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Linux port to tornado problem?

i use this tutorial to try porting linux to my dopod 577w upgrade to WM6.
http://vivien.chappelier.free.fr/typhoon/index.html
i try boot from EOL (press camera button and power button) and boot Haret directly from my sd card but the result is the same. I got blank white screen .
Anyone can help me??
p/s sorry for my bad english.

Never tried it. But while reading the documentation I've found this:
Important Note: there is a glitch with the USB gadget driver for now, so you _have_ to boot with the phone plugged to a PC using the USB cable, otherwise the kernel will panic.
Did you try this?
EDIT: OK. I tried it and it does not work on my Tornado either! I used both 0.4.7 and 0.4.8 versions of HaRET for booting from within WM6. Maybe there are some Tornado specific option to be set in default.txt (RAM size or RAM address).

NiTroGenious said:
Never tried it. But while reading the documentation I've found this:
Important Note: there is a glitch with the USB gadget driver for now, so you _have_ to boot with the phone plugged to a PC using the USB cable, otherwise the kernel will panic.
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I already try this both with my xp machine and linux box. Same result boot and i get white blank screen.
I try used old image tux logo appear and then they ask to push enter. Which button represent enter??

There is a guide for running linux on Tornado at WCE.BY forum. I don't speak russian, but I translated it using an online translator:
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The needed files can be found here:
http://linuxtogo.org/~law/htctornado/gpephone/images/20070802/
http://rapidshare.com/files/57929506/haret-20070816b.exe
Instructions:
Create a second partition on the memory card, about 64-100MB, and format it as Ext2/3.
Unpack Angstrom-gpephone-image-glibc-test-20070802-htctornado.rootfs.tar.bz2 on this partition.
On the FAT partition place zImage-2.6.16.16-htctornado-20070502071325, haret-20070816b.exe and default.txt.
After placing the memory card back at the phone, run haret, select default.txt and press Run.
OS booting should start and finally you should see the GUI. There may be an issue with date set dialog at first boot, but the author doesn't remember exactly.
Also, if USB cable is attached and network is set up when booting, you can login to your phone by SSH. Details are in default.txt. The author doesn't know how to do it in Windows.
Well, I did not try it because I don't know how to create a Ext2/3 partition from within Windows. Thanks to ega2oo2 for helping with the translation.

NiTroGenious said:
5. - 6. OK!!! I couldn't translate those 2 steps!!! Help, please...
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5. OS booting should start and finally you should see the GUI. There may be an issue with date set dialog at first boot, but the author doesn't remember exactly.
6. Also, if USB cable is attached and network is set up when booting, you can login to your phone by SSH. Details are in default.txt. The author doesn't know how to do it in Windows.
The author has written this guide from the scratch, and may have missed some details.
My 2 cents

Any hint on uncompressing the .tar.bz2 file to the ext2/3 partition from withing Windows???

I try it but dont work...when kernel boot stoped with notice:
"VFS: No root yet, retrying to mount root on mmcblk0p2(unknown-block(0,0))"
Please append a correct "root"= boot option
Kernel panic - not syncings: VPS: Unable to mount root fs on unknown -block(0,0)

http://e2fsprogs.sourceforge.net/ext2.html
for creating ext2 partitions under windows
you can extract .bz2 archive with winrar www.rarsoft.com

i succesfully created
first 256 mb fat partition on the sd
second 220 mb ext partition on the sd
using the smartphone and wm5 storage
(goide here http://forum.xda-developers.com/archive/index.php/t-267475.html)
i uncomressed the bz2 file to ext2 partition
i copied the required files to the fat partition
rebooted the phone
now the phone is frosen after 'freeing 100 kb" mesage
i will try to debug
did somebody have the same mesage ????

