Related
So I apply the setting that makes it so every new app that installs gets installed to the external memory (SD card) however, when I go the market and try to download and install an app, it just says DOWNLOADING 100%, it never installs... why?
HTC Dream 32B CM6
Have you make a ext4 partition on your SD?
podxboq said:
Have you make a ext4 partition on your SD?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
do you wipe and repair ext before flashing roms? might wanna try doing a complete wipe even flash ohsaka superwipe first to clean up ya system than do a manual wipe of everything possible to wipe lol than re partition sd make it ext4 than re flash rom.. shouldnt have any issues after that.. if so you may have a bad download of the rom sp try to get it again.. hope this helps
I recently flashed the new 4EXT Mod of ClockworkMod Recovery. The 4EXT Recovery is based off of Koush's CWM Recovery but offers additional power options, one of which is the ability to show the file system format your partitions are formatted in. To my surprise my system was formatted in the Ext 4 format and my data and cache partitions were formatted in Ext 3. The new 4EXT Recovery offers the option to convert the format without deleting any of the data. Your ROM will stay intact after the conversion. I selected that option and changed my data and cache partitions to ext 4 to match my system, rebooted, and notice quite an improvement in speed and smoothness in my current CM7 Nightly. After looking into it further I found out that the SuperwipeG2 that many of us have been flashing is formatting our partitions in the Ext 3 format. The reason only my system was formatted in ext 4 is because I used ClockworkMod Recovery the last time I did a full wipe to first flash the Superwipe, and then I immediately formatted system again with ClockworkMod Recovery. If you've used SuperwipeG2 to do a wipe, more than likely your system, data, and cache partitions are now Ext 3. You might want to check with your ROM developer to see if your ROM will run on the Ext 4 format. If its a CM7 based ROM, it will.
You can find more information about the Ext 4 format here.
Tsubus has since modified SuperwipeG2 so that it now formats the partitions into ext 4 when you flash it. I've used it and it also includes the EFS wipe. You can find it here. As I said, if there is no reason to wipe right now the new 4EXT Recovery can convert your partitions if you choose if they are in currently Ext 3. At the very least you can see what format they're currently in with 4EXT. I highly recommend it. You can always flash back to CWM Recovery if and when you choose. The partitions will remain Ext 4 once you choose to convert.
UPDATE: Several users have reported that checking partition information with Terminal Emulator is not reliable.
i just caught this issue this morning as well, all my partitions are in ext3, going to convert today. thanks for this post and the links to the new superwipe! +1
Sent from my HTC Vision using xda premium
Thanks for pointing this out. I have all of mine in ext3 right now and plan on converting to ext4 here in a minute.
if ive never used superwipe my partitions are still in EXT4?
nonione said:
if ive never used superwipe my partitions are still in EXT4?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Probably yes, but it wouldn't hurt to check. The new 4EXT Recovery will display your current partition status. Then you'll know for sure.
Sent from my HTC Vision using xda premium
So could someone clarify my understanding of this? If we are currently using ext3 we have 2 options to move to ex4 and keep CWM:
1) keep CWM, use the new superwipe+ext4, flash cm7
2) switch to 4ext recovery, convert fs to ext4, go back to CWM recovery
Alternatively, I would consider switching to 4EXT recovery permanently, but I am a bit reluctant to ditch CWM just because I'm so used to it. Is it worth the switch?
c00ller said:
So could someone clarify my understanding of this? If we are currently using ext3 we have 2 options to move to ex4 and keep CWM:
1) keep CWM, use the new superwipe+ext4, flash cm7
2) switch to 4ext recovery, convert fs to ext4, go back to CWM recovery
Alternatively, I would consider switching to 4EXT recovery permanently, but I am a bit reluctant to ditch CWM just because I'm so used to it. Is it worth the switch?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
ClockworkMod is using the Ext 4 format. Its just that currently there is no way to tell what format your partitions are formatted in with CWM. If you flash the SuperWipeG2+ext4 from tsubus with CWM and don't ever use the original Superwipe and don't restore a backup, you're all set and done. BUT, if you restore a backup created by CWM that was partitioned at the time you created the backup in Ext 3, you'll be back to Ext 3 again. IE you've got to scrap all your old backups....all of us do if we want to stay with Ext 4. So, if you're willing to do a full wipe with the new SuperWipeG2+ext4 and CWM, you're good to go.
edit: yes to your number two. You can convert your Ext 3 partitions to Ext 4 with the new 4EXT Recovery and then go back to CWM. As I said above, after you do this you need to get rid of the original Superwipe and not restore old backups made in the Ext 3 format.
