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THIS IS NOW OUTDATED!!
It uses the old sqsh method WITH a rootfs. So if you're wanting to use the NoMoRootfs method, this won't work. Please use the already complete builds in the Kaiser/Vogue threads as they are working the best at this moment.
I hope to update this when I have some free time. Will include a how to for NAND also.
What's What:
zImage
Linux kernel which initializes hardware
initrd.gz
Initial ramdisk. Usually, startup scripts, device drivers (modules) and related files (e.g. Bluetooth firmware), as well as some basic system tools (shell etc.). This has grown and split into the rootfs.img.
rootfs.img
Contains the ril (how our phones communicate with the network) and other necessary files to get the system going.
haret.exe
Bootloader to reboot the device into Android
default.txt/startup.txt
Contains settings for the boot process, and special kernel configuration parameters
system.img/system.sqsh
Contains the Android core, default applications and some more system files and tools.
*.user.conf
Contained in conf folder. Sets compcache/swap parameters.
How it works
When you run Haret, it wipes Windows from memory so it's not running anymore, (although it keeps it on the actual phone storage) then it "reboots" the phone into android. So think of it like this... Windows is on the phone storage and Android is on the SD card. Haret shuts down Windows (keeping it on the phone storage) and then boots up the phone using the SD card in place of the phone storage. When you turn the phone off/reset it will boot back into Windows.
Haret looks at the default.txt/startup.txt for it's bootup parameters, it then loads the zImage which initializes all of the hardware (screen, keyboard, etc.) and initrd which contains the initial startup scripts. The rootfs is then called which creates the data.img and moves the system and data to partitions (if available). It looks in the system.sqsh for a file called ion.build, donut.build, tattoo.build, etc. which tells it what kind of system it is. This also tells it to run the ion.user.conf, donut.user.conf, tattoo.user.conf.
Setup:
Download this package.
If you can't run this then you'll have problems with other builds. If you can run this, things are on the right track.
Format your SD card to Fat32, if not already. Make sure there's NOTHING on your SD card.
Extract the android folder to your SD card.
Rename the default-*.txt file to either default.txt or startup.txt.
-default.txt will make it so you have to tap "Run" when you start haret.
-startup.txt will cause haret.exe to automatically run instead of having to tap Run.
Now when you run haret.exe you should see some scrolling text.
Don't touch anything and let it run.
You should soon be presented with a startup animation and then be ready to setup your new Android phone.
Advanced:
Partitioning SD
Installing Ubuntu (Live CD)
DOWNLOAD UBUNTU
You should now have an .iso image.
DOWNLOAD IMGBURN
Install ImgBurn
Select "Write image file to disc"
Click on the magifying glass/folder next to where it says "Please select a file..." and select the .iso file you just downloaded.
Uncheck Verify (underneath "destination")
Click on the picture on the bottom left to burn.
Once it's burned restart your computer with the disc in the drive.
You should then see the following image:
*If you boot into Windows you'll have to consult your motherboard manual on how to boot from a CD*
{
"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"
}
Select your language and then select Try Ubuntu
Installing Ubuntu (USB)(thanks sd73ta)
I haven't tested this but you can make a bootable USB drive with Ubuntu using UNetbootin
1 - download unetbootin
2 - insert a blank usb drive
3 - select ubuntu (the highest numerical) live version and run
4 - when its done reboot your pc
when it first boots look for instructions on how to enter setup usually F2 or Delete
5 - change your startup options so usb is before hdd
6 - save changes
Now it should boot to ubuntu
Partition your SD Card
Follow my vid:
Extract the android folder to the Fat32 Partition
Install Android to Partitions
Run Haret
Pay close attention to the scrolling text.
When you see "Press Voldn to run Android Installer" press the left softkey(the key just right of the green phone button)
It should now be placing the system.sqsh onto the first ext2 partition and creating a new data.img on the second.
To see if this actually worked, when you restart your phone into Windows you should see a folder called "backupsystem" with an installedsystem.sqsh file inside.
Swap/Compcache
*WARNING: Using a swap file/partition can decrease the life of your SD Card*
To use swap/compcache you'll need to edit your *.user.conf file which can be opened using any text editor. It should be easy to follow what everything in the file does, but if you can't figure it out SEARCH FIRST and then ask.
To utilize the swap partition you'll have to change
cc_backingswap_en=0 from 0 to 1
OR
linux_swap_en=0 from 0 to 1
Very Advanced (NAND)
NAND refers to the actual phone storage (where Windows resides). This wipes Windows from your phone and writes Android to the internal storage. It's not completely developed yet, but it's getting really far really fast.
There is already a thread HERE that discusses everything you need to know about running Android from NAND.
Upgrading to different builds
Simple Install(no partitions)
Most new builds will just be a system.sqsh file. If thats the case then you'll need to replace the system.sqsh file with the new one. It's also best to delete the data.img file.
If the new build contains a zImagexx-xx-xx or rootfsxx-xx-xx.img, then you'll need to replace those too. When you replace them, make sure to rename them to zImage and rootfs.img, unless theres a new default.txt where you don't have to rename them. Make sure you READ EVERYTHING the thread says about the build so you don't ask questions that have already been asked.
