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[How-To] properly install Android

It is not quite self-explaining how to install Android on our Windows Mobile devices. Therefore I took some time and wrote down all the steps for people who are new to "Android".
More testers -> more experience -> more knowledge -> faster/better development.
I hope this way the forum is kept clean(er) from all kinds of questioned that have already been answered many times.
ReadMe Includes:
- Partitioning
- Device preparations
- Boot loader
- Install steps
- Fixes
- Links
- more...
If you are a developer (you create your own package) feel free to use my ReadMe for your packages (update regularly though).
to download the ReadMe click the [Android Repository] button in my signature.

It goes to a rapidshare page with 3 files, and when I click on the filename Android_README.TXT
or start download, I get the error
The file could not be found. Please check the download link.

ok thanks. i fixed it (rs bug when renaming files ^^)

How would i partition a 1GB SD Card? ie what sizes etc are the last 3 same but the unallocated is just whats left over?
I want to use a spare card rather then the one that came with my HD.

ATHiEST said:
How would i partition a 1GB SD Card? ie what sizes etc are the last 3 same but the unallocated is just whats left over?
I want to use a spare card rather then the one that came with my HD.
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normally just calculate how i wrote in the readme:
whole space -768 (3* 256) and then the other 3 x 256
but in ur case i would make the swap smaller (i think its not even used at all) and the fat32 bigger; for instance:
fat32 - 384 MB
ext2 - 256 MB
ext2 - 256 MB
swap - 128 MB (rest)

To be honest the bit I find most confusing is all the different versions!

i didnt create any partitions on my card, and android works as good as it does on any, mind you i have not updated the files fo0r a month so alot might have changed

ReadMe updated!
updated a bit...

Geeba said:
To be honest the bit I find most confusing is all the different versions!
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i agree...
i've been looking these posts here for a couple of days now and i still don't know how to do it....
especially the DualBoot thing...
is it possible to make a little bigger how-to manual?
or at least explain the versioning and the needed thing a little more?

the readme is about 50 times longer than anything else u will find about installing android anywhere else
the different versions are just like in windows mobile, theres not much to explain, its rather up to ur personal preference. doesnt take as long as flashing a wm rom, so its easy to try out more versions, especially with more sd cards.
dual boot is easy:
1. install the cab
2. open the dual boot program and make all your settings, for example: auto boot android (click on the checkbox/ratio under android logo), check auto boot checkbox and check fast boot (means 3 instead of 10 secs).
3. restart your device, DONT LAUNCH HARET because that will destroy all the dualboot settings. if you restart/shutdown the device normally, the settings will be stored and android will automatically booted at next startup (or whatever you set before)
if you have android autoboot and u want to boot wm, just QUICKLY press the wm LOGO when the dual boot screen appears.
i might include this in the readme soon, just dont have the time right now unfortunally

N!ghty said:
the readme is about 50 times longer than anything else u will find about installing android anywhere else
the different versions are just like in windows mobile, theres not much to explain, its rather up to ur personal preference. doesnt take as long as flashing a wm rom, so its easy to try out more versions, especially with more sd cards.
dual boot is easy:
1. install the cab
2. open the dual boot program and make all your settings, for example: auto boot android (click on the checkbox/ratio under android logo), check auto boot checkbox and check fast boot (means 3 instead of 10 secs).
3. restart your device, DONT LAUNCH HARET because that will destroy all the dualboot settings. if you restart/shutdown the device normally, the settings will be stored and android will automatically booted at next startup (or whatever you set before)
if you have android autoboot and u want to boot wm, just QUICKLY press the wm LOGO when the dual boot screen appears.
i might include this in the readme soon, just dont have the time right now unfortunally
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Thanks for the dualboot help... i'll try that...
the first problem I have encountered yesterday when trying to put Android was SD card formating...
i downloaded the program you said and followed the instructions oh how-to and was not able to do it under Windows 7 with my 16GB SD card... does it even work for Windows 7??? is there another program I can try to do it with???
I have also dualboot on my PC with the Kubuntu being the second OS, but I'm not using it as much as Windows 7... I can try with it if you think it will work.. but first I have to download the 15GB of data from my SD card to my PC, again
I would like to put the Espresso build cause I saw that it has everything working beside the GPRS and camera...
can you tell me what should I download for my Blackstone so it works properly???
thanks alot...

qtype said:
Thanks for the dualboot help... i'll try that...
the first problem I have encountered yesterday when trying to put Android was SD card formating...
i downloaded the program you said and followed the instructions oh how-to and was not able to do it under Windows 7 with my 16GB SD card... does it even work for Windows 7??? is there another program I can try to do it with???
I have also dualboot on my PC with the Kubuntu being the second OS, but I'm not using it as much as Windows 7... I can try with it if you think it will work.. but first I have to download the 15GB of data from my SD card to my PC, again
I would like to put the Espresso build cause I saw that it has everything working beside the GPRS and camera...
can you tell me what should I download for my Blackstone so it works properly???
thanks alot...
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like the readme says: partitioning is only needed for partitined builds, which means that android uses several partitions to store different kinds of data, for - hopefully - more speed. only glossy uses partitions, espresso doesnt.
for glossy, u can also use ubuntu (download parted magic or something similar) to create partitions.
for espresso, u just need to copy the stuff onto ur sdcard.
but thats all in the readme... i dont have time to explain in detail coz i need to study a whole ****in lot at the moment +.+

N!ghty said:
like the readme says: partitioning is only needed for partitined builds, which means that android uses several partitions to store different kinds of data, for - hopefully - more speed. only glossy uses partitions, espresso doesnt.
for glossy, u can also use ubuntu (download parted magic or something similar) to create partitions.
for espresso, u just need to copy the stuff onto ur sdcard.
but thats all in the readme... i dont have time to explain in detail coz i need to study a whole ****in lot at the moment +.+
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ok... thanks for the help... you helped me a lot just with the claryfication of the versions that need partitioning and the ones that don't...
i didn't know that...
good luck with studying!!!!

one more question...
I get the following message '' Failed to load file\Storage Card\zImage''
Can you help me with that????

qtype said:
one more question...
I get the following message '' Failed to load file\Storage Card\zImage''
Can you help me with that????
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meaning u dont have a zImage at all (ur probably using espresso?). so download one from here, copy files onto sd card and rename "zImage.xxxxxx" to "zImage" and ur ready to go.

