ok my questions are
1. when flash my device to a newer rom and i reset it before it installs the ext. rom, does that give me more space on my device or is there always 9 mb designated for the ext rom even if i dont use it.
2. is there a way to create my own extended rom and install it after i do question #1.
sorry if these questions are dumb but its just something ive been wondering after reading thru these forums. thanx for the help in advance
Do you flash hard-spl at that time too, if the new ROM needs hard-spl? Or do you flash hard-spl ahead of the ROM flash? Sorry the the dumb question, but I have searched and either did not use the correct terms or just didn't seem to find the info. By the info that I have read, it would seem that you would flash hard-spl and then go about flashing ROMs. Please correct me if I am wrong.
Also, I think I have seen some mentioning of SD cards during the flash. Should I remove any SD card from the phone before flashing?
Thanks
Nevermind....After reading iPhone iWing's post a dozen times....I got it.
Hi There,
I have been reading the forums for the last couple of days cause I saw something about JacHero and I thought I would like to put that on my phone.
I have reading posts and trying to figure out what I have to do next, but I have to ask a couple questions 1st?
1) I am using the last JesusFreke rom, how do I know if I have to update the ROM and SPL? Can I check on my G1?
2) I have read about how you have to partition your SDCard for the who swap and Apps2SD thing, I have a 1GB SDcard ... do I need a bigger one?
3) There are so many different builds of the Hero ... How do I know what is stable, fast and popular?
4) My current Rom has all of the google apps so all of contacts, calander, and contacts sync perfectly with google's server, does the Hero rom do the same?
Thanks
Mike
normally the thread with the ROM will have the versions you need to update listed. I believe JacHeroSki needs the 1.33.2500 SPL which you can check from the fastboot screen (back+power)
You can use a 1GB sd card, but at least a 2-4+ is recommended. Also a class 6 is recommended.
As far as stability of the ROMs themselves, read the threads and choose for yourself. Most are pretty stable nowadays.
AFAIK all of the current hero ROMs have all of the google apps with them as well. So you shouldnt have any problems.
Also remember to wipe before flashing the new ROM when going to a hero build, and probably back to a "normal" ROM if you choose to do so as well.
have looked threw the threads and have not found answer to questions.
Have a rooted nexus one with amon ra 1.7.
using rods latest rom and have noticed that some of the newer roms are requiring amon ra 1.9.
If I flash this rom on the phone do I have to erase the amonra 1.7 or does the 1.9 overwrite this? I have not done anything with the sd card IE ext 3 or 4 or any partitions. Is there a place with instructions on how to do this?
also what are the advantages to up grading to amonra 1.9?
thanks
john
Amon RA's 1.9 is required for ROMs that need to pre-load EXT partition, because they're too big to fit into the main Nexus system partition.
All the guides are in the Wiki. Read my signature, read the Wiki, and if in question - read it again, and again.
putts
normally I keep my mouth shut with people like you. I have watched your kind spank anyone who may have a question that seems redundent or stupid.Or may have been answered in another post.
I searched your WIKI. My questions were not addressed.
Read my post
Thanks for nothing Jack
you brain trusts maybe need to be a little more understanding to newbies and people with logical questions.
John
Recoverys overwrite each other, so just flash your new recovery over your existing one.
I don't know much about 1.9, so I can't help you with the partition bit...
I think Jack explained the benefits of 1.9.
BTW - I agree that it's difficult to find specific answers on here.
I think Jack is trying to help you in the long run, by getting you to understand what you do, rather than just do it. For example; you already have a custom recovery - how did you install it over your stock recovery? Knowing that would've answered your first question, right?
Wish I could help you more...
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xrepo said:
normally I keep my mouth shut with people like you. I have watched your kind spank anyone who may have a question that seems redundent or stupid.Or may have been answered in another post.
I searched your WIKI. My questions were not addressed.
Read my post
Thanks for nothing Jack
you brain trusts maybe need to be a little more understanding to newbies and people with logical questions.
John
Click to expand...
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Use logic, as danger-rat suggested before me. It helps a lot.
I wrote you EXACTLY, what is 1.9 for and why is it required for some ROMs. I can also add that 1.9 supports SLCD devices, while 1.7 doesn't. That's for the first part of your question. If you missed or didn't understand the answer - don't blame me. I can't explain it better, since for this I would need to explain the whole concept of different partitions on SD card, Apps2EXT (also called Apps2SD+) working concepts using the EXT partition on SD card, Linux concept of mounting and unmounting devices, and the need for more space than Nexus system partition has to contain several newer ROMs which created the requirement for Apps2EXT and for mounting EXT partition in recovery. It would take "only" a couple of forum pages if I did, and it has ALL been explained, just need to use Google to read the explanations, or read through the guides and try to understand. Do you really think I or anyone else have time to write those couple of forum pages to answer you?
To the second part, using this thing called logic:
Did you erase the stock recovery when installing Amon_RA's 1.7? No, right? It just overwrites whatever was there. Why do you think installing 1.9 would be different?
Did you get Amon_RA's recovery installed as a part of ROM, or was it installed separately? Separately, right? What makes you think 1.9 is any different?
This is logic only, without going and reading about device partitions and their purpose (specifically recovery partition).
Reading the first part of my answer about 1.9 and reading the requirements of the ROMs that include EXT partition of specified size, isn't it clear that the ROMs won't install if there is no EXT partition for them?
And you're right - there is nothing in the Wiki that points to DarkTremor's Apps2SD thread and gives a basic explanation of Froyo's Apps2SD method vs Apps2EXT. One would probably expect people to run a search for Apps2SD or Apps2EXT in Development section and/or Google to find the answers, but it doesn't work. It should be changed. I'll get to it in a couple of hours, after I work a bit - after all, I'm at work.
So, I'm on 3.2 ROM and tiatmat tachi kernel. I had a backup for recovery, but my SD card decided to fail on me. Since I haven't replaced that yet, I don't have the ability to install with a zip file via recovery. So, here are my questions:
-Is there a way for me to get to ICS without an SD card or USB host cable?
-If so, what is the best way to get to ICS?
I'm generally familiar with a lot of the various methods for flashing and I'm able to actually do research to learn steps I'm unfamiliar with... so, with that in mind, if someone can just post the main steps, I can figure out the details.
Thanks in advance!
ICS discussions here please http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1347124