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A Noobs Guide to Getting Started with a Custom Rom on the Nook Color
So you heard about the nook color. How it's a cheap e-reader that can be pushed to the limit and you are wondering how you can enable this power for yourself. Well you came to the right place!
Table of Contents
1. Why you should NOT use Honeycomb
2. SD or Internal instal
a. SD install
b. internal install
3. Restoring to Stock
4. Other Cool Stuff
5.Issues
6. Conclusion
7. Changelog (Last update 1/10/12)
1. Why you should NOT use Honeycomb
So you've heard about how the Nook Color can run Honeycomb and you are thinking that you want to try it. I mean why not? It's a tablet OS and the Nook is supposed to be turned into a tablet right? Well here's how it is. Honeycomb unlike other versions of Android is not an open source release. That means that developers cannot see how it works and have to reverse engineer basically the entire thing. This leaves you will something that barley runt because of countless missing drivers and many bugs from the SDK simulator. Honeycomb is a very painful and unstable experience. Do not use it. Wait for the next version of Android codename Ice Cream Sandwich to come out. For now use CM7. To check on the progress of CM9 (AKA ICS) check out this thread where you can find the first alpha builds.
2. SD or Internal install
The first decision you need to make is if you want to install CM7 (Android) over your current stock firmware or to run from an SD card.
a. SD Install
The benefit of running from an SD card is that you get to keep your Nook's current stock rom along side your Android install. The downside is that Android will run terribly if you do not use the correct SD card.
When running from an SD card use ONLY a SANDISK CLASS 2 or 4!
Take a look at this thread here for why you need to use a Sandisk:
Instructions for installing to an SD card
b. Internal Install
I recommend you do an internal install just because it is more stable and a lot easier to troubleshoot and upgrade to a newer CM version. If you ever need to return to stock it is very easy (see part 3).
To install to your internal memory follow this guide
Remember if you have a newer Nook that came with stock version 1.2 or above you may want to follow the repartitioning instructions here to have more space available to save files.
3. Restoring to Stock
So something happened and you need to return to stock. You need to make a warranty claim, register you device with BN, or whatever.
Here is what you need to do
When you are done you will have a complete stock Nook to do whatever you want with.
4. Other Cool Stuff
Watch Hulu with a hacked flash app
Make your Nook more Honeycomb like with TransformerBread
5. Issues
Help Facebook keeps force closing!!!!!
Solutions:
1. Use Facebook 1.6 or lower
2. Use tetherGPS lite
3. Use a third party app
Use this thread for help
N64oid won't work!!!!
Starting with N64oid 2.0 and above the new .32 Nook kernel used in CM7 does not work with N64oid.
Solutions:
Use a version of N64oid before 2.0
Use an older version of CM7 without the .32 kernel
Use this thread for help:
6. Conclusion
I hope this guide helped you out. If you think there is anything I should add or you have any questions feel free to comment.
7. Changelog
1/14/11
Restoring to stock guide updated for 1.4.1 zip that will work for people with new touchscreens.
1/10/12
New Guide for restoring to Stock that uses 1.3 and the new clockwork to work on the newer blue dot Nooks.
Removed 1.2 zip as it is no longer needed
Removed "Guide" from Changelog
Changed "Guide Changes" to Changelog in Table of Contents
Added link to CM9 dev thread
12/23/11
Added 1.2 restore zip link
Added Conclusion to table of contents
Good work, kookid,
Comment on 2.b. about re-partition. It is an option, not a must so saying "you need to follow ...." might confuse others.
votinh said:
Good work, kookid,
Comment on 2.b. about re-partition. It is an option, not a must so saying "you need to follow ...." might confuse others.
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Oh good point. Will change.
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Good overview for newcomers.
Will return here when I get my NC in November.
Two thumbs up, maybe this should get stickied.
What about overclocking/undervolting kernels?
OrganizedFellow said:
What about overclocking/undervolting kernels?
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Overclock/undervolt is included in the CM7.1 kernel.
Overclocking is built in to the CM settings. To undervolt you need to use the Nook Tweaks app.
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Reverting to the factory original ROM can be done much easier than the link provided. I would post the link but I have not yet posted enough to provide a link.
BASIC! said:
Reverting to the factory original ROM can be done much easier than the link provided. I would post the link but I have not yet posted enough to provide a link.
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Could you at least post the name of the thread? I'm always looking for better ways to do things.
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BASIC! said:
Reverting to the factory original ROM can be done much easier than the link provided. I would post the link but I have not yet posted enough to provide a link.
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Link provided by koolkid was for 1.0.1 but I think it was the standard procedure for any other version.
I'm eager to learn a new, better way.
I just substitute the full 1.3 .zip for the CM7 and gaaps .zips when booting with the original install image and it works fine. I recommend everyone who installs CM7 to the eMMC save their original install SD card for future needs and buy a 2nd one for use with CM7. The 1.3 .zip now seems to be missing from the drop box site though so someone will need to repost it. It was linked in this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=914690&page=29
Thanks for a very useful thread ... even though I already have mine running on CM7 since last month, really grateful for the info regarding the Facebook FC.
I'm still very much a noob at this.
One suggestion for more info regarding an issue which many noobs like me may have: How to expand the partition to use the rest of the SD card. On my 16Gb card, it now has four partitions: Boot, 2x unallocated, and Storage. Using EASUS PartitionMaster, how do I expand the fourth partition ? Do I have to delete the two unallocated ? Any further info regarding this would be very much appreciated !!
If I use App2SD, which partition would those programs go to ? Seeing that I already booted from SD, the Apps are already on the SD, right ? No need to "move to SD" ?
