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hi all, i have a rooted htc aria running froyo 2.2.ive got a new 16g card coming. i would like to partition. ive read way too much info on doing this, that im now totally confused! i cant figure out what steps this should be done in. ive got everything backed up. im not sure what program to use for the partitioning. have read not to use rom manager. im not sure about how many partitions i should have. after i copy my card contents to pc, where do they go when i copy them back? i just really need someone kind enough to walk me thru this. i have adhd and need specific instructions......thanx
chowceal said:
hi all, i have a rooted htc aria running froyo 2.2.ive got a new 16g card coming. i would like to partition. ive read way too much info on doing this, that im now totally confused! i cant figure out what steps this should be done in. ive got everything backed up. im not sure what program to use for the partitioning. have read not to use rom manager. im not sure about how many partitions i should have. after i copy my card contents to pc, where do they go when i copy them back? i just really need someone kind enough to walk me thru this. i have adhd and need specific instructions......thanx
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Why do you need to partition buddy? Do you want multiple internal storages, or another reason? I may be able to help here with just a little more info.
i would like to partition the micro card.ive read that its better to have it partitioned?
chowceal said:
i would like to partition the micro card.ive read that its better to have it partitioned?
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In some cases, putting a separate partition on your SD card and formatting to etx3 can be beneficial, especially with the Galaxy S devices. In day-to-day use with others phones though, you'll benefit far more from the extra storage than having multiple partitions. Do you have a Galaxy S mate?
i have a htc aria.
chowceal said:
i have a htc aria.
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I found this for you, from the Aria forum:
To Enable A2SD:
Backup your applications
Backup your sdcard
Partition your sdcard with ROM Manager with an ext partition option. (ROM manager is in Market)
This should start a special mode of clockwork recovery, which will partition the sdcard.
That's the only reason you'd want to partition your card, so that if you're running out of memory you can move some of your apps to the SD card. ROM Manager is very easy to use, but I'll be here if you need me Good luck!
juzz86 said:
I found this for you, from the Aria forum:
To Enable A2SD:
Backup your applications
Backup your sdcard
Partition your sdcard with ROM Manager with an ext partition option. (ROM manager is in Market)
This should start a special mode of clockwork recovery, which will partition the sdcard.
That's the only reason you'd want to partition your card, so that if you're running out of memory you can move some of your apps to the SD card. ROM Manager is very easy to use, but I'll be here if you need me Good luck!
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To follow onto this question. 1st time droid user, limited linux knowledge. I am running 2.2 on a brand new optimus t(mobile). I plan on rooting using z4root and flashing ROM (maybe megatron). Sdcard new (unused) only thing I have done with the phone is install a bunch of apps (which I can replace) and load my contact/gmail account.
I notice that my phone indicates 143kb internal available, so I assume I will have space limitations soon. It is my understanding that one of the benefits or rooting and putting on custom rom is the ability to have your phone recognize portions of the sd card as internal memory and, thus, "create" more internal space.
Considering my phone and my desire, can I go through the process of 1) rooting (z4root) 2) backup (custom recovery) 3) flash new rom/kernal 4) dump back up from sdcard onto PC via card reader 5) Use your above method to partition card?
Any suggestions/advice would be greatly appreciated, including partition types/sizes, process, procedure....or just tell me if I am an idiot and am way off base.
Thanks a lot
I installed the [ROM-Leak][CWM] Gingerbread 2.3.4 T959VUVKH1 Deodexed Rom, and i'm running Go Launcher Ex, went i reboot my phone, i lost my launcher configuration and somes icons apear without color (in grey) and look like de SD.
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I installed the [ROM-Leak][CWM] Gingerbread 2.3.4 T959VUVKH1 Deodexed Rom, and i'm running Go Launcher Ex, went i reboot my phone, i lost my launcher configuration and somes icons apear without color (in grey) and look like de SD.
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This is an issue that seems to be linked to the KG4 voodoo kernel. Chadster found that after flashing the kernel while in CWM voodoo do a factory clear wipe user data. Then reboot will clear that up, and I can say that this method has worked for me.
Back up your apps and data. Then re-flash the rom and kernel. Try what I mentioned above and see if it works for you. I would almost guaranty that it will.
