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I was trying to upgrade to CM6 from CM5 and was facing lot of issues so I followed below process and got it worked. I thought of sharing it with everybody as lot of person are having issues.
I know most of the information is available on XDA but not on a single place.
I have made a separate thread because A2sd and SWAP are not supported by CM6 officially.
This is not an official method of installing CM6, this is how I got it worked and you can use it for reference.
1) Preperation: You need to get the below mention files, Please get these files from below mentioned thread:
a) CM6 and Gaaps
b) CustomMTD Patch - You only need FR-recovery and FR-boot latest version.
c) Script for a2sd and swap - get the latest script.
d) Fastboot - Fastboot should be setup and working, If you are on Linux go here
e) SD Card Partition - If you are not sure how to partition the sd card. If you want to use a2sd and swap, please partition your sd-card.Store all files on root of sd-card.
2) Connect the phone to PC, do not mount the phone.
3) Wipe the phone:
a) Boot into recovery(reboot while holding home and power). Wipe everything.
b) Boot in fastboot mode. (reboot while holding back and power)
Enter the command in terminal or command prompt on the PC
fastboot erase system -w c) reboot into recovery.
4) Install the custom MTD. (If you already have custom MTD then this step is not required.)
a) Flash customMTD fr-recovery file.
b) Reboot into recovery.
5) Install CM6 Gapps and boot loader.
a) Flash CM6
b) Flash Gapps
c) Flash Boot Loader fr-boot file
d) reboot phone
6) Once phone is booted and you are on the home screen, go to
CyanogenMod Settings > Application Settings > Install location - Set Install location as Internal, make sure allow application moving is not checked.
CyanogenMod Settings > Performance Settings - make sure that Compcache, JIT, dithering is not checked. If something is checked please uncheck it.
Lock home in memory can be checked, but some guys has reported that it drains a lot of battery.
Reboot the phone.
7) Go to terminal type below code
su
sh /sdcard/fr-patch140.txt a2sd
It will ask if you want to install a2sd, type Y and press enter. Once APKManager is installed, type quit to exit.
Reboot the phone.
8) If you are not using a2sd and want to setup swap, please enter the below command in the terminal otherwise continue to step 9.
su
sh /sdcard/fr-patch140.txt sdext
reboot the phone.
9) Go to terminal type below code
su
sh /sdcard/fr-patch140.txt swap
It will ask for swappiness, I use 60 there, but its your own preference. After that it will ask you if you want to use swap-file, press n and enter.
After this enter below to terminal
FreeIf you get swap setup it will show in front of swap in terminal, if the result show zero swap then reboot and do the step 9 again.
Now you have a CM6 with apps2sd and swap. All the newly installed apps will automatically go to ext.
If you don't like 3d gallery and want it to replace it with old gallery..This has been provided by ZilverZurfarn on CM6 thread.
Extract Gallery.apk from a older CM update (like 5.0.8) somewhere (c:\temp in the example below)
Using adb:
adb remount
adb shell rm /system/app/Gallery3D.apk
adb push c:\temp\Gallery.apk /system/app/Gallery.apk
Also there are some apps which I don't prefer, as I don't use android native keyboard, Android browser, POP email, amazon MP3 etc. So I have created a script for my use which has been shared and it can be run from the terminal..
download remove-app-v1.0.txt and store it to root of your sd card. than enter below commands in terminal
su
sh /sdcard/remove-app-v1.0.txt
currently this script will remove below mention apps based on user input.
Amazon MP3, Live Wallpaper picker, CM Wallpapers, POP Email, Android Native Browser, Android Native Onscreen Keyboard, Genie Widget...
Note: - Before removing browser and keyboard please make sure you have a replacement for them.
I do not take any credit for work, its just a reference for installing CM6. Thanks to Cyanogen and team, Firerat, Lbcoder for producing these amazing roms and methods.....
Please provide your feedback and suggestion for the guide.
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Can I have swap without app2sd?
I skipped the app2sd part, but the swap wouldn't work.
it didn't ask me about the swap file.
It ended with:
use
/system/bin/swappy on # to turn swap on
supa2001 said:
Can I have swap without app2sd?
I skipped the app2sd part, but the swap wouldn't work.
it didn't ask me about the swap file.
It ended with:
use
/system/bin/swappy on # to turn swap on
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Yes, swap can be there without A2sd..
Do you have Fr-Patch139.txt script or any other version...could you please reboot and so the step 8 again
I did it many times
Do I need to create some files like userinit ?
Thanks for replying.
supa2001 said:
I did it many times
Do I need to create some files like userinit ?
Thanks for replying.
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Try below command:
sh /sdcard/fr-patch139.txt sdext
reboot the phone
sh /sdcard/fr-patch139.txt swap
If this doesn't work, could you please pass on the message you are getting from the script.
G1sanju said:
Try below command:
sh /sdcard/fr-patch139.txt sdext
reboot the phone
sh /sdcard/fr-patch139.txt swap
If this doesn't work, could you please pass on the message you are getting from the script.
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It works now. Thanks.
What does sdext do ?
When I ran sdext, it said "danger detected" though, is it still safe?
Same thing appeared when I did swap.
G1sanju said:
I was trying to upgrade to CM6 from CM5 and was facing lot of issues so I followed below process and got it worked. I thought of sharing it with everybody as lot of person are having issues.
I know most of the information is available on XDA but not on a single place.
