Alright, now I know this question has almost certainly been asked before, but before you start raging at me, I have spent a good few hours looking around on here and other places, but I haven't found all of the information I'd like. Also, I find that people giving you their personal experience directly is more helpful anyway.
So, I got given a G1 the other day, and immediately started thinking about modding and rooting it, etc. The stock 1.6 was alright, but it wasn't too snappy and I wanted to try out different versions anyway. So I went ahead and:
Rooted my phone
Installed Amon_Ra's Recovery Image v.1.7.0
Flashed the radio to 2.22.19.26i
Installed DangerSPL
After I'd done all that, I went ahead and installed CyanogenMod 5, to try out 2.1 first. It seemed OK, but it was definitely slower than 1.6 by a fair amount. I then flashed to CM 6 and found it to be quicker, but still too slow for my liking. So I flashed to CM 4 instead, which was definitely more like it. I don't actually find myself missing many features from Android 2.0+ if I'm honest, but the OS STILL isn't as fast as I'd like. I know I can get it quicker.
I've removed all of the apps that I don't use (including some of the Google ones - I forgot to mention that I installed Google Apps too) to help free up some of the internal memory. I have a Kingston 4GB class 4 microSDHC card, but I understand that running apps from the SD card is going to be slower than from the internal ROM, so I'd rather keep all the apps on there.
I bought SetCPU, but I can't figure out how to configure it properly. The maximum speed I can set the CPU to is 528MHz, which is stock speed.
I'm using the stock launcher (which seems to have inserted 5 home screens - I only need 3) because I don't know if ADW Launcher or LauncherPro will be quicker. I have a few widgets and shortcuts, but not a ton. I use Opera Mini for browsing as I found Opera Mobile to be too slow when scrolling about and so on, and the stock browser to be even slower.
So basically my question is this: what things have you guys done to speed up your G1?
One thing I should mention is that I'm fine with most of the features of 1.6, but obviously I will upgrade to a later version of Android if there is a ROM/configuration that will be nice and snappy.
Thanks in advance, and sorry for the very long post.
if you are italian, there is a rom called padronfroyo that i find it the fastest one!
netterharrison said:
if you are italian, there is a rom called padronfroyo that i find it the fastest one!
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Thanks for the reply, unfortunately I am British though.
Try froyo by lazlo, very fast and stable rom.
Try overclocking to 576 mhz in the rom performance settings. Also, try tweaking the performance settings(compcache, jit, vm heap size, etc) until you find the fastest ones. I also use an app called cache cleaner to remove all the cache on my phone from the browser and such. I also use sdext to install apps on my sd and run them from there as well.Personally, I use adw ex because it has all the cool features and it is amazingly fast. I'm currently using cos-ds gingerbread and my phone is snappy as hell. But in your case try froyo by lazlo, in the g1 development forum.
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im using a donut rom with the latest radio and it flyyys
Thanks for the replies guys. I think I'll try Froyo by Lazlo first, but how would I go about switching? Nandroid will backup my current ROM right? And then I will need to backup my apps with Titanium Backup or similar, and my contacts, etc.
When I wipe the system using the recovery, which options do I use? Because I remember there are several options for what you can wipe, but I'm not sure which ones I need to use.
And then I can just go ahead and flash the ROM using "flash zip from SD card" or whatever the option is called?
EDIT: Oh, and what's this about the SPL and the radio? I have DangerSPL installed and the radio is 2.22.19.26i
ellisbodds said:
Thanks for the replies guys. I think I'll try Froyo by Lazlo first, but how would I go about switching? Nandroid will backup my current ROM right? And then I will need to backup my apps with Titanium Backup or similar, and my contacts, etc.
When I wipe the system using the recovery, which options do I use? Because I remember there are several options for what you can wipe, but I'm not sure which ones I need to use.
And then I can just go ahead and flash the ROM using "flash zip from SD card" or whatever the option is called?
