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Does this update from Microsoft can be installed to my SD Card? Any real advantages of installing this new version?
I remember updating my previous devices from version 1 to version 2, and it installed to the MAIN Memory, thus eating up my precious RAM.
Can anyone shed some light? I don't want to try it and then will end up hard resseting later.
the only thing it does it to make your device able to run .net programs compiled for
.net3.5 it should not change anything for older .net1.1 or .net2 compiled apps
Rudegar said:
the only thing it does it to make your device able to run .net programs compiled for
.net3.5 it should not change anything for older .net1.1 or .net2 compiled apps
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Thank you very much. I won't install it then. My apps don't use the new version anyway.
First, I'd like to apologize for my bad english.
Second, I'd like to thanks all of the members of this forum for their work and in advance for helping me to solve my problem.
I'd to install the last version of Tytung's ROM NexusHD2-ICS-4.0.3-CM9 V1.3 but I don't understand very well this sentence :
Please use at least 180MB system partition and at least 2MB cache partition.
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Actually my HD2 is running Windows Phone and I haven't do any operations yet.
_I'd Like to use HD2 Android NAND Toolkit because it seems more simple to use but which sizes must I choose for MAGLDR and cLK ?
_And most important, can I really install Tytung's ROM on my HTC with only 512 Mo RAM ?
Please, help me quit Windows Phone for a real system !
Hi all,
Background:
I bought an android phone from Chinavasion. It is described as
Wholesale Waterproof Android Phone - Mini Android Phone From China
I cannot identify its device type which is why I am posting here. The play store identifies the phone as
Alps Ratech72_wet_rlk_lca
The phone has a MT6572 Dual Core 1GHz CPU and runs Android version 4.2.2.
I want to increase the ram of the phone. It is 256MB. I want to use virtual memory. I have a 2GB sdcard in the phone. I am planning to give it 512MB. Can I do this without rooting? If I have to root it, then how do I do so? I would prefer not to use an exploit.
Anyone any suggestions?
Pranav
Hiya,
I went around looking for some hints on this phone as well but didn't come up with anything.
I got my device yesterday and I understand your issue. I have no sollution for you but I do have a solid work-around to get some more app space which, I'm afraid, involves rooting.
Activate USB debugging, connect your device to a PC. Download and run Kingo Android Root and follow the instructions.
After that I "adb'ed" to make the phone choose the SD-Card as the default installing path. Run th following command with adb.
Code:
# adb shell pm set-install-location 2
For the apps that wouldn't move to the SD-Card, due to su issues, I moved manually with the app called Move app to SD card.
Grant the app root access to sort out the apps not willing to move by themselves.
With this sorted I now have 500 mb of apps installed on the SD-Card. I am running low on memory now due to some parts of the app still installs on the phone memory.
Not a real app2sd script but it certanly will get you some more apps installed!
Another hint: When I ordered the phone they said it supported 16 GB SD-Cards only but I'm running flawless with a 64 GB card!
I'd love to see a costum recovery (since I don't know chinese) and CM for this device, but since it's not a western phone I guess we'll have to settle with stock.
Hope this helps.
A few hours has gone by and without doing any backups I replaced some system apps and now I can bearly work the phone! Haha.. Thou shall not do this sort of thing after 2 h sleep.
Anyway, don't be afraid of doing what I wrote in the previous post, it worked just fine! I'm hoping you'll do it, it's the only way I can think of to get the system files back. :-S
Since there seem to be no one but you and me who have bought there phones..
edit: Sorted out my problem, got it running again! However, if you are going to root it, please do share the stock files! :-S
PranavLal said:
Hi all,
Background:
I bought an android phone from Chinavasion. It is described as
Wholesale Waterproof Android Phone - Mini Android Phone From China
I cannot identify its device type which is why I am posting here. The play store identifies the phone as
Alps Ratech72_wet_rlk_lca
The phone has a MT6572 Dual Core 1GHz CPU and runs Android version 4.2.2.
