Question Change /system size so stock Gapps fits - Motorola Moto G100 / Edge S

Hello,
Maybe with a fixed TWRP we will be able to fix the /system size and be able to fit in the stock or larger Gapps. I am running LOS 19.1 unofficial and I can't exactly use the device without gapps.
Either this happens or can someone post a recovery or fastboot script to fix the size of the partition?
Thanks!

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[TWRP] TWRP 3.4-0-0 For Blu G90 G0310WW [MT6765][Android 10]

First released twrp for BLU G90 phone.
Whats working:
Adb
Mtp
USb-OTG
MicroSD
Flash Image
Mount System , Vendor, product (contents of SUPER).... mount allows reading the partitions, but was not able to write to them
Back-Up/Restore to/from usb (or micro sdcard).... Due to size of super.img needed to format card ext4
Logcat
Screenshot
Known bug:
**Solved with new tree file**--data decryption is not working, so not able to read or backup internal storage.--
Built with Minimum Manifest _branch 10.0 :
https://github.com/minimal-manifest-twrp/platform_manifest_twrp_omni
Kernel source :
https://github.com/mrmazakblu/Blu_G90_G0310WW_stock_kernal
Device Tree :
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https://github.com/mrmazakblu/device_TWRP_BLU_G90_G0310WW
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ADB Sideload is also broken.
Shananiganeer said:
ADB Sideload is also broken.
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Most likely due to no able to read/ write to /data there is no place to temp store the zip.
Working on alternative options at the moment, as I am having trouble getting build correct to make decrypt.
Alternative is a modified /vendor.img, so device is not encrypted. But this of course is less secure.
I reformatted /data so it was unencrypted, but still couldn't use adb sideload. I was able to use adb push to put files onto the phone, but that didn't end up mattering as without rw to /system I can't install gapps XD. I'll have some time this weekend to take a look at things and try and help debug the decryption.
Appearently, this build is only missing data decryption.
Spoke with TWRP maintainer, they said this is working as intended. Super.img partitions are not currently meant to be mounted as r/w.
After I asked about flashing GApps, I was informed that there might be changes to TWRP source to allow mounting as r/w sometime sooner or later.
mrmazak said:
Appearently, this build is only missing data decryption.
Spoke with TWRP maintainer, they said this is working as intended. Super.img partitions are not currently meant to be mounted as r/w.
After I asked about flashing GApps, I was informed that there might be changes to TWRP source to allow mounting as r/w sometime sooner or later.
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so it may seem we are waiting on how to affectively be able to modify the dynamic partitions before we can see a fully successful root. I am fairly new to these things so might be looking at it wrong.
Ivisibl3 said:
so it may seem we are waiting on how to affectively be able to modify the dynamic partitions before we can see a fully successful root. I am fairly new to these things so might be looking at it wrong.
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To modify it "live" yes maybe.
You can modify the extracted system, as I did , using linux mount, and flash the system back modified, just like a gsi rom.
But for root, can't say.
On the latest build, was able to mount /system r/w. And successfully change the contents of it.
The patches in twrp source is not finished yet, so normal zip installs are not coded. But using adb shell (or TWRP terminal ) seem to be working.
This New build to be uploaded on github device source, as release "test build 9"
I have the G90 Pro and would love to be able to edit the build.prop file... the phone has a ridiculously low number of volume steps for media, 7.
Is there any way to boot into TWRP temporarily and edit the file, just to see if that will increase the steps? (by adding ro.config.media_vol_steps=30 for example)
johnsag49 said:
I have the G90 Pro and would love to be able to edit the build.prop file... the phone has a ridiculously low number of volume steps for media, 7.
Is there any way to boot into TWRP temporarily and edit the file, just to see if that will increase the steps? (by adding ro.config.media_vol_steps=30 for example)
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Well, the first thing I'm concerned with here is , I'm not sure if THIS TWRP will work on the g90 pro.
But it might be possible. I was able to mount system as r/w on my g90 in TWRP.
You would need to fastboot flash --disable-verity vbmeta and vbmeta_system to prevent red state bootloader lockout.
Ok I've found one potential bug and have a question you may be able to answer. With your build of TWRP I cannot access fastbootd. Running adb/fastboot reboot fastboot just puts me back into recovery. To change images I've been doing the following:
1. Enter bootloader and flash stock recovery you provided in your other G90 thread
2. Enter fastbootd and flash the image
3. Re-enter bootloader and flash twrp
The question I have is, how can the super partition be increased? I tried to flash the LOSQ build with gapps, but the image is > half the size of the super partition. I want to take 1GB away from the userdata partition and add it to the super partition instead. Do I mount the stock super.img in Linux and modify it to be 5GB, adjust the partitions on the eMMC so the new img will fit, flash the new super.img from bootloader, and then go into fastbootd and flash LOSQ? Where does modifying BoardConfig.mk with the new size fit in? If you don't know or don't wanna bother answering that's cool, I've been doing some digging trying to get to the bottom and I'm just not understanding how to adjust the new dynamic partition scheme.
Shananiganeer said:
Ok I've found one potential bug and have a question you may be able to answer. With your build of TWRP I cannot access fastbootd. Running adb/fastboot reboot fastboot just puts me back into recovery. To change images I've been doing the following:
1. Enter bootloader and flash stock recovery you provided in your other G90 thread
2. Enter fastbootd and flash the image
3. Re-enter bootloader and flash twrp
The question I have is, how can the super partition be increased? I tried to flash the LOSQ build with gapps, but the image is > half the size of the super partition. I want to take 1GB away from the userdata partition and add it to the super partition instead. Do I mount the stock super.img in Linux and modify it to be 5GB, adjust the partitions on the eMMC so the new img will fit, flash the new super.img from bootloader, and then go into fastbootd and flash LOSQ? Where does modifying BoardConfig.mk with the new size fit in? If you don't know or don't wanna bother answering that's cool, I've been doing some digging trying to get to the bottom and I'm just not understanding how to adjust the new dynamic partition scheme.
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The stock /product partition is not needed in non stock roms. Google gsi flashing guide tells show to delete logical partition product.
Code:
fastboot delete-logical-partition product
This is probably what is needed.
Don't know about your plan to increase stock super.img. no idea about why you mention boardconfig.mk
This TWRP is before the patch for TWRP fastbootd, so it is not included. I have resynced source, and will see if new build works, or not. If it does will post new release.
I mentioned BoardConfig.mk because the size of the super partition is listed there, but you were totally right about the product partition and I was able to flash LOSQ+gapps after deleting it. Thanks for the assist, and your work on porting TWRP to this awesome device! Will continue to keep an eye on your work as TWRP finalizes their support for Android 10.
Will this work for the G90 Pro? My guess is not but figured I'd ask
KryptekKnight said:
Will this work for the G90 Pro? My guess is not but figured I'd ask
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I assume not. But if you send device stock recovery, I can try to bring it up. But cannot test it, I don't have the device.
mrmazak said:
I assume not. But if you send device stock recovery, I can try to bring it up. But cannot test it, I don't have the device.
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Would you be able to compile a Gcam pretty for this phone? I would be willing to supply you with whatever is within my means to provide
KryptekKnight said:
Would you be able to compile a Gcam pretty for this phone? I would be willing to supply you with whatever is within my means to provide
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I have no idea about gcam
johnsag49 said:
I have the G90 Pro and would love to be able to edit the build.prop file... the phone has a ridiculously low number of volume steps for media, 7.
Is there any way to boot into TWRP temporarily and edit the file, just to see if that will increase the steps? (by adding ro.config.media_vol_steps=30 for example)
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Sorry OP.....
I need to get 01 post of your topic to report on custom recoveries on the G90 Pro.
For new users, you should know about the Android 10 permission structure.
In TWRP or PBRP, through the File Manager, it is not possible to copy files to the superpartition. But you can copy files from the superpartition to the internal SD card.
Therefore, to modify files from the super partition, it will be necessary to extract the super partition and extract system-product-vendor to then carry out the modifications and repackage.
Using Havocv3.11 the volume issue dissapears...........
Well all, thanks to @lopestom , we may soon have a new device tree to build recovery from , and data decryption is working on first test img. New recovery would be pbrp instead of twrp.