Oooooohhhhhh!!! Of course, Now i understand... they are looking for de old kernel... but it was deleted by the new mod. Now i need to flash Again...
Your answer was very fast and thank you... But i just install the Odin version... but now i dont have CWM, voodoo or what ever...
Can i reinstall the KG4 kernel anyway?
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Oooooohhhhhh!!! Of course, Now i understand... they are looking for de old kernel... but it was deleted by the new mod. Now i need to flash Again...
Your answer was very fast and thank you... But i just install the Odin version... but now i dont have CWM, voodoo or what ever...
Can i reinstall the KG4 kernel anyway?
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Yea, just use the odin version of the KG4 kernel, it contains the CWM voodoo. After flashing that reboot into CWM voodoo and do the wipe data/ factory reset.
Then reboot. When you try to enable voodoo there is a good chance that you will here linda say something about not having enough space.
If you do hear that, you will be fine just follow these instructions.
1st. make a copy of everything that you want to save from your external sd card, and put it on your computer. (you are about to erase everything on the card)
2nd. place the card back in the phone and reboot into CWM recovery
3rd. go to the Advanced option and select it.
4th. go down to partition SD card and select it.
5th. select 1024m (this is what I use, others may use a different size)
6th. select the OM option (itds on the top and the only one without numbers I believe)
Now wait and let it re-format and create a new Voodoo partition. Once it brings you back to the red Voodoo CWM menu Go to voodoo and make sure that you have everythig enabled. And reboot.
This time you will here the sweet sound of Linda as she converts your phones file structure over to EXT4 (voodoo lagfix)
Excelent, every think is right now.... Veryyy clear and know i understend the process...
Just i try with 1024, but linda tellme there is no enough space... then i try with 2048 and work Nice...
that mint now I have 2gb more in my internal memory???
Or now i can use Link2sd???
1024 or 2048 doesn't mean what space you've got left, it's the, ehm, the size of something when partitioning (in kb, not gb), but not your internal memory space. It's still 1gb, 500 for rom and 500 for apps. Or so I think.
And why use link2sd? android GB already install apps on SD, as long as they are compatible to use on SD. Some apps require that they're installed on internal memory to work properly, this behavior is set by the app developer. So don't mess with them. I've installed 70 apps, some of them are installed on sd card, others on the phone internal memory. Still haven't had any issues with not enough space or something like that.
I got a new LG P999 (I think that's the G2X). I'm new to Android but I'm not sure if I should root/mod or not.
Is there really any significant benefits from modding (like speed or stability) or it's just to make your Android flashier?
Also, what mod would be best to go for? And if someone could link me to a beginner tutorial on how to mod (with simpler terminology; I only found some with terminology like NANDroid, clockwork recovery, etc... which I don't really understand), that would be much appreciated.
Hope someone can help, thanks!
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I got a new LG P999 (I think that's the G2X). I'm new to Android but I'm not sure if I should root/mod or not.
Is there really any significant benefits from modding (like speed or stability) or it's just to make your Android flashier?
Also, what mod would be best to go for? And if someone could link me to a beginner tutorial on how to mod (with simpler terminology; I only found some with terminology like NANDroid, clockwork recovery, etc... which I don't really understand), that would be much appreciated.
Hope someone can help, thanks!
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Well, rooting/modding gives you every benefit out there. Battery life, speed, options, features, the list goes on. Flashing ROM's is basically 99% the reason why people root or install a custom recovery on their phones. NANdroid, Clockwork MOD, etc are basically the basis and the stuff that you need to know about rooting. Since you're new I suggest you read a lot first and get to know what those terminologies are. ClockWork is a custom recovery that enables you to flash a custom ROM onto your phone.
Here is the G2x Bible. That's a reference guide to most, if not everything, that you need to know.
Here is the NVFlash method that you need to do to install Clockwork onto your G2x. You don't really need root for the G2x, just install Clockwork via that guide and you'll be good to go.
Remember: Read, read, and read.
Thanks for your reply! Those links helped me a lot. A few questions though:
1) If I don't have an external SD card, will I be able to put an external SD card without problems later? And can I re-flash for the external SD card support if desired?