N!ghty said:
meaning u dont have a zImage at all (ur probably using espresso?). so download one from here, copy files onto sd card and rename "zImage.xxxxxx" to "zImage" and ur ready to go.
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yep, I downloaded it but I didn't know that i have to rename it...
It did the trick... booting up Android
thanks for all of your help...

updated the readme, not includes DualBoot howto and some other changes...

I managed to get the WiFi working but no matter which zImage I'm using I can't get the 3G to work...
I'm I doing something wrong or did I maybe forgot to do something????

qtype said:
I managed to get the WiFi working but no matter which zImage I'm using I can't get the 3G to work...
I'm I doing something wrong or did I maybe forgot to do something????
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well, some details about what version you are using would be helpful. however, this is not the right channel to ask this question. i think this question has already been asked several times in other threads. try search function or read the thread for ur version, its probably a version-issue or only for your country/provider

N!ghty said:
well, some details about what version you are using would be helpful. however, this is not the right channel to ask this question. i think this question has already been asked several times in other threads. try search function or read the thread for ur version, its probably a version-issue or only for your country/provider
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sorry about that...I realized it later that I should ask in another thread that question...
I managed to figure it out... I just needed to manually configure my APN settings...

How to install froyo on sd card

So first of all i must say that im a completly noob at the android instalation on kaiser
I search for a noob tutorial but i coudnt fiind can someone post here a tutorial including files thanks

Here is the Guide in Sticky
How to replace Windows Mobile with Android (Guide) by Dukenukemx
scroll down to Installing Applications Onto SD Card using Ext2
This should help. The guide help me greatly, very easy to follow.
Hope this helps.

Its not tricky, I mean even I can do it, come on
I did edit a wiki page on this, but appears to be down, so here goes, from memory.
Backup any data first, just in case, not taking any responsibility for loss of data.
Firstly ensure your SD card if formatting correctly (FAT32), use on Gparted (linux live CD) to do this, (for me, I created two ext 2 partitions as well as I thought this would work best, works for me).
You then need the HaRET application to allow you to run Android. Google "haret.exe"
Extract the files this should create the right directory.
You then need to choose a build, this is personal choice, but I'll post the one I am testing right now. milanche's CyanogenMod 6 Kaiser
Put the installandroid.tar into the folder you created above.
Move to your SD card.
Find and run HeRET.
When screen shows text, tap and hold the center of the screen until you get a menu.
Choose install (ensure the options are set to SD).
Select Install
Once done, select Quit.
This then installs Android and can take a while, just leave it to get on with it.
You should then been booted into Android.
I might have forgotten something, as I am doing this from memory, but it should be fresh since I installed this last night.

Looks good to me, nice guide, don't think you missed anything

Thatnk you Zenity, but I know I couldn't have done this without your help in the begining when I first tried it. I know how it can seem all a bit over whelming.
I know a lot of people say 'search for it' but I did that just to see what I would find, and to be honest, I didn't get anything but that was of any use, so I can sympathis the search doesn't always get you the right results.
I could not remember the direcotry names when I wrote that at work and had to do it in a hurry as the entire office can see my magnified screen so it was a quick brain dump, not as nice as I would have liked to have written it given the time (which I did on the wiki but its down).
Anyway Keeps it fresh in my mind too.
I can only do this when I'm given the right files, I got confused myself when people started talking about different zImages. I tend to go for the builds where everything is bundled into one packing, as some can seem fragmented, ie Fresh Foryo, I don't doubt that it may be a good rom, but its deleivery is complicated (for me ).
Wish I had more time an experience to make my own build, I have done a bit of linix hacking in my time with shell scripts (getting wifi cardds working ona laptop etc), Its all interesting stuff.

thanks guys u helped me alot in the end i will instal android on an ext2 partition

Dear Leona,
The link seems no longer valid, can you tell where to find the latest HaRET application? Besides, how should I format my SD card? by special software? Thanks.
Dave

If you'd have problems with using Gparted Live CD like me... just because it does not mount SD card in adapter... here is what I did to partition the SDHC 4GB card...
I booted with HARET but did not select to install.. it gracefully fails to terminal
command: su
command: fdisk /dev/block/mmcblk0
deleted all current patrition (d)
created new partitions whith calculated size (8192 for 256MB)
changed type of the first and biggest patririon to FAT32 (t => c)
written all the changes to the partition table (w)
Than you should take out the card before rebooting and format FAT32 partition in win to upload all te android boot files, rebot the phone and follow with instalation...
But I must say, now I am using Scooters Cyanogen in NAND and it it far far easier

After I choose run, then a list of Linus commands ran, then it said
:loseup:/dev/block/loops: No such file or directory
Failed
Failed to reach system.img on SD card
By the way, anywhere I can download a complete set of files for running? Thanks.

try this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=813382&page=31
look for the 4th post...
or this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=855733
read a lot before attempting to do anything! use the search tool too, could be of some help.