I have made a separate thread because A2sd and SWAP are not supported by CM6 officially.
This is not an official method of installing CM6, this is how I got it worked and you can use it for reference.
1) Preperation: You need to get the below mention files, Please get these files from below mentioned thread:
a) CM6 and Gaaps
b) CustomMTD Patch - You only need FR-recovery and FR-boot latest version.
c) Script for a2sd and swap - get the latest script.
d) Fastboot - Fastboot should be setup and working, If you are on Linux go here
d) SD Card Partition - If you are not sure how to partition the sd card. If you want to use a2sd and swap, please partition your sd-card.Store all files on root of sd-card.
2) Connect the phone to PC, do not mount the phone.
3) Wipe the phone:
a) Boot into recovery(reboot while holding home and power). Wipe everything.
b) Boot in fastboot mode. (reboot while holding back and power)
Enter the command in terminal or command prompt on the PC
fastboot erase system -w c) reboot into recovery.
4) Install the custom MTD. (If you already have custom MTD then this step is not required.)
a) Flash customMTD fr-recovery file.
b) Reboot into recovery.
5) Install CM6 Gapps and boot loader.
a) Flash CM6
b) Flash Gapps
c) Flash Boot Loader fr-boot file
d) reboot phone
6) Once phone is booted and you are on the home screen, go to
CyanogenMod Settings > Application Settings > Install location - Set Install location as Internal, make sure allow application moving is not checked.
CyanogenMod Settings > Performance Settings - make sure that Compcache, JIT, dithering is not checked. If something is checked please uncheck it.
Lock home in memory can be checked, but some guys has reported that it drains a lot of battery.
Reboot the phone.
7) Go to terminal type below code
su
sh /sdcard/fr-patch139.txt a2sd
It will ask if you want to install a2sd, type Y and press enter. Once APKManager is installed, type quit to exit.
Reboot the phone.
8) Go to terminal type below code
su
sh /sdcard/fr-patch139.txt swap
It will ask for swappiness, I use 60 there, but its your own preference. After that it will ask you if you want to use swap-file, press n and enter.
After this enter below to terminal
FreeIf you get swap setup it will show in front of swap in terminal, if the result show zero swap then reboot and do the step 8 again.
Now you have a CM6 with apps2sd and swap. All the newly installed apps will automatically go to ext.
If you don't like 3d gallery and want it to replace it with old gallery..This has been provided by ZilverZurfarn on CM6 thread.
Extract Gallery.apk from a older CM update (like 5.0.8) somewhere (c:\temp in the example below)
Using adb:
adb remount
adb shell rm /system/app/Gallery3D.apk
adb push c:\temp\Gallery.apk /system/app/Gallery.apkI do not take any credit for work, its just a reference for installing CM6. Thanks to Cyanogen and team, Firerat for producing these amazing roms and methods.....
Please provide your feedback and suggestion for the guide.
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Thanks mate this will really help me to put my apps on SDcard..as past days m really trying to get my phone memory safe...
supa2001 said:
It works now. Thanks.
What does sdext do ?
When I ran sdext, it said "danger detected" though, is it still safe?
Same thing appeared when I did swap.
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"danger detected" message is for SPL, It checks for the SPL first and you have danger spl installed.
By default CM6 does not mount ext partition as it does not support a2sd right now. sdext creates a mount point for ext partition. a2sd internally does that but as you are not using a2sd this was not done.
vermaekansh said:
Thanks mate this will really help me to put my apps on SDcard..as past days m really trying to get my phone memory safe...
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Thanks, If you use this guide then please provide your feedback and suggestion towards it.
Sorry, but is there a script to disable swap? I am gonna do some test to see what works best.
Thanks.
supa2001 said:
Sorry, but is there a script to disable swap? I am gonna do some test to see what works best.
Thanks.
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In the terminal
sh /sdcard/fr-patch139.txt rev swap
this will turn the swap off.
Watch out...newbie in the room
Okay, you are going to love this.... I'm sorry if this is too long but I hope you can help a newbie trying to learn this stuff!
I am REALLY new to all this, and did a Root and Rom Update as the Unlockr.com videos taught me, to get CM6. And then also added the gapps file because I read a thread that that was needed to get gmail and the market on my phone. Once rebooted, everything worked ok but slow. Then I noticed that my gmail wasn't syncing, and then it started to force close. So I did a wipe and loaded CM5 because I saw on a thread that that was faster for the G1. With all of this, after reading your thread and suggestion, I am wondering...
1. Is CM6 slow for you?
2. Should I have loaded gapps? IS that how to get gmail and should it sync automatically? If not, is there a way to make it?
3. Should I stick with CM5 or try CM6 following these suggestions??
And big ones.... I wish there was a website somewhere with definitions to all the terms and apps used. Lol.. I Google all of them but don't always find anything that actually describes what they are.
Swap and app2sd were mentioned on the video instructions for loading a new ROM but do they automatically come in the ROM zip files? Because in the video they didn't load them separately. They partition the card "for" them, but don't show installing them. Obviously I assume App2sd is a program to store your apps on your sd card. Is this something that I SHOULD install? Is swap something I should install?
And what is a CustomMTD Patch? Annnnnnd, what is fastboot??
I know this is a lot of questions... I decided to ask them all here because they pertain to this thread because I'm wondering if I should do this...
Thanks for any and all answers!
I would assume that you have a G1, and my answer is based on that assumption. If you have different phone let me know.