EDIT: Oh, and what's this about the SPL and the radio? I have DangerSPL installed and the radio is 2.22.19.26i
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you wont be able to flash froyo by lazslo on that radio.. you need 2.22.27.09/28.25 and hboot 1.33.0013d
and if you have your apps saves to the ext partition of your sd than nandroid will back it up, or just do a bart backup!
when you install a new rom you want to wipe all data!! ALL DATA!! lol wipe data, cache, dalvik cache, sd partition, etc.. be sure to repair sd also.
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you wont be able to flash froyo by lazslo on that radio.. you need 2.22.27.09/28.25 and hboot 1.33.0013d
and if you have your apps saves to the ext partition of your sd than nandroid will back it up, or just do a bart backup!
when you install a new rom you want to wipe all data!! ALL DATA!! lol wipe data, cache, dalvik cache, sd partition, etc.. be sure to repair sd also.
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OK. Well, I think everything's backed up now.
When I choose to wipe SD:ext partition though, will that wipe all the data on my SD or just the ext folder or something? What does the ext folder even contain?
Which radio would I need for a UK G1? Or how do I find out which one I need? And how do I flash the radio and hboot?
Thanks
ellisbodds said:
OK. Well, I think everything's backed up now.
When I choose to wipe SD:ext partition though, will that wipe all the data on my SD or just the ext folder or something? What does the ext folder even contain?
Which radio would I need for a UK G1? Or how do I find out which one I need? And how do I flash the radio and hboot?
Thanks
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Best way to wipe for a clean install is using Ohsaka's Superwipe here Wiping sd:ext affects the ext partition only. If you are using appstoext, or magpie, you can store apps on ext.
The latest radio is 2825. Flashing radio and hboot is best done through fastboot,lower chances of bricking, much2 safer than flashing em through recovery. The guide on how to flash the radio and hboot is at my signature, try to read the instruction a few times and fully understand it before you start flashing, gluck!
Sent from my G1
azrash said:
Best way to wipe for a clean install is using Ohsaka's Superwipe here Wiping sd:ext affects the ext partition only. If you are using appstoext, or magpie, you can store apps on ext.
The latest radio is 2825. Flashing radio and hboot is best done through fastboot,lower chances of bricking, much2 safer than flashing em through recovery. The guide on how to flash the radio and hboot is at my signature, try to read the instruction a few times and fully understand it before you start flashing, gluck!
Sent from my G1
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Excellent, thanks.
I still have a couple of questions though.
Do I need to flash the recovery image? The version in that thread is recovery-RA-dream-v1.7.0-cyan.img, and I think mine is the same (it's definitely v1.7.0) just without the "cyan" bit on the end.
I'm a bit confused as to what radio I need to use. I'm in the UK, using a UK G1, and I thought I needed a different radio to US users? Am I using this one?
New Alternative radio: RADIO-2.22.28.25.img
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Or do I use 27.08?
How do I do this?
3) flash the files and other operations via fastboot
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I can't find a console or anywhere to input the data when in fastboot. I'm currently using 1.33.2005.
Do I wipe everything before flashing the radio and hboot, or in between doing that and installing the new rom?
Cheers
EDIT: Oh, and Froyo by Laszlo says that I need an ext4 partition. Is this on my SD card or on the phone? And how do I create one? Thanks
ellisbodds said:
Excellent, thanks.
I still have a couple of questions though.
Do I need to flash the recovery image? The version in that thread is recovery-RA-dream-v1.7.0-cyan.img, and I think mine is the same (it's definitely v1.7.0) just without the "cyan" bit on the end.
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yes you would still need to flash a recovery. the cyan bit at the end just denotes a cyan themed recovery, the exact same recovery but blue. you can flash the normal amonra 1.7 recovery
I'm a bit confused as to what radio I need to use. I'm in the UK, using a UK G1, and I thought I needed a different radio to US users? Am I using this one?
Or do I use 27.08?
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use the 2825 radio, it is the latest and works everywhere. remember to follow the guide step by step, do not skip/change the steps, it must be done in order
How do I do this?
I can't find a console or anywhere to input the data when in fastboot. I'm currently using 1.33.2005.
Do I wipe everything before flashing the radio and hboot, or in between doing that and installing the new rom?