Sent from my HTC Vision using xda premium
I think I've just made the switch to 4EXT, it was very painless and I like the features of the recovery. Now I'm wondering, with the 4EXT recovery, do we still need the superwipeg2 zips (including the new, ext4 modified one)? Also, is there a thread with discussion about the SuperWipeG2+ext4.zip (i.e., where did you find the link to download it)?
c00ller said:
I think I've just made the switch to 4EXT, it was very painless and I like the features of the recovery. Now I'm wondering, with the 4EXT recovery, do we still need the superwipeg2 zips (including the new, ext4 modified one)? Also, is there a thread with discussion about the SuperWipeG2+ext4.zip (i.e., where did you find the link to download it)?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Use the new Superwipe just like you did and when you needed the old one. Tsubus modified it to format the partitions in ext 4. You can find his thread in the Development section. Its the CM7 ILWT thread. He modified the Superwipe right befor he went away for the weekend. The original link is in the OP of that thread. Be sure and hit his "thanks" button.
Sent from my HTC Vision using xda premium
Thanks very much for the info and links, Ed. I will make the switch and give you a proper 'thanks' later tonight.
Sent from my HTC Vision using XDA App
typing the following in terminal
Code:
mount
will tell you what filesystem types like ext2 ext3 ext4 etc, so u dont really need the other recovery to check if you're using ext3.
Code:
/dev/block/mmcblk0p25 [B]on /system type ext4 [/B](ro,relatime,barrier=1,data=ordered)
/dev/block/mmcblk0p26 [B]on /data type ext4 [/B](rw,nosuid,nodev,noatime,barrier=1,data=ordered,noauto_da_alloc)
/dev/block/mmcblk0p27 [B]on /cache type ext4 [/B](rw,nosuid,nodev,noatime,barrier=1,data=ordered)
/dev/block/mmcblk0p28 [B]on /devlog type ext4 [/B](rw,nosuid,nodev,noatime,barrier=1,data=ordered)
Still, I never even noticed that it was formatted as ext3 until i saw your post. Used the new superwipe and a fresh cm7 nightly. Everything flies now! Thanks for noticing the issue
Just checked via terminal emulator and mine are all in EXT4. Never used Superwipe before so I guess that's why.
sephiroth1439 said:
Still, I never even noticed that it was formatted as ext3 until i saw your post. Used the new superwipe and a fresh cm7 nightly. Everything flies now! Thanks for noticing the issue
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Glad it worked out for you.
sephiroth1439 said:
typing the following in terminal
Code:
mount
will tell you what filesystem types like ext2 ext3 ext4 etc, so u dont really need the other recovery to check if you're using ext3.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
martonikaj said:
Just checked via terminal emulator and mine are all in EXT4. Never used Superwipe before so I guess that's why.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
WARNING: Ptesmoke and Ditamae have reported that this method wasn't accurate for them. Results reported by terminal emulator didn't match the actual file system ext's when they booted into 4EXT Recovery. After converting they have both posted that they noticed an improvement in performance.
Strange... so I checked thru Terminal and all partitions were EXT4, but after flashing the 4EXT Recovery and booting into recovery I discovered that data and cache were in fact EXT3. Hmm... I'm converting now, at any rate. Thanks again, Ed.
Just to clarify...
So the original Superwipe changes our partitions to ext3, and the new Superwipe up above changes/keeps it at ext4.
