Ive seen many questions in the Q & A forum about this CWM and figured the best way is to get developers and other main contributors to look at the issues some of the "little people" have about using it. DAF was convenient and easy for all because it was one click for the people who could get that far, and since CWM, there where the 3 versions and this one has yet to really be well touched upon as a full tutorial with the copy to SD not being needed any more. I feel as do many others that a main "sticky" thread be made for it with a few FAQ on this section of the forum so they do not have to search too far away from the main thread they are using and get completely confused.
1. Will doing a backup and changing ROMs using CWM with different partition delete my backup?
2. Will doing a backup KEEP my partition?
3. Is it possible to do a partition from CWM or is the partition need to be carried on a computer?
(this to me seemed to defeat the purpose of CWM with some DEVs making their own partition layouts and not using the main ones that were originally laid out for use, no aim towards DEVs because I know they work hard)
4. If I put multiple ROMs on my SD card do I need to change the partition every time if I want to change them?
5. Is there a way to know which backups are from which ROMs I had used?
(I guess this is asking if they can change the name?)
6. How do I know when to "Wipe Cache Partition"?
I know there is *THIS* thread, however there are surely some differences between the copy of those files and not needing to copy amongst other things to which the "new" people do not understand.
If this is just a bother and hindrance to you all, I understand the deletion of this thread, however it did take quite a while to plan out what to write, and what not to should you choose to do so and I would give the answers, however even I do not know all of them and so I leave this to you all for debate. NO PUBLIC BASHING PLEASE
Dude, this forum is for posting dev projects. Why on earth do you think its ok to post a questions topic in here when we have a dedicated questions forum?!?!
TheATHEiST said:
Dude, this forum is for posting dev projects. Why on earth do you think its ok to post a questions topic in here when we have a dedicated questions forum?!?!
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I said it could be moved or deleted just the questions are not very well maintained in that DEDICATED (? HA) forum there are multiple posts of the same and I felt that since there is a sticky thread here that could answer the forum issue of the DEVELOPED CWM program this should be brought to the attention and as such is a DEV related issue. It can and most likely will be moved, do you have an answer to any of the issues the people asked?
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Dude, this forum is for posting dev projects. Why on earth do you think its ok to post a questions topic in here when we have a dedicated questions forum?!?!
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now that it's been moved, nobody will discuss the answers and it's a pointless post.
harrystone33 said:
1. Will doing a backup and changing ROMs using CWM with different partition delete my backup?
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No this will not delete your back up as it is saved on yor SD card when you do the back up.
harrystone33 said:
2. Will doing a backup KEEP my partition?
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This I am not really sure of as I am not a dev but I think it does as the backup is just a backup of your settings, personal information, your gmail account associated with your Android, boot data, and any cache data that you have built up.
harrystone33 said:
3. Is it possible to do a partition from CWM or is the partition need to be carried on a computer?
(this to me seemed to defeat the purpose of CWM with some DEVs making their own partition layouts and not using the main ones that were originally laid out for use, no aim towards DEVs because I know they work hard)
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You can partition your SD card with CWM but I do not think you can do a system portion as CWM is what creats the system portion when you flash it. It creates a partition in the CWM.
harrystone33 said:
4. If I put multiple ROMs on my SD card do I need to change the partition every time if I want to change them?
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Once again I am not a dev (yet) and I am not 100% sure of this. But I would say if the ROMs you have stored on SD card need different portition sizes then yes you will need to change the partition size when you change ROMs. If they require the same partition size then no you do not need to change the partition size.
harrystone33 said:
5. Is there a way to know which backups are from which ROMs I had used?
(I guess this is asking if they can change the name?)
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You should be able to manually go into your SD card with a computer and change the name on the backup file, but I do not know if this will interfer with CWM being able to detect the backup file. So you might want to write down the original full name of the file befor you change it.
harrystone33 said:
6. How do I know when to "Wipe Cache Partition"?
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As a rule of thumb I would not delete my cache unless I was about to flash a new ROM.
Also check out my guide I wrote in linked in my sig, you might find it useful.
Hope this helps you out some.
Related
I cannot find a definitive guide/how to on how to keep from installing all my apps after I flash a new rom. Anyone have a simple way of doing it?
--Steve
appzattak said:
I cannot find a definitive guide/how to on how to keep from installing all my apps after I flash a new rom. Anyone have a simple way of doing it?
