Database Info

[Recovery] [09-Feb-2011] RA-supersonic-v2.3

[ Description ]
This is a custom recovery based on Cyanogen's recovery source with a lot of things added by me. The purpose of this recovery is to avoid using adb by accessing all features directly from the menu.
[ Features ]
Detailed description of every menu item
[ Known Issues ]
v2.3.3 has some screen tearing/color weirdness going on. This is just a graphical bug in the recovery kernel, nothing to worry about. I'll try to fix it in a next version.
[ Download ] - ALWAYS check the md5sum to make sure the file isn't corrupted!
recovery-RA-supersonic-v2.3.img - MD5Sum: c00243750cc79e4a1dd4888db175b19f
PC36IMG.zip - MD5SUM: 6dbb98f9cfa35033982c3803d2520466
Mirror to all my recoveries (Click a few adds to keep it up and running - Thanks DrMacinyasha ^^)
[ Install ] - There are several ways to install a custom recovery, feel free to pick the one that suits you best :
- the Bootloader way - - Thanks Tiffany84 ^^
Place PC36IMG.zip on the root of your sd card.
Boot the phone into the bootloader by powering the phone down, then press the power and the volume down buttons at the same time.
Once the phone boots into the bootloader the phone will automatically recognize the zip file. It will ask if you would like to update, select yes and let it do it's thing and you will be good to go
- via Rom Manager - - STILL NEEDS TO UPDATED TO v2.3!!
Download "Rom Manager" from the Android market
Start "Rom Manager"
Select "Flash ClockworkMod Recovery" and wait for it to finish
Select "Flash Alternate Recovery" and wait for it to finish -> this will install the latest version of RA recovery.
- via terminal app or adb - (Make sure your rom contains flash_image!!)
Copy recovery-RA-supersonic-v2.3.img to the root of your sdcard
start the terminal app or launch adb
su(press enter)
flash_image recovery /sdcard/recovery-RA-supersonic-v2.3.img(press enter)
reboot recovery(press enter)
[ Important notes ]
Don't restore wimax nandroids between different phones! If you still plan to do it make sure to remove the wimax image from the nandroid backup before restoring!!
I'll only answer to posts with a real problem description and a pastebin log. All other "issues" will be skipped/ignored.
Make sure have enough free space available on your sdcard when making a nandroid backup!!
Always check recovery.log before posting your issues!
You can do this by doing :
"cat /tmp/recovery.log" OR "cat /cache/recovery/log" right after you had the issue.
Use the "move log to sd" option in the "others" menu right after you had the issue. This will move the log to /sdcard/recovery.log so you can easily open it with a text editor.
[ Special Thanks ]
http://www.androidspin.com for hosting ^^
Tiffany84 for the PC36IMG's ^^
DrMacinyasha for the mirror ^^
jhansche for the initial port of the evo recovery and his menu navigation and verification code.
joncfoo for the menu loop code.
toastcfh for testing and all his awesome work on the Evo (root, unlocked nand, ..) Thanks ^^ Buy him a coffee!!
flipzmode for testing, screenshots and feedback, Thanks ^^
packetlss for all the hours of support and awesome coding skills, THANKS man ^^, donate to Haiti
Koushik Dutta for his awesome work on recoveries and ROM manager ^^
Cyanogen for his dedicated work! , buy him a beer!
Chris Soyars for the new Apps2SD method ^^
JesusFreke for his awesome JFv1.43's recovery , donate
pensive for adding awesome features to Nandroid
51dusty for his sdparted script!
k4str0 for his fix_permissions v2.03 update.
rikupw for the ideas and toggle_ums script.

Change-log
v2.3
Nandroid will skip sd-ext backup when it's not present.
Nandroid will not check the battery percentage anymore.
Switched off signature check by default (Stop asking now, ok?).
Cache is not selected as part of a default Nandroid backup anymore.
Added wipe Boot, System and sdcard to the wipe menu.
Re-ordered some items in the wipe menu.
Switched to a CM android-msm-2.6.35-unified kernel (should stop the endless dots).
v2.2.1
Fixed Nandroid ext backup/restore. It now backups/restore the entire ext.
v2.2
Nandroid backup is now selective, boot/system/cache/data are selected by default.
Nandroid checks if there's at least 500MB free on SDcard before starting a backup.
Kernel min freq is set to max freq to speed up things (tip of toastcfh).
Added/updated error/warning messages.
v2.1.1
Updated kernel to 2.6.32.17 , this should fix the partition issues on newer hboots
Nandroid now backups the entire content of /sd-ext , not just the apps. This fixes bootloops of certain restored roms.
Moved the "Toggle signature verification"-option from the Other- to the main flash-submenu.
Re-ordered the wipe menu.
Added SDEXT support for update scripts.
Added "filebrowser" support when you select a zip to flash.
Added "/.." support to the filebrowser so you can navigate up.
Added a mount menu so you can manually (u)mount stuff.
Added a toggle verification switch so you can flash those awesome unsigned winrar rom releases...
Fully re-wrote the wipe menu (it's not using a script anymore), added a few new wipe options.
Added "/sdcard/.android_secure" support , nandroid now backups/restores .android_secure (Froyo a2sd apps) by default.
Added a few new Google apps to the Google app backup script.
v1.8.0
updated Nandroid so it also backups and restores the wimax partition.
made the recovery 400kb smaller so it fits most recovery partitions with bad blocks.
added a return option (instead of pressing vol-up+down) to the menu (by jhansche).
completely ignore verification (by jhansche).
added menu loop (by joncfoo).
v1.7.0.2
Reduced the overall size so it can still be flashed when having lots of bad blocks.
v1.7.0.1
Initial release (port from my Nexus One recovery)

