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[Guide] CM6 Installation with a2sd and swap

I was trying to upgrade to CM6 from CM5 and was facing lot of issues so I followed below process and got it worked. I thought of sharing it with everybody as lot of person are having issues.
I know most of the information is available on XDA but not on a single place.
I have made a separate thread because A2sd and SWAP are not supported by CM6 officially.
This is not an official method of installing CM6, this is how I got it worked and you can use it for reference.
1) Preperation: You need to get the below mention files, Please get these files from below mentioned thread:
a) CM6 and Gaaps
b) CustomMTD Patch - You only need FR-recovery and FR-boot latest version.
c) Script for a2sd and swap - get the latest script.
d) Fastboot - Fastboot should be setup and working, If you are on Linux go here
e) SD Card Partition - If you are not sure how to partition the sd card. If you want to use a2sd and swap, please partition your sd-card.​Store all files on root of sd-card.
2) Connect the phone to PC, do not mount the phone.
3) Wipe the phone:
a) Boot into recovery(reboot while holding home and power). Wipe everything.
b) Boot in fastboot mode. (reboot while holding back and power)
Enter the command in terminal or command prompt on the PC
fastboot erase system -w​ c) reboot into recovery.​
4) Install the custom MTD. (If you already have custom MTD then this step is not required.)
a) Flash customMTD fr-recovery file.
b) Reboot into recovery.​
5) Install CM6 Gapps and boot loader.
a) Flash CM6
b) Flash Gapps
c) Flash Boot Loader fr-boot file
d) reboot phone​
6) Once phone is booted and you are on the home screen, go to
CyanogenMod Settings > Application Settings > Install location - Set Install location as Internal, make sure allow application moving is not checked.
CyanogenMod Settings > Performance Settings - make sure that Compcache, JIT, dithering is not checked. If something is checked please uncheck it.
Lock home in memory can be checked, but some guys has reported that it drains a lot of battery.
Reboot the phone.
7) Go to terminal type below code
su
sh /sdcard/fr-patch140.txt a2sd​
It will ask if you want to install a2sd, type Y and press enter. Once APKManager is installed, type quit to exit.
Reboot the phone.
8) If you are not using a2sd and want to setup swap, please enter the below command in the terminal otherwise continue to step 9.
su
sh /sdcard/fr-patch140.txt sdext​
reboot the phone.
9) Go to terminal type below code
su
sh /sdcard/fr-patch140.txt swap​
It will ask for swappiness, I use 60 there, but its your own preference. After that it will ask you if you want to use swap-file, press n and enter.
After this enter below to terminal
Free​If you get swap setup it will show in front of swap in terminal, if the result show zero swap then reboot and do the step 9 again.
Now you have a CM6 with apps2sd and swap. All the newly installed apps will automatically go to ext.
If you don't like 3d gallery and want it to replace it with old gallery..This has been provided by ZilverZurfarn on CM6 thread.
Extract Gallery.apk from a older CM update (like 5.0.8) somewhere (c:\temp in the example below)
Using adb:
adb remount
adb shell rm /system/app/Gallery3D.apk
adb push c:\temp\Gallery.apk /system/app/Gallery.apk​
Also there are some apps which I don't prefer, as I don't use android native keyboard, Android browser, POP email, amazon MP3 etc. So I have created a script for my use which has been shared and it can be run from the terminal..
download remove-app-v1.0.txt and store it to root of your sd card. than enter below commands in terminal
su
sh /sdcard/remove-app-v1.0.txt​
currently this script will remove below mention apps based on user input.
Amazon MP3, Live Wallpaper picker, CM Wallpapers, POP Email, Android Native Browser, Android Native Onscreen Keyboard, Genie Widget...
Note: - Before removing browser and keyboard please make sure you have a replacement for them.
I do not take any credit for work, its just a reference for installing CM6. Thanks to Cyanogen and team, Firerat, Lbcoder for producing these amazing roms and methods.....
Please provide your feedback and suggestion for the guide.
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Can I have swap without app2sd?
I skipped the app2sd part, but the swap wouldn't work.
it didn't ask me about the swap file.
It ended with:
use
/system/bin/swappy on # to turn swap on

supa2001 said:
Can I have swap without app2sd?
I skipped the app2sd part, but the swap wouldn't work.
it didn't ask me about the swap file.
It ended with:
use
/system/bin/swappy on # to turn swap on
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Yes, swap can be there without A2sd..
Do you have Fr-Patch139.txt script or any other version...could you please reboot and so the step 8 again

I did it many times
Do I need to create some files like userinit ?
Thanks for replying.

supa2001 said:
I did it many times
Do I need to create some files like userinit ?
Thanks for replying.
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Try below command:
sh /sdcard/fr-patch139.txt sdext​
reboot the phone
sh /sdcard/fr-patch139.txt swap​
If this doesn't work, could you please pass on the message you are getting from the script.

G1sanju said:
Try below command:
sh /sdcard/fr-patch139.txt sdext​
reboot the phone
sh /sdcard/fr-patch139.txt swap​
If this doesn't work, could you please pass on the message you are getting from the script.
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It works now. Thanks.
What does sdext do ?
When I ran sdext, it said "danger detected" though, is it still safe?
Same thing appeared when I did swap.

