I am really interested if it is possible to resize partitions.
I think about resizing system and cache, but others are in my opinion are unnecessarily big.
I have looked for it , but the latest guide for a specific HTC (wildfire) guide is also 2 years old.
In some other forums it was told that it is basically possible on every android, only some values have to be changed in kernel.
Have anyone experience with that?
Is it even possible?
szenteshunor said:
I am really interested if it is possible to resize partitions.
I think about resizing system and cache, but others are in my opinion are unnecessarily big.
I have looked for it , but the latest guide for a specific HTC (wildfire) guide is also 2 years old.
In some other forums it was told that it is basically possible on every android, only some values have to be changed in kernel.
Have anyone experience with that?
Is it even possible?
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Check out this guide by @CosmicDan
[DEV][GUIDE][REF] Customize Internal Partition Layout for MTD Devices
Anybody try that mod?
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Thank you for the information!
I am definitely gonna try this, since it is not very possible to hardbrick the device with this.
I need to learn first about kernel cooking.
I am gonna post the result of the experience.
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If this is in the wrong thread I apologize. I didn't know if I should post this in Q & A because its a question relevant to something developed, I also didn't wanna invade anyones ROM thread.
I am creating a ROM which is a fusion of the Droid and Nexus one for the G1/MT3G. I am learning how to create ROMS and have been able to search and solve alot of problems on my own. This one however has me stumped and I've searched through a hundred threads but it seems no one is interested in this information but me.
Would someone explain to me how to implement the graphics driver that was designed for the G1/MT3G for Eclair 2.1. I can't seem to find any documentation/posts about how to implement this so that the camcorder works and the 3d gallery, those are my last 2 obstacles. I know ROMS such as CaNNoN202 Complete Eclair 2.2.1 or CyanogenMod-5 have it implemented. I have even looked through the ROMS but haven't found the drivers and have no idea where they would be.
If an experienced modder could help me get on my way to becoming a allround dev, please explain a few thing to me like in a pm or something. Like if they are kernel specific/dependent, what scripts are needed for the drivers to install, etc..
Please any help is very much appreciated.
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I found a thread where CE developed a patch for his ROM which adds the support for 3D to the G1.
Gonna see if I can implement it that way. I will post results if I find anything.
Any info is still very welcome
Are you trying to build your own kernel or just a rom? The only reason you would need the drivers is if you are making your own kernel, which by the way you ask, I doubt you could do. Nothing against you, its just not easy.
Any kernel (mostly Cyanogens) has the drivers implemented after version 5.0.4 i think. You can just strip the boot.img out of any of those roms and slap it into your rom till you get it all to work.
Once you do that, then you may have the problems of no BT or wifi.
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Are you trying to build your own kernel or just a rom? The only reason you would need the drivers is if you are making your own kernel, which by the way you ask, I doubt you could do. Nothing against you, its just not easy.
Any kernel (mostly Cyanogens) has the drivers implemented after version 5.0.4 i think. You can just strip the boot.img out of any of those roms and slap it into your rom till you get it all to work.
Once you do that, then you may have the problems of no BT or wifi.
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Yea I have been exploring these ROMS and seen the extra libraries and patches that have been implemented, but I haven't been able to get someone elses kernel to boot my ROM.
I have used the tutorial on theunlockr to set up a kitchen and been able to modify alot, but I am missing the true functionality of these ROMS if I don't understand the kernel and libraries that allow for these patches.
I think I am going to set up Eclipse in my linux and slowly learn the process of actually building these ROMS from scratch, I know its difficult but I'll search through old examples until I get on my feet.
Thanks for the info. If any ther experienced ROM maker has any tips to share I thank you in advanced.
The drivers you are looking for are in /system/lib
Note that in some cases, preload memory offsets need to be manipulated.
lbcoder said:
The drivers you are looking for are in /system/lib
Note that in some cases, preload memory offsets need to be manipulated.
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Hey thanks for your info/help
I figured the libraries and modules needed to be ported over as well, didn't know anything about the memory offsets
I am trying to port Cyanogens kernel+system/libe+modules offer, hopefully it will fix all issues.