If that is correct it seems like we should remove the other instances of the original Superwipe in the forum and switch everyone over to the new Superwipe. What does reformatting via CWM change the file system to?
Nospin said:
Just to clarify...
So the original Superwipe changes our partitions to ext3, and the new Superwipe up above changes/keeps it at ext4.
If that is correct it seems like we should remove the other instances of the original Superwipe in the forum and switch everyone over to the new Superwipe. What does reformatting via CWM change the file system to?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Yes, the original Superwipe changes the partitions to Ext 3. I'm not sure if there are other ROMs out there doing the same thing. It depends on the scripting. Many ROMs are scripted to format the partitions first when you flash them. If users reading this thread take the information and post it to their ROM thread in the Development section of the forum that would help to get the news out to check to see if their partitions are formatted correctly.
Thanks OP! I used (my new friend) 4EXT Recovery and converted my data and cash partitions to ext4, got rid of my old SuperWipe and Dow loaded the new Superwipe.
CM7 does indeed seem smoother, and overall a bit faster.
Big thanks for the heads up!
Sent from my HTC Vision using xda premium
Also noticed the "eccentricity" of my /data and /cache being ext3, conversion to /ext4 was painless and the phone does seem to be running more smoothly.
(Then again, I utterly love this recovery--so powerful, and yet so simple to use )
Aaaand interestingly, at least if ROM Manager is any guide, they've finally pulled the 5.0.0.x "Seppuku Builds" of CWM. Which is nice, but 4EXT has sold me
I have a question that maybe someone in this thread could answer. As I said previously, I flashed the 4EXT Recovery last night and changed my data and cache from ext3 to ext4. Afterward, I noticed that my internal memory usage had decreased by approximately 70Mbs. Is this a result of less fragmentation? I'm assuming it's just a benefit of the way fourth extended filesystem works. Can anyone confirm this? Thanks in advance.
hello all.
i have HTC desire with stock ROM v 2.2 and i have rooted my phone and flashed the CM10 | Jelly Bean 4.1.2 - v3.1 which supports a2sd script and allow to install many app in the SD-ext partition but there were some problems in the battery drain . video play back flickering and video recorder so i restored my original stock ROM it is very fast and no the jellybean's issues but the only problem is limited internal memory so i need your help to have a2sd script or any script to overcome this problem
thanks.
Use any non sense gingerbread ROM if u want speed + battery life.
I would recommend using milwilds redux or oxygen ROM. They have a2sd built in and activated, so all u need to is flash the rom if you have already made the partition.
Sent from my HTC Desire using xda app-developers app
chromium96 said:
Use any non sense gingerbread ROM if u want speed + battery life.
I would recommend using milwilds redux or oxygen ROM. They have a2sd built in and activated, so all u need to is flash the rom if you have already made the partition.
Sent from my HTC Desire using xda app-developers app
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
thanks chromium but i want any solution on the stock ROM i don't wanna flash any other ROM thanks again fo your help and hope more help further .
elta7an said:
thanks chromium but i want any solution on the stock ROM i don't wanna flash any other ROM thanks again fo your help and hope more help further .
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
u shoulda just flashed a pre rooted stock rom which would be less bloated + a2sd
jmcclue said:
u shoulda just flashed a pre rooted stock rom which would be less bloated + a2sd
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
can you clear i can't understand you i am beginner not professional.
thx for Ur patience
elta7an said:
can you clear i can't understand you i am beginner not professional.
thx for Ur patience
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
You need to flash a stock ROM that comes pre rooted. From there you can install an a2sd script.
I would really recommend a custom gingerbread ROM though. It looks like you just had a bad experience with the new jb ROMs, but trust me the GB roms are good. they are fast, stable, and optimized from a2sd.
chromium96 said:
You need to flash a stock ROM that comes pre rooted. From there you can install an a2sd script.