G1sanju said:
I was trying to upgrade to CM6 from CM5 and was facing lot of issues so I followed below process and got it worked. I thought of sharing it with everybody as lot of person are having issues.
I know most of the information is available on XDA but not on a single place.
I have made a separate thread because A2sd and SWAP are not supported by CM6 officially.
This is not an official method of installing CM6, this is how I got it worked and you can use it for reference.
1) Preperation: You need to get the below mention files, Please get these files from below mentioned thread:
a) CM6 and Gaaps
b) CustomMTD Patch - You only need FR-recovery and FR-boot latest version.
c) Script for a2sd and swap - get the latest script.
d) Fastboot - Fastboot should be setup and working, If you are on Linux go here
d) SD Card Partition - If you are not sure how to partition the sd card. If you want to use a2sd and swap, please partition your sd-card.​Store all files on root of sd-card.
2) Connect the phone to PC, do not mount the phone.
3) Wipe the phone:
a) Boot into recovery(reboot while holding home and power). Wipe everything.
b) Boot in fastboot mode. (reboot while holding back and power)
Enter the command in terminal or command prompt on the PC
fastboot erase system -w​ c) reboot into recovery.​
4) Install the custom MTD. (If you already have custom MTD then this step is not required.)
a) Flash customMTD fr-recovery file.
b) Reboot into recovery.​
5) Install CM6 Gapps and boot loader.
a) Flash CM6
b) Flash Gapps
c) Flash Boot Loader fr-boot file
d) reboot phone​
6) Once phone is booted and you are on the home screen, go to
CyanogenMod Settings > Application Settings > Install location - Set Install location as Internal, make sure allow application moving is not checked.
CyanogenMod Settings > Performance Settings - make sure that Compcache, JIT, dithering is not checked. If something is checked please uncheck it.
Lock home in memory can be checked, but some guys has reported that it drains a lot of battery.
Reboot the phone.
7) Go to terminal type below code
su
sh /sdcard/fr-patch139.txt a2sd​
It will ask if you want to install a2sd, type Y and press enter. Once APKManager is installed, type quit to exit.
Reboot the phone.
8) Go to terminal type below code
su
sh /sdcard/fr-patch139.txt swap​
It will ask for swappiness, I use 60 there, but its your own preference. After that it will ask you if you want to use swap-file, press n and enter.
After this enter below to terminal
Free​If you get swap setup it will show in front of swap in terminal, if the result show zero swap then reboot and do the step 8 again.
Now you have a CM6 with apps2sd and swap. All the newly installed apps will automatically go to ext.
If you don't like 3d gallery and want it to replace it with old gallery..This has been provided by ZilverZurfarn on CM6 thread.
Extract Gallery.apk from a older CM update (like 5.0.8) somewhere (c:\temp in the example below)
Using adb:
adb remount
adb shell rm /system/app/Gallery3D.apk
adb push c:\temp\Gallery.apk /system/app/Gallery.apk​I do not take any credit for work, its just a reference for installing CM6. Thanks to Cyanogen and team, Firerat for producing these amazing roms and methods.....
Please provide your feedback and suggestion for the guide.
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Thanks mate this will really help me to put my apps on SDcard..as past days m really trying to get my phone memory safe...

supa2001 said:
It works now. Thanks.
What does sdext do ?
When I ran sdext, it said "danger detected" though, is it still safe?
Same thing appeared when I did swap.
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"danger detected" message is for SPL, It checks for the SPL first and you have danger spl installed.
By default CM6 does not mount ext partition as it does not support a2sd right now. sdext creates a mount point for ext partition. a2sd internally does that but as you are not using a2sd this was not done.

vermaekansh said:
Thanks mate this will really help me to put my apps on SDcard..as past days m really trying to get my phone memory safe...
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Thanks, If you use this guide then please provide your feedback and suggestion towards it.

Sorry, but is there a script to disable swap? I am gonna do some test to see what works best.
Thanks.

supa2001 said:
Sorry, but is there a script to disable swap? I am gonna do some test to see what works best.
Thanks.
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In the terminal
sh /sdcard/fr-patch139.txt rev swap​
this will turn the swap off.

Watch out...newbie in the room
Okay, you are going to love this.... I'm sorry if this is too long but I hope you can help a newbie trying to learn this stuff!
I am REALLY new to all this, and did a Root and Rom Update as the Unlockr.com videos taught me, to get CM6. And then also added the gapps file because I read a thread that that was needed to get gmail and the market on my phone. Once rebooted, everything worked ok but slow. Then I noticed that my gmail wasn't syncing, and then it started to force close. So I did a wipe and loaded CM5 because I saw on a thread that that was faster for the G1. With all of this, after reading your thread and suggestion, I am wondering...
1. Is CM6 slow for you?
2. Should I have loaded gapps? IS that how to get gmail and should it sync automatically? If not, is there a way to make it?
3. Should I stick with CM5 or try CM6 following these suggestions??
And big ones.... I wish there was a website somewhere with definitions to all the terms and apps used. Lol.. I Google all of them but don't always find anything that actually describes what they are.
Swap and app2sd were mentioned on the video instructions for loading a new ROM but do they automatically come in the ROM zip files? Because in the video they didn't load them separately. They partition the card "for" them, but don't show installing them. Obviously I assume App2sd is a program to store your apps on your sd card. Is this something that I SHOULD install? Is swap something I should install?
And what is a CustomMTD Patch? Annnnnnd, what is fastboot??
I know this is a lot of questions... I decided to ask them all here because they pertain to this thread because I'm wondering if I should do this...
Thanks for any and all answers!