For SD Partitioning, I remembered this Thread, which might help.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=619290
Sounds like you are not holding the centre Dpad button (or pressing the centre of the screen) while haret is loading, yes this can be Hit and Miss it winds me up no end.
If you have access to a Linux machine (or boot a Live CD), as well as being useful for SD partitioning it also maybe used to try out Atools (you'll need to install python and python-tk (via the package manager)) as this will get you the right Kernels, images and configure your default.txt file for you, though I haven't managed to get the build script bit working yet, but that is down to my lack of understanding the instructions

[GUIDE][UPDATED with DIAMOND FIX] psfreedom on diamond

Prerequiste
HTC Diamond
XDANDROID 2.2
PS3 3.41
Downloads
PSFREEDOM
Backup Manager (attached below)
Steps
Extract Psfreedom to root of your internal storage. Replace module and zimage file. if the name of new and old module is different just delete the old module
Connect phone in active sync mode with your pc
Run haret.exe
After you see boot animation you can disconnect your phone from pc
open terminal emulator in dev tools in android
run the following command -># Type "su", then "cd /sdcard", then "insmod psfreedom.ko"
make sure your ps3 is turned off( switched oof from the back in FAT model/ power cable is unplugged in SLIM model)
connect your phone to the usb port of your PS3
Turn the back switch on(FAT model) or plug in the power cable for Slim model
press power button and then immediately press eject button
Now in XMB there will be another option to install package files
put the manager.pkg in your fat32 formatted pen drive
Go to install package file and choose manager.pkg
After it is installed remove the pen drive
Insert the game you want to make a backup of.
Open backup manager and select the game and press backup.
After the backup has been made remove the game disk and put any other game disk.
choose the game of which you made backup and press load. it will send you to XMB
Now in front of the CD icon it will be the game you backed-up, not the game of which you inserted the disk.
Just run the game and ENJOY
NOTE: Those who get unknwown usb connected try 5-10 times. if the error continues.Format your internal storage and change your android build to 29.7.10 and and if it still doesnt work flash a new rom ( a fast one) ( dont know why but it worked for me) .
If you get the black screen then come back to XMB while running backup make sure you are removing your pen drive while making a backup. If it still doesnt work you can use the PSfreedom provided by Denial84 http://www.megaupload.com/?d=E2J6E55H

50+ views but no thanks?

Hi arjunking,
Firstly, Thanks!
I suspect a lot of people might be still struggling with this, like I am.
The first issue I have is this:
Step 1 "Extract Psfreedom to root of your internal storage. Replace module and zimage file"
I'm running XDANDROID.2.2.AOSP.29.7.10.RC2.1. Looking at the 'andboot' folder (where I run xdandroid from) the module file has a different name that the module file in the psfreedom package. Therefore, 'replace the module file' doesn't occur.
Does this indicate I'm using the wrong xdandroid version? Will it be a problem?

First of all, thanks for this guide, i answers some questions that most of us have, but not some of the other,
What build of xdandroid is reccomended?
10-80 said:
Hi arjunking,
Firstly, Thanks!
I suspect a lot of people might be still struggling with this, like I am.
The first issue I have is this:
Step 1 "Extract Psfreedom to root of your internal storage. Replace module and zimage file"
I'm running XDANDROID.2.2.AOSP.29.7.10.RC2.1. Looking at the 'andboot' folder (where I run xdandroid from) the module file has a different name that the module file in the psfreedom package. Therefore, 'replace the module file' doesn't occur.
Does this indicate I'm using the wrong xdandroid version? Will it be a problem?
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Same thing I hate this!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
After the second boot of XDANDROID I can't boot, I get the error of not being able to find rootfs.img
I dont bother with the andboot folder?
this is all really hard,
I need
HELP!

10-80 said:
Hi arjunking,
Firstly, Thanks!
I suspect a lot of people might be still struggling with this, like I am.
The first issue I have is this:
Step 1 "Extract Psfreedom to root of your internal storage. Replace module and zimage file"
I'm running XDANDROID.2.2.AOSP.29.7.10.RC2.1. Looking at the 'andboot' folder (where I run xdandroid from) the module file has a different name that the module file in the psfreedom package. Therefore, 'replace the module file' doesn't occur.
Does this indicate I'm using the wrong xdandroid version? Will it be a problem?
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Just put both files in internal storage, it works for me

thanks.
I have htc diam500.
I didn't use those crappy "andboot" folders.
I did EVERYTHING from the root. I also tried like 3 different versions of the psfreedom.ko file(one with bmdv* support) and some other one.
So I think it comes down to having the right psfreedom file and LUCK.
Also once you install the emulator(the thing you do after installing Xandroid) if you get a # and blank line than you've done it right. After that just plug it up to your ps3 when it's completly off.

noob_2010 said:
thanks.
I have htc diam500.
I didn't use those crappy "andboot" folders.
I did EVERYTHING from the root. I also tried like 3 different versions of the psfreedom.ko file(one with bmdv* support) and some other one.
So I think it comes down to having the right psfreedom file and LUCK.
Also once you install the emulator(the thing you do after installing Xandroid) if you get a # and blank line than you've done it right. After that just plug it up to your ps3 when it's completly off.
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thanks for the help, but i still can't work out what i have done wrong!
this is so annoying, anyway, im sure i will work something out.
thanks
tom

OK, I'm almost there.
I should've tried it before I posted because apparently it doesn't matter if the modules file in the psfreedom package has a different name to the one in the xdandroid folder. I just deleted the original 'modules-2.6.27.46-01130-g0ac6681.tar' and copied over the one from the psfreedom package 'modules-2.6.27.46-01162-g741ab49-dirty.tar'
I've got to the point of starting my first backup.
This brings me to my next question:
1. When using the backup manager there is no option to backup to an external hard disk.
So how do I either:
a) backup to external hdd, or
b) move my backups from the internal hdd to an external hdd when they're done?
Update: OK, now that I've got a Fat32 formatted external hdd connected the 'backup manager' prompts me to backup to external hard disk