Advanced Install(partitions)
Almost the same as the Simple install but instead you'll just need to place the new system.sqsh file in the android folder and then pay attention to the scrolling text. You'll want to run the installer (Voldn) and when it asks to upgrade press Voldn. You can backup your data, and I would suggest wiping the data also to prevent any bugs.
Problems & Fixes
If your screen looks like it has random dots and things dont look quite right, open the "default.txt" and change board-htckaiser.panel_type=0 to 1, 2, or 3. This depends on your device and you should try each one to get the best result.
If you close the keyboard and the screen is now stuck in landscape, go to Settings > Sound & Display and uncheck Orientation.
If you just upgraded to a new build and are getting popups about things not responding (force closes) then you probably didn't get rid of the data.img file or wipe the data partition. If you have a blank data file/partition and are still getting errors, then look through the builds thread to see if others are having the same problems and if theres a solution.
If you can't get a data connection to work, go into Settings > Wireless Controls > Mobile Networks > Access Poin Names and if there is something present, select it and make sure all the settings are correct for your carrier according to THIS LIST. If there is nothing there, press the menu key (start button) and select New APN and enter the settings manually.
*More when I can think of them.*
FAQThere's a very nice FAQ HERE
loserskater said:
Resereved just in case... maybe FAQ/etc.
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thx for making this loserskater! i found your post through the vogue general section and the file descriptions were exactly what i needed to know.
Hey loserskater! First off great post, I followed your instructions, and unfortunately although linux initiates the boot process it halts giving me the following error: Failed to allocate the storge;
This was using the basic setup I will now try the advance setup with live cd and let you know how it goes..
-b3ck
b3ck said:
Hey loserskater! First off great post, I followed your instructions, and unfortunately although linux initiates the boot process it halts giving me the following error: Failed to allocate the storge;
This was using the basic setup I will now try the advance setup with live cd and let you know how it goes..
-b3ck
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Sorry, I had a couple files mismatched... updating the first post now. Just tested and its working fine now.
exellent thread, im gonna link to it in my sig!!!
loserskater said:
Sorry, I had a couple files mismatched... updating the first post now. Just tested and its working fine now.
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Awesome thanks! Downloading now, I'll let you know how it goes =)
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So far so good, I am looking at the ANDROID animation right now, so quick question since I am running this from an exe from the windows mobile os, is windows mobile still running in the background while I am using the ANDROID part, or does it completely shut down windows and load up the linux os, just wondering.. thanks.
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Everything works great still can't get the 3G part working but I read somewhere that is because the tilt uses a different MHz than t-mobiles 3G, dunno if I can get it to work or not.. any ideas?
-b3ck
So what androids can I use with my HTC Tilt? yours works great, can I use just any of the ones I find on the 2 other forums you liked to in your post?
-b3ck
Great (and much needed) thread, loserskater - THANKS.
I have simple question: just how is the correct *.user.conf file selected? Is there a selection mechanism in system.img, or is there some other mechanism?
Thanks again for the partitioning walkthrough. And Ubuntu 9.10 is pretty darn nice, too!
b3ck said:
So far so good, I am looking at the ANDROID animation right now, so quick question since I am running this from an exe from the windows mobile os, is windows mobile still running in the background while I am using the ANDROID part, or does it completely shut down windows and load up the linux os, just wondering.. thanks.
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When you run Haret, it wipes Windows from memory so it's not running anymore, (although it keeps it on the actual phone storage) then it "reboots" the phone into android. So think of it like this... Windows is on the phone storage and Android is on the SD card. Haret shuts down Windows (keeping it on the phone storage) and then boots up the phone using the SD card in place of the phone storage. When you turn the phone off/reset it will boot back into Windows. (added to first post)
b3ck said:
Everything works great still can't get the 3G part working but I read somewhere that is because the tilt uses a different MHz than t-mobiles 3G, dunno if I can get it to work or not.. any ideas?
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Look in the second post under problems & fixes and make sure you're APN settings for your carrier are correct. I have 3G and I'm on AT&T.
b3ck said:
So what androids can I use with my HTC Tilt? yours works great, can I use just any of the ones I find on the 2 other forums you liked to in your post?
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Look in Kaiser Rom development or the Vogue General forum for builds. Follow my upgrading procedure and you should be OK. If you're having problems with that build look through the thread and see if others are using different zImages, rootfs.img's, etc.
wanderso said:
Great (and much needed) thread, loserskater - THANKS.
I have simple question: just how is the correct *.user.conf file selected? Is there a selection mechanism in system.img, or is there some other mechanism?
Thanks again for the partitioning walkthrough. And Ubuntu 9.10 is pretty darn nice, too!
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Look in the first post under How it works. (just added)
Yes Ubuntu is a very user friendly and popular version of linux. It was my primary OS for awhile and didn't have any problems with it. The best part is if you mess something up, you can just reinstall the OS and start over.
I use unetbootin instead of a live cd. this creates a live usb drive.
1 - download unetbootin
2 - insert a blank usb drive
3 - select ubuntu (the highest numerical) live version and run
4 - when its done reboot your pc
when it first boots look for instructions on how to enter setup usually F2 or Delete
5 - change your startup options so usb is before hdd
6 - save changes
Now it should boot to ubuntu
hope this helps. I havent done this in a while so if I missed something let me know and I'll fix it
Thanks for your help, very much appreciated!
