When I bought my phone it was a Gen1 blade according to MR.Pigfish. I used TPT to get it to Gen2. I had to send it to service to repair my broken reciever.
Just before I sent it, I downgraded back to Gen1 and put in the original stock firmware.
But now when I got it back from repair, they have flashed an updated firmware (still android 2.2), but mr.pigfish says its gen2. Anyways, i only have 80MB free for apps.
If i recall correctly, when I used other gen2 firmwares on tpt, it said I had over 150mb free for apps.
Or am I wrong?
How do I fix partition layout? (If I can?)
mayby they flashed it with some extras?
You can see your partitions sizes by typing "df" or "df -h" in the terminal emulator app.
It sounds like they may have changed your phone to Gen 2 by the windows flasher method. To find out, try flashing one of wbaw's Gen 1 to Gen 2 TPT's. If your phone was updated by the windows method, it should do nothing.
If this is the case, you need to use a proper Gen 2 TPT. If you have a European Blade, you could try using this: ://dl.dropbox.com/u/41652192/TPT%20Helper/Gen2-160sys-tpt.zip
MD5sum: d0fc2184abd29a27848bf1a20933abe1
It should give you a new layout of 160mb system, 2mb cache, 258mb data. Someone has already tried it and said it worked, but use it at your own risk.
If you have a Chinese Blade, do not use it. In that case, reply and I will find the one you need.
Edit: Won't let me post links yet, add http to the above and it should work.
I confirm the previous post. My Blade is carrier branded (Globul Z3) and was limited to ROM and RAM. Installed a new layout and now i can see the full capacity of the ROM and RAM.
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Hi!
On the Hungarian ZTE Blade Version had got an update in third week of december.
With this update can now the Blade reach twice more memory (512 RAM).
In this package i have found an intresting, which name is partition.mbn (and partition_zte.mbn) file it is maybe an partitioning table(?).
If this partiton table changed, then maybe we can reach more ROM for the APPs, because with ROOTEXPLORER in system is 80 MB free memory. I think there is enough 30 MB, then we win 50 more ROM for installing APK's.
If anybody knows how to possible editing this file. Please tell me this info.
How about something like this?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=717874
A fun way to brick your phone apparently, good luck
I have a custom HBOOT on my desire which works better than above because you never need to flash anything else.
May well be possible, it's partition_zte.mbn that needs altering though. PSAS can display the layout based on this file so it should be a fairly simple job of hex editing then applying through the hungarian update.
thanks for your help
I followed threads relating to re-partitioning (and enabling fastboot in gen2) of zte blade which are present at modaco.com. But they need PC to do the job (with the OSF flasher). I would really appreciate if there is a way to do this from the phone itself, similar to TPT flashing.
Guide(/essay) removed as I don't have this phone anymore, so can't update or change the guide with accurate information, which I haven't tested on my own device first Thanks for all the help from others.
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These are good explanations, very thorough.
I've picked up on a few things that could be added/edited.
1.) Gen 2 is a newer version of the radio firmware, as well as the different memory map
2.) Add Amon Ra Recovery as an alternative to CWM, I know it's not very popular but I find it good for partitioning.
3.) Add link to Mr Pigfish, https://market.android.com/details?id=com.apedroid.pigfish&feature=search_result
4.) On the Flashing ROM's section, I'd also add 'Go into Mounts and Storage and Select Format System'. Not needed, but recommended for the cleanest installation and hopefully fewer problems down the line.
5.) There's the CM7 Converter thing for people to use CM7 on a Gen 1 phone. It can be flashed via recovery.
6.) Add TPT link for Ginger Stir Fry (Over on MoDaCo) since it's popular.
7.) Remove or clarify 'Gen does not matter' under the TPT section, a few may take this that Gen 1 ROM's can be flashed on a Gen 2 device :/
8.) Put warnings/important things in big scary red writing.
9.) Bold and underline the headings e.g. Gen 1/Gen 2, TPT, Root etc.
10.) Personally, I'd say that the Firmware is more similar to the BIOS than Recovery. Recovery is probably most similar to Windows Recovery Environment.
I'm glad you explained what recovery is since it's a bit annoying when people don't know and don't bother to Google it, hopefully they'll read this and understand. I hope you find my comments constructive.