2) Once I'm in the ClockworkMod Recovery, how do I put the ROM on my phone? (Flash is the correct terminology if I'm not mistaken).
3) Which ROM or mod should I go with? From the looks of it, a lot of people use CyanogenMod, but is there one that's most stable/fast?
Thanks again for your answer.
Here's another guide on NVFlashing.
These are my 3 favorite ROM's. And I'm sure most of the G2x people would agree as well.
Eagle's Blood: Based on LG's stock 2.3.3 Gingerbread.
Weapon G2x: Again, based on LG's stock 2.3.3 Gingerbread, but with Whitehawx's many tweaks and features.
And of course, CyanogenMOD 7 Nightlies: It's based on Google's AOSP, but the CM team has added in hundreds of tweaks that makes the user experience the best you can ever get on Android.
My favorite is CM but I suggest you try all 3 to see which one you like the best.
Yes, you can slip in an SD card after you've flashed if you want. Just follow the instructions carefully on how to NVFlash, there's even a YouTube video on how to do it.
Once you're in CWM, I suggest you do a NANDroid backup to backup your current ROM. Then do the following steps.
1. Wipe Data
2. Wipe Cache
3. Wipe Dalvik Cache (within Advanced)
4. Then go into mounts and format your /system
5. Then proceed to flashing your desired ROM.
Here's a quick video on how to flash a ROM.
But note; that video is how to flash a ROM on a myTouch 4G, just ignore the ROM's I showed in that video as it's for the MT4G. But the Clockwork MOD that you see there is just like the one for the G2x, except now the letters are blue. Do as I did in that video by wiping everything. Only thing I left out is formating /system since it wasn't needed on the MT4G. So don't forget to do that on your G2x.
Also, do you have Froyo or Gingerbread right now?
If you need any help with your g2x just drop me an email at [email protected]. I will be happy to help with any questions you may have.
Sent from the fastest g2x in the world
Thanks again for your awesome reply mackster248.
To answer your question, I'm currently running Froyo and I'm not actually with T-Mobile. I'm in Quebec with Videotron but I read it's the same phone. The phone model I have is LG P999DW.
I think I'll go with CM V7.1.0.1 as my first ROM (the nightlies may not be as stable as I want them to be). Do you think that would be an okay ROM as a first?
So just to confirm, this is what I will be doing as a whole process:
First, I will follow the NVFlashing guide which will allow me to use ClockworkMod Recovery. Next, I'll do a backup with NANDroid (which I assume is an option in CWM). Following that, I follow the wiping steps you listed (same as your video). Is that correct or am I missing something?
Thanks again!
EDIT: So I followed the NVFlash steps and it worked fine until I tried to boot in Recover by holding Vol Down + Power, but it doesn't seem to do anything... I can boot up the phone fine normally by holding the power button though. Is there a reason booting into recovery wouldn't work?
EDIT 2: Ah, nevermind. It works after I took out the battery and tried again.
EDIT 3: I haven't wiped my data yet in the recovery, but it seems I need an SD card so I can load the zip of the ROM I want. Is there a way to load the ROM from my computer or will I need to get an SD card first? Also, I would like to know if I should root as well? Does it make a difference? If not, why do people root before flashing?
Do you mind making a video of all the steps you did in exact order? also people root because most phones just use ROM manager to flash clockworkmod right from ROM Manger, but we are using NVFlash so we dont technically need it. Also new to the G2x, from (wind Mobile, i believe its the same one as the videotron P999-DW)
but im so scared to flash lol i had a vibrant i9000-m die on me before :3
Well, I can't make a video of what I did since I don't have a spare camera. All I did up until now is follow the NVFlashing guide to get ClockworkMod Recovery. It's not very hard to do actually.
I'm apparently supposed to wipe data, etc. now but I don't want to do that because steps later say that I need to flash from the SD card which I don't have. So I need to know now whether I need an SD card to flash a ROM on the phone? I've ordered an SD card which might take a while to get but after I get it, I also would like to know whether I need to root to flash? (since ROM manager says I need to root to use it, maybe I need to root to flash a ROM via CWM as well?)