1. Is CM6 slow for you?
If I don't use a2sd and swap, answer is yes. I install lot of apps, with cutomMTD it works fine in starts but slows down after some time. With a2sd and swap it is worth a try.
2. Should I have loaded gapps? IS that how to get gmail and should it sync automatically? If not, is there a way to make it?
CM roms does not distribute google apps with the rom as its not legal. So if you want gapps then yes that file has to be flashed. CM6 can be run without gapps, but you won't get gmail, market etc..once you have gmail it should sync automatically.
3. Should I stick with CM5 or try CM6 following these suggestions??
CM5 is quite stable rom and runs fine. Choice is yours...CM6 is in initial stages, but is good too...I go with CM5 for my daily driver as a2sd is not officially supported. It will be there in CM6.1....
And what is a CustomMTD Patch? Annnnnnd, what is fastboot??
G1 was build with a low memory and the way internal memory has been partition todays rom can't fit into it. That's why dangerSPL, but there is a risk involved in installing dangerSPL. If you don't follow the instruction you can brick your phone. CustomMTD is a safe method. This increase the size of data partition so you can install more apps internally. link for that thread is in first post.
a2sd is a way to store apps on sdcard, sdcard needs to be partitioned to support that..step 1 - e in my guide. That's a manual way of doing it. If you have AmanRA recovery then it will have a menu option for that. Most of the rom supports it automatically, so if you have sd card partition then rom will automatically do that.
CM6 does not support a2sd so it has to done in different way. CM5 supports it but in settings - application - a2sd has to be checked on to move your apps to sdcard.
Swap is kind of extra memory to help running the applications. if you run multiple application together then you need swap on CM5 and CM6.
G1sanju said:
CM5 is quite stable rom and runs fine. Choice is yours...CM6 is in initial stages, but is good too...I go with CM5 for my daily driver as a2sd is not officially supported. It will be there in CM6.1....
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So when CM6.1 is comming out for G1..do you have nay idea about HCTCLAY's ROM over CM6
vermaekansh said:
So when CM6.1 is comming out for G1..do you have nay idea about HCTCLAY's ROM over CM6
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Nope I don't follow htcclay but it is based on CM so should be updated
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G1sanju said:
Nope I don't follow htcclay but it is based on CM so should be updated
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No hard feeling for CM but for me htcclay's ROM's are more stable than CM's.....any release date for CM6.1 for G1?
vermaekansh said:
No hard feeling for CM but for me htcclay's ROM's are more stable than CM's.....any release date for CM6.1 for G1?
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Roms are personal preferences, I also tried lot of roms before settling on CM... and for CM there are no eta it will be released when it's done...
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WOW!
THANK YOU!!! You are awesome for going through all of those!
Yes, it is a G1.
Are there any features in CM6 that aren't in CM5, or is it faster than CM5 with the ap2sd & swap?
I believe I partitioned the sd card when I loaded the CM6 ROM.
So I'd like to try the CM6 with the ap2sd, swap and the CustomMTD. I do have the AmanRA recovery, but not sure about how to select the ap2sd.
Any chance you would tell me how to get the ap2sd, swap and CustomMTD on the phone if I have already Flashed CM6 on there?
Thanks again, regardless. The info you gave me helped me learn a little more. I'm still a bit confused about what fastboot is though. But I will just keep at it and keep learning!
Are there any features in CM6 that aren't in CM5, or is it faster than CM5 with the ap2sd & swap?
CM6 is based on froyo, latest version of android...its good and yes speed is comparable. Also CM has added new stuff in it, like fully customizable power bar and other stuff...Full changelog is there in CM6 thread.
I believe I partitioned the sd card when I loaded the CM6 ROM.
So I'd like to try the CM6 with the ap2sd, swap and the CustomMTD. I do have the AmanRA recovery, but not sure about how to select the ap2sd.
For CM6 a2sd is through script, instruction is in first post. I have included customMTD also there. So if you follow the guide, you will be having customMTD, a2sd and swap...swap require an partition on your sdcard, if you don't have that partition then it will ask for swap file.
Any chance you would tell me how to get the ap2sd, swap and CustomMTD on the phone if I have already Flashed CM6 on there?
you can wipe and start over again, first post should be good for you.
Thanks again, regardless. The info you gave me helped me learn a little more. I'm still a bit confused about what fastboot is though. But I will just keep at it and keep learning!
Oh I forgot about the fastboot, fastboot and adb are tool, which give an option to control, flash and do other thing on the phone from PC. The link for setup guide is in first post.
Thanks again!!
Man! You are great! Thanks again for all your help! Now let's see if I can manage to follow your thread and not brick my phone! Lol
Until next time....
ClockworkMod Recovery 3.2.0.0
Note:
Amend scripting (update-script) is no longer supported, was deprecated by Google in Android 1.5. Please switch to Edify scripting (updater-script and update-binary) to create working update zip packages.
Current version: 3.2.0.0-(01.06)
Recovery_Optimus_2x_3.2.0.0-(01.06).zip
MD5: 1e97b2c8a0d4b84e11ec2f31e51f83ca
SHA-1: 2f7cd8cdf8e239886e31497dcffc9e5026606155
Installation:
Unzip the archive
Plug-in the USB cable and select enable the "debug mode"
Double click on install-recovery-windows.bat if you're using windows, execute install-recovery-linux.sh if you're on linux or install-recovery-mac.sh if MacOSX.