I would really recommend a custom gingerbread ROM though. It looks like you just had a bad experience with the new jb ROMs, but trust me the GB roms are good. they are fast, stable, and optimized from a2sd.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
OK chromium i will trust u :laugh: and waiting to recommend GB ROM that you have tried before and sorry to tell me also the steps of flashing of it and optimizing of a2sd.
very appreciated for your help.
elta7an said:
OK chromium i will trust u :laugh: and waiting to recommend GB ROM that you have tried before and sorry to tell me also the steps of flashing of it and optimizing of a2sd.
very appreciated for your help.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
1. Partition your sd card using this guide if you havent already done so.
2. Download Mildwild v4.9 based on Oxygen from here. Then copy the zip to your sdcard
3. Reboot into recovery. If you are using cwm recovery do the following: wipe data/factory reset, wipe cache partition, go to advanced and wipe dalvik cache. If using 4ext recovery go to the wipe menu and select "format all partitions (except sd card)"
4. Then go to install and choose the zip of the rom you previously copied to the sd card. Once it has successfully flashed, reboot
5. Leave it for about 5 minutes to load everything up (the first boot may take up to 10 min so be patient)
6. If you made the partition correctly in step 1, whenever you install an app it will automatically be moved to the sd card ext partition.
@OP, if u r going to use MildWild Oxygen (very good rom) then i would highly recommend changing hboots (if ur s-off) to get the most space for data partition, otherwise ul be wasting over 100mb in system partition.
chromium96 said:
1. Partition your sd card using this guide if you havent already done so.
2. Download Mildwild v4.9 based on Oxygen from here. Then copy the zip to your sdcard
3. Reboot into recovery. If you are using cwm recovery do the following: wipe data/factory reset, wipe cache partition, go to advanced and wipe dalvik cache. If using 4ext recovery go to the wipe menu and select "format all partitions (except sd card)"
4. Then go to install and choose the zip of the rom you previously copied to the sd card. Once it has successfully flashed, reboot
5. Leave it for about 5 minutes to load everything up (the first boot may take up to 10 min so be patient)
6. If you made the partition correctly in step 1, whenever you install an app it will automatically be moved to the sd card ext partition.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Thanks Chromium.
but in your opinion what's the best size of created Ext for this Rom and what about swap .am using CWM v4.0.1.4 and have partitioned Sd card on it with 2048m as Ext 3 ?
after flashing this ROM will i use terminal emulator to activate a2sd script or it will activate automatically ??
Sorry for inconvenience chromium
jmcclue said:
@OP, if u r going to use MildWild Oxygen (very good rom) then i would highly recommend changing hboots (if ur s-off) to get the most space for data partition, otherwise ul be wasting over 100mb in system partition.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
thanks jmcclue .
I can't understand clearly but already i have Hboot-6.93.1002 and radio-5.11.05.27 is this what u mean ?
elta7an said:
Thanks Chromium.
but in your opinion what's the best size of created Ext for this Rom and what about swap .am using CWM v4.0.1.4 and have partitioned Sd card on it with 2048m as Ext 3 ?
after flashing this ROM will i use terminal emulator to activate a2sd script or it will activate automatically ??
Sorry for inconvenience chromium
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
elta7an said:
thanks jmcclue .
I can't understand clearly but already i have Hboot-6.93.1002 and radio-5.11.05.27 is this what u mean ?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
First of all dont use cwm to make the partition. Read this guide to learn how to correctly make the partition. You can easily install 4ext recovery which is better than cwm and it will make good partitions. I would recommend a 1gb ext4, and no swap. After flashing the rom, a2sd will be already activated so theres no need to use terminal emulator to do anything.
Jmcclue is suggesting that you use a different hboot (internal memory partition layout). Using stock hboot with mildwilds oxygen rom, you will be wasting more than 100mb on the system partition. If you want to optimize the internal partition layout so that you have the most space on on the data partition, it would be wise to use the cm7r2 hboot, or even one of the custom hboots that jmcclue has made (check his signature).
chromium96 said:
First of all dont use cwm to make the partition. Read this guide to learn how to correctly make the partition. You can easily install 4ext recovery which is better than cwm and it will make good partitions. I would recommend a 1gb ext4, and no swap. After flashing the rom, a2sd will be already activated so theres no need to use terminal emulator to do anything.
