help: stuck on ANDROID screen of CM7 - Nook Color General

Hi all,
I've recently rooted my nook color. I installed CM7 through rom manager and it installed, etc and then when it boots up it stays stuck on the android screen with the android logo and rays.
Sorry, but I'm new to nook color and modding. Can anyone help?
Thanks,
Brett

bdws1975 said:
Hi all,
I've recently rooted my nook color. I installed CM7 through rom manager and it installed, etc and then when it boots up it stays stuck on the android screen with the android logo and rays.
Sorry, but I'm new to nook color and modding. Can anyone help?
Thanks,
Brett
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Which version of CM7 did you install? Sounds to me like you installed a corrupt copy. Make sure the download is correct. If you can open the .zip file, then the file is OK.
Also, did you wipe cache partition before installing CM7? Then wipe Dalvik cache?

CM7 boot gets stuck
I had the same problem when i first installed cm7 on my nook, but for some miraculous and unknown (at least to me) reason, after i plugged it into my computer (while the boot screen was stuck) it booted up no problem. idk what causes it to happen, but plugging it into my computer made it get past the stalled boot.

Fwiw the android screen suggests the kernel has loaded. Are you able to capture a log w adb logcat?
Sent from my HTC Vision using XDA App

Did you wipe data/clear cache?
the android and rays sound like you rooted the stock right(autonooter)?
I had the same issue, i used the 8 fails boots to get to the CWR then wipe data and clear cache and tada boots up to CM7 correctly.

Hi all
I ended up tajing it back to stock, rerooting and flashing cm7 again. All is well now.
I believe i wiped the boot accidentally and thats what started it all.
Thanks for your help.
Brett
Sent from my HTC Desire HD using XDA Premium App

I updated my NC to run the latest CM7 release on the SD card. When I tried to add the latest Dalingrin OC kernel it appears to boot but doesn't get to the CM animation screen. Do I need to clear the cache before updating the kernel? Is this the correct way to do it? "rm -rf /data/dalvik-cache/*"? Will I loose any data or apps?

jmak10 said:
I updated my NC to run the latest CM7 release on the SD card. When I tried to add the latest Dalingrin OC kernel it appears to boot but doesn't get to the CM animation screen. Do I need to clear the cache before updating the kernel? Is this the correct way to do it? "rm -rf /data/dalvik-cache/*"? Will I loose any data or apps?
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I had the same thing happen to me yesterday , and then realized that I had downloaded the wrong OC version - the emmc instead of the sd. I reflashed the CM7 build, then copied the correct uimage and all was well

Is factory reset recommended before flashing cm7?
sent from PinoyNook

wrdoss said:
I had the same thing happen to me yesterday , and then realized that I had downloaded the wrong OC version - the emmc instead of the sd. I reflashed the CM7 build, then copied the correct uimage and all was well
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Thanks for the reply. I double checked it and I did download the latest SD version (SD-041811c) but it didn't work. I then tried the SD-040411 version and it worked fine. Note that I didn't clear the cache either time.

wrdoss said:
I had the same thing happen to me yesterday , and then realized that I had downloaded the wrong OC version - the emmc instead of the sd. I reflashed the CM7 build, then copied the correct uimage and all was well
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Did you replace the uImage file from the 040411 version? Or the latest experimental build which is 041811C?
My CM7 was installed using verygreen's size agnostic installer, and all the while it was easy to install the OC kernels by just swapping uImage.
But 4/18C can't be installed by just swapping the uImage unlike all the previous kernels. If you do that it will hang just before the bootanimation appears.
Can anyone please explain how to install the 4/18C kernel to CM7 (nightly 41) running on SD card?

robot8 said:
Did you replace the uImage file from the 040411 version? Or the latest experimental build which is 041811C?
My CM7 was installed using verygreen's size agnostic installer, and all the while it was easy to install the OC kernels by just swapping uImage.
But 4/18C can't be installed by just swapping the uImage unlike all the previous kernels. If you do that it will hang just before the bootanimation appears.
Can anyone please explain how to install the 4/18C kernel to CM7 (nightly 41) running on SD card?
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This is the exact same setup and problem that I experienced.

robot8 said:
Did you replace the uImage file from the 040411 version? Or the latest experimental build which is 041811C?
My CM7 was installed using verygreen's size agnostic installer, and all the while it was easy to install the OC kernels by just swapping uImage.
But 4/18C can't be installed by just swapping the uImage unlike all the previous kernels. If you do that it will hang just before the bootanimation appears.
Can anyone please explain how to install the 4/18C kernel to CM7 (nightly 41) running on SD card?
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Have you tried posting this issue in the development forum?

Yes I did, and it seems there's no easy way. Need to install the SDK and then adb push system from the extracted zip file then swap uImage.
edit: not that it's all that difficult but compared to just swapping uImage previously, well I'll probably wait a bit for the final update. Seems to be some issues with wi-fi.
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Well I couldn't wait so I went ahead and popped 4/18C in. No issues so far.

robot8 said:
Yes I did, and it seems there's no easy way. Need to install the SDK and then adb push system from the extracted zip file then swap uImage.
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Well that is unfortunate because you have to reinstall the OC kernal every time you install a new CM7 version.

I think I am going to stay with the latest CM7 nightly build and the SD-040411 OC kernel. I ran it some last night and it appeared stable and I didn't experience any of the video issues that people were reporting.

jmak10 said:
Well that is unfortunate because you have to reinstall the OC kernal every time you install a new CM7 release.
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All this while when you update CM7 you'd need to reinstall the OC kernel, but it was way easy as you just needed to swap uImage. But not with the new test kernels.
Correct me if I'm wrong but I suppose once it's finalized I suppose the system stuff will be merged with main CM7 and we'd be able to swap OC kernels just like before.

robot8 said:
All this while when you update CM7 you'd need to reinstall the OC kernel, but it was way easy as you just needed to swap uImage. But not with the new test kernels.
Correct me if I'm wrong but I suppose once it's finalized I suppose the system stuff will be merged with main CM7 and we'd be able to swap OC kernels just like before.
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I don't have any idea what is being planned but I hope the developers make this as easy as it was before.