Done!
If you want to thank me, click the Thanks button.
Old versions:
Recovery_Optimus_2x_3.2.0.0.zip
Changelog: http://goo.gl/MAuLi (2011-05-30)
Sources available here: https://github.com/CyanogenMod/android_bootable_recovery
All credits to koush for this recovery, I only compiled them!
All Ok with this version!! no /cache umount
Perfect ....
As always one step ahead....
When entering Recovery menu, device vibrates all time long. =/
Good to see you here. Gonna try tomorrow!
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Just installed. This version is perfect. Thanks.
how come i cant find it in rom manager?
Sorry for a noob question, but with previus version I cannot install CM7 #31.
Can I install this rom now?
ranrick said:
When entering Recovery menu, device vibrates all time long. =/
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good to know i'm not alone. happens on my CWR that RomManger loads too (3.0.2.8?)!
initrd said:
good to know i'm not alone. happens on my CWR that RomManger loads too (3.0.2.8?)!
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Yeah, 3.0.2.8 didnt work either. Only 3.0.1.4 works without vibrations.
Works like a charm.
Anyway to add this aswell: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1098745
So you have 2 option.
Internal Sd and External Sd?
That would be awesome!
USB mount doesn't work. Is it me?
Recovery shows 3.2.0.0 but the app still reports it as 3.0.2.8 - is this for compatibility?
recovery works fine, thank you, but i noticed a tiny bug:
date of backup is wrong, it shows me 27.04.2011 instead of 27.05.2011
(Time & date settings on phone are correct of course ...)
75markus said:
recovery works fine, thank you, but i noticed a tiny bug:
date of backup is wrong, it shows me 27.04.2011 instead of 27.05.2011
(Time & date settings on phone are correct of course ...)
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yep. same thing (like at 3.1.0.1)...
just made a nandroid restore and recovery can't mount /boot during restore.
It's probably why we can't ( for exemple ) flash a CM rom ( after nandroid stock rom ) play with it and if you want to return to stock rom using your backup you get a bootloop
Quite common (and annoying), that. Happens each time I've restored a CM NANDroid, have to restore, then reflash CM.
hi. just a noob question
can i use this recovery to flash all the roms for the optimus 2x. like modaco, cm7 and other modaco based custom roms. ?
i been reading the forums and there are so many recoveries. im kinda confused.
Yes you can.
There are only 2 types of recovery in reality, this type (external SD) and the one I built for internal SD use. If you're not sure what you need, pick the external one (unless you don't have an SD card).
bit of a noob..but cant seem to be able to install it. can someone give me a guide to install this with a mac thanks in advance
The purpose of this thread is to host a location and continue support for a really neat ext4 mod.
IMPORTANT: If you flash the no data limit mod you need to do it after every update or your data, which won't be lost will be hidden by the contents of the data data partition.
I'm going to keep this brief. The original thread was closed so I wanted to have a new location where everyone can find the files. But this is a new thread for Jermaine151's and my EXT4all mod.
Below is the original thread which already has a lot of useful information:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1315372
Here is where you can find most of if not all the EXT4All files:
http://dinc.does-it.net/EXT4_Mods/
Sorry this thread isn't too organized but I threw one together so people could post on it with their comments.
This mod should work on all AOSP ROMs including ICS ROMs and MIUI. It's been confirmed on CM7 and MIUI but I've also tested on CM9. It should also work on all Sense ROMs and does work on every Sense ROM I've tested. Be sure to flash a newer version of the gingertiny kernel if you use a Sense ROM as the kernel version flashed to add ext4 compatibility is out of date.
V2 Mods with TWRP 2.3+ support and proper support for filesystem tweaks for ROMs that are already set to use ext4 found below:
V2 EXT4All Mods
FAQ
Q. How do I know if the ext4 mod(s) worked?
A. The best way is to do the following from terminal:
su
mount | grep /data
It should show a line with /data and ext4 and, if it has the no data limit, also a line with /data/data and ext4. If you're on an ICS/JB ROM it will show ext4 anyways. The best way to tell with the new version of the mod is to see if noauto_da_alloc shows in the results of the above commands.
Hey tiny, thanks for opening this btw. Wasn't sure if I should post here or on ur kernal thread but my girls dinc was having the data limit problem so I wiped cache and dalvic, flashed ext4 no data limit normal dalvic then flashed ur newest kernal (3/11 date). And I have been having the hardest time keeping her phone stable. I've tried every governor sav2, interactivex, ondemand, even sa, tried deadline, sio schedulers, even tried raising the voltages to a post u had on ur kernal thread, page 85 or something (wasn't sure if I should set the min and max of the voltages for the same thing, but that's wat I did). But she still says its very unstable. She's running stock+ 3.01 and she DOES have a cheap ebay battery in her phone, not quite sure how much that plays a role in the problem. She's at work right now so I can't pull any logs, but I know ull probably need a logcat? Or I dunno. If u could gimme directions on anything I should post to assist u. And I'm not overclocking at all for the record. On stock kernal she never had any stability issues, uptime of 200 hours+. But urs is definitely snappier and that damned data limit is the main reason y I even switched her over to begin with. Thanks tiny in advanced for everything u do!!!
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I'd prefer the kernel thread.
