REQ: Android Theme section for Win based phones? - Android Themes

Thought now might be a good time to split these topics up since Diamond/Raph/Blackstone/etc. users are now frequent users of Android and are now jumping on the theme bandwagon..
I am currently using Open Home but am anxious to know how far we can customize and get similar results to the native android users who are using different methods for loading themes.
Thanks!

I don't know if those phones have the same res as the authentic andros so this area should remain as is.
Most themes here are flashed via recovery mode or use Metamorph which may or may not work or the non-Android phones atm.

Ace42 said:
I don't know if those phones have the same res as the authentic andros so this area should remain as is.
Most themes here are flashed via recovery mode or use Metamorph which may or may not work or the non-Android phones atm.
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metamorph works

jamezelle said:
metamorph works
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Care to note what differences are for Winmo - Android users knowing many run off Storage cards?
Thanks

+1 for me id love to get my hands on Darkstar or OreoD
Android is running fine on my TP so why woudnt it work metamorph is an app right?
id love to try it but i dont get it how to metamorph...

Mr_stickz said:
+1 for me id love to get my hands on Darkstar or OreoD
Android is running fine on my TP so why woudnt it work metamorph is an app right?
id love to try it but i dont get it how to metamorph...
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I think that is my main question.. Since our whole OS is on the storage cards and not embedded in the phone memory, can we (Winmo-android users) swap some files and load haret, or are we not able to perform certain functions which would be required to load some of these new awesome themes?
If there are seperate steps needed to add metamorph or any other hacks to work on XDAndroid, perhaps a new section for winmo users might avoid confusion down the line? (Raph - Diam - Blackstone, etc) are almost daily users of Android and would hopefully be able to have a similar experience to the "native" users.

MetaMorph
I have to agree with the people with Android on WM Phones...
I have scowerd the forums for hours trying to make this Metamorph work cuz I like alot that it has to offer, but I got this error talkin bout "make sure enough space in /system and that busybust is insalled".
I don't know where to look for info they have a forum on blackston android but there ain't nothin really relivant to my problem.
To be honest I don't how much of the stuff will work on a hybrid phone, my android seems too work pretty good so that would lead me to beleive most of the stuff would work that is develped for a root android.
Imma keep lookin

WinMo phones or otherwise these themes will work on them the same way they work on the true Android devices. If the ROM developer did things correctly, there should be 0 issues.
I've got 9 of what I would consider the best themes working on my Warm Donut ROM for the Vogue, Kaiser and Polaris WinMo phones.
No need to differentiate.

Metamorph
myn said:
WinMo phones or otherwise these themes will work on them the same way they work on the true Android devices. If the ROM developer did things correctly, there should be 0 issues.
I've got 9 of what I would consider the best themes working on my Warm Donut ROM for the Vogue, Kaiser and Polaris WinMo phones.
No need to differentiate.
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I have been having problems getting metamorph to work on my raphael... everytime I start metamorph and let go threw the intial configuration I get a error saying to "make sure enough room in /system and that busybox is intalled". I tryed using the terminal emulator to install busybox. I don't know if it worked or not.

ReppinFlorida said:
I have been having problems getting metamorph to work on my raphael... everytime I start metamorph and let go threw the intial configuration I get a error saying to "make sure enough room in /system and that busybox is intalled". I tryed using the terminal emulator to install busybox. I don't know if it worked or not.
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Do you have write permissions to /system ?
Is your sqsh file on an ext2 partition or is it on the fat partition (in the same dir as haret)?

Metamorph
myn said:
Do you have write permissions to /system ?
Is your sqsh file on an ext2 partition or is it on the fat partition (in the same dir as haret)?
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The enitre OS is on the root of my sd card...
someone told me that the /system file is read only and it can't be modified inside android...
Is your Android OS on your device memory or your sd card??

ReppinFlorida said:
The enitre OS is on the root of my sd card...
someone told me that the /system file is read only and it can't be modified inside android...
Is your Android OS on your device memory or your sd card??
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On Vogue you are able to either run it via SD Card from the fat partition, from an EXT2 partition or via NAND.
Both the EXT2 partition and NAND methods allow access to system.
Until EXT2/NAND support is ported for your device, MetaMorph will not work.
Only manually injected rom themes will be supported unfortunately .

my old friends..
Ahh my good ol winmo friends. Back in the day when I had a tilt I ran android then when zenulator stopped deving. My advice is to learn about metamorph and how to use it to create metamorphs. That way you can take apart various flashable themes and use metamorph to port the themes over to your device.