Thanks ahead for the schooling !!
vn33 said:
Thanks for a very useful thread ... even though I already have mine running on CM7 since last month, really grateful for the info regarding the Facebook FC.
I'm still very much a noob at this.
One suggestion for more info regarding an issue which many noobs like me may have: How to expand the partition to use the rest of the SD card. On my 16Gb card, it now has four partitions: Boot, 2x unallocated, and Storage. Using EASUS PartitionMaster, how do I expand the fourth partition ? Do I have to delete the two unallocated ? Any further info regarding this would be very much appreciated !!
If I use App2SD, which partition would those programs go to ? Seeing that I already booted from SD, the Apps are already on the SD, right ? No need to "move to SD" ?
Thanks ahead for the schooling !!
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For your first question: just right click the 4th partition, select resize and then make sure everything is selected.
For your 2nd question: I'm not exactly sure as I do not use an SD install. Maybe someone else with more SD booting experience can help but what I am thinking is that all of your apps are on the 2nd or 3rd partition but when you use app2SD they get moved to the 4th partition.
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votinh said:
Link provided by koolkid was for 1.0.1 but I think it was the standard procedure for any other version.
I'm eager to learn a new, better way.
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I found a link that I could post:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1054027
The simple complete wipe is near the bottom of the first post.
BASIC! said:
I found a link that I could post:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1054027
The simple complete wipe is near the bottom of the first post.
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Unfortunately you cannot use the 8 failed boot method if you replace the stock recovery which most do when installing CM. That is why I used the method I did with this guide. It works no matter what is on your internal memory.
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BASIC! said:
I found a link that I could post:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1054027
The simple complete wipe is near the bottom of the first post.
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I'm probably slow but your provided link is for rooting the 1.2/1.3 NC using ManualNooter. It has nothing to do with reverse back to stock ROM.
And, the complete wipe near the bottom of the first post, again, has nothing to do with reversing if currently running custom ROM on eMMC.
A mod should definitely sticky this...most helpful thread I've read in the general forum yet.
Thank you so much
I just got a refurbished Nook Color and after hours of searching and reading I came across your post. This guide is a like a mother-load of good links and clear instructions. Thank you for taking the time to put it together. It has really helped me understand what was needed to get my NC up and running.
This is a really helpful guide for beginner.
I want to ask some thing about the whole workflow. I've used other Android phones to play with rooting and flashing new roms, but NC is quite new to me. So still need to make sure about something.
In this guide, there is nothing about rooting. And when I use CM7 from a SD card, I don't have to do that and already got the su in terminal. So I suppose if I just flash CM onto the eMMC, I'll get root access anyway. I don't have to root it right now in its stock system, right?
-Updated the Restoring to stock guide to use a 1.3 and the newest clockwork it's on Android Central for now but I might move it over here if I get some time.
zhourj said:
This is a really helpful guide for beginner.
I want to ask some thing about the whole workflow. I've used other Android phones to play with rooting and flashing new roms, but NC is quite new to me. So still need to make sure about something.
In this guide, there is nothing about rooting. And when I use CM7 from a SD card, I don't have to do that and already got the su in terminal. So I suppose if I just flash CM onto the eMMC, I'll get root access anyway. I don't have to root it right now in its stock system, right?
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Nope, no need to root if you are going to flash CM7 because of the ability to boot a custom recovery from an SD card.
Hello my fellow Android crack flashers! So Volk and I have wrote(him) and tested(me) his g2x nullifier for our phones. Well it works flawlessly! Which his thread is here. So with our learning adventures he has helped me port it to the O2x. So here is the run down. This was originally created as the g2xscrubber was insufficient enough for our flashberry addiction, and on top of that if wouldn't wipe our /cache either.
So the domino effect has begun. This is a simple script that will wipe your internal partitions cleaner then a whistle and get it dam near like new status, perfectly ready for a ROM. Like as if you just purchased it and didnt have any data on it nor a ROM and needed to be flashed. And yes it came all tricked out like that with CWM and all.. haha
So here it is...
The O2x Nullifier
This uses a special command in combination with a special file to overwrite the internal partitions with 0's, hence "Null" for 0 and "-ifier" for the fact that it does something. It also formats the partitions afterward, including /cache too! Enjoy!
Some brief need to knows:
1. This is a little lengthy process so please bear with it. The longest wipe is on /data which will take about 7 minutes. Obviously, make sure you have plenty of battery life before running it. I've ran this Nullifier like 20 times in the last two days of first testing and on average its about 1204 seconds or about 19.8 minutes, on average. The Single pass zip is only half of the time of course. Or you can just watch the progress bar. After 20 times of nullifing and log pulling in 2 days, im pretty dang sure the bar is accurate. So enjoy!
2. ONCE THE NULLIFICATION PROCESS HAS BEEN COMPLETED DO NOT, I REPEAT, DO NOT TURN OFF OR LET YOUR PHONE DIE BEFORE FLASHING A ROM OR RESTORING... or you will brick your phone.
3. I will provide help, support, etc. for this, but as always flash at your own risk and I am not responsible if you turn your phone into your next non-aerodynamic frisby.
Enjoy!
Also I have now decided to copy the log to sdcard at completion (thanks to DARKSIDE for the idea). But from now on the log created in /tmp while in cwm is now copied to sdcard as O2x-Nullified-recovery.log. So it will still be deleted from RAM but never lost any more!!!!! muhahahahahahah... love it!
Thanks go to Волк aka Volk for letting me test and learn from his G2x Nullifier script. And also to owain94 for helping me make sure that this thing will run ok on the O2x, since I dont actually have the O2x..
