Database Info

[Recovery] CDMA Sprint [07-Mar-2010] RA-heroc-v1.6.2

This recovery is NOT yet fully compatible with the new apps2sd method! (as implemented in CM5.0.7)
This is a custom recovery based on Cyanogen's v1.4 recovery.
The purpose of this recovery is to avoid using adb by accessing all features directly from the menu.
This recovery if for the HTC Sprint Hero only, if you have an :
- HTC Hero you should go here.
- HTC Dream/G1 you should go here.
- HTC Magic/MT3G you should go here.
This recovery is for the CDMA based Hero from Sprint only!
Ext4 is NOT supported because we don't have the kernel Source of the HTC Sprint Hero yet... Sorry
Use the trackball (up+down) to navigate through the menu, press the trackball to select items.
You can also use the volume keys (vol-up + vol-down) to navigate, and the CALL-ANSWER key to select items (in case your trackball is broken).
Always check recovery.log before posting your issues!
Please make sure that your ROM supports apps2sd if you plan to use the ext-features! (/system/sd MUST be available in the ROM)
Features
full ADB access in recovery mode
Awesome Care-Bear version! (Blame packetlss for talking me into it )
Busybox v1.15.3
HW-Key navigation (volume keys + CALL-ANSWER) option
Extended menu :
Reboot system now :: reboot your phone
USB-MS Toggle :: enable/disable USB mass storage (use when the phone is connected to your PC)
Backup/Restore (recovery partition not included!)
Nand backup :: Make a Nand backup
Nand + ext backup :: Make a Nand + ext backup
Nand restore :: Restore a Nand backup
BART backup :: Make a BART backup (Nand + ext)
BART restore :: Restore latest BART backup
Flash zip from sdcard :: Flash a zip update file from your sdcard
Wipe
Wipe data/factory reset :: Wipe /data and /cache
Wipe Dalvik-cache :: Wipe Dalvik-cache both on /data and ext
Wipe SD:ext partition : Wipe the ext partition on your sdcard
Wipe battery stats : Wipe the battery stats in /data
Wipe rotate settings : Wipe the sensor settings in /data
Partition sdcard
Partition SD :: Interactive SD partitioning
Repair SD:ext :: Repair the ext partition
SD:ext2 to ext3 :: Convert ext2 to ext3
SD:ext3 to ext4 :: Convert ext3 to ext4
Other
Fix apk uid mismatches :: Does extacly that
Move apps+dalv to SD :: Moves all apps and Dalvik-cache to sdcard (This will NOT enable apps2sd!)
Move recovery.log to SD :: Moves the recovery log file to your sdcard. (Use when you want more detailed recovery log information)
Power off :: Powers off your phone
Scripts available from console :
Nandroid v2.2.1 : enter "nandroid-mobile.sh" to start.
BART v1.0.1 (Backup and Restore Tool) : enter "utility" to start.
switchrom.sh V1.1 : enter "switchrom" or "u" to start.
sdparted v0.6 : enter "sdparted" to start.
Install
There are several ways to install a custom recovery, choose the one that suits you most (I probably forgot a few).
via adb -> Requires a custom recovery (with test-keys)
Code:
Copy recovery-RA-heroc-v1.6.2.img to the root of your sdcard
Boot into your current custom recovery (boot while holding HOME)
Connect your Hero via usb to your pc/mac/...
adb shell
$su (not required if you have root already)
#mount -a
#flash_image recovery /sdcard/recovery-RA-heroc-v1.6.2.img
via fastboot + adb -> In case you don't have a custom recovery, so when you get signature fail errors
Code:
adb shell reboot bootloader
fastboot boot recovery-RA-heroc-v1.6.2.img
adb shell mount /sdcard
adb push recovery-RA-heroc-v1.6.2.img /sdcard/recovery-RA-heroc-v1.6.2.img
adb shell flash_image recovery /sdcard/recovery-RA-heroc-v1.6.2.img
adb shell reboot
Download
Latest :
recovery-RA-heroc-v1.6.2.img (Click here to download from a Mirror) - MD5Sum: 8382266e4cea526c3cd49d9610f083e0
recovery-RA-heroc-v1.6.2-green.img (Click here to download from a Mirror) - MD5Sum: 41d833b6489aec0617eda0fd4415af8a
recovery-RA-heroc-v1.6.2-blue.img (Click here to download from a Mirror) - MD5Sum: 7ab7e13bbd3e0ad7d84398760398bb77
recovery-RA-heroc-v1.6.2-pink.img (Click here to download from a Mirror) - MD5Sum: c9d4d456acfd1440adddc6d989847219
Old versions :
recovery-RA-heroc-v1.5.2.img (Mirror) - MD5Sum: ccaff51d3a28861240fa9d455924a50f
Change-log :
v1.6.2
Code:
- Added power off menu item
- New unyaffs binary patched by Koushik Dutta and Packetlss to fix the "losing root"-issue and incorrect file-time after a Nandroid restore
- New dump_image binary (by Brainaid) patched by Packetlss to fix the "bad blocks"- Nandroid restore issue.
[COLOR="Red"][B](This will not fix old corrupted Nandroid backups! Please make new backups!!)[/B][/COLOR]
- New mkyaffs2image binary
- New flash_image binary
- Updated busybox to v1.5.3
- Nandroid menu options will NOT backup or restore recovery, cache, misc, splash1+2 (to avoid issues)
- Fixed wipe option not wiping when ext was not present
- Created carebear versions after the idea of packetlss
- Switched the Nexus logo to a Green Carebear with Nexus One logo (Thanks Montalbert!)
Special thanks to :
packetlss for all the hours of support and awesome coding skills, THANKS man ^^, donate to Haiti
Koushik Dutta for the unyaffs binary code fix and help ^^
pensive for adding awesome features to Nandroid
Bkmo for his utility script!
Devsk for his switchrom script!
51dusty for his sdparted script!
k4str0 for his fix_permissions v2.03 update.
Devsk, Dumfuq, Overground for creating BART
Androidappcritics for the reboot idea in BART
rikupw for the ideas and toggle_ums script.
MLIGN for the idea to port my recovery to the Dream.
http://www.androidspin.com for hosting ^^
http://theunlockr.com for all the awesome video’s ^^
Cyanogen for his dedicated work! , buy him a beer!
JesusFreke for his awesome JFv1.43's recovery , donate

Quick shoutout to the_miker and jmanley69 for helping with the testing.

i love you... In a non homo way. But seriously, you are great. Thanks for helping us CDMA users.