I would assume that you have a G1, and my answer is based on that assumption. If you have different phone let me know.
1. Is CM6 slow for you?
If I don't use a2sd and swap, answer is yes. I install lot of apps, with cutomMTD it works fine in starts but slows down after some time. With a2sd and swap it is worth a try.​
2. Should I have loaded gapps? IS that how to get gmail and should it sync automatically? If not, is there a way to make it?
CM roms does not distribute google apps with the rom as its not legal. So if you want gapps then yes that file has to be flashed. CM6 can be run without gapps, but you won't get gmail, market etc..once you have gmail it should sync automatically.​
3. Should I stick with CM5 or try CM6 following these suggestions??
CM5 is quite stable rom and runs fine. Choice is yours...CM6 is in initial stages, but is good too...I go with CM5 for my daily driver as a2sd is not officially supported. It will be there in CM6.1....​
And what is a CustomMTD Patch? Annnnnnd, what is fastboot??
G1 was build with a low memory and the way internal memory has been partition todays rom can't fit into it. That's why dangerSPL, but there is a risk involved in installing dangerSPL. If you don't follow the instruction you can brick your phone. CustomMTD is a safe method. This increase the size of data partition so you can install more apps internally. link for that thread is in first post.​
a2sd is a way to store apps on sdcard, sdcard needs to be partitioned to support that..step 1 - e in my guide. That's a manual way of doing it. If you have AmanRA recovery then it will have a menu option for that. Most of the rom supports it automatically, so if you have sd card partition then rom will automatically do that.
CM6 does not support a2sd so it has to done in different way. CM5 supports it but in settings - application - a2sd has to be checked on to move your apps to sdcard.​
Swap is kind of extra memory to help running the applications. if you run multiple application together then you need swap on CM5 and CM6.​

G1sanju said:
CM5 is quite stable rom and runs fine. Choice is yours...CM6 is in initial stages, but is good too...I go with CM5 for my daily driver as a2sd is not officially supported. It will be there in CM6.1....​
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So when CM6.1 is comming out for G1..do you have nay idea about HCTCLAY's ROM over CM6

vermaekansh said:
So when CM6.1 is comming out for G1..do you have nay idea about HCTCLAY's ROM over CM6
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Nope I don't follow htcclay but it is based on CM so should be updated
Sent from my HTC Dream using XDA App

G1sanju said:
Nope I don't follow htcclay but it is based on CM so should be updated
Sent from my HTC Dream using XDA App
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No hard feeling for CM but for me htcclay's ROM's are more stable than CM's.....any release date for CM6.1 for G1?

vermaekansh said:
No hard feeling for CM but for me htcclay's ROM's are more stable than CM's.....any release date for CM6.1 for G1?
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Roms are personal preferences, I also tried lot of roms before settling on CM... and for CM there are no eta it will be released when it's done...
Sent from my HTC Dream using XDA App

WOW!
THANK YOU!!! You are awesome for going through all of those!
Yes, it is a G1.
Are there any features in CM6 that aren't in CM5, or is it faster than CM5 with the ap2sd & swap?
I believe I partitioned the sd card when I loaded the CM6 ROM.
So I'd like to try the CM6 with the ap2sd, swap and the CustomMTD. I do have the AmanRA recovery, but not sure about how to select the ap2sd.
Any chance you would tell me how to get the ap2sd, swap and CustomMTD on the phone if I have already Flashed CM6 on there?
Thanks again, regardless. The info you gave me helped me learn a little more. I'm still a bit confused about what fastboot is though. But I will just keep at it and keep learning!

Are there any features in CM6 that aren't in CM5, or is it faster than CM5 with the ap2sd & swap?
CM6 is based on froyo, latest version of android...its good and yes speed is comparable. Also CM has added new stuff in it, like fully customizable power bar and other stuff...Full changelog is there in CM6 thread.​
I believe I partitioned the sd card when I loaded the CM6 ROM.
So I'd like to try the CM6 with the ap2sd, swap and the CustomMTD. I do have the AmanRA recovery, but not sure about how to select the ap2sd.
For CM6 a2sd is through script, instruction is in first post. I have included customMTD also there. So if you follow the guide, you will be having customMTD, a2sd and swap...swap require an partition on your sdcard, if you don't have that partition then it will ask for swap file.​
Any chance you would tell me how to get the ap2sd, swap and CustomMTD on the phone if I have already Flashed CM6 on there?
you can wipe and start over again, first post should be good for you.​
Thanks again, regardless. The info you gave me helped me learn a little more. I'm still a bit confused about what fastboot is though. But I will just keep at it and keep learning!
Oh I forgot about the fastboot, fastboot and adb are tool, which give an option to control, flash and do other thing on the phone from PC. The link for setup guide is in first post.​

Thanks again!!
Man! You are great! Thanks again for all your help! Now let's see if I can manage to follow your thread and not brick my phone! Lol
Until next time....

[ROM] NeoFroyo V0.1 for Xperia X1 [17-08-2011]

Initial Release V0.1:
This ROM is english only and has several tweaks inbuilt. Try it out yourself and you will be amazed of the overall speed. Maybe I will support more languages later (have to talk to Infinimint about this -> maybe he has enough CPU power and time + nerves to compile it in each language). Till then if you are searching for another language then move elsewhere to find your ROM...
you can find more informations here: http://www.neopeek.com/viewtopic.php?f=14&t=7524
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* Installing instructions :
1- Format SDcard To 4 Partitions :
- 1- partition: FAT32 (SDcard / Rest)
- 2- partition: EXT2 (System / about 250 MB )
- 3- partition: EXT2 (Data / about 450 MB)
- 4- partition: EXT2 (Cache / about 100 MB)
* Make sure That all partitions are set PRIMARY ..
***********************************************************************
2- Extract & Copy Npkboot Folder and Neofroyo-v01.zip to root SDcard ..
3- Run Haret & wait till it ask you to press Volume Down shortly to launch ClockworkMod Recovery ..
4- While In recovery menu , choose " install zip from SD card >>
choose zip from sdcard and select " Neofroyo-v01.zip " ..
-Then return back to main menu using " ok "
5- Check mounts (Mounts and storage menu), and make sure that system is mounted.
6- Install Gapps like you installed the build (point 4)
-Then return back to main menu using " ok "
- i fyou want you can instal neolang to have the build in other language, but maybe you will lose speed and stability (not sure).
7- reboot system now
8- Run " HARET.exe " & leave it to continue booting into Android ...
** For More info see http://www.neopeek.com/viewtopic.php?f=14&t=6630
***********************************************************************
* Attached Kernel is highly overclocked , it may not work with all kovsky devices , so if it doesn't work with you, try to change the overclocking value from 652 to 614 mhz in startup.txt ..
- If it is still not working , replace this kernel with "Turbo kernel" attached to package ..
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Download: http://hotfile.com/dl/127082063/c9fda77/CWM_NeoFroyoV01X1.rar.html
Reported Bugs
Terminal Emulator and Quickpic not working: Oooops I forgot to exclude 'em! Just uninstall them via Settings and reinstall at least QuickPic again from Market -> not a serious bug, is it?
Credits & Thank You's:
Neopeek-Team for testing
XDAndroid-Team
Cyanogen + Team
Anybody else whom I forgot.
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I'm Not responsible for any damage for your device ....
Im not a dev, just put stuff together credit goes to all authors just posting here to spread the word, so if you have errors, please report in the threads linked above =).