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fastboot is done via PC from command prompt, check here for a guide on how to setup fastboot http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=532719
it might seem tedious and long but trust me, it is very useful, you will use it a lot. just do a superwipe after you have upgraded the whole radio+hboot thing. remember to power down first once you have superwiped
EDIT: Oh, and Froyo by Laszlo says that I need an ext4 partition. Is this on my SD card or on the phone? And how do I create one? Thanks
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ext is in sd card. this is done in recovery, go to partition SD, enter your desired size(depending on your sd card size, 200mb for ext should be enough, im using an 8gb sd card, so i set my ext to 600mb) and once you have partitioned, just select upgrade ext2 to ext3 and then ext3 to ext4. partitioning will erase your entire sd card, so remember to copy the content to your PC first
hope it helps
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yes you would still need to flash a recovery. the cyan bit at the end just denotes a cyan themed recovery, the exact same recovery but blue. you can flash the normal amonra 1.7 recovery
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Even though I already have normal 1.7 installed I need to flash it again?
use the 2825 radio, it is the latest and works everywhere. remember to follow the guide step by step, do not skip/change the steps, it must be done in order
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Gotcha
EDIT: The 28.25 radio is in a zip which contains the .img and a bunch of other stuff as well. Do I just need the img or do I need to dump the whole zip on my SD?
fastboot is done via PC from command prompt, check here for a guide on how to setup fastboot http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=532719
it might seem tedious and long but trust me, it is very useful, you will use it a lot.
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EDIT: ADB and fastboot are now up and running on my system.
just do a superwipe after you have upgraded the whole radio+hboot thing. remember to power down first once you have superwiped
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superwipe = go through all of the options and wipe all of them, I guess?
ext is in sd card. this is done in recovery, go to partition SD, enter your desired size(depending on your sd card size, 200mb for ext should be enough, im using an 8gb sd card, so i set my ext to 600mb) and once you have partitioned, just select upgrade ext2 to ext3 and then ext3 to ext4. partitioning will erase your entire sd card, so remember to copy the content to your PC first
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So when would I do this then? After flashing the radio and SPL and before flashing the ROM, I would imagine?
EDIT: What size would you recommend for a 4GB card?
hope it helps
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It did help, and you've been very helpful in all your posts. There's just so much I have to learn.
ellisbodds said:
Even though I already have normal 1.7 installed I need to flash it again?
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No if you already have Amon Ra 1.7 recovery on your phone then you dont have to reflash it. But if you want to reflash it, it wont hurt to do so.
ellisbodds said:
Gotcha
EDIT: The 28.25 radio is in a zip which contains the .img and a bunch of other stuff as well. Do I just need the img or do I need to dump the whole zip on my SD?
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No just the dump the whole zip file on to your sd card.
ellisbodds said:
EDIT: ADB and fastboot are now up and running on my system.
superwipe = go through all of the options and wipe all of them, I guess?
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superwipe is this:http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=834812&highlight=superwipe
Download version two, and put the whole zip file onto your sd card. You would flash this through the "flash a zip file" option in recovery.
It allows you to wipe everything instantaneously. Make sure to make a Nandroid backup before you flash it though.
ellisbodds said:
So when would I do this then? After flashing the radio and SPL and before flashing the ROM, I would imagine?
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Yes you are correct.
ellisbodds said:
EDIT: What size would you recommend for a 4GB card?
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*Remember to backup your entire sd card to your computer because it will be entirely wiped out.
These are my recommended partiton sizes:
It's best if you dont get swap, i find it slow,but if you want swap you can repartition it later,so use this:
fat 32: 512 mb (place where apps are stored, should be plenty of room)
swap: 0 mb
then the rest of the memory is saved on to your ext 2 partition
After your done partitioning your sd card, you must upgrade to ext 4.
So, go to upgrade ext2 to ext 3, then once its done, go to upgrade ext3 to ext 4 and then there you are done! You have ext4 on your sd card!
*Dont forget to place all the files you backed up onto your computer back onto the sd card because you will need to flash superwipe next, and then your rom.
