[Q] (bad) - Hero CDMA Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

i was about to flash a rom, i did of course a proper wipe, and wen the recovery was finding the rom ready to flash it, it said "cant find sdcard/ROM name (bad) installation aborted. A quick formatting of the sd card did the trick, but i was wondering what that meant. i do use data2ext4, so maybe that? i have a class 10 kingston, so its a great card. so i was wondering if anyone knew what that mighta meant
thanks in advance!

whenever u format sdexit it undoes any mods u have done such as firates and data2text if im not mistaken

right right, but what would that matter with finding a zip in my sd card, being that ext4 isnt like related (for the lack of a better word) to the root of your sd card

Was 'wipe SD card' part of your 'proper wipe'?

TJinWV said:
Was 'wipe SD card' part of your 'proper wipe'?
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haha no, i mean un less i did it accidently, but im 99.9% sure i didnt
i formatted sd-ext though, would that matter

coffeehandle said:
haha no, i mean un less i did it accidently, but im 99.9% sure i didnt
i formatted sd-ext though, would that matter
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Yes, like bierce said, since you are using data2ext, when you wipe sd-ext it kills that afaik. You probably need to start from scratch.

Yup if your using data2ext any ext never format sd. Your nands might not restore and it will more than likely result in a boot loop
#Root/Hack-Mod_Always*

ah i see, that makes a lot more sense now. thanks for whoever replied and adding to my knowledge arsenal!

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switched from unknown class to class 6

I recently made the change from an unknown class 2gb sdcard to a class 6 4gb sdcard and now things are going crazy. Hero has become unbelievably unstable and cyanogenmod boot loops.
any help would be greatly appreciated. thanks in advance.
My guess is you failed to transfer over the apps that were on that old sd card (in the ext 2/3 partition) and now the phone can't find them. Either copy over all the data (search the forums to find out how) or do a wipe to make your phone forget about all tthose apps.
Gilliland12 said:
My guess is you failed to transfer over the apps that were on that old sd card (in the ext 2/3 partition) and now the phone can't find them. Either copy over all the data (search the forums to find out how) or do a wipe to make your phone forget about all tthose apps.
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i've done several wipes, several reformats of the ext3 and the entire card, i've tried to do nandroid backup restores, nothing is working. :\
Done a full wipe and still issues? Huh. Try removing the card completely and doing a wipe. You shouldnt get any errors not having an SD card. If you do get errors then this might take a while. If you get no errors then your card is somehow screwing things up.
mistaken post. ignore this
so turns out there is something wrong with my sdcard. tried flashing xROM 1.4 at least three times and got boot loops every time, then booted up without the card in and booted up fine.
it also works when i use the switchrom script to restore.
is there anything i can do to make this card usable?
Don't take my word for it, but maybe a format and partition of the card again would probably work.
Anartic said:
Don't take my word for it, but maybe a format and partition of the card again would probably work.
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tried it several times. thanks, though
if anybody has any help, i'd love it :\ just like to know if this card is useless to me or not. thanks
if you have vista plug it in and it should say something about fixing errors when my sdcard was f***ing up i thought i might as well try it and it worked, hope this helps
edit: which method are you using to partition your card?
JJbdoggg said:
if you have vista plug it in and it should say something about fixing errors when my sdcard was f***ing up i thought i might as well try it and it worked, hope this helps
edit: which method are you using to partition your card?
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i have xp :\
i've been using parted.
grandomegabosses said:
i have xp :\
i've been using parted.
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if i were you i would send it back as faulty cos if it is giving you this many problems so early on that is not a good sign
btw you could try completely unformatting the card then re partitioning the empty space
JJbdoggg said:
if i were you i would send it back as faulty cos if it is giving you this many problems so early on that is not a good sign
btw you could try completely unformatting the card then re partitioning the empty space
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the thing is, it's not new. i've had it for about 6 months and been using it in my mp3 player. i'm assuming that might be why it's not working. i've unformatted and reformatted the entire card a couple times.
i'm planning on getting an 8gb class 6 card soon, so as of now, i'm using my old 2gb card. but thanks for the help
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the thing is, it's not new. i've had it for about 6 months and been using it in my mp3 player. i'm assuming that might be why it's not working. i've unformatted and reformatted the entire card a couple times.
i'm planning on getting an 8gb class 6 card soon, so as of now, i'm using my old 2gb card. but thanks for the help
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no probs sorry i couldnt help
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no probs sorry i couldnt help
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no worries, man!
so i think i solved it. Ubuntu solves everything. haha repartitioned in ubuntu and it's working fine now. thanks guys