Agreed. Thank you all so much. Now is it possible to include apps2sd in the image or do we have to wait for a Rom foe this?

chuckhriczko said:
Agreed. Thank you all so much. Now is it possible to include apps2sd in the image or do we have to wait for a Rom foe this?
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Apps2SD is usually part of a modded rom, it's possible to do now that you guys have root, but the recovery is not involved in any of that though (except making it easier to fiddle with the phone).

Yes but I know the latest recovery image for the dream had an apps2sd option. I just figured that would be easier.

how do you root cdma hero?
edit: i found info.. thanx amon_ra for the recovery

@Amon_RA - well done mate this is great news for all our American cousins and a major break though in my opinion.

The image works like a charm! I tried installing MoDaCo's 2.9 Image and it just hung at the HTC screen but the nandroid backup from the image restored fine and dandy.

thecodemonk said:
The image works like a charm! I tried installing MoDaCo's 2.9 Image and it just hung at the HTC screen but the nandroid backup from the image restored fine and dandy.
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you have to wait for ROMs with a CDMA kernel

mopodo said:
you have to wait for ROMs with a CDMA kernel
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Yeah I figured...just thought it was worth trying to see if something might just happen to work out of the box.

ive been trying for like 2 hours to install this rom to my sprint hero and i cant get it someone help

how do you get it to not stick on the htc screen on reboot after flash?

Do I load this the same way as other recovery images? Like I did with my myTouch and my G1? Thanks. Just confirming before I **ck up my friend's Hero.
I tried to adb into recovery but I can't, as I do on the G1, hit Alt-L by the triangle. I hate to be a n00b about this but this one seems to be entirely new to me.

thorracing1 said:
ive been trying for like 2 hours to install this rom to my sprint hero and i cant get it someone help
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This isn't a ROM, it's just a recovery image used to INSTALL a ROM (and perform backups and other things).
Can you walk us through what you did, step by step, so we can figure out where the problem may be?

AndroidAppCritic said:
Do I load this the same way as other recovery images? Like I did with my myTouch and my G1? Thanks. Just confirming before I **ck up my friend's Hero.
I tried to adb into recovery but I can't, as I do on the G1, hit Alt-L by the triangle. I hate to be a n00b about this but this one seems to be entirely new to me.
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I don't know how the myTouch did it but there's a guide you can follow to get it in the CDMA forum: (root AND flashing the recovery image)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=581577
(If you're on a Mac: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=581686)
OR you can follow that guide or perform the flashrec method:
http://theunlockr.com/2009/08/27/how-to-root-your-htc-hero-in-one-click/
(substitute the newest version of flashrec from http://zenthought.org/content/project/flashrec and use the Recovery image from this thread instead of the one mentioned in the link above)
The flashrec doesn't give you root but you can just drop the image in I believe still.

thecodemonk said:
I don't know how the myTouch did it but there's a guide you can follow to get it in the CDMA forum: (root AND flashing the recovery image)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=581577
(If you're on a Mac: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=581686)
OR you can follow that guide or perform the flashrec method:
http://theunlockr.com/2009/08/27/how-to-root-your-htc-hero-in-one-click/
(substitute the newest version of flashrec from http://zenthought.org/content/project/flashrec and use the Recovery image from this thread instead of the one mentioned in the link above)
The flashrec doesn't give you root but you can just drop the image in I believe still.
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Yeah, I realized I was being a n00b and didn't bother to search too much before asking. But I figured someone else was going to ask anyway so I'd take any flaming if need be. Thanks a lot. I had it rooted when I asked but wanted busybox and the other goodies from the recovery. The easiest root ever.

uses for recovery image
This is my first phone root and I've gotten everything done and complete and just want to learn a little more. I searched but probably not for the correct terms but I'm wondering what for/when some of these options on the recovery image are needed. If there is an explanation somewhere, just point me, otherwise, I appreciate the help with answers! Thanks!
o Wipe data + cache (factory reset) DO YOU LOSE ROOT/RECOVERY IMAGE FLASH?
o Wipe ext partition on SD-card WHAT FOR/WHEN?
o Wipe Dalvik-cache on SD-card (NOT on /data !) WHAT FOR/WHEN?
o Repair ext filesystem WHAT FOR/WHEN?
o Convert ext2 to ext3 THIS IS FOR APP2SD TO WORK RIGHT? **nevermind found answer to this one
o Fix package UID mismatches WHAT ARE UID MISMATCHES?
o Fix auto-rotate issues WHAT ISSUES?

jirafabo said:
This is my first phone root and I've gotten everything done and complete and just want to learn a little more. I searched but probably not for the correct terms but I'm wondering what for/when some of these options on the recovery image are needed. If there is an explanation somewhere, just point me, otherwise, I appreciate the help with answers! Thanks!
o Wipe data + cache (factory reset) DO YOU LOSE ROOT/RECOVERY IMAGE FLASH?
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This formats the data and cache partition on the phone. Data is where the installed applications and system settings are stored normally. Basically it factory resets the phone back to an unconfigured state. You do not lose root or recovery.
o Wipe ext partition on SD-card WHAT FOR/WHEN?
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Often we used an ext2/3/4 partition on the SD card to store applications (instead of storing them on the data partiton in the phone) This is what's called Apps2SD that you're seeing all over the forum, it allows us to install much more applications since the ext partition can be much bigger than the internal data partition. Wipeing this means that the entire ext partition is cleared.
o Wipe Dalvik-cache on SD-card (NOT on /data !) WHAT FOR/WHEN?
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Dalvik is the program that runs all the Android applications (written in Java). It needs to store a cache of the compiled versions of that somewhere so it doesn't have to compile them every time they run. This is normally done on the data partition, but some people choose to move this to other places (like the SD cards ext partition). This option lets them wipe it easily. At this time I don't think there are any Hero customs roms that use this feature.
o Repair ext filesystem WHAT FOR/WHEN?
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Sometimes the filesystem can become corrupt (for example if the battery runs out just as the phones write to the filesystem). This option tries to repair it.
o Fix package UID mismatches WHAT ARE UID MISMATCHES?
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On android each installed application is assigned it's own userid (uid) in the operating system. This is for security purposes. If you have your apps on an ext partition on your card (apps2sd), and you install a new rom, there will be a mismatch between the uid assigned to the files/directories on the card and what the Android OS thinks the apps uid is. This option runs a script to try and correct that.
o Fix auto-rotate issues WHAT ISSUES?
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Some phone (mostly G1s and Sapphires) sometimes have issues with the calibration of the accelormeter. The calibration data is saved in a specific file. This option just removes that file to reset the calibration to factory value. I've never heard of the Hero having these issues and the option is there just in case basically.