You can do this by plugging in your phone thru usb to your computer, then choose the option "usb-ms toggle" in recovery,and it will mount the sd card so you can place the files back onto your sd.
Thanks for the reply.
When I flash superwipe, does that actually activate it, or do I need to flash it and then go somewhere else to use it? Also, do I need to download SuperWipe.conf as well?
This is what I have now:
Flash radio + hboot
Backup SD card data
Partition SD card:
512MB FAT32
The rest as ext2->ext3->ext4 (no swap)
Boot into recovery
Place files back on SD card
Flash superwipe
Power down/restart
Flash froyo rom
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Also, as for the radio, it says to enter these commands:
fastboot flash recovery recovery-RA-dream-v1.7.0-cyan.img
fastboot flash radio radio-2.22.27.08.img
fastboot flash hboot hboot-1.33.0013d.img
fastboot reboot-bootloader
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So I guess I will just enter "flash radio update_2.22.28.25_S.zip" instead?
ellisbodds said:
Thanks for the reply.
When I flash superwipe, does that actually activate it, or do I need to flash it and then go somewhere else to use it? Also, do I need to download SuperWipe.conf as well?
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When you flash Superwipe, it unzips the file, and does what it tells it to, which is wipe everything. So you dont need to go anywhere to activate it, when you flash it, you are activating it.
No, you dont need the Superwipe.conf. Thats only if you want to change the things Superwipe will wipe.
ellisbodds said:
This is what I have now:Flash radio + hboot
Backup SD card data
Partition SD card:
512MB FAT32
The rest as ext2->ext3->ext4 (no swap)
Boot into recovery
Place files back on SD card
Flash superwipe
Power down/restart
Flash froyo rom
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You are partioning your sd card through recovery, so you wont need to reboot your phone after your partitioning your sd card just go ahead and place your backedup sd card files back onto ur sdcard.
NOTE:When you are done flashing superwipe, it will tell you to power off ur phone before proceding.So, power off your phone, and then manually power back on to recovery by pressing home + power button at the same time, hold them until phone boots on. Then you are back into recovery and you can flash the Rom.
ellisbodds said:
Also, as for the radio, it says to enter these commands:fastboot flash recovery recovery-RA-dream-v1.7.0-cyan.img
fastboot flash radio radio-2.22.27.08.img
fastboot flash hboot hboot-1.33.0013d.img
fastboot reboot-bootloader
So I guess I will just enter "flash radio update_2.22.28.25_S.zip" instead?
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Yes, you are correct.
Awesome, wish me luck then!
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Awesome, wish me luck then!
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Good Luck! Let me know how it goes. Have fun with your new rom!
OK, so I got as far as flashing the recovery image again, which worked fine, and then I tried to flash the new radio, which didn't work fine.
I try typing:
fastboot flash radio update_2.22.28.25_S.zip
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but all I get is:
sending 'radio' (9440 KB)... OKAY
writing 'radio'... FAILED (remote: image update error)
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And now I don't know what to do
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OK, so I got as far as flashing the recovery image again, which worked fine, and then I tried to flash the new radio, which didn't work fine.
I try typing:
but all I get is:
And now I don't know what to do
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hmm i think its displaying that mesage because its looking to update from the 2708 radio.
My only guess is to try flashing the 2708 radio instead of the 2825 radio.
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hmm i think its displaying that mesage because its looking to update from the 2708 radio.
My only guess is to try flashing the 2708 radio instead of the 2825 radio.
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And that will work here in the UK and stuff?
If I'm honest, I don't actually know what the "radio" does, but I hear the word and immediately think of some little chip inside the phone which communicates with the mobile network.
EDIT: 2.22.27.08 flashed okay. Now to move on
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i have a g1 and i have managed to root it. i have the cyanogen recovery flash 1.4 on and rom 4.1.1.1 and ts really running good. But i want to change my rom to hero but every hero rom i put on it gets to the htc and thens reboots. i rewipe so many times and still no joy but the cyanogen works well. please can someone help as i really like the hero rom. thanks
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i have a g1 and i have managed to root it. i have the cyanogen recovery flash 1.4 on and rom 4.1.1.1 and ts really running good. But i want to change my rom to hero but every hero rom i put on it gets to the htc and thens reboots. i rewipe so many times and still no joy but the cyanogen works well. please can someone help as i really like the hero rom. thanks
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reformat the sd card and follow the dirrection very closely
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reformat the sd card and follow the dirrection very closely
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I have tryed that but still it doesn't work. Can you direct me on trying something else please. Many thanks
1.Are your partitions set up correctly? fat32/ext2/swap? When in doubt, backup and reformat all partitions.