I downloaded ROM manager and it says I need to root my phone for it to function. I also tried "Flash ClockworkMod Recovery" via the ROM manager which gives me an error as well.
So if someone could let me know whether 1) I can flash without an SD card and 2) whether I need to root to flash via CWM, that would be much appreciated. Thanks!
The newest version of CWM Recovery requires a physical SD to put the rom backups on. Go get yourself one. The smaller capacities are very inexpensive now, but it is nice to have a larger one if you can afford it. Each backup is very large, so a small card would run out of space quickly if you don't offload them to your computer or another storage medium. If you want to backup to the internal sd then install the older version (4.0.1.5) of CWM that support internal sd only, then you don't need a physical sd card. That is why TGA_Gunnman put that version back into his flasher.
With the latest CWM and a g2x and NO sd card, I was able to root, and flash roms. Just select the flash zip from internal SD option in CWM. I did not backup though.
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With the latest CWM and a g2x and NO sd card, I was able to root, and flash roms. Just select the flash zip from internal SD option in CWM. I did not backup though.
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Wouldn't the flash zip be deleted after you wipe the data, etc.?
Also, do I need to root for flash via CWM to work?
No just place it in the root.
kefloxin said:
Wouldn't the flash zip be deleted after you wipe the data, etc.?
Also, do I need to root for flash via CWM to work?
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So you're saying that if I place the ROM on the root of the phone, it won't be deleted once I wipe data, wipe cache, wipe dalvik cache and format my /system?
I would just like to make sure as I don't want to be stuck without a phone until I get an SD card and no backup.
Thanks
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So you're saying that if I place the ROM on the root of the phone, it won't be deleted once I wipe data, wipe cache, wipe dalvik cache and format my /system?
I would just like to make sure as I don't want to be stuck without a phone until I get an SD card and no backup.
Thanks
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If you were factory resetting a Samsung the internal SD is also wiped; but thankfully, LG does not do that. When you do a factory reset on the P999 all it does is wipe the data and cache partitions. The internal sd is left alone. So yes you can place the zip package on the internal sd, reset and then flash it. It also doesn't have to be on the root. In CWM if you select install zip from sd card, you can then choose external or internal sd and navigate to any folder and zip file you want to flash. Have fun!
I was able to install the old CWM with internal SD card support and I used that to make a backup and flash the ROM successfully. Everything seems to be awesome so far except that I can't use USB mass storage from the O/S. I turn on USB mass storage and my computer doesn't detect it. The only way to make it work is going to CWM and mounting the USB. Anyone know how I would be able to make it work through the O/S again?
I also can't install Swype without an external SD card, but I'll have one soon so that's not a big worry.
Aside from those things, I think it's pretty cool.
Thanks to everyone who helped.
Have fun bud. No phone is perfect, but the G2x is pretty awesome.
Powered by a G2x
Yeah, it's awesome. But anyone know why USB mass storage doesn't show the removable drive on my computer? I have to go into CWM and mount it to make it work, but I would prefer to be able to do it via the O/S.
Thanks for all your help though guys, you guys are awesome
kefloxin said:
Yeah, it's awesome. But anyone know why USB mass storage doesn't show the removable drive on my computer? I have to go into CWM and mount it to make it work, but I would prefer to be able to do it via the O/S.
Thanks for all your help though guys, you guys are awesome
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Install the LG Gingerbread drivers. Let me find a link.
Edit: I had the same problem as you, but this fixed that.
http://www.lg-phones.org/t-mobile-g2x-usb-driver.html
Powered by a G2x
It doesn't seem to work. I installed the drivers via the download link in the link you provided. Didn't work, then I tried to update following the instructions using the LG mobile support tool, and it still doesn't work either. (I've tried on 2 computers btw.)
I'm not sure why it only works via CWM, any other suggestions?
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It doesn't seem to work. I installed the drivers via the download link in the link you provided. Didn't work, then I tried to update following the instructions using the LG mobile support tool, and it still doesn't work either. (I've tried on 2 computers btw.)
I'm not sure why it only works via CWM, any other suggestions?
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Could be USB connection type is set wrong internally. See if there is some setting in CM7 for it. On a stock rom you can go into LG Hidden menu and set USB to automatic.