Partitioning your SD Card.
Why?
To create an EXT Partition for A2SD (Not to be confused with the Froyo Apps2SD).
Why do I want this?
For more space on the phone's internal memory and to allow certain apps like widget's to reside on 'internal' memory which may not be available if they were on the FAT32 Partition used by the Froyo Apps2SD method.
How do I do this?
There are a few ways to do this, I found this method the best. I'd recommend doing this before flashing a ROM with a full wipe to avoid issues.
1.) Create a full Backup in Recovery in case something goes wrong
2.) Mount the SD Card on Windows/Linux/Mac
3.) Copy the contents of the SD card into a folder on Windows/Linux/Mac
4.) Download Amon Ra Recovery - Gen 1 Gen 2 Ensure you download and verify you download the correct version. Flashing the wrong version i.e. Gen 1 on a Gen 2 will cause a lot of problems.
5.) Flash it with your existing recovery e.g. Clockworkmod
6.) Go back to Advanced > Reboot Recovery
7.) Scroll down to Partition SD Card
8.) Select Partition SD
9.) Swap Size 0 MB EXT Partition Size 512 MB/1024 MB - depends on the size of your SD card and the number of apps you have.
10.) Press Home to Confirm. ALL Data on your SD will be erased.
11.) Press back and select EXT2 to EXT3 for the best compatibility with A2SD scripts.
12.) Select USB-MS toggle
13.) Drag and drop the ROM you want to flash on your SD
14.) Disable USB-MS toggle.
15.) Flash .zip from SD Card.
16.) If you intend to use CM7 download S2E from the Market to enable A2SD. Tick the first two boxes in the app. Alternatively, if you want to ensure you have enough space for when the Google Backup & Restore happens I've uploaded the APK of S2E to install BEFORE you flash Gapps.
Enjoy.
BTW are you going to post the guide that you wrote in the first post on MoDaCo? It'll get more views there and subsequently be of more use.
If you have any further questions you can find me on MoDaCo with the same username, I'll do my best to help. I'm not a developer either for that matter.
Hello, hedgepigdaniel from modaco here.
Nice guide, I have a couple of suggestions/comments
I don't know if you are aware, but Gen2 blades do have TPT, they just use a different file format (image.bin rather than the .img and .mbn files). There are not as many custom layourts and such around, but I have just put one up for the purposes of unbricking. For that reason, I don't think its a good idea to recommend flashing via windows as protection from a brick anymore (especially because windows flashing goes horribly wrong every so often).
In the rooting section, why don't you link to kalt kaffes modified z4root instead - since it can root Gen2 blades aswell. For Gen2 blades, ROM manager from market is the the easiest way to install recovery.
I've written an unbricking guide in the last few days (that's where the Gen2 TPT is). You are welcome to make use of that if you like.
Glad I finally got enough posts to post in the development section...
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TPT is not able to change the lowest level firmware file - partition.mbn. If you try to flash a TPT with a different partition.mbn then it just wont flash. You need windows to change the entire firmware. What wbaw has done (and I just repackaged his work as "custom") is create a mixture of files from Gen1 and Gen2, partition.mbn and the few files that have to match from Gen1, and the rest from Gen2. This makes it possible to TPT a Gen1 phone to a mixture that for all intents and purposes is Gen2. wbaw's TPTs can't be flashed to a real Gen2 phone because they have a Gen1 partition.mbn, but It would be equally possible for someone to make the opposite of what wbaw has made - a image.bin TPT with a Gen2 partition.mbn and co and Gen1 everything else (or just with a different partition layout), but no one has yet done so (and I haven't taken the time to work out how). So right now windows is the only way to go back to Gen1 from Gen2, but it doesn't have to be. More to the point, it isn't the only way to re-flash real Gen2 firmware, because I've now put a Gen2 image.bin in my unbricking guide. That's why I wouldn't recommend that people flash anything via windows with the aim of avoiding a brick.
You can use this tool by fonix232 to convert between multi-image TPTs and image.bin TPTs. If you start out with the multi image files from stock Gen2 firmware then you can create a image.bin that will flash on stock Gen2 phones as I have done.