apps2sd question

i searched for this and came up with some links, but none to verify my exact question which is, do i need a certain ROM, or recovery image, i have the RA-dream-V1.5.2. to apply apps2sd, i am currently running the latest cyanogen ROM, do i need a sd card reader or can it be done just by using terminal emulator, and i just bought a 4gb class 6 from new egg, and i was wondering what do you guys recommend for my ext2 partition space to be? so if you guys have any info on this it would be great if you threw it my way thank you!
Most rom have it enabled automaticlly when it sees an extX partition. The recovery is not required, but helpful if you don't have a linux system or other software to create the partitions on your computer. No card reader is required unless you want to format it that way. The only terminal commands you would need would be in the recovery console for you. The space is up to you and your needs and does not increase or decrease performance either way.
See the link below and it will help you doing it the manual way and with Amon_RA's recovery.
http://wiki.cyanogenmod.com/index.php/Apps2SD
thank you, you were a bunch of help, i shall try this when i get home tonight
No problem, let me know how it goes.
it asked me for swap-size and also ext2-size, im not to sure what numbers i need hmm?
If you plan on using a hero rom put in something for swap, if not put zero. The put in the amount of ext you want for apps. (normally between 256-512)
To upgrade the file system from ext2 -> ext3 use the command upgrade_fs in the recovery console.
Look at the link I gave you and scroll down to the Amon_RA section if you need more help.
it said upgrade_fs not found (nvm)
i got ext2 to ext3 thank you for all your help sorry for being a pain dude...
so to make sure i did it right, how much available phone space should i have?
It varies based on the cache you have for the apps, but I have 68mb but I have been running the same rom for a while. It should be around 80mb if you haven't done anything to build the cache, but I have the 1.33.2005 SPL which increases the internal memory size.
I get the same error "upgrade_fs not found" when I want to upgrade to ext 3 from console. From Amon_Ra's recovery I get an error too when I want to upgrade to ext 3. The other SD card I have worked perfectly with exact the same steps. What is wrong? Thanks
if you amon's isnt there an option that says upgrade ext2 to ext3? i guess thats the same?
sakumaxp said:
i guess thats the same?
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As the upgrade_fs script, yes.
evilkorn said:
As the upgrade_fs script, yes.
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yeah thats what i did because it did the not found error, so i was like meh, sounds like the same haha
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if you amon's isnt there an option that says upgrade ext2 to ext3? i guess thats the same?
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I get an error when I press "upgrade ext2 to ext3" on my 2 GB card, the 1 GB card is done already.
sorry dude im a noob at this thing myself i guess one of the senior guys gotta answer this for you =\
Very strange, after many attempts suddenly I made the partitions, I don't know why but it worked
well thats good to hear =]

