[Q] Voodoo lagfix and lots of apps. - Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

hi,
I have more than 100 apps installed that have more than 1.2 GB of data. can i still apply voodoo lag fix? it is safe for me? also after voodoo i will have 2 GB for apps?
Thx for any help!

Yes when applying lagix or formatting with ext4 the applications in /system directory are backed up and after the format the directory contents are restored .
So you will have all your 100 apps intact .
And you will continue to have the previously available space (2 gb) , after applying lagfix

Great
One more question:
I have stock Froyo 2.2.1 I9000XXJPY... I should use update.zip to apply voodoo or use the odin (never used this app before)...?

It really makes no difference if you flash the voodoo kernel through CWM (update.zip) , or use odin to do it .
I assume you are getting your kernel from here ? http://project-voodoo.org/download

Your phone is rooted?

Yes, I'm rooted and yes I want to use kernel from official voodoo site...

hymmm... so what method is safer? update.zip or by the odin?

aureum said:
hymmm... so what method is safer? update.zip or by the odin?
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Both are one and the same
But update.zip method is my preference
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Noob needs your help to understand

Hey guys, I just need to know how far up **** creek without a paddle I am and how I got here. I had a stock JF6, a friend told me to root with unleash the beast so I did. Been running great and aside from using metamorph to install a few swype themes and nav bar themes, it was stock. I had managed to learn a bit and heard clockwork mod was a great thing, and was making backups regularly.
Well since everything was going so well, I decided to dig deeper and install cognition 2.1. Things went fine, until I got to first boot, then I realized all my stuff was gone, should have known and me being changed my mind. So I went and booted into recovery, and tried to restore my most recent backup, well of course it failed when it came to data because cognition had formatted it.
Well after a lot of formatting data/cache, I tried to install the cognition 2.1.zip, got an error message.. Failed to install. After rebooting I was stuck in the att white screen boot loop. So once again formatted data, and this time I ran update.zip(unleash the beast).
HERES my question, now I seem to have some kind of hybrid, on first boot of cognition I got the custom boot sounds and wallpaper. Nothing now, however my baseband is now JH7, and it says something about voodoo lag fix. But still says 'beast .... Teaser' for system info.
I'm so confused, what's the best way for me to get a stable version of cognition running? Ill just install all my data, I just wabt to know exactly what my phone is running.
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Best bet is to flash back to JF6, root, install ROM Manager, and load Cognition from that.
Also, that question its better suited for q&a, not the dev forum
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sdotbrucato said:
Best bet is to flash back to JF6, root, install ROM Manager, and load Cognition from that.
Also, that question its better suited for q&a, not the dev forum
Don't forget to disable lagfix before you Odin.
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Sorry, I just mainly check here and the themes and apps section.. Completely forgot about the other ones.
So if I wanted to flash back to jf6.. Would I just get one of these stock dumps floating around and flash it? Or is there a better way?
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Use the Odin One Click that's posted at the top of this forum. It will flash you back to stock in a matter of seconds.
Sportsguy15 said:
Use the Odin One Click that's posted at the top of this forum. It will flash you back to stock in a matter of seconds.
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THANK YOU.
this is what I needed to know. So basically, odin one click, use any method to root (probably just use a one-click this time), and then download rom manager and install cognition from clockworkmod? and thats all it would take?
Much easier then what I had in mind.
bamathrasher said:
THANK YOU.
this is what I needed to know. So basically, odin one click, use any method to root (probably just use a one-click this time), and then download rom manager and install cognition from clockworkmod? and thats all it would take?
Much easier then what I had in mind.
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Yep, that's all you need to do. I've started doing that any time I flash a new rom, ie, One-click to stock, root, rom manager, flash new rom.
I have had similar issues when I try to flash over an existing rom, plus it is nice to start with a fresh rom, no bugs.
bobbylx said:
Yep, that's all you need to do. I've started doing that any time I flash a new rom, ie, One-click to stock, root, rom manager, flash new rom.
I have had similar issues when I try to flash over an existing rom, plus it is nice to start with a fresh rom, no bugs.
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Data on ext4 survives an Odin flash, so if you are on voodoo, it's a bit more involved than just flashing.
rajendra82 said:
Data on ext4 survives an Odin flash, so if you are on voodoo, it's a bit more involved than just flashing.
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I saw something like this in the Cognition thread, about creating a file called "disable-lagfix" or something and placing it on the root of the sd. Is that the extra step you are referring too, and if so, I definitely need to do this?