Linux instalation giude (working)

CID-unlock your phone
Application unlock your phone
You will need at least 512Mb SD Card
TESTED ON 2G card and does not work !!!
Install wm5storage on the phone
Guide here http://forum.xda-developers.com/archive/index.php/t-267475.html
Run wm5 storage - uncheck "read only" and "removable class"
Connect the phone to pc
Go on the PC to Computer Management - Disk Management and delete the partition on the SD card
create one primary 256 mb partition and format it to FAT
Create an other PRIMARY partition on the remaining space (thanks Eikichi)
!!! DO NOT FORMAT THE SECOND PARTITION !!!
Download the windows EXT2 driver (Ext2fsd v0.31a) from
http://sourceforge.net/project/showfiles.php?group_id=43775
and the format tool (Mke2fs v0.02) from the same page
install Ext2fsd v0.31a and restart the PC
extract Mke2fs v0.02 and run
Mke2fs.exe -b 4096 x:
(where x is the unformatted drive letter)
RESTART THE PHONE
START Wm5storage again
Connect the phone to PC
Download http://linuxtogo.org/~law/htctornad...02/zImage-2.6.16.16-htctornado-20070502071325
http://linuxtogo.org/~law/htctornado/gpephone/images/20070802/default.txt
and rename it to zImage
http://rapidshare.com/files/57929506/haret-20070816b.exe
rename it to haret.exe
Copy
1.zImage
2.default.txt
3.haret.exe
to the fat partition
Download
http://linuxtogo.org/~florian/gpepe...image-test-20070418-htctornado.rootfs.tar.bz2
extract the .bz2 arhive using winrar (www.rarsoft.com) to the ext2 partition
!! do not extract the arhive to an Folder on the SD!!
!!!!!!!!!!!!! files should be on the root folder!!!!!!!!!!!!!
!!IGNORE ALL RAR errors and answer YES to all warnings!!
Disconect the phone
Reboot the phone
Run Haret.exe on the Phone
NOW YOU HAVE AN HAPPY LINUX PHONE
MY PHONE IS DEAD
I BOUGHT AN NEW PHONE MTeoR and moved to that forum
wich is not hardware compatible with Tornado
SO I STOPED THE RESEARCH ON TORNADO LINUX
if somebody wants to continue please PM
HAPPY DEVELOPPING

Im sure that if u upload some screenshots.. will make us believe you.

zuzuzuzu said:
Im sure that if u upload some screenshots.. will make us believe you.
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true indeed!

Yes, Im desperate to run linux on windows mobiles, be it PPC or smartphone. Do upload some screen shots.

here are some pictures
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and the sourcecode
http://chac.le-poulpe.net/~nico/tornado/
http://linuxtogo.org/

more pictures

gpe linux inside

is it works on typhoone and can i get back to windows
10x

using haret.exe you dont replace windows with linux
to start in windows simply reboot the phone
to start linux from windows you launch haret.exe
it is very simple

jerpelea said:
Download http://linuxtogo.org/~law/htctornad...02/zImage-2.6.16.16-htctornado-20070502071325
http://linuxtogo.org/~law/htctornado/gpephone/images/20070802/default.txt
and rename it to zImage
http://rapidshare.com/files/57929506/haret-20070816b.exe
rename it to haret.exe
Copy
1.zImage
2.default.txt
3.haret.exe
to the fat partition
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Please, create a 'linuxboot.exe'-type self-installer by combining all these files into 1.
Then you can avoid having the fat partition, and make testing linux
a much more simple task
Haret source code has an explanation how to do it.
Here is an example (if you don't use the ramdisk)
Code:
make KERNEL=~/XANADUX/UNI/zImage-2.6.21-hh16+cvs20070928-htcuniversal-20070928122523 SCRIPT=default.txt

jerpelea said:
Copy
1.zImage
2.default.txt
3.haret.exe
to the fat partition
Download
http://linuxtogo.org/~florian/gpepe...image-test-20070418-htctornado.rootfs.tar.bz2
extract the .bz2 arhive using winrar (www.rarsoft.com) to the ext2 partition
!! do not extract the arhive to an Folder on the SD!!
!!!!!!!!!!!!! files should be on the root folder!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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To my qtek 8310 it doesn't work i make all the steps, and next run haret.exe it start to run i see all the green letter and here is the problem here block the phone!!!! look the foto of my storage card is all ok here???
Thanks for your help!!!!

hello
you must have the contents of bz2 arhive to the ext2 partition
and the 3 boot files on fat partition
please repartition sd and it will work
follow the guide

cr2 said:
Please, create a 'linuxboot.exe'-type self-installer by combining all these files into 1.
Then you can avoid having the fat partition, and make testing linux
a much more simple task
Haret source code has an explanation how to do it.
Here is an example (if you don't use the ramdisk)
Code:
make KERNEL=~/XANADUX/UNI/zImage-2.6.21-hh16+cvs20070928-htcuniversal-20070928122523 SCRIPT=default.txt
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it will be done when it reaches an stable version
thanks

i've tried with your file and guide but my c600 doesn't boot. i can see the kernell loading but it stops with " kernel panic - not syncing : attempt to kill init"
any ideas?

