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How to I run repair ext filesytems

I tried everything possible to install jachero and I continually get a bootloop in the HTC opening intro. Ive used unbuto , pargon partition manager to make , format the ext2/ ext3 partitions. But whenever I try to install I always get a bootloop. I don't know what the hell is wrong but i spent hour upon hour trying to get this to work.. Im usuing Cyanogenmod 1.2 and am trying to repair the ext filesystems and then it says,
Erro checking filesystem! Run e2fsck maually from console! can someone give me exact instructions on how to run e2fsck and do what has to be done so i can install Jachero.

Stuck in the same boat as you... I get to the Hero/HTC bootloop and I've tried what you have. In the recovery do this: Alt+X to get to console then type: e2fsck /dev/block/mmcblk0p2 to run the fix. I tried that, but still boot looping, maybe you'll have better luck with it...

Bootlooping, I had that issue after I tried to link my /data folder back to my SD. Didnt like that. Is your data folder there?

ok first of all, are you running the latest Radio and SPL? Access fastboot (Camera and Power OR Back and Power) and post the info you get here.
for the command to e2fsck try running this
e2fsck /dev/block/mmcblk0p2 <--- For ext2
e2fsck /dev/block/mmcblk0p3 <--- For ext3

nephron said:
e2fsck /dev/block/mmcblk0p3 <--- For ext3
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I should point out that this block here could also be the linux-swap partition for alot of people and that the 2nd one could be ext3 if its been converted.

jhood99 said:
I tried everything possible to install jachero and I continually get a bootloop in the HTC opening intro. Ive used unbuto , pargon partition manager to make , format the ext2/ ext3 partitions. But whenever I try to install I always get a bootloop. I don't know what the hell is wrong but i spent hour upon hour trying to get this to work.. Im usuing Cyanogenmod 1.2 and am trying to repair the ext filesystems and then it says,
Erro checking filesystem! Run e2fsck maually from console! can someone give me exact instructions on how to run e2fsck and do what has to be done so i can install Jachero.
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I fixed this by using a different SD Card

Ext partition not mounting on boot

It seems that my rom is not mounting the SD ext partition I have to do it manually by running this command in terminal emulator on every reboot this problem suddenly started yesterday
mount -o rw /dev/block/mmcblk0p2 /sd-ext
...I have reflashed and repartitiond many times but it still hasn't fixed j problem ... please help me ..
Edit:I can see the SD ext folder in root. ..but it isn't mounted
I am using miui
Sent from my HTC HD2 using XDA App

its done ...i modified int.rc to load mount script

please could you clearly explain me what you did to solve the problem?

[Q] Anybody had success with "Linux Installer" app on WajkIUI?

Hi the question is in the title.
I got it working on quarx's cm7 RC 1.0(only with directory method), but on WIUI 2.2.3 i get errors.
On startup i get this error:
Internal tests failed!
-Kernel config is not known becouse /proc/config.gz file is not found. /this was present on cm7 too/
Here i click override.
Directory method:
And when i click "Install in chroot directory" it says "Error: Partition is mounted with nodev: Can't remount with nodev!"
Loop method:
Creating and formating the loop finishes fine.
When i click mount loop it says: "Can't mount BLOCK Part: Did you forget to format? I think this ext version is not supported!"
however i'm using the ext2 file format, which is included in the application. In the log i found this line: "MountLoop > Error:mount mounting /dev/block/loop1 on /data/local/mnt/Linux failed: No such device"
I think this is the source of the error. Beside that i didn't found any strange entries in the log.

I managed to get it working.
All i had to do is remount /data with dev option. After that the directory method is working on internal memory. I've also tried to install linux on sdcard, but that fails, because when i try to change the "Chroot point" in the setup i get "Directory is nodev!, not saved", even after remounting /mnt/sdcard with dev option.
Anybody have an idea to fix this?

for me it worked!
..unfortunetly only for debian squeeze :/ would like to get at least ubuntu 10.4.
i had to manually umount my sdcard.
i'm not shure if this was necessary, but i also remounted all devices that where mounted as nodev.
my mountpoint was /data/local/linux
EDIT: *sigh sorry i forgot to say, i'm on atrix,not on defy.. but the point is, that i also get those errors whenever i try to install any ubuntu while debian squeeze works fine.