2.Which radio/SPL are you using?
3. Which ROM is it you are trying to use? Some require different things to be set up properly.
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1.Are your partitions set up correctly? fat32/ext2/swap? When in doubt, backup and reformat all partitions.
2.Which radio/SPL are you using?
3. Which ROM is it you are trying to use? Some require different things to be set up properly.
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1.I have the partion set up fat32/ext2/linex I have formated the fat32 but don't know how format the ext2 and linex. How do u do this?
2. I have the 261 radio and can't remember the SPL but I have gone through the steps in the forum on how to root the g1. I even flashed my g1 again. I have a 32b motherboard. That's what it says when I hold the camera and on button.
3. I have tryed many JAChero roms and even the heroblur one. But can't seem to get it working. Do I have to have a class 6 sd card? Or can I work on a class 2?
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1.I have the partion set up fat32/ext2/linex I have formated the fat32 but don't know how format the ext2 and linex. How do u do this?
2. I have the 261 radio and can't remember the SPL but I have gone through the steps in the forum on how to root the g1. I even flashed my g1 again. I have a 32b motherboard. That's what it says when I hold the camera and on button.
3. I have tryed many JAChero roms and even the heroblur one. But can't seem to get it working. Do I have to have a class 6 sd card? Or can I work on a class 2?
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When you went to bootloader mode and saw you had a 32B board it would show your spl there. But most likely you need to wipe your ext partition. And I would suggest upgrading from ext2 to ext3.
Rawdi said:
i have a g1 and i have managed to root it. i have the cyanogen recovery flash 1.4 on and rom 4.1.1.1 and ts really running good. But i want to change my rom to hero but every hero rom i put on it gets to the htc and thens reboots. i rewipe so many times and still no joy but the cyanogen works well. please can someone help as i really like the hero rom. thanks
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did u wipe your ext3 in console before flashing
you may want to clear your davlik-cache.
from terminal
Code:
su
cd /system/sd/davlik-cache
rm *
exit
exit
If you have ADB set up you can format your ext partition as follows (quoted from a different post)
Code:
adb remount
adb shell
rm -r /system/sd/*
reboot recovery
then flash your update
If I were you, I would back up my sd card to your computer and format the entire thing setting up all of your new partitions using parted from the recovery. Also make sure you remember to upgrade_fs after doing it.
My guess is that you have the wrong SPL. However, be very careful in changing the SPL--make sure that your phone is compatible (check the threads).
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My guess is that you have the wrong SPL. However, be very careful in changing the SPL--make sure that your phone is compatible (check the threads).
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i do have the 1.33.2005 spl. i have bought a class 6 sd card. formatted card and partitioned it now installing jachero2.2b. do u recommend or what rom do fink is the fast and stable one.
I have no reason to recommend against the jachero, but I don't run Hero ROMs. Do you have adb installed? If so, when you are booting your phone, run "adb logcat" on your computer. Post what you see when the reboot happens and someone may be able to offer more help.
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i do have the 1.33.2005 spl. i have bought a class 6 sd card. formatted card and partitioned it now installing jachero2.2b. do u recommend or what rom do fink is the fast and stable one.
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hero2 1.5.1 run fast without bugs. pretty much some hero roms after 1.5.1 contain people search fc, no audio for recoring
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I have no reason to recommend against the jachero, but I don't run Hero ROMs. Do you have adb installed? If so, when you are booting your phone, run "adb logcat" on your computer. Post what you see when the reboot happens and someone may be able to offer more help.