I want to increase the ram of the phone. It is 256MB. I want to use virtual memory. I have a 2GB sdcard in the phone. I am planning to give it 512MB. Can I do this without rooting? If I have to root it, then how do I do so? I would prefer not to use an exploit.
Anyone any suggestions?
Pranav
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to use virtual memory you would have to root it and plus you cant get that much more ram with virtual memory, 256mb of ram on a 4.2.2 phone? i hope you got a good deal for it because 256mb will get you nowhere with nowadays google play apps updates hogging all the ram.
Some more info. Appearently the phone is also called "Nanex" and/or Z18 Mini Smartphone.. Maybe it's called different things in different regions?
Move to SD card SUCCESSFUL!
Im so glad there was this thread, it seems like nobody else knows about this awesome little phone!
I followed the instructions that "pingaan" posted and it worked! now i can install as many apps to SD card as i want, awesome!
I'm glad I could help.
I've been using this device for about a week now and I have to say that the stock rom is horrible! There are many flaws and no updates incoming, as far as I know.
Another disappinting thing is that the screen material is >VERY< easily scratched so DO NOT order this phone without screen protection.
I am going to order a new one cause I love that it's so small! It's even smaller than my old "dumbphone", but I don't see myself using stock rom. I'd rather not use the phone at all.
I'm going to try to compile a custom recovery and port a suitable CM11 rom to this device for proper usage.
Don't expect it any time soon, cause my days are normally filled up with family, house and work.
Regards.
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I've been using this device for about a week now and I have to say that the stock rom is horrible! There are many flaws and no updates incoming, as far as I know.
Another disappinting thing is that the screen material is >VERY< easily scratched so DO NOT order this phone without screen protection.
I am going to order a new one cause I love that it's so small! It's even smaller than my old "dumbphone", but I don't see myself using stock rom. I'd rather not use the phone at all.
I'm going to try to compile a custom recovery and port a suitable CM11 rom to this device for proper usage.
Don't expect it any time soon, cause my days are normally filled up with family, house and work.
Regards.
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everything about this phone is pretty good for the size, except the ram is so ridiculously small, i've tried to add virtual ram with link2sd and partitioned sd card, but apparently link2sd won't work without hacing the bootloader unlocked first, but i can't unlock the bootloader as it seems like there doesn't seem to be proper drivers for this phone.
if you are planning to do a custom rom on there, please let us know how when and how you managed to get the bootloader unlocked plz! :fingers-crossed:
Since I noticed the screen being easily scratched I ordered a new device from a different retailer, along with a plastic screen protection.
There is an interesting thing about this. The bootanimations are different and there's also a reboot option in the powermenu on the new.
Maybe the bootloader already is open? I mean, if you can change the power menu you need to alter the framework, right? The bootanimation is quite easy to change with root access however.
Have you checked the built-in recovery? There is actually an option for installing "update.zip"..
Do you have a proper app2sd script that I can try out on my old device?
Cheers...
Anyone have a backup of the ROM for ratech72_wet_rlk_lca ?? I plugged in a MTK Tool and I seem to have corrupted the system ;-( ... Didn't even get a chance to backup!
Help would be appreciated!
z18 ROM
regardtv said:
Anyone have a backup of the ROM for ratech72_wet_rlk_lca ?? I plugged in a MTK Tool and I seem to have corrupted the system ;-( ... Didn't even get a chance to backup!
Help would be appreciated!
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Anyone find a copy of the ROM I need it also?