packetlss said:
This formats the data and cache partition on the phone. Data is where the installed applications and system settings are stored normally. Basically it factory resets the phone back to an unconfigured state. You do not lose root or recovery.
Often we used an ext2/3/4 partition on the SD card to store applications (instead of storing them on the data partiton in the phone) This is what's called Apps2SD that you're seeing all over the forum, it allows us to install much more applications since the ext partition can be much bigger than the internal data partition. Wipeing this means that the entire ext partition is cleared.
Dalvik is the program that runs all the Android applications (written in Java). It needs to store a cache of the compiled versions of that somewhere so it doesn't have to compile them every time they run. This is normally done on the data partition, but some people choose to move this to other places (like the SD cards ext partition). This option lets them wipe it easily. At this time I don't think there are any Hero customs roms that use this feature.
Sometimes the filesystem can become corrupt (for example if the battery runs out just as the phones write to the filesystem). This option tries to repair it.
On android each installed application is assigned it's own userid (uid) in the operating system. This is for security purposes. If you have your apps on an ext partition on your card (apps2sd), and you install a new rom, there will be a mismatch between the uid assigned to the files/directories on the card and what the Android OS thinks the apps uid is. This option runs a script to try and correct that.
Some phone (mostly G1s and Sapphires) sometimes have issues with the calibration of the accelormeter. The calibration data is saved in a specific file. This option just removes that file to reset the calibration to factory value. I've never heard of the Hero having these issues and the option is there just in case basically.
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Really appreciate the reply. Know it wasn't a short one!
One more... for uids, the uid stays the same if I just reinstall the same ROM? The ROM determines the uid correct? I played with my phone so much yesterday that by the end of the day I had flashed my backup and modaco over top 3 times in all. Didn't have any problems with apps and apps2sd looks to be running well, so I assume the uid's stay the same if you stick with the same rom.

{ROM} Arabic htc chacha 1.57 root and app2sd ext4

This ROM is custom build based on OTA update -> 1.57.415.3
Android version 2.3.5 - build (1.57.415.3)
Zipaligned
Busybox
Busybox scripts run-parts enabled
Zipalign
Updated kernel support for ext4 and swap
and full rooted su
Nothing removed or deleted (Application)
apps moved from system/app to data/app:
facebook
gmail
Maps
YouTube
talk
Apps added:
a2sd
Cube calculator
Android_Terminal
Thanks to
dsixda for Kitchen
Install all ROMs using clockworkmod recovery: (Install at own risk)
Download ROM
http://www.mediafire.com/?dbs7v9wf7zislxv
Same as Above but Sense UI and all dependent widgets removed and ADWLauncher added
http://www.mediafire.com/?si2s5828zjuisak

Awesome! Good job

hello,
can you explaint what does this Rom gives you?
1. full arabic menus?
2. support fo arabic keys?
thanks

stayfidz said:
1. full arabic menus?
2. support fo arabic keys?
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Both full Arabic menu and Arabic keys support and any function that stock Rom support...
It is based on official Arabic Stock Rom.

thanks for the rom
I installed it but I don't know how to activate app2sd if you can show us it will be great
thanks again

Hello,
1. My chacha is rooted with an European RUU, can i reflash it with this rom?
2. Does this rom offer both menus, English and Arabic,or only arabic?

how to activate app2sd
ts3010 said:
thanks for the rom
I installed it but I don't know how to activate app2sd if you can show us it will be great
thanks again
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Do you want to check??
- (root needed) Use the app Rootexplorer or ES File Explorer and browse to the places (/system/sd) if you see directories app, app-private and any-other directories a2sd is working. you can check which app has been moved to ext partition in app directory. If you do not see directories follow bellow steps.
I am not be held responsible for any lost data or turning your phone into a brick.
partitioning your SD card will format it and you will lose all data on the card. Please do yourself a favor and backup all contents of your SD card to your PC!
Typically it’s best to have a2sd setup before you flash a ROM
Back up all your data from the SD card to your PC
Clockwork -?creates ext3 partitions by default, if you are using latest ClockworkMod Recovery v5.0.2.8 port for the HTC Chacha by adlx.xda's, I believe it creates ext4 partitions by default & limited size choices. I believe the options are 512, 1024, 2048, respectively
Boot into recovery.
Main menu in recovery scroll down to advanced press the enter button.
Now in the advanced menu scroll down to the Partition SD card option and press the enter button
When asked for the ext size, I recommend using 512mb or 1GB. There can be stability issues going over 1.5GB
When asked for the swap size 0mb, 128mb or 250mb, its your choice if you want to use swap otherwise select 0mb. (This Rom support swap)
Time to flash ROM.
To view the help of a2sd you need to have terminal emulator for android, Evey time you run terminal emulator you will need to type this command “su” (without the ” ) hit enter this gives terminal super user access.
Type a2sd check and hit enter again, It will display the settings for apps, private apps, dalvik, swap, zipalign, & low memory killer settings, it will also display suggested commands for each parameter. You can also type a2sd help for a list of all supported commands. It is very easy to use.
If you had already installed Rom, you may need to issue this command in Terminal Emulator in order to enable it
a2sd reinstall
Moves all current and future non-system apps to the sd card & performs a full reboot

stayfidz said:
Hello,
1. My chacha is rooted with an European RUU, can i reflash it with this rom?
2. Does this rom offer both menus, English and Arabic,or only arabic?
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Yes you can Flash
This ROM offer both menus, English and Arabic