awesome I was waiting for this i was tired of having to go home to change roms!

Nice, i'm going to try this out right now and report back if there are any problems.

It works nicely. I don't like having to press both volume-keys to go back to the previous menu, but it's not a deal breaker. Good job Amon_RA. =]

trying to flash the image its telling me not found when i tried every which way to flash it any ideas? Ugh sorry maybe i need to read...a little more next time sorry!

Arthur101 said:
trying to flash the image its telling me not found when i tried every which way to flash it any ideas? Ugh sorry maybe i need to read...a little more next time sorry!
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How are you flashing it? the fastboot method worked fine for me
Edit:
1) Get fastboot.exe here
2) Place recovery-RA-evo-v1.7.0.1.img in the same dir as fastboot
3) boot your phone into fastboot (Volume Dwn+ Power) Select fast boot
Then follow
fastboot devices(press enter) (to make sure that fastboot "sees" your phone)
fastboot flash recovery recovery-RA-evo-v1.7.0.1.img(press enter)

I keep getting a error opening /sdcard/recovery-RA.img no such file or directory.

Fixter said:
I keep getting a error opening /sdcard/recovery-RA.img no such file or directory.
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It's recovery-RA-evo-v1.7.0.1.img , not recovery-RA.img ...

Amon_RA said:
It's recovery-RA-evo-v1.7.0.1.img , not recovery-RA.img ...
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I got the error with both names. I renamed the file to see if I was making mistakes with the file name since it was so long.

Hey, Ra, you do realize we ARE going to need Care Bears on our Evo recoveries just like you spoiled us with on our MT3G's... I'm just saying!

I've tried downloading the file a couple of times to make sure it wasn't corrupted but I keep getting "sending 'recovery' (5032 KB)... OKAY
writing 'recovery'... FAILED (remote: image update error)"
Also thanks for the new recovery, was hoping you'd release one for our Evo's

And I know I have flash_image because I did Toasts Nand Unlock yesterday. And I checked and the file is on the root of the SD Card.

Fixter said:
And I know I have flash_image because I did Toasts Nand Unlock yesterday. And I checked and the file is on the root of the SD Card.
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it should be in /data
once you restore a rom that didn't have it, it's no longer on the phone where it should be. if you put it back in /data and chmod 755 it you should have no problem.

Cordy said:
it should be in /data
once you restore a rom that didn't have it, it's no longer on the phone where it should be. if you put it back in /data and chmod 755 it you should have no problem.
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Yup. I just did. I was thinking about this and went ahead. Thanks for the information though.
PS: I get a Build Not Set on the End of the Recovery.

Amon_RA said:
Features
Fix apk uid mismatches :: Does extacly that
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thanks for this great recovery! im excited to try it!
two quick questions:
does the fix apk uid mismatches uses the common fix_permissions.sh script?
do you have a github or location where the source code is viewable?
thanks again!

Fixter said:
I got the error with both names. I renamed the file to see if I was making mistakes with the file name since it was so long.
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How are you flashing? Fastboot, flash_image? Are you sure you mounted /sdcard? Do an "ls /sdcard/recovery*" to make sure the sdcard is mounted and that the recovery image can be found.
Cordy said:
I've tried downloading the file a couple of times to make sure it wasn't corrupted but I keep getting "sending 'recovery' (5032 KB)... OKAY
writing 'recovery'... FAILED (remote: image update error)"
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Did you unlock NAND?
joeykrim said:
thanks for this great recovery! im excited to try it!
two quick questions:
does the fix apk uid mismatches uses the common fix_permissions.sh script?
do you have a github or location where the source code is viewable?
thanks again!
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Erm, I'm using the same fix_permissions.sh script as in my other recoveries, check github :
Scripts : http://github.com/packetlss/amonra_recovery_scripts
Recovery : http://github.com/packetlss/amonra_bootable_recovery
Still need to push the evo recovery.