bamathrasher said:
I saw something like this in the Cognition thread, about creating a file called "disable-lagfix" or something and placing it on the root of the sd. Is that the extra step you are referring too, and if so, I definitely need to do this?
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Yes. That's the correct method to put /data back on RFS. Once you have created the file and rebooted, a robotic lady will inform you that the /data is being converted. Once this boot finishes, you are at a point where Odin or Clockwork will be able to help you. When /data is in ext4 format, the other programs don't recognize it, and don't work properly.
just for future reference, what type of data are you talking about here? I have no data I'd like to keep at this point, after I bricked my phone last night, I basically tried everything in clockworkmod until I got it back to a workable state so I'd have a phone to use today at work. How am I supposed to make it through a work day without being able to text? its impossible. haha.
So if I have no data I desire to keep, is this necessary or is this a different type of data, important data for the system?
bamathrasher said:
just for future reference, what type of data are you talking about here? I have no data I'd like to keep at this point, after I bricked my phone last night, I basically tried everything in clockworkmod until I got it back to a workable state so I'd have a phone to use today at work. How am I supposed to make it through a work day without being able to text? its impossible. haha.
So if I have no data I desire to keep, is this necessary or is this a different type of data, important data for the system?
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If you noticed in my post I did not say data but /data. There is a difference.
On your Captivate there is a total of 16 GB of internal memory. The memory is partitioned into several block devices. One of these partitions is mmblk0p4, which once booted, is mounted to /data. This directory stores your apps installed from market, your user information, your call log, your text messages, and so on. It has to be working for your phone to boot up properly. Although /data looks like a directory, since it is a link to an actual device, it can be on its own file system which is different than other devices mounted to other directories. On a default Captivate (i.e., before you install Cognition, which includes a choice of two voodoo lagfix kernels) the block device mmblk0p4, mounted as /data is formatted in a proprietary Samsung RFS file system, which is too slow. When you install the voodoo kernel, on first boot, it formats the device in a much faster ext4 file system if there is no file or folder called disable-lagfix in /sdcard/voodoo, thus severely reducing the lag. The problem is that the default kernel, the recovery mode kernel, and the Odin flasher program understand how to deal with this device formatted in RFS. If your block device is in ext4 and you restore the system through Odin, you will end up with Odin not wiping off the contents of /data, which is what you actually wanted. I am not sure if you end up with a working /data device in RFS and a chunk of unused ext4 information, or a kernel not understanding /data in ext4 and hanging. If you are in this state, your best bet is to flash on a voodoo kernel through Odin, which will then understand the ext4 /data. Once the voodoo kernel boots, you then create the disable-lagfix file and reboot, to get /data back in RFS. Then you go into download mode, and wipe the /data on RFS with Odin.
rajendra82 said:
If you noticed in my post I did not say data but /data. There is a difference.
On your Captivate there is a total of 16 GB of internal memory. The memory is partitioned into several block devices. One of these partitions is mmblk0p4, which once booted, is mounted to /data. This directory stores your apps installed from market, your user information, your call log, your text messages, and so on. It has to be working for your phone to boot up properly. Although /data looks like a directory, since it is a link to an actual device, it can be on its own file system which is different than other devices mounted to other directories. On a default Captivate (i.e., before you install Cognition, which includes a choice of two voodoo lagfix kernels) the block device mmblk0p4, mounted as /data is formatted in a proprietary Samsung RFS file system, which is too slow. When you install the voodoo kernel, on first boot, it formats the device in a much faster ext4 file system if there is no file or folder called disable-lagfix in /sdcard/voodoo, thus severely reducing the lag. The problem is that the default kernel, the recovery mode kernel, and the Odin flasher program understand how to deal with this device formatted in RFS. If your block device is in ext4 and you restore the system through Odin, you will end up with Odin not wiping off the contents of /data, which is what you actually wanted. I am not sure if you end up with a working /data device in RFS and a chunk of unused ext4 information, or a kernel not understanding /data in ext4 and hanging. If you are in this state, your best bet is to flash on a voodoo kernel through Odin, which will then understand the ext4 /data. Once the voodoo kernel boots, you then create the disable-lagfix file and reboot, to get /data back in RFS. Then you go into download mode, and wipe the /data on RFS with Odin.
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thank you for taking your time to write this up for me. Very helpful.