Your the man!!!!!!!!
Thank you sir for this great tutorial!!!! it was the diff between me using android and me wanting to never try it again.
Thanks for great instructions!
I don't know what I did wrong, but the "Voldn" installer did not copy my system.img to the first partition. Only after I manually copied the content I was able to boot.
Question: how big the first partition should be? The system.img is only 74Mb, but all the related to the subject demos suggest to create a 256Mb ext2. Is not it a waste of space on a 2Gb sdcard?
zc2 said:
Thanks for great instructions!
I don't know what I did wrong, but the "Voldn" installer did not copy my system.img to the first partition. Only after I manually copied the content I was able to boot.
Question: how big the first partition should be? The system.img is only 74Mb, but all the related to the subject demos suggest to create a 256Mb ext2. Is not it a waste of space on a 2Gb sdcard?
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You can use two 128 MB partitions to save space. You just don't want to get too small or you'll start having issues
I tried to install Android on my htc touch and it comes up with "Launch a script file. Default path is the same where the executable lives." What do I need to move and where to get it to work? Thanks
Thanks for the answer.
I made 128Mb and 269Mb. After I reboot my Tilt I found the Home and the Green Call button do not work anymore! And some other system settings were changed as well.
I had to run the instaler for three times before I finally got the system working.
This is great!
Could someone alternately host the Starting_Point file please? I have tried to download it multiple times and it doesn't complete ever.
Does anyone else have data access issues? I am unable to get any data with this build
vexersa said:
Does anyone else have data access issues? I am unable to get any data with this build
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check the second post under problems and fixes (last one)
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
This application will let you backup and restore data for third party applications installed on your phone. It’ll also help you install any application from the marketplace before its data is restored, as well as side-load apps from your local computer.
Key features:
• Backup/restore third party app data.
• Install missing apps from marketplace.
• Side-load apps from a directory on your computer.
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Requirements:
• .NET Framework 4.0
• Zune
• Windows Phone SDK 7.1
• Unlocked device
• Permission to access data of applications installed through Marketplace. (Backup/Restore of side-loaded apps will work without this).
The last requirement requires elevated privileges, some custom ROMs such as YukiXDAs ROOTED NoDo ROM and YukiXDA/xboxmod s "Back to the future" ROM (when running pre-mango) got this.
Changelog:
1.0.0.1:
* User interface
* Fixed a few issues related to Mango
1.0.0.0:
* Initial release
This app uses some "unsupported" APIs, so use it at your own risk (Its also a beta, so there might be a few bugs!).
Thanks to:
dazza9075 - For helping me out with beta testing.
Hi there, tried to run the backup on my HD2 running blackSideSeven v2.06.7592 Mango and I get...
Connecting to "Windows Phone 7 Device"...
Connected!
Starting to backup data...
ERROR:System.TypeLoadException: Could not load type 'Microsoft.SmartDevice.Connectivity.RemoteIsolatedStorageException' from assembly 'Microsoft.SmartDevice.Connectivity, Version=10.0.0.0, Culture=neutral, PublicKeyToken=b03f5f7f11d50a3a'.
at Microsoft.SmartDevice.Connectivity.RemoteIsolatedStorageFileEx..ctor(Guid
productId, ConManServer conManServer, String baseLocation)
at Microsoft.SmartDevice.Connectivity.RemoteIsolatedStorageFileEx..ctor(Guid
productId, ConManServer conManServer)
at WP7AppBackup.Utilities.StorageFactory.Get(Device device)
at WP7AppBackup.Operations.ApplicationDataBackup.Run()
at WP7AppBackup.Program.Backup(Device device)
at WP7AppBackup.Program.Main(String[] args)
I am using Win7 x86 with all the listed WP7 unlock tools etc loaded
This program is actually very useful!
So im just going to write down my experience with it which will hopefully help others, my Device is a HD2 running a Rooted Yuki ROM
First thing i did was to setup my Backup folder structure, this makes your life much easier!
i:\wp7\app (so this is where i placed the program above)
i:\wp7\backup (This is where i want the backup to go)
i:\wp7\xap (this is for any sideloaded apps i want installed automatically)
So the other day i wanted to do a backup
opened up command prompt, and navigated to my i:\wp7\app folder
I then typed in this
wp7appbackup -cmd BACKUP -location i:\wp7\backup
That copeied all the data from my installed apps in to my backup folder
I then reflashed my WP7 ROM which as you know deletes everything!
I made sure all my sideloaded apps where in the xap folder
then typed in the following in the command prompt
wp7appbackup -cmd restore -location i:\wp7\backup -sideload i:\wp7\xap -market TRUE
It tells me to unplug my phone
then asks me to run an app it just installed
Then one by one im given the chance to installed all the market place apps i used to have, no more searching!!
once done, i hit the home button, an plug the phone back in, it then goes about putting all the data back on the phone and thats it!
Phone was back to normal with all the apps and their data back where i want them!
Mighty impressed, I feel that a UI might be worth it as some folk on here might not know there way around the command prompt, but ive setup to batch files which make it a bit easier
ill post them on here but remember folks, you will need to change the loaction of you backup folder and XAP folders or they will not work.
oh apparently you cant post batch files, so ive compressed them in to a zip file, extract them to you app folder, edit them, then your ready
have fun people!
edit!