And I'll need a last_kmsg. Just copy /proc/last_kmsg with root explorer or another file explorer and attach it to a post on the kernel thread. Since you most likely eliminated undervolting by using the voltages on page 85 of the kernel thread, then it's possible the battery has an effect. I've heard that poorly made batteries can cause issues that stock batteries don't have so further deviation from stock may have an influence. Either way, I'll look at that log once you get it. Make sure not to battery pull until you can copy that log and try to do it within 24 hours of the last reboot to be safe.
the following thread contains very simple and plain english directions for using this MOD. it helped me, and it was my first time rooting. Thanks also to tiny4579 for posting this new thread.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1488351
Question about this mod, I am running CM7.2, RC2, and onto rc3 soon.
I am having random resets, problems w/ my phone freezing, a mysterious message "sorry, process system is not responding", and other various issues. Could it be that the mod is causing some problems for my phone, or more about something that wasn't cleaned out when i flashed over a nightly?
funkpod said:
Question about this mod, I am running CM7.2, RC2, and onto rc3 soon.
I am having random resets, problems w/ my phone freezing, a mysterious message "sorry, process system is not responding", and other various issues. Could it be that the mod is causing some problems for my phone, or more about something that wasn't cleaned out when i flashed over a nightly?
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Try a logcat before wiping which i would suggest in the end or else we won't know. I don't think the mod would cause that though.
Also pull /proc/last_kmsg.
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I've been running various ICS roms and switched back to Warm rev 58. Upon installing the latest kernel and the Ext4 mod. I am unable to install apps. Any idea what may be causing this. I wasn't sure if it was the rom or not do I did an update with SVN and installed that with the same results. I have a nandroid with just the rom and all the apps I want, but would like to overclock and the stock kernel won't allow. And would also like to be able to install a new app should one arise.
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tiny4579 said:
Try a logcat before wiping which i would suggest in the end or else we won't know. I don't think the mod would cause that though.
Also pull /proc/last_kmsg.
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Thanks, how do I generate the logcat?
Sent from my Incredible.
Aw yeah.
Ok. It's not the kernel. Installed the most recent and everything is fine. Installed the ext4 with dalvik moved before that and rebooted and apps were missing and it wouldn't let me install new apps and some of my previously installed apps were missing. When I tried to install them it said it was going to replace an existing app and then said app not installed.
Any ideas???
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tiny4579 said:
Try a logcat before wiping which i would suggest in the end or else we won't know. I don't think the mod would cause that though.
Also pull /proc/last_kmsg.
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also, i can't see the file /proc/last_kmsg
i see /proc , and i see "kmsg" but i don't see "last_kmsg"
is that the same thing?
and for some reason, the android sdk doesn't work now, that i have uninstalled and reinstalled it...
funkpod said:
also, i can't see the file /proc/last_kmsg
i see /proc , and i see "kmsg" but i don't see "last_kmsg"
is that the same thing?
and for some reason, the android sdk doesn't work now, that i have uninstalled and reinstalled it...
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Sorry I just dont have time tonight to explain. Maybe tomorrow.
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hELLO!
I HAVE A LOGCAT!
and it captures 2 errors.
First, it captures the "sorry, system process not responding" error, and then it captures this weird thing where it restarts. it doesn't go all the way back to the "htc incredible" screen, however, it goes to the cyanogenmod animation, starts up, and THEN goes right back to the cyanogenmod animation, again!
finally, i shut it off, cuz i didn't know how to get the logcat to stop in ddms.
and i have the /proc/last_kmsg... how do i get it to you?
i added a .txt to the end of it so i could upload it, hope that works. is that what you need?
funkpod said:
hELLO!
I HAVE A LOGCAT!
and it captures 2 errors.
First, it captures the "sorry, system process not responding" error, and then it captures this weird thing where it restarts. it doesn't go all the way back to the "htc incredible" screen, however, it goes to the cyanogenmod animation, starts up, and THEN goes right back to the cyanogenmod animation, again!
finally, i shut it off, cuz i didn't know how to get the logcat to stop in ddms.
and i have the /proc/last_kmsg... how do i get it to you?
i added a .txt to the end of it so i could upload it, hope that works. is that what you need?
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Try fix uids in amon ra recovery. Amon ra should be listed in from manager. I don't think it's the same as fix permissions in cwm which I believe there is file system based. From looking at your logcat there are a lot of unknown permission errors. Let me know. I'm at work so didn't have a lot of time to respond but wanted to check briefly.
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tiny4579 said:
Try fix uids in amon ra recovery. Amon ra should be listed in from manager. I don't think it's the same as fix permissions in cwm which I believe there is file system based. From looking at your logcat there are a lot of unknown permission errors. Let me know. I'm at work so didn't have a lot of time to respond but wanted to check briefly.
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hey, thanks for looking at it. what do you do for work, that you are working during a holiday?
so, you think i should try fixing user id's in amon ra recovery.
and it should be listed in ROM manager, right?
Now, here's the question, if i'm going to be trying the new RC3 in CM7, and this time i am going to do a clean install, erasing everything. would i still need to fix permissions?
or maybe i should try flashing over RC2 and then fixing permissions?
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hey, thanks for looking at it. what do you do for work, that you are working during a holiday?
so, you think i should try fixing user id's in amon ra recovery.
and it should be listed in ROM manager, right?
Now, here's the question, if i'm going to be trying the new RC3 in CM7, and this time i am going to do a clean install, erasing everything. would i still need to fix permissions?
or maybe i should try flashing over RC2 and then fixing permissions?