Related

New to Android or NAND?

I'm no longer keeping up with NAND on the vogue. So if anyone would like to keep me informed and email me or post me on any changes with NAND, ill be happy to add the news on the first post. The lock up issue with NAND has been fixed!
This is simply for any noobs or others who are having issues with Android and NAND.
IMPORTANT!!!
FOR VOGUE USERS ONLY
I am not responsible for any bricked or messed up devices. By continuing you are agreeing to my simple rule.
MY SIMPLE RULE: I owe you nothing.
I will help you through the way though if you bricked or need any sort of help.
How-to Video up NOW!!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3gTkJkOc7m4
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First off, What is NAND?
To keep it simple...its your phones internal memory. Up untill recently we (Vogue Users) had to run Android off our SD cards using HARET. But thats another story.
What are the benefits of running from NAND? (based on what I have seen)
-Runs faster
-Longer Battery life
-faster boot up
-can be faster to put together.
-Easier to connect your vogue with android to your pc and sync
-Much more convenient.
So how do I start?
STEP1:
The Build
First you need to find a Build that is usable with NAND. Most Hero builds at this moment are not. Here are some links:
Donut 1.6
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=591104
Hero
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=603028
Cupcake 1.5
Method 1 from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=593786
DO NOT DOWNLOAD ANYTHING JUST YET! I WILL TELL YOU WHEN A GOOD TIME WOULD BE
You may want to consider reading the rest...
STEP2:
Base Files (Most builds will supply these)
For all builds (Except the Link in Cupcake "instructions are givin in the download.) you will need a basic set of base files. The link below contains the 3 basic empty files for all builds and Systems.
http://cid-e5302e6abd554cb9.skydrive.live.com/self.aspx/XDA/Androidstuff.rar
IF
You are using Hero make sure you download hero.user.conf too:
http://cid-e5302e6abd554cb9.skydrive.live.com/self.aspx/XDA/hero.user.conf
-create a new folder called conf
-and place hero.user.conf in your new folder.
STEP3:
Rootfs
After you have the Base files you will need a rootfs. Depending on your Build, you may need a different type then the one I am going to supply you. Most builds will supply you with one. This one is DZO's rootfs.
http://cid-e5302e6abd554cb9.skydrive.live.com/self.aspx/XDA/rootfs.img
STEP4:
Prepare
-You need to clean out your storage on your SD. Make sure you delete everything.
-Create a file called android on your desktop.
-Download the base files, unzip, open folder, and place all 3 in your android folder
-Download the rootfs and place them in your android folder. Make sure you either download DZO's or the one your Build provides.
-Download a System.img. When you download a System most likely it will have a different name such as system-hero-123.img. You need to rename it system. So it should look like system.img . Then place it in your android folder.
-If you are using Hero place your conf folder in your android folder.
-Depending on your Build (mostly Hero) you may also need a Data file. The build you select should supply one. Download it and place it in your Android Folder
STEP5
Placing
Open up your android folder of all your collected files and select all, copy, and paste into your empty SD card.
STEP6
Unlocking
If you have never flashed a ROM before than you don't have HardSPL installed. So unlock your phone with...
http://forum.ppcgeeks.com/showthread.php?t=20370
Make sure you follow the forums directions.
STEP7
Method
Method1: The way I do it.
Download ROMUpdateUtility.rar
http://cid-e5302e6abd554cb9.skydrive.live.com/self.aspx/XDA/ROMUpdateUtility.rar
Extract to a newfolder
Download a kernel with your screen size
http://it029000.massey.ac.nz/vogue/files/?C=M;O=D
Don't know your screen size...check this out
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=544906
After you have have gotten the kernel:
rename it to RUU_signed and place it in the ROMUpdateUtility folder you created.
NOW you need to plug your phone into your computer. Establish active sync. And run ROMUpdateUtility.
-Follow the Instructions on the screen.
Method 2 and 3 can be found here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=593786
This also shows my method...but a little less detail. You can also find many other helpful things there.
If you fail OR think your bricked your phone.
You will need to download one of these depending on your carrier...Make sure you download the shipped gps rom. (If you are Verizon skip down)
http://forum.ppcgeeks.com/showthread.php?p=191607
Than you will put your phone in boot mode. Hold the Camera and Power button. While holding both of them...get a pen or something small and hit the little restart button on the bottom of your phone. You may have to hold it for like a second.
-you will see three color bars on your phone
-plug your phone into your computer
-run the backup
After your phone is all back to normal. Make sure you run internet explore on your phone. It will enable you to get data.
For Verizon follow the instructions here.
http://wiki.ppchaven.com/index.php?title=Pocket_PC_WIki:FIX_VERIZON_GPS
That is about it. I'm sure I forgot some stuff and will add on to this. Make sure you donate to the Devs for all their hard work.
DZO
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=593786
jamezelle
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=603028
plemen
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=591104
vilord
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=523692
They deserve it.
thank you this was very helpful
inphin1ty said:
thank you this was very helpful
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No problem...
yea here is the md5sum: 9b08971e7f23619b6a9a4db9d52d857a