Also if is doesn't work, please we need logs. You need to use a file explorer or put the external sdcard into your pc and grab and upload or pm me the log from your sdcard the file will be named 'O2x-Nullified-recovery.log'
mini change log:
1.2 -> fixed sleep command, 1.2
1.3 -> updated binary script and added /cache info per vadonka's advice
1.3.1 -> Bad zip... reupped
1.3.2 -> zipped with 7zip should work now.. dumb winzip... reupped
skipped to 1.5 -> updated script and binary. Also removed /cache format command; instead do a manual wipe for now
skipped to 2.0 -> updated script and binary again. Manual format still.
2.1 -> No more manual /cache wipe and working progress bar!
2.2 -> Single/Dual pass zip options. Thanks to Volk for error check and darkside for log creation idea. Added support for su660
nice work mate!
Ok so i'm hijacking this post to use while i'm at work (with crappy lowest bid PC) and using this FOR MY TEST UPLOADS ONLY. THIS WILL CONSIST OF G2X TESTS GETTING READY FOR THE O2X... DO NOT DOWNLOAD ANY ATTACHMENT ON THIS POST OR ATTEMPT TO FLASH IT BECAUSE IT WONT WORK FOR YOU UNLESS YOU HAVE A G2X!
Thanks a lot mate
da-pharoah said:
This was originally created as the g2xscrubber was not sufficent enough for our flashberry addiction.
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Remember to read first, if your question hasn't already been asked or answered, ask and maybe you'll get it posted in the Q&A post.
Pharoh, what did you fix I see nothing wrong.
>.>
carburano said:
Thanks a lot mate
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No worries
Волк said:
Remember to read first, if your question hasn't already been asked or answered, ask and maybe you'll get it posted in the Q&A post.
Pharoh, what did you fix I see nothing wrong.
>.>.
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lol nice catch.. was in a hurry to leave from work. Fixed now.
Hi friend...
just tried but it's not working... E: Can't Open /sdcard/O2x Nullifier beta 1.zip (bad) Installation Aborted...
Interesting, there will be a log in cache/Recovery can you send it to one of us and we can have a look. It may have not been zipped correctly. Or heck, I'll dl it right quick and have a look.
Ah, it's not signed. One sec.
new link.
http://db.tt/YeuzWktM
Error status 6...
Did you made the updater script in Linux, mac or windows?
If Mac or windows what text editor did you use?
Did you ever edited the updater script if yes what text editor did you use?
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owain94 said:
Error status 6...
Did you made the updater script in Linux, mac or windows?
If Mac or windows what text editor did you use?
Did you ever edited the updater script if yes what text editor did you use?
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used win7 and notepad++
error with op link or updated link by Волк?
carburano said:
Hi friend...
just tried but it's not working... E: Can't Open /sdcard/O2x Nullifier beta 1.zip (bad) Installation Aborted...
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Волк said:
Interesting, there will be a log in cache/Recovery can you send it to one of us and we can have a look. It may have not been zipped correctly. Or heck, I'll dl it right quick and have a look.
Ah, it's not signed. One sec.
new link.
http://db.tt/YeuzWktM
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OP updated thanks again Волк!
Why not just use the nvflash based v10b flashing released by Paul on modaco. I use that when I really want to clean everything up. Since it is V10b, easy to install CWM recovery using psneuter (thought it is not required) and can be done with a simple dd command directly.
hackworks said:
Why not just use the nvflash based v10b flashing released by Paul on modaco. I use that when I really want to clean everything up. Since it is V10b, easy to install CWM recovery using psneuter (thought it is not required) and can be done with a simple dd command directly.
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Well really thats kind of a longer process.. thats a rom, this is just a tool to wipe clean your internal storage. Basically take it back to like new status, but still having full root ability. CWM will flash the rom of your choice after your done with the nullification process and manual /cache wipe. This will not take you back to a predetermined state (in terms of a rom), it will leave your phone a nice paper weight however until you decide to flash a rom.
nice work!
i have a little advice for you. use this method for the cache wipe and no need to manual wipe cache anymore
unmount("/cache");
run_program("/sbin/mke2fs", "/dev/block/mmcblk0p2");
run_program("/sbin/tune2fs", "-O", "extents,uninit_bg,dir_index,has_journal", "/dev/block/mmcblk0p2");
run_program("/sbin/e2fsck", "-fy", "/dev/block/mmcblk0p2");
run_program("/sbin/tune2fs", "-o", "journal_data_writeback", "/dev/block/mmcblk0p2");
run_program("/sbin/e2fsck", "-fy", "/dev/block/mmcblk0p2");
this create an ext4 partition, if you want ext3 just skip the first tune2fs row, and use the -j option in the mke2fs.
mke2fs recreate a new empty partition no need to fill with zeroes before, so the nullifying parts is unneded, just use the mke2fs. its enough, except if you want to wipe the data for reason.
I still receiving get the error message:
E: Can't Open /sdcard/O2x_Nullifier_1.2.zip (bad) Installation Aborted (Status 6)
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What I'm doing wrong?
ev!denz said:
I still receiving get the error message:
What I'm doing wrong?
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its because the update-binary is a bit old
use a newer update binary.
vadonka said:
its because the update-binary is a bit old
use a newer update binary.
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How can I use a newer one?
Darn it! Ok im on my way to work.. I'll see if I can get around the limitations there an update for y'all...
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ev!denz said:
How can I use a newer one?
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just replace the update-binary file in the META-INF\com\google\android\ directory
pull it from the cm7 kang for example.
vadonka said:
just replace the update-binary file in the META-INF\com\google\android\ directory
pull it from the cm7 kang for example.
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OP updated
Hi Guys I am a n0ob and dont have any idea about rooting or anything also read some tutorials about making partitions and all but didnt get how to make partitions on Sd card...so can anyone help me with how can I increase my internal phone memory of my device?