I S-off'd my HTC Sensation using Revolutionary's S-Off & recovery tool. I also installed the Superuser app to give me 'root' although I simply cannot access the phone's internal memory. (only my 8GB SD card is recognized by W764bit).
I've tried everything I can think off, including: uninstalling/reinstalling the drivers, rebooting, enabling USB debugging, factory rest, renaming the ext-SD's drive from H to Z, enabling disk connection type, installing HTC Sync, mounting/demounting,
Bizarrely, when I physically remove the ext SD card Windows 7 displays a drive, although its unaccessable and PC connect goes into charge only mode with 'disk' option not available.
I did have trouble installing Superuser 3.0.7 and had to retry several times, also in the apps menu its icon is a green android appose to a grey andoid with cross bones. Does this mean my phone's not rooted?
I also noticed whilst backing up using the recoverythat it does find the ext SD. I'm in a bit a situation because I used Revolutionary so I could install ICS, and now it's available over OTA I can't install it because of the S-Off.
Would it be easier for me to reurn it to stock and just install over OTA?
I've tried everything I can think of and searched everywhere to resolve this issue so help much appreciated.
Cheers Ian
Internal memory isn't meant to be accessed.
No the green Android is the new icon, you should be rooted. To check download an app like Titanium and see if you can obtain root access.
Is your SD card formatted as an EXT partition?
Easiest way to get ICS from where you are is to follow this guide: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=21989107
I assume you've already done SuperCID so backup your stuff and then move onto the part that says update firmware.
Do you mean you can't access the SD card from the phone? Or just from the computer?
If you can view the SD card contents from within the phone just fine, it could be that you formatted the SD card with a file structure that's incompatible with Windows.
Thanks for the reply K0mic... When I said memory I meant storage, or is this the came case?
If Revolutionary S-Off is a bootloader unclocker then use I've SuperCID (sorry complete noob), but yeah I got the beta key.
The SD card is FAT32 ATM which will el[plain why the backup doesn't recognize it What's the best way to format it to EXT? is it using 3rd party software or can it be done with Android?
I went to follow this guide:
w w w .androidauthority.c o m/sensation-install-ics-aokp-rom-63544
when installing ICS and 'step 4' is the problem I have; I simply cannot access the Sensation's Internal SD card :/ Windows only displays the phone's fitted 8GB microSD card :/
Skipjacks said:
Do you mean you can't access the SD card from the phone? Or just from the computer?
If you can view the SD card contents from within the phone just fine, it could be that you formatted the SD card with a file structure that's incompatible with Windows.
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I can view the microSD fine with W7, but maybe that's because its Fat32. It's the internal SD card I can't access, or is it because that one has an EXT partition?
Cheers Ian
You cannot access your internal memory (it's not an internal sd card) from windows explorer. You'll need to use adb in order to obtain access to your internal memory through your pc...
android-dls.com/wiki/index.php?title=ADB
Ahh... that explains why then I take it the internal storage is where the HBoot and ROM resides?
I think I may has misinterpeted what ext SDcard means. (I thought it mean external, i.e. the microSD card you can access/remove. So, when a website's guide tells to to place a ROM's file in the internal SD and not the EXT SD they mean place the file on the FAT32 partion of the same physical micro SDcard that contains both FAT32 and EXT partitions correct?
And the true internal storage is where the ROM (GB/ICS) and Hboot is located along with all of the OS' system files? If this is the case I take it there's no real reason for the average person to want or need to access the device's internal storage unless allowing a tool like Revolutionary to write to it.
I hope I've explained myself enough, so do I have the right understanding now?
Cheers Ian
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Ahh... that explains why then I take it the internal storage is where the HBoot and ROM resides?
I think I may has misinterpeted what ext SDcard means.
Cheers Ian
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You can see your SD card in windows 7 (PC) but not the internal memory. If you want to flash something in to your phone's internal memory (hboot, boot, system, recovery etc) through the PC, you can use adb command. Or you can flash the zip file thorough SD card with custom recovery.
If you want to change the android system file on phone, you can use root explore (you can find it on google play) or other apps.