I have the same problem
Hi!
I have the same problem,I tried all the 3 roms (Wiui,CM,Miui)+the stock with root,but on these roms,the linux installer sends the same message: "Kernel features is not know because the /proc/config.gz file is not found"
I tried to install Ubuntu too with the ubuntu installer app from market ,it didn't work too.
Is there anybody,who use any linux on his/her Defy?
I' sorry for my English.

On CM10 the application named "Complete Linux Installer" is working fine. Unfortunately i'm still not able to use loop method on CM7. If you really need this on your phone you should try CM10.
By the way i would happy to hear about anybody who have a working loop device setup on CM7.

jumika said:
Directory method:
And when i click "Install in chroot directory" it says "Error: Partition is mounted with nodev: Can't remount with nodev!"
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I may have partially solved this if you haven't already. Here's what I did to install using BLOCK method:
First, used an old HTC Dream that had an Amon RA recovery on it to format the SD card. The recovery has an automated option to make an ext2, 3, or 4 partition + swap on the sdcard. I first made an ext2, then coverted it into ext3, then into ext4. I then put the sdcard back into my main phone. My main phone did not support the Amon RA recovery and that's why I needed to use another phone.
Then I used another app called "Linux Deploy" to see what the ext4's /dev/block was. The app has a menu option called "sysinfo". I think you can also just use that command in Terminal Emulator. Look at the partition sizes carefully. Remember the filesize you used to create your EXT (the swap partition is right under your EXT as well). Use that block device in the Linux Installer setup menu. You shouldn't see the "nodev" anymore.
What happens is that the sdcard itself is usually formatted as FAT32 (vfat) and will always be "nodev". Partition some or all of the space as EXT + SWAP and it will be fine. I've successfully installed to sdcard using this way. Let me know how this works for you or if I need to clarify some things.

[Q] Can't mount /dev/block/mmcblk0p8

I would like some help please.
Have bricked my a500 during attempt to falsh vach leaked ICS.
Switchme was used before clearing data and I forgot to delete a profile. This is I think the cause of my problem.
I cannot proceed with any ROM flashing until data partition is cleared.
I am using RA-ICONIA-3.15 recovery kernel.
I can mount and format CACHE SYSTEM FLEXROM partitions.
Attempting to mount data this is the message
E:Can't mount /dev/block/mmcblk0p8 (File exists)
Now my poor A500 will not get past 'acer'screen when trying to boot.
Question 1: How can I restore access to the DATA partition?
Question 2: How do I wipe my internal storage and start over?
I have a nand backup before this started on external SD card. Uncertain if I should restore this.
Thanks in advance.

DrPlumEU said:
I would like some help please.
Have bricked my a500 during attempt to falsh vach leaked ICS.
Switchme was used before clearing data and I forgot to delete a profile. This is I think the cause of my problem.
I cannot proceed with any ROM flashing until data partition is cleared.
I am using RA-ICONIA-3.15 recovery kernel.
I can mount and format CACHE SYSTEM FLEXROM partitions.
Attempting to mount data this is the message
E:Can't mount /dev/block/mmcblk0p8 (File exists)
Now my poor A500 will not get past 'acer'screen when trying to boot.
Question 1: How can I restore access to the DATA partition?
Question 2: How do I wipe my internal storage and start over?
I have a nand backup before this started on external SD card. Uncertain if I should restore this.
Thanks in advance.
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try this
If you are using Thor's CWM. And his recovery only;
Here are the steps to completely wipe all internal data. And give it a clean internal system (according to Thor)
Note: Optional Formatting.
If you really want to remove EVERYTHING in Internal Memory, at this point, go to Backup and Restore. Select "Toggle backup and restore of internal storage (/data/media). Enable this setting by selecting it. By default, it is disabled. Then proceed to the formatting steps. This will format the Entire Internal Memory when you proceed.
Note, this will format EVERYTHING in internal memory (not ext sd card)
Select Go Back, Goto Mounts and Storage
1. Format System
2. Format Cache
3. Format Dalvik
4. Format Flexrom
After you reboot, I believe it resets back to the defaults.
try to install the rom with the normal procedures.
this what i used and it worked great no problems
note** i am just fowarding info that was passed to me. and this will erase you backups
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IF you are running RA Revamped Recovery, then you may want to contact Drellisdee at his thread;
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1459821
He knows the procedures to do the same.it's a tricky process, and he knows more about his recovery than I do.