I'm in the same boat. I know wiping the cache will fix it but I'm just stuck again if I reboot.
I'm running CM7, I wiped system, data, cach, dalvik, and did a factory reset before flashing.
Right now I'm just making sure my batter never runs out because reboot = wipe cache and then waste my time restoring apps and settings

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[Q] can't get Cyanogenmod working

I'm new to using non stock ROMs and have heard good things about the Cyanogenmod and wanted to give it a try. I rooted my phone using Super One Click, I installed Clockworkmod to install the ROM and backup my settings, then I got the stable version of Cyanogenmod for my phone HTC Hero CDMA (update-cm-6.0.0-Heroc-signed.zip). I then followed the steps from the WIKI I updated the Radio, wiped my phone's data, then the cache, I selected the ROM to install from the root directory of my SD card, let it run through then told it to reboot the system. thats where the problem shows up it comes to the first HTC screen and will just sit there forever I even tried leaving it on overnight. I tried to flash it with different versions of Cyanogenmod and all had the same result, however I was able to get a version of damagecontrol to flash correctly on my phone so I know its not a brick.
I have searched quite a few posts but have not found anything that helps I have tried wiping multiple times and even wiped Dalvik cache. I ran a logcat to see if it might help me debug whats going on and it appears to be looping through the same things over and over I rebooted it again and had the same results. I can supply any info needed from the logcat needed but not sure what parts might help.
the different versions of ROMs I have tried to use are:
update-cm-6.0.0-Heroc-RC1-signed
update-cm-6.0.0-Heroc-signed
update-cm-6.1.0-RC1-Heroc-signed
Also tried Cyanogenmod nightly 87, 95, & 99
fresh-cdma-hero-1.1
DamageControlv2.08.1
adrazar said:
I'm new to using non stock ROMs and have heard good things about the Cyanogenmod and wanted to give it a try. I rooted my phone using Super One Click, I installed Clockworkmod to install the ROM and backup my settings, then I got the stable version of Cyanogenmod for my phone HTC Hero CDMA (update-cm-6.0.0-Heroc-signed.zip). I then followed the steps from the WIKI I updated the Radio, wiped my phone's data, then the cache, I selected the ROM to install from the root directory of my SD card, let it run through then told it to reboot the system. thats where the problem shows up it comes to the first HTC screen and will just sit there forever I even tried leaving it on overnight. I tried to flash it with different versions of Cyanogenmod and all had the same result, however I was able to get a version of damagecontrol to flash correctly on my phone so I know its not a brick.
I have searched quite a few posts but have not found anything that helps I have tried wiping multiple times and even wiped Dalvik cache. I ran a logcat to see if it might help me debug whats going on and it appears to be looping through the same things over and over I rebooted it again and had the same results. I can supply any info needed from the logcat needed but not sure what parts might help.
the different versions of ROMs I have tried to use are:
update-cm-6.0.0-Heroc-RC1-signed
update-cm-6.0.0-Heroc-signed
update-cm-6.1.0-RC1-Heroc-signed
Also tried Cyanogenmod nightly 87, 95, & 99
fresh-cdma-hero-1.1
DamageControlv2.08.1
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try this:
using a rom that works flash a new recovery image using ROM Manager (find it in the market)
Tell ROM Manager to flash the recovery for ClockworkMod 2.5.0.1
Then Reboot to recovery.
**********NANDROID FIRST!!*********
Starting the flash:
1. Choose the "Wipe data/factory reset" then click "wipe cache partition"
2. Choose "install zip from sdcard" and choose "choose zip from sdcard"
3. Pick the zip file with the CM6 make sure it completes and the installer confirms that it is complete.
4. Reboot phone. This might take more then 5 mins on the initial boot, when it boots up all the way and everything has loaded, do one more reboot to clear out the cache from the initial boot and you are good to go
**If this doesnt work for you, follow step one, select a DIFFERENT ROM, reboot, then reboot into recovery, then wipe again, and flash back CM6.
I tried this, I already had Rom Manager installed but checked to make sure it was all up to date, flashed it to 2.5.0.1 and rebooted to recovery. I wiped the data and cache and installed the CM6 and rebooted with teh same results of it being stuck at the HTC screen and logcat showed it cycling through the same actions over and over, I then tried to just reboot it and it did same thing. I then wiped and installed a different ROM (the Damage Control one) and it worked fine got all the way booted up. I then rebooted to the recovery manager again, wiped and reinstalled with the CM6and had the same results as the first time. out of curiosity I even tried installing the damage control and then installed CM6 without the wipe and it still did not work.
adrazar said:
I tried this, I already had Rom Manager installed but checked to make sure it was all up to date, flashed it to 2.5.0.1 and rebooted to recovery. I wiped the data and cache and installed the CM6 and rebooted with teh same results of it being stuck at the HTC screen and logcat showed it cycling through the same actions over and over, I then tried to just reboot it and it did same thing. I then wiped and installed a different ROM (the Damage Control one) and it worked fine got all the way booted up. I then rebooted to the recovery manager again, wiped and reinstalled with the CM6and had the same results as the first time. out of curiosity I even tried installing the damage control and then installed CM6 without the wipe and it still did not work.
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Find a new download of CM6, the one you downloaded was corrupt, try finding the thread, its in Development so find the extreme blue or redglass version.
I tried both the Extremely Blue CM6 Build (EXTBLUE_09NOV.zip) and the Red Glass CM6 Build (REDGLASS_09NOV.zip) that I got from the development area, a poste named
[ROM] (UPDATED 09-NOV) FroYo 2.2 - CM6 Extremely Blue, BlackMod, Red, Purple, Vanilla
the results as far as it looks are exactly the same as when I tried the other ROMs. I know two lines that kinda stand out to me in the endlessly repeating messages I get from logcat are:
E/dalvikvm( 326): Unable to extract+optimize DEX from '/system/framework/framework.jar'
D/dalvikvm( 326): Unable to process classpath element '/system/framework/framework.jar'
I'm not fully sure if these are the issue or if it is just random information about it failing to load the ROMs.
Does anyone know what those error messages could be caused by or a way to get around this issue?
adrazar said:
I tried both the Extremely Blue CM6 Build (EXTBLUE_09NOV.zip) and the Red Glass CM6 Build (REDGLASS_09NOV.zip) that I got from the development area, a poste named
[ROM] (UPDATED 09-NOV) FroYo 2.2 - CM6 Extremely Blue, BlackMod, Red, Purple, Vanilla
the results as far as it looks are exactly the same as when I tried the other ROMs. I know two lines that kinda stand out to me in the endlessly repeating messages I get from logcat are:
E/dalvikvm( 326): Unable to extract+optimize DEX from '/system/framework/framework.jar'
D/dalvikvm( 326): Unable to process classpath element '/system/framework/framework.jar'
I'm not fully sure if these are the issue or if it is just random information about it failing to load the ROMs.
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adrazar said:
Does anyone know what those error messages could be caused by or a way to get around this issue?
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What recovery are you using?
I use Rom Manager (clockwork mod) for installing the ROMs and its currently flashed to version 2.5.0.1 to recover my phone to the way it was before I flashed to to the cyanogenmod I use nandroid
adrazar said:
I use Rom Manager (clockwork mod) for installing the ROMs and its currently flashed to version 2.5.0.1 to recover my phone to the way it was before I flashed to to the cyanogenmod I use nandroid
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That's probably the problem, try the 1.7 Darch RA, much better IMHO
Also ive noticed sometimes when I download a rom onto my computer for some reason it doesnt download the whole file correctly. So just make sure that when you download your rom to your computer the the size of the file is correct.If the rom is 50 mb make sure your download is the same.
I found a post that I believe I got that one from (RA-Darchstar.img) but it is an img file and i am having trouble getting that to install. i found another post elsewhere telling me to use commands from the SDK, it said to use
cd C:\android-sdk-windows\tools
adb devices
adb shell
flash_image recovery /sdcard/RA-Darchstar.img
exit
adb shell reboot recovery
which seems like it should work however when I do the flash_image recovery /sdcard/RA-Darchstar.img it tells me that the flash_image cannot be found. is this the wrong command line? and i do have the file on my phone's SD card in the root directory. or is there another way to get the 1.7 Darch RA?
never mind on my last question I figured it out, I wasn't in the Recovery program I already had when trying to do it. I got the 1.7 Darch RA on and working then tried to flash some of the ROMs again and every one of them failed with the same logcat errors as before.
Try backing up ur SD then taking out ur SD and formatting it on ur CPU then put it back in ur phone and format it threw the recovery I have a 28 MB swap and the rest for the system them go to ext and upgrade/update ur ext from ext2 to ext3 then try and flash CM6.1 hope this helps good luck.
Root-Hack-Mod-Always™
I formatted my card via the computer, formatted everything that RA-Darchstar will let me format, I then set up the partitions and upgraded to ext3, and then copped the CM6.1 to the phone and installed it (also tried EXTBLUE_09NOV). the end result was the same as each other time I have tried to install any of them CM6 ROMs.
Ok I ended up getting it to work by following some of the things I read on
http://forum.cyanogenmod.com/topic/...-cm-build-but-cm-6-nightly-tests/page__st__20
the part where they told this other person to extract the framework.jar to the PC and point adb to it.