10-80 said:
OK, I'm almost there.
I should've tried it before I posted because apparently it doesn't matter if the modules file in the psfreedom package has a different name to the one in the xdandroid folder. I just deleted the original 'modules-2.6.27.46-01130-g0ac6681.tar' and copied over the one from the psfreedom package 'modules-2.6.27.46-01162-g741ab49-dirty.tar'
I've got to the point of starting my first backup.
This brings me to my next question:
1. When using the backup manager there is no option to backup to an external hard disk.
So how do I either:
a) backup to external hdd, or
b) move my backups from the internal hdd to an external hdd when they're done?
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ok, so i did that right, what build of android are you using?

ummm I'm not sure on that. You would prob. have to google that. or just save it to your internal drive on the ps3 and when it's done see if they would let you do it is the only way I know.

tomascivinod said:
ok, so i did that right, what build of android are you using?
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XDANDROID.2.2.AOSP.29.7.10.RC2.1
Also, if you run xdandroid from a location other than the root of internal storage, you need to make a corresponding change to step 6. In my case:
"cd /sdcard" becomes "cd /sdcard/andboot"

thanks for this...... working 100% with diam100 and ps3 with 3.41 firmware....

i have some problem with my diamond.
Yesterday the exploit didn't work for all day,this morning worked,and now doesn'work again.I hope in a new release.

10-80 said:
Hi arjunking,
Firstly, Thanks!
I suspect a lot of people might be still struggling with this, like I am.
The first issue I have is this:
Step 1 "Extract Psfreedom to root of your internal storage. Replace module and zimage file"
I'm running XDANDROID.2.2.AOSP.29.7.10.RC2.1. Looking at the 'andboot' folder (where I run xdandroid from) the module file has a different name that the module file in the psfreedom package. Therefore, 'replace the module file' doesn't occur.
Does this indicate I'm using the wrong xdandroid version? Will it be a problem?
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Delete the old module already present. and let there just be the new one which is in in psfreedom. dont rename it

tomascivinod said:
First of all, thanks for this guide, i answers some questions that most of us have, but not some of the other,
What build of xdandroid is reccomended?
Same thing I hate this!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
After the second boot of XDANDROID I can't boot, I get the error of not being able to find rootfs.img
I dont bother with the andboot folder?
this is all really hard,
I need
HELP!
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just download the android build 29.7.10 and extract it into root of your internal storage. not in any folder.
delete the module already present there and extract the new one from the psfreedom file.

Is there any way to run a script automatically on terminal start up that would basically run the 3 commands
su
cd sdcard
insmod psfreedom.ko
???
just being lazy really..!!LOL
edit.....
gscript lite works great and can place a shortcut on my desktop for running the script!!!

HaRET freezes after the vibrate.
Hello everyone,
I'm facing a problem that sometimes goes away. When i start HaRET, it freezes after it vibrates. What could be the problem? I'm using a HTC Touch Pro(not a diamond)
I Hope that someone has a solution for this problem.

that maybe cause of the android you are using. try reinstalling android using a new or different build. try the one in first post.

arjunking said:
that maybe cause of the android you are using. try reinstalling android using a new or different build. try the one in first post.
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Formatted a 128mb micro sd card(i know it needs to be more for datastore), copied the files to the root of the card and run it. It looked like it was fixed, but it frozen after doing some things to load up android.

you need atleast 300mb of space for proper functioning of android.
it will kinda extract the sy.ext2 file which is of 90 mb so it takes all your space.

[BUILD] [GingerBread] CM7 from Neopeek!! **Dev Preview** ClockworkMod!