Hello guys
I've seen lots of people here and on other places complaining about the S5 mini
bad preformance,multitasking,apps being redrawed...etc including me especially after updating to lollipop (G800H)
so I've searched alot really alot for mods to improve the device and aftar alot of testing i was able to do that
so im just sharin with you other people works nothing more
STEP 1
if you're not a lollipop user (G800H) skip Step 1 and 2
download and install this rom http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s5-mini/general/sim-wifi-fix-aftar-lollipop-update-t3224352
it will fix any possible Sim&Wifi issues after updating to lollipop and improve the preformance a little
if you're already a lollipop user its fine install it and then reinstall the lollipop rom
factory reset is recommended aftar updating
STEP 2
Root your device using this method http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s5-mini/general/guide-rooting-g800h-lollipop-5-1-1-t3226508
i know most of you dont trust the russian site but its 100% safe I've been using it since it was released without any single problem
STEP 3
Download busybox and install it (free on the playstore)
download any kernel manager from the playstore (kernel adiutor is recommended)
go to build.prop and do the following:
In your build.prop under #DHA Properties change these two lines:
Code:
ro.config.dha_cached_max=12
ro.config.dha_empty_max=36
Add these 4 lines:
Code:
ro.config.dha_th_rate=2.3
ro.config.dha_lmk_scale=0.545
ro.config.sdha_apps_bg_max=70
ro.config.sdha_apps_bg_min=8
Scroll down beyond the DHA properties where the other properties are stored and remove duplicate entires of*
Code:
ro.config.dha_cached_max=
ro.config.dha_empty_max=
ro.config.dha_th_rate=
ro.config.dha_lmk_scale=
Finally this one will change your LMK values:
Code:
ro.config.oomminfree_high=7628,9768,11909,14515,16655,20469
now go to virtual memory in kernel adiutor and change the swappiness to 175
reboot your device and you're done
TESTED ON MY G800H RUNNING STOCK 5.1.1
IT SHOULD WORK ON ANY 4.4+ TW ROM BUT HAVEN'T TESTED IT ON KITKAT
PLEASE TEST AND TELL ME
i might also make a review video on YouTube when i have some free time so you can see the speed in your eyes
Thank you and thank everyone who created those mods in first place i cant write names because i dont remember where did i got them from due to lots of testing lots of mods
Good luck
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EXTRA
if you want to speed your phone even more then do the following:
EXTRA STEP 1
download and install Ram manager (available on the playstore as free and paid version)
make a new swap file with it (500MB is recommended)
it will increase the amount of ram for more multitasking
EXTRA STEP 2
use this mod http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s5-mini/general/smooth-5-1-1-tw-experience-t3228109
it will remove samsung system apps that you chose and other stuff freeing more system memory to make the device even faster and incase you want to install the swap on the system so there will be enough memory there
EXTRA STEP 3
Go to developer options under the settings and change all animations to 0.5 i know this is kind of old : v but its effective
Waiting for your feedback
It really seems to be faster now, thank you!
Why does Samsung provide us with such a slowed down stock ROM???
mielletseed said:
It really seems to be faster now, thank you!
Why does Samsung provide us with such a slowed down stock ROM???
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its not the phone itself problem but the TW rom
other phones including the S6 have the same problems
i think sammy needs some more developers and testers :/
What about G800F users? Will it work too?
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What about G800F users? Will it work too?
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I cant conform that though i would really appreciated if you test and report
but make a backup first just in case something unexpected happens
sasukesama said:
I cant conform that though i would really appreciated if you test and report
but make a backup first just in case something unexpected happens
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Do I have to use any recoveries, like CWM or TWRP? And what's better?
DarkLTU said:
Do I have to use any recoveries, like CWM or TWRP? And what's better?
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Yeah you need and twrp alpha is recommended available here on xda
dont use the stable jackeagle one because it has a bug with aroma zip files
video
have you made a youtube video? could I get the link please
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EXTRA
if you want to speed your phone even more then do the following:
EXTRA STEP 1
download and install Ram manager (available on the playstore as free and paid version)
make a new swap file with it (500MB is recommended)
it will increase the amount of ram for more multitasking
EXTRA STEP 2
use this mod http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s5-mini/general/smooth-5-1-1-tw-experience-t3228109
it will remove samsung system apps that you chose and other stuff freeing more system memory to make the device even faster and incase you want to install the swap on the system so there will be enough memory there
EXTRA STEP 3
Go to developer options under the settings and change all animations to 0.5 i know this is kind of old : v but its effective
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Hi
My first time here.
I've seen there is a forum specifically for this buy I'm not sure if my question should go there or here.