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You can see your SD card in windows 7 (PC) but not the internal memory. If you want to flash something in to your phone's internal memory (hboot, boot, system, recovery etc) through the PC, you can use adb command. Or you can flash the zip file thorough SD card with custom recovery.
If you want to change the android system file on phone, you can use root explore (you can find it on google play) or other apps.
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So all I need to do to get ICS on my S-off Sensation is download the relevant ICS ROM to my micro SDcard and run it from recovery?
Also, is recovery not recognizing Ext SD because I've not created the partition yet? If so what is the EXT partition actually used for?
Cheers Ian
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So all I need to do to get ICS on my S-off Sensation is download the relevant ICS ROM to my micro SDcard and run it from recovery?
Also, is recovery not recognizing Ext SD because I've not created the partition yet? If so what is the EXT partition actually used for?
Cheers Ian
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If you want to get custum ICS ROM, first, you need a s-off phone, then flash a custom recovery, then flash adequate firmware (hboot, radio) with custom recovery, then flash the custum rom. You can found detail guide and files in sensation Rom develope forum.
The sencond question, I don't know what kind of problems you met. When you enter recovery, you can choose install zip from SD card. Or you met another promblem?
I hope these answer can help you
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I think I am kind of get what you problem is, as I read thru the site you give it seem have some mistake at no 4. Because you want see or never have access to internal memory of the phone. Just place the ROM on the SD card. as you see on step 9 you have to “wipe data/ factory reset” the phone. This procedure will definetly remove/delete the rom if you place in internal memory. The Clock Work Recovery also don't have function to install ROM from internal memory. I think maybe some miss typo on the site.
Another things is if you are now on stock Gingerbread not custom ROM you'll be get the FOTA update. Since S-OFF and rooting don't bother the update file, but you have to change to Default or original Recovery because you will get hang on htc white screen after reboot. Maybe the FOTA just not been role up on your country/carrier or unknown reason.
*sorry for my bad english
gordonlu said:
If you want to get custum ICS ROM, first, you need a s-off phone, then flash a custom recovery, then flash adequate firmware (hboot, radio) with custom recovery, then flash the custum rom. You can found detail guide and files in sensation Rom develope forum.
The sencond question, I don't know what kind of problems you met. When you enter recovery, you can choose install zip from SD card. Or you met another promblem?
I hope these answer can help you
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XaQi nailed it... it was a typo on the websites behalf that threw me. Many thanks with your help though and for explaining things, it's much appreciated
XaQi 101 said:
I think I am kind of get what you problem is, as I read thru the site you give it seem have some mistake at no 4. Because you want see or never have access to internal memory of the phone. Just place the ROM on the SD card. as you see on step 9 you have to “wipe data/ factory reset” the phone. This procedure will definetly remove/delete the rom if you place in internal memory. The Clock Work Recovery also don't have function to install ROM from internal memory. I think maybe some miss typo on the site.
Another things is if you are now on stock Gingerbread not custom ROM you'll be get the FOTA update. Since S-OFF and rooting don't bother the update file, but you have to change to Default or original Recovery because you will get hang on htc white screen after reboot. Maybe the FOTA just not been role up on your country/carrier or unknown reason.
*sorry for my bad english
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I am running what I believe stock Gingerbread, but I used Revolutionary Tool to aquire S-off and installed Clock Work Recovery. I installed Superuser for root, although I believe this to be just a normal app and nothing to do with the Hboot process.
I used the Revolutionary tool so I could manually install ICS as at the time it wasn't available OTA, although it became available yesterday, but now I've tinkered around with the Revolutionary tool it won't install, only hanging with the red exclamation mark.
That typo you so rightly pointed out to me cost me a lot of time wasting. I spend hours trying to resolve what I thought was an issue Muppets who wrote those instructions!
How can I install ICS OTA now? Either way I can't install atm as things are.
Cheers Ian
Always check the software update on settings.
If you can find a link to download the compatible FOTA file or RUU you may go with it. But remember to install Stock Recovery before OTA I use this guide to get back to Stock Recovery it may help you to. [GUIDE] Get Stock Recovery/Install OTA Updates without losing data.