[RECOVERY][MOD][Wildfire][02-Nov-2011] Clockwork 5.0.2.7.111102

First of all, this is not my work. I only compiled it.
This is the usual ClockworkMod recovery, compiled from the CM7 sources with additions/modifications by j_r0dd. What I've done is only to compile it for the HTC Wildfire. For details, check out the link to j_r0dd's original thread for the Nexus S.
The credits go to Koush for the recovery itself and to j_r0dd for the modifications. Can be installed with unrEVOked. Installs and works well according to users in this thread. Off-mode charging works according to t0mas_.
j_r0dd said:
This is based on the latest CM7 source which I modified for myself. I take no credit for the recovery whatsoever, but I will take all the blame for my mods . We all know this is Koush's hard work. Just some things were driving me crazy personally. First was the confirmation menu. I really got sick of scrolling through all those "No"s just to flash something, so i changed it for me personally and just thought I would share. I also created a proper wipe menu. I got sick of some wipes in the main menu and the rest in the "advanced" menu. I made this more Amon_RA like. See the attached screenshot for my changes. That change has led to a few others by me. flash with fastboot or flash_image. THESE ARE NOT IN ROM MANAGER. Also if you have an issue with this take it up with me NOT Koush.
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Original Nexus S thread with changelog here.
Download:
recovery-clockwork-5.0.2.7.111102-j_r0dd_mod-buzz.zip
(old) recovery-clockwork-5.0.2.7.111027-j_r0dd_mod-buzz.zip
Change log:
02-Nov-2011 (v5.0.2.7):
Merged 5.0.2.7 sources from CM7 repo again (some bugfixes)
Added option to wipe cache partition and dalvik cache at the same time
27-Oct-2011 (v5.0.2.7):
Merged 5.0.2.7 sources from CM7 repo (support for internal/external sdcard in backup/restore)
07-Oct-2011 (v5.0.2.6):
Rearranged wipe menu to avoid accidental factory wipes
Added "Reboot Bootloader"
Moved SD Card partitioning into a function of its own for both int/ext SD card
Merged 5.0.2.6 sources from CM7 repo
Added a menu choice of ext2/ext3/ext4 when partitioning SD card
25-Sep-2011 (v5.0.2.3):
Updated to j_r0dd's 5.0.2.3 version. Currently no changes made by myself.
17-Jun-2011 (v4.0.0.5):
Moved the "Wipe data/factory reset" to the bottom of the wipe menu to reduce the risk of accidental factory wipes.
19-Jun-2011 (v4.0.0.5):
Added "Reboot bootloader" option in advanced menu.
Added the ext4 modifications kindly supplied by roalex. Needs testing. Please make a proper nandroid backup with a proven working recovery version before trying this.
20-Jun-2011 (v4.0.0.5):
Added "Show log" in the advanced menu. This can help when reporting errors here. Use it.
21-Jun-2011 (v4.0.0.5.z110621):
Reverted and correctly added roalex's ext4 additions.
Modified recovery.fstab for ext4 support on some devices.
23-Jun-2011 (v4.0.0.5.z110623):
Removed NULL ext3 in recovery.fstab to hopefully get ext4 working properly.
06-Jul-2011 (v4.0.0.5.z110706):
Added "Advanced backup". Now you can backup/restore individual partitions.
Some other commits from other devs in github
Changed file limit from 10000 to 50000 in unyaffs. Should help when restoring large data partitions fails.
17-Jul-2011 (v4.0.1.0.110717):
Rebased completely on j_r0dd's 4.0.1.0 source and removed roalex's ext4 additions, as it wasn't working for everyone. Now trying with the original ext4 support which is included in CWM.
20-Jul-2011 (v4.0.1.4.110720):
Bug fixes
Disclaimer
These recoveries are compiled using the latest commits from koush, j_r0dd and others. That means they haven't been thoroughly tested and might have minor/major issues. I take no responsibility for any damages this thing might cause, but most things should work as intended. If you want something guaranteed to work, I think you should stick with one of the older versions.
Source code available here.
Flash like a normal ROM ?
Use it with unrevoked then custom recovery in the menu and use the image file in the zip
If you're testing it, let me know if it works.
Sent from my Nexus S using Tapatalk
does this include off mode charging fix?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1014498
Well my phone was installed and works well ...
t0mas_ said:
does this include off mode charging fix?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1014498
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No idea. It depends on the CM7 3.2.0.0 recovery source code. I didn't change anything, and I'm quite sure j_r0dd didn't touch this.
cse.10100 said:
Well my phone was installed and works well ...
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Great! Updating the OP.
thanks, i'll try this out when i find time
one silly question. I use as recovery clockwork 2.xxxx version for a long time now since I first rooted my device with Unrevoked tool. If I flash this new recovery or any other recovery with unrevoked will it create another superuser option that will conflict with the one that was created from the first root?
aggourodolmas said:
one silly question. I use as recovery clockwork 2.xxxx version for a long time now since I first rooted my device with Unrevoked tool. If I flash this new recovery or any other recovery with unrevoked will it create another superuser option that will conflict with the one that was created from the first root?
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Well, the recovery image itself doesn't touch superuser, but unrevoked will. I belive that you might be downgrading the superuser binary, but (at least for CM7) a reflash with the same zip without wiping anything should restore the superuser binary that was included in your ROM. It should work on other ROMs as well, as long as they're not wiping /data or /sd-ext while flashing for some reason. Make a nandroid backup before you consider flashing this recovery, that's my advice.
Can anyone confirm if this supports off mode charging?
s0ulbl5d3 said:
Can anyone confirm if this supports off mode charging?
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Not sure where to look, but maybe one can search for this in some type of changelog for the official cwm repository.
s0ulbl5d3 said:
Can anyone confirm if this supports off mode charging?
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works for me
How can i update this clockwork image,i cant see the image in clockworkmod,i just can see zip files.
rseke said:
How can i update this clockwork image,i cant see the image in clockworkmod,i just can see zip files.
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You need to use unrevoked to flash the .img file.
ok but how,what i must to do ?
i cant find step by step manual fot clockworkmod update from img file.
rseke said:
ok but how,what i must to do ?
i cant find step by step manual fot clockworkmod update from img file.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=12548919&postcount=26
Unrevoked 3.14 can be found in the same thread on the first page.
Thanx for fast reply and for help.
I have one problem now,mu super user app not working how can i fix that,i cant enter to superuser app to update su binary,force close.