Samsung Galaxy J5 (2015) ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries
I have a Samsung J500FN with Android 6.0.1 and I'm looking for a custom ROM that can make it last a bit longer. Here are my requirements.
I don't want to root it as that will probably not allow me to use my banking app.
I need a ROM that does not have, or allows me to remove, all the bloat that comes from factory: word, excel, weather, powerpoint, chrome, facebook, samsung's internet, etc.
I've seen that some of the available ROMs come with Android 8, 9 and even 10 but I suspect these OSs take up a lot more space. If that is so I don't want them as my mobile only has 8 GB and I don't want to have to spend my days deleting cache, memory and apps.
Any suggestions?
Thanks in advance, Eduardo
Eduardo de Juan said:
Hi
My first time here.
I've seen there is a forum specifically for this buy I'm not sure if my question should go there or here.
Samsung Galaxy J5 (2015) ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries
I have a Samsung J500FN with Android 6.0.1 and I'm looking for a custom ROM that can make it last a bit longer. Here are my requirements.
I don't want to root it as that will probably not allow me to use my banking app.
I need a ROM that does not have, or allows me to remove, all the bloat that comes from factory: word, excel, weather, powerpoint, chrome, facebook, samsung's internet, etc.
I've seen that some of the available ROMs come with Android 8, 9 and even 10 but I suspect these OSs take up a lot more space. If that is so I don't want them as my mobile only has 8 GB and I don't want to have to spend my days deleting cache, memory and apps.
Any suggestions?
Thanks in advance, Eduardo
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chill bro,
1) for banking app like sbi uno and other use magisk. its open source and works well to hide root.
2) android 7 would be great for you because samsung switched to art in it and is a lot faster smooth and consume less space and is supported by most apps.
3) i know the pain of having 8gb rom so, try to use opera mini instated of chrome and try to optimise system by removing unnecessary software using root+magisk.
4) android 9 is also good. just flash try and see if its what you need.
thanks hit like if i helped.
@Eduardo de Juan
IMHO LineageOS is the right choice for you.
How To Install Lineage OS 17.1 for Samsung Galaxy J (Android 10 Q)
Now you can install Lineage OS 17.1 on Samsung Galaxy J which is stable enough to use as a daily driver. Finally, Android 10 Q is official
www.getdroidtips.com
[email protected] said:
chill bro,
1) for banking app like sbi uno and other use magisk. its open source and works well to hide root.
2) android 7 would be great for you because samsung switched to art in it and is a lot faster smooth and consume less space and is supported by most apps.
3) i know the pain of having 8gb rom so, try to use opera mini instated of chrome and try to optimise system by removing unnecessary software using root+magisk.
4) android 9 is also good. just flash try and see if its what you need.
thanks hit like if i helped.
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I would like to try Android 7 if it's lighter then Android 6 but I prefer not to have root.
I've been reading that ING app doesn't work with magisk so I prefer not to struggle there.
Why doesn't my phone automatically update to Android 7, doesn't Samsung provide for this?
Where can I download a Android 7 ROM ?
BR, E
jwoegerbauer said:
@Eduardo de Juan
IMHO LineageOS is the right choice for you.
How To Install Lineage OS 17.1 for Samsung Galaxy J (Android 10 Q)
Now you can install Lineage OS 17.1 on Samsung Galaxy J which is stable enough to use as a daily driver. Finally, Android 10 Q is official
www.getdroidtips.com
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Do you think that even if it's Android 10 it will be lighter than my present Android 6?
As I mentioned I don't want to root. I see that the link you included has a GAPPs installation so I guess the Lineage ROM comes without those.
I use OpenSuse linux so I would like to install from there, any problems?
Otherwise can I do it from a Windows 7 virtual machine?
BR
It really doesn't matter whether it's Android 10 or Android 6 or whatever version what is running. As with any Android for each app a predefined heap size ( the maximum amount of RAM the app can allocate ) exists which is passed through configuration properties inside Android's build.prop file. Usually, heap size is relative to the RAM size of the Android device. So, an Android device with 1 GB of RAM will normally have a heap size of 128 MB and a device with 2+ GB RAM a heap size of 256 MB.