I am using Gt-S5570 mini so someone please help me with this.
Rooting would not be preferred, still if the ultimate option is rooting then let me know proper steps and ROM for rooting which will not brick my cellphone.
Also proper steps to unroot my cell if I face some problem afterwards and which is the most compatible firmware version which will not brick my cell phone? Officially its 2.3.6
Thanks
coolbud012 said:
Hi Guys I am a n0ob and dont have any idea about rooting or anything also read some tutorials about making partitions and all but didnt get how to make partitions on Sd card...so can anyone help me with how can I increase my internal phone memory of my device?
I am using Gt-S5570 mini so someone please help me with this.
Rooting would not be preferred, still if the ultimate option is rooting then let me know proper steps and ROM for rooting which will not brick my cellphone.
Also proper steps to unroot my cell if I face some problem afterwards and which is the most compatible firmware version which will not brick my cell phone? Officially its 2.3.6
Thanks
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I don't think rooting will brick it.
Here's are the steps.
Upgrade your device using kies
Download upd_1.zip ad place it to the root of your sdcard
Go to stock recovery
Select update from sdcard
And select upd_1.zip
Then reboot.
For partition sdcard
Backup your whole sdcard to the pc
Install CWM
Select advance option
Then partition sdcard
yagyagaire.blogspot.com
You'll get every thing you need from this website..
To unroot just flash stock firmware using ODIN
HIT THANKS IF I WAS OF ANY HELP
dno0b said:
yagyagaire.blogspot.com
You'll get every thing you need from this website..
To unroot just flash stock firmware using ODIN
HIT THANKS IF I WAS OF ANY HELP
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The posts on this site are old. Can you please recommend which root OS I should use like honeycomb or ICS ??
With link from where I can download that.
Also what are the exact benefits of rooting.
Please explain me once in detail as I am all new to this.
Thanks
no need to flash any rom to root it
just follow the second post and download upd_1.zip from here:- http://dl.xda-developers.com/attach...4d1d441903dd16/50a7697e/5/8/5/3/1/0/upd_1.zip
then increase internal memory by going to this link:- http://dl.xda-developers.com/attach...4d1d441903dd16/50a7697e/5/8/5/3/1/0/upd_1.zip
please provide me thread link
dheeraj (dhlalit11) said:
no need to flash any rom to root it
just follow the second post and download upd_1.zip from here:- http://dl.xda-developers.com/attach...4d1d441903dd16/50a7697e/5/8/5/3/1/0/upd_1.zip
then increase internal memory by going to this link:- http://dl.xda-developers.com/attach...4d1d441903dd16/50a7697e/5/8/5/3/1/0/upd_1.zip
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Hi thanks for your reply bro links are not working on my IDM so please provide me thread links so that I can download from there.
Thanks
coolbud012 said:
Hi thanks for your reply bro links are not working on my IDM so please provide me thread links so that I can download from there.
Thanks
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coolbud012 said:
The posts on this site are old. Can you please recommend which root OS I should use like honeycomb or ICS ??
With link from where I can download that.
Also what are the exact benefits of rooting.
Please explain me once in detail as I am all new to this.
Thanks
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Don't use IDM, that's first rule downloading attachment in XDA.
Second you don't need changing OS, also Galaxy Mini don't support Honeycomb !
phone not in list
RayQ1223 said:
I don't think rooting will brick it.
Here's are the steps.
Upgrade your device using kies
Download upd_1.zip ad place it to the root of your sdcard
Go to stock recovery
Select update from sdcard
And select upd_1.zip
Then reboot.
For partition sdcard
Backup your whole sdcard to the pc
Install CWM
Select advance option
Then partition sdcard
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I installed CWM free version from market on my phone and when I try create partion it asks that it needs to install CWM recivery first and asks me to confirm my phone model.
But my model is not available there so which 1 to select?
Thanks
it supports 2.3.6
F4uzan said:
Don't use IDM, that's first rule downloading attachment in XDA.
Second you don't need changing OS, also Galaxy Mini don't support Honeycomb !
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When I try downloading it without idm I am getting same error check this page : http://dl.xda-developers.com/attach...4d1d441903dd16/50a7697e/5/8/5/3/1/0/upd_1.zip
yeah officially it supports 2.3.6 till date. So please guide me what exactly I should do and how? Also what are the advantages of rooting and what I have to do after rooting?
Please help me once in detail if possible.
Thanks
oh sorry for the dead link
and second one was also wrong
download zip from here:- http://www.mediafire.com/?zig495eaprcji1v (but you stated you have 2.3.6 so this may not work and you may need to use superoneclick)
then go to this thread to increase your internal memory:- http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1398797
dheeraj (dhlalit11) said:
oh sorry for the dead link
and second one was also wrong
download zip from here:- http://www.mediafire.com/?zig495eaprcji1v (but you stated you have 2.3.6 so this may not work and you may need to use superoneclick)
then go to this thread to increase your internal memory:- http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1398797
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I already read this tutorial but didnt get following part rest I followed :
You simply need to meet three easy requirements:
Code:
Stock Firmware installed on the Phone (custom ROMS not supported ...They don't need to!)