Thank you for the prompt response. Already tried your recipe with no luck.
I need access to the DATA partition and do not know how to go about that. Once have access to the internal disk, would like to know how to completely wipe this if that what it takes.
Thanks
PS: If I truly have bricked the device it is still in 12mo warranty, so will contact Acer care centre if no tricks work.
PPS: Maybe I now have excuse needed to upgrade to Tegra 3 device. The Acer Iconia A700 looks tempting

i think i have seen something like that when fixing mine but did not touch it....as im not a pro, hopefully somone with a litle more in depth knowledge sees this and can help.
sorry

Have you tried restoring your nandroid backup? This has recovered the error for me on my phone before when the /data partition became corrupt. Worth a shot.

Sadly, restoration of the nandroid backup was not successful.
I have notice that I pressed wrong volume button when attempting the hard reset. Will try the correct procedure later after work. Hopefully a proper hard reset then restore with one of Vache stock roms will have me up and running.
UPDATE: Sadly hard reset fails to load. My poor a500 needs resuscitation at acer clinic

I had the exact same problem, although I caused the problem in a different manner. You need to be able to use adb to get it going again. If you are not familiar with adb, do a search and you can find plenty of help. That's what I had to do. Unfortunately, my skills with adb are pretty much non-existent, so I can't really help you with that part.
Once you get adb going on your computer and it recognizes your A500, follow these steps:
You will need to boot into my recovery and open adb shell.
This will cause loss of all data contained on /data which will lose your /data/media.
From adb shell:
mount (This is to check data isn't mounted. If mounted use "umount data")
mke2fs -j -b 4096 /dev/block/mmcblk0p8
tune2fs -O extents,uninit_bg,dir_index -C 1 /dev/block/mmcblk0p8
e2fsck -fy /dev/block/mmcblk0p8
After this is done your file system on /data will be fixed. You can install the ROM of your choice. Good luck!
(These instructions were originally provided to me by drellisdee)

Thanks for the answer on your previous post. I fixed my /data mount.
Love to unbrick my acer for the 50th time
Did not have this error tho, before I tried to convert the /data mount to ext4

DrPlumEU said:
I would like some help please.
Have bricked my a500 during attempt to falsh vach leaked ICS.
Switchme was used before clearing data and I forgot to delete a profile. This is I think the cause of my problem.
I cannot proceed with any ROM flashing until data partition is cleared.
I am using RA-ICONIA-3.15 recovery kernel.
I can mount and format CACHE SYSTEM FLEXROM partitions.
Attempting to mount data this is the message
E:Can't mount /dev/block/mmcblk0p8 (File exists)
Now my poor A500 will not get past 'acer'screen when trying to boot.
Question 1: How can I restore access to the DATA partition?
Question 2: How do I wipe my internal storage and start over?
I have a nand backup before this started on external SD card. Uncertain if I should restore this.
Thanks in advance.
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If you switch the A500 off and whilst switching it on hold the volume up button and start toggling the rotation lock on and off it should clear the internal memory completely. Then flash an update.zip from a MicroSD. Otherwise use the Iconia software update tool that's floating around in APX mode. Make sure you have your UID for this

Ping192 said:
Did not have this error tho, before I tried to convert the /data mount to ext4
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That's exactly what caused my problem. Glad you are working again.