Jmcclue is suggesting that you use a different hboot (internal memory partition layout). Using stock hboot with mildwilds oxygen rom, you will be wasting more than 100mb on the system partition. If you want to optimize the internal partition layout so that you have the most space on on the data partition, it would be wise to use the cm7r2 hboot, or even one of the custom hboots that jmcclue has made (check his signature).
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Thanks chromium
am afraid about jmcclue's suggestion because i don't understand this topic clearly and have no experience in it
is this changing in hboot is safe for my device ????????
elta7an said:
Thanks chromium
am afraid about jmcclue's suggestion because i don't understand this topic clearly and have no experience in it
is this changing in hboot is safe for my device ????????
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
OK hboot is the layout of partition sizes on the internal memory. There are 3 partitions: system, cache and data.
Stock hboot gives 250mb to system which is way too much because mildwilds oxygen rom only needs 110mb.
Since you are wasting 140mb on system, you get less space on data(to store app data on)
With cm7r2 hboot u get 145mb system partition, and more space on data.
Changing hboot is pretty easy, but i guess u could say its more risky than flashing a rom. Its not mandatory to do it but it would make sense to do so. Its your choice.
If you leave it with stock hboot everything will work fine, but your data partition will fill up faster. If you aren't planning on installing more than 50 apps then stock should be fine. If you want the ability to install lots of apps (more than 50) then install cm7r2.
How many apps do u think you will install?
Sent from my HTC Desire using xda app-developers app
chromium96 said:
OK hboot is the layout of partition sizes on the internal memory. There are 3 partitions: system, cache and data.
Stock hboot gives 250mb to system which is way too much because mildwilds oxygen rom only needs 110mb.
Since you are wasting 140mb on system, you get less space on data(to store app data on)
With cm7r2 hboot u get 145mb system partition, and more space on data.
Changing hboot is pretty easy, but i guess u could say its more risky than flashing a rom. Its not mandatory to do it but it would make sense to do so. Its your choice.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I will change my hboot but i don't know which one can i install to work with the Rom and the method of installation.
i have read the jcullum's thread of custom hboots and downloaded the custom hboots but there are many files and can't differentiate between them which is the more suitable to my device and which is the proper method for installing it
which i can understand it.is too move any hboot.img from any folder to SD card and flash it from recovery ?
if this right ? i wanna recommendation to the proper one for this ROM and more safe definitely
chromium96 said:
How many apps do u think you will install?
Sent from my HTC Desire using xda app-developers app
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
may be more than 30 app but more of them is small sized app. the big one is Facebook app,messenger,maps,viber,weechat,and whatsapp
the another ones are some widgets and small sized apps plus to officesuite and youtube
No u don't flash any hboot files through recovery. This is how to flash the hboot:
1. Go to http://alpharev.nl/ and download the PB99IMG for the cm7r2 hboot.
2. Once it has downloaded, rename it to PB99IMG and put it on the root of your sd card (not in any folders)
3. Boot into hboot(volume down + power). Wait a bit while it searches for the file
4. When it finds the file it will ask if you want to install. Press volume up to install. The reboot.
chromium96 said:
No u don't flash any hboot files through recovery. This is how to flash the hboot:
1. Go to http://alpharev.nl/ and download the PB99IMG for the cm7r2 hboot.
2. Once it has downloaded, rename it to PB99IMG and put it on the root of your sd card (not in any folders)
3. Boot into hboot(volume down + power). Wait a bit while it searches for the file
4. When it finds the file it will ask if you want to install. Press volume up to install. The reboot.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Arabic Language issue in this Rom :crying:
also downloaded Arabic pack and useless
elta7an said:
Arabic Language issue in this Rom :crying:
also downloaded Arabic pack and useless
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Try downloading this arabic support zip onto your sdcard. Then boot into recovery and flash it.
I already partition my sdcard to use amarullz . Now , I want to change my rom, and I need to wipe cache partition. Is that will clean my sdcard? or that is another way to remove it ??