Did I make a mistake while installing lineageOS 15.1 + MindTheGapps 8.1.0?

It's an ASUS Nexus 7 2012.
I installed 'lineage-15.1-20200706-UNOFFICIAL-grouper' and 'MindTheGapps-8.1.0-arm-20180808-grouper' (is this the right file?) successively before rebooting while first wiping Dalvik/ART Cache, System, and Data.
It boots, but Gapps don't work. I managed to enter playstore but only once before it froze and since then, I can't enter it no more.
Here, they tell you to change filesystem from EXT4 to F2FS first and also to sideload the OS and Gapps instead of placing the zips in the root folder and installing from device. Does that make a difference?
see nothing is wrong or right it is just about compatibility use default instruction as much as possible
well regarding gapps flash it after setting up phone
Just make sure all the tools you've downloaded are compatible for your device.

Question Impossible to install Mi-Globe MIUI based rom? Help please

Hi, been a fan since mi5s of mi-globe optimizations to xiaomi.eu ROM. But whenever i try to install it in POCO X3 PRO it just won't work.
I use TWRP,i manage to install the rom, but after finishes installing , when it is supposed to apply optimizations (inside twrp), it says:
/system is not mounted
trying to mount /system RW
/system cannot be mounted
If i go on with boot it will just be normal .eu rom.
Any clues on this please?
Not 100% sure, but I suspect it's down to encryption on your device
Try orangefox
I never use mi-globe rom before, I thought is just a edited version of xiaomi.eu?
Use arrow recovery
K001droid - Browse /vayu/ArrowOS-recovery at SourceForge.net
sourceforge.net
Use the suggested recovery in their page for their ROM, obviously...
Lu5ck said:
Try orangefox
I never use mi-globe rom before, I thought is just a edited version of xiaomi.eu?
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It is, with some optimizations. And you can remove many stuff you don't want with rom builder in their website.
Ok i just tested orangefox oficial, latest version, all went the same.
Used TWRP before.
hfmls said:
Hi, been a fan since mi5s of mi-globe optimizations to xiaomi.eu ROM. But whenever i try to install it in POCO X3 PRO it just won't work.
I use TWRP,i manage to install the rom, but after finishes installing , when it is supposed to apply optimizations (inside twrp), it says:
/system is not mounted
trying to mount /system RW
/system cannot be mounted
If i go on with boot it will just be normal .eu rom.
Any clues on this please?
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Have you followed latest development of how partition works on Android since A10?
Implementing Dynamic Partitions | Android Open Source Project
source.android.com
Starting A10, dynamics partition is more preferable rather static one. It's more, and more widely use in A11. I haven't seen any vendors/manufacturers that are not implement that in their A11 device.
Due to dynamic partition, /system, /vendor etc. are not accessible in normal fastboot mode (or recovery like twrp). You have to enter fastbootD mode, which can be accessed with command "fastboot reboot fastboot", then you would be able to access the /system.
It is however, possible to flash /system from normal fastboot, which should be similar to what recovery does in general, but it's not recommended. See
Moving Fastboot to Userspace | Android Open Source Project
source.android.com
cmiiw
thank you for your response, sadly i don't have the knowledge to do it. I will stick to some custom. Thank you.