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Always worth a shot.. If you have the spare time try to flash over and fix permissions as 2nd~to-last thing you do before rebooting, ext mod should be last. Same with if you do a clean wipe to flash RC3 if flash over does not help.
I've personally never had an issue after a clean wipe with permissions, but it would not hurt if you did it anyway. It has been recommended when flash over though as a standard procedure. But only recommended
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Always worth a shot.. If you have the spare time try to flash over and fix permissions as 2nd~to-last thing you do before rebooting, ext mod should be last. Same with if you do a clean wipe to flash RC3 if flash over does not help.
I've personally never had an issue after a clean wipe with permissions, but it would not hurt if you did it anyway. It has been recommended when flash over though as a standard procedure. But only recommended
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okay, so when flashing rc3, make sure i fix permissions right before the last step, and then flash ext4all mod LAST on the list?
funkpod said:
okay, so when flashing rc3, make sure i fix permissions right before the last step, and then flash ext4all mod LAST on the list?
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If you're wiping I don't see the point of fix permissions as it will fix it back to what it already probably is. I haven't fixed permissions in a while flashing ROMs and I've been ok. Force closes that I got that made me try fix permissions then weren't fixable with fix permissions anyway.
I would wipe, flash ROM, flash kernel if desired, then mod. Though if it's a sense ROM I would switch the order of kernel and mod flashing. So really you can do: ROM, ext4all mod, kernel after a wipe if you choose to wipe to fix your issue.
hey, flashed over to RC3! so far so good, slowly adding things back! will let everyone know how it goes!
Is there a possibility that all or part of this mod could be persistent over multiple wipings?
My reasoning for this question: I originally flashed the 1.0 normal mod on Nils' BGS. In the OP it says it converts the filesystem to ext4. Many moons later, and now on drk's CM9, terminal still lists cache and data as ext4. I did not, however, flash an ext4 mod on any versions of ICS. I know that when I do a factory reset, even though all is formatted, my sd-ext remains ext4, since I set it up that way for Link2sd. Is it possible that the data and cache blocks have also remained ext4 from the original use of this mod, despite wiping and formatting repeatedly?
...sorry...I was on the phone...
omniatic said:
Is there a possibility that all or part of this mod could be persistent over multiple wipings?
My reasoning for this question: I originally flashed the 1.0 normal mod on Nils' BGS. In the OP it says it converts the filesystem to ext4. Many moons later, and now on drk's CM9, terminal still lists cache and data as ext4. I did not, however, flash an ext4 mod on any versions of ICS. I know that when I do a factory reset, even though all is formatted, my sd-ext remains ext4, since I set it up that way for Link2sd. Is it possible that the data and cache blocks have also remained ext4 from the original use of this mod, despite wiping and formatting repeatedly?
...sorry...I was on the phone...
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No, if you actually format the device like when the system runs the format command the filesystem will be ext4. However in your example of CM9 the ramdisk mounts data and cache as ext4. This will actually have a minor improvement over ext3. It'd still be an ext3 filesystem but loaded as ext4 so there's minimal performance gains.
In reality any time you flash a ROM or a boot.img type kernel (not any of mine) you will use the ramdisk of the ROM and reverse part of the effects. But since ROMs like CM9 and newer CM7 versions mount as ext4 you'll still see data and cache showing as ext4. Make sense? I never really did explain it properly before I think.
Hi to all!! I've done a little modification to the original CWM to add support to the secondary partition we use in every CM/MIUI etc...
All is done! Now works without an error of mounting "/sd-ext" due to an "unknown volume type!!" in recovery.fstab.
I also included the recovery for the SDMerge and also a linux script. Sorry, but the archive is too big to post it here on xda so i had to upload it on 4shared.
Requirements:
1) Rooted phone (obviously!!)
Instuctions Windows:
1) Download the package from 4shared
2) Extract it in any folder you prefer
3) Make sure you have USB Debugging on
4) Run "CWM-Installer.bat" as administrator
5) Hit enter
6) Wait, if it takes too long simply disconnect the device and reconnect it immediatly.
5) Enjoy the new recovery!!:victory:
Instructions Ubuntu/Debian/Mint:
1) Download the package from 4shared
2) Extract it
3) Make sure you have the sdk properly installed with adb (if not check here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2100673 )
4) Run the script by typing
Code:
./CWM-Installer.sh
5) Enjoy the new recovery
The script is for stock roms but it works well even on CM or CM-Based ROMs so don't worry if you get errors, it's normal.
If you want your old recovery back you can open the CWM-Installer.bat with an editor and replace this
Code:
Files\adb push Files\recovery.img /data/local/recovery.img
With this:
Code:
Files\adb push Files\[COLOR=Red]CWMrecovery_orig[/COLOR].img /data/local/recovery.img
or if you want the recovery for the SDMerge just replace:
Code:
Files\adb push Files\recovery.img /data/local/recovery.img
with this:
Code:
Files\adb push Files\SDmergerecovery.img /data/local/recovery.img
And then run the script again.
Feel free to post comments!!
Download here:
http://www.4shared.com/archive/8HmnogYQ/CWM-Installer-E400tar.html
wow, long time no see...
keep it up buddy
yayakuya said:
wow, long time no see...
keep it up buddy
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Thanks yaya, I was busy with work and home and I haven't internet at home so I can't download the huge GBs of a repo.
Works like said great job keep it up buddy!