Will post update. Thanks you guys for helping a noob I'm really trying to learn and its very tough
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porting kernel either ends in bootloop or it ends in the settings and fc's like crazy
If I apply my modifications to cyanogens rom, the live wallpapers break, this is so wierd!
Hi, i'm newbie on this forum, i have already done all stuffs like S-OFF and upgrading the software... I saw that the ARHD is the best rom, so i want to install it. There is SebastianFM, faux123, bricked (which i read on the forum that is great) and the stock one, but i don't know why choose one instead of the other.. I mean, are there real differences between them? Can someone explain me them? The problem is that everyone says that's what they have is better than the other, but better for what? Also, there are writed a lot of technical details that i don't understand...
I hope u got what i mean, thanks in advance for the answers..
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Hi, i'm newbie on this forum, i have already done all stuffs like S-OFF and upgrading the software... I saw that the ARHD is the best rom, so i want to install it. There is SebastianFM, faux123, bricked (which i read on the forum that is great) and the stock one, but i don't know why choose one instead of the other.. I mean, are there real differences between them? Can someone explain me them? The problem is that everyone says that's what they have is better than the other, but better for what? Also, there are writed a lot of technical details that i don't understand...
I hope u got what i mean, thanks in advance for the answers..
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Try urself.give all the kernel atleast 2 days.THN decide which u like.
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sonnhy said:
Hi, i'm newbie on this forum, i have already done all stuffs like S-OFF and upgrading the software... I saw that the ARHD is the best rom, so i want to install it. There is SebastianFM, faux123, bricked (which i read on the forum that is great) and the stock one, but i don't know why choose one instead of the other.. I mean, are there real differences between them? Can someone explain me them? The problem is that everyone says that's what they have is better than the other, but better for what? Also, there are writed a lot of technical details that i don't understand...
I hope u got what i mean, thanks in advance for the answers..
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I think that SebastianFM is closer to stock so it's a bit more stable,faux123 is a bit performance oriented so the battery may not last as much as in other kernels and bricked lets you customize lots of options so you can make a good balance between performance and battery life,at least from my experience but from what i've been reading here it depends a lot on the person,some might have issues with a particular kernel while others find it perfect,so the best thing to do is try all of them and see which one doesn't cause any problems and is the most stable for you,and be careful to wipe cache+dalvik before flashing them.
What is a custom kernel i guess?
Dude....just read.....A LOT.....and when you think you got it.....go back and read it all again. If you brick your phone....be a good guy and replace it yourself.....meaning, don't take it back to your carrier and tell them it stopped working.
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tylerdurdin said:
Dude....just read.....A LOT.....and when you think you got it.....go back and read it all again. If you brick your phone....be a good guy and replace it yourself.....meaning, don't take it back to your carrier and tell them it stopped working.
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can you give me a link where it has info on kernels and roms
Just go to your devices specific forum and read the stickies.....they will have all the info you need.....
Also to keep people from flaming you or just hating you.....use the thread search and don't open a new topic.....if you are asking the question....it has already been asked a million times. You can also use Google with a search like
Ex: Samsung Galaxy I9100 custom kernel XDA
You will have more than you care to know.....but read it all and you can help future noobs.
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Answer to the Custome Kernel question
NemoHoees said:
What is a custom kernel i guess?
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Think about in this way, Kernel is a main component of an operating system , to make things easier let’s call it the operating system: and users with android phones install custom operating system mainly because their phones came
with official 2.1 or 1.6 android 3.2 or more recent builds because, as you know, not all phones get the privilege of getting the latest Android 4.x operating system.
Now, in order to install an operating system, you need to root your phone which is the equivalent of being an administrator account , and not a user
: the most famous custom kernel is cyanengon mod
From there, you are able to understand more about custom Android operating system kernels.
The kernel is the part of your device that stands inbetween the hardware and the software. It controls all the basics like charging, handling CPU usage, memory use, etc.
Hi guys. I'm working on my wife's sv, Boost variant. All I'm looking for is a deodexed rom, stock or otherwise. I've done my due diligence in searching but I haven't been able to find what I think I need.