Amon_RA said:
Did you unlock NAND?
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Yes, I'm able to flash toasts recovery.img through fastboot no problem.

How do I check if I loaded the recovery correct? I get a Build : Not Set when I entered the recovery on the lower end where its suppose to say the build number.

You should work together with Koush and make one great recovery. He has some features such as the ability to flash a zip from ANYWHERE on the SD Card. The two of you should be able to work some miracles.
Ceger

[KERNEL] Dual Boot 1.3 - 22/09/2011

Android's First multi version, fully working Dual Boot​
Dual boot is running 2 ROMs on phone. You can run Froyo and Gingerbread and switch between ROMs by restarting phone. All ROMS are supported in dual boot including froyo, cm7 and cm 6.2.
*** Flash 800Mhz first. I will upload 1020 and 1300Mhz versions later.
*** Partiting sdcard in cwm does not wipe data in sdcard.
*** Consider worst case and backup important sdcard data.
*** You can have your existing rom on phone as ROM1 if it is rfs, ext2 or ext4.
*** Dual boot enables data2sd for both roms.
*** ROM1 boots by default and to boot ROM2 press Home Button.
*** Press the ROM selection button between 5-20 seconds after turning on phone.
*** Here is the partitions used in dual boot.
Internal /system - ROM1 system
Internal /data - ROM2 system
sdcard ext1 - ROM1 data
sdcard ext2 - ROM2 data
sdcard swap - swap for both ROMS
Instructions to Flash dual boot kernel.
1. Download Dual Boot Kernel and update.zip files. Links are at the end of this post.
2. Upload update.zip files to sdcard.
3. Flash Dual Boot Kernel using odin one package selection and wait until Phone boots into Recovery.
5. Partition SDCARD in recovery.
- Select 'Mounts and Storage' and format data and cache and mount cache
- Go to 'Advanced' and 'Parition SD card'
- Select sdcard /data partition size you wish to have. Two data2sd partitions will be created with size you choose.
- Select swap size if you want swap on sdcard
- Wait until partitioning Done
- Go to main menu in recovery
6. Flash ROM1 or Use existing rom.
- If you want to use existing rom just reboot system now else continue.
- Go to main menu in recovery
- Select 'Mounts and Storage' and Format system and mount system
- Select 'Install zip from sdcard' and 'choose zip from sdcard'
- Select the ROM1 zip file and Press Yes to Install
- Reboot system now
Wait untill ROM1 boots
7. Flash ROM2
- Reboot to recovery mode and press Home key (ROM2) with in 5-20 seconds.
- Select 'Mounts and Storage' and format system, data and mount system
- Select 'Install zip from sdcard' and 'choose zip from sdcard'
- Select the ROM2 zip file and Press Yes to Install
- Reboot system now
Press Home key within 15 seconds and ROM2 will boot
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Download Kernel and update.zip files:
Kernel 1.3 - 800Mhz : http://www.megaupload.com/?d=XSIAT910
Kernel 1.3 - 1000Mhz : http://www.megaupload.com/?d=EUBW0N2G
Kernel 1.3 - 1200Mhz : http://www.megaupload.com/?d=D93CH76X
Kernel 1.2 - 800Mhz : http://www.megaupload.com/?d=R22DCDOG
cm7 alpha4 : http://www.megaupload.com/?d=287BAP4D
cm6.2 alpha4 : http://www.megaupload.com/?d=LL3JXTP8
sumee 4.0 : http://www.megaupload.com/?d=DO01QB84
xxjps : http://www.megaupload.com/?d=68XJN4I1
Kyrillos7 : http://www.megaupload.com/?d=2VXAIL11
indroid5 : http://www.megaupload.com/?d=5DN5R2XF
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How to Make update.zip
1. Download attached create_update.zip.zip file and unzip
2. Move to unzipped folder and copy your rom files to system folder
3. Open create_update.zip.bat and wait untill "Press any key" appears
4. Done. update.zip is ready. rename or upload as it is to sdcard
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Source Code : Still in Alpha stage. Source will be out with final Release.
******* Enjoy Dual Boot *******

Excellent Work apollo5801...Waiting For it...

Great to know... Do your best!

Best of luck..
Apollo you should have reserved some posts
Tapatalked from my super smooth, ultra fast samsung galaxy s2.

Great news! Cyanogenmod, here I come -->
Sent from my speedy G3!

Great work apollo5801!! Looking forward to test it

That's plain awesome
Great News!