[RECOVERY][MOD][O2X][02-Nov-2011] Clockwork 5.0.2.7.111102

First of all, this is not my work. I only compiled it.
This is the usual ClockworkMod recovery, version compiled from the CM7 sources with additions/modifications by j_r0dd. What I've done is only to compile it for the LG Optimus 2X. For details, check out the link to j_r0dd's original thread for the Nexus S.
The credits go to Koush for the recovery itself and to j_r0dd for most of the modifications.
j_r0dd said:
This is based on the latest CM7 source which I modified for myself. I take no credit for the recovery whatsoever, but I will take all the blame for my mods . We all know this is Koush's hard work. Just some things were driving me crazy personally. First was the confirmation menu. I really got sick of scrolling through all those "No"s just to flash something, so i changed it for me personally and just thought I would share. I also created a proper wipe menu. I got sick of some wipes in the main menu and the rest in the "advanced" menu. I made this more Amon_RA like. See the attached screenshot for my changes. That change has led to a few others by me. flash with fastboot or flash_image. THESE ARE NOT IN ROM MANAGER. Also if you have an issue with this take it up with me NOT Koush.
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Original Nexus S thread with changelog here.
Download:
recovery-clockwork-5.0.2.7.111102-j_r0dd_mod-p990.zip
(old) recovery-clockwork-5.0.2.7.111027-j_r0dd_mod-p990.zip
Change log:
02-Nov-2011 (v5.0.2.7):
Merged 5.0.2.7 sources from CM7 repo again (some bugfixes)
Added option to wipe cache partition and dalvik cache at the same time
27-Oct-2011 (v5.0.2.7):
Merged 5.0.2.7 sources from CM7 repo (support for internal/external sdcard in backup/restore)
Now that Koush added backup support for internal/external sdcard I'll only build onw version (exernal sdcard in file lists) If you really want one build for internal sdcard, let me know and I'll do it.)
07-Oct-2011 (v5.0.2.6):
Rearranged wipe menu to avoid accidental factory wipes
Added "Reboot Bootloader"
Moved SD Card partitioning into a function of its own for both int/ext SD card
Merged 5.0.2.6 sources from CM7 repo
Added a menu choice of ext2/ext3/ext4 when partitioning SD card
As of this version, I'll only be providing one img file. It seems 5.0 has native support for internal/external SD card. Need confirmation of this, as I don't have this phone myself.
25-Sep-2011 (v5.0.2.3):
Updated to j_r0dd's 5.0.2.3 version. Currently no changes made by myself.
17-Jun-2011 (v4.0.0.5):
Moved the "Wipe data/factory reset" to the bottom of the wipe menu to reduce the risk of accidental factory wipes.
19-Jun-2011 (v4.0.0.5):
Added "Reboot bootloader" option in advanced menu.
Added the ext4 modifications kindly supplied by roalex. Needs testing. Please make a proper nandroid backup with a proven working recovery version before trying this.
20-Jun-2011 (v4.0.0.5):
Added "Show log" in the advanced menu. This can help when reporting errors here. Use it.
21-Jun-2011 (v4.0.0.5.z110621):
Reverted and correctly added roalex's ext4 additions.
Modified recovery.fstab for ext4 support on some devices.
23-Jun-2011 (v4.0.0.5.z110623):
Reverted back to ext3 for the meantime, since I didn't get ext4 working. Any suggestions are welcome!
06-Jul-2011 (v4.0.0.5.z110706):
Added "Advanced backup". Now you can backup/restore individual partitions.
Some other commits from other devs in github
Changed file limit from 10000 to 50000 in unyaffs. Should help when restoring large data partitions fails.
17-Jul-2011 (v4.0.1.0.110717):
Rebased completely on j_r0dd's 4.0.1.0 source and removed roalex's ext4 additions, as it wasn't working for everyone. Now trying with the original ext4 support which is included in CWM.
20-Jul-2011 (v4.0.1.4.110720):
Bug fixes
Two versions. One for internal storage and one for external microSD card (same zip file)
Disclaimer
These recoveries are compiled using the latest commits from koush, j_r0dd and others. That means they haven't been thoroughly tested and might have minor/major issues. I take no responsibility for any damages this thing might cause, but most things should work as intended. If you want something guaranteed to work, I think you should stick with one of the older versions.
Source code available here.
This recovery bricked my phone
Hell_97 said:
This recovery bricked my phone
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Anybody with same problem?
Hell_97 said:
This recovery bricked my phone
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How did you install it? Can you still boot into whatever ROM you were running before? What happens when you start to phone now? Exactly what did you do? Please be a bit more specific so we might have a chance of helping you fix the problem.
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Updated recovery.fstab to allow ext4. Might work better. Try at your own risk.
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How did you install it? Can you still boot into whatever ROM you were running before? What happens when you start to phone now? Exactly what did you do? Please be a bit more specific so we might have a chance of helping you fix the problem.
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I tried to change kernel and the device is locked on the LG screen, I solved with smartflash.
that's not even related to this recovery mod.... I had the same problem with "original" 4.0.0.5 and after flashing vorkernel had the same problem.... I solved it with restoring nandroid backup. The kernel does not work for me with CM latest nightlies.
So can someone please test the newest recovery version? I'd like to know if ext4 works as it should.
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that's not even related to this recovery mod.... I had the same problem with "original" 4.0.0.5 and after flashing vorkernel had the same problem.... I solved it with restoring nandroid backup. The kernel does not work for me with CM latest nightlies.
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I installed vork kernel with "original" 4.0.0.5 on CM53 without problem.
To have ext4 you also need a kernel with ext4 support (correct me if im wrong) So which kernel has the ext4 support?
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peewster said:
To have ext4 you also need a kernel with ext4 support (correct me if im wrong) So which kernel has the ext4 support?
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Please stay on topic. This thread is about the modified ClockworkMod recovery and possibly its ability to work with ext4, not about custom ROMs or kernels...
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If you've changed recovery.fstab, then it should be OK with EXT4, that's all I had to do with my releases to get it working.
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Please stay on topic. This thread is about the modified ClockworkMod recovery and possibly its ability to work with ext4, not about custom ROMs or kernels...
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Just asking because it looks nice but then i need to know wich kernels i can use?
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Just flashed the recovery, all ok. The confirmation menu is much better now with just 1: no line
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peewster said:
Just flashed the recovery, all ok. The confirmation menu is much better now with just 1: no line
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Very glad to hear it. Wipe, nandroid backup/restore and ext4, did you test all these?
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Just asking because it looks nice but then i need to know wich kernels i can use?
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Well, see, the problem isn't really which zips you can or cannot flash. It's more about whether you can flash at all or if ext4 works properly. If nandroid backup and restore works or not. I'm fairly certain that all kernels can be flashed, but how well they work is something that I don't see would be affected by this recovery.
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Hmm doesnt seem to wipe correctly...after doing a clean install of CM7 I still have all my old apps and settings. That said I did install it in an odd way (replaced Paul's recovery with it and ran his .bat script). What is the easiest method to flash recovery?
That is the easiest way.
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Hmm doesnt seem to wipe correctly...after doing a clean install of CM7 I still have all my old apps and settings. That said I did install it in an odd way (replaced Paul's recovery with it and ran his .bat script). What is the easiest method to flash recovery?
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Exactly how did you wipe? Did you use the "format" commands in "mounts and storage" or did you use "clear data/factory reset"? I'm starting to think that the format command is not working.
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Exactly how did you wipe? Did you use the "format" commands in "mounts and storage" or did you use "clear data/factory reset"? I'm starting to think that the format command is not working.
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Didn't go near the format command in mount and storage. In the specific "Wipe" menu --> tried factory reset etc/cache partition...all seemed to work way to quickly to actually be doing anything. Like I'd select wipe data/factory reset, hit yes and it would say completed after like 1 second (usually takes more than 5 with regular recovery). And then of course when I rebooted my device my data was still there, nothing wiped (except perhaps dalvik, but who knows).