[Q] Lag fix for jp6

So I followed the instruction and updated my galaxy s to official JPM/JP6 via Kies. everything works fine so far except I can't use one click lag fix on it anymore. always saying could not mount something blah blah...
I also noticed that there are many ways of doing lag fix. Could anyone tell me which one is the best way to lag fix on JPM/JP6 and give me step by step instruction?
Would really appreciate it.
That's a typical message you get if an app you installed is on SD card. Look in the app settings on the tab "on SD card" and see if you can move apps on the SD to internal. Otherwise: just deinstall. When the TAB "on SD card" is empty again, try OCLF again.
OCLF from the market worked perfectly for me on rooted JP6. Huge improvement.
Diger36 said:
That's a typical message you get if an app you installed is on SD card. Look in the app settings on the tab "on SD card" and see if you can move apps on the SD to internal. Otherwise: just deinstall. When the TAB "on SD card" is empty again, try OCLF again.
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Thanks man! great tips! I didn't even realize I can now install to SD card....
anyway, is there a way to choose whether to install to internal memory or SD?
Which or what is the best way to root official froyo jpm on a device with no 3btn recovery? I would loke to install oclf but need root Thanks
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kb909 said:
Which or what is the best way to root official froyo jpm on a device with no 3btn recovery? I would loke to install oclf but need root Thanks
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YOU CAN ROOT BY CF 1.2,flash a kernel via odin.

[Q] Any Froyo Roms with Apps2Ext2/3 feature support?

[Q] Any Froyo Roms w/ App2Ext3
I probably have this in the wrong forum, I have been using Telus Lite V4 for some time, and have tried numerous Froyo Roms but I always come back to Telus Lite for the App2Ext2/3 ability and wonder why no one has this feature in the Froyo Roms. I am aware that 2.2 (Froy) has the Apps2SD feature but I get a lot more space left over on my phones internal memory with the Ext3. Anyone know of a ROM thats 2.2 and has t his feature? Thank you in advance.
I have been using Telus Lite V4 for some time, and have tried numerous Froyo Roms but I always come back to Telus Lite for the App2Ext2/3 ability and wonder why no one has this feature in the Froyo Roms. I am aware that 2.2 (Froy) has the Apps2SD feature but I get a lot more space left over on my phones internal memory with the Ext3. Anyone know of a ROM thats 2.2 and has t his feature? Thank you in advance.
froyo leak asia support apps2ext2... used it since. month ago....
Any Froyo rom can use app2ext now.
jgregoryj1 said:
I have been using Telus Lite V4 for some time, and have tried numerous Froyo Roms but I always come back to Telus Lite for the App2Ext2/3 ability and wonder why no one has this feature in the Froyo Roms. I am aware that 2.2 (Froy) has the Apps2SD feature but I get a lot more space left over on my phones internal memory with the Ext3. Anyone know of a ROM thats 2.2 and has t his feature? Thank you in advance.
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I am using cronos 1.81, I installed app2ext full in OR update, using the manual from leaked APAC.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=10994672&postcount=226
I am using the apps I had with leaked ROM that I had in ext2 partition. No need to reinstall, just applied cronos update from OR 3.3, then app2ext update, console to mk system/sd dir -there is a warning that only dalvik in ext in update-, but later all the old apps are installed and running
For me this is best option with ext2
Sorry my english
I am using cronos 1.81, I installed app2ext full in OR update, using the manual from leaked APAC.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show...&postcount=226
I am using the apps I had with leaked ROM that I had in ext2 partition. No need to reinstall, just applied cronos update from OR 3.3, then app2ext update, console to mk system/sd dir -there is a warning that only dalvik in ext in update-, but later all the old apps are installed and running
For me this is best option with ext2
Sorry my english
cobasy said:
I am using cronos 1.81, I installed app2ext full in OR update, using the manual from leaked APAC.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show...&postcount=226
I am using the apps I had with leaked ROM that I had in ext2 partition. No need to reinstall, just applied cronos update from OR 3.3, then app2ext update, console to mk system/sd dir -there is a warning that only dalvik in ext in update-, but later all the old apps are installed and running
For me this is best option with ext2
Sorry my english
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i tried the ext2 guide and I have managed to make my ext2 parition,
however when I apply the update file from
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=811132&page=4
goodwin_c post
then do the mk drive as well
and reboot, my phone is unfunctional. everything does not run ...
anyone know what i am doing wrong?
i am using the leaked apac 2.2 froyo rom btw, and flashed the backup that didnt have ext2 support built in.
i want to avoid to have to reflash the nandroid with the ext2 support in.
merged
I merged the duplicate threads on this question. Please do not create duplicate threads or crosspost between forums.
samus777 said:
i tried the ext2 guide and I have managed to make my ext2 parition,
however when I apply the update file from
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=811132&page=4
goodwin_c post
then do the mk drive as well
and reboot, my phone is unfunctional. everything does not run ...
anyone know what i am doing wrong?
i am using the leaked apac 2.2 froyo rom btw, and flashed the backup that didnt have ext2 support built in.
i want to avoid to have to reflash the nandroid with the ext2 support in.
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can anyone help please???
greatly appreciated
I have used the Cyanogen mod roms both 6 (2.2) and 7 (2.3) and when I tried to use the apps2Ext tool, I then reboot and all I ever get is a bootloop. If I use my partitioned sdcard it bootloops, if I use a standard sdcard without the apps2ext hack its fine and boot up, but then no apps2ext. Do either of the above cyanogen mod roms support apps2ext? Also I have tried both GOT and Androidani (or something spelled like that). Thank you again for your feedback. Much appreciated.
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[Q] How to Root Milestone (Updated: Froyo 2.2.1)