EDIT: jsut to clarify, It's still fine to flash via windows as per my guide if you want to be able to flash all the TPTs that are out there on forums now, or to repartition or enable fastboot, its just not necessary as a safety measure.
Not sure if this is the best idea for 'n00bs' but there's an excellent partition tool for custom partitions.
http://android.modaco.com/topic/337...ol-windows-only/page__p__1672185#entry1672185
By Ricardopvz
It works with the Windows Flasher and the TPT's.
Instructions for use:
1.) Open the program
2.) Drag the sliders or enter values for the partition layout you want
3.) Press Create files
4.) Open the TPT .zip
5.) Navigate to the directory with "partition_zte.mbn" and "appsboot.mbn"
6.) Replace the existing "partition_zte.mbn" and "appsboot.mbn" with the new ones.
Done.
Also, add How to flash the Gapps package/Where's my Market gone and difference between Stable, Nightlies etc. under the CM section since some people can't be bothered to Google it.
1.) Place the gapps file that you downloaded on the root of your SD Card
2.) Reboot into recovery
3.) Select Flash .zip from SD Card
4.) Confirm
5.) Reboot
6.) Done
What's the difference between Stable, Nightlies, Experimental and Alpha?
Stable versions are those where all known issues have been addressed and resolved. This version is for everyday use.
Test / RC versions are similar to the experimental versions, but are in the final stages of testing before being "stable". There may be a few bugs left, but this version is usually stable enough for everyday use.
Experimental / Alpha versions are those where new features are being added, modified, and tweaked, and there are known bugs that are being worked on. This version is for beta / alpha testers.
Nightly builds are daily compiled builds from source. This version therefore has the latest bleeding edge features & tweaks, but it is also the mostly likely to have bugs and issues.
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CyanogenMod Tips/Solutions, some from the CyanogenMod Wiki here.
It's slow!
Remove stock launcher "ADW". It slows down the homescreen badly.
Recommended: "Launcher Pro" or "Gingerbread Launcher" from Market.
Omg I flashed CM7 and now I don't have Market!
You need to install the Gapps zip. Sign into your account on the First Time Setup screen and Market will activate
My Wi-Fi doesn't turn off/it's draining my battery!
The workaround for Wi-Fi sleep policy that doesn't seem work is download Green Power from the Market if you want your Wi-Fi off when your screen turns off.
Help, Nightly 1xx doesn't work properly/There's a bug!
They're nightlies, sometimes they don't work properly. Use the recommended Nightly from the Wiki Page or another ROM. Also, refer to the CM7 thread on MoDaCo linked below for possible fixes/workarounds.
I don't know what nightly to choose!
First check the CyanogenMod Wiki listed above the CM7 thread on MoDaCo here.
Read the last five pages on that thread for up to date info and feedback on the latest nightlies.
If you still don't know then post in the CM7 thread. Don't create an entire new thread to ask that question please.
Hi im trying to root my friend's blade. I cant find the file to root. Could you be kind to show the link please?
Guide to Rooting:
Enable USB Debugging:
Settings-->Applications-->Development-->USB Debugging (tick)
Install this Apk:
Install Astro File Browser from the market. https://market.android.com/details?id=com.metago.astro
Download the file on your computer, then copy it across to somewhere on your phone
Browse to that somewhere and click on the file. Open app manager and click install.
After installation, click open.
Tell it to do Permanent Root
Wait for it to reboot
Done.
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Hi im trying to root my friend's blade. I cant find the file to root. Could you be kind to show the link please?
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I'd suggest you use the TPT method here since the process would be quicker than rooting it manually etc.: http://android.modaco.com/topic/337798-gen1-to-gen2-tpt-upgrade/
This will root the phone, install Clockworkmod recovery and put on a new 2.3 ROM as well. I'd suggest you use the Ginger Stir Fry one on that page.
I think z4root would work as well if you don't want to carry out the TPT method.
How's the guide going?
Thank you. I'll try it.
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I'd suggest you use the TPT method here since the process would be quicker than rooting it manually etc.: http://android.modaco.com/topic/337798-gen1-to-gen2-tpt-upgrade/
This will root the phone, install Clockworkmod recovery and put on a new 2.3 ROM as well. I'd suggest you use the Ginger Stir Fry one on that page.
I think z4root would work as well if you don't want to carry out the TPT method.