Install all ROMs using clockworkmod recovery
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1. so my next step is clockworkmod, then your flash?
2. where i can get the latest cwm?
thank you.

stayfidz said:
1. so my next step is clockworkmod, then your flash?
2. where i can get the latest cwm?
thank you.
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latest CWM is by adlx.xda...
If any query regarding CWM installation instruction and using it follow these links..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1481135
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1164468

How did you add ext4 and swap support to the kernel? I want to do that on an European ROM that i'm cooking, but it only supports ext2,ext3 and no swap (it's stock HTC kernel)

you will have to build a new kernel to support ext4 and swap.
just Google it how to build kernel for android..
I think it is only possible in Linux.

faizkalwar said:
you will have to build a new kernel to support ext4 and swap.
just Google it how to build kernel for android..
I think it is only possible in Linux.
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Yes I know... but maybe you have patched HTC kernel sources for ChaCha, and added the code to support ext4 and swap... just want to know if I'm correct what patches you have applied.

absolutely correct.

faizkalwar said:
Do you want to check??
- (root needed) Use the app Rootexplorer or ES File Explorer and browse to the places (/system/sd) if you see directories app, app-private and any-other directories a2sd is working. you can check which app has been moved to ext partition in app directory. If you do not see directories follow bellow steps.
I am not be held responsible for any lost data or turning your phone into a brick.
partitioning your SD card will format it and you will lose all data on the card. Please do yourself a favor and backup all contents of your SD card to your PC!
Typically it’s best to have a2sd setup before you flash a ROM
Back up all your data from the SD card to your PC
Clockwork -?creates ext3 partitions by default, if you are using latest ClockworkMod Recovery v5.0.2.8 port for the HTC Chacha by adlx.xda's, I believe it creates ext4 partitions by default & limited size choices. I believe the options are 512, 1024, 2048, respectively
Boot into recovery.
Main menu in recovery scroll down to advanced press the enter button.
Now in the advanced menu scroll down to the Partition SD card option and press the enter button
When asked for the ext size, I recommend using 512mb or 1GB. There can be stability issues going over 1.5GB
When asked for the swap size 0mb, 128mb or 250mb, its your choice if you want to use swap otherwise select 0mb. (This Rom support swap)
Time to flash ROM.
To view the help of a2sd you need to have terminal emulator for android, Evey time you run terminal emulator you will need to type this command “su” (without the ” ) hit enter this gives terminal super user access.
Type a2sd check and hit enter again, It will display the settings for apps, private apps, dalvik, swap, zipalign, & low memory killer settings, it will also display suggested commands for each parameter. You can also type a2sd help for a list of all supported commands. It is very easy to use.
If you had already installed Rom, you may need to issue this command in Terminal Emulator in order to enable it
a2sd reinstall
Moves all current and future non-system apps to the sd card & performs a full reboot
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A2SD can be confirmed by just using Titanium Backup.. Simplest Way..

can pls post a different mirror, i cant download from mediafire

does this ROM support Farsi/Persian characters too? many people are looking for Farsi/Persian support out there

tOz666 said:
Yes I know... but maybe you have patched HTC kernel sources for ChaCha, and added the code to support ext4 and swap... just want to know if I'm correct what patches you have applied.
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See https://github.com/adumont/htc-kernel-msm7227/commit/877407bf1c32536e9059f03f642f7e6c3764a91f

What is the recommended microsd class speed if I want to use app2sd and move all my apps/apps data/dalvik cache to sdcard? I don't know what is the limitation of the implemented app2sd in this rom. For what I know app2sd+ does that.
Thanks.

Hello,
I am new to this cha cha business...
Just want to try out this rom and want to flash but do I have to go through all those cumbersome unlocking and rooting activity mentioned in the [Unlock ] Official Unlock via HTCdev!
Pls advice.