A microSD with two primary formatted partitions inside (the former 'to FAT32' and the latter 'to EXT4' filesystems)
Ready to Flash to your Galaxy Next via Odin
Thanks
firstly never use rom manager or cwm manager or nay other thing like that on mini
as they have hard bricked too many minies
then root your phone with universal gb root zip file
second see the firmware code you have
then download the same kernel from the second link I gave you
then use mini tool partition wizard on you windows PC to make two partitions of your sdcard
first partition must be primary with same file system your sdcard is having
second with alteast 1gb of space and file system as ext 3/4
a better guide is here:- http://forum.xda-developers.com/wiki/SD_card_partitioning
then ask here again what to do next
thanx
dheeraj (dhlalit11) said:
second see the firmware code you have
then download the same kernel from the second link I gave you
then use mini tool partition wizard on you windows PC to make two partitions of your sdcard
first partition must be primary with same file system your sdcard is having
second with alteast 1gb of space and file system as ext 3/4
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I understood would like to ask how to chk firmware code by *#1234# ??
Then its S5570DDKQ7 .
download zip from here:- http://www.mediafire.com/?zig495eaprcji1v (but you stated you have 2.3.6 so this may not work and you may need to use superoneclick)
The mediafire link? but you said na that id I am using then it may not work. Actually I dont have unlimited internet so didnt download it as you said it may not work. Rest I will do the partition thing once I will get a card reader and will ask you if I will face any problem.
the zip is just of 1mb like a drop of a pond
it do not matters just download it and try it
dheeraj (dhlalit11) said:
the zip is just of 1mb like a drop of a pond
it do not matters just download it and try it
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Ok downloaded but still dnt hv card reader so will buy one and will try nd let u know.
thanks
coolbud012 said:
Ok downloaded but still dnt hv card reader so will buy one and will try nd let u know.
thanks
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no need to use PC to root your phone just copy that zip to root of your sdcard and rename it to update.zip (it would be like /sdcard/update.zip)switch off your mobile
press power + home and keep it pressed till you get anything on the phone
you will be recovery mode then with the help of volume keys go to update from sdcard option and press power/home buttom
then select reboot
you should be rooted now
thanx
hi sorry for late reply what I have to do after I have rooted my device?
I mean after I have followed your steps in the above post?
thanks
all done till now
hi I have rooted my cell phone...and partioned my memory card as primary fat32 and primary ext2 ...what next I have to do?
you can try to modifi boot.img but i'm not sure if work
did the rooting part
dheeraj (dhlalit11) said:
no need to use PC to root your phone just copy that zip to root of your sdcard and rename it to update.zip (it would be like /sdcard/update.zip)switch off your mobile
press power + home and keep it pressed till you get anything on the phone
you will be recovery mode then with the help of volume keys go to update from sdcard option and press power/home buttom
then select reboot
you should be rooted now
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Hi bro, I rooted my cell phone...what I have to do now... All I am able to do till now is transfer apps to sd card using link2sd but that even creating mess now becoz internal memory is still getting full...also what I have to do with root validator app and Super SU (this app is constantly asking for updates)
Please tell me what exactly I have to do now?
Thanks
Hello everybody. After spending hours trying to figure out what I could delete from the system to make room for Gapps on CM10, I even tried to resize partitions, I came to the conclusion that the Gapps will have to be stored elsewhere. So, I came up with a solution, by installing the apps to /data/Gapps and then symlinking the files to /system. So since there are so many people trying to get Goggle Now on CM9, I figured I would make modified Gapps zips for both CM9 and CM10.
These are complete Gapp packages, they actually free up space on the /system partition, and are completely functional. Most of the files are installed to data/Gapps, this way the devs will not have to worry about trimming the ROMs, except to fit on the partition.
I'm sure this will help a bunch of other devices that have smaller system partitions also.
Note: Facelock requires you to log in to an account, to even show up in lockscreen options.
I don't think Google should have any issues with this as I haven't changed any files that where in the zip just moved them around and modified the updater-script.
Installation for fresh install:
1. Boot to your favorite custom recovery
2. Factory reset, wipe cache and dalvik cache
3. Flash CM9/CM10
4. Flash these Gapps
5. Reboot
Installation for previous install:
If you are already setup , you will need to wipe the cache and reinstall the ROM to format system to remove any Gapps already installed. As long as you don't wipe data/factory reset you should be right back where you started.
1. Boot to your favorite custom recovery
2. Wipe cache and dalvik cache
3. Flash CM9/CM10
4. Flash these Gapps
5. Reboot
Google Now Installation for CM9:
Google Now Installation for CM9 (fresh install):
1. Boot to your favorite custom recovery
2. Factory reset, wipe cache and dalvik cache
3. Flash CM9
4. Flash Google Now (online)
5. Flash these Gapps
6. Reboot
Google Now Installation for CM9 (previous install):
1. Boot to your favorite custom recovery
2. Wipe cache and dalvik cache
3. Flash CM9
4. Flash Google Now (online)
5. Flash these Gapps
6. Reboot
[MOD][ICS] The Google Now for ICS Project [ARMv6 & v7]
Symlinked Gapps for ICS Ver3:
Fixed Facelock.
Note: Facelock requires you to log in to an account, to even show up in lockscreen options.
Had to add placeholders in system/vendor for the symlinks to be created, but vendor is still 0 bytes
symlinked-gapps-ics-20120429-signed-Ver3.zip
Symlinked Gapps for JB Ver2:
Fixed Facelock.
Note: Facelock requires you to log in to an account, to even show up in lockscreen options.
Had to add placeholders in system/vendor for the symlinks to be created, but vendor is still 0 bytes.
symlinked-gapps-jb-20121011-Ver2.zip
thank you very much
this reduces the pain while trimming the rom for matching system partition
in this same way can we get google offline voice..?
reversegear said:
thank you very much
this reduces the pain while trimming the rom for matching system partition
in this same way can we get google offline voice..?
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GNow offline for ICS still requires about 60mb. So it will depend on the ROM. But, it works with our Triumph ICS ROMs. And they should be almost identical, as far as I've seen. I use GNow offline with my PA ICS ROM, with no issues. I haven't spent much time on any of the X6 ROMs, as we can't use the newer kernel and still use our phone service.