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This thread dead?
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It would be nice to take this thread further.
I have a Gen 1 ZTE Blade (UK San Francisco) and want to get a better working ROM than this poor stock 2.1... and WIFI is broken for some reason. Could have been SuperOneClick, i'm unsure.
I've done my research and i need to update to Gen 2 via:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1258855
but which is best/ what are the dirrences between these two methods described in the post (copied below)?
Also on CM wiki site it says to use version 7 - is this is important for any reason for CM7?
Custom rom version (should work well with most custom roms, more room for your apps & data)
Download: Gen1-to-Gen2-TPT-v10-custom.zip
File size: 16.30 MB
MD5: 3b41b8c9dbf06cd9c33f91a728885633
SHA1: 4d8cafd9556ade12ef105be36aacb9725ec3bb89
Partitions: 2mb cache, 160mb system, 294mb data
Alternative version - enough space to install most gen2 stock roms
Download: Gen1-to-Gen2-TPT-v10-stock.zip mirror
Download size: 16.3mb
MD5: ae0207cd88429a062d8b1770b3acd2c4
SHA1: 2ccc4cd531d00465559a2edb56aa07ee31deabee
Partitions: 37.5mb cache, 215mb system, 203.5mb data
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then flash CWM via Rom manager and then do the ol' flashing of 'CM7.1.0 stable' (or better suggestion?) in recovery, akin to what i'm used to on my SGS i9000. (Can i still access CWM via button combo on bootup?)
Do i need to backup /EFS, IMEI etc before flashing?
(i know i have to do my personal data, sms, apps, logs etc before factory reset)
Thanks for any help, i'm a noob on this device!
The Blade has 3 partitions of total size of about 512 mb. One is the system partition in which the ROM's System fits into. One is Cache where the file data is saved. One is for the user for the installed applications.
It would be better you go for the alternative tpt version with the 215mb sys partition as you wouldn't have problems flashing the newer ROMs and the awaited CM9 ROM.
Install Clockwork Recovery via ROM manager after rooting your blade. Yes you can go into Cwm by holding power and vol-.
Take note of your IMEI. If you lose it while reverting to Gen1,you'll be needing it,though there are very less chances of losing it.
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The Blade has 3 partitions of total size of about 512 mb. One is the system partition in which the ROM's System fits into. One is Cache where the file data is saved. One is for the user for the installed applications.
It would be better you go for the alternative tpt version with the 215mb sys partition as you wouldn't have problems flashing the newer ROMs and the awaited CM9 ROM.
Install Clockwork Recovery via ROM manager after rooting your blade. Yes you can go into Cwm by holding power and vol-.
Take note of your IMEI. If you lose it while reverting to Gen1,you'll be needing it,though there are very less chances of losing it.
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You say 'take note,' Is it possible to type it back in with an editor? or do i need to use adb or something?
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You say 'take note,' Is it possible to type it back in with an editor? or do i need to use adb or something?
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See Edd1234's post on Gen1,Gen2 and TPT. I've little knowledge on retrieving the IMEI. Will check and post again.
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Hello!I have a teeny tiny problem.My phone was originally a gen 1,at least i think because i can only use 160 mbs of space.I am not really new to android but now i am beat a bit.So my problem is that i read about this tpt method to reflash it so i can use the full space provided within the phone,however i also read on some sites that if i upgraded with the exe method from gen 1 to gen 2 i cant safely use the tpt method.So can someone serve me with some advice?
I have the european blade,have bought it in july 2011 in hungary and my provider is telenor,it had 2.1 so i downloaded the telenor upgrade for it to 2.2,do all the rules apply to my phone that apply to the modaco or t-mobile upgrades or did telenor do something different?Any comment would be appreciated.
Doesn't matter how you do the upgrade, TPT will always work.
It's the opposite of what agpoli just said.
If you used an official Android 2.2 update then you can't use my 'gen1-to-gen2' tpts. Wont cause any harm to try, but they just wont do anything.
The tpts are for gen1 phones, they leave the part that does the tpt as gen1 & upgrade everything needed for gen2 roms.
Official gen2 updates change the way that the phone handles tpt flashes, you'd need a gen2 tpt with all the files packed into an "image.bin" file to tpt, rather than all the files extracted as they were on gen1. You also lose 15mb of space compared to my unofficial gen2 update.