[SCRIPT][DUAL-BOOT][I9305] db

(Sorry for english !!)
!! Some problems with Android 5.1.x installed on External.
[Dual-Boot] I9305 [SCRIPT]
Hi. Because i dont find any kernel/script for I9305 with Dual-Boot, i try to make this script for test roms (but can be use day by day without problem).
This script help to patch .zip rom/kernel/gapps (and other i think) for install him on SDCARD. (without touch your internal rom).
How can you do this? Need to repartition your sdcard in 3 parts
1. With your sdcard data (files/music..etc)
2. external System (for system rom)
3. external Data (for data rom)
What you need to know !!!!
- Thanks on @Nicene Nerd for this App. I'm inspired from him.
- I'm not a developer.
- I don't now so much about linux (so, script not have a best optimization)
- This script is better good for people who test roms (like Lollipop).
- If you dont try this script, don't say anything. (only if you have some problem/stucks)
- Install on Internal roms like: Amcha / N4 / ..etc (big roms)..because i try to install on external rom and dosen't work
- Rom like Nameless / RR / ..etc can be install on external
- Anyone who want help me to make this script better, say here where need to edit (with what) and who can code help
- Say here what rom/kernel/script work or dosen't work to install on external. For modify script
What you need.
MiniTool Partition Wizard (or other program to repartition sdcard)
USB Cable (for repartition)
A phone (i9305 of course)
SDCARD 16gb (or more) Class 10 (if you have class 4 or other..your external rom run slow)
Backup your sdcard data (for safe)
Backup your phone (for safe)
ROM with root permision.
Water (because is good for your health)
First time you need to repartition sdcard
First partition: FAT32 (split memory from this..is good option)
Second: 1600 mb (1,6 gb) for system
Third: 2500 mb (2,5 gb) minimum memory for data
How can do this:
On MiniTool show your sdcard (like this)
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
1. Right click on him > Split
2. On New Partition Size you need to have minimum (system + data) 1600 + 2500 = 3600 mb (3,6 gb)..If you want more memory on data, you can type more than 3600 mb (i need more so i split 7000 mb)
After write your value, press ok
Now look like this
3. Right click on new partition (H on me) > Delete
Now you have unallocated partition
4. Right click on unallocated partiton > Create > Ok (on warning)
5. On box you need to edit:
Create As: Primary
File System: Ext4
Partition Size: 1600 (because is system partition)
After this. Press Ok
6. Right click on unallocated partition > Create > Ok (on warning)
Create As: Primary
File System: Ext4
Partition Size: dont modify
After this. Press Ok
7. Before press Apply, check if look like this
Now you can press Apply and wait
Good
After sdcard was partitioned, go to next step
Put my script on your SDCARD
(Why in sdcard? because internal/external rom view the sdcard everytime)
(internal/external rom have separated 'internal memory')
1. Unrar on desktop (right click on archive > extract here)
2. Copy 'db' folder to your sdcard
3. Check if 'db' folder is on your sdcard
4. With file explorer (i use Root Browser), go to db folder and install 'terminal.apk'
5. After install run him
On terminal:
Type: su (for superuser permision)
Type: cd /mnt/extSdCard/db (or anywhere is db folder location..on LolliPop is: cd extSdCard/db)
Type: sh db.sh
Now you are in script menu
Option: 1 -> Save Internal BOOT.IMG
Option: 2 -> Flash Internal BOOT.IMG and Reboot phone (if not reboot, try to reboot manualy)
Option: 3 -> Mount Internal partitions on root direcotry (/.dbSystem & /.dbData)
Option: 4 -> Clean Internal partitions (use this if you are in External rom)
Option: 5 -> Save External BOOT.IMG
Option: 6 -> Flash External BOOT.IMG and Reboot phone (if not reboot, try to reboot manualy)
Option: 7 -> Mount External partitions on root direcotry (/.dbSystem & /.dbData)
Option: 8 -> Clean External partitions (use this if you are in Internal rom)
Option: 9 -> Patch file for External rom (file like rom/gapps/pa-gapps/kernel..etc)
Option: 0 -> uMount /.dbSystem & /.dbData
Option: fb -> Flash manualy BOOT.IMG file
Option: ie/ei (hidden command) -> I'm work on this.. Is a experimental function. Don't use it
Patch files for external rom:
1. Copy on 'db' folder rom who want to patch, gapps archive and kernel your need
2. Run script on terminal
3. Need to save your Internal boot.img (Option 1 on menu)
4. Option 8 to clean your external partitions (if was used before with other rom).
5. Option 9 to patch
6. Type rom/gapps/kernel..etc archive name like: my_rom.zip > And press enter
7. Wait to patch (all patched files have pre name ext-
NOTE: If you patch rom/kernel (with boot files), you need to watch if script modify any fstab file. If no, external rom not work!
8. After you patch all you archive need..go to recovery (i use TWRP 2.8.5.0) and flash him but need to kep order:
- First ROM zip
- Second GAPPS (or PA-GAPPS) (or without this)
- Third KERNEL (if is need)
- .. other patched scripts
9. After flashing, reboot and wait to new external rom start up
(if you have any error (boot loop/other) you can flash internal boot stored in "sdcard/db/.db/.imgs/boot-int.zip")
10. After your external rom is ON, install 'terminal.apk' from sdcard
11. Run script on terminal
12. Save your External BOOT.IMG (Option 5)
13. Enjoy with your external rom.
(To switch rom you have option 2 and 6 or flash manualy .zip stored in "sdcard/db/.db/.imgs/boot-*.zip")
I forgot something?
Another explain: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=59570171&postcount=11
Changelog
Version 1.3:
+ Removed experimental (duplicate partitions)
+ Removed rsync
+ Add check "Where i am now" for check what system mounted (internal/external) for optimized script
+ On start, check if rom/kernel changed and you can save new rom much easy
+ Disabled some options from menu (depend where are you (internal/external) rom)
+ On mount/ckeab internal/external partitions, now check if is mounted property
+ Terminal updated at last version
Version 1.2:
+ Some bug fixes (major bug fixes)
+ Add rsync for Duplicate Partition (ie/ei command. hidden command because not work now
+ Patch init. files from kernel (work with pureSTOCK / pureCM kernel) (i'm not tested, but you can flash now a big rom (like Amcha/N4 Lite) in external rom)
Version 1.1:
+ Some bug fixes
+ Mkdir folder check after create
Version 1.0:
+ It's alive !

thanks fro this script, but i have a question:
if I understand how it works, every time I have to save the rom I'm using...it creates a backup of rom in flashable zip format.
to switch from one to another rom I have to flash the zip saved...so what is the difference with a nand backup/restore?
and what are the performance and the lag of a rom thst run on sd card?

LeoDeos said:
thanks fro this script, but i have a question:
if I understand how it works, every time I have to save the rom I'm using...it creates a backup of rom in flashable zip format.
to switch from one to another rom I have to flash the zip saved...so what is the difference with a nand backup/restore?
and what are the performance and the lag of a rom thst run on sd card?
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Script was patched a .zip file for install on External partitions (system/data).
And modify boot.img (mounts).
Difference on nand backup/restore and this is time and to swich internal to external is much faster. (only flash boot.img for swich)
I make a Benchmark and score is 30k with Nameless (0303 version).. When you copy some file in sdcard (with usb) or you install a apk file (depend so much what sdcard you have).. have some lags..but if i use day by day i dont have lag.
I dont now if i explain so good how script works because i dont now so much english..
Look at uploaded image. How much time need to change rom from ..3 minutes..all i need is to flash boot.img (for internal/external) and reboot..
This is a good option in my opinion

il3gal said:
Script was patched a .zip file for install on External partitions (system/data).
And modify boot.img (mounts).
Difference on nand backup/restore and this is time and to swich internal to external is much faster. (only flash boot.img for swich)
I make a Benchmark and score is 30k with Nameless (0303 version).. When you copy some file in sdcard (with usb) or you install a apk file (depend so much what sdcard you have).. have some lags..but if i use day by day i dont have lag.
I dont now if i explain so good how script works because i dont now so much english..
Look at uploaded image. How much time need to change rom from ..3 minutes..all i need is to flash boot.img (for internal/external) and reboot..
This is a good option in my opinion
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ok understand...
but i'm not still sure of utility of the external boot.
foe example: i can flash stock rom on internal and save boot.img...
after i flash aosp rom always on internal and save boot.img with another name.
in this case the time to switch one to another rom is the same 3 minutes.
i wrong?