sorry man, but this isn't right!
sure. you say all credits go to the devs in the very last paragraph.
but until there you make it look like you compiled this rom yourself by using simple c/p of neopeeks original post...
1- Format SDcard To 4 Partitions :
- 1- partition: EXT2 (System / about 250 MB )
- 2- partition: EXT2 (Data / about 450 MB)
- 3- partition: EXT2 (Cache / about 100 MB)
- 4- partition: FAT32 (SDcard / Rest)
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this is wrong, fat32 needs to be first partition, otherwise windows won't recognize it anymore.
i don't know which gapps you put into this package, but it's certainly not the one neopeek tells you in cwm-thread. the meta-inf isn't replaced.

Is that any difference between this and THIS

jerrytan93 said:
Is that any difference between this and THIS
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no difference, I just made all the steps for you so you just have to unzip the files and copy them in root of SDcard

ooooppssii daily i seemed to have made a new thread for something which is already thereE!

to bad wifi isnt working

It is, just get the right kernel, ygge or latest glemsom (19.08.)
but glemsom ain't so good for me:
- wifi working***
- system a bit snappier (or just wishful thinking?)
- permanent hiss from loudspeaker
- battery always full
- had to change cpu-freq to 652, phone kept freezing with 672
- sys-process-gapps fc's now and then
*** i didn't reinstall the rom, just changed kernel & wiped dalvik cache. So i don't know if something extra is left from ygge-kernel.
edit:
took longer, but it froze again. 633 mhz now.
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Hi there!
It works fantastically, but I don't know if this build is supposed to have fixed this issue, I'm still having the hardware keyboard death problem. So I tried to implement ygge's keyboard-as-modules kernel, and when deleting the current modules, I have an error saying that they can't be removed because this is a Read-only file system. (like this: "cannot remove 'nameofthemodule.ko': Read-only file system")
It is not the first time I try to use this kernel, and the previous times, I could delete them without any trouble (through terminal emulator). I have tried with terminal emulator as a root, with other file explorers as a root and seems to be difficult to erase them. Is there any other solution? Oh, and I have already tried reinstalling again, but I guess I can't reinstall with ygge's kernel with keyboard as modules since I won't be able to press volume down to enter Recovery mode, am I right? Thanks.
Thanks in advance!
I already posted this issue twice in neopeek's forum, without any luck

Felipaoo said:
Hi there!
It works fantastically, but I don't know if this build is supposed to have fixed this issue, I'm still having the hardware keyboard death problem. So I tried to implement ygge's keyboard-as-modules kernel, and when deleting the current modules, I have an error saying that they can't be removed because this is a Read-only file system. (like this: "cannot remove 'nameofthemodule.ko': Read-only file system")
It is not the first time I try to use this kernel, and the previous times, I could delete them without any trouble (through terminal emulator). I have tried with terminal emulator as a root, with other file explorers as a root and seems to be difficult to erase them. Is there any other solution? Oh, and I have already tried reinstalling again, but I guess I can't reinstall with ygge's kernel with keyboard as modules since I won't be able to press volume down to enter Recovery mode, am I right? Thanks.
Thanks in advance!
I already posted this issue twice in neopeek's forum, without any luck
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My X1i accept calls and wifi does not work, do not help any modifications.

Does someone else have this hardware key's freezing problem as well? How did you fix it? The current solution of the kernel with keyboard separated as modules doesn't seem to be working here

Felipaoo said:
Does someone else have this hardware key's freezing problem as well? How did you fix it? The current solution of the kernel with keyboard separated as modules doesn't seem to be working here
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the fix doesnt work for me neither

Guy this is NEOPEEKS BUILD why u say its yours not fair......

ilgreco112 said:
the fix doesnt work for me neither
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So what did you do? Use another build?