You'd have to use a hacked version of an official updater to get my partition layout.
I think Amphoras has produced some gen2 image.bin tpts that can repartition your phone & give you more space for apps (just 15mb less space than mine, because they're full gen2).
Your best option is just to repartition your sdcard & create an ext3 partition for your apps (that can be done in clockworkmod), then use s2e (on cm7) or darktremor data2ext. Then you can install as much as you like & don't have to worry about your internal memory.
Thanks wbaw for correcting me, I wanted to wrote repartition not TPT.
Only one thing I don't understand. A hungarian Blade user is asking things about his/her phone on a forum which is written in english. We have a great community on a hungarian website, the ZTE Blade topic is past over 115.000 comments now. Every single piece of information can be found at there with a little search or just reading through the first post. You can even find out how to repartition a Blade if it's Gen2. Interesting though, maybe he/she just wants to practice his/her english
Maybe they just want to ask an expert?
You're better off repartitioning your sd card than your phone, it's safer, easier & will give you more room to install apps. If you used an official upgrade then you're gen2 & can use gen2 roms.
Thanks for all the replies guys I am a he actually and the main reason i asked in this forum is because i didnt know that there is a full-fledged hungarian forum about android(but am interested now,so can you link it to me via pm or in here agpoli?) and also i found the topics and comments here very helpful while i used my kaiser with android.
So for the replies,if i understand correctly i can use gen2 tpt-s to give me better phone storage,do anyone of you know about this app called tpt helper?It gives options to download tpt-s,tpt-s with roms(i think atleast) and also gives tips for flashing them onto the phone.
I used my kaiser with repartitioned sd card but it was a bit slow for my taste,mainly i think because i could only get ahold of a 4 gig class4 microsd card.Are there any apps that could do this data on sdcard with the official rom?
Yeah I know about TPT Helper . If you used the official update, then you want to pick the stock gen 2 option when you first start the app (or from the menu if you've started it before). This should give you the option to use a few different TPT layouts all called something like "Gen 2 v1a". Most just repartition your phone, but the MMHMP one will also install the Moldovan Mile High Mountain Pie rom as well. You can choose your own layout if you pick the create your own tpt option. None of those ones contain a rom. To create one with your own layout, your phone needs to be rooted first so it can build the image.bin.
Here's a simple noob-proof TPT Guide for repartioning/upgrading your ZTE Blade/Orange San Francisco in order to run Android 4.0 (ColdfusionX or AOKP)
I'm assuming that you're running on a rooted system, if not, check the forum to know how to root your rom.
Step A - DownloadDownload TPT Helper from Google Play. You can find it HERE or open the Play Store on your device and search for TPT Helper.
Grab your rom
CFX: http://www.modaco.co...m-updated-1505/
AOKP: http://www.modaco.co...9-remix-rc-652/
MIUI: http://www.modaco.co...m-updated-3003/
KonstaKANG: http://www.modaco.com/topic/355059-romgen2276-cyanogenmod-9-konstakang-android-404/
and Google Apps
FULL: http://goo.im/gapps/...0429-signed.zip
Medium: http://www.mediafire.com/?lgq5h4r12ca7n52
Mini: http://blade.windows98.co.uk/ (scroll down).
The main difference between the two packages is that FULL doesn't have Google Talk (but you can install it later copying Talk.apk to /system) ).
Put both ZIPs on your SD Card WITHOUT UNPACKING THEM.
If you plan to use KonstaKANG, download Konstat's custom TPT ( GEN1 PHONE - GEN2 PHONE Download GEN2 version ONLY IF YOUR PHONE WAS SOLD WITH GEN2. If you upgraded it with some old TPTs, you still have to use GEN1 ), extract it to the root of your SD Card and proceed to step D.
Step B - Set up TPT HelperPress Accept at the first warning
If your phone type is detected correctly, press yes (otherwise, press no, but it shouldn't fail)
If your phone region is detected correctly, press yes (otherwise, press no, but it shouldn't fail)
Choose your GEN version.
WARNING: If your phone was upgraded with TPTs or Windows, choose Other. You should choose GEN2 only if your phone has been SOLD with GEN2, not upgraded.