--Steve
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+1 me too!
Simple way = Titanium Backup. The paid version retains the links to market, the free version does not.
Simple answer is...
Don't wipe ext partition and make sure your new rom supports a2sd. (And do NOT clutter up any threads asking "does this support a2sd? The answer is yes. They pretty much all do now. Stop being such a noob and do a little reading, would ya?)
Long answer is that the short answer will "usually" work, but there are going to be times when you just need to wipe everything....
subliminalurge said:
Simple answer is...
Don't wipe ext partition and make sure your new rom supports a2sd.
Long answer is that the short answer will "usually" work, but there are going to be times when you just need to wipe everything....
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If you retain apps on your ext partition make sure you run "fix UID mismatches" under the "other" menu in recovery.
danknee said:
If you retain apps on your ext partition make sure you run "fix UID mismatches" under the "other" menu in recovery.
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Not always necessary, but still a good thing to try before proceeding with a full wipe. (And always worth giving a shot. It can't actually "hurt" anything. Worst case scenario is it leaves you exactly like you were.)
Is there anyway to export the backups created in clockwork? I have a couple of roms setup the way I like and backed up. I want to export them to my computer to clear some room on my sd card but want to make sure I can flash them as needed. Any issues with just cutting and pasting them?
crxin said:
Is there anyway to export the backups created in clockwork? I have a couple of roms setup the way I like and backed up. I want to export them to my computer to clear some room on my sd card but want to make sure I can flash them as needed. Any issues with just cutting and pasting them?
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I've never done it, but I don't see why copying them to your Pc would mess things up. I think that would work just fine. I'd do a test run if I were you, but should be fine.
EDIT: and before someone else says it this really belong in Q&A not development.
ok sorry maybe someone could move it for me.
There ain't be a Q&A section in these parts.
cstrife999 said:
I've never done it, but I don't see why copying them to your Pc would mess things up. I think that would work just fine. I'd do a test run if I were you, but should be fine.
EDIT: and before someone else says it this really belong in Q&A not development.
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To the OP. Yes you can. Just copy the backup onto your computer and you can delete it from your SD card. And if you want it back, just copy it back on. No problems at all
Awesome thanks for the information.
Sent from my DROIDX using XDA App
Cleaned. In the future, you can all keep your testy comments to yourselves and just PM me to move the thread, which I will almost certainly find and move anyway (like I did this one.) Keep it civil. You just clutter the thread with flaming, which makes it harder for n00bs to find answers, which results in... more threads in the wrong section!
It's the great Circle of Life.
Hi. Maybe few words about me first. I'm not a developer, I don't know how to do it and I have to ask more experienced users. Ok that's it, to the point now. Ah, and I didn't know if this thread was proper to be posted in Development sub-forum, so it's here. If it was possible, if the thread meets requirements to be there, maybe it's possible to move it there? I'm not sure how many devs visit those section, so obviously there is greater chance for finding an answer there, but again, I wasn't sure if it was right.
While I was a G1 user one genius known as "Firerat" created very nasty script - it allowed users to manually, by simply creating a .txt file on sdcard with proper values and running a .zip from recovery, resize partitions like /system, /data and /cache on the phone. I don't know if you're familiar with G1 stuff, but previous there was only one way to chage partitions and it was achieved by custom SPL called Haykuro SPL. This modification (MTD part hack) was created because of need for even more space on /data and allowed to shrink /system and /cache to smallest value possible, so /data took up as much space as it was possible. Here is source thread in G1 Development section:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=717874
There you can dive in details, because my knowledge and understanding in this things end very quickly .
On HD2, we have come a great way. From pure Windows Mobile, it was possible to run Linux kernel from sdcard by HaRET.exe, then run Android. After few month team of gods gave us MAGLDR, a tool that allows us to replace Windows Mobile from NAND with Android system. Then after few more weeks someone made Clockworkmod Recovery possible, giving us posibilty to create partitions on sdcard, do a nandroid backup/restore. But one MAJOR thing wasn't done as it should. Recovery in theory should give us possibility to flash ROMs from sdcard without need of computer. And theoretically it's possible, but... Yes, you have to have proper partition configuration flashed by DAF.exe with PC before. Imagine what a great obstacle it is for diagnosed with ORD!