Felipaoo said:
So what did you do? Use another build?
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Actually I'm not using android since I had too much problems with it

[CWM-APP] full_wipe && easy_upgrade_wipe ZIPs [EXT2,3&4], last updated [2014-06-23]

[CWM-APP] full_wipe && easy_upgrade_wipe ZIPs [EXT2,3&4], last updated [2014-06-23]
Hello everybody!
I got inspired by mero01, who made similar tools for my previous mobile phone, the HTC Desire HD.
Imho a new version of an Android ROM should NEVER ever do a full wipe. Personally I prefer to wipe on my own AND to _personally_ have the option which file system is going to be used.
That's why I've created my own zip files, which do either a FULL_wipe or an easy_upgrade_wipe.
These zip files could work on multiple phones, but they are only tested and confirmed to be working on the LG Optimus 2x (P990). Just for the sake I've also implemented a check inside of them if that's the phone, which the wipe(s) are performed on.
**** !NONE WILL FORMAT YOUR SDCARD! ****
I DON'T TAKE ANY RESPONSIBILTY FOR DATA LOSS OR ANY DAMAGE CAUSED TO YOUR DEVICES. USE AT YOUR OWN RISK!!! UNDO IS NOT POSSIBLE!
PREREQUISITES:
* Clockworkmod Recovery (recommended version: v6.0.2.5)
INSTRUCTIONS FOR EVERY FILE:
Code:
1. Download the zip file you want.
2. Place it anywhere in your /sdcard/
3. Reboot into CWM recovery
4. Install zip from sdcard
5. CONFRIM --- CAUTION! THIS IS UNDO-ABLE!!!
6. done :)
7. Don't reboot, flash any rom you want
8. Flash it
9. Reboot and have fun! ;)
FULL_WIPES
This patch comes in two versions (EXT3 and EXT4) and needs to be applied prior to the flash of any ROM. It will WIPE your device and format all partitions either in EXT3 or EXT4.
Wipes performed:
* SYSTEM
* DATA
* CACHE (always EXT3)
* Cleaned temporary SDCARD data ("/sdcard/.data/navigator/Data/Temporary")
EASY_UPGRADE_WIPES
These patches also come in the previous two versions (EXT3 and EXT4) and there is an additonal lite variation, which won't wipe your dalvik cache. Use the easy upgrade wipes if you DON'T want to remove your data (especially useful for ROM upgrades)!
Wipes performed:
* SYSTEM
* CACHE (always EXT3)
* non lite versions: Wipes the dalvik cache on DATA
* Cleaned temporary SDCARD data ("/sdcard/.data/navigator/Data/Temporary")
NO_JOURNAL
This won't do any wipes, but will remove the JOURNAL(S) on your file systems. If it gets applied to EXT3 partitions it clearly results in EXT2 partitions.
You will get the fastest possible EXT* file systems if it is applied to the EXT4 partitions.
It can also be applied on already existing file systems, although I'd suggest to use a clean file system. Make a backup if you still want to perform it, because it can be dangerous!
Wipes performed:
* NONE
CHANGELOG:
Code:
[U]2014-06-23[/U]
- New LITE easy upgrade wipes available, which won't clean your dalvik cache.
[U]2012-12-10[/U]
FULL_WIPES & EASY_UPGRADE_WIPES v0.5 (ICS versions only)
- Fixed system partition wipe.
[U]2012-11-27[/U]
FULL_WIPES & EASY_UPGRADE_WIPES v0.4
- Fixed progress bars.
- Now available in two versions: one for the old (GB), one for the new (ICS) partition layout
- Easy upgrade wipes will now also clean the dalvik cache
- All full and easy wipes re-made from scratch, please use with care and eventually perform a backup before using them.
[U]2011-12-28[/U]
FULL_WIPES & EASY_UPGRADE_WIPES v0.3
- First public release
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[U]2012-12-10[/U]
NO_JOURNAL v0.3 (ICS version only)
- Fixed system partition converting.
[U]2012-11-27[/U]
NO_JOURNAL v0.2
- Fixed progress bars
[U]2011-12-28[/U]
NO_JOURNAL v0.1
- First public release
Have fun!
Greetings,
dr4go

Frequently asked questions (FAQ):
What is the difference between the o and n versions?
The o stands for OLD-, whereas n is an abbreviation for NEW-partitioning layout. Unfortunately LG changed the location of the data partition (from mmcblk0p8 to mmcblk0p9).

so what's the difference between the erase/reset data factory on CWM???

By default CWM will only format your partitions in ext3. Now you can choose ext4 which is usefull for ROMs/kernel with ext4 support but do not format the partitions in ext4. Also, you can use ext2 now the easy way.

koboltzz said:
By default CWM will only format your partitions in ext3. Now you can choose ext4 which is usefull for ROMs/kernel with ext4 support but do not format the partitions in ext4. Also, you can use ext2 now the easy way.
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Exactly. Thanks for the answer koboltzz.
For the HTC Desire HD there was also an EXT4 version of CWM available, which changed the default algorithms of the "Wipe data/Factory reset" and the "Format" options to EXT4.
But with the latter possibility you loose the ability to format EXT3 partitions. That's also why I always used mero01's zip files to accomplish wipes.
Imho it's the best option, because if you REMOVE the formatting lines from the ROMs you want to flash it's absolutely no problem to also use an EXT3 designed ROM (like Hypnos2X for example) on EXT4 file systems (that's the operating system I'm currently on).
And I tell you also because I dislike the FULL wipes on nearly every ROM available for the LG Optimus 2X. If you have a problem and just want to reinstall the ROM without loosing any data there is no way to do that.
Yes, an easy wipe should always be done by the standard ROM zip itself - of course... but I've always also removed those lines, because that way you also get the freedom of the file system.
It's up to you...

sadly, I must report, that 0-full_wipe_0.3_ext4.zip is not working as expected.
Using it and after that flashing Fr19 with ext4 Kernel (from modaco) -> no boot at all ->freezing
This will not happen, if you first do a fullwipe by cwm (ext3), then flash Fr19 and after that use the universal converter to ext4 from benee.
But this only changes data and system partition to ext4 by default.
There is definitely something wrong with the script, an other example:
First flashing 0-full_wipe_0.3_ext4.zip
after that Fr19 ROM (up to this point it would have been a bootfreeze, look above)
and after that flashing universal converter to ext4, phone will boot now, but will not be able to install any app 'there is insufficient space' (which is totally not true), most likely because cache partition is fu.cked up by 0-full_wipe_0.3_ext4.zip
Time for version 0.4

koboltzz said:
sadly, I must report, that 0-full_wipe_0.3_ext4.zip is not working as expected.
[...]
Time for version 0.4
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I will look into it. Thank you for the additional information.