Could one of you fine people please help direct my search.
Nuenjin said:
Hi guys. I'm working on my wife's sv, Boost variant. All I'm looking for is a deodexed rom, stock or otherwise. I've done my due diligence in searching but I haven't been able to find what I think I need.
Could one of you fine people please help direct my search.
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I may end up having to look for another...I hope not.
I am very satisfied with the VenomROM but am finding out today it is not completely compatible with the boost k2_cl.
funny thing is, I love it and am only having one small issue with it that can be found in the Q&A thread for the VenomROM.
If you find any ROM's you like... Please share. Thank You =)
Nuenjin said:
Hi guys. I'm working on my wife's sv, Boost variant. All I'm looking for is a deodexed rom, stock or otherwise. I've done my due diligence in searching but I haven't been able to find what I think I need.
Could one of you fine people please help direct my search.
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there are no custom roms created for "K2_CL - Boost" variant.. if its an appearance thing "Themer" can change the appearance for you.. if its all the bloatware i ended up using Rom Cleaner for HTC One X found here.. the applications are the same but i had to add some extra Boost only apps in my list ~35.. after that i extended my internal partition onto my external sd card using "Partition Wizard" to create the ext4 partition that was needed to mimic the internal partition.. then used an app called "link2sd" to move all the apps/data to the extended partition leaving me with only 10mb of used space on my internal partition.. more information on extending your internal partition can be found here
Hey, I wonder if someone can give me some detailed information about what is important when flashing some unknown devices. I've read one important thing is the CPU has to fit to the ROM. So after some research I found for example cm11 for allwinner A31 CPUs. however I'm a little confused . is is really that simple to have a fitting cpu or do I have to think about other stuff as well? And how is it with cwm? Can I flash any cwm or does it also has to be a specific one?
It'd be nice if someone could point out the most important stuff or maybe give me a beginner friendly link, cause I didn't find something what makes everything clear to me.
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There is a lot of things to be consider.
Muthzer the One said:
Hey, I wonder if someone can give me some detailed information about what is important when flashing some unknown devices. I've read one important thing is the CPU has to fit to the ROM. So after some research I found for example cm11 for allwinner A31 CPUs. however I'm a little confused . is is really that simple to have a fitting cpu or do I have to think about other stuff as well? And how is it with cwm? Can I flash any cwm or does it also has to be a specific one?
It'd be nice if someone could point out the most important stuff or maybe give me a beginner friendly link, cause I didn't find something what makes everything clear to me.
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You cannot flash ROM just by only checking CPU. Each ROM is device specific and must not be flashed on another device. It will probably brick your device.
Here is a guide about flashing ROM in general.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/wiki/index.php?title=Flashing_Guide_-_Android
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=356895
Please hit :good: button if i helped you.
rushiloke7 said:
You cannot flash ROM just by only checking CPU. Each ROM is device specific and must not be flashed on another device. It will probably brick your device.
Here is a guide about flashing ROM in general.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/wiki/index.php?title=Flashing_Guide_-_Android
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=356895
Please hit :good: button if i helped you.
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Well actually I thought so, I'm used to it cause of my galaxy s2. I just wonder how it works with Roms for unknown devices cause often the ROM isn't made for specific devices.
Looking at this site for example:
http://www.slatedroid.com/topic/874...inner-a31-by-christiantroy-update-2013-11-30/
It looks for me as if I could flash it but I know there is more than CPU so I'm confused. In another forum (something with China devices) I also read it's possible not flash stuff not belonging exactly to ur device. Trick would be to take care for some specific specs.
Well idk. Actually I wouldn't even search for something like that if my stock system wouldn't be so buggy
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Muthzer the One said:
Well actually I thought so, I'm used to it cause of my galaxy s2. I just wonder how it works with Roms for unknown devices cause often the ROM isn't made for specific devices.
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Okay. But I don't think you can flash ROM even searching something common between two devices. Because there's more to it then just those similarities. Because sometimes even variants of the same mobile phone does need some changes in the ROM to work properly.