That day is not far when g3 vil become a space craft.. Lolzz.. Great wrk apollo5801
Sent from my GT-I5800 using XDA App

great news

wow.....great news !
what's the another system?

dxdiag32 said:
wow.....great news !
what's the another system?
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Windws 8

shebu18 said:
Windws 8
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no its cm7 n froyo for now..

dxdiag32 said:
wow.....great news !
what's the another system?
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Both are Android OS.
You get to boot two different ROMs. Got it?

rudolf895 said:
no its cm7 n froyo for now..
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you mean cm7 is working for sg3 now?

dxdiag32 said:
you mean cm7 is working for sg3 now?
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D'uh!!!!
What has been Marcellusbe working his ass of for??

think bout it.... MIUI and CM7 with dual boot NICE!
This just might be the best thing ever happened to G3

Anyways great work by apolo. This can be counted as epic developement alongwith cm7 port. Hope sumday we can dual boot wp7 and cm7 together.
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Nice work. Thanq. I clicked thanks.I wud like to thank a million times.
And We do not want this valuable thread to b polluted with unwanted posts. Ofcourse even mine is an unwanted post

brjshshrma said:
No need to hit thanx as i didnt help u in anyway. I just edited in respect of a gud developer.
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Thanks for editing the post. So seem reasonable n good person.

brjshshrma said:
No need to hit thanx as i didnt help u in anyway. I just edited in respect of a gud developer.
Sent from my GT-I5800 using XDA App
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LOL man...he can still see the post...Rudolf quoted it

[AOSP] 4.1.1 JellyBean for Herotab C8

DISCLAIMER I (or any contributor) cannot be held responible in any way for any sort of damage caused for using this ROM or its derivatives.
This is the AOSP-based Android 4.1.1 Jellybean ROM using custom kernel 3.0 for Herotab C8/Dropad A8/Haipad M7/iBall Slide and compatible tablets.
The Herotab C8 and its siblings are one hackable device; It supports Android 2.2, 2.3, 3.0, 3.2, 4.0, and 4.1. It runs on a single-core Samsung S5PV210 1Ghz Processor and 512mb RAM. Pretty low spec, however with the right tinkering it can be one powerful device.
What works:
Display
Hardware acceleration
Touchscreen (thanks violet's ft506 driver and przemo27 for figuring the alternate data format)
Audio\Microphone (thanks to Asure's CM7 build for audio HAL; and mg3100's details on kernel)
Wi-Fi (thanks to violet's ar6000 driver and jolocotroco for locating source for a wpa_supplicant8 dependency)
Bluetooth
Accelerometer (thanks to Asure's port of mango210 kernel)
Battery Indicator
USB Host
USB OTG
Camera
Market, GoogleApps
Root
What does not work:
HDMI
3G dongle
(NOTE This list is not exhaustive; this build is still a Beta and not intended to be a daily driver)
Steps for flashing (using script; this will make 512MB system, 256MB cache and 1GB data partition and erase your existing settings and apps):
Extract the archive. You will get two files, one will be a GZipped tar (.tgz) and other the kernel (zImage). Copy these to the root of an external SD.
Download the attachment posted here and extract them to the root of the external SD. You should now see 6 files in the root of the external SD. (utscript, utscript_sd, utscript.sh, zImage.debug, zImage, rootfs.tgz).
Insert the SD card and boot your tablet using Menu+Power. This will flash your tablet.
Steps for flashing (using custom recovery):
Extract the archive. You will get two files, one will be a GZipped tar (.tgz) and other the kernel (zImage). Copy these into a folder (path muwst have no spaces) in your external SD card.
Boot into custom recovery.
Go to "Advanced", then "Partition SD card". Select partition sizes (make sure system partition > 320MB) and wait for it to format the partitions. Existing settings and apps will be lost.
[You can skip this step if your tab's system partition is > 320 MB]
Now return to the main menu, and select "Flash ROM". Give it the path where you stored the ROM in step 1. Wait for it to flash the ROM.
Return to main menu and select "Shutdown".
Turn on your tablet normally, and enjoy!
Links:
http://www.embedupload.com/?d=85OERSGVNV (Embedupload)
NOTE: I didn't make this ROM. The guys over at slatedroid did it, so credits all go to them. But you can thank me for sharing