jamezelle said:
yea here is the md5sum: 9b08971e7f23619b6a9a4db9d52d857a
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Whats that?
staud8469 said:
What are the benefits of running from NAND? (based on what I have seen)
1 Runs faster
2 Longer Battery life
3 faster boot up
4 can be faster to put together.
5 Easier to connect your vogue with android to your pc and sync
6 Much more convenient.
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great thread. I've run both from nand and sdcard. i have not messed with ext2 on the sdcard.
I agree with 3 for sure. I would also add that there is a deep gratification in wiping win mo off the sdcard
6 is debatable, depends on which conveniences you want. changing lcd.density, changing resolution are all much faster running from the sdcard - no flashing or messing with build.prop, just edit default.txt and reboot (aside - if you have a non-sdhc card you can flash on the fly from the sdcard, but changing lcd.density still requires pulling and pushing files from the system, which is not as easy as changing the default.txt). also more convenient to back-up or revert to a data.img when running from sdcard. definitely booting straight into android is convenient, as is the new mass storage on boot method, as well as having a re-writable system (which you also have using ext2).
1 and 2, I honestly have not noted a significant difference in battery life. With a fast sdcard, I don't think there is a significant difference in speed either - dzo has said this in one of the non-vogue forums as well. i have not tried any sense builds from the sdcard though, and that's where you would notice the greatest difference in speed if there is any.
4 I agree with in general.
I think running from the nand is a huge advance, and great for everyone to try. but, running from the sdcard is still a decent way to use android. choosing between the two comes down to choosing which conveniences suit your usage style the most.
One last thing - please add vilord to your donate links (his google ion on vogue thread), he has been instrumental in developing the ril and advancing android on the vogue. srwalter also deserves mention for his reverse engineering of the libgps.so to bring gps first to cupcake and now to donut as well. jamezelle, plemen, mssmison, zenulator, enatefox, f00bar (no specific order) have all worked hard porting roms and working on things like compcache, swap, modem, etc, which has all been invaluable (zenulator and mssmison deserve special credit for spearheading the porting business). however the gruntwork of porting to the vogue has been done mainly by dzo who brought us the kernel and initial ril and now nand (he's just frickin amazing, he singlehandedly got the first functioning port to the vogue and others helped from there), then vilord who took the ril and really refined it. I guess suffice to say, there have been a lot of people involved along the way, thanks to all of them.
when i try to run android from both nand and haret i always get an error about not being able to mount sd card. does this mean i need to reformat the card? if so how do i do this?
Barogi44 said:
when i try to run android from both nand and haret i always get an error about not being able to mount sd card. does this mean i need to reformat the card? if so how do i do this?
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When do you get this error? During linux kernel bootup?
Verizon users.
I just update a fix for Verizon users. Shows you how to get GPS too!
Also...there will be a video up soon. It seems that there are so many people having issues. So I will create a video from start to finish. Will be posted up late tonight/ tomorrow morning.
staud8469 said:
When do you get this error? During linux kernel bootup?
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Yea.. i think i may need a new sd card. Can android boot from a 4gb card or is 2 the max?
Barogi44 said:
Yea.. i think i may need a new sd card. Can android boot from a 4gb card or is 2 the max?
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i running with a 8gig PNY sdcard
it could theoretically run off of a 512, but you would be a little cramped on space
i guess android doesnt like some of them
so really it doesn't matter how big the card is? do they all have to be formatted to fat32?
Barogi44 said:
so really it doesn't matter how big the card is? do they all have to be formatted to fat32?
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short answer, yes.
Hey guys...I will try my best to get that video up today. I am about to start recording it.
Am I correct in assuming that step 4-b is create a FOLDER name android on the desktop?
Can I delete those files from the SD when flashing is done?
THANK YOU for the N00B instruction, works great.
stopthebus said:
Am I correct in assuming that step 4-b is create a FOLDER name android on the desktop?
Can I delete those files from the SD when flashing is done?
THANK YOU for the N00B instruction, works great.
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Yes that is correct, as for deleting the files...I would assume you could. But im not sure. Maybe they are still needed on boot. Never hurts to try though.
im not getting access to the internet after i flashed, am i suppose to edit anything?
im running the donut flash on my sprint vogue.
gigermunit said:
im not getting access to the internet after i flashed, am i suppose to edit anything?
im running the donut flash on my sprint vogue.
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Wait...NVM you want data to work right?
If you are using donut...try to restart your phone one time. After it boots back up you should see a 3g symbol appear on the notification bar.
If that does not work...go to your apps and open modem. Click once on disconnect and then once more. Then click connect.
Tell me if that works...

