWhens---All-right-here!#525
- Make 400MB FAT32 Partition and 400MB EXT2 Partition (I have only 1 GB MicroSD), both of them set as primary
- Copy evrything to root of FAT32 Partition
- Run install.exe from npkinstall
- reboot
- Run haret.exe
- reboot, back to windows, no android logo as it describes in the tutorial
I made a mistake? where?
Edit: last command when I execute haret.exe --> unable to read partition table
I change the SD to 2GB then I have allocate:
1GB Fat32
600MB EXt2
Remnant space Linux Swap
Anyone please let me know what to do???? I've been waiting 3 hours in stupid...
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Be sure that both of partition are set as primary partition.

Oggy972 said:
Be sure that both of partition are set as primary partition.
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I've done that (see my post carefully, please!)

nice , for alpha version ..... booted two days without reboot and still working ....

[Guide] How to successfully create a EXT4 and SWAP Partitions using gparted live CD

Ok, So this is my first guide.. so plz dont mind if my steps are not totally clear
I donno if a similar guide is available or not, bt i had problems finding it so i jus thought i would make my own and make it easier 4 everyone else!!!!
What is needed:
* A computer
* gParted Live CD image
* Blank CD-R
* Software to burn a .iso image
* A card reader
* (I would also recommend an extra computer 4m where u can access this guide), its just in case u 4get any step, coz once u have booted up in gparted, you wont have any net access 4m there
1) Download gparted Live CD (.iso) 4m here:-
http://gparted.sourceforge.net/download.php
(The download will be a bit slow, don't blame me, blame sourceforge) remember to download the stable version
2) Once downloaded Burn it using ur favorite burning software(i use imgburn coz its very simple), dont change any settings, it will burn as bootable by default
3) Restart your computer and enter boot menu(usually by pressing F2/F12) ,in boot menu change the boot order to bring ur cd drive on the top and the exit saving changes
4) Once ur computer restarts, it will boot 4m the CD and u will see some weird lines on ur screen, the u'll come to a page where u have 4 options, select the 1st one(it says boot gparted or something like that)
5) Once started it will ask u 4 preferred language, select ur language by typing the numbers given der and hit enter, after that it will again give u 3 options PRESS 0 AND HIT ENTER
-----U Will get a blurred screen now bt dont worry -------
6) Now u should have booted into gparted, wait 4 a dialog to open, there u would see ur computer's hardisks
7) On the right-hand side top corner u can select to see ur SD card (I donno what to call it bt its like a clickable button which opens a dropdown list of all the storage devices connected to the PC)
8) After selecting the SD card u can see ur SD card in the main screen(along with the partitions, if any) now what i would prefer is a clean format, so delete all the partitions, then u'll be left with just one tab of unallocated space(the total size of your SD card)
9) Right Click on the unallocated and then click new
13) A box will appear to create your first partition. Create your Fat32 partition first. Click the drop down box and click Fat32. Choose the size you want to make it (I just write the size of my EXT4 partition +30MB in the 'Free space following box'---Example:- I want a 512 MB EXT thein ill write 512+30 i.e. 542). leave it as primary. Now click add
14) Now U'll see 2 partitions, one FAT32 and the other one is unallocated, right click on the unallocated one and click new then type 30 in the free space following box, make sure its also on primary partition in the create as box, and then u can select any file system you want (EXT2,3,4). then click add
15) Now only 30 MB will be shown as unallocated. Right click on that and click new, don't change anything, except the file system box, select it as linux SWAP, then click add
16) Now click apply. Congratulations!!!!!!! You are done with the partitioning of your SD card!!!!
17) On the top left of your screen u can see an icon named as exit/turn off, click on it and then select reboot and click ok... ur pc will restart and boot to windows....
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This will Give your a successfully working EXT and swap partition, that to of your desired Size!!!!
Hope this proves to be helpful to anyone who requires it.... feel free to post questions if u have any problems understanding these steps

can you please change all those 4s... it is really irritating!
Sent from my HTC Wildfire using XDA App

Profiler08 said:
can you please change all those 4s... it is really irritating!
Sent from my HTC Wildfire using XDA App
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Sure mate.... ill do it as and when i get time...

it work! thanks buddy!

