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[TUT] Install Windows Vista/7 From HTC Diamond

Hello everybody!
First of all you do this at your OWN RISK. I don't take any responsibility for damaged devices.
This tutorial will show you how to use your HTC Diamond phone as Windows Vista/7 usb install flash drive (Possbile Windows XP NOT TESTED)
Note: You must backup everything from your Internel Storage it will be FORMATED.
Requirements:
*HTC Diamond (obviously)
*USB cable
*Windows Vista/7 install DVD or iso.
Ok lets start
- Plug your phone to a computer with Windows Vista/7 as USB Drive
- Click Start –> type CMD and right click Run as Admin
- Inside cmd, type and enter the followings:
1. diskpart
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"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"
}
2. list disk
3.select disk X (X being the number of the HTC Diamond it is around 3800 MB )
4. clean
5.create partition primary
6.select partition 1
7.active
8.format fs=fat32 (It will take a WHILE)
9.assign
10.exit
- Copy Windows Vista/7 DVD ROM content to the Phone
-Type in command to start copying all the content from the Windows Vista/7 DVD
xcopy Z:\*.* /s/e/f Y:\ (Z is your CD/DVD ROM and Y is your Diamond)
After this is done your are ready to go just make the biso to boot from USB drive and install
To restore the device to normal:
-Plug it as USB drive
-Right click on the Diamond and select 'Format...'
-For File system use FAT32
-Allocation unit size 4096 bytes
-'Quick format' should be ticked for faster formating
-And just click START
Thats everything! Hope you find usefull this tutorial. Good luck!
PS. If the post is not in the right section move it please.

Reserved...

This is the same Tutorial for all the devices, like USB Key, HDD, and also PocketPC like Diamond... And obviously it works!
Thanks for posting, some people could find it useful

That works for every type of USB mass storage. Tried it and worked! Great tutorial!

is there an app that shows sd card ext type?

is there an app that shows the ext type and size/use etc?

Diskusage solves the size and use. Why do you need type at all? I suppose you should know what you did.

There have been a few posts with this same question and the answer is there isn't an app that can do this. I'm guessing you need to know because you want to flash a new ROM with a specific ext type?

erklat said:
Diskusage solves the size and use. Why do you need type at all? I suppose you should know what you did.
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lol yes i know just wondered, have modded a few mates and family members phones so forget when i next have to play with them. just handy if there was i guess

Hmm... Not sure about partition type, but an app called "elixir2" gives a load of info that can be useful.
Hope it helps.

df -h | grep sd-ext
mount | grep sd-ext
From terminal emulator, the first would tell you disk usage.
The second command would tell you what its mounted with (but not necessarily what it is because ext is mostly back/forward compatible, ie extx partition can be mounted as exty.)
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Looks like people have already given easier methods of doing it, but if you need, there is a software that allows you to view the type of partition and manage the SD card on a windows computer (yes, even linux portions such as ext2/3/4) .
The name of the software is "paragon partition manager", don't think there is a free version though. So use the demo on the official website, or use other means to get your hands on a copy.
There is another alternative, it's called Acronis Disk Director Suite, but I never used it myself, so can't much about it.

erklat said:
Diskusage solves the size and use. Why do you need type at all? I suppose you should know what you did.
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I can think of why...
Say you have an ext 4 partition, then someone tells you CWM 2.5.0.7 doesn't backup and restore ext 4, and when it does, it converts it to Ext 2 or 3, you want to check it

leecavturbo said:
is there an app that shows the ext type and size/use etc?
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I use SystemPanel App and it works absolutely brilliantly.
There's a lite version too - https://market.android.com/details?id=nextapp.systempanel&feature=more_from_developer
Here's a screenshot of the app showing the ext type on my phone with other details:
{
"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"
}
Cheers!

Ha. I have that and didn't even know
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Problem with creating partition on SD

Hey Guys!
I got problem with creating partition on SD card. I was following this instruction:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=20397925&postcount=4
Everything was OK, but when creating operation started my computer went into hibernation mode (because of my battery, I got notebook). When I plugged in my charger and turn on computer, error message has shown. Operation was aborted. And then, when I started operation once more, I got this:
{
"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"
}
Still and still.
Could I do something without formatting my SD?
Sorry I'm bothering you, guys, but Uncle Google can't help me
And sorry for my English,
thanks in advice

If you want to use a2sd, link2sd, s2e or any other method, you need to partition your SD card. Luckily, there is an easy method that worked for me.
Make sure you have clockworks recovery installed and boot your Gio into recovery. Go to Advanced> partition SD card> Choose partition size and thats it.