Hey all,
Wanted to post CM7 here for everyone to enjoy.
Neopeek has been working hard to get this build up and running, he's been doing great work!
Neopeek's Original Post - if you wish to see Neopeek's original post about the CM7 topic.
Also, since now I am using his new ClockWordMod method - CWM Recovery thread
As is stated in the title, this is mainly for devs/testers. Lots of things are broken, and there will be frequent updates.
There are two methods to using this build:
1) ClockWorkMod (requires 3 separate ext2 partitions)
2) Loop'd system.ext2 image (like XDAndroid) [In progress]
The benefit of #1 is a dedicated system/data partition, and *partial* USB mass storage support.
The benefit of #2 is, it's easier .
I still have to work to get #2 up, but I wanted to post #1 ASAP. Lots of work to flesh out the post to, be patient!
I've been holding off on releasing this CWM version of CM7, because I'm still having a lot of bugs with it. Still needs quite a bit of work, but it's getting late for me tonight - I am going to release it, let me know if you guys make improvements, I'd love to incorporate them!
Main issues seem to be related to my durn CDMA device. Need to break into some logs to see what's goin on, it may be a little while! I think GSM folk will be fine. Let me know!
Downloads
Download #1
How-to
Method #1 (ClockWorkMod)
****WARNING****
If you setup dedicated partitions using this method, normal XDAndroid builds will think that you want to use dedicated partitions. I had to modify the init to get it to work correctly (I basically broke the partition detection in the init). It's not pretty, but I don't know of a better way to resolve that issue - let me know what ideas you guys have!
Setup:
You will need to create three (3) ext2 partitions on your SD card. This is not extremely simple, but by no means impossible .
If you're using Windows, I like the Mini Partition Tool. If you're in Linux, I usually use gparted.
This takes a little bit of planning - but in total, I would say you need a minimum of 450mb of space for all three ext2 partitions. So work out how much free space is left (if you want a bigger data partiton, or system partition account for it!) and make that the first partition - FAT32. Make sure all the partitions are "primary", not "logical"! See the partition layout below:
1 - FAT32 Primary (remainder of card)
2 - ext2 Primary (at least 150mb, system partition)
3 - ext2 Primary (at least 250mb, data partition - I wouldn't go over 1gb here)
4 - ext2 Primary (at least 50mb, cache partition)
Don't worry about putting anything in these ext2 partitions, everything is populated by Android and CWM. The FAT32 partition is used to kick off Android, while system, data and cache are all ext2 partitions. Reason for this is, hopefully if things go haywire we can blast out cache, not data . Also, it should be easier to update using this method than previously.
Extract the file. Look at the folder it created (npkboot). Copy the entire npkboot folder to the root of your SD (for now this is required - the init assumes there's a /sdcard/npkboot/tmp folder). There will also be an update.zip, in this case update-cm-7.0.0-neopeek.zip. Put this at the root of your SD card (this makes finding it in the menu much easier!)
Copy the appropriate startup.txt from the STARTUPS folder.
Find haret.exe in th npkboot folder. Run it, and watch the boot process carefully! It will ask you to hold the vol down button to enter recovery, and you have 10 seconds to do so.
Assuming you manage to do this correctly (I had some trouble at first ) you should see an icon like a hat. Wait for the menu.
Buttons:
End key - back (back button seems to do this as well...)
Send key - enter
Vol up - up
Vol down - down (menu button seems to do this as well...)
If this is the first install, go to "install zip from sdcard". Then "choose zip from sdcard" This will install the system image to the system partition from the update.zip.
If you need to wipe the data partition, you can do that under "mounts and storage". You shouldn't need to do this unless you're going from gb -> froyo or visa-versa. Froyo -> froyo should 'just work', as always YMMV.
There are A LOT of options in replimenu. The only ones I have used are install, format /data, /system or /cache and Reboot. According to Neopeek, there are several things that should not be used:
Neopeek said:
* Don't use "factory wipe" in CWM (you have been warned )
* Don't use "format sdcard" unless you know what you do (you have been warned )
* Don't use "partition sdcard" unless you know what you do (you have been warned )
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Once you've installed Android, go back to the main menu and "reboot system now" There are some bugs, for example "reboot recovery" and "power off" all just reboot the phone to WinMo.
Boot haret again, but this time don't hold the vol down to enter recovery - boot as normal!
#2: Much simpler method, similar to XDAndroid builds.
Extract the file to your desktop. Go into the CM7 folder, look for the STARTUPS folder - grab the appropriate startup.txt, move it to where haret.exe is.
Copy everything in the CM7 folder to the root of your SD card - if you want to run it from a folder, create a rel_path=CM7 statement in your startup.txt after the set cmdline (if you want a different folder, change the CM7.)
Grab the ts-calibration file attached to this post (for RHOD), or go to this post for a list of ts-calib's. You can also create your own on boot, but may have to revert to an older kernel to do so.
Run haret.exe!

****Not Working****​
CDMA seems broken - still! I did some testing with hyc's RIL and it's still busted, so there's something in the system image messing with it - Airplane mode was checked, and I could not uncheck it.
In addition, phone.apk seems like a forceclosefest. Neopeek did point this out in his original thread...
Mobile data - broken (Fixed soon)
Wifi - broken (Fixed soon)
System needs optimization for RHOD - was originally build with DIAM in mind - so it's a little slow.
Failed wakes seem pretty bad - sometimes it is quite difficult to wake the phone.
Boot animation seems to be not present - I'm looking into fixing it, probably graphics libs if anything that's broke it.

Dev Content​
This new method should be great for anyone who wants to make their own updates - you can easily peek into the system image and make changes at will, then just install the new system image! You can even rolll updates instead of an entire system image if you wish.
The script language in ClockWorkMod is called "Edify", see this thread to learn about the syntax. This is related to the META-INF folder you see in the update zip.
There's a few differences in the rootfs', the main being the init. There's also some additional files it looks like neopeek added for Recovery specifically.

This is amazing work. Props to all involved.

Does anyone have any feedback on this build?

arrrghhh said:
Long story short, you need a ext2 partition and a fat32 partition - ext2 needs to be between 400-600mb, fat32 can just take the remainder of the card's space.
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Is there a reason for the 600mb upper limit? If I use 1 gb, will it cause problems or will it not use it and just waste card space?

PM message
Arrrgh,
Disregard the PM I sent you.
I read the instruction and like you said, its not simple. So I will wait until you upload the easy to run load.
Thanks

Ltilt2 said:
Arrrgh,
Disregard the PM I sent you.
I read the instruction and like you said, its not simple. So I will wait until you upload the easy to run load.
Thanks
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Sorry, I need access to a Linux box to do the 'easy' build... I will when I get home tonight from work, promise .
vinceweis said:
Is there a reason for the 600mb upper limit? If I use 1 gb, will it cause problems or will it not use it and just waste card space?
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You can make it as big as you want I guess... I'm not sure how neopeek sets up the data partition to be honest, I'd have to ask him.
Edit - in lieu of the post below, I adjusted the first post to say it needs to be at least 400mb .

vinceweis said:
Is there a reason for the 600mb upper limit? If I use 1 gb, will it cause problems or will it not use it and just waste card space?
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I have 700 mb and is working well,you can use as much as you want
Ltilt2 said:
Arrrgh,
Disregard the PM I sent you.
I read the instruction and like you said, its not simple. So I will wait until you upload the easy to run load.
Thanks
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Is easy just use mini tool partition wizard,delete the main partition on the sd-card
and do two,one fat32 primary and one ext2 primary,then extract the archive and put the proper startups in npkinstall and in root
from the phone run install.exe
and after the reboot use haret.exe

I wonder if CDMA data is working with this...that is my biggest issue with GB right now...

