Hello.
My phone have system folder 271 mb used, 5 mb free space. So, not install theme and custom rom. Please help me. how to Resize system folder? I have Bad english, do not spesk english. Pardon.
on a rooted phone you can delete some apps you don't need (be cautious, back it up with titanium backup and look what they do. I've got nitr8's list of system apks in my signature
another approach is to convert the system partition (to rfs) in the recovery of a possible custom kernel. At leas hardcores speedmod supports that. Just that can free up some space.
lastly you could flash a full rom with another pit file. I have no idea what the differences are but you can look that up here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=999097
I just suggest, that you do a nandroid (+ titanium) backup before you do anything.
I don't know how else to explain it for you bro apart from the way I did in the PMs and in the theme thread. Unfortunately I don't speak Turkish so there is a bit of a language barrier here. I already told you that Titanium Backup can uninstall apps from the system folder. Also told you that you can do a hard reset and then flash with repartition (needs pit file) or if you want to keep your current partition table use a wipe ROM.
Intratech said:
I don't know how else to explain it for you bro apart from the way I did in the PMs and in the theme thread. Unfortunately I don't speak Turkish so there is a bit of a language barrier here. I already told you that Titanium Backup can uninstall apps from the system folder. Also told you that you can do a hard reset and then flash with repartition (needs pit file) or if you want to keep your current partition table use a wipe ROM.
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I did say, but still have the same problem. I did wipe, I did repartiton. I can understand what you mean. Thank you for your kind interest
try ramads deodexed CWM flashable roms.... you can delete unnecessary apks before you do the flashing. i did it and i have more than 70 mb of free space in my /system folder...
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Yes i know the fastboot trick, but can anyone guide me towards making the nandroid backup files into a update.zip that would work?
I'd like to know too ^^.
Me too.
I've successfully scripted the automated creation of a file structure into which the contents of BOOT.IMG, SYSTEM.IMG, DATA.IMG, CACHE.IMG and SD-EXT.IMG are extracted. The script also creates a valid update-script file under ./META-DATA/....
The only issue I have is that I'm using windows so the .IMG files extracted as a yaffs file system, looses the original file permissions. I need someway to recreate the permissions in the update.zip.
Thats all.
Having a way of converting a nandroid backup to an update.zip means you can very easily cook custom roms from a nandroid backup, and port ROMs across phones using a portable .ZIP format.
Maybe dsixda can help
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=633246
"OR [cook a rom] from a Nandroid backup (under /sdcard/nandroid) [NOT RECOMMENDED]:
Copy the system.img and boot.img files from the backup folder to your kitchen's original_update folder
NOTE: The Nandroid-backup method of cooking is not the best way to cook, because the kitchen may not account for various advanced options that were cooked outside of this kitchen (these options are in the update-script file which was in the original ROM but is not in the backup. The kitchen needs to re-create this file and 'guess' those options). However, it will support Nandroid backups that already have basic features like root, busybox and /data/app functionality. "
You get nandroid backup images by backing up a ROM which was flashed from an update.zip package. What is then the point of recreating that update.zip package?
giant is right with the klitchen by dsixda you can make an update.zip form nandroid very easy
Guys, we're missing the point.
To clarify:
The "point of recreating the ZIP ROM file" are numerous. For example, to create a ROM where the original ROM isnt available, i.e. to create a portable ROM based on an existing set of images in a phone where the phone and/or its sdcard cannot be removed or where we do not wish to remove the card. Simple. But more importantly, the process is a learning and development activity that I want to undertake, its a personal decision, for which support would be welcome.
Secondly, dsixda issues many caveats around cooking ROMs from nadroid backups. It simply doesnt work - I've tried it - thus his caveat is correct and should be observed. Furthermore, his kitchen creates windows based ZIP files. The process is inherently flawed for creating ROMs for linux because the ZIP files contain a windows file structure which does not contain the appropriate linux based file permissions (linux being the O/S base system on android. The restore operation does not work - in stock form - because one looses the critical file permissions, UID and GID that are required in order for the ROM to function correctly, and in some instances from my experience, to even boot up! His update-script attempts to reinstate the appropriate permissions, UID and GIDs, however, and as dsixda admits, the process is not foolproof and does not cover all eventualities, combinations and scenarios. Thus, the issue of permissions, GID and UID remains outstanding.