If you noticed you made a mistake, press the MENU key, Other -> Options and fix your errors.
Step C - Create your TPTPress Create your TPT.
Choose your splash image
Choose your CWM version (I suggest CWM 5.0.2.0)
Enter the Cache size (20MB is suggested, but if you plan to use CFX you can lower it, since it's only needed to store temp files from Play Store (and CFX has a redirect to /data for them)), then press OK.
Enter System size (180MB is the minimum size if you remove Bootanimation and use Mini Gapps, for a full experience choose a 200MB layout (I use a 196mb, CFX + MiniGAPPS and everything is working)), then press OK.
Warning: If you'll use KonstaKANG, /system partition's size can be trimmed down to 138mb without any issues.
Data partition size will be self calculated (should be around 235MB). Press Yes if you like this layout, No to change sizes.
TPT Helper will download some files and make the TPT. Simply wait untill it has finished.
Step D - Flash the TPTWhen TPT Helper has finished to download, shut down your phone and remove the battery for 30 secs. Then insert the battery, keep pressed VOL+ and Menu keys, then press the power button. Some green text should appear on your screen. In about 1 minute the TPT process should be over and your phone will reboot to CWM.
Step E - Flash your ROMIn CWM choose:
- Mounts and Storage -> Format /system
- Wipe Data/Factory Reset
- Wipe Cache
- Advanced -> Wipe Dalvik Cache
- Install Zip from SD Card -> Choose Zip from SD Card -> Choose your ROM zip file
- Wipe AGAIN Data/Factory Reset
- Reboot System Now
Then reboot and wait for some minutes, untill the rom full boots and let it sit on the launcher for ~ 5 minutes then reboot into recovery again (Power button, Reboot, Recovery)
Now choose:
- Install Zip from SD Card -> Choose Zip from SD Card -> Choose your GAPPS zip file
- Reboot System Now
Step F - Extra (Suggested only to Advanced Users)If /data is too small, you can both:
- Flash S2EXT from CWM - http://www.modaco.co...coldfusion-ics/
- Install Link2SD from Google Play - https://play.google....om.buak.Link2SD
I prefer the second option, since it has more functionality, like moving system app's upgrade to /system, use internal App2SD script for application that has A2SD support etc. In order to use those scripts you need to repartition your SD Card through CWM (Reboot to CWM, )
If you need Google Talk, simple download full GAPPS, extract Talk.apk from that package and copy it to your SD Card. Then with a Root-enabled file explorer, copy to /system. Here are 2 File Explorer with Root permissions that you can use:
Root Explorer: https://play.google....re.rootexplorer
Solid Explorer Beta: https://play.google.....solid.explorer
I made this guide some weeks ago in order to help people at modaco, hope someone will found it usefull even here on XDA.
I left modaco's link, since every ICS rom is hosted there (with changelogs and buglists), hope anyone won't mind.
Very helpful guide.
You should also add an optional "step g" about reverting back to previous re-partitions just in case.
And, so sorry for Italia tonight. I really wanted them to win!
a big error in step D manytimes. So this method is really not working for me. So I will repartition my Blade by an old way using WIN program
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sbd who can help me? Because I did't find any good TPT partition for ICS (need 20/200/242MB) - so I need my own made by TPT helper.
my problem is, that MD5 doesn't match: 11/13 match, but the two of them not (espetialy appsboot.mdn and partition_zte.mbn). And after restarting to service mode it write only 4x error instead of partitioning. Thanks very much for help.
Majkl007 said:
a big error in step D manytimes. So this method is really not working for me. So I will repartition my Blade by an old way using WIN program
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sbd who can help me? Because I did't find any good TPT partition for ICS (need 20/200/242MB) - so I need my own made by TPT helper.
my problem is, that MD5 doesn't match: 11/13 match, but the two of them not (espetialy appsboot.mdn and partition_zte.mbn). And after restarting to service mode it write only 4x error instead of partitioning. Thanks very much for help.
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Try the one made by Konstat and use KonstaKANG instead of CFX. Since it's only a slimmed down version of CFX, you won't lose any ICS experience.
Then how to go back my stock layout if warranty claims,can I backup my current tpt.