Now you realise what I'm talking about? Combine these two things and bam! I'm just asking, just giving you an idea. Maybe it is possible to adapt those scripts to HD2 and replace old habits (flashing recovery by DAF.exe on PC) with simple script and one .txt file!
Again, maybe it's not possible since we are still using old SPL from WM times. Maybe MAGLDR is build in such way that those scripts are not possible. Maybe there is a thousand reasons... but I've never seen such an idea.
So please, is there one person who are good in this stuff and can explain me wether it's possible or not?
So maybe I can rest assured that I have to cure my ORD
OR
we can move on to work on making this idea reality .
cure for ORD....
I DON'T THINK SO.
Flashed from my fingers to your face
On a serious note, though, have you looked at clk? It is supposed to be useable without a pc. Therefore you can configure the partition on your phone. Is my understanding of that correct?
Maybe T-Macgnolia can explain this better than I .
I'm still trying to get my head round it, before I commit to changing over to clk...
Flashed from my fingers to your face
raven_raven said:
Hi. Maybe few words about me first. I'm not a developer, I don't know how to do it and I have to ask more experienced users. Ok that's it, to the point now. Ah, and I didn't know if this thread was proper to be posted in Development sub-forum, so it's here. If it was possible, if the thread meets requirements to be there, maybe it's possible to move it there? I'm not sure how many devs visit those section, so obviously there is greater chance for finding an answer there, but again, I wasn't sure if it was right.
While I was a G1 user one genius known as "Firerat" created very nasty script - it allowed users to manually, by simply creating a .txt file on sdcard with proper values and running a .zip from recovery, resize partitions like /system, /data and /cache on the phone. I don't know if you're familiar with G1 stuff, but previous there was only one way to chage partitions and it was achieved by custom SPL called Haykuro SPL. This modification (MTD part hack) was created because of need for even more space on /data and allowed to shrink /system and /cache to smallest value possible, so /data took up as much space as it was possible. Here is source thread in G1 Development section:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=717874
There you can dive in details, because my knowledge and understanding in this things end very quickly .
On HD2, we have come a great way. From pure Windows Mobile, it was possible to run Linux kernel from sdcard by HaRET.exe, then run Android. After few month team of gods gave us MAGLDR, a tool that allows us to replace Windows Mobile from NAND with Android system. Then after few more weeks someone made Clockworkmod Recovery possible, giving us posibilty to create partitions on sdcard, do a nandroid backup/restore. But one MAJOR thing wasn't done as it should. Recovery in theory should give us possibility to flash ROMs from sdcard without need of computer. And theoretically it's possible, but... Yes, you have to have proper partition configuration flashed by DAF.exe with PC before. Imagine what a great obstacle it is for diagnosed with ORD!
Now you realise what I'm talking about? Combine these two things and bam! I'm just asking, just giving you an idea. Maybe it is possible to adapt those scripts to HD2 and replace old habits (flashing recovery by DAF.exe on PC) with simple script and one .txt file!
Again, maybe it's not possible since we are still using old SPL from WM times. Maybe MAGLDR is build in such way that those scripts are not possible. Maybe there is a thousand reasons... but I've never seen such an idea.
So please, is there one person who are good in this stuff and can explain me wether it's possible or not?
So maybe I can rest assured that I have to cure my ORD
OR
we can move on to work on making this idea reality .
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Hello raven_raven,
This is indeed a good idea and can make our HD2 PC independable. I will support you as much I can.
Though I have some questions for you.
Q1: Is it possible for this script to brick our device?
Q2: Can we choose the partitions which we resize (for example I would like to resize only /system, /userdata and /cache and leave the others as is) and if yes the other partitions /boot, /recovery will be formated or data will be kept as is?
Q3: What the bootloader has to do with it?
Q4: What SPL has to do with it?
For your knowledge in HD2 their are 2 bootloaders, MAGLDR and cLK (cedesmith's Little Kernel) which makes HD2 a native android device.
In MAGLDR partitions are made along with the flashing of CWM with the help of DAF.exe
In cLK partitions are directly managed by the bootloader when flashed.
malybru said:
On a serious note, though, have you looked at clk? It is supposed to be useable without a pc. Therefore you can configure the partition on your phone. Is my understanding of that correct?
Maybe T-Macgnolia can explain this better than I .
I'm still trying to get my head round it, before I commit to changing over to clk...