Cobmaster said:
Hi to all!! I've done a little modification to the original CWM to add support to the secondary partition we use in every CM/MIUI etc...
All is done! Now works without an error of mounting "/sd-ext" due to an "unknown volume type!!" in recovery.fstab.
Requirements:
1) Rooted phone (obviously!!)
Instuctions:
1) Download the attachment
2) Extract it in any folder you prefer
3) Make sure you have USB Debugging on
4) Run "CWM-Installer.bat" as administrator
5) Hit enter
6) Wait, if it takes too long simply disconnect the device and reconnect it immediatly.
5) Enjoy the new recovery!!:victory:
The script is for stock roms but it works well even on CM or CM-Based ROMs so don't worry if you get errors, it's normal.
IT DOESN'T WORK WITH SDMerge MOD!!!
If you want your old recovery back you can open the CWM-Installer.bat with an editor and replace this
Code:
Files\adb push Files\recovery.img /mnt/extra-sd/recovery.img
With this:
Code:
Files\adb push Files\[COLOR=Red]CWMrecovery_orig[/COLOR].img /mnt/extra-sd/recovery.img
And then run the script again.
Feel free to post comments!!
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i created a flashable zip for the recovery her it is please thank me.:good:
jeffreyvh said:
i created a flashable zip for the recovery her it is please thank me.:good:
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I used the script written a long time ago for who has only the device rooted but hasn't the recovery installed... Btw good job!
@Cobmaster, could you make similar recovery specifically for data2sdext on stock rom?
I already create similar mod based on this tutorial and it works flawlessly but lack of support from recovery (i.e can't backup/restore from sd-ext)
andwie said:
@Cobmaster, could you make similar recovery specifically for data2sdext on stock rom?
I already create similar mod based on this tutorial and it works flawlessly but lack of support from recovery (i.e can't backup/restore from sd-ext)
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Are you talking about e405? Or you want a recovery modded to support the partition table in stock rom?
I think I can but I need more specs of the partitioning you use for the sd. I need the specific "/dev/block/mmcblk***" of the partitions in the sd. Nothing more (and a little bit of time obviously!).
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Are you talking about e405? Or you want a recovery modded to support the partition table in stock rom?
I think I can but I need more specs of the partitioning you use for the sd. I need the specific "/dev/block/mmcblk***" of the partitions in the sd. Nothing more (and a little bit of time obviously!).
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it's for stock rom in E400 (E400 and E405 shared the same partitioning system though).
it's the same partition structure created by CWM recovery :
swap -> /dev/block/mmcblk1p1
ext4 -> /dev/block/mmcblk1p2 -> mounted as /data
vfat -> /dev/block/mmcblk1p3
thanks again for your effort
andwie said:
it's for stock rom in E400 (E400 and E405 shared the same partitioning system though).
it's the same partition structure created by CWM recovery :
swap -> /dev/block/mmcblk1p1
ext4 -> /dev/block/mmcblk1p2 -> mounted as /data
vfat -> /dev/block/mmcblk1p3
thanks again for your effort
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Here it is, to flash it use my script replacing the recovery.img with the one attached and report if it works or not.
Btw, are you sure that the "/data" partition is ext4? Because if it's wrong the recovery doesn't mount it.
Very sorry for the very late reply, I just had the time to test your new recovery (I had to create flashable zip for it since the script didn't work) and it work perfectly.
Now we have alternative to increase data partition without having to edit apps like gellmar's StockMergE400, means it will be compatible with all stock-based rom :victory:
Thanks again @Cobmaster :good:
Don't worry about it. It's very pleasing to see that it works.
hi!
@Cobmaster, could you make recovery for E405?
after make SDMerge MOD from '' lgl3e405.blogspot.com/2013/05/sd-merge-mod-for-e405-under-testing.html''. i can't restore my backup and i can't mount internal sd.
can you help me. Sorry for my english. i am not good
dricoarmani said:
hi!
@Cobmaster, could you make recovery for E405?
after make SDMerge MOD from '' lgl3e405.blogspot.com/2013/05/sd-merge-mod-for-e405-under-testing.html''. i can't restore my backup and i can't mount internal sd.
can you help me. Sorry for my english. i am not good
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Could you give me the link of the recovery for e405?
and if you can give me the partition layout of your phone using this: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.cls.partition
Or this:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=me.kuder.diskinfo
Cobmaster said:
Could you give me the link of the recovery for e405?
and if you can give me the partition layout of your phone using this: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.cls.partition
Or this:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=me.kuder.diskinfo
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How about L5 E455 users? what do you think would happen if i try this recovery on e455?
will it brick it for good ?
-Rant
most of my previous droid phones were SE and then Sony and i never had to deal with any of this
int mem/int sd/ext sd crap. just int mem and sdcard .period
now i've two Chinese tablets and a sammy and now this e455 cuz i needed an affordable dual sim.
man, it's a clusterF. most my backups wont work cuz they've restored on the wrong partition and
yesterday i got some error message like "this dosnt work on emulated storage" and i was like wtf?
/Rant off
Axims said:
How about L5 E455 users? what do you think would happen if i try this recovery on e455?
will it brick it for good ?
-Rant
most of my previous droid phones were SE and then Sony and i never had to deal with any of this
int mem/int sd/ext sd crap. just int mem and sdcard .period
now i've two Chinese tablets and a sammy and now this e455 cuz i needed an affordable dual sim.
man, it's a clusterF. most my backups wont work cuz they've restored on the wrong partition and
yesterday i got some error message like "this dosnt work on emulated storage" and i was like wtf?