Let me know how it goes.
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This is great way of freeing up system partition..! So can our device be repartitioned? And make some internal memory available as internal sdcard?
bandukia said:
This is great way of freeing up system partition..! So can our device be repartitioned? And make some internal memory available as internal sdcard?
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Already we have a enough internal memory 1gb. What we need is system partition which is 245 mb needs expansion may be additional 100 mb from internal memory. that is where the pain area.
"Fixed Facelock.
Note: Facelock requires you to log in to an
account, to even show up in lockscreen
options."
what do you mean by this sir?
thanks.
^_^
It is okey to flash this gapps when already some gapps (gmail, voice etc) in our rom? ....
Or we just force to uninstall before flash this? ..
Btw thx dude, great job.... :thumbup:
Ps:im using jb rom by dr.rush
Sent from my Andro-Id using Pulsa
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Already we have a enough internal memory 1gb. What we need is system partition which is 245 mb needs expansion may be additional 100 mb from internal memory. that is where the pain area.
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thats not what i meant.. i was saying that partitioning our phone with what u said and also with some 100-200 mb to make internal memory detect it as sdcard?
bandukia said:
This is great way of freeing up system partition..! So can our device be repartitioned? And make some internal memory available as internal sdcard?
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Thanks, our partitions can not be repartitioned/resized, I tried everything except deleting the extended partition(4) that holds 5 - 17. That is why I made these.
This is the breakdown of the partitions on our phone:
BSydz said:
So, this is what I have found so far about the partitions on the Triumph, I can't guarantee that this is all correct, but if anybody has any input feel free to chime in.
WARNING, THE INFORMATION PROVIDED BELOW IS SPECULATIVE AND COMES WITH NO WARRANTY. IF YOU MESS WITH THIS STUFF, I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE IF YOU DAMAGE YOUR PHONE.
Partitions:
1 (FAT) Mobile Partition containing image folder, which is very well documented around the forums.
2 (crypt/QNX4.x) Primary Boot Loader (PBL) I believe that this is what the SOC uses to boot.
3 (crypt) Secondary Boot Loader I believe this is where the hardware layout is contained, as it changes button configuration and was key to getting back to normal after I flashed the wrong nb0. It is linked to the mobile partition, as the phone will not boot properly without the correct amss.mbn
4 (extended) Just an extended partition containing partitions 5 - 17.
5 (Boot) This is where the boot img is extracted.
6 (OnTrack DM) I think this manages and verifies integrity of partitions 13-17.
7 (ext3) This is where the system/rom is located. This is what you see in root explorer as "system", containing the build.prop and other stuff.
8 (ext3) This is the "data" folder .
9 (ext) This partition holds CDA info, with OEM apks, ringtones, and wallpapers, it seems to be mounted inside partition 10 (hidden) when the phone is on you can find the information merged into "hidden/data" using root explorer.
10 (ext3) This is the hidden partition containing boot images and CDA info. This can be found in "hidden" using root explorer.
11 (ext3) This is the cache partition.
12 (ext3) This is the Caivs, can't find too much info on this.
13-17 (unknown) I believe this is where the phone specific data is stored, including but not limited to MEID, ESN, and PRL.
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reversegear said:
bandukia said:
This is great way of freeing up system partition..! So can our device be repartitioned? And make some internal memory available as internal sdcard?
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Already we have a enough internal memory 1gb. What we need is system partition which is 245 mb needs expansion may be additional 100 mb from internal memory. that is where the pain area.
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Since there is no way to resize any partitions, that is why I made these. Data is the only partition that we can really use that won't require us to heavily modify the phone and be user friendly. Because not everybody who installs custom ROMs is gonna be able to do those types of modifications. This is the simplest way to fix the issue and won't impact anybody who wants to change ROMs.
aeoi said:
"Fixed Facelock.
Note: Facelock requires you to log in to an
account, to even show up in lockscreen
options."
what do you mean by this sir?
thanks.
^_^
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I have had this posted in another forum for a while, the original tread is below. We (Triumph users) did not have camera working in ICS, and still don't on JB, So when I first released these, the optional script that installs facelock was not correct. Now that I have fixed the front camera, I got feedback that facelock was not working. While trying to fix it, I spent a few hours, never even getting the option in lockscreen settings, and finally added an acount one time so I could get some apps from google to figure out what was happening. Then I went in to the settings and it was there. So the hours I wasted was because I hadn't added an account. So face lock will not even show up in lockscreen settings until an account has been added to the phone. I think it has to do with having to have a second unlock option if facelock can't work, like low light situations.
http://androidforums.com/triumph-al...-w-google-now-ics-instructions-09may2013.html
adonwenas said:
It is okey to flash this gapps when already some gapps (gmail, voice etc) in our rom? ....
Or we just force to uninstall before flash this? ..
Btw thx dude, great job.... :thumbup:
Ps:im using jb rom by dr.rush
Sent from my Andro-Id using Pulsa
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It may work, one of the issues I had was the script was putting the optional files in system (the wrong place) and then the symlinks would overwrite the files. So this leads me to believe it may work, but I can't promise anything. If it doesn't work I can add some stuff to delete specific files in the updater-script, or you can remove the files from the ROM zip before flashing. You will want to at least wipe cache before you try these. I hate to say it, but you may have to be the tester.
Now that you guys are aware of these Gapps, you should ask your dev to remove Gapps from the ROM if possible. That would probably be the best route to go.
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reversegear said:
Already we have a enough internal memory 1gb. What we need is system partition which is 245 mb needs expansion may be additional 100 mb from internal memory. that is where the pain area.