debian on 1.6 issues

i have been researching this for a couple days; has anyone succesfully configured debian on 1.6 donut?from what ive gathered there are known issues with debian and 1.6. i keep going in circles trying to figure this out. i have used this site(and many others) in my research:
http://www.myhangoutonline.com/2009/11/22/install-linux-on-your-g1/
i keep getting lots of errors about line not found and debian goes into reboot cycles
TY
Check the link in my signature, I have a method that works well with 1.6.
that seems like a nice tutorial except i was wondering if you could make it so i could have a gui with ur method (i currently have an image on fat32 part) ?
lxde would be good if it worked smooth. also u mentiond apps like firefox and aircrack will work... have u tested or are u jus geussing, also is there anyway that you couldd modify amonra's recovery so that there would be 1 more option that you could nativly boot into debian like in this link http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=444419&page=29
cloverdale said:
Check the link in my signature, I have a method that works well with 1.6.
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where are the attached scripts? am i overlooking them? TY
olvap377 said:
that seems like a nice tutorial except i was wondering if you could make it so i could have a gui with ur method (i currently have an image on fat32 part) ?
lxde would be good if it worked smooth. also u mentiond apps like firefox and aircrack will work... have u tested or are u jus geussing, also is there anyway that you couldd modify amonra's recovery so that there would be 1 more option that you could nativly boot into debian like in this link http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=444419&page=29
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You can setup a GUI yourself if that is what you want, but I personally like terminal based Linux, so I see no need to spend countless hours doing such. As far as the other apps working, of course they will work, they run on debian. The issue is whether you want to give up valuable resources to try and run firefox on a G1 (it is something you would do just to say you did it, not for practicality). Aircrack will run, but you still need to work on the kernel to have it actually crack (people are working on it).
lokeycmos said:
where are the attached scripts? am i overlooking them? TY
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You probably need to register with the particular forum it is posted on.