Custom recovery for herotab c8
DISCLAIMER. Use this at your own risk. I will not be responsible for any damage\brick caused by using this recovery.
Currently this is a Beta and all functionality has not been thoroughly tested.
This is a custom recovery modeled on CWM recovery (built on the custom kernel based on Urbetter's source) for Herotab C8/Dropad A8/Haipad M7/iBall Slide i7011/Coby 7024 and equivalent tablets. It should also work on Coby 8024/1024 tablets.
The recovery is built to be compatible (as much as possible) with existing firmwares (stock as well as custom) and patches (again stock as well as those found in custom ROMs). The reason you might want to use this recovery to flash is that:
Its safer (bootloader, etc. are not touched so greatly reduced probability of bricking)
It does not erase your data partition (so Apps and Settings are carried over)
It maintains your existing partition layout (you can change if wanted)
In order to try this recovery,
Download BootExtRecovery.zip attached to this post.
Download the recovery zip from the GitHub link below
Extract both zip files to the root of an external SD card.
Boot your tablet using Menu+Power
This will boot the recovery externally (i.e. unless you actually do something using the recovery, your tablet will be completely unmodified). After the recovery boots and menus work, you may flash the recovery into your tablet (using "Partitions and Storage" menu). Flashed this way, the recovery can be booted into whenever both your SD cards don't have a "utscript" file (otherwise the script is executed instead of starting recovery).
Download: https://github.com/namko/midRecovery/downloads
Source: https://github.com/namko/midRecovery
Key assignments:
Herotab C8/Dropad A8/Haipad M7/iBall Slide -- HOME to select, MENU/BACK to scroll
Coby 7024 -- HOME to select, POWER to scroll
Function list:
Flash ROM - Flashes the ROM on SD card (external or internal) located in a specific folder.
This does not erase 'data' partition. If you downgrade Android, make sure to erase the 'data' partition (or at least erase dalvik-cache from advanced menu) for maximum compatibility.
This does not repartition the internal SD, so if you want a different layout, make sure to change before flashing.
This flashes only the kernel (no other partition e.g. logo, recovery, boot arguments, boot loader)
Apply patch/update - Prompts you to select a patch/update to apply.
Wipe data/factory reset - Erases the 'data' partition. This is equivalent to doing a factory reset.
Wipe cache - Erases the 'cache' partition.
Backup/Restore - Create a new backup (system = firmware, data = your settings/apps) or restore a previously created backup. Essentially this is a NANDROID backup.
Partitions/Storage - To backup or flash individual partitions (e.g. logo, kernel, recovery, boot arguments, bootloader, etc.)
Advanced - To repartition the internal SD card, erase Dalvik-cache, view log, etc.
You can flash ROM (or apply updates) from .ZIP files as well; but it doesn't support the "standard" format because they sometimes contain executables that must be executed to properly apply the patch.

Fixes and patches
Kernel fix (just update it via recovery -> apply patch/update -> update kernel):
http://www.4shared.com/zip/M_ZcGiSF/zImage.html
Wifi Patch:
http://www.4shared.com/zip/3T9hUxnt/wifipatch.html
Here's a patch implementing changes suggested by jolocotroco. To apply this patch:
Extract the zip into your external SD card (anywhere)
Boot into recovery
Select "Apply patch/update"
Select the extracted file ("wifi.patch.tgz")
Reboot after applying patch
It is also possible to apply the patch using adb. Remember to stop WiFi first. This will apply the patch and reboot your device.
adb push wifi.patch.tgz /mnt/sdcard
adb shell
su
mount -o rw,remount /
mount -o rw,remount /system
stop wpa_supplicant
stop hostapd
tar xvf /mnt/sdcard/wifi.patch.tgz -C /
reboot
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don't work
no one of this patch is recognized by the recovery...
also the kernel update is not a tgz file...
maybe i did a mistake?

j.valeron said:
no one of this patch is recognized by the recovery...
also the kernel update is not a tgz file...
maybe i did a mistake?
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It should work, what steps did you took to install the kernel?

Custom Recovery for C8/A8/M7
I nearly forgot this. Sorry.
DISCLAIMER. Use this at your own risk. I will not be responsible for any damage\brick caused by using this recovery.
Currently this is a Beta and all functionality has not been thoroughly tested.
This is a custom recovery modeled on CWM recovery (built on the custom kernel based on Urbetter's source) for Herotab C8/Dropad A8/Haipad M7/iBall Slide i7011/Coby 7024 and equivalent tablets. It should also work on Coby 8024/1024 tablets.
The recovery is built to be compatible (as much as possible) with existing firmwares (stock as well as custom) and patches (again stock as well as those found in custom ROMs). The reason you might want to use this recovery to flash is that:
Its safer (bootloader, etc. are not touched so greatly reduced probability of bricking)
It does not erase your data partition (so Apps and Settings are carried over)
It maintains your existing partition layout (you can change if wanted)
In order to try this recovery,
Download BootExtRecovery.zip attached to this post.
Download the recovery zip from the GitHub link below
Extract both zip files to the root of an external SD card.
Boot your tablet using Menu+Power
This will boot the recovery externally (i.e. unless you actually do something using the recovery, your tablet will be completely unmodified). After the recovery boots and menus work, you may flash the recovery into your tablet (using "Partitions and Storage" menu). Flashed this way, the recovery can be booted into whenever both your SD cards don't have a "utscript" file (otherwise the script is executed instead of starting recovery).
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Github:
https://github.com/namko/midRecovery/downloads
BootExtRecovery:
http://www.4shared.com/zip/HxPitG3B/BootExtRecovery.html

mid recovery is not working on 8024
the recovery is not working on 8024, i have just a black screen...
please help
Sorry it is working...