For these reasons, in my humble view, the issue of permissions is critical in ensuring a successful ROM flash from [linux based] .IMG files. Once this is resolved, the rest of the process is trivial. Indeed, if this one issue could be resolved, then dsixda's kitchen would mature from a useful toolset, to a truly wonderous one-stop solution.
well i don't know what people have tried and got to work or not, but it can eb done and have been done before, one of my sliderom build was done froma nandroid
soo i guess it's up to how much effort you put into it and use the kitchen as a tool, but not only use it, cause then you fail, if you don't do some manual work, nothing 100% automated will ever be a big succes
I have a solution.
I am coding this up as we speak.
My solution will extract the file permission, UID and GID from the .IMG , for each contained file. My script then runs as part of the update-script (i.e. RUN_PROGRAM restore-protection) subsequent to a ROM flash. Thus, the resultant file structure after a ROM update is exactly the same as that contained within the .IMG files.
EDIT:
coding complete.
will test tomorrow on existing phone + sdcard.
The purpose of this exercise is to 'clone' an existing phone software load, as ROM file, that can then be flashed. My script takes all partition images (system, data, cache, sd-ext and so on), creates a ROM that includes functionality that will - when flashing - restore the exact permissions, GID and UID as written in the backup files (.IMG), thus cloning the phone.
I plan to update the script in future so that APK files can be added or removed, and additional low level features such as kernel pre-empting, scheduling and other features can be added --- I think they call this "a kitchen" in Android speak.??
From your description of what you're doing it sounds like you could end up with the simplest and closest to a one click kitchen that allows users with less knowledge to fully backup / restore / clone their phone (rom, personal settings, data and all). A lot of noobs might like this tool big time
Any progess made on this? I have been trying to create a rom for a nandroid backup. When I go to flash it, I get symlink errors and the flash fails.
dazxda said:
I have a solution.
I am coding this up as we speak.
My solution will extract the file permission, UID and GID from the .IMG , for each contained file. My script then runs as part of the update-script (i.e. RUN_PROGRAM restore-protection) subsequent to a ROM flash. Thus, the resultant file structure after a ROM update is exactly the same as that contained within the .IMG files.
EDIT:
coding complete.
will test tomorrow on existing phone + sdcard.
The purpose of this exercise is to 'clone' an existing phone software load, as ROM file, that can then be flashed. My script takes all partition images (system, data, cache, sd-ext and so on), creates a ROM that includes functionality that will - when flashing - restore the exact permissions, GID and UID as written in the backup files (.IMG), thus cloning the phone.
I plan to update the script in future so that APK files can be added or removed, and additional low level features such as kernel pre-empting, scheduling and other features can be added --- I think they call this "a kitchen" in Android speak.??
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Do you have a link?
dazxda said:
I have a solution.
I am coding this up as we speak.
My solution will extract the file permission, UID and GID from the .IMG , for each contained file. My script then runs as part of the update-script (i.e. RUN_PROGRAM restore-protection) subsequent to a ROM flash. Thus, the resultant file structure after a ROM update is exactly the same as that contained within the .IMG files.
EDIT:
coding complete.
will test tomorrow on existing phone + sdcard.
The purpose of this exercise is to 'clone' an existing phone software load, as ROM file, that can then be flashed. My script takes all partition images (system, data, cache, sd-ext and so on), creates a ROM that includes functionality that will - when flashing - restore the exact permissions, GID and UID as written in the backup files (.IMG), thus cloning the phone.
I plan to update the script in future so that APK files can be added or removed, and additional low level features such as kernel pre-empting, scheduling and other features can be added --- I think they call this "a kitchen" in Android speak.??
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Hi, could yo share your script? I'm also working on something similar, and could use a bit of help
OMG this is exactly what I need.. I read all the way to the end and then ARRGGGGGG.. no more responses in months. Have you made this script yet? If no .. does anyone else have instructions on taking a nandroid backup and creating an IMG or ?
My personal reasons.. I have a Craig CMP741E tablet that is stuck in the android logo screen after attempting the factory update.. the one that crashes EVERY1's tablet. And there is no working way that I have found to fix it. No custom roms or factory roms that can be flashed without FIRST having the tablet ON and turn on USB Debugging or already have CWM installed. So I cannot use ADB or any other method I can find to do this.
I have a buddy with the same tablet that is rooted and has GAPPS and everything on it. He gave me a copy of his nandroid backup but now I cannot find anything I can actually do with it. If I can turn it into an Update.zip or IMG I can simply put on SD Card.. restart and cross my fingers.
lilc420 said:
OMG this is exactly what I need.. I read all the way to the end and then ARRGGGGGG.. no more responses in months. Have you made this script yet? If no .. does anyone else have instructions on taking a nandroid backup and creating an IMG or ?