Yes... Same problem on my Qtek 8310 ..
Says "Syncing problem ....." Any idea ???
Thanks

i had the same problem
1) you need to have
first partition fat
and the second ext2
if the first partition is ext it gives this error
2) if you extract .bz2 files to hdd and copy them you get this error due to acces rights
Best regards
If i can help ask me

it's impossible to exstract directly to ext2 partition! everytime i tried, windows on my pc give me the same error...can't' write!
i've made all the steps severl times....always the same!

did you install the ext2 driver and restart pc?
do you have read only marked on the wm5storage?
it works
i am trying to release second build in some days
BR

jerpelea said:
did you install the ext2 driver and restart pc?
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Yes, of course!
do you have read only marked on the wm5storage?
BR
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no...as you say in te first post!
"Run wm5 storage - uncheck "read only" and "removable class"
Connect the phone to pc"

i use andot v6 wm6
wm5 storage 1.75
Windows XP sp2
last ext2 driver and volume manager
and it works
do you have ext2 volume manager in windows system tray?
what does it say ?
try to reboot phone and pc after you have recreated the paritions on the sd card

[UPDATE 08/20] Windows Utilities for Sapphire by CARTHAISON

Less clicks less time from windows to develop on Sapphire. How ?
1 - Sapphire drivers and Android SDK are installed.
2 - Copy or unzip downloaded files in SDK tools folder.
3 - Make .bat files shorcuts.
A - Flashing phone: 32A / 32B
Phone on usb detection, SDcard mounting, update.zip file transfert, Fastboot started phone detection and boot recovery launching.
Becarefull some ROM needs 3 parts (cf. MySDcardPartition).
1 - Unzip in SDK tools folder.
2 - Saved ROM in update.zip file in SDK tools folder.
3 - Launch MyMagicFlasher_VXX.bat file.
B - SDcard Partitioner [FAT32+ext2+swap]: 32A(no tested) / 32B
Ext2 = Your choice, swap = 32/64Mo, FAT32 = SDcard size - (Ext2+Swap).
1 - Unzip in SDK tools folder.
2 - Launch MySDcardPartition_BetaXX.bat
C - Change boot picture: 32A / 32B
Fastboot started phone detection and boot picture replacing.
1 - Radio/SPL must be updated
2 - Picture must be converted, named mysplash.rgb565 et saved in SDK tools folder.
D - Recovery utilities acces: 32A / 32B
Fastboot started phone detection and boot recovery.
Select needed utility with trackball:
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Thanks:
- Amon_RA for recovery boot img http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=530492
- SmartPhoneFrance.com users. (Particulary Christophe) http://forums.smartphonefrance.info/index.php?c=7

Do we really need yet another half ass guide? There's like 4 really good ones on the first 2 pages already.
Clinton

No guide (easy to make mistakes)... It's Utilities (just easy)...

i tried the SD partition... but it didnt work....
do i need something else to make it work ???
i checked that the phone was connected via ADB and it was...
when i ran the file it gave me alot of errors and my phone restarted...
what did i do wrong ???

Why don't you just use the recovery utility in E to create Fat32+ext2+swap. Remember to backup your SD card before formatting.

dk_iceman said:
i tried the SD partition... but it didnt work....
do i need something else to make it work ???
i checked that the phone was connected via ADB and it was...
when i ran the file it gave me alot of errors and my phone restarted...
what did i do wrong ???
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Soory, 2 files were missed, it must work better now

rumon said:
Why don't you just use the recovery utility in E to create Fat32+ext2+swap. Remember to backup your SD card before formatting.
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With my tool you don't have to reboot in fastboot mode.

Nice collection of batch scripts, maybe make it more "smart" because not everyone has an 8GB SD

Carthaison said:
Thanks:
- Amon_RA for recovery boot img http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=530492
- SmartPhoneFrance.com users. (Particulary Christophe) http://forums.smartphonefrance.info/index.php?c=7
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Thanks ... for the Thanks

Thanks, may give this a whirl as I can't get the one in Amon's recovery to work
Carthaison said:
B - SDcard Partitioner [FAT32+ext2+swap]: 32A(no tested) / 32B
Ext2 = 800Mo, swap = 32Mo, FAT32 = SDcard size - 832Mo.
1 - Unzip in SDK tools folder.
2 - Launch MySDcardPartition_Beta02.bat
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Roy_Drage said:
Thanks, may give this a whirl as I can't get the one in Amon's recovery to work
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If an item in my recovery throws an error it will always tell you to manually run the script or binary from adb. Check out this nice tutorial if you plan to partition your sd-card. The parted binary is included in my recovery...