Flashed from my fingers to your face
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Tried cLK, but it can't change partitions as you would like it to, you can't change it on the go without PC.
zach.antre said:
Hello raven_raven,
This is indeed a good idea and can make our HD2 PC independable. I will support you as much I can.
Though I have some questions for you.
Q1: Is it possible for this script to brick our device?
Q2: Can we choose the partitions which we resize (for example I would like to resize only /system, /userdata and /cache and leave the others as is) and if yes the other partitions /boot, /recovery will be formated or data will be kept as is?
Q3: What the bootloader has to do with it?
Q4: What SPL has to do with it?
For your knowledge in HD2 their are 2 bootloaders, MAGLDR and cLK (cedesmith's Little Kernel) which makes HD2 a native android device.
In MAGLDR partitions are made along with the flashing of CWM with the help of DAF.exe
In cLK partitions are directly managed by the bootloader when flashed.
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A1: No, it is not possible. Firerat is genius and he does masterpiece of scripting, those scripts are 100% safe. It will of course break you ROM, but simple nandroid backup/flashing a new ROM will fix it.
A2: We resize /system, /data and /cache. You simply put two values in text files, i.e.:
Code:
mtd 130 2
First number is how many mb you want to spend on /system, second on /cache. Rest of internal memory is used by /data. /boot and /recovery are not touched by this script.
A3: I don't know for sure, just connected it to Haykuro SPL, which also changed partitions back then.
A4: Don't know for sure, I'm simply intermediate in this stuff, just wanted to pass an idea, I don't have required knowledge and experience to make this idea come true.
I know that there are 2 bootloaders, but I don't know how they work and how far you can modify partitions from recovery by using each of them. HD2 obviously isn't a native Android phone and regarding that either this idea may be impossible to implement or has to be completely redesigned. I really don't know .
Just wanted to pass an idea, but I'm terribly dissapointed how little response I received...
Well you would have more people responsed if you were posting in development forum under the label [call for development].
cLK is modified "little kernel" for HD2...
since there is no danger of bricking our device I am going to test it and report.
Sent from my Nexus One using XDA App
zach.antre said:
Well you would have more people responsed if you were posting in development forum under the label [call for development].
cLK is modified "little kernel" for HD2...
since there is no danger of bricking our device I am going to test it and report.
Sent from my Nexus One using XDA App
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Great thing to see that someone tries. Be warned though, I'm not responsible for any data loss and damages or whatever, as always . Please be sure that you read original thread and understood how this script is working.
Maybe I'll ask a mod to move this thread to Development section...
raven_raven said:
Great thing to see that someone tries. Be warned though, I'm not responsible for any data loss and damages or whatever, as always . Please be sure that you read original thread and understood how this script is working.
Maybe I'll ask a mod to move this thread to Development section...
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Yeah i did, don't worry about it.
I have read the original thread, i have compared the different devices mount points (as much i could) and conclude that is the same.
What i have also noticed is that kernel must be patch in order for this script to work and the script checks for a specific bootloader? I'm not sure, i need to restudy that thread.
Anyway, I tried using the script but didn't happen anything.
I formated all partitions except /boot and /recovery
I first created the mtdpartmap.txt in SD root and flashed via CWM the script FR-recovery-v1.5.8-CustomMTD_S.zip
Then reboot and again to recovery
Flashed ROM and then flashed FR-boot-v1.5.8-CustomMTD_S.zip
Reboot to ROM worked fine.
I run terminal
#df
Sizes where the same as before
Exactly, first you apply new partition map to recovery, next you install ROM in those new partitions either by flashing or nandroid backup-ing, then patch kernel to work with this new layout.
Huh, it would be too easy to simply run it and bam! it works. Even Firerat made different scripts for different devices. I'm curious what's the problem. Is recovery on a different level than those in native Android devices, which means that it can't change partition size? Or is it just problem of adjusting script to HD2 like it was done for Hero or Evo? I wonder if Firerat would like to investigate, but it would be impossible to achieve it without HD2, and from what I know he does not have one.
What person should I ask to move my thread to another section?
raven_raven said:
Exactly, first you apply new partition map to recovery, next you install ROM in those new partitions either by flashing or nandroid backup-ing, then patch kernel to work with this new layout.