Resolved by great customer support...
To close this thread I wish to congratulate the Acer customer support team in Plymouth who have restored my Acer Iconia A500 to working order in under a week.
It is upgraded OTA to Android 3.2.1.
As still in warranty, no charge for the failure of the hard-drive partitioning!
Great work. Good customer service.

thanks lovable people in this thread
thanks lovable people in this thread you solved my problem . especially Dr. McKnight (23rd February 2012, 03:48 PM) back in the beginning of the thread. His solution using thor's recovery was enough to solve my problem. Wonderful and thank you
/Mikkel

spoupard said:
From adb shell:
mount (This is to check data isn't mounted. If mounted use "umount data")
mke2fs -j -b 4096 /dev/block/mmcblk0p8
tune2fs -O extents,uninit_bg,dir_index -C 1 /dev/block/mmcblk0p8
e2fsck -fy /dev/block/mmcblk0p8
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When I do the "mke2fs -j -b 4096 /dev/block/mmcblk0p8" command from adb's shell, it takes forever (I let it run for hours). Something I was thinking about, could I simply "rm -rf /dev/block/mmcblk0p8" first, and then run the above commands? Also, should I not add the "-t ext4" option to the mke2fs command?

kerijan2003 said:
When I do the "mke2fs -j -b 4096 /dev/block/mmcblk0p8" command from adb's shell, it takes forever (I let it run for hours). Something I was thinking about, could I simply "rm -rf /dev/block/mmcblk0p8" first, and then run the above commands? Also, should I not add the "-t ext4" option to the mke2fs command?
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Try in fastboot mode execute:
fastboot -w

Mount EXT4 MicroSD Card

I've given up on reformatting the internal memory as EXT4 (my last post). However now, I want to mount an external SD card that is EXT4 (or any file format that has UNIX permissions). I can't get my device to mount the card, it says the filesystem is unsupported. Now, that's bull**** since Android has built in support for EXT. After searching threads here on XDA and Google, and even purchasing EzyMount as recommended, I can't get it to mount. I've tried BusyBox and mount commands (as root), with various errors such as "mount operation not supported on transport endpoint". I'm at my wit's end by now, trying to get some filesystem which has support for symlinks and UNIX permissions... any ideas?

kcattakcaz said:
I've given up on reformatting the internal memory as EXT4 (my last post). However now, I want to mount an external SD card that is EXT4 (or any file format that has UNIX permissions). I can't get my device to mount the card, it says the filesystem is unsupported. Now, that's bull**** since Android has built in support for EXT. After searching threads here on XDA and Google, and even purchasing EzyMount as recommended, I can't get it to mount. I've tried BusyBox and mount commands (as root), with various errors such as "mount operation not supported on transport endpoint". I'm at my wit's end by now, trying to get some filesystem which has support for symlinks and UNIX permissions... any ideas?
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you fully rooted with custom kernel or only with rdlv etc?
First you gotta figure out how to mount this damn thing, gotta be possible.
Then you need to get this done on bootup, either in init.rc or init.d or smth.
You probably just use wrong commands? But I could be wrong, didnt try that yet but would also be interested. Having the file permissions also on SD would be nice, but it could cause trouble with mtp maybe?

zroice said:
you fully rooted with custom kernel or only with rdlv etc?
First you gotta figure out how to mount this damn thing, gotta be possible.
Then you need to get this done on bootup, either in init.rc or init.d or smth.
You probably just use wrong commands? But I could be wrong, didnt try that yet but would also be interested. Having the file permissions also on SD would be nice, but it could cause trouble with mtp maybe?
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I am rooted, but stock ROM and kernel. MTP is for connecting to a computer? If it is, I don't need that. I have tried
mount -rw -t ext4 /dev/block/mmcblk1p1 /storage/extStorageCard
and variants switching the flags and options.

Interesting... I just typed that command in to make sure I didn't make any typos.... and my phone crashed and rebooted. I typed it again to see if it would cause another crash and it appears to have mounted the card! Whwn I type "df" at the prompt it now shows a 28.6 GB filesystem at that location, which has to be my sd card.
Why, how, I don't know. It works, it's all I can say.