Amon_RA said:
If an item in my recovery throws an error it will always tell you to manually run the script or binary from adb. Check out this nice tutorial if you plan to partition your sd-card. The parted binary is included in my recovery...
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It didn't give out an error mate, it said it comepleted the partition but when I went back into windows and looked at the 'removeable drive' it still had it labelled as FAT32.
Is that normal, I thought it would of changed to show it was in 3 partitions or something

Roy_Drage said:
It didn't give out an error mate, it said it comepleted the partition but when I went back into windows and looked at the 'removeable drive' it still had it labelled as FAT32.
Is that normal, I thought it would of changed to show it was in 3 partitions or something
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Euhm... Linux partitions will never show on a default Windows
Are you sure you know what you're doing?

Amon_RA said:
Euhm... Linux partitions will never show on a default Windows
Are you sure you know what you're doing?
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Nope, not a clue.
I just assumed we could enter your recovery on the phone as normal, as if i was going to flash a new rom, click on format sd card option: the one with 3 partitions. Then it would do it automatically from the phone.
I mean when I did click it, it went through the formatting sd card loading bit and then it said it was complete.
Am I wrong to assume this is the correct procedure?

Roy_Drage said:
Nope, not a clue.
I just assumed we could enter your recovery on the phone as normal, as if i was going to flash a new rom, click on format sd card option: the one with 3 partitions. Then it would do it automatically from the phone.
I mean when I did click it, it went through the formatting sd card loading bit and then it said it was complete.
Am I wrong to assume this is the correct procedure?
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Yes, if it said complete the partitioning went fine...
You'll only need 3 partitions if you are going to play with apps2sd, cache, swap etc...
I think we should stop hijacking this thread now.

Amon_RA said:
Nice collection of batch scripts, maybe make it more "smart" because not everyone has an 8GB SD
Click to expand...
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It work for upper than 832Mo SDcards i'm going to change sentences in the batch.
[edit]Done since Beta03... Upper issues will allow ext2 and swap size changing[/edit]

Thanks for sharing Carthaison! Will surely try your tool for partitions.

2009/08/16 Update:
MySDcardPartition last Beta04 version, choice possible for Swap and Ext2 size.
Enjoy

Some problems with Beta04 fixed in Beta05.

Swapoff adding in Beta06 for already swapped SDcard in order to don't have any warning on swap part acces.
If problem persist thanks to inform me in order to apply Partition in two steps:
1 - Existant partittions deletion
2 - Reboot and new partitions creation.

[solved] resized data img for incubus26jc's froyo 2.2

Can anybody share a 1G data.img? I am not familiar with linux but I want more space on my polaris.
regards
EDIT: the solution here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=741383
Code:
This can be done with any data.img... even existing one one.
Boot phone in windows mobile. attach to linux box(linux computer or live cd) in disk mode(when u attach hd2 to computer it will ask mode,select disk mode).
go to terminal.
go to the /media
then go to the directory which represents your hd2 phone, then to [B]andboot [/B]directory.
then enter following commands
e2fsck -f data.img
(if it asks to fix say y)
resize2fs -p data.img 512000
(this is for half gb, change it as per requirement)
e2fsck -f data.img
Then reboot the phone.
You may see green screen. if so, simply reboot again.
works like a charm.
no need to download huge file. can be done with a used data.img at any time and any number of times.
Last edited by bhaveshdj; 1st August 2010 at 03:43 PM. Reason: to give more info
You need to install ubuntu first / You do not need any partitions
Install normally first, system to NAND and data to data.img
Remove the card from the phone
Move the card to the phone and reboot
You are done.
Storage shows 2,36 G for me now (2,13 G free after installing 60 programs), and I still have 11,55G for music, maps and so on !
kk last kernel + incubus26jc's RLS14
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Note: do not ask me to share it because it constains all personal configuration and I do not know yet how to clean it.
Now the question is: when I want to update to next release, what do I have to do? install data to data.img and resize it again? or I can overwrite with my old&big data.img file?