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thats not what i meant.. i was saying that partitioning our phone with what u said and also with some 100-200 mb to make internal memory detect it as sdcard?
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Sorry, as I explained above, this is not an option. Big SD cards are cheap now, and how would a couple hundred MB help anyway? If it is for swap, then it would be better to wear out your SD rather than your internal HD. Plus a good SD would be faster.
If anybody has any other questions feel free to ask.;
Thank you Bsydz for throwing light on the so far untouched topic in our forum
Lots of useful information.
Off topic question
Can you please let us know how do we port JB ROMs from triumph to ideos x6. Especially PA Rom
reversegear said:
Thank you Bsydz for throwing light on the so far untouched topic in our forum
Lots of useful information.
Off topic question
Can you please let us know how do we port JB ROMs from triumph to ideos x6. Especially PA Rom
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Thanks. If I had another dev phone I would just build one for you guys. It is a pain switching over cause we never got an nb0, I have to manually swap out the partitions to get it back. That's where I got the info about the partitions. My PA JB is built on CM10, so it would be just like any other CM port except the headphones and most everything else should work. It is older since PA went to aosp instead of CM based. Are any of your CM10 ROMs built from source or just ports? It would be nice to see some of the edits made for our phone. The only thing that's not working on ours is 3G, video/camera preview, and HDMI. But you guys use sim cards so I don't think you would have 3G issues and your kernel should fix the previews.
I'll build a PA JB ROM if you are willing to test it. I have the device files and the kernels except ck's kernel. Let me know, cause I hate releasing something I can't test first.
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im ready to test the rom.
we have both the CM10. I.e built from source and port rom
This one built from source by master abenaigle
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2158624
This one is stable CM10 by Dr.Rush
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2160913
V0.2 is stable ROM presently.
I've uploaded my modded kernel source, sorry... not in github.
reversegear said:
im ready to test the rom.
we have both the CM10. I.e built from source and port rom
This one built from source by master abenaigle
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2158624
This one is stable CM10 by Dr.Rush
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2160913
V0.2 is stable ROM presently.
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CacingKalung said:
I've uploaded my modded kernel source, sorry... not in github.
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Thank you, I am building it right now, just working through the errors from the ICS device files. CK, I got your kernel source, so we will see how it goes. I'll start new thread when it is done building.
BSydz said:
Thank you, I am building it right now, just working through the errors from the ICS device files. CK, I got your kernel source, so we will see how it goes. I'll start new thread when it is done building.
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Ready to test your ROM.. All the best.
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reversegear said:
im ready to test the rom.
we have both the CM10. I.e built from source and port rom
This one built from source by master abenaigle
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2158624
This one is stable CM10 by Dr.Rush
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2160913
V0.2 is stable ROM presently.
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Firmware and kernel of our devices are compatible, I checked when flashing CM 9 from Motorola TRIUMPH, running everything except the data and the camera upside down
Sory for my english
Dr. Rush said:
Firmware and kernel of our devices are compatible, I checked when flashing CM 9 from Motorola TRIUMPH, running everything except the data and the camera upside down
Sory for my english
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No need to apologize for language barriers. Do you think, you could put together a zip of the files in /lib and /bin that are for fb0? I just need the files that you put in to get it working, not all of them. It will make it easier to setup a device files for building from source. I have built the ROM and it boots, but no display, with copybit errors. I think I can get past those errors but once it fully boots, I'm sure things will have to be fixed.
Also, yes our phones are almost identical. Our amss.mbn is not compatible with the new kernel so we can't use our phone after the update. Just like you can't install the newer ROMs unless you flash the sharp nb0. I have it installed on my dev phone right now so i can get this working. I can install the nb0 and everything works perfectly except phone and 3g. It sucks, cause we are stuck.
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How much, I realized you're talking about the incompatibility of your phone with our 35 kernel, 32 kernel but your compatible with our device, in MTDEV M9 worked even mobile network, except 3g that prevents replace the kernel to fix the library and enjoy the new firmware
BSydz said:
Thank you, I am building it right now, just working through the errors from the ICS device files. CK, I got your kernel source, so we will see how it goes. I'll start new thread when it is done building.
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any update on status...?
hey guys, where to find multipackage firmware for ace, only found s5830i/c multipack thread. none for this device.
thanks for all ur help.
dzeig said:
hey guys, where to find multipackage firmware for ace, only found s5830i/c multipack thread. none for this device.
thanks for all ur help.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=39294309
KPH
thanks alot. btw, is it possible to go back to stock from custom rom (ie cm10.1) using single firmware.
coz, i need to flash multipack fw first (from cusrom) before flashing lastest stock, on mini.
dzeig said:
thanks alot. btw, is it possible to go back to stock from custom rom (ie cm10.1) using single firmware.
coz, i need to flash multipack fw first (from cusrom) before flashing lastest stock, on mini.
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Be careful the rom I posted was for Galaxy Ace!!!
Yes, It's possible, I don't know in mini ... this is the GT-S5830 Q&A THREAD so...
but the fastest way to go back to stock is doing a backup before to use the custom, and then restoring it when you want to go back via custom RECOVERY, or FALSHING A FRESH STOCK ROM VIA ODIN
...and in Galaxy Ace it's possible to use directly the lastest firmware, "one package fw"
i know, im using ace right now.
the thing is i was failed revert back to stock using one pack firmware (on mini). am bit afraid it happens to ace either. but now it's all clear, thanks for all ur helps.
edit: whoaa, we can backup stock on ace, it s not recommended on mini. thanks again.
dzeig said:
i know, im using ace right now.
the thing is i was failed revert back to stock using one pack firmware (on mini). am bit afraid it happens to ace either. but now it's all clear, thanks for all ur helps.
edit: whoaa, we can backup stock on ace, it s not recommended on mini. thanks again.