The Very Corrected CM7 & Stock 1.2 Dual Boot Guide

Hello Nookers,
I myself and pndo1 of XDA have posted guides for dual booting CM7 and Stock 1.2. My first one was crappy, my second one was a little less crappy, and pndo1's was pretty good, but had too many steps. So yeah, I decided to clear this up once and for all. Alright, enough of that garbage, let's get on with the guide!
0. Make a CWM sd card using these instructions.
1. Download CM7 to your sd card. I recommend the latest version from here. Also, if you would like to overclock download this. Lastly, if you would like to remap Volume + and - to Menu and Back, download this too. Also, your gonna want (duh) have a copy of Nook Color Stock 1.2. This one is the best in my opinion. Also, if you would like to root Stock 1.2, get this. Now get gapps from here. Almost! Download thishere. And now the multiuboot! Grr... this is tiring... but lasties! Get it here. Put ALL the files you downloaded on your SD Card.
1. Boot into CWM. Go into Backup+Restore and create a backup. Then go into Mounts+Storage and unmount the sd card. Put in an MicroSD reader in your computer. Navigate to /sdcard/clockworkmod/ and find the backup. Copy it to your computer. You can now delete it from the SD Card. Put the SD Card back in the nook. Go into Mounts+Storage and hit "Mount sd card" Now from the same place, wipe system, data, and cache. Now go to the root menu (hit the power button once). Hit "Install zip from sd card" then "Choose zip from sd card" Select prep.dualboot.zip. Then redo the choose zip Select your downloaded 1.2 Zip. It should be called "update_nc_stock_1.2_keepcwm.zip" Flash that. Now wait for it to install. Reboot your Nook. It will boot and will ask you to setup the Nook. Set it up but if you don't have wifi, follow these instructions. After setting up, boot back into CWM using your sd card.
2. Now Choose the zip from sd again, but select ManualNooter. That will take one minute to flash. Reboot again. Make sure your root is setup. To confirm, download an app from the market. Any app.
3. Once that is done, boot back into CWM. Flash the zip "eclair-to-dualboot-0.2.zip" It will duplicate Stock 1.2 to the Second partition. Now go into Mounts+Storage, and wipe system+data+cache. Now choose zip again, but this time pick CM7. Then Choose again, pick GAPPS. Then anything else, like that KeysMod or OC kernel. Now flash Multi-Uboot-0.3.zip. Now reboot without holding anything. It should boot CM7. Reboot, but this time hold the home button. BAM! Stock 1.2. Hope it worked for ya!
To those whom it doesn't work:
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I had the same problems as everyone else is reporting on this thread. I did this on Tuesday without the benefit of this guide but with the help of other two mentioned in the OP.
So after talking to iKingBlack via PM, I tried it again yesterday. And here is the exact sequence of events in case it helps anyone.
Install removal script for dual boot found in these forums
Install stock 1.2 from the link mentioned in OP
Boot 1.2 and register the device
Sleep 7.5 hours and then chat with iKingBlack
Install manual nooter, then the apk enabler
Boot 1.2 to check root access
(no boot from now on)
Install prep dual boot
Install eclair to dual boot
Format system, data and cache
Install CM7 nightly
Install gapps
Install multi boot
Reboot holding N and check stock works as it used to
Reboot normally, check CM7 works and set it up
Since then I have used both partitions successfully.
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Credits:
@GirLuvsDroid for the feedback and testing
@GabrialDestruir for 1.2 Manual Nooter
@Koush for ROM Manager and CWM Flashes
@yellowguy for telling us to flash prep.dualboot
@Anyone else who helped but escapes my mind at the moment
@pndo1 (Who has moved on to better things than our little NC's... aka Flyer) for this orignal project
I've been wanting to dual boot my NC for a while now, but I've read several sets of instructions and kept getting twisted up in them. I was also concerned that having a dual boot would make it difficult to impossible to continue installing the CM7 nightlies and the latest Dal kernels.
These instructions look really clear and easy to follow and I thank you for that!
I just want to clarify my understanding: both CM7 and stock 1.2 are run from eMMC, correct? And, because stock 1.2 is on the second partition, it's just business as usual to install the nightlies and the latest kernel on the first partition, right?
Again, thanks for taking the time to rework your instructions again. Your contributions are much appreciated!
Why a special uboot? Stock cm7 uboot (based on bn 1.2) already does multiboot... (hold down n on boot for info) and dalingrin's nook tweaks lets you set up default options from prefs menu...
That said, I didn't read the instructions carefully so maybe there's a reason...
@GirLuvsDroid Your welcome, and yes both run from the emmc. Flash nightlies and kernel like anything. Just nothing to the dual boot partition.
@fattire For me the CM7 Alternate boot option hangs. But again, that's me.
I may have just missed it, but I didn't see where in the instructions to download the Multi-Boot-Uboot-0.3.zip file.
I found and downloaded v0.4 file from this thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=947698
and it doesn't quite work right. It boots CM7 fine, but it hangs on the Nook 'N' screen when booting into stock 1.2. I'm not sure if that's because of the v0.4 multi-boot file, or because of something else I did wrong. (It did boot into stock 1.2 correctly at the point where you said it would in the instructions).
Any thoughts, or the link to the v0.3 multi-boot zip and I'll flash that to see if it corrects the problem.
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I may have just missed it, but I didn't see where in the instructions to download the Multi-Boot-Uboot-0.3.zip file.
I found and downloaded v0.4 file from this thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=947698
and it doesn't quite work right. It boots CM7 fine, but it hangs on the Nook 'N' screen when booting into stock 1.2. I'm not sure if that's because of the v0.4 multi-boot file, or because of something else I did wrong. (It did boot into stock 1.2 correctly at the point where you said it would in the instructions).
Any thoughts, or the link to the v0.3 multi-boot zip and I'll flash that to see if it corrects the problem.
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MH, it's the link in the OP that says this: "Last one (yes, really!) here." It's not the Multi-Boot-Uboot-0.3.zip but the eclair-to-dualboot-0.2.zip.
Disgregard this post -- I'm an idiot and apparently blind, as well.
Thanks GLD.
I'll reflash that one (I flashed both, just like the directions said ) and see if that makes it behave better.
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Thanks GLD.
I'll reflash that one (I flashed both, just like the directions said ) and see if that makes it behave better.
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I must be blind -- I don't see where it says to flash both. I only see the eclair-to-dualboot in the instructions.
Nevermind -- I found it. It's the last step. I stand corrected and I'm glad I do because I'm planning to do this when I get home from work tonight. Thanks for setting me straight!
Reflashing the eclair to dualboot wasn't the answer, now is doesn't even TRY to boot the stock 1.2.
Now where did I leave that drawing board....
I found the download link for the Multi-Boot-Uboot-0.3.zip:
http://api.viglink.com/api/click?fo...dified u-boot.bin based on B&N 1.2 source
GLD, if anyone tells you that you're not a goddess, you tell them that I said you are.
Of course, that didn't solve the problem. (sigh)
I ran the entire routine again, and this time used the v.03 multi-boot that you found, same problem. It will boot into CM7 just fine, but it hangs up when booting into stock.
ahhhhhh, that's just so sweet, MH!
I just went through the whole process myself and everything went perfectly right up until I tried to boot into stock 1.2. Exactly like you, it hangs on the N and won't boot up. CM7 boots just fine, though.
Well, at least I know it's not just me.
By any chance, have you run the app that changes your Nooks RAM from 'new way' to 'old way'? (1gb data, 5gb apps).
I have, I wondering if that has something to do with it (just fishing of course, it's not like I actually KNOW anything).
Yes, I had a blue dot NC that I repartioned, but I did it using the custom partition (around 2GB data).
Well, multi-boot link added.
Oh, to those whom it doesn't work (stuck on N), try flashing 1.2 zip and manual nooter without rebooting and then eclair2dualboot then wipe system,data, and cache. Then flash cm7 and goodies. Not one reboot. Try it and only then say if it works or doesn't.
I'll try this no-boot method when I get a chance tomorrow. One question for you -- assuming I get this to work, is there any reason I can't restore /data from the CWM backup of my original setup that I made before I started the dual boot process?
I get the same result with the no boot method. CM7 boots fine, Nook stock hangs on the 'N' screen.
I had the same problems as everyone else is reporting on this thread. I did this on Tuesday without the benefit of this guide but with the help of other two mentioned in the OP.
So after talking to iKingBlack via PM, I tried it again yesterday. And here is the exact sequence of events in case it helps anyone.
Install removal script for dual boot found in these forums
Install stock 1.2 from the link mentioned in OP
Boot 1.2 and register the device
Sleep 7.5 hours and then chat with iKingBlack
Install manual nooter, then the apk enabler
Boot 1.2 to check root access
(no boot from now on)
Install prep dual boot
Install eclair to dual boot
Format system, data and cache
Install CM7 nightly
Install gapps
Install multi boot
Reboot holding N and check stock works as it used to
Reboot normally, check CM7 works and set it up
Since then I have used both partitions successfully.
@GLD Yes, I think you can restore safely.
@yellowguy You don't need prep dual boot because eclair2dualboot already takes care of that. And if my instructions didn't work, try yellowguys, a slightly refined method.