Huh, it would be too easy to simply run it and bam! it works. Even Firerat made different scripts for different devices. I'm curious what's the problem. Is recovery on a different level than those in native Android devices, which means that it can't change partition size? Or is it just problem of adjusting script to HD2 like it was done for Hero or Evo? I wonder if Firerat would like to investigate, but it would be impossible to achieve it without HD2, and from what I know he does not have one.
What person should I ask to move my thread to another section?
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Well, I guess Firerat need to come by and post a thread in HD2 Dev forum since it is his work.
He could ask what info he needs for the HD2 such as partition layout and filesystem in each partition etc... I am sure many people are willing to help with that.
I also think that SPL is locking the partition tables (not sure) and the way we are flashing just overcome that. Else when i used the script should have f**cked up my partitioning.
You can ask an HD2 moderator to move this thread but first ask for Firerat permission.
Hi,
I am running a SD rom and want to install a Nand.
How would I do this?
the normal way, , , 2.08.hspl,any radio 2.07.50 or higher (with a .50. in it, higher than 2,07), magldr, cwm of the correct size,then the rom. the fact you have android on sd is completely besides the point.
samsamuel said:
the normal way, , , 2.08.hspl,any radio 2.07.50 or higher (with a .50. in it, higher than 2,07), magldr, cwm of the correct size,then the rom. the fact you have android on sd is completely besides the point.
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I have SD as I was advised by "a XDA expert" so make of that what you will.
sorry, that means nothing unless you clarify why having sd would be an issue, ,, do you mean you have an sd rom you want to dual boot alongside a nand? do you mean you want to move the sd rom onto nand? or just simply flash a new rom onto nand and forget about the sd one??
more detail of what you want to do is needed, please.
samsamuel said:
sorry, that means nothing unless you clarify why having sd would be an issue, ,, do you mean you have an sd rom you want to dual boot alongside a nand? do you mean you want to move the sd rom onto nand? or just simply flash a new rom onto nand and forget about the sd one??
more detail of what you want to do is needed, please.
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I should of been more clear.
I am booting from a SD card and now I want to move onto NAND. And I want to flash a new rom and forget about the old one.
I have looked everywhere for videos to move from SD onto NANd but couldn't find any.
The rom is:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1264828
Does it matter what size the SD card is?
xda_apprentice said:
I should of been more clear.
I am booting from a SD card and now I want to move onto NAND. And I want to flash a new rom and forget about the old one.
I have looked everywhere for videos to move from SD onto NANd but couldn't find any.
The rom is:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1264828
Does it matter what size the SD card is?
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Then that is easy, all you need to do is what was previously posted. I would start by visiting this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1090783&highlight=toolkit
Download that program as it will do everything that you need to do to get prepared for a Nand rom. There is a video there of how to use it.
You basically Task 29, then you install MAGLDR 1.13. Once that is done you will install Clockwork recovery (you will need to check that Rom thread you want for the appropriate recovery size).
Once you have your recovery set up you just place your chosen Rom onto the card and flash it from recovery.
And no it doesn't matter what size your card is unless you plan on doing apps2sd.
chrisrj28 said:
Then that is easy, all you need to do is what was previously posted. I would start by visiting this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1090783&highlight=toolkit
Download that program as it will do everything that you need to do to get prepared for a Nand rom. There is a video there of how to use it.
You basically Task 29, then you install MAGLDR 1.13. Once that is done you will install Clockwork recovery (you will need to check that Rom thread you want for the appropriate recovery size).
Once you have your recovery set up you just place your chosen Rom onto the card and flash it from recovery.
And no it doesn't matter what size your card is unless you plan on doing apps2sd.
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I can't check the rom thread. If you clicked on the link I potsed it doesn't tell you anything about installing.
I need to know how install this on my phone and not SD.
Have you thoroughly read his post? he has said everything you need to do, and I will mark them out for you !
chrisrj28 said:
Then that is easy, all you need to do is what was previously posted. I would start by visiting this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1090783&highlight=toolkit
Download that program as it will do everything that you need to do to get prepared for a Nand rom. There is a video there of how to use it.
You basically1- Task 29, then you 2- install MAGLDR 1.13. Once that is done you will 3- install Clockwork recovery (you will need to check that Rom thread you want for the appropriate recovery size).
Once you have your recovery set up you just4- place your chosen Rom onto the card and flash it from recovery.
And no it doesn't matter what size your card is unless you plan on doing apps2sd.