Legendary Vogue Build, Nand added

HTC Legend build for the Vogue
As always, I take no responsibility for what this may or may not do to your phone. Do it at your own risk. This Build Overclocks your phone to 500, we've found that to be the fastest and most stable, however it may overheat and kill your cpu.
INSTRUCTIONS- YOU MUST FOLLOW!
Start by installing the androidinstall.tar to your sd or img file, (not nand)
Boot and wait a long time, there is no boot animation at all so the screen is blank., go through the setup.
After you've gotten rosie to load the first time, reboot and install the update.tar
This is going to set your lowmemoryparameters (androids build in taskkilller) to some very aggressive settings, as well it overclocks to 500. (I don't love it but it's the only way to run this rom nicely). Also the userinit sets compache with 96MB.
On reboot the phone/ril seems to be the last thing to kick in. (that or it just takes the png a bit to update) Don't worry about it, just be patient and it will enable your radio and connect.
For best results
Use system on sdcard partition, data on nand put a swap parition on your sdcard and edit the userinit.conf to use the swap parition as backing for compache. (this is how I'm running this build and it's good)
What doesn't work;
Bluetooth
Camera
What's cool;
The friend feed is actually cool
Hold the camera button for 2 seconds to view all the rosie screens.
Youtube works
Try something in flash, some works, some doesn't..
Notes
I don't expect to put alot of time into updating and tweaking this build as it is not my primary build that I work with. It is very hard to make 200MB nandable, but I may work on it in the future.
Tweaking;
If you want to play with the memory settings or the overclock just adjust the /system/bin/clock.sh or the /system/sysinit in the androidupdate.tar and re update.
Put your system on SDCARD partition, but put your data on nand. There's definitly a performance increase there.
New Version 03-20
Added LWP if using non rosie launcher
More speed tweaks.
Added HelixLauncher as a good alternative to rosie, to use clear defaults in settings -> manage applications -> HTC Sense. Than hold the cam button for 2 seconds to select different home app.
Next version
More space on /data
More speed tweaks
VogueSense Parts app
DOWNLOAD Works on Nand and Regular
https://sourceforge.net/projects/androidhtc/files/2010-03-20/legendnand.rar/download
Downloading! (37mn left ><)
Thank you for giving us an alternative to "standard" Eclair builds
Kiiv said:
Downloading! (37mn left ><)
Thank you for giving us an alternative to "standard" Eclair builds
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a.) slow internet?
b.) need to use a different sourceforge mirror (cause I get 1MB/sec on sourceforge)?
mssmison said:
a.) slow internet?
b.) need to use a different sourceforge mirror (cause I get 1MB/sec on sourceforge)?
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a.) slow internet
I have Darch's Legend on my Hero and LOVE it. Im tryin this on my son's vouge now!
edit...does it have the cool weather home screen animations?
Yes it does!!
Ahh ive recently switched back to windows mobile for speed and stability reasons..
but your builds and your reputation is the driving force for me to try this one.
Ill chime in on what i think.
screenshots?
It looks a little better than every other legend build.. lol seriously just google htc legend it looks the same as whatever pics and videos you'll see Except of course it's that tiny tiny bit blurry that everyone complains about with 320x480 on the vogue
k I've got a build done that should be fully nandable. but to be completely honest I don't really feel like wiping/testing today. I'll give it a shot this weekend and post if it works.
Otherwise the next update will include the ability to use livewallpapers (if your using a launcher other than rosie). and some other speed tweaks.
This is a nice build to play with it has the apps i need in the market I hope somebody can help speed it up
nand added.
Read first post.
is it possible to use it on polaris? not sure if the overclocking would suit the polaris
iseeka said:
is it possible to use it on polaris? not sure if the overclocking would suit the polaris
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yeah sure, just open the update tar and in /system/bin delete the clock.sh file.
I haven't tried to put in wifi yet though
mssmison said:
HTC Legend build for the Vogue
For best results
Use system on sdcard partition, data on nand put a swap parition on your sdcard and edit the userinit.conf to use the swap parition as backing for compache. (this is how I'm running this build and it's good)
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I would like to run this from ext2 partitions with Haret. Could someone please describe what partitions I should put on my sd card? (I know HOW to partition, just need some guidance as to sizes needed, especially if putting on a Linux swap.) Also, please describe what options to select on booting the first time. Running from Haret, do I really install data to NAND?! And, if so, without unlocking and flashing? Mssmison also mentions editing the userinit.conf, if using a swap partition. Please tell me which values need to be edited.
I am used to NoMoRootfs and the old sqsh running from Haret.
TIA.
I can't get this release to mount on my sd card I keep getting the wake up errors
sak211l said:
I can't get this release to mount on my sd card I keep getting the wake up errors
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Me too. I tried to install the latest 3/20 nand builds into my sd, but failed. I will try the 3/29 builds
Can anyone tell me how fast this build runs?
I had the old SenseHero build from Jamezelle, but most of the time when the phone rang my phone was too slow to pick it up, and I missed the call.
I hope this one is faster
Deodex
Theres a way to make this build smaller
Deodex apps. This build has 21.8MB of .odex files.
tiagoclc said:
Theres a way to make this build smaller
Deodex apps. This build has 21.8MB of .odex files.
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the files being odex'ed makes them faster. That's why I've left them like that
kiwilime said:
Can anyone tell me how fast this build runs?
I had the old SenseHero build from Jamezelle, but most of the time when the phone rang my phone was too slow to pick it up, and I missed the call.
I hope this one is faster
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It's not atleast on my tilt its probably the worst sense build I have run yet props to mssmison on getting it ported though. Good job, it looks good but way too slow for me to run even on nand. back to playing with the other sense build on SDcard ext2 img, for some reason I cannot get any build installed to partitions I have tried with both cards

Gingerbread running on topaz!