Its probably worth connecting to a WIFI network before you start, some apps need you to connect it to zune or wifi, if you reconnect mid way through restore it wont install the rest of your apps from the marketplace
dr_strangetrick said:
Hi there, tried to run the backup on my HD2 running blackSideSeven v2.06.7592 Mango and I get...
Connecting to "Windows Phone 7 Device"...
Connected!
Starting to backup data...
ERROR:System.TypeLoadException: Could not load type 'Microsoft.SmartDevice.Connectivity.RemoteIsolatedStorageException' from assembly 'Microsoft.SmartDevice.Connectivity, Version=10.0.0.0, Culture=neutral, PublicKeyToken=b03f5f7f11d50a3a'.
at Microsoft.SmartDevice.Connectivity.RemoteIsolatedStorageFileEx..ctor(Guid
productId, ConManServer conManServer, String baseLocation)
at Microsoft.SmartDevice.Connectivity.RemoteIsolatedStorageFileEx..ctor(Guid
productId, ConManServer conManServer)
at WP7AppBackup.Utilities.StorageFactory.Get(Device device)
at WP7AppBackup.Operations.ApplicationDataBackup.Run()
at WP7AppBackup.Program.Backup(Device device)
at WP7AppBackup.Program.Main(String[] args)
I am using Win7 x86 with all the listed WP7 unlock tools etc loaded
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Are you sure you're running the latest developer tools (WPSDK71_Beta2Refresh.zip)?
Microsoft.SmartDevice.Connectivity.dll should be located in "C:\windows\Microsoft.NET\assembly\GAC_MSIL\Microsoft.SmartDevice.Connectivity\v4.0_10.0.0.0__b03f5f7f11d50a3a".
dazza9075 said:
Its probably worth connecting to a WIFI network before you start, some apps need you to connect it to zune or wifi, if you reconnect mid way through restore it wont install the rest of your apps from the marketplace
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I'll add a note about WiFi, thanks .
dr_strangetrick said:
Hi there, tried to run the backup on my HD2 running blackSideSeven v2.06.7592 Mango and I get...
Connecting to "Windows Phone 7 Device"...
Connected!
Starting to backup data...
ERROR:System.TypeLoadException: Could not load type 'Microsoft.SmartDevice.Connectivity.RemoteIsolatedStorageException' from assembly 'Microsoft.SmartDevice.Connectivity, Version=10.0.0.0, Culture=neutral, PublicKeyToken=b03f5f7f11d50a3a'.
at Microsoft.SmartDevice.Connectivity.RemoteIsolatedStorageFileEx..ctor(Guid
productId, ConManServer conManServer, String baseLocation)
at Microsoft.SmartDevice.Connectivity.RemoteIsolatedStorageFileEx..ctor(Guid
productId, ConManServer conManServer)
at WP7AppBackup.Utilities.StorageFactory.Get(Device device)
at WP7AppBackup.Operations.ApplicationDataBackup.Run()
at WP7AppBackup.Program.Backup(Device device)
at WP7AppBackup.Program.Main(String[] args)
I am using Win7 x86 with all the listed WP7 unlock tools etc loaded
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Indeed, completely remove your 7.1 SDK, then reinstall the beta 2, you may have the beta1 package which doesnt work
Hi again, upgrading the SDK and all seems ok (not tried a restore yet)
But during the backup I get a few ACCESS DENIED messages and it crashed out backing up Navigon with...
ERROR:System.UnauthorizedAccessException: Access to the path 'Brunnel.nfs' is denied.
at System.IO.Directory.DeleteHelper(String fullPath, String userPath, Boolean
recursive)
at System.IO.Directory.Delete(String fullPath, String userPath, Boolean recursive)
at WP7AppBackup.Operations.ApplicationDataBackup.Run()
at WP7AppBackup.Program.Backup(Device device)
at WP7AppBackup.Program.Main(String[] args)
You have to re-configure your permissions in order to backup or restore Marketplace apps.
Im not bothered with backing up Navigon as I can reload etc but is it possible to have a method of skipping apps or a selection list so we can just backup the apps we want?
Thanks anyway
dr_strangetrick said:
Hi again, upgrading the SDK and all seems ok (not tried a restore yet)
But during the backup I get a few ACCESS DENIED messages and it crashed out backing up Navigon with...
ERROR:System.UnauthorizedAccessException: Access to the path 'Brunnel.nfs' is denied.
at System.IO.Directory.DeleteHelper(String fullPath, String userPath, Boolean
recursive)
at System.IO.Directory.Delete(String fullPath, String userPath, Boolean recursive)
at WP7AppBackup.Operations.ApplicationDataBackup.Run()
at WP7AppBackup.Program.Backup(Device device)
at WP7AppBackup.Program.Main(String[] args)
You have to re-configure your permissions in order to backup or restore Marketplace apps.
Im not bothered with backing up Navigon as I can reload etc but is it possible to have a method of skipping apps or a selection list so we can just backup the apps we want?
Thanks anyway
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Hi
Thanks for the bug report. I've been busy with other apps the past few days, so I haven't had the time to take a look at it yet. But its crashing while trying to remove temp files from your computer, so it shouldn't be to hard to solve .
