In possession of Windows Mobile 8 HTC (non-engineering) and would like to extract the partitions in support of E:V:A's effort (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1934388).
Unfortunately when I plug the device on Linux I can only access the default user folders (e.g., Music). Tools such as gparted/fdisk do not seem to work.
Anyone with suggestions (or pointers to instructions) on how to mount WM partitions beyond the default ones would be appreciated.
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I am sure several people are having this problem. I tried searching, and found some answers, but need some further clarification.
First off, I am on a 2008 Intel Macbook. I have Parallels Desktop installed, running Windows Professional SP2.
My issue is that when I run ActiveSync, my device is not detected. I have the USB to be run on Parallels, have all the drivers, to no avail.
I have Missing Sync for Windows Mobile running on OSX aswell. That is useful for installing CABs and .exe, but I haven't found a way to flash my device alternatively.
I did try the MicroSD flashing method, but when I format my device in FAT32, transfer the necessary .nbh file, and boot in Bootloader mode, the screen does not change from the white with blue "loading..." text. The MicroSD card is 4GB.
I am hoping you guys can help me figure out a way to flash a ROM to my device on the OSX platform.
Thanks in advance, and I hope you don't find me arrogant for starting a new thread on this topic.
TO ADD: I get the following error trying to run HARDSPL.:
The application failed to load required components. If the .NET Compact Framework is installed on a storage card, please ensure that this card is in place and launch the application again. If this fails, a re-installation of the .NET Compact Framework is recommended. Support info: -2147483643 (80000005)
For those of y'all that aren't comfortable using ADB to transfer files (backup and restore your /system/sd Ext2 or Ext3 partitions) while using Windows (including x64 version), there is a very simple alternative to ADB.
Go here and read about it:
Ext2 Installable File System For Windows (includes Ext3 as well)
http://www.fs-driver.org/
Simply follow the instructions and install.
Reboot your computer
Once you reboot, you'll be able to access the Linux partitions just like they are a C:\ drive (they'll have a different partition letter, of course)
This works for XP, Vista and Windows 7 ... x64 too.
You'll then be able to transfer files back and forth very easily.
Great for backups!
NOTE: this will NOT allow you to partition your card. This just allows read/write access to your Ext2/Ext3 partitions.
Here's the download page as well:
http://www.fs-driver.org/download.html
I tried to install on Windows 7 an no go for me it says that it doesn't run on the platform
Naimand said:
I tried to install on Windows 7 an no go for me it says that it doesn't run on the platform
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Go to where you downloaded the file.
Right click on it.
Choose properties.
Choose Compatibility.
Check "Run this program in compatibility mode"
Choose a Vista version compatible with whatever you have (ie. x64)
Click OK.
Then run install.
Just installed on x64 Windows 7, you do need to do compatiability mode to install.
ran instal but after i restarted nothing is showing up when i click on computer, just normal drives
It's been a while since I installed it, but I remember it took some trial and error to get it in Vista x64. Play with the different options and try reinstalling it.
Another thing you might try is Assign A Drive Letter in Paragon Partition Manager.
I know it works, I just don't remember what combination of things it took to get it working.
oh god i just uninstalled my Paragon Partition Manager last night! and i dont have the files no more. i guess im just gonna uninstall this tool. thanks anyways. running xp.
ext2fsd seems to be ahead of ext2ifs in features; it also works on windows 7...
This might have been asked before but I haven't seen anything yet through what I've looked... To customize and flash my HD2 is it possible to do it on a Mac, if so what tools do I need? Thanks all
The best way to flash using a mac is to install Windows XP SP3 via Bootcamp.
There are no native MacOSX flashing tools, and the best tools, including MTTY and the CustomRUU run perfectly under this configuration. It is what I use. I have a small partition which I only use for this purpose and keep all the items ther in folders. Radios, ROMs, etc.
You need to find a Windows computer to HSPL your device (only need to do this once), then you can just flash from memory card. Put the .nbh file into your storage card root called leoimg.nbh and enter the bootloader, it'll enter flash mode automatically.
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The best way to flash using a mac is to install Windows XP SP3 via Bootcamp.
There are no native MacOSX flashing tools, and the best tools, including MTTY and the CustomRUU run perfectly under this configuration. It is what I use. I have a small partition which I only use for this purpose and keep all the items ther in folders. Radios, ROMs, etc.
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If I was to install Vista on a Macbook Pro doing bootcamp, will it work? This is why I love my Windows PC.
Hi I originally had a hard drive with windows 7 and ubuntu but then I added a second hard drive and removed ubuntu from the original hard drive. Now my startup always conducted grub first but then it goes to windows mbr after. For some reason it has old os's stuck in its memory. now the grub on my main hard drive isn't working but I can still get into windows 7 using the grub on my new secondary. Is there a way I can completely remove grub off the first and go straight into windows mbr and also is there a way to update the mbr? Bootrec.exe /FixMbr did not work. Thank you in advance
Sent from my HTC Sensation Z710e using XDA
I can think of no possible reason in the world for posting this in the Windows Phone section of the forum... I mean, this isn't releavant to XDA-Devs at all, pretty much.
That said, it's possible to reinstall the Windows bootloader to the MBR using the recovery tools (one of the easiest ways is off the install disc). Make sure you specify the correct disk to install it to. If you still have access to your Ubuntu partition, you could also try to restore the MBR (it should have made a backup) using the dd command to write the backup file straign onto the hard disk's MBR (typically /dev/sda for SATA devices).
Hello,
I've finally compiled a utility I've been trying to for awhile.
That utility is devio.
What this utility does, is serve either a disk image or iso file and allows you to mount it on a remote pc.
For example:
I mounted a 16GB iso file that contains 73 different versions of Windows on my phone.
Then I mounted it over wifi on my pc, and installed Windows 8.1 into a vhd file using WinNTSetup v3.6.5
It installed slower than directly hooking it via usb, but it was still acceptable.
I tested the copy of windows installed to the vhd, and it appeared to be working fine (No weird messages in event viewer, etc)
There are many other ways to mount the image, either through ftp, http, smb, etc.
But the protocol devio speaks allows for the lowest overhead, so in theory the best possible speed.
I have posted the source on my github here:
https://github.com/tech128/devio
It should work on Android 2.x or newer.
I've uploaded the file with an apk extension, remove it after you download if you want.
Here's an example of using devio:
http://grandstreamdreams.blogspot.com/2009/08/devio-remote-drive-access-and.html
In android, things are mapped differently than windows, so you won't be able to mount \\.\D: or \\.\PhysicalDrive1
You would have to mount it like this:
/storage/sdcard/devio 9000 /storage/extSdCard/ISO/Windows.iso
Mirrors:
armv6
http://d-h.st/iD5
armv6 w/o fpu
http://d-h.st/6ip
armv7
http://d-h.st/eBKg