Neopeek just release a build of gingerbread and let me tell you..... this **** is sweet! Runs faster than any eclair or froyo rom out there and its only in alpha!
links:
http://www.neopeek.com/forum/Androi...read-Alpha2-available?limit=10&start=100#5966
Nice, thanks for the link. Gonna try it in a few minutes.
EDIT:
Ok, I have no idea how to start that thing up.
Anyone?
Crembo said:
Nice, thanks for the link. Gonna try it in a few minutes.
EDIT:
Ok, I have no idea how to start that thing up.
Anyone?
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just download mini tool partioning its free find on google.Partition your sdcard the main to be f32 and another one ex2 partition both as primary.Put all packege on sdcard and follow readme.text inside thats all. Use any good kernel you were using, and enjoy
Ah is it possible to make an ext2 file? Just like XDAndroid?
I tried to just run the npkinstall but it crashed. Now I can't even run haret or a few other apps on my phone. I'm getting, "...cannot be opened. either it is not signed with a trusted certificate or one of its components cannot be found.." Is there a quick fix for this? Or am I going to have to restore? I kind of don't want to have to restore..
testing now...
It`s fast but unstable, random reboots, gallery flickering, waiting alpha 3 ver.
xrshwy said:
testing now...
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Npkinstall only crash if there is no ext2 on sdcard so it is a must have ext2, just create f32 and ext2 and see
sirthoz said:
Npkinstall only crash if there is no ext2 on sdcard so it is a must have ext2, just create f32 and ext2 and see
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Yes, I have ext2. the Gingerbread running on topaz is good, some point need improvement. it is worth to try.
Thanks.
Nice work they did, but didn't like the graphics. They seemed low quality, I suppose there was a resolution issue with the graphics.
After messing around with it overnight i have noticed several stability issues mostly pertaining to apps (such as the gallery mentioned, browser and google search) but it is still the alpha build. Hopefully neopeek will release the alpha3 build promised today but if not its still nice to know that gingerbread is up and running!
for those who are trying to figure out the install there is step by step instructions on the thread if you scroll down a tad. In summary, download mini partion tool. run it. find your sd card and reformat it with a fat32 partition and ext2 partition, both must be set to primary but the ext2 partition only needs 400-600 mb. after this copy and paste everything from the package download and get a kernel ( note: must use neopeek kernels! best i found so far is th "htc-msm-linux @ 20101204_005141" just google and download) next step is to put the correct startup file in the root and the right install startup in the npkinstall folder. Next is to run the install file inside the npkinstall folder...wait.... it'll restart your phone then you can run haret! make sure you put the zimage and module files in the root like you would with an xda android port.
Yeah seems pretty snappy, like others have mentioned it has stability issues. I've gotta say I am impressed with how well it works for an alpha build.
Angry birds seems really smooth except the screen flicker.
Run cool but wifi doesn't work for me , and no camera, any answer for me?
camera is an ongoing problem and won't be fixed for awhile tho they have apparently gotten it to work on diamond. as for the wifi you just need to use the kernel i posted heres a link to the download
http://code.google.com/p/zimages/do...inux-20101204_005141-package.tar.bz2&can=2&q=
samftw said:
camera is an ongoing problem and won't be fixed for awhile tho they have apparently gotten it to work on diamond. as for the wifi you just need to use the kernel i posted heres a link to the download
http://code.google.com/p/zimages/do...inux-20101204_005141-package.tar.bz2&can=2&q=
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Your kernel doesn't work , need rename and overwrite the old one?
I have been running Neopeeks build for the last 24 hours, and i must say it is almost as fast as FRX03 Froyo build. Some apps do freeze the device and must soft reset, Gps was not working, battery drain was huge and videos could not be played(tested with youtube). I don't own a BT headset so did not test that. All in all it is a great alpha build,and totally worth a try if you don't mind partioning your sd card.