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yeaaaaaaaaaaaaaa, its working. its running now and i am going to see if it runs smooth and fast. many thanks to all of guys that has advised me on what to do. i really am grateful
So i ordered a new Class 6 SD Card.
Before this i was on the stock 1GB SD card that came with the G1 with an ext2 partition, and running the latest Cyan mod.
Basically i was just wondering what i need to do when my new card comes. I know i need to partition it to FAT32, and then i was gonna do ext3, and a linux swap. Can i just use sdparted script to do this?
And finally i was gonna try a Hero rom now that i have the SD card that is actually capable of running it. I push it with adb and just flash after partitioning, right?
Is there any way of getting my apps back or am i going to have reinstall everything again? I don't REALLY mind doing all over again, but it'd be nice not to have to. And if it's possible, how?
Thanks for any help/clarification...
dear ally,
there is a app that allows you to back up apps..
p.s. i apologize im not a native speaker..of how do u say..umm ur motherlan
Yes.
First re-partition the card using parted from the recovery menu or using the Amon-Ra Recovery. There are instructions for that littered everywhere in the Q&A and the Developer's forum, just use the search.
To use the Hero ROMs you need to flash the Danger SPL unless you plan on using MicroHero with HardSPL. If you want to use any of the new Hero ROMs they will require the Danger SPL and note the bold. Look up the proper instructions for flashing the SPL before actually diving in.
And no. You don't need to re-install everything. Just use switchrom or BART to make a backup as it will also make a backup of your ext partition. After backing up, just restore it after transferring everything from the FAT32 partition of your old sdcard to the new one.
I just checked and i have 1.33.2005 SPL. I believe that's the correct one, right?
I just tried to push Bart to system/sd...i'm pretty sure i did it right but when i try to store my ext it says it can't open the file.
What am i doing wrong?
Check this out
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Check this out
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Thank you very much...that seems to have worked
I really like this recovery image too
No problem man, glad to have helped.
Download Amon_Ra's new recovery image and look for the 3 way partition option...once partioned, do a data wipe, drag and drop your rom of choice in .zip format onto the root of your sd card and rename it to "update"
Backup for Root users works well for restoring your apps. it can be found in the marketplace. I believe there is a donate version and a free version.
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?
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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.
Hello,
I have a G1. I am not new to the flashing, but I have been with cyanogen mod for a while now. I want to switch to this rom. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=593102.
I have looked at the requirements. I have the Radio-2.22/19.26I. I am not sure what SPL I have(or even how to check it). I have the RA-dream recovery.
How would I go about putting that rom on?. What do I need to backup? I know there are a lot of guides, but many of them are not clear.
Also how easy would it be to restore to cyanogen mod? What would I have to do?
Thank You!
Cough* okay...If you do not already have Amon-Ra's recovery I suggest you get it, search it up on google, it will make your life a whole lot easier. YOu must also search up a tut on how to install a new recovery if you do not know or have Amon Ra already. Second of all format your sd card through the Amon-Ra recovery(press home+power) and find it in the options(look around with your trackball, press it to enter). Format some of your sd card to swap(64/96mb),ext 2(anythng, but not whole sd card memory) fat32 will be using the remainder. Do a full wipe before flashing the danger spl(refer to next sentence/step).Now that you have all those flash the Danger SPL(look it up on google once again) DO NOT FLASH YOUR RADIO AGAIN. Then flash the eclair rom and your done.
Just a little note, Eclair does not have video drivers, so laggy games and youtube/mp4 videos. Just a little heads up.
EDIT: Backup data on your sd card if it's important as formatting it through amon-ra will delete them all and do not pull out your sd card while in recovery or updating cause it will do some funky stuff to your sd card =P
protomanez said:
Cough* okay...If you do not already have Amon-Ra's recovery I suggest you get it, search it up on google, it will make your life a whole lot easier. YOu must also search up a tut on how to install a new recovery if you do not know or have Amon Ra already. Second of all format your sd card through the Amon-Ra recovery(press home+power) and find it in the options(look around with your trackball, press it to enter). Format some of your sd card to swap(64/96mb),ext 2(anythng, but not whole sd card memory) fat32 will be using the remainder. Do a full wipe before flashing the danger spl(refer to next sentence/step).Now that you have all those flash the Danger SPL(look it up on google once again) DO NOT FLASH YOUR RADIO AGAIN. Then flash the eclair rom and your done.