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xda_apprentice said:
I can't check the rom thread. If you clicked on the link I potsed it doesn't tell you anything about installing.
I need to know how install this on my phone and not SD.
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Furthermore, The link you posted assumes you know how to install it. It is only giving you out the partition size :
Download:
V1.1 Magldr:
EU version: MIRROR 1 - MIRROR 2 (5/150/5 + EXT2/3/4)
Tmous version: MIRROR 1 - MIRROR 2 (5/445/5)
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(Cache/System/boot) ---- (you can ignore "boot", you probably won't need it)
Choose the size depending on your device.
Marvlesz said:
Have you thoroughly read his post? he has said everything you need to do, and I will mark them out for you !
Furthermore, The link you posted assumes you know how to install it. It is only giving you out the partition size :
(Cache/System/boot) ---- (you can ignore "boot", you probably won't need it)
Choose the size depending on your device.
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Thank you for clarifying that for him, gosh try to help a guy out
best radio is 2.15.50.14.........NEVER 2.15.51......................nothing with 51 in
there are a lot of threads giving info about this
Marvlesz said:
Have you thoroughly read his post? he has said everything you need to do, and I will mark them out for you !
Furthermore, The link you posted assumes you know how to install it. It is only giving you out the partition size :
(Cache/System/boot) ---- (you can ignore "boot", you probably won't need it)
Choose the size depending on your device.
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Listen Mr 191 Thanks, I can tell how long you been here ! Not everyone is on the same level! I am sure you were as bad, or even worse than people who just STARTED knowing about flashinh!
It maybe easy for you! But have a thought for SOME who HAVE NO IDEA !!
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Marvlesz said:
Have you thoroughly read his post? he has said everything you need to do, and I will mark them out for you !
Furthermore, The link you posted assumes you know how to install it. It is only giving you out the partition size :
(Cache/System/boot) ---- (you can ignore "boot", you probably won't need it)
Choose the size depending on your device.
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I HAVE NO IDEA WHAT PARTION SIZE I HAVE TO DO! It would HELP if the developer TOLD us what size we need!
SOMEONE TELL ME WHAT SIZE DO I NEED TO PARTITION?
Marvlesz said:
Have you thoroughly read his post? he has said everything you need to do, and I will mark them out for you !
Furthermore, The link you posted assumes you know how to install it. It is only giving you out the partition size :
(Cache/System/boot) ---- (you can ignore "boot", you probably won't need it)
Choose the size depending on your device.
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xda_apprentice said:
Listen Mr 191 Thanks, I can tell how long you been here ! Not everyone is on the same level! I am sure you were as bad, or even worse than people who just STARTED knowing about flashinh!
It maybe easy for you! But have a thought for SOME who HAVE NO IDEA !!
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I HAVE NO IDEA WHAT PARTION SIZE I HAVE TO DO! It would HELP if the developer TOLD us what size we need!
SOMEONE TELL ME WHAT SIZE DO I NEED TO PARTITION?
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Ok I don't normally flame people but you are asking for it my friend. We are simply attempting to help you, I listed the steps required in my post and then Marvlesz highlighted the important items and even posted the following:
Download:
V1.1 Magldr:
EU version: MIRROR 1 - MIRROR 2 (5/150/5 + EXT2/3/4)
Tmous version: MIRROR 1 - MIRROR 2 (5/445/5)
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He even gave you an explanation of what each value is, but you thank him by clearly not reading the info we provided and then attempting to flame him.
Every rom thread has the necessary partition listed somewhere in the first few posts. If you can't find it searching the thread will usually do it too as there is always someone asking what partition size to use.
Now we were all noobs at one point and we all have to learn the same lesson, use the search tools and ask questions last. If you do ask, pay attention to the info provided as there are a lot of knowledgeable users here who are willing to help. But by you posting like that it will almost guarantee that you get flamed the next time you asked something.
Be respectful and you will get all the help you need, continue to post like this and you will find yourself shunned.
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Ok I don't normally flame people but you are asking for it my friend. We are simply attempting to help you, I listed the steps required in my post and then Marvlesz highlighted the important items and even posted the following:
He even gave you an explanation of what each value is, but you thank him by clearly not reading the info we provided and then attempting to flame him.
Every rom thread has the necessary partition listed somewhere in the first few posts. If you can't find it searching the thread will usually do it too as there is always someone asking what partition size to use.