LeoDeos said:
ok understand...
but i'm not still sure of utility of the external boot.
foe example: i can flash stock rom on internal and save boot.img...
after i flash aosp rom always on internal and save boot.img with another name.
in this case the time to switch one to another rom is the same 3 minutes.
i wrong?
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hmm..but system files and data files where is? same in internal? You cant..
You need other partitions for system / data if you want another rom
For internal partition mount points is mmcblk0p13 (system) and mmcblk0p16 (data)
For external is mmcblk1p2 (system) and mmcblk1p3 (data)
Hm..understand?

il3gal said:
hmm..but system files and data files where is? same in internal? You cant..
You need other partitions for system / data if you want another rom
For internal partition mount points is mmcblk0p13 (system) and mmcblk0p16 (data)
For external is mmcblk1p2 (system) and mmcblk1p3 (data)
Hm..understand?
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maybe i explain wrong.
so i try to repeat well.
1) flash stock rom on internal.
2) backup stock rom (option 1 of your script)
3) full wipe and flash aosp rom always on internal.
4) backup aosp rom (always with option 1 of your script)
(if i'm not wrong we will have 2 backup zip file)
5) switch rom (option 2 of your script)
its possible?

LeoDeos said:
maybe i explain wrong.
so i try to repeat well.
1) flash stock rom on internal.
2) backup stock rom (option 1 of your script)
3) full wipe and flash aosp rom always on internal.
4) backup aosp rom (always with option 1 of your script)
(if i'm not wrong we will have 2 backup zip file)
5) switch rom (option 2 of your script)
its possible?
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aaaaaa...no..

il3gal said:
aaaaaa...no..
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ok thanks

LeoDeos said:
ok thanks
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I make now how i use this script ..with images..

Not meaning to rain on the parade here but it basically seems to be similar to just backing up and restoring like nand. It may not be exactly the same but it seems to be a similar thing.
Unfortunately it looks like it can't perform a proper dual boot.

Explain 2
I made a tutorial how i use this script. Skip the repartition step because is easy (repartition need to make one time..not everytime want you install external rom)
On my rom (N4 Elite Lite v5).
1. Copy what files need to patch in db directory (where is script). In my case (pa_gapps-modular-pico-5.0.1-20150221-signed.zip & nameless-5.0.2-20150318-i9305.zip)
2. Run script.
3. First time need to save your internal boot.img (kernel). (for swich roms)
(because script modify kernel (mount point on kernel) and when you swich rom, all who make script is to flash kernel for internal/external rom)
4. After you save internal kernel, go back to menu and type option 9 to patch zip rom/gapps/kernel..etc
(if rom have a included kernel, watch if script find a fstab.* file and if can be edited. If not edited, external rom not work)
(all rom/kernel/gapps..other script need to modify updater-script or update-binary (pa-gapps use this)..if not edited, you cannot install rom on external partitions
5. After i patch rom file, i need and gapps because i use Google Play Store, so, i patch and gapps (go in menu, option 9 and type gapps file name)
(Now my db directory look like this)
6. All good. Now i want to be sure about my external partitions is clean, and i go to option 8 to clean him
7. After clean, reboot in recovery and flash ROM (ext-nameless-5.0.2-20150318-i9305.zip) and after GAPPS (ext-pa_gapps-modular-pico-5.0.1-20150221-signed.zip)
8. Reboot phone and wait to rom boot complete..(first boot may during a time)
(At Total Memory, is total memory allocated on 'data' partition (from repartition) (third partition))
9. After boot is complete..install 'terminal.apk' from db folder (script folder)
10. Run script from terminal.
11. Option 5 (for save this external boot.img)
12. Voila..now i have 2 separated roms..installed in 2 separate partitions (internal system/data and external system/data)
To swich i have 2 option. From terminal (script). (example) If i'm in internal rom and i want to swich, open script an type option 6..For flash external kernel and reboot phone to boot in external rom.
From recovery: flash manualy .zip files stored in sdcard/db/.db/.imgs/boot-*.zip
Now is good explication?
djb77 said:
Not meaning to rain on the parade here but it basically seems to be similar to just backing up and restoring like nand. It may not be exactly the same but it seems to be a similar thing.
Unfortunately it looks like it can't perform a proper dual boot.
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Is not same. Do you know dual windows on pc?
Partiton C have Windows 7 (example)
and partition D have Windows 8.1 (for example)
If you boot pc, have a question "Who windows want to boot" 7 or 8.1..and you choose.
My script is same, but for 'choose', need to flash a kernel (external/internal..depend what you want to boot)
hmm.
This script is same with http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2639112 ...but is not app..and dont have some options like "backup"..

Tested with:
ROM
- AICP 8.0
- Resurrection Remix® LP
- NamelessROM
- Cyanogenmod 12
- SlimLP
KERNEL
- Boeffla 3.0-alpha9
Changelog
Version 1.1:
+ Some bug fixes
+ Mkdir folder check after create
I see some people was download script. Can give me feedback? (db_1.0.rar - [Click for QR Code] (1.11 MB, 32 views))
What rom is work and what not? (i dont have time to test all roms)

Abandoned.

il3gal said:
Abandoned.
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why?