HELICOPTER88 said:
I have 700 mb and is working well,you can use as much as you want
Is easy just use mini tool partition wizard,delete the main partition on the sd-card
and do two,one fat32 primary and one ext2 primary,then extract the archive and put the proper startups in npkinstall and in root
from the phone run install.exe
and after the reboot use haret.exe
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yeah easy for you to say, that sounds complicated.
I will wait for the other one.
Do you know the ETA?

i have
- downloaded the file cm7new.tar.gz
- made primary fat32 and ext2 partitions
- extracted the file cm7new.tar.gz to the root of the fat32 partition
- got a lot of linux folders
but i am missing
- npkinstall folder
- startup.txt
- install.exe
- haret.exe
- startup folder
Where are these files?

Tippfehler said:
i have
- downloaded the file cm7new.tar.gz
- made primary fat32 and ext2 partitions
- extracted the file cm7new.tar.gz to the root of the fat32 partition
- got a lot of linux folders
but i am missing
- npkinstall folder
- startup.txt
- install.exe
- haret.exe
- startup folder
Where are these files?
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Still need to upload, sorry!

Tippfehler said:
i have
- downloaded the file cm7new.tar.gz
- made primary fat32 and ext2 partitions
- extracted the file cm7new.tar.gz to the root of the fat32 partition
- got a lot of linux folders
but i am missing
- npkinstall folder
- startup.txt
- install.exe
- haret.exe
- startup folder
Where are these files?
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I was looking at that too when extracted the files and didn't see what you are also missing.

Sorry about the confusion guys, I probably shouldn't have put the download link up before I was done .
I just fixed it, so #1 is good to go! I'll get #2 up later, thanks.

Another noob question, but the rootfs, kernels, oc, etc from the xdandroid builds will work the same on these?

(...solved...)

it's necessary create a swap partition?
What works in this build?

fishingmedic said:
Another noob question, but the rootfs, kernels, oc, etc from the xdandroid builds will work the same on these?
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The rootfs is more or less collapsed in these.
Kernels are straight from XDAndroid repo.
OC is the same, startup.txt is fairly similar .
Quincux said:
it's necessary create a swap partition?
What works in this build?
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Swap is not necessary.
Most things that work in XDAndroid work in here. Lots of other things are broken here tho .

Okay, downloaded and installed without problems.
First impressions:
Absolutely great build in terms of response!
No delays in menus, etc.
Also, this looks like the first build that may have little or no clock delay, so no need for clocksync !!! (to be confirmed since I did not use it very long, die to issues below)
However...
1) No WIFI
2) No Mobile data (2G/3G)
3) camera not working (could be just blackstone)
- maybe other issues, decided to wait for more feedback before continuing, without market access there's little point...
Device: Blackstone
Kernel: extensive testing with provided one (1276), later switched to 1277, to fix audiostuttering, no wifi or mobile data in either...
As a reference, used many NeoPeek / XDAndroid builds, generally got WIFI/Mobile data working until now...
Love to hear if someone else (blackstone?) got WIFI/2G/3G working...
Oh, well, as I understood, this was an early "developer" release, still plenty of room for improvements!
Cheers,
Robbert

Android Froyo (2.2) Beta Releases on Omnia 2 from Almar and his team

FEATURES
Phone
WiFi
GPS
Data connections (GPRS)
Sensors (not everything is working: accelerometer can work, but compass not)
2D/3D (Samsung not allowed to us to distribute the 2D/3D library binaries, so they are not included in the image)
MP4/3GP movie playback (camera hardware button doesn't work yet)
Camera in photo (up to 5MP) and movie recording mode (it's still not true 480p, but recording works)
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CURRENT BETA ON MY OMNIA 2 (GT-i8000)
I tried out with different ADW theme, downloadable from Market.
BLACK GLASS ADW THEME
{
"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"
}
EXPRESSO UI THEME
GALA S THEME
PLEASE CLICKSUBMIT TO PORTAL IF YOU THINK THAT MORE PEOPLE DESERVES TO KNOW THIS.
MY OBJECTIVE: TO SPREAD THIS NEWS TO OMNIA 2 USERS ALL ACROSS THE WEB.