I've been working some on an UI for the app, see the attachment for a sneak peek. Although I'll probably change the color of the background and maybe remove/change the WP7 logo. I don't want to confuse/upset anyone by making it look to much like an official app .
Thanks Ooije, I have just remembered...
Brunnel.nfs is a file I copied manually to my device (HD2 running Mango) I emailed the file to myself then used Touch Explorer to copy and paste to the Navigon folder.
I don't know if Brunnel.nfs has some weird set of file permissions because if was copied info the system via the back door.
Just seems odd the backup ran fine until if hit this file.
when i try to backup i am getting this following error
P:\Wp7\app>wp7appbackup -cmd BACKUP -location p:\wp7\backup
WP7AppBackup.exe 1.0.0.0
==============================
This tool uses an undocumented method to backup and restore application data for
third party applications. Use this tool at your own risk! The author takes no r
esponsibility for anything that might happen by using this tool.
==============================
Connecting to "Windows Phone Device"...
Connected!
ERROR: The path "p:\wp7\backup" is not empty!
dr_strangetrick said:
Thanks Ooije, I have just remembered...
Brunnel.nfs is a file I copied manually to my device (HD2 running Mango) I emailed the file to myself then used Touch Explorer to copy and paste to the Navigon folder.
I don't know if Brunnel.nfs has some weird set of file permissions because if was copied info the system via the back door.
Just seems odd the backup ran fine until if hit this file.
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Ok, thanks for the info .
svvv said:
when i try to backup i am getting this following error
P:\Wp7\app>wp7appbackup -cmd BACKUP -location p:\wp7\backup
WP7AppBackup.exe 1.0.0.0
==============================
This tool uses an undocumented method to backup and restore application data for
third party applications. Use this tool at your own risk! The author takes no r
esponsibility for anything that might happen by using this tool.
==============================
Connecting to "Windows Phone Device"...
Connected!
ERROR: The path "p:\wp7\backup" is not empty!
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Looks like the folder you are trying to store the backup in (p:\wp7\backup) contains other files. Specify another path such as "p:\wp7\backup\2011-09-04" and it'll probably work .
I'm running Mango currently so I'll figure the elevated privileges part out on my own.
But will this allow me to move app data from from device to another or is is still restricted to the same device? I'm waiting for a backup solution like this.
Just to let you know I did the backup on my HD2 running Yuki Mango 7712 and I now have the Back to the future 7720 Mango and the restore worked fine.
looking at how this works I would say it does not matter which device you backup and restore to as it sends all the files directly into the isolated storage instead of a full device backup so should be fine.
I have to ask a few questions
I assume this backs up games and their save settings (save points in games), as this is the big one for me. I hate nuking a phone, redownloading/sideloading my games to have to start all over and go through 10-20 levels to get back to where I was.
1. Will this do this ?
2. Will this restore to a different phone ?
My screen is cracked, I am calling insurance on Tuesday/Wendsday. If this will backup all my apps/games/ etc and restore them to my new phone once I am on the same version of software (Currently on Mango 7720.68 and I will update my phone with the same).
Just want to know if this will help me move all my settings to a new phone.
3. When will the GUI version be out ? Looks cool so far...
dr_strangetrick said:
Just to let you know I did the backup on my HD2 running Yuki Mango 7712 and I now have the Back to the future 7720 Mango and the restore worked fine.
looking at how this works I would say it does not matter which device you backup and restore to as it sends all the files directly into the isolated storage instead of a full device backup so should be fine.
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Yes, most apps will work. In theory there could be a few apps which reads stuff like device ID, available RAM size and store that info in the app settings. In such cases something might not work as expected .
Do you have any apps installed from the marketplace? I haven't managed to get the elevated privileges ("root") working in Mango. So it would be great to know if anyone else succeeded .
DavidinCT said:
I have to ask a few questions
I assume this backs up games and their save settings (save points in games), as this is the big one for me. I hate nuking a phone, redownloading/sideloading my games to have to start all over and go through 10-20 levels to get back to where I was.
1. Will this do this ?
2. Will this restore to a different phone ?
My screen is cracked, I am calling insurance on Tuesday/Wendsday. If this will backup all my apps/games/ etc and restore them to my new phone once I am on the same version of software (Currently on Mango 7720.68 and I will update my phone with the same).
Just want to know if this will help me move all my settings to a new phone.
3. When will the GUI version be out ? Looks cool so far...
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1. As long as you have enough permissions on the phone (see my comment above).
2. See my and dr_strangetrick comments above.
3. "When its done" . I have other projects with higher priority .
Can't wait to get the GUI for this app, seems incredibly useful. It just took me over an hour to input all my TV shows for prime tv and when I flash a new (hopefully) updated ROM it'd be a huge timesaver to use your app. Thanks for all your hard work .
Hi Ooije, in preparation for my reload I uninstalled all apps that I did not need backing up and when I ran the backup it gave me 10 zip files but 4 were empty.
I did not have any market place apps installed at the time but the backup picked up on Angry Birds, Board Express, Endomondo, Brick Breaker and Bubble Birds and they all restored fine and my scores, levels, settings and history all worked fine.