Just a little note, Eclair does not have video drivers, so laggy games and youtube/mp4 videos. Just a little heads up.
EDIT: Backup data on your sd card if it's important as formatting it through amon-ra will delete them all and do not pull out your sd card while in recovery or updating cause it will do some funky stuff to your sd card =P
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Alright. Thank you very much. I have already installed the Amon-Ra Recovery, so Im good there. Is the ext2 for apps 2 sd? Or would that be another process?
Also, if I am running cyanogen mod, do I need to do the danger spl? How csn I check what spl I have. I know what radio, but not spl.
kylepotts said:
Alright. Thank you very much. I have already installed the Amon-Ra Recovery, so Im good there. Is the ext2 for apps 2 sd? Or would that be another process?
Also, if I am running cyanogen mod, do I need to do the danger spl? How csn I check what spl I have. I know what radio, but not spl.
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ext2 is for apps2sd but I recommend ext3 or if you are bold ext4. If you are on the g1 then the danger spl is needed. To check boot into fastboot (power and back arrow) It is right next to hboot (spl is the hboot). I got links to the danger spl (haykuro spl) and radio in my signature.
With any AOSP eclair right now for g1/32B magics, videos do not work at all and games will be laggy if you can even get that far. So with eclair, no videos or apps that use a lot of eyecandy, and NO GAMES.
UberMario said:
ext2 is for apps2sd but I recommend ext3 or if you are bold ext4. If you are on the g1 then the danger spl is needed. To check boot into fastboot (power and back arrow) It is right next to hboot (spl is the hboot). I got links to the danger spl (haykuro spl) and radio in my signature.
With any AOSP eclair right now for g1/32B magics, videos do not work at all and games will be laggy if you can even get that far. So with eclair, no videos or apps that use a lot of eyecandy, and NO GAMES.
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why if you're bold? I always use ext4
so I found my old G1 and decided to install a newer version of android. Did a search and learned I needed to root it first, so I did it following THIS GUIDE:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=442480
I Did every step well. Now in order to install a custom rom, at the end of the page it says:
Download the image.
Rename it to update.zip.
Copy it to your phone's SD card.
Turn your phone off.
Start up in recovery mode by holding Home and pressing Power.
Press alt-W to wipe your device. (You need to do this, or the device may hang at the flashing Android screen)
Press alt-S to apply the update.
There are links for custom roms in the same page but none of them work.. So i searched myself for a new rom and found "Froyo by Lazzo", put it in the SD card and renamed it to update.zip, installed the zip succesfully but when it reboots it just hangs in the black G1 screen...
What am I doing wrong?
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so I found my old G1 and decided to install a newer version of android. Did a search and learned I needed to root it first, so I did it following THIS GUIDE:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=442480
I Did every step well. Now in order to install a custom rom, at the end of the page it says:
Download the image.
Rename it to update.zip.
Copy it to your phone's SD card.
Turn your phone off.
Start up in recovery mode by holding Home and pressing Power.
Press alt-W to wipe your device. (You need to do this, or the device may hang at the flashing Android screen)
Press alt-S to apply the update.
There are links for custom roms in the same page but none of them work.. So i searched myself for a new rom and found "Froyo by Lazzo", put it in the SD card and renamed it to update.zip, installed the zip succesfully but when it reboots it just hangs in the black G1 screen...
What am I doing wrong?
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you need to update your radio to 2708/2825 and spl 0013d, and format your sd card to ext 4.
go here for updating radio/spl:http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=831139
go here for formatting sd card and flashing froyo by laszlo:http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1097920
Thanks very much for your help... but I am so freaking confused/frustrated still. I we t to the threads you mentioned, downloaded a single zip file called "dream2708kit" that comes with the radio and spl. How do I install those files? by selecting on "install zip from sdcard" in recovery?