Now we have Jelly Bean 4.2 form SlateDroid
Please refer for the following hyperlink
http://www.slatedroid.com/topic/42771-romcm101android-421-build-1/
[WORKING]
- Audio
- Video
- Wifi
- Touchscreen
- Most regular things
[NOT WORKING]
- Bluetooth
- 3G

awesome will try it on my dropad A8 its a shame hdmi is not working

CWM 6.0.4.8 Advanced Edition / PhilZ Touch Recovery 6.40.1

CWM 6.0.4.8 Advanced Edition / PhilZ Touch Recovery 6.40.1
Main thread + Features + Dev support
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2201860
CWM 6.0.4.8 Advanced Edition / PhilZ Touch Recovery 6.40.1​
PhilZ Recovery is a CWM Advanced Edition that adds all the features you could ever miss in CWM.
It is a well proven recovery for many phones.
Please give your feedback, what works, and any bug you could encounter.
Read the features at the Main thread, and check if you are missing something.
To take a screen shot, just slide left!
And don't forget to read about powerful aroma file manager integration and double-tap shortcut (in FAQs).
How to install recovery?
From download link below, you'll get a 'recovery.img' file. Put that recovery.img file at root directory of your
sdcard. (means not in any folder)
Now, go to terminal emulator.
Give command:
Code:
su
You'll be asked to grant superuser permissions, grant it.
Now, give the following command:
Code:
flash_image recoveryonly /sdcard/recovery.img
Wait until it executes the command (4-5 seconds), it is installing the recovery.
Now, normally reboot to recovery and enjoy new recovery!
Download links
Latest version can be found here:
recovery.img (v6.40.1)
https://docs.google.com/uc?id=0B5c3gpyMBJusXzRMMG1tLUxRMWM&export=download
aromafm_beni.zip (v1.91)
https://drive.google.com/uc?id=0B5c3gpyMBJusc204SHRZdTBucHc&export=download
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Special thanks to:
@Phil3759 : For this awesome open source recovery.
@chraso: For hosting and compatible flags.
AndroidARMv6 Team: For keeping this device alive.
Cyanogenmod Team: For making all these possible.
XDA:DevDB Information
PhilZ Touch Recovery for Galaxy Fit, Tool/Utility for the Samsung Galaxy Fit GT 5670
Contributors
Bhargav97, chraso, Phil3759
Version Information
Status: Stable
Current Stable Version: 6.40.1
Stable Release Date: 2014-05-04
Created 2014-05-07
Last Updated 2014-05-07

:FAQs:​
Q: Wanna know about Aroma File manager?
Visit the aroma file manager main thread for more info---> Aroma file manager main thread
Aroma file manager is a touch file manager which can be used while in recovery. It has options for copy, paste, delete,
change permissions and many others. Also, it has a Terminal inside. So, if you forgot to give correct permissions to any
file you can do that directly from recovery. This file manager has got many themes, font, icons, etc. options and it's UI
is fully customizable.
Q: How to start this File manager in Recovery?
Rename the downloaded file to 'aromafm.zip'.
Create a folder 'aromafm' inside 'Clockworkmod' folder on your sdcard.
Now, move that 'aromafm.zip' file to the 'aromafm' folder.
We're ready now, when you want to use it in recovery just double tap anywhere OR go to "philz Settings" and select
"Aroma File Manager" and it will start up.
If you also want to browse /data, /system and /sd-ext then mount them in the "mounts & storage" option in recovery.
Q: Problems with Aroma file manager startup?
After doble-tapping OR selecting 'Aroma file Manager' option under 'philz settings' if recovery gives error: 'aromafm.zip
not found at /clockworkmod/aromafm' then, wait for 4-5 seconds and again select 'Aroma file Manager', because it maybe
busy mounting sdcard.
If still doesn't work, you've made mistakes in steps mentioned in first post, please do again carefully.
Q: Does your phone every time reboots to recovery?
This happens very rare when you flash the recovery using any bad app or via any wrong (not proper) method. What you can do
is:
-If you've made a backup of your current ROM then just restore only it's "boot" and then select 'reboot to system'.
OR
-You don't have a backup? Then just flash the ROM which you are using currently again and wipe 'dalvik-cache'. Then reboot
to system. Booting process will take time.