you can create it using boot script generator (select the size)

ok I thought your tool required the nbh posted in your thread.
I have created the sh file but before I flash may be you can help me:
1. What I want to do is to install all apps to my 16g sd. Typically in windows mobile I keep 6g in music, 4g in onroad and offroad navigators and maps 1g on installed apps and 2g on non installed apps.
2. After quite a lot of reading, I do not understand which options do I have with incubus26jc's froyo 2.2. for pola100: apps2sd? dataimg? ext2 partition? linux swap on a third partition?
3. Your tool can help creating partitions? does it exist an easy way to create partitions from windows with no linux and no money?
4. Which set-up would you recommend to me data.img or ext2? I like it fast boot and fast performance so I am trying nand install.
5. I can not flash from the sdcard so I flash the nbh from windows and leave the rar file in andboot. If I leave your sh in andboot will it work?
6. If I do not use the script generated by your app and resize data.img manually will I have to do it everytime I try a new ROM?
thanks so much for your help so far.

new nbh has all you need to make it works inside.
i'm writing a new tool to partition sd card but is in alpha version and i need dzo release my file...

Well it seems not easy to me:
I stick to Kakt_Kaffe kernel + incubus rls 14 since i have wifi and camera with no probs. I have installed ubuntu and formated the sd card with fat32,ext and lynux-swap but I can not install data to the partition. sigh
I have also tried with the same kernel your script and I does not boot.
I will try to resize my data.img in ubunto (reinstalling now because I rebooted ubuntu without noticing it was downloading a system uptade)
If you need beta testers for the sd partitioner I can do some testing.

Solution in first post.
Now the question is: when I want to update to next release, what do I have to do? install data to data.img and resize it again? or I can overwrite with my old&big data.img file?

My Stable NAND build (2.6.25 kernel + casacristo's RLS18 ROM)

Not-so-Super Froyo was my best rom build but too much crashes and app forecloses inched me closer to bringing back Windows Mobile. After a while of experimentations I think I found my best combo ever ---- l1q1d's 2.6.25 kernel and casacristo Valentine ROM. Thanks!!!
My screenshots. Not the default appearance though.
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Here's my setup for NAND Installation: (Download all 4 files)
a. casacristo's VALENTINE ROM build (extract androidinstall.tar from the downloaded file using winrar or any rar decompression program)
http://www.ziddu.com/download/13802744/androidinstall.rar.html
b. l1q1d's 2.6.25 kernel POLAIMG.NBH
c. install-seq.sh
d. You might need to flash the kernel with this file CustomRUU.exe
(See Attached file for download links below)
IMPORTANT REMINDERS:
The NAND installation doesn't work in automated mode. You have to enter the
Android BOOT Menu mode and install from there. Resetting the phone also will not work. You have to enter the Boot Menu and press Exit. OR you can rename the file install-seq.sh to anything so reboot works automatically.
Try these STEPS for installing Android on your Polaris NAND:
IF YOU ARE NEW TO MODDING ANDROID ON YOUR POLARIS I SUGGEST TRYING l1q1d's TUTORIALS FIRST. I suggest you have newer bootloader and radio. Im not responsible for what you do with your phone anyway.
1. Create a folder named Andboot on your SD card and copy the 2 files androidinstall.tar and install-seq.sh inside the folder.
2. Insert your SDCard on your Polaris.
3. Go to Bootloader Mode by pressing RESET once while pressing down the Camera button.
4. Once the 3-color Bootscreen comes out, connect your Polaris to your Computer thru the USB cable and check that the screen says "USB" and not "SERIAL" anymore.
5. Put CustomRUU.exe and POLAIMG.NBH together inside any folder and RUN CustomRUU.exe. Follow the instructions on screen. When the format is over your phone will reset and Android installation begins.
6. HOLD PRESS the Volume UP button until the installation texts roll on the screen and you come into the Android Boot Menu. IF YOU DONT, then RESET the phone and do it again.
7. Choose the menu "Install System" and let Android install for a while.
8. Installation finished. Choose Exit and let Android roll. Congratulations.
WHAT'S WORKING?
I tried the following...
Camera, WIFI, GPS, Bluetooth, Removable Disk Mode in USB works when connecting USB while logging in to Windows, ... Battery is more accurate.
WHAT's NOT WORKING?
VideoCamera... dont ever try it freezes; Install to SD...nope!
WHAT's NEW?
New Market, New Battery Image, No frequent forecloses, lesser resets
WHAT's IN?
Comes installed with GOLauncherEX (I preferred LauncherPro), SwiFTP, APNdroid, and more.
I recommend the following apps (tried and tested):
*Contapps for Contacts (syncs with FB, Twitter to name a few)
*ChompSMS for Messaging
*LauncherPro for Launcher
*Friendcaster for Facebook
*QuickPic for Gallery
*FileExpert for File Navigation
*GPS Essentials
*KS Uninstaller
*Easy Installer
*ClockQ
*Tubemate