Device Details:
Motorola Milestone 1
Firmware: Adnroid 2.2.1 Froyo
AIM: I want to extend the internal memory.
Please tell me how can I increase my Internal memory of Milestone.
Thanks alot..!!
For rooting get AOR (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=796679) and follow these instructions: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=698059
And what do you mean by "extend"?
Physically extend it? Remove unnecessary apps? Or use an ext2 partition on SD card?
Extended means using....SD Card......Your last option ext2
Is There any tool that can do it automatically?
grot84 said:
Is There any tool that can do it automatically?
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Nope, you'll have to root it yourself, although there are some apps that can root the phone. Universal andRoot or SuperOneClick are the two that come to mind.
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i have tried andRoot and it does not help i will check the other one. Thx
grot84 said:
i have tried andRoot and it does not help i will check the other one. Thx
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Worst case scenario, flash vulnerable recovery, install OpenRecovery and root there.
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after you root it you still have to remove unneeded apps from internal storage or create an ext2 partition.
How to create ext 2 partition?
That's what me asking.. x

[Q] CM7 to MIUI

My SGS i9000 is running CM7. So it's rooted and CWM installed.
What I want to know is can I easily install MIUI just by using CWM and a zip file?
Looking at the requirements for MIUI, I should have everything but am not sure about the SpeedMod kernel. I haven't installed it, so unless it's part of CM7 then I won't have this. This could be a problem?
BlitterTwisted said:
My SGS i9000 is running CM7. So it's rooted and CWM installed.
What I want to know is can I easily install MIUI just by using CWM and a zip file?
Looking at the requirements for MIUI, I should have everything but am not sure about the SpeedMod kernel. I haven't installed it, so unless it's part of CM7 then I won't have this. This could be a problem?
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I think, as with CM7, you only need the speedmod kernel when installing MIUI to make sure you have CWM...which you already have in CM7 so you should be fine.
Likely you will need to wipe /data and /datadata before flashing MIUI, just as you need to do when going from MIUI to CM7...so back up your apps.
That sounds perfect then.
Am enjoying CM7, and think that MIUI does like a bit too iphone-y, but I really want to try it. As an ex-iPhone user I might like it
Worked just as you said, took about 3 minutes to install and seems to be running perfectly. So glad I tried it, MIUI looks spectacular so far. Very impressed
Please tell me if this is correct (I'm running CM7 and want to try out MIUI):
- CWM-backup of my current system
- copy clockworkmod folder to PC
- put MIUI.zip on my internal SD
- factory reset with CWM
- flash MIUI.zip with CWM (install zip from sd -> choose zip -> MIUI.zip
And going back to CM7:
- factory reset with CWM
- put latest CM7-nightly on internal sd
- flash Nightly.zip with CWM
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BlitterTwisted said:
Worked just as you said, took about 3 minutes to install and seems to be running perfectly. So glad I tried it, MIUI looks spectacular so far. Very impressed
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Yeah, runs fine but battery drain issues drove me away from MIUI, which is a shame
Lunchbox115 said:
- CWM-backup of my current system
- copy clockworkmod folder to PC
- put MIUI.zip on my internal SD
- factory reset with CWM
- flash MIUI.zip with CWM (install zip from sd -> choose zip -> MIUI.zip
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What I did was (starting with CM7)
Titanium backup of apps and data
download MIUI directly to the internal SD card off the web
Reboot into CWM
Advanced > Clear Data
Install zip from SD card > point to downloaded file.
Titanium restore of apps.
Worked an absolute treat. Only thing I lost was SMS messages and APN.
One thing that nearly caused me concern was lack of cell data connection but it's turned off by default and just needed turning on. Phew.
Ok, thanks. I'll try this today!
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