My personal reasons.. I have a Craig CMP741E tablet that is stuck in the android logo screen after attempting the factory update.. the one that crashes EVERY1's tablet. And there is no working way that I have found to fix it. No custom roms or factory roms that can be flashed without FIRST having the tablet ON and turn on USB Debugging or already have CWM installed. So I cannot use ADB or any other method I can find to do this.
I have a buddy with the same tablet that is rooted and has GAPPS and everything on it. He gave me a copy of his nandroid backup but now I cannot find anything I can actually do with it. If I can turn it into an Update.zip or IMG I can simply put on SD Card.. restart and cross my fingers.
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Can you access the tablet's fastboot mode? Turn the tablet fully off, then hold the Menu button and the Power button. I don't have your tablet, but it's a standard boot mode.
Make sure you have the tablet connected to the PC. You should see it pop up in the Device Manager, or by doing "fastboot devices" from a command prompt.
If you can get there, you may be able to flash a recovery image.
Hi, does anybody knows if there is a response for this post??, i am looking for a method to convert the images files that are included in a rom stock (for using with sp flash tool) to an update.zip file. I have no way to use sp flash tool because my tablet has a hardware problem with microusb port and the only way is flashing a new rom via microSD card with an update.zip..
Maybe the solution is in another thread, please be kind and give me a link or at least give me some suggestions where to look for.
What programs is everyone using to open the rom image?
Unaffys.exe then you will need to make a update script see existing roms for examples
great thans so much....
Hi all,
Where can I download "Unaffys.exe" from?
I do not seem to be able to find any info on this file...
Thanks.
I think they mean unyaffs
Only the system.img and userdata.img files within the HTC ROM files (PB00IMG.ZIP) are formatted in yaffs2 - the rest are just raw (binary) data blobs.
I'm not sure that's what the OP meant by "ROM", but whatever.
Note that the Nandroid backup files "system.img" and "data.img" are also YAFFS2 formatted - so if you have been using Nandroid, you can extract saved Nandroid backups (for instance if you are longing for an older version of an app that you formerly used, but hate the version available on the Market).
A couple of notes about using "unyaffs" - it does not preserve time-stamps, file modes, or ownership information, even when running as root on a Linux box (the sources can be fixed up, though - *cough, cough* ). Certainly ownership and file modes/permissions will not be preserved when using a Windows version of the tool.
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Hi everyone
I've got a few questions about flashing an Android phone. I've tried going through KIES but unfortunately they don't have any updates for the below mentioned model.
I've got an GT-I5800XXXMST (Belgium telecom model) that I want to flash using Odin. I want to use the following image: I5800XWJPE.tar
1. Do I need to remove the sbl.bin, boot.bin and logo.png to play it safe? In that in that case I always retain the ability to flash
2. Do I need to edit the OPS file and remove the above mentioned entries?
3. Which OPS file should/can I use? Are they all the same for the I5800? (apollo_0531.ops)
4. Which version of ODIN do I need to use? I currently have I5800_Odin_Multi_Downloader_v4.252.exe
5. Do I need to backup my EMEI?
6. Simple and plain backup tool for upping my current os?
7. Any tips?
Many thanks all,
Tempert
tempert said:
Hi everyone
I've got a few questions about flashing an Android phone. I've tried going through KIES but unfortunately they don't have any updates for the below mentioned model.
I've got an GT-I5800XXXMST (Belgium telecom model) that I want to flash using Odin. I want to use the following image: I5800XWJPE.tar
1. Do I need to remove the sbl.bin, boot.bin and logo.png to play it safe? In that in that case I always retain the ability to flash
2. Do I need to edit the OPS file and remove the above mentioned entries?
3. Which OPS file should/can I use? Are they all the same for the I5800? (apollo_0531.ops)
4. Which version of ODIN do I need to use? I currently have I5800_Odin_Multi_Downloader_v4.252.exe
5. Do I need to backup my EMEI?
6. Simple and plain backup tool for upping my current os?
7. Any tips?
Many thanks all,
Tempert
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1) Yes removing boot.bin and sbl.bin would be safe.
2) No need to edit ops or anything.
3) Ops is same for all ROMS(i.e. apollo_0531.ops).
4) The ODIN version that you have mentioned is the correct version. Use that.