[webtop] webtop2sd discussion (currently version 2.0.1)

Note: Please keep this thread restricted to Atrix-specific and general issues. Threads for other devices are referenced at the top of the main webtop2sd thread.
Discuss webtop2sd here (the other thread will be kept clean for announcements, FAQs, etc.).
Before you report an issue:
Make sure it's not on the Known Issues list first!.
Basic debugging, since these are going to be questions I ask anyways:
If you hit problems with the Android webtop2sd application, you'll need to tell me the error, and give me the last few lines of adb logcat. Run this adb command, which will filter out most of the unimportant lines:
adb logcat ActivityManager:i AndroidRuntime:i webtop2sd:i *:s
Are you actually booting from your SD card? You can find this out by checking the Diagnostics tab in webtop2sd, under "Currently mounted webtops". If mmcblk1p12 isn't listed, you're not booted from your SD card. If this is the case, report what ROM you're running from.
Is the webtop configurator application showing, but not running successfully? If so, plug your device into your dock and run a terminal (either locally or adbWireless + adb shell) and run the following:
su
/usr/bin/sudo -H -u adas bash
export DISPLAY=:0
python /usr/local/bin/webtop-configurator.pyc
I'll need whatever output shows up.
great! thanks for making it so much easier.
haven't actually tested it b/c i sort of figured out how to do that a few days back, but still need to manually install it.
maybe i'll test your app next time i decide to reinstall my ubuntu.
btw, which script are you using to mount /osh? for me only /data/logging.sh works (it's safer anyway).
I suspect that what I'm doing isn't rocket science by any means. But, what I do seem to be pretty good at is packaging semi-complex things up for people into a manageable form with a fairly solid level of reliability. You couldn't imagine the things I'm happy that I managed to accomplish with this app, because they're so... quirky.
Anyways, I've been using /system/bin/mountosh since the beginning. I need to tweak the copy I'm using right now, since my goals have expanded beyond what I initially wrote it for. On the other hand, it'll mean that I can separate out my "personal" Ubuntu versus my "debugging" one, and that should be quite helpful.
These advances with linux customization in webtop have turned me on to Ubuntu in general. I just dumped windows xp on my desktop server and now run ubuntu super OS and studio. This takes a phone to a new level. Thanks OP!
i would love to try this out but i'm on a mac.. can you partition through disk utility?
I would complain that you beat me to it, my initial post here, except it looks like what you created is way more advanced and polished than anything I could do.
I will check it out right now. Oops, i see it is only a shell at the moment. Well I am very eager to try it.
A few questions then:
1. I assume this is similar to your last mod, in that you have just moved the Motorola environment onto the SD card, no chroot or other tricks?
2. Is the dependency problem better? Are we able to replace the motorola packages?
3. Are we still stuck with jaunty or is there a possibility to upgrade to a supported version of ubuntu?
I know this might seem like a useless question (installing regardless), but your previous work was based off the 1.5.7 firmware, would this app be supported/functional on the current 1.8.3 firmware?
Oh, and...
Thank you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! XD
-djazin
Yes I believe the most important questions here are:
1 - which version will it work for? .83? .57? or just up to .52?
2 - If the Ubuntu version could be upgraded to, say, 11? Probably not, but hey...
Regardless, your work is the only reason why I'm buying myself a lapdock and replacing my netbook, so thank you very much for this hobby of yours =)
Looks great, thanks for the hard work
Sweet!! I just bought a 32 GB card the other day. Happy Fathers day to me.
Looks like no sleep week.
n1ckr0th said:
i would love to try this out but i'm on a mac.. can you partition through disk utility?
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Possibly; I'm not sure. At least one person I talked to said that it should be possible via command line utilities, but I'm not the best person to ask about this particular issue, not having convenient access to Mac OS X...
krkeegan said:
I would complain that you beat me to it, my initial post here, except it looks like what you created is way more advanced and polished than anything I could do.
I will check it out right now. Oops, i see it is only a shell at the moment. Well I am very eager to try it.
A few questions then:
1. I assume this is similar to your last mod, in that you have just moved the Motorola environment onto the SD card, no chroot or other tricks?
2. Is the dependency problem better? Are we able to replace the motorola packages?
3. Are we still stuck with jaunty or is there a possibility to upgrade to a supported version of ubuntu?