MOD FILES
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2D/3D Libraries Files By official dev member
1. Download here
2. Make sure that it was renamed to o2b3update.tar.gz
3. Place it under root of My Storage before run haret.exe for the first time.
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2D/3D Libraries Updates + Market Fix + SD Card Fix By mihai_mihai
**FOR OFFICIAL BETA**
Download here
Placed at root of My Storage
**FOR ISO**
You guys can apply this update manually
Extract out all the files from o2b3update.tar.gz and transfer them to Storage Card.
Replaced the original files in Android using Root Explorer
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WORKING LIVEWALLPAPER PATCHES(Only Google Live Map) By sgoo
Download here:http://www.modaco.com/index.php?act=attach&type=post&id=71920
FOR MORE LIVEWALLPAPER, CHECK HERE, NOT GUARANTEE WORKABLE ON FROYO BETA.
**FOR OFFICIAL BETA**
Download one of the files above.
Extract the file from .7z to o2b3update.tar.gz
Placed them in root of My Storage.
Launch haret.exe
**FOR ISO**
Download this View attachment system.rar
Unrar them and placed them on Storage Card
Bootup Android
Copy over and replace the original file in /system using Root Explorer
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INSTALLATION TUTORIALS
FROYO BETA 1 OFFICIAL INSTALLATION GUIDE By l3ong91, XDA
1. Clean out SD card using Settings> Memory Settings> Storage Card > Format in WinMo mode.
2. Download Froyo Beta 1 here.
3. After finish, unrar it.
4. Download 2D/3D libraries files.
5. Make sure that it was renamed to o2b3update.tar.gz
6. Placed the o2beta folder, ext4.tar.gz, haret.exe, startup.txt, zImage and o2b3update.tar.gz in root of My Storage.
7. Run haret.exe from My Storage> o2beta folder.
8. After auto-reboot back to Win Mo, start haret.exe from root of My Storage.
*It will freeze at the Android bootup screen for a moment...please be patient.
*Some keymapping has changed:
Lock/ Turn off Android ------> Changed to Call End button
Back/ Return key------------> Changed to the default Lock key
Home Key ------------------> Set to the Back button (above Camera button)
*Camera is working now
*For those who have problems, try to download the updated 2D/3D library files by mihai_mihai.
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ISO MY STORAGE INSTALLATION (No Ubuntu) By Quato7906, MoDaCo
For all who are tired of using Ubuntu,to make My Storage installation,do this:
1.First download this and unrar it to the root of My Storage as is.
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=LMDVA130
2.make sure you have at least 1,2 GB free space on My Storage and copy the file fs.iso from here to the \iso folder.
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=5LAOKBYI
3.start haret.exe from the root of My Storage & enjoy the new Froyo.
* The 3d drivers are inside,also calllight and task manager.iso file is 1,1 GB now.
* For more apk installation space ,also trick: when you istall some apk's ,just copy the fs.iso file to your hard drive to have a backup if anything goes wrong,just copy the file back to iso folder .
* There is a new update, which fixes the Market problem, download here. Unrar,rename to fs.iso ,copy to \My Storage\iso and run haret.
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FROYO BETA 1 MANUAL INSTALLATION (UBUNTU REQUIRED) By l3ong91
1. Clean all the partition on My Storage, left only with one PRIMARY, FAT 32 partition using Mini Tool Partition Wizard.
2. Format Storage Card using SD Formatter.
3. Copy the beta files and o2b3update.tar.gz(official) to My Storage.
3. Bootup Ubuntu, and copy o2b3update.tar.gz and ext4.tar.gz to desktop.
4. Download gParted and run it, go to Places -> unmount My Storage.
5. Start gParted, top right corner switch to My Storage (May have different label).
6. Create a new EXT 4 Partition, label as 'android', set as Primary Partition. (around 1 - 2GB will be good)
7. Then you will see 2 external drive on Ubuntu desktop.
8. Go to Places -> Mount both of them.
9. Then start Terminal from Applications and do all the commands below step by step.
Type in cd/ Desktop
Insert your password, then click Enter.
It will appears as (username) - desktop: ~/Desktop
Then, type in ''sudo tar zxvf ext4.tar.gz -C /media/android''
A list of files will be shown and copy over to the android partition.
Wait for the process to complete and type in below after return to ''(username) - desktop: ~/Desktop
''sudo tar zxvf o2b3update.tar.gz -C /media/android"
Last step, change the startup.txt found on another My Storage partition, rename the following line:
" Set CMDLINE "rootdelay=2 root= /dev/mmcblk0p6 init=/init" to the partition number that you created, eg. mmcblk0p2.*
You should be able to bootup Android after that.
*Some device may get different number, you can look for the Android partition number through booting up the device without changing anything in startup.txt, then at this screen, check the one which has the actual partition from what you created, below is an example from jerrytech2468.blogspot.com:
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FROYO BETA MANUAL INSTALLATION (UBUNTU REQUIRED) By jerrytech [VIDEO]
Link here
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TROUBLESHOOTING
Below are common problems faced, the workaround or solution suggested here might not guarantee workable for you, just give it a try.
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MARKET PROBLEM
METHOD 1
Settings -> Applications -> Manage Applications -> All
Download Manager -> "Force Stop" and "Clear Data"
Market -> "Force Stop" and "Clear Data"
Talk -> "Force Stop" and "Clear Data"
Restart Android
METHOD 2
Call *#*#4636#*#*
Phone Information -> Toggle DNS check to allowed
METHOD 3 (FOR OFFICIAL BETA)
Download this file
Placed at root of My Storage
METHOD 4 (FOR QUATO's ISO)
http://www.mediafire.com/file/1z091asou2f7oq7/froyo-fs.7z.001
http://www.mediafire.com/file/sx551uj8ajamrx7/froyo-fs.7z.002
http://www.mediafire.com/file/97x1y4pgrlc8fp5/froyo-fs.7z.003
Renamed to fs.iso
Replaced the old fs.iso in My Storage/iso folder
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GOOGLE SIGN-IN AUTHENTICATION
METHOD 1 3G CONNECTION
Clean install
First boot, log in Google Account after welcome screen
Market ->Download
METHOD 2 YOUTUBE APPS
Run YouTube from Menu
My Account -> Sign in using Google Account
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SD CARD UNMOUNTED
METHOD 1 SD FORMAT
Reformat SD Card using SD Formatter
Select ON for Format Size Adjustment
METHOD 2 REPLACE FILES IN FROYO
Download this files and extract it.
There are 2 modified files inside: init.rc, vold.fstab
Replace these files in Android system using Root Explorer
- /init.rc
- /etc/vold.fstab
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GAMES/APPS INSTALLATION PROBLEM
METHOD 1
Unmount sd card (in setup/sdcard & phone storage)
Install apps (eg angry birds)
Re-mount sd card
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INCORRECT TIME IN NOTIFICATION BAR
METHOD 1
Manually change the date to one day forward, or
Tick on show in 12/24 hours system manually
METHOD 2 BY Quato7906, MoDaCo
1.Put the time Region in Windows Mobile to London GMT;
2.Set your time in Windows ;
3.Run Android and set your time,you will notice thet time works correctly then
Also I notice that after doing this GTalk detects correct time settings and logs in,and therefore MARKET Also works always,downloads & installs apps!!!.
METHOD 3 DOWNLOAD CLOCKSYNC
1. Download the file or download the ClockSync through Market.
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ANY WORKAROUND APPLICABLE TO YOU GUYS CAN BE SUGGESTED AS WELL IN ORDER TO HELP OUR FRIENDS WHO CAN'T GET THEIR FROYO WORKING.
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LATEST NEWS & UPDATES
2011-04-18
Froyo beta1. It's SD card installer (1024mb only). It includes latest kernel, modules, default filesystem is ext4, new keymapping. Download it here (it will wipe Your current installation and/or whole SD card content). As always it doesn't contain 2D/3D libraries from Samsung (You have to find them and put it before first boot to My Storage as o2b3update.tar.gz).
Froyo beta1 working things are:
Phone
WiFi
GPS
Data connections (GPRS)
Sensors (not everything is working: accelerometer can work, but compass not)
2D/3D (Samsung not allowed to us to distribute the 2D/3D library binaries, so they are not included in the image).
MP4/3GP movie play (camera hardware button doesn't work yet)
Camera in photo (up to 5MP) and movie recording mode (it's still not 480p, but works)
Note: There is still error, when within telephone conversation in approx.30 seconds the LCD blanks but also the sound muted - UNTIL NOT SOLVE, please use the Call Light or KeepScreen application from Market!!!
Note2: If You have problems with registering via Google use following workaround: open Youtube app and login there with google account.
Note3: Changed button mapping: Cube -> Menu, Lock -> Back, Back key -> Home, Hang-up -> Sleep/Hang-up/Wake, Camera -> not used.
Note4: Updates have now prefix o2b3update.{tar.gz|sh}.