Other's option is install custom ROM go to Sensation Android Development, there are many great custom ROM you may find one that suite you. Just follow the instruction carefully.
If you want something similar to OTA you may want to try this [ROM] HTC Sensation *STOCK* ROMs | 3.32.401.x | Ice Cream Sandwich | HTC Sense 3.6 but I recommended [ROM] Android Revolution HD 6.6.0 | ICS | High Quality & Performance | 3.32.401.105 for many support and guide.
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XaQi 101 said:
Always check the software update on settings.
If you can find a link to download the compatible FOTA file or RUU you may go with it. But remember to install Stock Recovery before OTA I use this guide to get back to Stock Recovery it may help you to. [GUIDE] Get Stock Recovery/Install OTA Updates without losing data.
Other's option is install custom ROM go to Sensation Android Development, there are many great custom ROM you may find one that suite you. Just follow the instruction carefully.
If you want something similar to OTA you may want to try this [ROM] HTC Sensation *STOCK* ROMs | 3.32.401.x | Ice Cream Sandwich | HTC Sense 3.6 but I recommended [ROM] Android Revolution HD 6.6.0 | ICS | High Quality & Performance | 3.32.401.105 for many support and guide.
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Top man I found a link on how to remove Revolutionary and return the phone to stock although I don't see the point if I can install tweaked ROMs like that I take it I can install the ROMs with S-off and rooted?
You can install OTA updates, or custom ROMs with s-off and root. The catch is that you'll need to change between recoveries to do so...
OTA updates = stock recovery
Custom ROMs = CWM or EXT4 recoveries
Follow the link provided two posts up, or let me know if you want a PG58IMG.zip I made for the stock recovery. I made another for CWM touch but I won't share warez.
Also, if you're going to flash a custom ICS rom you'll need to update your firmware first to one of the 3.32 releases...
Hi!
I'm on SGS2 with Resurrection Remix v2.0 w/ Siyah v 3.2.6+ kernel.
My version of CWM is 4.0.1.5.
For some reason, I can't longer flash anything from CWM.
Whenever I reboot into CWM and choose the "choose zip from sdcard", I only get this error message: "E: Can't mount /sdcard". I don't have any external SD card on my phone, I have always used this method.
I've already tried to wipe cache without luck. If I choose "mount /sdcard", I only get "Error mounting /sdcard!" (This however, may be because it's referring to any external sdcard?)
I appreciate any answers!
RealSpZ said:
Hi!
I'm on SGS2 with Resurrection Remix v2.0 w/ Siyah v 3.2.6+ kernel.
My version of CWM is 4.0.1.5.
For some reason, I can't longer flash anything from CWM.
Whenever I reboot into CWM and choose the "choose zip from sdcard", I only get this error message: "E: Can't mount /sdcard". I don't have any external SD card on my phone, I have always used this method.
I've already tried to wipe cache without luck. If I choose "mount /sdcard", I only get "Error mounting /sdcard!" (This however, may be because it's referring to any external sdcard?)
I appreciate any answers!
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So, when you put the .zip on your 'sdcard', are you putting it on the internal memory, or the external SD card?
And yep you're right - it's looking for an extsdcard to 'mount'.
juzz86 said:
So, when you put the .zip on your 'sdcard', are you putting it on the internal memory, or the external SD card?
And yep you're right - it's looking for an extsdcard to 'mount'.
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I'm putting the .zip file in my /mnt/sdcard directory. Btw, when I can boot into the stock recovery, I have an option called "install zip from internal sd card". When I choose this option, I can access all my files and install the update that I want, but in CWM I can't!
RealSpZ said:
I'm putting the .zip file in my /mnt/sdcard directory. Btw, when I can boot into the stock recovery, I have an option called "install zip from internal sd card". When I choose this option, I can access all my files and install the update that I want, but in CWM I can't!
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Have you tried sticking the .zip on an external SD, and seeing if it shows up that way just to confirm? I remember having a similar issue on the Infuse a while back now, and I had to start flashing off the internal memory.
I think a re-install of CWM fixed things up, but that was a high-Development time, and we were getting new versions every day
Try the external thing, I reckon that's the problem. Might require an update to CWM in order to restore functionality. Alternatively, you may like to look into a replacement such as 4EXT or TWRP.