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Heh. I've actually been planning this for over a month, after some pointers from eval- - I had a rough version running, but I wanted to make something that users would be able to take advantage of easily. Oddly, it's the UI that's been the difficult part - actually having it do stuff is (relatively speaking) the easy part.
1. Yes, this is moving the Motorola environment to the SD card. Nothing special otherwise.
2. Not really - nothing's changed on that front. I'll be tweaking some of the package states on the filesystem to make upgrades less liable to completely blow up, but if we want to keep some of the niceties that Motorola added, I'll need to port those changes forward (which I have no particular problem with doing).
3. We're stuck with Jaunty for now. Unfortunately, it looks like information I had previously in regards to a version upgrade for Ubuntu don't apply to our phone, so I'll likely start working on an upgrade to 10.04 LTS after this stabilizes.
Djazin said:
I know this might seem like a useless question (installing regardless), but your previous work was based off the 1.5.7 firmware, would this app be supported/functional on the current 1.8.3 firmware?
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Viamonte said:
Yes I believe the most important questions here are:
1 - which version will it work for? .83? .57? or just up to .52?
2 - If the Ubuntu version could be upgraded to, say, 11? Probably not, but hey...
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This is the fun part. Since this is an Android application and not a script, this part should work with any version. I'm currently running 4.1.57 on my phone (I never did get around to upgrading), but once I verify it works there properly, I'll be upgrading to 4.1.83 and testing there as well. There are no issues that I'm aware of that would prevent this first application from running, and the second application (the Python/Gtk one I have planned) should be able to handle any differences between the various ROMs out there.
And the Ubuntu version upgrade question, I answered just above this.
everything is greyed out when i try to use the app..
Epic Sogarth
The ui looks nice though can't wait to test it on 1.8.3 been on 1.5.7 with v2 awhile now updated to 1.8.3 installed the app played with the setting everything looks sweet cant wait for the go ahead XD wouldnt mind testing anything.
-Djazin
dicksteele said:
Sweet!! I just bought a 32 GB card the other day. Happy Fathers day to me.
Looks like no sleep week.
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32g class 10 has proven to fail on the atrix
it corrupts. Lets hope you didn't spend the extra money for the class 10
n1ckr0th said:
everything is greyed out when i try to use the app..
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Greyed out? I know that the "Go!" and "Uninstall" buttons tell you that it's not implemented yet, but nothing should be grayed out?
PAulyhoffman said:
32g class 10 has proven to fail on the atrix
it corrupts. Lets hope you didn't spend the extra money for the class 10
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That's good to know. Luckily they were out of 10's, and I got a four. Already formatted 16 GB fat32 the rest ext3.
Sogarth said:
Greyed out? I know that the "Go!" and "Uninstall" buttons tell you that it's not implemented yet, but nothing should be grayed out?
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Now that I really look at it mine is also. So I'm guessing that's due to 1.83, or GladiAtrix. That's what I'm using.
I'll post a screenshot if you need.
I could go to stock 1.57 upgrade to 1.83 but not until tomorrow night
Thanks for the answers, Sogarth. And congratulations on your gift man, because your sum of intelligence and dedication sure is one. I'll be installing this on my Atrix as soon as it has been stabilized (and, well, actually made useful xD)
I am on Gingerblur 4.5 only things greyed out are Partitioning section, both 'Device to partition' and 'Webtop partition size' items if "Partition ext. storage" is not selected. Also under "Locations" 'Delete filesystem file' is grey if 'Source webtop' is set to 'internal storage'.
All of these being grey makes sense if you read what they are doing......
_Dennis_ said:
I am on Gingerblur 4.5 only things greyed out are Partitioning section, both 'Device to partition' and 'Webtop partition size' items if "Partition ext. storage" is not selected. Also under "Locations" 'Delete filesystem file' is grey if 'Source webtop' is set to 'internal storage'.
All of these being grey makes sense if you read what they are doing......
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Unchecking the Partition ext. storage option "ungreyed" the Locations options and Advanced options. Didn't think about doing that since that was one of the goals of this app.
Since I manually partitioned already I should have thought of that.

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