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rohitzz said:
Then how to go back my stock layout if warranty claims,can I backup my current tpt.
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Wbaw long time ago posted GEN1 stock TPT here (bot repartition and downgrade the Blade to GEN1): http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1258855
You can use it, then reflash your stock rom from here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1353526
Idk for GEN2/3
I'm having a Gen 2 blade then why to downgrade it..
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What is md5sum and how to check it.???
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rohitzz said:
I'm having a Gen 2 blade then why to downgrade it..
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Original TPT was made in order to upgrade the phone to GEN2, since most of the roms runs only on GEN2. So if you have to send the phone back for RMA, you have to "downgrade" it since TPT/Root/Custom Roms broke the warranty (flashing GEN2toGEN1 TPT + Stock roms take your phone to the original status, so no one will notice that you did nasty things to it ).
If you have a phone sold with GEN2, you have to find the stock GEN2 TPT, i don't really know if there's one available and if there's any stock GEN2 rom somewhere.
What is md5sum and how to check it.???
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Any MD5 calculator or sfv/md5 verification program can be used. MD5 is an hash that you can use to check if the downloaded/extracted/copied file is corrupted.
I checked md5sum of stock gen2.zip with an option in tpt helper ,it tells 12/12 matches what does it mean ,can I flash stock tpt afterwards..???
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rohitzz said:
Then how to go back my stock layout if warranty claims,can I backup my current tpt.
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Didn't they stop selling Gen1 phones nearly a year ago? Only had 6 month warranty on mine I think.
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CTRL+ALT+DEL: You probably just want 2mb cache, no idea where you got 20 from, setting it to that size means it's either totally wasted or you can't install large apps from Play Store. You want either 2mb (for any custom rom) or 35-50mb cache (if you want an unmodified stock rom to work), it doesn't make any sense to pick a value in the middle. Apart from that, nice guide.
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Didn't they stop selling Gen1 phones nearly a year ago? Only had 6 month warranty on mine I think
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One of my friends bought a OSF in UK in December and got a GEN1 one.. idk if they are still selling GEN1 phone right now or they switched to GEN2 (are they still selling OSF in UK? In Switzerland they removed it from the Orange website and put the Orange Dublin instead)
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CTRL+ALT+DEL: You probably just want 2mb cache, no idea where you got 20 from, setting it to that size means it's either totally wasted or you can't install large apps from Play Store. You want either 2mb (for any custom rom) or 35-50mb cache (if you want an unmodified stock rom to work), it doesn't make any sense to pick a value in the middle. Apart from that, nice guide.
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Yeah, I really need to change that part (my actual layout has a 2mb /cache).
When CFX first came out, Tilal said that 20mb of cache was needed, but don't remeber why.
Will upgrade my guide in the next days, adding "How to go back to stock layout" and the 2mb cache part. Can someone provide me stock GEN2 partition size (I've never found a stock GEN2 TPT like the one wbaw did for GEN2toGEN1).
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If your phone was sold with GEN1 you can go back with wbaw's TPT.
If your phone was sold with GEN2 idk if there's a GEN2 stock TPT somewhere (but I think you can make one using stock partition size when you use TPT Helper)
Does TPT Helper support Idea (Chienese) Blade ?
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Here's a simple noob-proof TPT Guide for repartioning/upgrading your ZTE Blade/Orange San Francisco in order to run Android 4.0 (ColdfusionX or AOKP)
I'm assuming that you're running on a rooted system, if not, check the forum to know how to root your rom.
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Thanks for a very good guide.
I have a Idea (Chinese) ZTE Blade with 256 MB RAM.
Blade Checker 2.1 reports it's a stock Gen 2 phone.
It is with stock partition sizes as below.
/system 220MB
/data 162MB
/cache 37MB
Now my question is does TPT Helper 2.0.3 (or other) supports this phone for making custom sized partitions.
Thanks in advance.
Thank you.
I have been trying to flash a colleague's Blade with CM10 (from CM7) for a few days, and just could not get it to TPT at all, despite following other guides.
Your thread unlocked the problem, which was that Gen1 upgraded to Gen2 is not the same as Gen2 when it comes to flashing TPTs. We built a custom TPT after getting TPT helper set up properly and lo and behold, it worked first time.