[MOD] EXT4All Continued + Now with TWRP 2.3 Support

The purpose of this thread is to host a location and continue support for a really neat ext4 mod.
IMPORTANT: If you flash the no data limit mod you need to do it after every update or your data, which won't be lost will be hidden by the contents of the data data partition.
I'm going to keep this brief. The original thread was closed so I wanted to have a new location where everyone can find the files. But this is a new thread for Jermaine151's and my EXT4all mod.
Below is the original thread which already has a lot of useful information:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1315372
Here is where you can find most of if not all the EXT4All files:
http://dinc.does-it.net/EXT4_Mods/
Sorry this thread isn't too organized but I threw one together so people could post on it with their comments.
This mod should work on all AOSP ROMs including ICS ROMs and MIUI. It's been confirmed on CM7 and MIUI but I've also tested on CM9. It should also work on all Sense ROMs and does work on every Sense ROM I've tested. Be sure to flash a newer version of the gingertiny kernel if you use a Sense ROM as the kernel version flashed to add ext4 compatibility is out of date.
V2 Mods with TWRP 2.3+ support and proper support for filesystem tweaks for ROMs that are already set to use ext4 found below:
V2 EXT4All Mods
FAQ
Q. How do I know if the ext4 mod(s) worked?
A. The best way is to do the following from terminal:
su
mount | grep /data
It should show a line with /data and ext4 and, if it has the no data limit, also a line with /data/data and ext4. If you're on an ICS/JB ROM it will show ext4 anyways. The best way to tell with the new version of the mod is to see if noauto_da_alloc shows in the results of the above commands.
Hey tiny, thanks for opening this btw. Wasn't sure if I should post here or on ur kernal thread but my girls dinc was having the data limit problem so I wiped cache and dalvic, flashed ext4 no data limit normal dalvic then flashed ur newest kernal (3/11 date). And I have been having the hardest time keeping her phone stable. I've tried every governor sav2, interactivex, ondemand, even sa, tried deadline, sio schedulers, even tried raising the voltages to a post u had on ur kernal thread, page 85 or something (wasn't sure if I should set the min and max of the voltages for the same thing, but that's wat I did). But she still says its very unstable. She's running stock+ 3.01 and she DOES have a cheap ebay battery in her phone, not quite sure how much that plays a role in the problem. She's at work right now so I can't pull any logs, but I know ull probably need a logcat? Or I dunno. If u could gimme directions on anything I should post to assist u. And I'm not overclocking at all for the record. On stock kernal she never had any stability issues, uptime of 200 hours+. But urs is definitely snappier and that damned data limit is the main reason y I even switched her over to begin with. Thanks tiny in advanced for everything u do!!!
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I'd prefer the kernel thread.
And I'll need a last_kmsg. Just copy /proc/last_kmsg with root explorer or another file explorer and attach it to a post on the kernel thread. Since you most likely eliminated undervolting by using the voltages on page 85 of the kernel thread, then it's possible the battery has an effect. I've heard that poorly made batteries can cause issues that stock batteries don't have so further deviation from stock may have an influence. Either way, I'll look at that log once you get it. Make sure not to battery pull until you can copy that log and try to do it within 24 hours of the last reboot to be safe.
the following thread contains very simple and plain english directions for using this MOD. it helped me, and it was my first time rooting. Thanks also to tiny4579 for posting this new thread.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1488351
Question about this mod, I am running CM7.2, RC2, and onto rc3 soon.
I am having random resets, problems w/ my phone freezing, a mysterious message "sorry, process system is not responding", and other various issues. Could it be that the mod is causing some problems for my phone, or more about something that wasn't cleaned out when i flashed over a nightly?
funkpod said:
Question about this mod, I am running CM7.2, RC2, and onto rc3 soon.
I am having random resets, problems w/ my phone freezing, a mysterious message "sorry, process system is not responding", and other various issues. Could it be that the mod is causing some problems for my phone, or more about something that wasn't cleaned out when i flashed over a nightly?
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Try a logcat before wiping which i would suggest in the end or else we won't know. I don't think the mod would cause that though.
Also pull /proc/last_kmsg.
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I've been running various ICS roms and switched back to Warm rev 58. Upon installing the latest kernel and the Ext4 mod. I am unable to install apps. Any idea what may be causing this. I wasn't sure if it was the rom or not do I did an update with SVN and installed that with the same results. I have a nandroid with just the rom and all the apps I want, but would like to overclock and the stock kernel won't allow. And would also like to be able to install a new app should one arise.
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tiny4579 said:
Try a logcat before wiping which i would suggest in the end or else we won't know. I don't think the mod would cause that though.
Also pull /proc/last_kmsg.
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Thanks, how do I generate the logcat?
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Aw yeah.
Ok. It's not the kernel. Installed the most recent and everything is fine. Installed the ext4 with dalvik moved before that and rebooted and apps were missing and it wouldn't let me install new apps and some of my previously installed apps were missing. When I tried to install them it said it was going to replace an existing app and then said app not installed.
Any ideas???
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tiny4579 said:
Try a logcat before wiping which i would suggest in the end or else we won't know. I don't think the mod would cause that though.
Also pull /proc/last_kmsg.
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also, i can't see the file /proc/last_kmsg
i see /proc , and i see "kmsg" but i don't see "last_kmsg"
is that the same thing?
and for some reason, the android sdk doesn't work now, that i have uninstalled and reinstalled it...
funkpod said:
also, i can't see the file /proc/last_kmsg
i see /proc , and i see "kmsg" but i don't see "last_kmsg"
is that the same thing?
and for some reason, the android sdk doesn't work now, that i have uninstalled and reinstalled it...
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Sorry I just dont have time tonight to explain. Maybe tomorrow.
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hELLO!