Major RA-dream Problem

Is it normal to NOT be able to wipe the Dalvik-cache and ext partition??
It always gives me an error saying it doesnt exist? I am able to install ROMs and themes however. Any ideas or recommendations on what to do?
Running: RA-dream-v1.2.3.
Do you have partations on your SD?
ilostchild said:
Do you have partations on your SD?
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Do you mean the below?
Partition Fat32/Ext2 with App2SD
Open up Apps2SD
It will show you a screen telling you that your card is not partition and you will have a sliding bar to choose the amount of space you want for an EXT2 partition
I suggest a max of 600mb for EXT2 space (I use 500mb)
Press Ok
You will get a Force Close screen DONT PRESS FORCE CLOSE PRESS WAIT
You will get a reboot message, Press Reboot
You now have a EXT2 partition
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Upgrading your EXT2 Partition to EXT3
Note: You do need the Cyanogen Recovery image for this to work!
Reboot into Recovery (Home + Power)
Go to console (Alt+x)
Press Enter
Type the following in the Console:
Code:
upgrade_fs
Wait for it to finish
Congrats! You now have a Fat32/EXT3 partitioned Sd Card!
Source: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=535232
If you get a error about run via console or something you should remove sd blow the slot then place the card back in. Your sd might be the prob though so see if anything changes.
I see i noticed you have a older Ra which has bugs you should upgrade to theh newer version that have those things fixed.
@ Ace42
Quote: If you get a error about run via console or something you should remove sd blow the slot then place the card back in. Your sd might be the prob though so see if anything changes.
Yes it does say run via console, blew the slot several times and same thing, even blew on the SD card and nothing :-(
Perhaps it is time to change out this SD for a newer one, could be its going out on me?
Quote: I see i noticed you have a older Ra which has bugs you should upgrade to theh newer version that have those things fixed.
Upgrading to the latest and greatest RA is my next step, hoping this will fix my issue... thanks for all your suggestions so far.
@ilostchild: thanks for your input as well.
Okay so I installed the lastest RA Dream and am still getting the same error.
I am going to test out a new microSD and see what happens. I just have to make a temporary folder on my desktop copy, format the new SD to fat32 and copy the original files and folders I had back into the new one right?
Also, will me not having partitions be the whole reason behind it? Even the Dalvik-cache?
legend221 said:
Also, will me not having partitions be the whole reason behind it? Even the Dalvik-cache?
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yes................ that would be a reason why you can't wipe your ext partition. you need to have an ext partition to wipe it.
grandomegabosses said:
yes................ that would be a reason why you can't wipe your ext partition. you need to have an ext partition to wipe it.
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That makes perfect sense, thank you.
What about the Dalvik-cache?
legend221 said:
Is it normal to NOT be able to wipe the Dalvik-cache and ext partition??
It always gives me an error saying it doesnt exist? I am able to install ROMs and themes however. Any ideas or recommendations on what to do?
Running: RA-dream-v1.2.3.
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ive got a solution update to 1.5.2
VoLoDaR1 said:
ive got a solution update to 1.5.2
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Im good to go, got that installed since today 04:55 AM.
I think I found my solution the Sandisk 1GB was holding me back. Now I can even install the ROM Super D unlike before.
Many thanks to everyone for their contribution.

nexsense hd rom help

error!!!!! cant mount sd ext failure line 17 installation aborted...please help...i partion 512mb then 512mb ???
so i partition for nothing so is there a way to clear this partiotion??
try to format your SD card..
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try to format your SD card..
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i did a quick format on my sd card and noting still it still has the partition????
are you using PC to format your SD card? if yes then please don't use PC.. Just use your phone to format SD card..
o okay i will try to format through my phone the sd card...will report back soon..thanks!
okay im trying to format from my phone went into the setting to sd card unmount it clicked on format and nothing haoppens??? omg is it damage now?
Format it on your PC but do a normal format not a quick format. Then try to format it from the phone.
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okay im trying to format from my phone went into the setting to sd card unmount it clicked on format and nothing haoppens??? omg is it damage now?
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No.. it's not damage.. Its formatted.. now see if you can still see that partition..
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No.. it's not damage.. Its formatted.. now see if you can still see that partition..
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okay i think it worked....how can i see if its partition in rrecovery??? and clean the ext partition??
xghostyxjokerx said:
okay i think it worked....how can i see if its partition in rrecovery??? and clean the ext partition??
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can you tell me what are trying to do? I may help.
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can you tell me what are trying to do? I may help.
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okay thing is i was trying to use the hd rom from evil but for some reason im getting a error unable to mount sd card and line 17 erroir?? even after partitioning.....so i want to get my sd card and all back to normal and use a different rom now i want to clean my sd card and have no partition...see?? so i think i clean it back to original and now i need to see how i can check to see if its not partition....get me?
xghostyxjokerx said:
okay thing is i was trying to use the hd rom from evil but for some reason im getting a error unable to mount sd card and line 17 erroir?? even after partitioning.....so i want to get my sd card and all back to normal and use a different rom now i want to clean my sd card and have no partition...see?? so i think i clean it back to original and now i need to see how i can check to see if its not partition....get me?
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You can still install HD ROM from evil. How did you partition your SD card?
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You can still install HD ROM from evil. How did you partition your SD card?
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through the recovery amon 1.8.0.1 i went to wipe everything then i partition the sd card and then i place the files back to the card then try to flash and get this whole error...
xghostyxjokerx said:
through the recovery amon 1.8.0.1 i went to wipe everything then i partition the sd card and then i place the files back to the card then try to flash and get this whole error...
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I think it might not be partitioned properly... coz I've created 512MB ext3 partition and 32 MB of swap partition on my SD card..and everything worked great..
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I think it might not be partitioned properly... coz I've created 512MB ext3 partition and 32 MB of swap partition on my SD card..and everything worked great..
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i dont know thats how i did it and twice.....is there another way?
xghostyxjokerx said:
i dont know thats how i did it and twice.....is there another way?
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Try another sense + froyo ROM from evil.. It don't required partitioning.. check the following URL.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=730290
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Try another sense + froyo ROM from evil.. It don't required partitioning.. check the following URL.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=730290
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dangit if there is another way to partition properly please someonone help till then i guess i have no choice but to use the other roms.....thanks though.,..
xghostyxjokerx said:
dangit if there is another way to partition properly please someonone help till then i guess i have no choice but to use the other roms.....thanks though.,..
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Yes.. you can partition by installing clockworkmod's ROM manager. But I would suggest you to install the ROM from my given link.. Because HD ROM's from evil have many issues.. NO camera and wifi and some other issue.. it is less stable. But the link I've provided is very stable ROM and it is by Evil.. so.. its your choice finally.
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Yes.. you can partition by installing clockworkmod's ROM manager. But I would suggest you to install the ROM from my given link.. Because HD ROM's from evil have many issues.. NO camera and wifi and some other issue.. it is less stable. But the link I've provided is very stable ROM and it is by Evil.. so.. its your choice finally.
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yeh your right...i'll just wait till a more stable version of the hd rom is released.....thanks for your help!
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yeh your right...i'll just wait till a more stable version of the hd rom is released.....thanks for your help!
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Till then you can try evil's non-HD ROM.. It's really great.. and it may solve your sync problem..