Now we were all noobs at one point and we all have to learn the same lesson, use the search tools and ask questions last. If you do ask, pay attention to the info provided as there are a lot of knowledgeable users here who are willing to help. But by you posting like that it will almost guarantee that you get flamed the next time you asked something.
Be respectful and you will get all the help you need, continue to post like this and you will find yourself shunned.
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Hang on, who says I "flamed him" I was asking about something I have no idea about. I am one of those people that goes through every flash knowing what I am doing and knowing the full facts.
I paid full attention to what advice was given and appreciate the time and effort given to me. I have no idea what size I have to partition, that's all I asked.
I do not appreciate people thinking just because they have flashed more than others, they are superior in any way.
That guy posted his comment in a way to suggest people who know less than him are stupid.
I am on here to seek advice and knowledge so that I can pass this to many others who are are on here.
According to the ROM you want, the partition size is 445 and the cache size is 5 if you have a TMOUS phone. If its the European model the you need a 150 with a cache size of 5 and you need to partition your sd card with 3 partitions. The easiest way to partition your phone is to use the HD2 tool kit. And if you need to partition your card, then use a program like EASEUS Partition Master. Hope that helps.
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Hang on, who says I "flamed him" I was asking about something I have no idea about. I am one of those people that goes through every flash knowing what I am doing and knowing the full facts.
I paid full attention to what advice was given and appreciate the time and effort given to me. I have no idea what size I have to partition, that's all I asked.
I do not appreciate people thinking just because they have flashed more than others, they are superior in any way.
That guy posted his comment in a way to suggest people who know less than him are stupid.
I am on here to seek advice and knowledge so that I can pass this to many others who are are on here.
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1- You did not flame me, you were just disrespectful.
2- You DID NOT PAY FULL ATTENTION TO WHAT ADVICE WAS GIVEN and it seems that you DID NOT APPRECIATE THE TIME AND EFFORT GIVEN TO YOU. (Sorry had to capitalize).
3- I DO NOT THINK I'M BETTER THAN YOU IN ANYWAY NEITHER DID I POST IT IN A WAY TO SUGGEST PEOPLE WHO KNOW LESS THAN ME ARE STUPID, I was only astonished of how you ignored chrisrj28's advice and re-asked your question. You also ignored/still ignoring my post which had the PARTITION SIZE MENTIONED ON IT (which supports my theory that you don't pay full attention or read thoroughly the information given to you).
4-If you really came here to seek advice and knowledge you wouldn't have made disrespectful comments about those who are providing advice neither would you TOTALLY IGNORE the information given to you and simply re-ask your question . Even if you were able to get the information, your way in which you'll pass it to many others would be the same way.
You call yourself xda-apprentice?
You know what, its not your fault. It is mine, that I entered this thread in the first place and considered help.
Peace,
M.
Marvlesz said:
1- You did not flame me, you were just disrespectful.
2- You DID NOT PAY FULL ATTENTION TO WHAT ADVICE WAS GIVEN and it seems that you DID NOT APPRECIATE THE TIME AND EFFORT GIVEN TO YOU. (Sorry had to capitalize).
3- I DO NOT THINK I'M BETTER THAN YOU IN ANYWAY NEITHER DID I POST IT IN A WAY TO SUGGEST PEOPLE WHO KNOW LESS THAN ME ARE STUPID, I was only astonished of how you ignored chrisrj28's advice and re-asked your question. You also ignored/still ignoring my post which had the PARTITION SIZE MENTIONED ON IT (which supports my theory that you don't pay full attention or read thoroughly the information given to you).
4-If you really came here to seek advice and knowledge you wouldn't have made disrespectful comments about those who are providing advice neither would you TOTALLY IGNORE the information given to you and simply re-ask your question . Even if you were able to get the information, your way in which you'll pass it to many others would be the same way.
You call yourself xda-apprentice?
You know what, its not your fault. It is mine, that I entered this thread in the first place and considered help.
Peace,
M.
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1) Have you considered people on here on different levels? What seems EASY to YOU is NOT easy for OTHERS.
2) There are some really stupid people who BRICK there phone as a result of NOT following instructions.
3) No, you are the best, in fact, you are GOD right?
4) I am TOTAL NOVICE and prefer videos to see what I am doing so you telling me a,b,c with ext 2,3,4 which is bewildering (you might want to look that up)
I guess you are right, you should stick to people who are GOD's not like me.