I got noob question.
Do this solve the problem of getting low memory space msg on your phone?

adnanasim80 said:
I got noob question.
Do this solve the problem of getting low memory space msg on your phone?
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You will have to install the Apps2SD Script after this, and move the apps and dalvik cache to the SD card after this guide, to move your apps to SD and remove the low mem space message.

adnanasim80 said:
I got noob question.
Do this solve the problem of getting low memory space msg on your phone?
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3xeno is right..u need to flash the script... alternatively what u can do is that flash a rom that already has apps2sd in it...
ex:- wildpuzzle,ds,CM6&7...etc..

pyroblazer said:
3xeno is right..u need to flash the script... alternatively what u can do is that flash a rom that already has apps2sd in it...
ex:- wildpuzzle,ds,CM6&7...etc..
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I have got latest HBOOT. Do you think I could still flash other roms on my HTC wildfire?
I tried few methods but all in vain. Maybe I don`t have vast knowledge of flashing and rooting.
Any suggestion....
HTC Wildfire
UK network UNLocked
Software version 2.2.1
Kernel version 2.6.32.21-g6c55ee4
HBOOT-1.01.0002
MICROP-0622
Touch Panel-atmel224_16ab
Radio 0-3.35.20.10

adnanasim80 said:
I have got latest HBOOT. Do you think I could still flash other roms on my HTC wildfire?
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Not possible as of now. You will have to wait.

Can this work with unrooted Wildfire 2.2.1?!
Is using this tutorial will allow me to install "ALL" Apps to SD Card and leave phone memory free ??
Already using App 2 SD Pro and Apps 2SD , is this guide useful for me or those two apps are doing the job

Is it the only way to partition SD card?

aq79 said:
Is it the only way to partition SD card?
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interests me too,
because on my HD2 i use CWM to create this partition or MiniTool Partition Wizard Home Edition 5.2.
Do this methodes work on wildfire?

johnsk said:
interests me too,
because on my HD2 i use CWM to create this partition or MiniTool Partition Wizard Home Edition 5.2.
Do this methodes work on wildfire?
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CWM Method works. That is what I did on my Wildfire to enable DTApps2SD, and no issues.
EDIT: I meant ROM Manager.

3xeno said:
CWM Method works. That is what I did on my Wildfire to enable DTApps2SD, and no issues.
EDIT: I meant ROM Manager.
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I also used ROM manager to create swap partition for Wildpuzzel ROM but after didn't know that ROM manager can create Ext-3 or Ext-4 partitions
Thanks for clarification

It's EXT-3 only AFAIK. But, DTApps2SD can convert EXT3 to EXT4 (Or EXT2 to EXT3). You can take a look here:
http://www.facebook.com/note.php?note_id=158826790833326

MohamedYousri said:
Can this work with unrooted Wildfire 2.2.1?!
Is using this tutorial will allow me to install "ALL" Apps to SD Card and leave phone memory free ??
Already using App 2 SD Pro and Apps 2SD , is this guide useful for me or those two apps are doing the job
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May you answer my question plz , Thanks all

Not applicable to Unrooted phones.

MohamedYousri said:
May you answer my question plz , Thanks all
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roted phones - when we speak on wildfire before 1.01 upgrade - famous ota upgrade -wildfire gains android 2.2 and everyone who has accepte this upgrade got more restrictive upgrade to hboot
and now they are crying - just reading isnt enougtch - no root is available for their phones - by design.
now to yur question - can i root wildfire ?
just polish your englisch. s-off - till time - vorget it
m32

3xeno said:
Not applicable to Unrooted phones.
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rooted != s-off and cid != 11111111 - free cid

[Q] EXT2/3/4 Internal SD Card ?

Hi, im using Modaco's gr5 rom and HP RC9 Kernel, and i want to be able to format my internal SD card in Ext2, Ext3 or Ext4 because i need to be able to handle symlinks, can this be done? what would be the procedure?
Thanks in advance.

It should be done but you will no longer able to use your sdcard on windows
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Should be easy to make a .zip that converts it in recovery, but you'd need to do some mount point tweeking before you could use it.

Just used either a Linux computer and its Gparted software, or if you have a windows computer, search for Gparted Live CD.

Yes, i know how to convert it, i have Debian, Ubuntu and Mint installed along with Win7 on my laptop so the convert process is no problem, but, what should i do to make the phone recognise it? where do i make the mount point? /etc/fstab is not present, i don't know how to do it the Android way =/

You'll have to modify /etc/vold.fstab.
You can inspire yourself of the different mods that change sdcard mounting, see in dev or app section.

Striatum_bdr said:
You'll have to modify /etc/vold.fstab.
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Thanks! i'll try that