/Rant off
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It will probably get bricked. It's a matter of kernel...
Sent from my LG-E400 using xda premium
Cobmaster said:
It will probably get bricked. It's a matter of kernel...
Sent from my LG-E400 using xda premium
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hi all,
i have a problem with sdmerge roms. when i install a rom with sdmerge wipe doesn't work.
in cwm i see wipe done succesfully, but nothing happens, and when i reboot i have the same background, same apps etc...
with this update i could fix the problem?
lomax84 said:
hi all,
i have a problem with sdmerge roms. when i install a rom with sdmerge wipe doesn't work.
in cwm i see wipe done succesfully, but nothing happens, and when i reboot i have the same background, same apps etc...
with this update i could fix the problem?
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only use gellmar recovery, because it is fixed for sdmerge
kien_vip said:
only use gellmar recovery, because it is fixed for sdmerge
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Where can i find gellmar recovery?
Do you mean step1?
Inviato dal mio LG-E400 con Tapatalk 2
lomax84 said:
Where can i find gellmar recovery?
Do you mean step1?
Inviato dal mio LG-E400 con Tapatalk 2
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it contain in step 2 or you can see it on some sdmerge rom
By popular requests, here is my everyday orthodox cleaning procedure prior flashing all these roms:
Prerequisites:
- Be in MM6 already.
- Make sure you upgraded your device via .kdz file only
Benefits: Your phone will feel like new.....
1) Resizing partitions:
- Flashing all these roms, sometimes cause resizing your system partitions and you wont even know it....... please do the following: Boot to recovery > wipe > advanced wipe > select system > click repair or change file system (bottom) > resize file system > swipe to resize (bottom)
Notes:
- If you get errors resizing these partitions (red), just reboot to recovery and repeat this procedure again, until no error shows up.
- You will do this resizing to three partitions (system, data and cache).
2) Wiping everything:
- Boot to recovery > click mount > check all partitions (but external_sd) > click home or back > click in advanced > file manager > in root "/" click check mark (bottom right) > click delete > swipe to delete
Notes:
- This procedure will delete all extra files and junk files on your partitions....... don’t worry the important partition's files are read only. So, after reboot everything will be fine.
- This procedure will freeze the phone with some errors (in red). Just take the battery out
- This procedure will wipe your internal storage
3) Boot to recovery and flash your new rom.
4) Profit!!
Enjoy your trouble free phone
TURBO
I'll be the one......
Does this wipe the internal storage?
I'm glad you posted this, good sir! Thank you for everything!
draymond1987 said:
I'll be the one......
Does this wipe the internal storage?
I'm glad you posted this, good sir! Thank you for everything!
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yes.....
I can't read, whoops LOL. It's right there in the OP! Dammit, where's my coffee?!
Also, what exactly is that error? I tried googling it, but nothing came up. I'm just curious
TURBO2012 said:
yes.....
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I got to 20o via ota, is it safe for me to perform this procedure or should I flash 20o via kdz first?
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luisoman2000 said:
I got to 20o via ota, is it safe for me to perform this procedure or should I flash 20o via kdz first?
Sent from my LG-H811 using Tapatalk
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hi Luis.... if you are in 20o and rooted, you can do this and will be good. I always like to do kdz as first choice, since it cleans and upgrade everything from scratch.......
TURBO
Thanks for this! I tried this, this time wiping internal storage and it worked to help make my phone's woes go away!
ro_bro said:
Thanks for this! I tried this, this time wiping internal storage and it worked to help make my phone's woes go away!
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glad it worked for you!!. I use it when I switch from CM to 20o. it works every time.......
thank you, for let me know.....
TURBO
Aaaaand I deleted my 128gb SD lol and I thought I was being careful haha
**** :/
BTW, loving the new stock build
Icanthelplt90 said:
Aaaaand I deleted my 128gb SD lol and I thought I was being careful haha
**** :/
BTW, loving the new stock build
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dont worry, you are not alone..... lol..... me too..... once..... I always forget to unmount ext sdcard....... grrrrr.......
TURBO2012 said:
dont worry, you are not alone..... lol..... me too..... once..... I always forget to unmount ext sdcard....... grrrrr.......
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Haha yea, luckily I have autobackups for everything
After wiping /, you can reboot into recovery via this method:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/g4/help/how-to-manually-enter-to-recovery-mode-t3129643
I always forget the manual way (specifically, the part where you need to let go of the power button, then hold it again), so hopefully this helps someone here too.
to enter recovery mode using hardware buttons do this.
phone completly off.
press volumen down button, make sure you press firmly. never release this button keep it pressed.
then press power button. keep it press.... phone will turn on when you see LG logo
then do 2 clicks on power button keeps pressing adter 2 clicks then it should take you to recovery.
thanks for this. works well, though it didn't fix issues I've had with the phone.
Boot to recovery > click mount > check all partitions (but external_sd)... Not choose external_sd ?
Dont want to wipe external storage beacuse rhe rom you plan to flash will be stored there. As well as it doesnt need wipe for installs of roms. Its not part of the main partitions.
Thank you very much Turbo for directing me here.
Among the prerequisite, i am right now using cm13 based ROM and i flashed it using twrp.. How to fulfill the second requirement?