I don't know what the other 4 items were, the backup got everything I wanted and as the restore worked I deleted the log files and backup files (sorry)
So perhaps some 'built in' apps appear as third party, maybe I dont know but this works fine.
There is another backup tool on this forum but it does not work on the HD2 (it should now I am on the new Mango) but yours does
I had a SMS backup&restore app on my galaxy S. I created a .XML backup file of my messages and have the file in my gmail. Can I use this app to restore the messages to my omnia 7?
dr_strangetrick said:
Hi Ooije, in preparation for my reload I uninstalled all apps that I did not need backing up and when I ran the backup it gave me 10 zip files but 4 were empty.
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The application creates empty zip files for apps without data. That way it knows which apps to install from the marketplace. It'll also create empty zip files for apps it doesn't have access to do a backup on (for the same reason).
xCTRL said:
I had a SMS backup&restore app on my galaxy S. I created a .XML backup file of my messages and have the file in my gmail. Can I use this app to restore the messages to my omnia 7?
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No. This app only supports third party app data.
Ooije said:
No. This app only supports third party app data.
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Does anyone know an app that backsup SMS, etc ? that works like this app (Not tied to a phone)
Thanks for clearing that up Ooije, makes sense now you have explained it
hi guys,i must change my rom but i have a problem with Real Racing ,is this any way to do a full backup,i won,t restart from zero this play again
Titanium backup
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UtkarshGupta said:
Titanium backup
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i,m afraid titanium daose.n save my profile ,i.v had this experience with nova3 ,saving apk+data but after it I was forced to start from scratch.
Go into /android/data/com.eagames.r3_row/ then back up doc folder.
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thanks my friend ,is it sure? have you tested it?
I really think by the name of the files in the folder. After flashing oprn titanium backup and change the android id back if it has been changed.
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I think I can confirm as there are some save games out there
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Is there any way of backing up the download data.. its not there in /android/data/com.eagames.r3_row/ (just 5Mb of save-game data i guess)..,
cus i have no intention of downloading whole over again..... i need to do a wipe cache/factory reset via CWM... since it not there in the usual location i'm worried..
Yeah its possible go to my files then settings and enable show hidden files
now go to android / data from your device and copy the folder to your micro sd
wait it to finish it will take some time due to the size of the game
now connect your phone to pc and backup the game data to your pc from your sd
you can check the size its about 1.97 gb .
Hope it help
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No . Open my files and enable show hidden files. Then rename .depot folder in the com.eaggames.... folder to anything like 123. Then copy it to pc. When you wanna restore just rename it back to .depot .. windows doesn't read .files.
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UtkarshGupta said:
No . Open my files and enable show hidden files. Then rename .depot folder in the com.eaggames.... folder to anything like 123. Then copy it to pc. When you wanna restore just rename it back to .depot .. windows doesn't read .files.
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Really frustrating games like this still do not have cloud saves in this day an age... especially when you pay actual money on in game currency.
babak said:
hi guys,i must change my rom but i have a problem with Real Racing ,is this any way to do a full backup,i won,t restart from zero this play again
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Go backup pro will save the apk file + the data of it ( like profiles and game settings ) so no worries nothing will be lost
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device : note2
ROM : cm10.1 nightly
kernel : RedPill 1.47
modem : DLK7
recovery : TWRP
Real racing 3 supports cloud saving. Just go into options (clog icon) then in the upper right corner theres an option to manage saved games in the cloud. Be sure to link your facebook account so you can download your save fine in the new rom.
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This may give you some help not sure but you could go trough it once.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1461755
OR TRY THIS
Hands up if you've ever had the following problem...
Your Android is almost completely full. The SD card is splitting at the seams as it tries to hold all your data. But, you can't uninstall any of your enormous games. Why? Because you'll lose your save files.
Well, put your hands down. A solution is here.
Thanks to a new app called Carbon, you can back up and restore Android app data. It's free, it's easy to use, and you don't need to root your 'droid device to use it.
You can grab the app from Google Play here, then follow our step-by-step guide to backing up and restoring save games on Android.
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First things first, you need to download a couple of things. On your Android, grab the free Carbon - App Sync and Backup app from Google Play.
On your computer, get Carbon Desktop. It's free, and works on Windows, Mac, and Linux.
Launch both apps, and then connect your Android device to your computer over USB.
You will be asked to enable USB debugging on your Android. It's supposed to be for development use only, but Carbon needs it to send the backup data to your PC.
Carbon should bounce you to the necessary options screen. If it doesn't, just go into 'settings', choose 'Developer options', and find 'USB debugging'.
If all has gone well, the Android app will now show a list of all the apps you have installed on your device. It's simply a case of picking the apps you want to back up by hitting the checkboxes.
If you choose 'App Data Only' (at the bottom of the screen), Carbon will only keep your save game, and not the app itself. This will make your backup file smaller, but it means you'll need to re-download your apps from Google Play.
When you've picked the appropriate games, hit 'Backup'.
Now, it's time to choose where you want to store your backup file.
Note that most of these options - like Schedule Backup, Dropbox, and Google Drive - only work on the premium version of Carbon.
But, you can back up to your computer for free. Just choose 'USB Storage' while your 'droid device is connected to your PC or Mac.