Thanks, I will test today

woohoo. finally!! hopefully battery life has been improved dramatically. cant wait!!...download speed is a bit slow though.

vpnair said:
woohoo. finally!! hopefully battery life has been improved dramatically. cant wait!!...download speed is a bit slow though.
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The Froyo is awesome and I think the battery consumption has reduced and better now.

Is adobe flash works?
Any screenshot guys?
Sent from my Nexus One using Tapatalk

Works like a charm.
Just re-partitioning of my SD-Card was a bit tricky: The old Eclair-Beta-Partition was slightly smaller than the new one for Froyo. So the installation (haret within the o2beta-directory) always claimed that the SD-Card is too small (in fact mine is 2 GB). So I had to delete the old partitions and re-format it within the configuration-menu of WinMo.
If s.o. does not have a card-reader/adaptor for the microSD - just use this software linked in this post.

hey can someone upload the 3D drivers to mediafire. im having problem download it from filesonic

Looking forward to testing out FROYO. Taking a while to download as I guess a lot of people have been eagerley awaiting it!

Could someone please upload a screen shot?

soroush0313 said:
Could someone please upload a screen shot?
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I'm trying to download apps from Market to for screen capturing software...be patient.
Instead of asking ppl to post the screenshot, why not you just try it out on your phone?

I want to but I can't download. Download link not responding.
Thanks a lot l3ong91 for your efforts, Any other hints to run android smoother and better would be appreciated. I'm completely newbie about running android in the best way to have the best results.
Again Thanks a lot, you are really great man.

soroush0313 said:
I want to but I can't download. Download link not responding.
Thanks a lot l3ong91 for your efforts, Any other hints to run android smoother and better would be appreciated. I'm completely newbie about running android in the best way to have the best results.
Again Thanks a lot, you are really great man.
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If you want to try out stable Android that can be used on daily basis, for
**Android Eclair (2.1) on Omnia 2, see my previous thread, follow and download the links under UNOFFICIAL RELEASE.
**Android Froyo (2.2) on Omnia 2, follow my guides on this thread, the overall impression is smoother and better than the previous release.
If you follow every step by step, you should be able to run Android on your Omnia 2.

Thank you!
Followed your instructions and..... Froyo lives!
Be sure to stress enough that new 2D/3D drivers are needed in order for Froyo to work properly. Only thing, Froyo keep saying that the SD card is damaged, when, of course, is working properly. Someone else with the same issue?

tiberiusmusicus said:
Followed your instructions and..... Froyo lives!
Be sure to stress enough that new 2D/3D drivers are needed in order for Froyo to work properly. Only thing, Froyo keep saying that the SD card is damaged, when, of course, is working properly. Someone else with the same issue?
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I don't have SD damaged problem, I can access SD card in Android, but when switch back to Win Mo, the SD card directory was missing.
Guys, please try to check if you guys have this problem with the Froyo beta.

ashburn said:
hey can someone upload the 3D drivers to mediafire. im having problem download it from filesonic
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For those who have problems with FileSonic, this is the 2D/3D files which i upload personally in .7z format.
You'll have to extract it out from .7z format first before you put into My Storage.

I've done what you said step by step but when android booted completely, in the welcome screen every time i clicked on android there is no response and suddenly the screen went black, I've tried to turn it on with keys but no response. What Should I DO?
Thanks

It works! Great work!

i have same problem as tiberiusmusicus. SD card is 'damaged'. however i can access it in winmo. it might be because the directory for the sd card is /mnt/sdcard and not /sdcard. im not sure....any solution? cant take photos because camera is not reading sdcard.

thank you so much to dev and TS for this froyo. i want to post ss on benchmark but cannot bcause still new in this forum and dont have enough post
try to put some live wallpaper. got i problem tht i have...trying camera with setting no flash...it work but only at first time...after tht it still give flash eventhough i select auto n select again off
benchmark
total : 495
cpu : 980
memory : 320
I/O : 994
2d : 117
3d : 83
hurmm...install shake them all n cannot find to set live wallpaper