I trying it now. I have had problem with installing apps in app store but after phone restart is all ok. I love the speed of this system

Thanks for trying. Thanks by the way to l1q1d for his kernel and Atools and tech. I chose to use his 2.6.25 kernel since that has working camera. You might wanna try with the latest 2.6.32 kernel maybe more results would be favorable. If you can find a better setup pls share also, for now I'd be sticking with this combo. The battery status by the way is accurate and reliable. I got 5% juice and the phone is still working though reminding me to connect to charger. Previously on the Froyo combination the phone is dead at 25%.

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Hey guys. First of all thank you for posting this thread, and second, can you please tell me if i can use this build with haret, not nand. I tried to install it but i didnt succed. Can you please help me?

I can't install it too? Everytime i see can't extract the files, after it reboot and hold the vol up bottom?
Hmm sorry my mistake, i forgot to unpack "androidinstall.tar"
I'm gonna comment after use
Seems to work proberly? You say install on nand, but why does it still use the sdcard when reboot?

I have a problem.
After I installed it,I turn off my phone and turn on it again.
I failed to boot the android,it says "Failed to format".
Plz help me!

oh sorry. i know what's wrong now.

Hello again guys. I have managed to install it in haret. I must say its fast but still not so "super" . It doesnt load the market (gives me a server side error), launcher freezes. I will test it some more and get back asap.
LE: Seems to be working. I dont know how, but it is. I am downloading apps as i type. And btw, the battery indicator is much accurate then before. Thank you again.

oscar32170 said:
oh sorry. i know what's wrong now.
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I got the same problem, can you explain how to fix it. Thx!

Instalation all ok. (is very easy)
Run fast, estable, the camera works (the only in all roms android i used).
The battery spend in a day at least the percentage is correct.
Perfect job.

yokishadow said:
I got the same problem, can you explain how to fix it. Thx!
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When you boot it,you should hold pressing the volume up button. You'll find that you are in Boot Menu. Press "Quit". Then it'll be fine.

I'm having a load of trouble doing this, probably cause im a noob :[
i followed the instructions but ended up with a white flashing screen and couldn't do anything. I've just installed the original software windows mobile 6.1 and I'll try again. Hope i can get it to work this time!
does androidinstall.tar need to be unpacked, or do i just unpack that file from the rar?

i did the same thing ... i didnt unpacked the archive and it didnt worked. so you should unpack and try again.

same thing has happend again with just the .tar file on there, my phone completes the installation and when it goes to boot up it vibrates twice and flashes on the white screen, any help would be appreciated

The issue lies on the kernel (POLAIMG.NBH). Your Polaris could have a different panel coz there are actually other types. Please read l1q1d's original tutorial on how to use Atools to obtain a kernel suited for that phone. Just try one of the panel type from that tutorial and if it dont work try the other. You can always use the androidinstall.tar file from this post with that kernel.

thanks for your nice work...
camera doesnt work as you said.
wifi doesnt work sometimes, but fine.
and very important for me:
How can i add another languages?
Dutch and Turkish?
Please let me know...

erhangulsum said:
thanks for your nice work...
camera doesnt work as you said.
wifi doesnt work sometimes, but fine.
and very important for me:
How can i add another languages?
Dutch and Turkish?
Please let me know...
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add also arabic laguage ...

please link download other ziddu.
ziddu troble...( slowwww )

erhangulsum said:
How can i add another languages?
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try app "MoreLocale 2"
I have problem with headphones. When i connect headphones, sound still played from speaker.

sd to data
is there a possibility to install data to an sd partition?
I tryed to chose Data on SD partition but it has no effect, the apps are still installed to phone memory