We're done. You can now delete the game from your Android smartphone or tablet safe in the knowledge that your save game has been backed up.
Okay. We deleted Bad Piggies and then downloaded the app from Google Play again.
Now all you need to do is plug your Android device into your computer, load up the Android app, and choose the 'Restore and Sync' tab. Pick 'USB Storage', or choose the cloud solution you used in step 4.
Tick the apps whose save games you want to recover, and hit 'Restore'. Your save file will transfer from your PC to your Android, and your in-game progress will be restored.
You dont need root or anything. There is a save file on the net with 9999999 credits. Just google real racing 3 save file. If i find it on my oc i will link it
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1. Install Real Racing 3 and start, then quit (delete them from the multitasking)
2. Unzip the downloaded files and copy and replace the files from the
"Documents" folder to/ sdcard/Android/data/com.ea.games.r3_na/doc.
Overwrite the existing data.
!!PLEASE MAKE A BACKUP OF YOUR FOLDER FIRST!!
Then start game and be happy.
There another user name.
Just logout and login again. (facebook acc)
http://www25.zippyshare.com/v/60200005/file.html
Tested and works
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thanks guys, the final solution for me was cloud on facebook ,carbon is nice but i can,t use my pc for these operations and i would,t some file for infite credts because i like ti soffer and win ,hahhaha....
Has Anyone considered manually backing up the data/obb folder on the sd card and using titanium backup for the apk and savefiles worked for me....
Note 2,
Rom = Omega 16
([email protected] black,[email protected] pack)
Kernel = Perseus 35
(Cpu [email protected],Gpu [email protected])
Don't the online save work? I have cloud saving on mine?
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You save my game!!!!
UtkarshGupta said:
Go into /android/data/com.eagames.r3_row/ then back up doc folder.
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Thankyou very much, I install a diferent rom thinking save data was uploaded to facebook, more than 10 hours of gameplay just by coping the doc folder from 0/android/data to /android/data/:cyclops:
backup doesnt work..
Hi,
Its a bit complicated here but as of new update i did copy whole doc folder to my Pc.
I attempted to install update but i could not because it was showing 100% and it wasnt doing anything in update screen. Then i connected to my pc and noticed all files from Doc folder are missing (deleted by updateer?)
So i uninstalled the game and installed over again. Fine game was working but every time i paste the backup folder doc to replace it on my phone, game would just delete it so i m back to lv1..
Please help,
using Galaxy S2
Easy way back up your Real Racing3 data is:
1. In game, seetings login with your Facebook account
2. Click in seetings on Cloud Save
3. Click on Upload To Cloud
That´s all!!!
When you are loging with your facebook acount on other android device in this game and click on Load From Cloud than your save data and your progresion is there
WARNING! THE BELOW PROCEDURE IS A ONE DIRTY HACK.
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING AND AS ALWAYS BACKUP YOUR FILES. IF YOU HAVE ANY DOUBT, YOU KNOW YOUR WAY OUT.
YOU ARE CHOOSING TO MAKE THE MODIFICATIONS. I WILL NOT BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY LOSS OR CORRUPTION OF YOUR DATA AND ANY MISBEHAVING OF YOUR DEVICE.
ALSO PLEASE DON'T REPORT BUGS TO THE DEVELOPER OF THE APP BEING USED HERE. THE APP WAS NOT DESGINED TO BE USED THIS WAY AND MAY NOT WORK AS EXPECTED.
Hello, everyone, i was just fiddling with many tools that increase memory size, which basically is move the files to external sdcard one way or another.
Most of these solutions required to have a second partition, and so does Link2SD, but i liked Link2SD interface, and wanted to find a way to use it to create links without having to partition my sdcard at least in real, so i began testing commands in the terminal emulator and finally found a way to do so.
This does not require to format or touch the partitions, just a file is created on the sdcard which will hold all the apps. While this is nothing but a simple mounting of a somewhat virtual filesystem it works for me.
And the best part is the file size can be increased or decreased by simply typing two commands, so within few minutes you can make room for more apps or your other files.
The only limitation being the filesystem that can't handle < 4gb files.
But hey if you don't have that big sdcard, or don't need that much space for apps, then you are good, right?
If your sdcard is bigger than 8gb then you are good with a partition. but people with lesser size of sdcard have to choose between apps or their other files. and maybe this can somehow be helpful to them. .
Requirements:
*A non-partitoned external sdcard.
*Busybox symlinked, terminal emulator and root access
*Any kernel with init.d and ofcourse ext4 support
*Any rom should work, I'm using cm7.2. Just make sure other methods,scripts are not installed to avoid conflicts
*Basic knowledge of commands, and the terminal
*Oops, how could i forgot Link2SD.
Procedure:
*Backup your important files, while this method doesn't require formatting or touching partitions. I cannot guarantee anything, plus i can say that i warned you to backup your files, incase you screw up.
*Decide how much space you want for the *virtual* second partition file, although you can increase/decrease it later. It is good to allocate needed space beforehand.
After you got that going, it's time to get the hands dirty with the terminal emulator
*Open up the terminal emulator emulator and type
Code:
su
Grant it superuser access if you havent already, then you will drop to root shell "#"
We are now going to create a file, that we will use as our *virtual* second partition. Make sure you have enough needed free space for the creation of the file.