DONT use clockword mod to do the partition. I used it at first, and it created a ext3 partition instead, so simple to ext (same as a2sd) would not work. I so i had to repartition to ext4 using the same tutorial you did. As for the error, backup the SD contents to your computer, Format it, then partition it, then put the contents back. Thats what i did

Nevermind guys, I have broken my card. Had to format it. This topic can be closed
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AlwaysDroid said:
DONT use clockword mod to do the partition. I used it at first, and it created a ext3 partition instead, so simple to ext (same as a2sd) would not work. I so i had to repartition to ext4 using the same tutorial you did. As for the error, backup the SD contents to your computer, Format it, then partition it, then put the contents back. Thats what i did
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You used wrong recovery
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Link2SD with [ROM/4.1.2] [Dec 01 2012] CM10 | Jelly Bean 4.1.2 - v2.7

I love link2sd and would like to take it with me after I upgraded my Desire from CM7.2 to a CM10mod.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1945441
But even after erasing the A2SD Scripts, I get a message telling me ext3 is not orking with this rom, giving Fat32 a try is recommended.
{
"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"
}
You think it's worth the try to format the 2nd partition in FAT32? Or do you have another clue what could be the matter?

It says that sd-ext2 isn't working, because you probably don't have a second ext partition, and you won't need it.
Try going through settings and stop the app from searching for a second ext partition.

Hey - thx for your reply!
I was running link2SD ith CM7.2 before. So my SD should be still parted into a main partition for all my mess and a 2nd ext3 partition for link2SD to store the apps.
That's why I wonder why link2sd it is not finding it...

questionesse said:
Hey - thx for your reply!
I was running link2SD ith CM7.2 before. So my SD should be still parted into a main partition for all my mess and a 2nd ext3 partition for link2SD to store the apps.
That's why I wonder why link2sd it is not finding it...
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So, you have a fat32 main partition with all your stuff, and an ext partition for apps. Link2sd is looking for a second ext partition, as if you had 3 partitions on your sd-card. As yoy don't have a third partition, it gives that error.

Ummm - a second as if there were 3? That's confusing me. Why can't it find the ext as before?
And how could I point it towards that one?

anyone left who'sgot an idea?
Is the ext3 not found?
Is an ext3 not working with this ROM?
thx!

Ext3 work in this rom, in the developer thread an user use it.
First ics based rom i installed give me some trouble due to wrong partition alignment, previous working on gb. Can you check partition in your recovery?
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FYI - Your Desire supports 64GB SDXC SD-Cards (FAT32)

I've had my Desire for a while now, and since owning it upgraded to a Galaxy S3, however recently I was struck by curiosity whether my 64GB SD-Card that I bought for music on my GS3 will work on my Desire. Why? I have no idea.
So DOES the HTC Desire support 64GB SD-Cards you may ask?
To answer your question - Yes! - and it's completely safe, it doesn't break the SD-Card, as I just saw on my GS3 that it works (hoorah).
However...........
BEFORE YOU START SPENDING £50 ON A NEW SD-CARD
1. I formatted the SD-Card to FAT32 using gparted when I was using it on my GS3. Originally, it comes as exFAT (which I'm pretty sure won't work on the Desire)
1(a). This means that the SD-Card can't take files bigger than about 4GB.
2. I am using the Stock 2.3 software with NO mods (apart from root).
THIS DOES NOT IN ANY WAY BREAK YOUR SD-CARD, AND IT CAN BE REFORMATTED TO exFAT
PROOF:
Here is the SD-Card, mounted._______________________________________________________Here is most of my files (music) on the PowerAmp Music Player
{
"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"
}
Sooooo..... Anyone lacking space for music, photos, videos etc. and are still stuck with your HTC Desire? Yes - You can buy a 64GB SD-Card, and - Yes - It will work, as long as you format it as FAT32 using gParted (NOTE: You cannot format a 64GB SD-Card to FAT32 under windows!)
Questions?
- It doesn't break the SD-Card.
- You can change the format back to exFAT under windows.
- You should use gParted (or I suppose any other partitioning wizard).
- I don't know how it affects battery life.
- I would rather fight 100 duck sized horses, not 1 horse sized duck.

not 32gb
Thanks! Great to know that 32gb is not the limit.

Yabah dabah doo
Thanks for that great and simple tutorial.
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Thanks for the info! Long live le Desire!

You can use the EaseUS Partition Master Free.
It is important that the partition was
- From the beginning of the media,
- Primary,
- Active.