I found this kernel by Chainfire, which adds root and SU, and also CWM. You can flash it through ODIN as normal, very detailed instructions in there.
I also found this article, which may shed some light on the issue for you?
I cannot believe how hard it is to find a Recovery in the GS2 section. What a nightmare!
juzz86 said:
Have you tried sticking the .zip on an external SD, and seeing if it shows up that way just to confirm? I remember having a similar issue on the Infuse a while back now, and I had to start flashing off the internal memory.
I think a re-install of CWM fixed things up, but that was a high-Development time, and we were getting new versions every day
Try the external thing, I reckon that's the problem. Might require an update to CWM in order to restore functionality. Alternatively, you may like to look into a replacement such as 4EXT or TWRP.
I found this kernel by Chainfire, which adds root and SU, and also CWM. You can flash it through ODIN as normal, very detailed instructions in there.
I also found this article, which may shed some light on the issue for you?
I cannot believe how hard it is to find a Recovery in the GS2 section. What a nightmare!
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Hi juzz86!
Thank you for your response!
I do not have an external sd-card to try atm. I will look into the CWM alternatives if this does not work.
I found out that I had replaced my stock recovery with the CWM touch version, and this version allows me to use the "internal sd card" menu. This however, only works when shutting down my phone, and holding volume up+power+home. When using the fast option "reboot into recovery" from my phone, I still get the ordinary CWM - and I'm facing the same problem over again.
When trying to "mount /sdcard" in CWM, I get a standard "failed to mount" message
After looking into the Directory-bind app, I see that all my data is stored in my /sdcard folder, and nothing in the /sdcard/external_sd folder, so I followed the guide just for fun (since it doesn't really describe my problem), but it didn't work, and I still can't mount my /sdcard folder in CWM.
I'm going to see over the forums about the mount sdcard error in the forums, and try the kernel as suggested if nothing else works BB!
EDIT: I see that in newer versions of CWM, there should be an option for installing a zip from the internal sd card. My question is: Is it possible for me to update my version of CWM, while using the same kernel? I can't do this in ROM Manager.
Should be, yes. You'll probably need to use Fastboot or ODIN to flash it, so.e devices get zips but I'm unfamiliar with the GS2 Development.
Your best bet will be to find the CWM thread in one of the GS2 forums, and follow the instructions in there.
I wasn't aware that flashing a recovery through ROM Manager changed your kernel?
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Should be, yes. You'll probably need to use Fastboot or ODIN to flash it, so.e devices get zips but I'm unfamiliar with the GS2 Development.
Your best bet will be to find the CWM thread in one of the GS2 forums, and follow the instructions in there.
I wasn't aware that flashing a recovery through ROM Manager changed your kernel?
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It didn't. My answer was a bit messy, sorry. I understand that you can flash a new kernel through odin or CWM, and therefore get a new version of CWM bundled - like the customized versions (like the link you provided). I only want to update my version of CWM, but stay on the same kernel as before. What Rom Manager is able to do, is updating your version of CWM (the official ones).
If I'm mistaking, please let me know.
No, that's right you can update CWM by flashing a kernel, but you can also find a standalone recovery.img, sometimes a flashable zip, or you can use ROM Manager. All three of these methods won't touch your kernel
I got the oposite problem...
Hi all i am new .. but basicaly my issue is:
I'm trying to install a custom ROM on my rooted Galaxy SIII I19300.
I've placed the rom inside an external sdcard, entered Recovery mode (clockworkmod CMW-based Recovery) and clicked "install zip from sdcard" then "choose zip from sdcard", after that the console presented me with an error "E:Can't mount /sdcard/".
I've tried to select "mount /sdcard" in the mounts menu and it errors:
"Error mounting /sdcard!"
The sdcard works fine and I'm able to read/write from/to it without any issues in GSIII and in others cellphones..
The SDCARD got 2 gb and its formated in FAT32.
Any one help plz?
Format your sd card !
respected sir,
format your SD card , since cwm, twrp, and other recovery mods require mostly 'FAT32' format.
so, please take a bkp and format it to go ahead without probs!