LeoDeos said:
why?
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Because i dont have feedback..
I continue use this but i dont post update..
32 downloads / 0 feedback..
I think people don't understand how it works ..hm
I'm bad to explain this

il3gal said:
Because i dont have feedback..
I continue use this but i dont post update..
32 downloads / 0 feedback..
I think people don't understand how it works ..hm
I'm bad to explain this
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i think you should leave the download link.
it could help for someone.
when i'll time and an sd card bigger i want try your method

LeoDeos said:
i think you should leave the download link.
it could help for someone.
when i'll time and an sd card bigger i want try your method
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ok. i remove and [abandoned] .
just wait. now i try to add some things on script.

il3gal said:
ok. i remove and [abandoned] .
just wait. now i try to add some things on script.
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thanks

+Tested with:
ROM
- AICP 9.0 (test version)
Changelog
Version 1.2:
+ Some bug fixes (major bug fixes)
+ Add rsync for Duplicate Partition (ie/ei command. hidden command because not work now
+ Patch init. files from kernel (work with pureSTOCK / pureCM kernel) (i'm not tested, but you can flash now a big rom (like Amcha/N4 Lite) in external rom)

+Tested with:
ROM
- N4 Elite Lite v7 (but i don't now how much fast is) (when i have time, i will tested)
Changelog
Version 1.3:
+ Removed experimental (duplicate partitions)
+ Removed rsync
+ Add check "Where i am now" for check what system mounted (internal/external) for optimized script
+ On start, check if rom/kernel changed and you can save new rom much easy
+ Disabled some options from menu (depend where are you (internal/external) rom)
+ On mount/ckeab internal/external partitions, now check if is mounted property
+ Terminal updated at last version
Who know a universal reboot command for any rom? Because reboot not work on N4 Elite Lite rom

Roms for GT-I8160P version guide

Hi people, here is a short instruction if you have a P or L version of the I8160 and want to update this (great) old phone. credits to xdas-e
for a while i thought that roms didnt work on the P version, because when installing roms i got the error that the rom was only for I8160, not I8160P. so yeah it is possible, maybe this is common knowledge, but i couldnt find out how before i found this information.
I have not tested this exhaustively but i believe they all should work, because i believe the only difference from the P version is that it has an NFC module.
]------- modify the rom for P version:
1.- Get the custom ROM.
2.- Get the /system/lib/tee folder contents from your GT-I8160P JB installation (from stock rom). You may need root access, although in my case I could simply move trough the hidden directories and copy the folder to my sd card.
3.- Swap the /system/lib/tee folder, and put what you got from step 2, into the zip file of step 1, same place, same everything. You may very well dispose the original /system/lib/tee folder in the zip file.
4.- Change /system/build.prop and introduce a P in every GT-I8160 entry (from GT-I8160 to GT-I8160P).
5.- (tricky one) look for the updater script file within the custom ROM zip file, and delete (or add a P) the first complete entry of the assert command (you shall see some GT-I8160 there). in my case it was located under META-INF\com\google\android\.
------- from here you have successfully modified the rom for the P version, these steps just show the installation:
6.- If you dont already have CWM, get yourself one (I used this one [JB] CWM Recovery 6).
7.- Put both zip files into your sd card; get a copy also of gapps (google apps, play store etc) for the android version of the rom.
8.- Back up all your data.
9.- Swicht off your phone and restart in recovery mode (up volume, home and power buttons pressed simultaneously).
10.- Load from the external sd card the CWM zip file.
11.- Make a full ROM backup to restore if things go wrong. Wipe data/factory reset; wipe cache partition; wipe dalvik cache (under advance options), format /system if needed (see rom instructions).
12.- Install from external sd card: a) custom CM rom; and b) gapps if you're for it.
13.- Restart.
14.- You shall be done!!! (first boot takes a long time)
good luck! my phone was crap with stock and now it works great, so basically it saved me from buying a new phone.. a big thanks to all the rom developers for this device .

[GUIDE] f2fs for stock, developer and custom - roms

[GUIDE] f2fs for stock, developer and custom - roms
This is my first post in xda, im a silent reader since years.
Just registerd to post this because so many people always asks the thing with f2fs and if the rom have f2fs support.
Dont ask again, make it support on your own!
its not magic, its just format the partitions, editing two lines in fstab and flashing the right kernel.
Caution! You will lose all data from internal storage so please backup your files!
What you need:
1. unlocked android device, i´m on Redmi note 5 Global 4/64
2. pc or notebook with adb and fastboot
3. custom recovery solution, i use original latest twrp
4. off course a rom of your choice, in my case xiaomi.eu latest developer (MIUI 10.4 / 9.5.16)
5. a kernel that supports f2fs, i use KangarooX r4.4 with OC but ice cold etc. works also
6. a texteditor, i use the windows notepad
7. time
Ok, lets go:
All this things must be done in a row, without reboot!
1. remove fingerprint, face and pin unlock on your running device
2. boot into twrp by pressing vol up + power button
3. go to wipe > make a factory reset
4. go to wipe > advanced wipe > select Cache > repair or change file system > change file system > select f2fs
5. go to wipe > advanced wipe > select Data > repair or change file system > change file system > select f2fs
6. connect your device to pc
7. transfer your rom, kernel and all your files you need to internal storage or take your sd card (i prepared my sd card)
8. flash your rom
9. flash your kernel
10. flash your other stuff (i flashed magisk)
11. check your cache partition, it should be f2fs if not, change cache file system again (Point 4)
12. mount the vendor partition
13. on your pc, go to your adb folder and check in terminal if device is listed
14. type in terminal without quotes "adb pull /vendor/etc/fstab.qcom"
15. edit the fstab.qcom with your editor, search for the data and cache lines
16. edit the line for the cache partition that it looks like "/dev/block/bootdevice/by-name/cache /cache f2fs nosuid,nodev,noatime,inline_xattr,flush_merge,data_flush wait" without quotes
17. edit the line for the data partition that it looks like "/dev/block/bootdevice/by-name/userdata /data f2fs nosuid,nodev,noatime,discard,background_gc=off,fsync_mode=nobarrier wait,resize,check,crashcheck,quota" again without quotes
18. save the file and push it to your device with terminal "adb push fstab.qcom /vendor/etc/" remember without quotes
19. set permisson of the file in terminal or twrp, i use terminal "adb shell" > "cd /vendor/etc" > "chmod 644 fstab.qcom"
20. now you´re ready to reboot the device and have a lag free gcam pixel3, etc.
After reboot, check your partitions with diskinfo or similar.
This guide should also work with other devices.
Happy flashing and i hope you enjoy
PS: my english is not so good as it can be
Remember: if you flash the vendor partition, you have to edit the fstab.qcom again!