I tried installing the zip containing the two files (spl and radio) but as I expected got an error saying there are two files... how do I install each one at a time?? thanks very much for your help...
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Thanks very much for your help... but I am so freaking confused/frustrated still. I we t to the threads you mentioned, downloaded a single zip file called "dream2708kit" that comes with the radio and spl. How do I install those files? by selecting on "install zip from sdcard" in recovery?
I tried installing the zip containing the two files (spl and radio) but as I expected got an error saying there are two files... how do I install each one at a time?? thanks very much for your help...
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its ok, i know how it feels, be very careful because the process of upgrading your radio and spl is potentially dangerous and can cause a brick, so make sure to follow every direction as instructed.
here are guides to updating radio and spl:http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=983834
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1098899
fastboot method is much safer, but if recovery method is the only way you can do this, go for it, but be extremely careful.
Thanks, finally installed hboot and the radio I needed, still with partitioning troubles.... lets forget the rom I wanted in the first post, I found this one:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1036283
I have the correct radio, followed instructions and it hangs in the black G1 screen... must be because I am having troubles understanding how to partition the damn sd card!
I am stuck in this step "partition your sd card: swap(64M+),EXT4(AT LEAST 256M),FAT32" so...how do I do that?
I have the RA v1.7 recover, so when I go to "partition sd card" I get the following options:
Partition SD
Repair SD:ext
SD:ext2 to ext3
SD:ext3 to ext4
Which one should I choose to complete this step: swap(64M+),EXT4(AT LEAST 256M),FAT32
When I choose the 1 option it allows me to set the swap size as well as the Ext2 one,
but if I select any of the two other options it just partition the SD without allowing me to chnge the sizes...
Its actually pretty simple.
Ok, so heres what your going to do.
We are going to partition through recovery:
boot into recovery
go to the partition sd card option
click partition sd card
use these sizes:ext 2: 512 mb, linux swap :64, and the rest is for the fat 32 partition
then once that is done, click ; SD:ext2 to ext3 :: Convert ext2 to ext3
then once that is done, click : SD:ext3 to ext4 :: Convert ext3 to ext4
and u now have ext 4!
and there ur done.
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After getting the hang of it you'll be addicted to flashing all types of ROMs... until your not satisfied... and you will try to research how to MOD your own... or THEME your own ROM... haha
just follow what maximo said.. and your all good
maximo360 said:
Its actually pretty simple.
Ok, so heres what your going to do.
We are going to partition through recovery:
boot into recovery
go to the partition sd card option
click partition sd card
use these sizes:ext 2: 512 mb, linux swap :64, and the rest is for the fat 32 partition
then once that is done, click ; SD:ext2 to ext3 :: Convert ext2 to ext3
then once that is done, click : SD:ext3 to ext4 :: Convert ext3 to ext4
and u now have ext 4!
and there ur done.
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Did everything, still nothing.... what do you mean with " and the rest is for the fat 32 partition"? before partitioning in what kind of format the SD card should be? I had it in FAT32
marchking said:
After getting the hang of it you'll be addicted to flashing all types of ROMs... until your not satisfied... and you will try to research how to MOD your own... or THEME your own ROM... haha
just follow what maximo said.. and your all good
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So true.
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Did everything, still nothing.... what do you mean with " and the rest is for the fat 32 partition"? before partitioning in what kind of format the SD card should be? I had it in FAT32
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It doesn't matter what format it is, when you click format sd card, your formatting it to ext 2. What I mean by the rest for fat32 is because your sd card will have 3 partitions, sd ext, swap, and whatever is left of the sd card after choosing the sizes for sd ext and swap, will go towards fat 32.
So just follow my steps again and see if it works, if not are you sure its your sd card? Did you flash the appropriate kernel for the rom to boot? Your supposed to flash a kernel after flashing the rom. Your probably doing everything else right except that. Flash the kernel recommended in the rom thread.
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So true.
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ok well after you partition your sd card you need to upgrade to ext 3 and than upgrade to ext4!! my partition pref is '128mb swap and 1024mb ext4'
haha oops lol i just read more and you say you did that.. so yeah try a kernel or a diff rom lol