Error: Couldn't install on USB storage or SD card

I keep getting this error trying to install apps from the play store. My phone is rooted, the SD card is properly partitioned, and I can successfully link apps to it via Link2SD. The problem is that my phone seems to be very picky about what I can and cannot install. Some programs will install with no fuss, while others will give me the "Error: Couldn't install on USB storage or SD card" error. It's extremely irritating.
Please do not suggest unmounting/remounting the SD card. I've tried this. It DOES NOT WORK.
munglay said:
I keep getting this error trying to install apps from the play store. My phone is rooted, the SD card is properly partitioned, and I can successfully link apps to it via Link2SD. The problem is that my phone seems to be very picky about what I can and cannot install. Some programs will install with no fuss, while others will give me the "Error: Couldn't install on USB storage or SD card" error. It's extremely irritating.
Please do not suggest unmounting/remounting the SD card. I've tried this. It DOES NOT WORK.
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Try titanium backup?
MrMike2182 said:
Try titanium backup?
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Didn't work. I can't move existing files to my SD card either.
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Didn't work. I can't move existing files to my SD card either.
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Is your phone rooted with a custom recovery and all?
Yes. I rooted it, have TWRP, and have write-protection off (it was messing with my SD partitions).
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Yes. I rooted it, have TWRP, and have write-protection off (it was messing with my SD partitions).
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What app are you trying to move? I'll try it myself.
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What app are you trying to move? I'll try it myself.
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At this point, anything. I can link stuff to my second partition, but I can't move anything to the space I set aside on my SD card. Any game, any app, is poison to my SD card.
munglay said:
At this point, anything. I can link stuff to my second partition, but I can't move anything to the space I set aside on my SD card. Any game, any app, is poison to my SD card.
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When you partitioned your sd card did you make it ext2, ext3, or ext4 and set it to primary?
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When you partitioned your sd card did you make it ext2, ext3, or ext4 and set it to primary?
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EXT2, and yes.
munglay said:
EXT2, and yes.
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There's not much I can do since I can't actually see your phone... I know I had mine set to ext4 and primary but be sure you're using a good partitioning tool..
I don't know if FolderMount would do what you want but you can always try.
Do you happen to have the stock kernel on your phone? Because if you do it's write protection enabled and you can't use that from my experience. You need to install a kernel with write protection removed.
I installed a custom Kernel, write protection's gone. Think wiping the whole thing would help? Or installing a Custom ROM?
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I installed a custom Kernel, write protection's gone. Think wiping the whole thing would help? Or installing a Custom ROM?
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A custom rom could definitely help! Just make sure you make a backup of your current system and then try another rom but I can't exactly say any rom that's better than another one because I'm using a personal built rom but all the roms are pretty good and each has their own problems so be sure to read about the rom you choose closely!

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