Delete this comment i guess i need to learn how to read im sorry!

dr4go said:
I will look into it. Thank you for the additional information.
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Anything new to this?

koboltzz said:
Anything new to this?
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Unfortunately not yet... But I'll promise you: It's the next on my todo list, because it bugs me too.

dr4go said:
Unfortunately not yet... But I'll promise you: It's the next on my todo list, because it bugs me too.
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hey dr4go got something weird here...
when i flash your ext3 zip everything is fine atleast the mount command say so
but then when i want to convert them to ext2 something really weirds occur the system partition becomes ext2 but the data and cache partition become ext4 according to the mount command using recovery 5.0.2.7R2

Here is the convert tool made by Topogigi, and slightly modified by me to include /system conversion.
/cache has not the same parameters it seems.

First (and second) post(s) updated.
And I'll promise you also to release something bigger next time. Guesses won't be commented.

ONly comment I can do is: Nice to see you my friend! How are you?

carburano said:
ONly comment I can do is: Nice to see you my friend! How are you?
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Everything fine here! Nice to see you too. I finally found some free time and also motivation, because of the marvellously working CyanogenMod 10 on our phones. It's unbelievable... I was nearly freaking out when reading the notice.
And you? How are you? Hopefully everything is also great on your side?

Dr4go welcome bro, how are you?
Sent from my LG-P990 using xda app-developers app

maybe you can do this thing for the new Bootloader.
i try,but stay in Bootloop
Maybe you have a good Idea

spica1234 said:
Dr4go welcome bro, how are you?
Sent from my LG-P990 using xda app-developers app
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Thank you. As you may have realized... a little busy as usual... otherwise totally fine. How is it on your side? Everything ok?

cojo11 said:
maybe you can do this thing for the new Bootloader.
i try,but stay in Bootloop
Maybe you have a good Idea
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What exactly did you do? And which ROM did you try to flash afterwards? Imho the zips should be fixed now - I didn't encounter a single problem since using them.

i try it with ICS 28E and 28G for my Ghostrider Aroma Rom with new Partition Layout,but when i use ext3 or ext4 i got a Bootloop,i put the stuff in the Updater-Script,all runs with Aroma and lokks fine but when i reboot,i got the Bootloop

[Gen9]Modified init for HDD and flash G9, 350MB & "no-busybox" archos.ext4

[Gen9]Modified init for HDD and flash G9, 350MB & "no-busybox" archos.ext4
Updated version- should work on HDD models too
Disclaimer: use this at your own risk. I'm not responsible if your tablet wants to kill you.
Here's modified init for suduru_petru's rooted 3.2.80 firmware
Now also for HDD models
Tests were done by philmein
Before you start
-make sure that you have more than 512MB free space in internal memory (/data) or more than 350MB if you want to use attached system file
Features
-system image runs from /data partition (internal flash)
-dalvik-cache wipe is done for system updates, also can be triggered manually
Installation
1. Install SDE menu- INSTRUCTIONS
2. Prepare required files- copy archos.ext4.update file to the root of the card (if you have archos.ext4 just rename it to archos.ext4.update)
NOTE this MUST be archos.ext4.update file, zipped files will not work
3. Boot to Recovery (Volume+ and Power), then Developer Edition Menu -> Flash Kernel and Initramfs. New drive will popup on your pc, copy kernel_test_hdd7.zip contents on it
NOTE- you need zImage and initramfs.cpio.gz files, zip will not work
Click Ok to flash kernel.
4. Now boot to Special Developement Edition
NOTE- first boot will take longer (files must be copied) so don't panic
5. Do not delete archos.ext4.backup file from storage- this is a backup in case you have to do data wipe (Reset Android)
6. Enjoy
Usage:
To update system: copy archos.ext4.update file to storage and reboot
To wipe dalvik-cache: place an empty file wipe-dalvik.update in the storage and reboot- you can use djnilse's script
If you had to wipe data (Reset Android): don't worry, just reboot
If you had to format storage: make sure that when system boots
Download:
Kernel and initramfs
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/14106051/archos/kernel_hdd_test7.zip
smaller archos.ext4.update
This is shrinked suduru_petru's rooted firmware, now only 350MB
No other changes done
http://www.mediafire.com/?eqwlocit0nniw7k
"No busybox" archos.ext4
http://www.mediafire.com/?fzizmy60e769ow9
This is only rooted archos.ext4.update, custom busybox seems to make problems with USB host functions
Info for developers: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=22310057&postcount=13
Old version
What is changed
-dalvik-cache is wiped for every firmware update
-dalvik-cache wipe can be started manually
How does it work
Dalvik-cache wipe is higly recommended with every firmware update (or replacing stock with a modified one), also can help with app FC's.
For every firmware update- archos.ext4/squashfs.update file- dalvik-cache is wiped automatically (and you can't do anything about it )
To trigger dalvik-cache wipe on your own place a file named wipe-dalvik.update in internal storage (/data/media) and reboot.
NOTE: first boot after wipe will take longer
Installtion
Zip contains both zImage and initramfs.cpio.gz, installation as usual: Developer Edition Menu -> Flash Kernel and Initramfs then copy zImage and initramfs.cpio.gz to the new drive that pops up on the pc and click OK on the tablet.
DOWNLOAD
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/14106051/archos/kernel.zip
MD5: 8EB000BC1105A3613B35C8F82F35EF41
Info for developers: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=22179468&postcount=8
EDIT:
Script for easy creating wipe-dalvik.update file by djnilse: HERE