Samsung devices (2) stuck in system boot splash

HI,
I have 2 Samsung devices with TWRP installed, and I can access the TWRP recovery menu. When I install the flash ROM and try to boot, devices are stuck in system boot forever.
Device 1: SM-T800, with LineageOS 14.1 previously. I opened an email and the device got hacked, so I did a factory reset (which failed), then re-flashed the latest TWRP and recovered rescue mode. Now when I flash the Lineage ROM (from TWRP) the device does not boot to system but keeps showing the splash screen. I think the hack might have placed immutable files under system. could I format this partition to zero it out via ADB? What other choices are there?
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Device 2: Galaxy S3 GT-I9300 - I solved this so i removed this section.
Thank you for any help.
Beeblebrox-BSD said:
HI,
I have 2 Samsung devices with TWRP installed, and I can access the TWRP recovery menu. When I install the flash ROM and try to boot, devices are stuck in system boot forever.
Device 1: SM-T800, with LineageOS 14.1 previously. I opened an email and the device got hacked, so I did a factory reset (which failed), then re-flashed the latest TWRP and recovered rescue mode. Now when I flash the Lineage ROM (from TWRP) the device does not boot to system but keeps showing the splash screen. I think the hack might have placed immutable files under system. could I format this partition to zero it out via ADB? What other choices are there?
Device 2: Galaxy S3 GT-I9300, with working TWRP. This device is giving a "Failed to mount /efs (Invalid argument)" error. The previous setup was shared storage with sdcard and encryption on both internal and sdcard. The sdcard got corrupted, hence the error. This post suggests running
Code:
dd if=/dev/zero of=/dev/block/bootdevice/by-name/modemst1
but the device does not have identifiable boot device under /dev/block. I think this might work if I can identify the boot partition name?
Thank you for any help.
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Flash a custom ROM for i9300 via TWRP. Download a custom ROM for i9300 and the appropriate Gapps to go with the ROM, store them on external sdcard. When you are in TWRP, before you flash your ROM, select the "Wipe" option, then select "advanced wipes", on the next menu, choose the system partition, data partition, cache partition and dalvik cache partition then swipe the slider to wipe. Then go back to home screen in TWRP and choose the "Install" option, then choose your ROM file and your Gapps file then swipe to flash. When the flash is finished, select the "Reboot system" option and see if it boots into system.
If that doesn't work, we will take some steps further back and try starting from the beginning.
Keep in mind that some of the custom ROMs for i9300 may have a different partition structure and partition sizes than the stock firmware for i9300 has and may require resizing certain partitions such as the system partition by flashing a custom PIT file like the Galaxy S2 had to do before it flashed certain custom ROMs.
Hi, thanks for the input.
* I had already solved the GT-I9300 issue before your post (I should have added to thread rather than edit the original post). I solved issue with that device by including system partition in the wipe.
* For the SM-T800, I used a LineageOS-14.1 that I had stored somewhere. That also did not work, until I only flashed Lineage and did not include any GApps. If I really need it, I can always flash later. I assume the latest GApps 7.1 build conflicts with older ROMs.
An unexpected problem was the lack of current ROMs for the 2 devices. SM-T800 has nothing other than last build Lineage-14-1-20190205. The I9300 has several unofficial ROMs floating around for newer Android versions, but they are all debug/dev builds with enabled options that drain the battery very quickly.
If anyone comes across a decent ROM for either of these devices please LMK. Thanks.

Cannot install GAPPS

Hello all - hope everyone's doing OK? I have a OnePlus One lying in the drawer for years and decided to flash it to the latest Lineage OS18.1 so I can take it as a backup phone abroad. I was able to successfully install the OS but when I attempted to install GAPPS (the smallest pico version) I got an error 70 saying there was insufficient space to install it. Doing some Googling a workaround seems to be to re-size the partition using TWRP. However when I tried that (Wipe-Advance Wipe-Check System-Repair or Change File System-Resize File System) I get another error message:
/sbin/e2fsck -fp /dev/block/platform/msm_sdcc.1/by-name/system process ended with ERROR: 1
Unable to repair System
Anyone have any idea how I can fix this? For completeness in my system_root file system it is showing as Size: 1303Mb Used: 1063MB Free: 239Mb
Thanks!
Use a lower size gapps or aroma gapps so that you can choose required apps to install. Also, flash the rom+gapps together because of changes from some custom android versions you can't reboot to system and then flash gapps, that will give you force closes error.
Or maybe try to do full reset with original operating system and start all over again.
If the problem still persist, change the recovery to another available versions.
LineageOS only recommends MindTheGapps for 18.1

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