If you are familiar with how dd works, you can adjust the commands yourself.
busybox dd bs=16M count=n if=/dev/zero of=/sdcard/sdext.img
For starters, just divide the size required in mb by 16 and substitute the value of n in count.
WARNING! dd can be very dangerous , double check the command you typed, and yes, the commands are case sensitive
I will use 128mb as example: 128/16 would be 8, so i will type.
Code:
busybox dd bs=16M count=8 if=/dev/zero of=/sdcard/sdext.img
Wait for sometime, now that that will create a 128mb file named sdext.img in top folder of your sdcard.
Now we need to create a ext4 filesystem in our newly created sdext.img.
Just simply type and hit enter
Code:
mke2fs -T ext4 /sdcard/sdext.img
You will get something like, this
/sdcard/sdext.img is not a a block special device.
Proceed anyway?(y,n)
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That is quite normal, just type "y" without quotes of course, and hit enter then wait for the creation to complete.
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Journaling:
Journaling is mostly enabled by default, but it can be disabled at the creation but there's no need to, as we will be writing, when linking only. and it does not quite impact the read speed, plus it's safer to not disable. Unless you are planning to move apps data files and are going to use apps which perform heavvy I/O on their data files(the files that are in /data/data/appname), which most of the apps don't. you will be fine with journaling enabled. You can disable if you want but don't ask me how to.
That's it for the terminal part. now you can quit terminal emulator and install Link2SD if you haven't already.
Now if you open Link2SD then tap Menu, and select Storage info you will see that SD card 2nd part is not detected.
That will soon change.
The below should be pretty starightforward, and you probably have done it many times, so i won't go into details.
Download the attacted zip file put into top folder of your sdcard.
Reboot to CWM recovery. Make sure /system and sdcard are mounted.
Install the zip from the sdcard, and reboot to system.
After booting is completed, open Link2SD and check the Storage Info again. The second partition should be detected.
Wait! we are not done, yet.
First check that media scanner works, by opening gallery or camera.
Then test that the linking works, by selecting "User" filter on the Link2SD page and linking some common apps and opening them.
Now, reboot to make sure that the apps are not lost on reboot.
The above issues shouldn't hopefully happen, but we are testing it just to be sure. In any case if the above issue happens, please describe the problem clearly and don't forget to take a logcat.
After all this you can link other apps too provided that you won't come to hit me incase anything wrong happens.
Basic options works fine like creating and removing links, cleaning up, but i haven't tested them all.
Some things to consider.
You see the below screenshot.
NEVER EVER MAKE THE MISTAKE OF TAPPING "Recreate mount scripts".
It will try to detect primary second partition on the external sdcard, which we don't have and that could cause undesirable behavior.
If Link2SD is having trouble detecting the partition. dump a logcat here, and i will see what i can do.
Do not umount your sdcard.
Make sure apps like clean master don't clean itself by deleting the image file.
And it is possible to resize the image after creating it. Instructions to that will come later.
Request to linux ninjas: Please help by improving the init.d sh script used to make this work. it can be found in /system/etc/init.d/01mountsdextimg after installing.
As it currently stands it is a one big hairy mess.
Big thanks to developers of Link2SD, Android Terminal Emulator, Busybox, CWM and all others.
The countless sites on the internet where i learned most of the stuffs from.
(°_o) said:
Hello, everyone, i was..
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Plz post the procedure Sir.....who r u waiting for....its like You show some sweets, and asking that you eat or not.
imElectronica said:
Plz post the procedure Sir.....who r u waiting for....its like You show some sweets, and asking that you eat or not.
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I'm sorry, actually, i posted this right after it looked like it was working,
But then i rebooted, but the apps were lost after reboot, :0
After many hours of tweaking i finally managed to get it work somehow, but then the media scanner was broken.
So, i just let it be for yesterday, and today i managed to fix it too.
I will just edit the OP with procedure , just give me few more days hehe :cyclops:
imElectronica said:
Plz post the procedure Sir.....who r u waiting for....its like You show some sweets, and asking that you eat or not.
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Updated the OP. Procedure is up.
(°_o) said:
Updated the OP. Procedure is up.
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which rom u r using ?? and font ??
imElectronica said:
which rom u r using ?? and font ??
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rom is cm7 and font is droid sans..
(°_o) said:
rom is cm7 and font is droid sans..
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rom link plz...is there any bug
@op : after flashing zip file , Link2SD didnt detect second partition.
i'm using CM7.2rc4 based Reincarnation V6
kevin_tn said:
@op : after flashing zip file , Link2SD didnt detect second partition.
i'm using CM7.2rc4 based Reincarnation V6
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did you follow the steps correctly?
and please upload a logcat
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did you follow the steps correctly?
and please upload a logcat
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sorry i can not take a logcat.
i'm using angpyshar kernel , and Pure Performance X script.
any conflicts ??
kevin_tn said:
sorry i can not take a logcat.
i'm using angpyshar kernel , and Pure Performance X script.
any conflicts ??
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you can just open terminal emulator.. drop to root shell with su
and type
logcat > /sdcard/log.txt
it will keep going, just close the terminal emulator..
and upload the log.txt anywhere..
i cannot say anything for sure without logcat..