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Egrier said:
According to the ROM you want, the partition size is 445 and the cache size is 5 if you have a TMOUS phone. If its the European model the you need a 150 with a cache size of 5 and you need to partition your sd card with 3 partitions. The easiest way to partition your phone is to use the HD2 tool kit. And if you need to partition your card, then use a program like EASEUS Partition Master. Hope that helps.
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Thanks for the clear instructions. What does this mean and how would I do this "and you need to partition your sd card with 3 partitions"
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Thanks for the clear instructions. What does this mean and how would I do this "and you need to partition your sd card with 3 partitions"
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You need only 2 partitions. At first the big FAT32 Partition and a second partition with EXT3 formatted for your user apps (Size: 512MB-1024MB). Only one rom need a third SWAP partition, all other will ignore it or get problems to find the EXT3 partition.
The easiest way to create your second Ext3 Partition is in clockwork mode recovery, described like here.
But why a rom with graphic glitches (fix for that disable the hardware accelaration) and a camcorder with a 320er resolution. The graphic glitches are very annoying in games, unplayable. If you need a stable and fast gingerbread rom with sense look and features, try this one. You need 160MB system size and 5MB caches size for your clockwork partitions in HD2Toolkit for this rom.
Obvious troll is an obvious troll... Right?
Someone gave me an hd2... It took two threads and maybe 30 minutes to know the process... All of which were given/explained to you.
Check post 2 of the hyperdroid ROM in the Dev section. There is a 13 minute video that did an AMAZING job of showing each step. Maybe visual will help better, it does for me.
I prefer cm7/miui so I went with the 150MB version of cwr.
And no... I'm not better than you, but I read a lot more. I knew NOTHING about this phone.
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Nixda99 said:
You need only 2 partitions. At first the big FAT32 Partition and a second partition with EXT3 formatted for your user apps (Size: 512MB-1024MB). Only one rom need a third SWAP partition, all other will ignore it or get problems to find the EXT3 partition.
The easiest way to create your second Ext3 Partition is in clockwork mode recovery, described like here.
But why a rom with graphic glitches (fix for that disable the hardware accelaration) and a camcorder with a 320er resolution. The graphic glitches are very annoying in games, unplayable. If you need a stable and fast gingerbread rom with sense look and features, try this one. You need 160MB system size and 5MB caches size for your clockwork partitions in HD2Toolkit for this rom.
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I looked at this rom and looks really good :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1256423
Any good?
This is the general discussion/Q&A/"wtf is this?"/"what good does this do me?" thread. Below is a general description of The Nullifier and the Q&A for it. This being the general thread for the AIO wipe tool, general questions about it are welcome.
Link to thread: Vision AIO Wipe Tool
The 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 the action of the root word to something else. It also formats all the partitions afterward and checks for, and repairs any errors on them, as it can.
Q&A Section
Nullifier Q and A:
Q: Why not just format everything?
A: Because a format isn't intended to erase data, though, to a degree, does so. This script is intended to and will wipe out the data and leave a clean set of partitions for a ROM to be installed to.
Q: (Submitted by Cargohook) Would it be idiotic or fruitless to run this and then restore a nandroid backup? I mean, would that defeat the purpose?
A: I highly doubt it would be a waste of your time. On an educated hunch, when you restore a nandroid all CWM does is format the partitions then load the data from the nandroid to those partitions; back to square 1 with old data being left behind. The only thing to say is that if there is something such as bugged settings, or file corruption, those things will be present in the nandroid itself.
Q: Why don't I get a message about formatting /boot?
A: Because it doesn't format /boot. Why? In testing I found that it doesn't need it. It's all a matter of how Android uses boot.img and how it's copied.
Q: Does this wipe internal or external SD? (added because it keeps getting asked)
A: In a word, no.
Q: Will using this cause nand-failure or make my phone unusable if used too much?
A: I first developed this in March, I have used it many many times and I have no problems. Some people want to get up on a soap box and declare that it will. Overground was kind enough to step in and offer an unbiased opinon here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=25257903&postcount=327
(More to come as need be)
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quick question, might be stupid to ask but would i have to use the nullifier AND system format option, or just use the nullifier?
Your question is answered above in the section entitled "The Nullifier".
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oh haha, sorry.
Drink more vodka.
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