NEW: Now you can enjoy the full version of the recovery! Thanks to @Phil3759 for uploading necessary
commits for armv6. And, everything is expected to be bug-free. Please report the bug here if you find any.
SCREENSHOTS:
Main menu and PhilZ Settings
{
"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"
}
GUI Preferences: all is applied live (no reboot). Up to 14 menu height settings, scroll sensitivity, touch accuracy...
27 color settings + 5 alpha transparency levels for every GUI element
Change background image with a custom png (of your device resolution), a solid color (27 presets) or revert to original
cwm image
User configurable touch gestures (feel free to request for new actions)
Setup your time-zone + 30mn offset, super wipe option to install a new ROM
Backup and Restore any partition in a complete freedom, include modem (.img + .bin) and efs (.img + .tar)
Custom backups can also be restored by original CWM Advanced Restore Menu
TWRP Backup and Restore Support + md5 + single/multivolume format
Support multi-cpu compression, md5 check toggle and custom .android_secure path
Choose ors backup volume target
Flash multiple zip files in a raw
Aroma File Manager + Terminal Emulator: launch with a gesture action (double tap is default)
Full Wipe to Install a new ROM (sdcard is preserved)
Free Browse Mode to install zip files: select a default folder to start with and browse up to the root

i tried your recovery by creating a zip update
you should work more on it because the graphic in some aroma installer or aroma file manager doesnt work too good!
and just feels the normal CWM and not Philz recovery !
But any way, Good Job!

Rminsh said:
i tried your recovery by creating a zip update
you should work more on it because the graphic in some aroma installer or aroma file manager doesnt work too good!
and just feels the normal CWM and not Philz recovery !
But any way, Good Job!
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Aroma File Manager has no LDPI resources. If you want it for LDPI, you can do it, it's an Artist's work. I'm not gonna do it.
Please read the first post carefully. It has no GUI options: So, no themes and all that.
It's not at all like normal CWM in terms of functions. It has got many important functions, atleast for me.
Most important part:
I've worked on this advanced only version for 20-25 days already and made it fully stable.
And...I've worked for almost 2 months on FULL VERSION. Discussed a lot with Phil3759 and finally came to conclusion that it won't work on armv6 unless it's (libtouch_gui) specially compiled for armv6, Which Phil3759 didn't have time and resources for.
So, Be happy with this recovery. No one can give you better philz recovery than this, atleast at present.

Installed your recovery.
Selected clean install ROM option.
Installed a ROM.
Selected Reboot System.
Phone rebooted into your recovery.
Tried various ROMS all rebooted into your recovery and not to the newly installed ROM.
Flashed CWM 6.0.4.6 and installed a ROM and rebooted to installed ROM successfully.
Any ideas what is wrong?
I do like the Aroma FM.
jemail

jemail said:
Installed your recovery.
Selected clean install ROM option.
Installed a ROM.
Selected Reboot System.
Phone rebooted into your recovery.
Tried various ROMS all rebooted into your recovery and not to the newly installed ROM.
Flashed CWM 6.0.4.6 and installed a ROM and rebooted to installed ROM successfully.
Any ideas what is wrong?
I do like the Aroma FM.
jemail
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Yep...you're correct.
It won't boot into system.
I finally figured out that it is a problem in androidarmv6 sources. You can see change #6205 if you want.
It was maybe fixed just 4-5 days ago by androidmeda and I'll be again making the recovery and give you all for testing.
This is not only problem of your device but it is also there in: tass, gio and beni.

Bhargav97 said:
Aroma File Manager has no LDPI resources. If you want it for LDPI, you can do it, it's an Artist's work. I'm not gonna do it.
Please read the first post carefully. It has no GUI options: So, no themes and all that.
It's not at all like normal CWM in terms of functions. It has got many important functions, atleast for me.
Most important part:
I've worked on this advanced only version for 20-25 days already and made it fully stable.
And...I've worked for almost 2 months on FULL VERSION. Discussed a lot with Phil3759 and finally came to conclusion that it won't work on armv6 unless it's (libtouch_gui) specially compiled for armv6, Which Phil3759 didn't have time and resources for.
So, Be happy with this recovery. No one can give you better philz recovery than this, atleast at present.
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i read that!
pay attention: the aroma that use in every CWM works fine
but in your recovery it has a bad graphic and kind of blue!
i mean before you create this Philz recovery we had a older version that works perfect!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2483327

Rminsh said:
i read that!
pay attention: the aroma that use in every CWM works fine
but in your recovery it has a bad graphic and kind of blue!
i mean before you create this Philz recovery we had a older version that works perfect!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2483327
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It works perfect just in the sense: It reboots to system successfully. It lacks Aroma file manager also. And, Aroma file manager with that original green colour doesn't come with armv6 sources nor it will come if you download from original thread.
I'll be fixing reboot to system soon.
That recovery doesn't even have Touch, GUI options and all that.

UPDATE:
-Updated PhilZ sources to 6.23.9 (26.03.2014).
-CM-OTA compatibility fixes.
-Reboot to system bug fixed.
Download link updated in first post.