I HAVE A LOGCAT!
and it captures 2 errors.
First, it captures the "sorry, system process not responding" error, and then it captures this weird thing where it restarts. it doesn't go all the way back to the "htc incredible" screen, however, it goes to the cyanogenmod animation, starts up, and THEN goes right back to the cyanogenmod animation, again!
finally, i shut it off, cuz i didn't know how to get the logcat to stop in ddms.
and i have the /proc/last_kmsg... how do i get it to you?
i added a .txt to the end of it so i could upload it, hope that works. is that what you need?
funkpod said:
hELLO!
I HAVE A LOGCAT!
and it captures 2 errors.
First, it captures the "sorry, system process not responding" error, and then it captures this weird thing where it restarts. it doesn't go all the way back to the "htc incredible" screen, however, it goes to the cyanogenmod animation, starts up, and THEN goes right back to the cyanogenmod animation, again!
finally, i shut it off, cuz i didn't know how to get the logcat to stop in ddms.
and i have the /proc/last_kmsg... how do i get it to you?
i added a .txt to the end of it so i could upload it, hope that works. is that what you need?
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Try fix uids in amon ra recovery. Amon ra should be listed in from manager. I don't think it's the same as fix permissions in cwm which I believe there is file system based. From looking at your logcat there are a lot of unknown permission errors. Let me know. I'm at work so didn't have a lot of time to respond but wanted to check briefly.
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tiny4579 said:
Try fix uids in amon ra recovery. Amon ra should be listed in from manager. I don't think it's the same as fix permissions in cwm which I believe there is file system based. From looking at your logcat there are a lot of unknown permission errors. Let me know. I'm at work so didn't have a lot of time to respond but wanted to check briefly.
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hey, thanks for looking at it. what do you do for work, that you are working during a holiday?
so, you think i should try fixing user id's in amon ra recovery.
and it should be listed in ROM manager, right?
Now, here's the question, if i'm going to be trying the new RC3 in CM7, and this time i am going to do a clean install, erasing everything. would i still need to fix permissions?
or maybe i should try flashing over RC2 and then fixing permissions?
funkpod said:
hey, thanks for looking at it. what do you do for work, that you are working during a holiday?
so, you think i should try fixing user id's in amon ra recovery.
and it should be listed in ROM manager, right?
Now, here's the question, if i'm going to be trying the new RC3 in CM7, and this time i am going to do a clean install, erasing everything. would i still need to fix permissions?
or maybe i should try flashing over RC2 and then fixing permissions?
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Always worth a shot.. If you have the spare time try to flash over and fix permissions as 2nd~to-last thing you do before rebooting, ext mod should be last. Same with if you do a clean wipe to flash RC3 if flash over does not help.
I've personally never had an issue after a clean wipe with permissions, but it would not hurt if you did it anyway. It has been recommended when flash over though as a standard procedure. But only recommended
Sirknifealot said:
Always worth a shot.. If you have the spare time try to flash over and fix permissions as 2nd~to-last thing you do before rebooting, ext mod should be last. Same with if you do a clean wipe to flash RC3 if flash over does not help.
I've personally never had an issue after a clean wipe with permissions, but it would not hurt if you did it anyway. It has been recommended when flash over though as a standard procedure. But only recommended
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okay, so when flashing rc3, make sure i fix permissions right before the last step, and then flash ext4all mod LAST on the list?
funkpod said:
okay, so when flashing rc3, make sure i fix permissions right before the last step, and then flash ext4all mod LAST on the list?
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If you're wiping I don't see the point of fix permissions as it will fix it back to what it already probably is. I haven't fixed permissions in a while flashing ROMs and I've been ok. Force closes that I got that made me try fix permissions then weren't fixable with fix permissions anyway.
I would wipe, flash ROM, flash kernel if desired, then mod. Though if it's a sense ROM I would switch the order of kernel and mod flashing. So really you can do: ROM, ext4all mod, kernel after a wipe if you choose to wipe to fix your issue.
hey, flashed over to RC3! so far so good, slowly adding things back! will let everyone know how it goes!
Is there a possibility that all or part of this mod could be persistent over multiple wipings?
My reasoning for this question: I originally flashed the 1.0 normal mod on Nils' BGS. In the OP it says it converts the filesystem to ext4. Many moons later, and now on drk's CM9, terminal still lists cache and data as ext4. I did not, however, flash an ext4 mod on any versions of ICS. I know that when I do a factory reset, even though all is formatted, my sd-ext remains ext4, since I set it up that way for Link2sd. Is it possible that the data and cache blocks have also remained ext4 from the original use of this mod, despite wiping and formatting repeatedly?
...sorry...I was on the phone...
omniatic said:
Is there a possibility that all or part of this mod could be persistent over multiple wipings?
My reasoning for this question: I originally flashed the 1.0 normal mod on Nils' BGS. In the OP it says it converts the filesystem to ext4. Many moons later, and now on drk's CM9, terminal still lists cache and data as ext4. I did not, however, flash an ext4 mod on any versions of ICS. I know that when I do a factory reset, even though all is formatted, my sd-ext remains ext4, since I set it up that way for Link2sd. Is it possible that the data and cache blocks have also remained ext4 from the original use of this mod, despite wiping and formatting repeatedly?
...sorry...I was on the phone...
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No, if you actually format the device like when the system runs the format command the filesystem will be ext4. However in your example of CM9 the ramdisk mounts data and cache as ext4. This will actually have a minor improvement over ext3. It'd still be an ext3 filesystem but loaded as ext4 so there's minimal performance gains.
In reality any time you flash a ROM or a boot.img type kernel (not any of mine) you will use the ramdisk of the ROM and reverse part of the effects. But since ROMs like CM9 and newer CM7 versions mount as ext4 you'll still see data and cache showing as ext4. Make sense? I never really did explain it properly before I think.

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