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well, the best way to avoid all kind of troubles is flashing a fresh stock via Odin
I'm using a bareboned stock rom, I deleted all useless apps etc and I chaged the kernel and stock partitions from .rfs to .ext4, so I have a clean backup ready to restore in my SDCARD, so I can flash whatever I want, and then when I get tired I can always return to my clean previous rom and I don't need to use Odin
am a noob so...
1. change the kernel? even for lastest fw?
2. how to change the.rfs partition?
dzeig said:
am a noob so...
1. change the kernel? even for lastest fw?
2. how to change the.rfs partition?
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well... you can change the kernel, deodex your rom, change .rfs partition format to .ext4 format and add more tweaks, barebone your rom... (not for a noob way) or the easiest way!! you can flash a based stock rom with ALL this changes done e.g. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1534804
Viper The Ripper said:
well... you can change the kernel, deodex your rom, change .rfs partition format to .ext4 format and add more tweaks, barebone your rom... (not for a noob way) or the easiest way!! you can flash a based stock rom with ALL this changes done e.g. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1534804
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hey viper, can you tell how to root lastest fw (bvkt6). cuz I tried using root.zip, upd_1.zip, universalgbroot_25 none of it works. thanks.
dzeig said:
hey viper, can you tell how to root lastest fw (bvkt6). cuz I tried using root.zip, upd_1.zip, universalgbroot_25 none of it works. thanks.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2346116
I need to know which apps are included in /system. The problem is that there isn't enough free space in /system in this rom so we could use a script to delete whatever app in this partition that allow us to push su.apk and the binaries
Viper The Ripper said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2346116
I need to know which apps are included in /system. The problem is that there isn't enough free space in /system in this rom so we could use a script to delete whatever app in this partition that allow us to push su.apk and the binaries
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i read those threads.
so all i need to do is changing the updater-script, and delete unuseful system apps, right?
man, your so helpful. thanks a lot.
dzeig said:
i read those threads.
so all i need to do is changing the updater-script, and delete unuseful system apps, right?
man, your so helpful. thanks a lot.
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Yeah, it's because I needed to know about your useless apps m but you can modify the script too
I've posted in the other thread how to add to the script how to mount /system auntomatically
You're welcome dude!
Viper The Ripper said:
Yeah, it's because I needed to know about your useless apps m but you can modify the script too
I've posted in the other thread how to add to the script how to mount /system auntomatically
You're welcome dude!
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i got my phone rooted. ur magical zip works great. once again thank you.
now, i got 50+ mb free space in /system.
i just tried backingup via cwm, it said error mounting the system, bla, bla...
so, next question is how to backup this rom?
dzeig said:
i got my phone rooted. ur magical zip works great. once again thank you.
now, i got 50+ mb free space in /system.
i just tried backingup via cwm, it said error mounting the system, bla, bla...
so, next question is how to backup this rom?
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you can try mounting manually /system and then doing the backup
go to mount and system >>> mount /system >>> back >>> backup and restore >>> backup
Viper The Ripper said:
you can try mounting manually /system and then doing the backup
go to mount and system >>> mount /system >>> back >>> backup and restore >>> backup
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already tried to mount /system manually but no luck: "error mounting the system".
what i have to do?
dzeig said:
already tried to mount /system manually but no luck: "error mounting the system".
what i have to do?
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mm I guess what is your problem
maybe .rfs format , so try to convert your partitions to .ext4 partition, It would solve your problem
use CF-Root-S5830_ext4-v1.3u3.apk to convert .rfs to .ext4 format
Viper The Ripper said:
mm I guess what is your problem
maybe .rfs format , so try to convert your partitions to .ext4 partition, It would solve your problem
use CF-Root-S5830_ext4-v1.3u3.apk to convert .rfs to .ext4 format
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is this the correct kernel: CF-Root-S5830-v3.7-b84.zip?
edit: i think i did it right. now ive converted it to .ext4.
ive backed it up too, and it works.
my next question, where is a2sd script located, am bout to change it to int2ext4 (i didnt find it in init.d folder)?
dzeig said:
is this the correct kernel: CF-Root-S5830-v3.7-b84.zip?
edit: i think i did it right. now ive converted it to .ext4.
ive backed it up too, and it works.
my next question, where is a2sd script located, am bout to change it to int2ext4 (i didnt find it in init.d folder)?
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Wooow I'm glad!! I'm a wiseman xDDD
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dzeig said:
is this the correct kernel: CF-Root-S5830-v3.7-b84.zip?
edit: i think i did it right. now ive converted it to .ext4.
ive backed it up too, and it works.
cf-root b84 work fine
my next question, where is a2sd script located, am bout to change it to int2ext4 (i didnt find it in init.d folder)?
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Well you need a custom kernel to get an init.d folder or create it on yourself but the easy way, flash cf-root b84, BE 1.5.1. or whatever kernel you want, and you'll get an init.d folder support, so you'll be able to flash the int2ext script without any kind of problem
Viper The Ripper said:
Wooow I'm glad!! I'm a wiseman xDDD
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i believe you are, how bout removing a2sd i've mentioned before...
edit: mmm... i found a2sd uninstaller zip, i ll give it a go..
dzeig said:
i believe you are, how bout removing a2sd i've mentioned before...
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Install a Terminal Emulator app and type this code
Code:
su
a2sd remove
But it is not compulsory to install int2ext script, at least if you didn't flash darktremor script to activate app2sd
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dzeig said:
i believe you are, how bout removing a2sd i've mentioned before...
edit: mmm... i found a2sd uninstaller zip, i ll give it a go..
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Well you can try it, of course