Bhargav97 said:
UPDATE:
-Updated PhilZ sources to 6.23.9 (26.03.2014).
-CM-OTA compatibility fixes.
-Reboot to system bug fixed.
Download link updated in first post.
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Thanks for this.
Reboot system is working
Aroma File manager is working
I will test and report any bugs if find them.
Does this version reformat ext4 partitions as ext3 when doing a restore?
jemail

jemail said:
Thanks for this.
Reboot system is working
Aroma File manager is working
I will test and report any bugs if find them.
Does this version reformat ext4 partitions as ext3 when doing a restore?
jemail
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It reformates the partition to the state in which it was in your backup file. The working of this PhilZ Recovery will be the same way as your CWM 6.0.4.7 works. Nothing different except features.

Tested, worked fine with aroma file manager. Flashed cm 11 has no error.
Keep your work
Here is temporary flashable zip file

As I reported previously in another Clockworkmod thread here, this version also does not restore SD-Ext Ext4 formatted partitions correctly. SD-Ext Ext4 partitions are restored as Ext3 not Ext4.
You can verify this by
1. Create an Ext4 partition on your sdcard using MiniTool Partition Wizard.
2. In CWM create a nandroid backup.
3. Immediatley restore the backup.
4. Check sdcard partition structure in MiniTool Partition Wizard, you will find the partition you created as Ext4 is now reported as Ext3.
Can you confirm this?
Can you remove all background images from your release, maybe except the ClockworkMod Logo. Background images make reading the output from operations difficult.
jemail

jemail said:
As I reported previously in another Clockworkmod thread here, this version also does not restore SD-Ext Ext4 formatted partitions correctly. SD-Ext Ext4 partitions are restored as Ext3 not Ext4.
You can verify this by
1. Create an Ext4 partition on your sdcard using MiniTool Partition Wizard.
2. In CWM create a nandroid backup.
3. Immediatley restore the backup.
4. Check sdcard partition structure in MiniTool Partition Wizard, you will find the partition you created as Ext4 is now reported as Ext3.
Can you confirm this?
Can you remove all background images from your release, maybe except the ClockworkMod Logo. Background images make reading the output from operations difficult.
jemail
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1) I don't have your device but in my Galaxy 5 it works fine. I make backup (have an sd-ext and has some stuff also inside) and then restore it and everything is still fine. Link2sd still detects it as ext4. Even if it's a bug, it is not related to my PhilZ Recovery but to the androidarmv6 sources and I maybe can't do anything for it (don't have time to submit a patch for review...maybe I don't have that expertise too).
2) Which logo you mean? The one with Big Green Android? I would prefer to keep it that way...don't wanna make it lean more towards an unofficial build. However, I won't be able to do it (even if I want to) right now because my PC is busy and I can't compile on it right now.
Once I get my PC free, I'll make TWRP for your device and provide a final (final for some time) update for PhilZ Recovery (less probability though for PhilZ update).

When I was flashing a rom with aroma (miui v4 to be precise) its showed me get.prop errors.
Saying that my device is not beni and not 5670
And this happened only on this recovery and only with roms with aroma installer, rest of the roms work fine.
And for the TWRP version, TWRP cannot flash memory scripts (like cronmod's int2ext)
Can something be done for that?

Harpratap said:
When I was flashing a rom with aroma (miui v4 to be precise) its showed me get.prop errors.
Saying that my device is not beni and not 5670
And this happened only on this recovery and only with roms with aroma installer, rest of the roms work fine.
And for the TWRP version, TWRP cannot flash memory scripts (like cronmod's int2ext)
Can something be done for that?
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Aroma installer's dev OR miui rom's dev is lazy to update the update-binary. KitKat requires new update-binary because Google changed the way getprop worked uptil Jellybean.
TWRP? I don't think I've made a TWRP for Galaxy Fit yet.
I wanna tell you only one thing: You are using everything from latest KK branch: PhilZ Recovery and TWRP (maybe you're talking about the one of Galaxy Mini), so please take some time to read on: What all Google changed in recovery with KitKat. Your int-ext script is suffering from old update-binary for sure.

MAJOR UPDATE:
PhilZ Recovery updated to 6.27.9.
PhilZ Recovery FULL VERSION now enabled (Touch, GUI options and everything!).
CWM updated to 6.0.4.8.
Ready for official support!
I seriously want feedback on this version. If it is working, we can now get our phone in "officially supported devices" list.
Download link:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B5c3gpyMBJusVmZUN2UxdHFtaWs/edit?usp=sharing

Awesome!
All gui and touch functions work properly.
Flashed a zip and everything works fine except reboot system and power off.
Both of them simply reboot into recovery.
Will report other bugs if found.
And nice job :good:

A little bug. Fixed it.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B5c3gpyMBJusSk41Q002c3lneUk/edit?usp=sharing
Give me feedback. Everything else like: screenshot double-tap shortcut for aroma fm (read first two posts to understand), GUI options, etc are especially needed for testing. Post some screenshots also.

[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