5) Yes. Backing up IMEI would be good. For tutorial click here.
6) Use titanium backup to backup apps.
1. yes, but you can download romfiles without those files in the forums
2. no, you just remove them from the tar archive
3. all the same
4. that's the one
5. better be safe, but I haven't had a problem with it
6. Alexgalaxy's backup script
7. read and search the forum
Go for jpn or jpm . Yes you have to remove the files to avoid hardbrick. Dont worry its been done by dharamg3
use this link:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1125387
After downloading from the above thread thread
Just use apollo_0531.ops for flashing using the odin that you have
Yes it is recommended to backup your IMEI
Use this thread for backup and restore of IMEI
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=888193
The IMEI is stored in a partition called efs
And root your phone before you backup
Many thanks all!!
Verry clear answers
Running 2.2 happily
Yesss!
Any luck with the backup of your original firmware ? Could you share the factoryfs.rfs ?
I have tried to backup my phone with that Alexscript. Although It gave some errors about not finding some directories...
Will the factoryfs.rfs contain personal data?
No, it's your system partition; personal info is stored in the data partition. You have root and your sdcard is big enough for the backup (500MB free should do it) ?
But if you have already flashed another rom, there's obviously no need. I thought about having an original "Orange" rom for when I need to use warranty on my phone.
It's a Mobistar rom. I think I have it but the .tar file was only 200Mb big if I remember correctly. I will try an upload it if I have the time.
Hmm, yeah, I meant Mobistar obviously.
Sounds about right. You can zip it again to save a lot of space.
LINK : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=26789803&postcount=1593
Please do help
I was supposed to provide the file but my net connection died halfway during download T.T
Link to ftf: http://hotfile.com/dl/157265387/9dc5d9e/LT18i_4.1.B.0.431_Generic.World.1254-2184.7z.html
BUMP anyone ??
It takes only 10minutes provided you are running ICS 4.0.4 :l
I'm currently uploading CWM system of 4.0.4 for Arc to Google Drive, but I have slow upload so it will be around 45-60 minutes at least before I have a link for JJ.
This is compressed system and data folder.
Not CWM, not img
LT18i_4.1.B.0.431_1254-2184.7z
http://www.mediafire.com/?113dp1ywv43c532
This is compressed system, data and vendor folder.
Not CWM, not img
LT15i_4.1.B.0.431_1247-1046.7z
http://www.mediafire.com/?c6d3f0qyuo4quso
PS:
IF you add META-INF and proper update-script, can be used for CWM updating
This is CWM backup of the system image LT15i_4.1.B.0.431_Generic World FR :
https://docs.google.com/open?id=0By9xc2HbjMA6dS1vcUV1eHlQdnM
and this is the rest of the CWM backup in case anyone wants it:
https://docs.google.com/open?id=0By9xc2HbjMA6elMwZ0lwX3pjVzg
Take no notice of the date on the files being 1980. I took the backup before the first startup so that there would be no changes to the files and the current time wasn't set at that stage.
Both parts are 7zipped.
duridian said:
I'm currently uploading CWM system of 4.0.4 for Arc to Google Drive, but I have slow upload so it will be around 45-60 minutes at least before I have a link for JJ.
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eryen said:
This is compressed system and data folder.
Not CWM, not img
LT18i_4.1.B.0.431_1254-2184.7z
http://www.mediafire.com/?113dp1ywv43c532
This is compressed system, data and vendor folder.
Not CWM, not img
LT15i_4.1.B.0.431_1247-1046.7z
http://www.mediafire.com/?c6d3f0qyuo4quso
PS:
IF you add META-INF and proper update-script, can be used for CWM updating
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duridian said:
This is CWM backup of the system image LT15i_4.1.B.0.431_Generic World FR :
https://docs.google.com/open?id=0By9xc2HbjMA6dS1vcUV1eHlQdnM
and this is the rest of the CWM backup in case anyone wants it:
https://docs.google.com/open?id=0By9xc2HbjMA6elMwZ0lwX3pjVzg
Take no notice of the date on the files being 1980. I took the backup before the first startup so that there would be no changes to the files and the current time wasn't set at that stage.
Both parts are 7zipped.
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Thank you gentlemen
This will help jj in making a kick ass ROM for us
Qwerty123 \m/ said:
Thank you gentlemen
This will help jj in making a kick ass ROM for us
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Warning, LT15 CWM system.img backup does not contain all files. LT15 has also vendor files, about 90Mb.