GalKill said:
I already partition my sdcard to use amarullz . Now , I want to change my rom, and I need to wipe cache partition. Is that will clean my sdcard? or that is another way to remove it ??
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
What do you want to be removed? cache or Second partion..?
Sent from my GT-S5360
shyamSGY said:
What do you want to be removed? cache or Second partion..?
Sent from my GT-S5360
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
The amarullz script
GalKill said:
I already partition my sdcard to use amarullz . Now , I want to change my rom, and I need to wipe cache partition. Is that will clean my sdcard? or that is another way to remove it ??
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
go to recovery mode,
wipe data and wipe chace . . .
Andye Ai Ticka said:
go to recovery mode,
wipe data and wipe chace . . .
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
will it format my sdcard?
GalKill said:
will it format my sdcard?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
no - you will only format your sd card if you select the option that says format sd card!
marcussmith2626 said:
no - you will only format your sd card if you select the option that says format sd card!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Yes, its true . . .
Sent from my GT-S5360 using Tapatalk 2
hi
marcussmith2626 said:
no - you will only format your sd card if you select the option that says format sd card!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
you're exactly.hi.
I tried factory reset and flash another rom but the files are still there ex. download folder , bluetooth folder and more...
any solution how to fully wipe all user data?
XanthiunZxC said:
I tried factory reset and flash another rom but the files are still there ex. download folder , bluetooth folder and more...
any solution how to fully wipe all user data?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Do it from the in-built settings.
Then do it in the recovery.
If you have a custom recovery you can just format /sdcard.
nicholaschum said:
Do it from the in-built settings.
Then do it in the recovery.
If you have a custom recovery you can just format /sdcard.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Thanks ! , stupid me , forgot theres a format option
EDIT :
Its it ok to format everything?
Format /boot , /system , /data , /cache , /firmware , /firmware-modem
XanthiunZxC said:
Thanks ! , stupid me , forgot theres a format option
EDIT :
Its it ok to format everything?
Format /boot , /system , /data , /cache , /firmware , /firmware-modem
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
No! If you want to flash a ROM you only need to format...
/system
/data
/cache
/dalvik-cache (Or just "Wipe Dalvik Cache")
/internal-sd or /sdcard
Don't touch anything else!
nicholaschum said:
No! If you want to flash a ROM you only need to format...
/system
/data
/cache
/dalvik-cache (Or just "Wipe Dalvik Cache")
/internal-sd or /sdcard
Don't touch anything else!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Thanks again !
What happens if you format firmware and firmware - modem?
I just did.
Thanks
nicholaschum said:
No! If you want to flash a ROM you only need to format...
/system
/data
/cache
/dalvik-cache (Or just "Wipe Dalvik Cache")
/internal-sd or /sdcard
Don't touch anything else!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
s327374 said:
What happens if you format firmware and firmware - modem?
I just did.
Thanks
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Any problems you face you won't get much useful help, no one would even want to format those partitions.
Sent from my OnePlus One using Tapatalk VIP
Edit* Ok, No thanks actually,
BUt it seems to still be working - just put 5.0 Rom on the old HK note 3 and it worked a charm
***edit:
No, it wasn't! Wifi and modem was messed up.
I guess if anyone does the same thing as me, they can simply just re-install original firmware and that solves any drama.
To get it to work I simply went back to HK firmware (which was an annoyingly slow download using a vpn to get past the Great Fire wall of China) - This firmware thing used to be a big deal - but not so much anymore now that there actually is a downloadable firmware for the HK 4.4.2 bootloader. Why it took them a year to get it out is almost criminal. Anyway, Just reinstalled using ODIN, unlocked and flashed CWM.
Simple as that - No worries. I'm guessing anyone with as much experience who was being helpful could have advised to do this.
nicholaschum said:
Any problems you face you won't get much useful help, no one would even want to format those partitions.
Sent from my OnePlus One using Tapatalk VIP
Click to expand...
Click to collapse