hi, Let's see if I understand correctly. for updating is necessary first copy new firmaware and empty file called "wipe-dalvik.update" in /data/media. reboot table in sde and copy zImage and initramfs.cpio.gz. rebooting and delete "wipe-dalvik.update". is correct? thank you

hitman72 said:
hi, Let's see if I understand correctly. for updating is necessary first copy new firmaware and empty file called "wipe-dalvik.update" in /data/media. reboot table in sde and copy zImage and initramfs.cpio.gz. rebooting and delete "wipe-dalvik.update". is correct? thank you
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Not exactly.
When firmware is updated -archos.[...].update file- dalvik-cache is wiped anyway without any option not to wipe it.
Wipe-dalvik.update file is needed if you want to wipe dalvik-dache eg. when apps have a lot of FC's.
But in order to have possibility to wipe dalvik-cache you have to flash modified init posted here (for ease of use zImage is included in zip, flash it as usual)
tapatalked from Desire

good work
this will be a better alternative for cleaning the system
i've made a script to write and remove the dalvik-wipe.update to storage
simply run it with ScriptManager or with a Terminal Emulator
this script doesnt need root rights
@gen_scheisskopf you could include a link to this in your post
and THIS IS NOT A test file
simply just rename it in dalvik.sh
run it with:
Code:
sh dalvik.sh
and dont forget to hit the thanks button
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don't hit the thanks button, this was not difficult
try to make a shell script on your own Here a tutorial have fun
-----------------------EDIT:10.02.2012------------------------------------
i ve removed the option to wipe the dalvik-wipe.update because its not necessary

djnilse said:
good work
this will be a better alternative for cleaning the system
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Dalvik-cache wipe is included in all "standard" recoveries and it really can help in various situations (sometimes for bootloop also)
djnilse said:
i've made a script to write and remove the dalvik-wipe.update to storage
simply run it with ScriptManager or with a Terminal Emulator
this script doesnt need root rights
@gen_scheisskopf you could include a link to this in your post
and THIS IS NOT A test file
simply just rename it in dalvik.sh
run it with:
Code:
sh dalvik.sh
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There is no need to remove wipe-dalvik.update, init does this just as with firmware .update files.
djnilse said:
and dont forget to hit the thanks button
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Oh, c'mon......

gen_scheisskopf said:
Dalvik-cache wipe is included in all "standard" recoveries and it really can help in various situations (sometimes for bootloop also)
There is no need to remove wipe-dalvik.update, init does this just as with firmware .update files.
Oh, c'mon......
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i worked for that about an hour, now i know more about linux shell scripts
and for the changes in the init
can it be modified with all kind of linux shell commands ???

djnilse said:
i worked for that about an hour, now i know more about linux shell scripts
and for the changes in the init
can it be modified with all kind of linux shell commands ???
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Ask letama, he knows initrd best
tapatalked from Desire

I've checked supercharger script and honestly I'm not sure if it's absolutely safe to use:
-dalvik-cache wipe is done when Android does not run in every device I've layed my hands on (samsung i5700, htc desire, prestigio multipad 3384 and android hardware belonging to my friends)
-if dalvik-cache is not present system creates it during system boot
-supercharger wipes dalvik-cache also during system boot so there is a possibility of conflict between wiping and creating processes
Modified init wipes dalvik-cache before Android starts to boot so it is 100% safe, and djnilse created a nifty script to create wipe-dalvik.update file without pc access

New version in the first post
Should work good on HDD models also

How long is a long time?
I have had mine on the Archos logo for around an hour now, and just a little worried that it is not going through.
EDIT: I use the HDD model

thefunkaygibbon said:
How long is a long time?
I have had mine on the Archos logo for around an hour now, and just a little worried that it is not going through.
EDIT: I use the HDD model
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Should be not more than a minute before bootanimation kicks in.
Did you boot to SDE with card inserted?

gen_scheisskopf said:
Should be not more than a minute before bootanimation kicks in.
Did you boot to SDE with card inserted?
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There is no card reader on the HDD model, so I have it on the root of the HDD (I think I have understood that right, but maybe not.)
Do I need a USB card reader and do it through the 3G port?

thefunkaygibbon said:
There is no card reader on the HDD model, so I have it on the root of the HDD (I think I have understood that right, but maybe not.)
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Sorry, I didn't know that there is no SD slot.
Give me 5 minutes.

Corrected version of initramfs and updated instructions in the first post.
Sorry for trouble, Archos says that all G9 devices have SD card slot.
EDIT:
Bug fixed, please redownload (same link)

gen_scheisskopf said:
Corrected version of initramfs and updated instructions in the first post.
Sorry for trouble, Archos says that all G9 devices have SD card slot.
EDIT:
Bug fixed, please redownload (same link)
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You sir, are a genius! Working brilliantly (so far)
Thanks.

Another stupid bug fixed, please update
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/14106051/archos/kernel_hdd_test7.zip

i seem to have the file ext4 on my hdd and somwhere in my internal storage my internal storage has dropped by500mb
i know i should keep the one on my hdd but how do i get rid of the one in my internal storgage i would like to reclaim that space
i think its here /data/local/archos.ext4 but i cannot see it in astro or file manager
250gb hdd model

philmein said:
i seem to have the file ext4 on my hdd and somwhere in my internal storage my internal storage has dropped by500mb
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It's normal (as expected)
philmein said:
i know i should keep the one on my hdd but how do i get rid of the one in my internal storgage i would like to reclaim that space
i think its here /data/local/archos.ext4 but i cannot see it in astro or file manager
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The one on HDD is a backup file (in case of wiping data).
You can't delete the one from flash- that is system image.
I can try to modify init so system file runs from HDD (not internal flash) but this may deplete your battery very fast

if its normal thats fine i still have 500mb free
i have hdd test 3 on mine is that ok do i just updat to hdd test 7 when a new rom comes out?
regards phil

philmein said:
if its normal thats fine i still have 500mb free
i have hdd test 3 on mine is that ok do i just updat to hdd test 7 when a new rom comes out?
regards phil
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Flash test7- it is updated version (cleaner work)