If you format system partition, and restore from those backups. You will lose lots of apk. FC everywhere
Suggest you to use LT18 files, less bloatware (LT15 has annoying France applications)
Thank you guys for the links... It made sure that Arc update comes side by side with other devices...
I am on it and done with 90% of the ROM... Only one bug to fix and then its ready for release...
Needed these Arc files to ensure you guys get Original drivers optimized for ur devices and not some ported one...
even if I couldnt manage those bugs I will come out with a Fully functional test release in 24-48hrs....
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Warning, LT15 CWM system.img backup does not contain all files. LT15 has also vendor files, about 90Mb.
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Huh?? Since you only uploaded zips I assume you are referring to my CWM backup img. What files do you claim are missing?
eryen said:
If you format system partition, and restore from those backups. You will lose lots of apk. FC everywhere
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Can someone else confirm this claim? Which apks are missing?
I just formatted system and restored from my CWM backup, a short while ago, when I saw this post. I don't see anything missing, and no FC.
If there really is something wrong with my backup that I can't detect, then I apologise. But, since I have been able to restore successfully without problems, I'm not convinced.
eryen said:
Warning, LT15 CWM system.img backup does not contain all files. LT15 has also vendor files, about 90Mb.
If you format system partition, and restore from those backups. You will lose lots of apk. FC everywhere
Suggest you to use LT18 files, less bloatware (LT15 has annoying France applications)
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You dont need to worry about that... I know what to do ..
Excellent
Looking forward to the ROM
Should this be stickied so that other Devs can make use of arc libs directly ?
hello
i i flashed the s3 theme from here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=49203319#post49203319
but i dont know how to remove it please help me
#panicked
easiest way to is restore your nandroid backup you made before you flash the mod
What I hear you cry - I have no nandroid backup!!
Well now you are going to have to do things the hard way
unzip the mod
look at all the files in the mod
now unzip your rom zip
replace all the files in the mod with the ones from your rom zip
rezip the mod
flash it in cwm with system mounted
marcussmith2626 said:
easiest way to is restore your nandroid backup you made before you flash the mod
What I hear you cry - I have no nandroid backup!!
Well now you are going to have to do things the hard way
unzip the mod
look at all the files in the mod
now unzip your rom zip
replace all the files in the mod with the ones from your rom zip
rezip the mod
flash it in cwm with system mounted
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@marcussmith2626: Dude, its only hard for noobs.
@abhishekr700: I can't help you when you choose to be a noob. You can follow marcussmith2626 if you want to restore your backup files.
If you don't need to restore or if you have not created a backup, then download stock ROM for your phone and flash it with odin.
There are lots of tutorials to flash it with odin. So don't ask me how to do so.
Press thanks if I helped you.
marcussmith2626 said:
easiest way to is restore your nandroid backup you made before you flash the mod
What I hear you cry - I have no nandroid backup!!
Well now you are going to have to do things the hard way
unzip the mod
look at all the files in the mod
now unzip your rom zip
replace all the files in the mod with the ones from your rom zip
rezip the mod
flash it in cwm with system mounted
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thanx both of u
i restored only the system from my nandroid backup and solved my problem
but there is a problem with status bar it has fc issues now
marcussmith2626 said:
easiest way to is restore your nandroid backup you made before you flash the mod
What I hear you cry - I have no nandroid backup!!
Well now you are going to have to do things the hard way
unzip the mod
look at all the files in the mod
now unzip your rom zip
replace all the files in the mod with the ones from your rom zip
rezip the mod
flash it in cwm with system mounted
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thanx both of u
i restored only the system from my nandroid backup and solved my problem
but there is a problem with status bar it has fc issues now
you can try this:
look in the theme for which files it have and then choose this files but from your current romzip or themezip what you used before you flashed the theme and replace it with the ones you didnt need on your phone,when you didnt have some files than its your fail,because a NANDROID BACKUP is allways recomned before doing changes in anyway
Recommend
Only odex version of the stock rom produce these kind of force close problems.
Try to flash deodexed stock rom. It will solve all the force close issues.
But the only problem is that it occupies more memory.
You can even extend your internal storage either by partitioning the sd-card or by swapping method.
Feel free to PM me if the problem doesn't get solved.
Press thanks if I have helped you.
abhishekr700 said:
hello
i i flashed the s3 theme from here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=49203319#post49203319
but i dont know how to remove it please help me
#panicked
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Wipe cache and dalvik cache then flash ROM again, it worked with me before
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