Assuming Android OS itself is eating 500 MB RAM to properly run, then on your phone can - at maximum - run up to 30 apps using 256 MB ( large-heap-size ) simultaneously.
jwoegerbauer said:
It really doesn't matter whether it's Android 10 or Android 6 or whatever version what is running. As with any Android for each app a predefined heap size ( the maximum amount of RAM the app can allocate ) exists which is passed through configuration properties inside Android's build.prop file. Usually, heap size is relative to the RAM size of the Android device. So, an Android device with 1 GB of RAM will normally have a heap size of 128 MB and a device with 2+ GB RAM a heap size of 256 MB.
Assuming Android OS itself is eating 500 MB RAM to properly run, then on your phone can - at maximum - run up to 30 apps using 256 MB ( large-heap-size ) simultaneously.
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Thanks for your reply.
What I meant by lighter refers to the scarce 8 Gb on my device, not the RAM. With only 8 Gb there is a very low limit to the amount of apps I can install. Maybe with Lineage there is more of those 8 Gb free.
And that takes me to the Gapps packages. When reading the link for Gapps it offers various packages and I'm a bit lost as to which I should download.
Open Gapps for LineageOS 17.1 GSI build: Download
Open Gapps for Android 10
ARM: Download Open Gapps 10 ARM Zip
ARM64: Download Open Gapps 10 ARM64 Zip
BiTGApps for Android 10 Custom ROM | Link
GApps for LineageOS 17 | Link
BR
I've downloaded the Lineage ROM file and have a doubt about the name of the file and whether it's valid for my model. The name of the file is
lineage-17.1-20201213-UNOFFICIAL-js01lte.zip
What worries me is the "...js01lte" part.
My mobile is SM-J500FN, also "j5nlte"
BR
ok, I think I'm almost ready to flash my first ever custom rom.
I've been reading to understand what I'm getting into.
One doubt. It seems that TWRP is capable of installing the custom rom without me telling it what partition it should be flashed to.
My question, if I want to flash a Samsung stock ROM can I also use TWRP or must I use Odin or Heimdall and flash it to the appropriate partition?
BR, Eduardo
Before I proceed
Installation instructions state "Then, select the System, Vendor, Data, and the Cache partition and perform a right swipe to format the selected partitions."
My device doesn't show the vendor partition.
Is it ok to proceed ?
Eduardo de Juan said:
Before I proceed
Installation instructions state "Then, select the System, Vendor, Data, and the Cache partition and perform a right swipe to format the selected partitions."
My device doesn't show the vendor partition.
Is it ok to proceed ?
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Still insstalling? I think lineageOS is not the right solution for you. I got the same phone and made it work by disabling bloatware.
Hi Kurtin
from what I've learnt until now disabling bloatware doesn't free up any space, it just doesn't show but it's still there.
You need to see the partitions separately. The stock version of each app is stored in system partition. That is no problem. You can't use free space in system partition.
Our problem is data partition. Each enabled app will try to store it's data and updates in data partition. That makes the device unusable.
I think I understand what you mean and therefore installing a different ROM won't help unless it changes the partition setup.
Thanks for your support.
Eduardo de Juan said:
I think I understand what you mean and therefore installing a different ROM won't help unless it changes the partition setup.
Thanks for your support.
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Installing a different ROM will help. Custom ROMs usually have less bloatware that occupies data partition for updates.
Same effect as disabling apps in stock ROM.
Hi
our exchange started when you stated "I think lineageOS is not the right solution for you. I got the same phone and made it work by disabling bloatware."
Can you propose a better custom ROM that addresses our needs or didn't you explore that track?
Eduardo de Juan said:
Hi
our exchange started when you stated "I think lineageOS is not the right solution for you. I got the same phone and made it work by disabling bloatware."
Can you propose a better custom ROM that addresses our needs or didn't you explore that track?
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LineageOS 17.1 should be OK.