its easier to convert to f2fs data and cache and flash datafix-fstabs cachefix-fstabs in twrp

JA
raptorddd said:
its easier to convert to f2fs data and cache and flash datafix-fstabs cachefix-fstabs in twrp
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but not work for MIUI

RubenPCA said:
but not work for MIUI
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yes it does. i am using in xiaomi .EU

Both methods work.
Let me explain why i posted this tiny Guide.
For people who are not familiar with operating systems in this case android, its allmost tricky to find the right solutions or files without any clue what they need.
If you do things from ground, you understand what you´ve done and are able to fix it or remove it by yourself.
I personally prefer the way to do things on my own and not spend many hours to search for the right files, to download and flash without any clue what they do or how they work.
When i decided to change the filesystem of my devices, i started to search and found fragmented solutions over the net.
Btw. doesn´t found the 2 zip files easy. Heard the first time as you commented this tiny Guide. So i started to search and found the hint in a different comment from you, it can be downloaded from a telegram group.
Anyway, i doesnt had this files but knowledge in linux, so i decided to change the lines quickly by myself. It isnt much work and its always the same so you can copy and paste the two lines.
To make the choice and search for the peoples easy, here ist the link to the thread where you can find the telegram group to download the files https://forum.xda-developers.com/redmi-note-5-pro/help/f2fs-miui-pie-roms-t3922370

raptorddd said:
yes it does. i am using in xiaomi .EU
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Do you need to reflash cache and data fix after every rom update/dirty flash?

sushuguru said:
Do you need to reflash cache and data fix after every rom update/dirty flash?
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it depends on the rom that you want to flash.
The file that needs to edit from hand or the two zip files is on the vendor partition.
In short, the file tells the System witch partition with attributs, names and filesystem is automatic mount during the startup process.

Gerr1 said:
it depends on the rom that you want to flash.
The file that needs to edit from hand or the two zip files is on the vendor partition.
In short, the file tells the System witch partition with attributs, names and filesystem is automatic mount during the startup process.
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Xiaomi.eu in my case, wonder if the rom will replace the file has been fixed after flashing.

sushuguru said:
Xiaomi.eu in my case, wonder if the rom will replace the file has been fixed after flashing.
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Dont know, try it out. If the phone doesnt boot, go to twrp and flash the zips again.

sushuguru said:
Do you need to reflash cache and data fix after every rom update/dirty flash?
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yes. rom-kernel-datafix-cachefix.

Do I need to do steps 12 to 20 for HavocOS or AOSiP? (Both these ROMs support f2fs)
Also, do I need to do these steps again after I update the said roms?

devansh8 said:
Do I need to do steps 12 to 20 for HavocOS or AOSiP? (Both these ROMs support f2fs)
Also, do I need to do these steps again after I update the said roms?
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Nope, just format data and cache partition to f2fs and you're good to go.

Gerr1 said:
[GUIDE] f2fs for stock, developer and custom - roms
This is my first post in xda, im a silent reader since years.
Just registerd to post this because so many people always asks the thing with f2fs and if the rom have f2fs support.
Dont ask again, make it support on your own!
its not magic, its just format the partitions, editing two lines in fstab and flashing the right kernel.
Caution! You will lose all data from internal storage so please backup your files!
What you need:
1. unlocked android device, i´m on Redmi note 5 Global 4/64
2. pc or notebook with adb and fastboot
3. custom recovery solution, i use original latest twrp
4. off course a rom of your choice, in my case xiaomi.eu latest developer (MIUI 10.4 / 9.5.16)
5. a kernel that supports f2fs, i use KangarooX r4.4 with OC but ice cold etc. works also
6. a texteditor, i use the windows notepad
7. time
Ok, lets go:
All this things must be done in a row, without reboot!
1. remove fingerprint, face and pin unlock on your running device
2. boot into twrp by pressing vol up + power button
3. go to wipe > make a factory reset
4. go to wipe > advanced wipe > select Cache > repair or change file system > change file system > select f2fs
5. go to wipe > advanced wipe > select Data > repair or change file system > change file system > select f2fs
6. connect your device to pc
7. transfer your rom, kernel and all your files you need to internal storage or take your sd card (i prepared my sd card)
8. flash your rom
9. flash your kernel
10. flash your other stuff (i flashed magisk)
11. check your cache partition, it should be f2fs if not, change cache file system again (Point 4)
12. mount the vendor partition
13. on your pc, go to your adb folder and check in terminal if device is listed
14. type in terminal without quotes "adb pull /vendor/etc/fstab.qcom"
15. edit the fstab.qcom with your editor, search for the data and cache lines
16. edit the line for the cache partition that it looks like "/dev/block/bootdevice/by-name/cache /cache f2fs nosuid,nodev,noatime,inline_xattr,flush_merge,data_flush wait" without quotes
17. edit the line for the data partition that it looks like "/dev/block/bootdevice/by-name/userdata /data f2fs nosuid,nodev,noatime,discard,background_gc=off,fsync_mode=nobarrier wait,resize,check,crashcheck,quota" again without quotes
18. save the file and push it to your device with terminal "adb push fstab.qcom /vendor/etc/" remember without quotes
19. set permisson of the file in terminal or twrp, i use terminal "adb shell" > "cd /vendor/etc" > "chmod 644 fstab.qcom"
20. now you´re ready to reboot the device and have a lag free gcam pixel3, etc.
After reboot, check your partitions with diskinfo or similar.
This guide should also work with other devices.
Happy flashing and i hope you enjoy
PS: my english is not so good as it can be
Remember: if you flash the vendor partition, you have to edit the fstab.qcom again!
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Can you pls make tutorial for exynos chipsets also? Pls pls pls

Is there a way to know if a custom rom Support f2fs or not ?