[Q] Minicm7 and a couple of questions

Hi guys I decided to flash a new rom minicm7 and flash its latest kernel naa 13.
A couple of problems:
MY rom is minicm7 with naa latest version 13.
1.when I open the menu to access all my applications the scrolling feels laggy and if I were to scroll in settings file manager or anything else it's smooth any reason why?
2.Secondly which kernel suits you better for this rom (minicm7): Alfs? or NAa?
(I don't want comments like 'see for yourself' this question is based on your OWN invaluable experience)
3. for alfs 8acm7 i'm considering on seeing if it will workout for my device or not (minicm7). Before I do that:
Do I also need to flash chargemon on top of that? and does the flashing of chargemon straight after you flash any version of alfs kernel (except for the ones that already have it attached) apply to any rom regardless as well?
If so which chargemon do I flash? the v2 with the 17k downloads? (sorry im derping out)
4.Do I also need to flash anything else for naa just like how there was an extra file to flash for alfs?
5. I also installed tweaks 3 tweaks such as adre boost, odex, and e15 optimizer. Will these tweaks vanish if I flash a new rom + kernel?
6. Do you keep ANYTHING if you flash a new rom or kernel?
7. Do you lose anything of any sort if you flash a kernel?
8. How do you guys get such high scores in benchmark tests?
I have the same thing as a lot of people do but they seem to get 200 or even 300 higher. Could it because my sd card is filled with anime and music leaving only 5 - 6 gigs / 16gigs ?
I usually went by the rule of flashing 2.1.1.0 and rerooting my device and doing everything again just to stay safe
I don't know if these questions might be derp or not but I don't care please answer by putting a number first I really need answers.
Thank you once again

From my experience and opinion: (Please correct me if I'm wrong...)
1. IDK... BTW Is your MiniCM7 2.2.1 or Nightlies? Have your tried rebooting once or twice? Because mine was smooth...
2. nAa because it is more stable. They also said that the performance is faster with Alfs but I don't like FPS caps problem (Higher chance to get screen cut otherwise laggy scrolling visually)...
3. IDK... I haven't tested it...
4. No...
5. Most likely because you'll need to full wipe before installing a ROM (not kernel)...
6. Anything unless it requires to full wipe...
7. Yes... I think it overwrites some system apps and even some user apps and user data might be corrupted... (maybe when doing cross flashing of ROMs)
8. Overclock (The most effective and dangerous way), Supercharger (I think AutoKiller Memory Optimizer is the same), Swap (different partition), Adrenalines, Odex and et cetera...

Lily48 said:
From my experience and opinion: (Please correct me if I'm wrong...)
1. IDK... BTW Is your MiniCM7 2.2.1 or Nightlies? Have your tried rebooting once or twice? Because mine was smooth...
2. nAa because it is more stable. They also said that the performance is faster with Alfs but I don't like FPS caps problem (Higher chance to get screen cut otherwise laggy scrolling visually)...
3. IDK... I haven't tested it...
4. No...
5. Most likely because you'll need to full wipe before installing a ROM (not kernel)...
6. Anything unless it requires to full wipe...
7. Yes... I think it overwrites some system apps and even some user apps and user data might be corrupted... (maybe when doing cross flashing of ROMs)
8. Overclock (The most effective and dangerous way), Supercharger (I think AutoKiller Memory Optimizer is the same), Swap (different partition), Adrenalines, Odex and et cetera...
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Hi there thanks a lot for your help and I am using minicm 2.2.1. And how do you swap different partion?

Ftwisawesome said:
Hi there thanks a lot for your help and I am using minicm 2.2.1. And how do you swap different partion?
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You can use the recovery for creating SWAP but with Ext though...
[Ext is another partition for user apps and it's advantage is that you can use the apps on the partition while the sd is mounted on PC]
1. Back up everything on SD because it will be formatted...
2. Enter Recovery -> advanced -> Partition SD Card
3. Choose you Ext size -> Choose 128M Swap size... they said 256M is not recommended...
4. Reboot -> Terminal -> su (if required) -> free -> DONE!
If you want to use Ext, you may install Link2SD -> Choose Ext4 -> Reboot -> Launch Link2SD -> Start linking... DONE!... (Warning: sometimes it breaks app when the annoying error comes (I forgot))... I think you can also use the CyanogenMOD -> Performance -> A2SD (ext) but IDK how to use it...
See also Tips & Tricks To Increase Our Phone's Speed

Wow thanks!
So do I need to do this before I swap?
because when I dled swapper and swapped I ran free it was working fine but I felt no ingame improvment in anyway.
SO all I have to do is the above then swap and im good to go?

Ftwisawesome said:
Wow thanks!
So do I need to do this before I swap?
because when I dled swapper and swapped I ran free it was working fine but I felt no ingame improvment in anyway.
SO all I have to do is the above then swap and im good to go?
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Swap is already done after partitioning... it's ready after reboot... the terminal is only used to check if it is mounted...
Only the Ext needs setup...
PS: I tried GingerDX and all Dalvik-Cache files went to the Ext without any setup ... Swapper makes mounting SD to PC very SLOW... SWAP Partition doesn't work with MiniCM9 3.0.2 but working on IScreamDX v004...

Ftwisawesome, learn to use the search function, most answers to your questions can be found when you show a little initiative.