i am running the era legendary rc 2.2. should i upgraded to the el30? and 2nd question is i watch the review on el30 is it a big upgrade or should i just go to ics?
dtruth313 said:
i am running the era legendary rc 2.2. should i upgraded to the el30? and 2nd question is i watch the review on el30 is it a big upgrade or should i just go to ics?
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Not really a big upgrade... just a new modem and completely removed carrier iq... new call screen... just flash one of the el30 custom roms and try it out... I'm running sleeper... cm9 is AMAZING though and if you haven't tried it I suggest you do... viper rom is also planning on releasing an aosp ics rom too! Epic is getting some love from the devs these days! Just make a backup of your current setup and flash away... if you don't like it, your current setup is just a restore away!
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thanks i did it. but i miss my legendary. which one are you running? would i be able to ask qbking 77 what he is running. or is that a rule that we cant ask?
another question
it may be a dumb one. but when i restore my app. and i move them back to my sd card is the app being double? or is it just replacing the app from before?
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it may be a dumb one. but when i restore my app. and i move them back to my sd card is the app being double? or is it just replacing the app from before?
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AFAIK, the app is not "doubled" but moved from the internal memory to the SD card, or at least as much is possible to be moved
If unsure, check your internal space before moving the app, and then after, and you should see additional space on the internal after the moving of the APP to the SD card
To answer both your questions qbking77 is currently running CM9 but changes often to make videos so may be on 5 different ROMs in one day.
If your apps are in the system\app folder it replaces them. If your app is somehow in the \data folder and you flash something that adds it to the system folder you will have 2 copies.
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thanks again. with the rom you running do all your apps work? i have the rom on my sd card. have not flash it not sure if all the apps will still work. i have cm9 on my touchpad. just waiting on the fixes to hit.
and on question i know it is a noob question. but how can i change my signature. lol
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I am runnning Gb 2.3.3 kings style and want to add a mp3 track to my boot animation but I dont think the rom allows this.. I have it working on a nandroid of a sense Rom (koni) so I know the files are good.. Guess I am asking 1) is it possible on the gb rom 2)if it is possible what do I need to do differently for my gb rom.
out side of the files going to :system\media
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I am runnning Gb 2.3.3 kings style and want to add a mp3 track to my boot animation but I dont think the rom allows this.. I have it working on a nandroid of a sense Rom (koni) so I know the files are good.. Guess I am asking 1) is it possible on the gb rom 2)if it is possible what do I need to do differently for my gb rom.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1048231
Try that out, teh roxxorz just posted that a few days ago. That should be what you need.
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Cool ill try. But not to sure if I can use adj to push that file cause my hboot version is 2.1. Ihave been unable to pushboot any thing cause of this. Is there any way around it.... thanks for the post
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wooo hoooo... thank you... can I delete the bootsnd.sn file of my sdcard now that my phone is set up to allow bootsounds. ( to much crap on my sd card )
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wooo hoooo... thank you... can I delete the bootsnd.sn file of my sdcard now that my phone is set up to allow bootsounds. ( to much crap on my sd card )
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Glad his directions worked for you. I actually haven't looked thru the instructions with too much detail, because I prefer a silent boot. I would assume you can delete the file though, as I'm assuming you had to copy the file to the system folder anyways. If you delete it, and it longer works, at least you'll know what to put back, lol.
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Okay well today I flashed MIUI 1.6.10 Both OsiMood's and MIUI.us. I was messing around and I noticed Theme Manager wasn't working. The stock theme that came with MIUI 1.6.10 was horribly ugly, and thought I why not flash back to MIUI 1.5.20. So I did and I flashed without wiping like I normally do when a MIUI Rom comes out. I then noticed Theme manager wasn't working on that version either so I restored my backup that I created before I flashed over from 1.6.10 to 1.5.20 and now my phone won't read the apps on my SDcard. Please help me I don't want to do any super wipes or anything and lose my app datas. All the apps show up on the home screen but they don't have the original images and when I click them they say "Application not installed on your phone." How would I get the rom to read the apks off my sdcard that I previously installed or how can I fix this. Any suggestions would help. Thanks ahead :'(
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Okay well today I flashed MIUI 1.6.10 Both OsiMood's and MIUI.us. I was messing around and I noticed Theme Manager wasn't working. The stock theme that came with MIUI 1.6.10 was horribly ugly, and thought I why not flash back to MIUI 1.5.20. So I did and I flashed without wiping like I normally do when a MIUI Rom comes out. I then noticed Theme manager wasn't working on that version either so I restored my backup that I created before I flashed over from 1.6.10 to 1.5.20 and now my phone won't read the apps on my SDcard. Please help me I don't want to do any super wipes or anything and lose my app datas. All the apps show up on the home screen but they don't have the original images and when I click them they say "Application not installed on your phone." How would I get the rom to read the apks off my sdcard that I previously installed or how can I fix this. Any suggestions would help. Thanks ahead :'(
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For some odd reason when I reinstall the app from the market the data still seems to exist but it creates another apk on my phone leaving me 2 apps of the same kind. If it is any help I flashed from a higher build of MIUI to a lower without flashing. How could I fix!? :'(
Can anybody help with this issue.. Please I'm crying right now b/c I can't find a way around.. :'(
stop crying. superwipe, install new rom and use your titanium backup to restore apps and data....
Lil *****
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Lil *****
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Wow dude really... I know if that was me I would be freaking out its an expensive phone and some of us don't have the luxury to just buy another one . But to OP just try Superwipe and if that doesn't work maybe your sd card fried but I doubt that but just to make sure see if your computer can r/w to the sd card..
Edit: when you use superwipe it doesn't wipe the data from your SD card so all your apps you backed with titanium backup will still be there? Their? They're? I'm pretty sure is there... there..
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Never mind and btw it wasn't my problem it was my girlfriends problem and I fixed it. She posted this in the forums on my account so for all you little kids calling her a *****, get a girlfriend that will at least make an effort to root and switch between roms on her phone, and tell me she won't **** up a few times. Thanks for those who were respectful in this situation. (+Rep)
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Never mind and btw it wasn't my problem it was my girlfriends problem and I fixed it. She posted this in the forums on my account so for all you little kids calling her a *****, get a girlfriend that will at least make an effort to root and switch between roms on her phone, and tell me she won't **** up a few times. Thanks for those who were respectful in this situation. (+Rep)
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I AM VS4's got you there
I have installed both AOSP and CM10 JB and in both ROMS I can't access my SD card. I have asked why in the respective threads with no response. Any reason (probably something easy and dumb) for this? I'm getting ready to just return to FF18...
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I have installed both AOSP and CM10 JB and in both ROMS I can't access my SD card. I have asked why in the respective threads with no response. Any reason (probably something easy and dumb) for this? I'm getting ready to just return to FF18...
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d/l es file manager once d/l'd open it hit the favorites then the phone icon and look for extsdcard and everything should be there
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Thanks... and disregard. For whatever reason, it started showing up in one of my explorers... should be good now.
I have a Sprint Epic 4G touch model SPH D710..I flashed the QB KIng 77 How To update 4.1.2 non rooted--Any advice on how to root? The how to all show while running ICS...Any advice or direction would be greatly appreciated
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I have a Sprint Epic 4G touch model SPH D710..I flashed the QB KIng 77 How To update 4.1.2 non rooted--Any advice on how to root? The how to all show while running ICS...Any advice or direction would be greatly appreciated
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FL16 One Clicks are easiest. Try the Rooted Restore or Nodata (depending on if you're already on that version)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2063904
So that will allow me to root?
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So that will allow me to root?
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Those are already rooted.
That's what he was telling you. :beer:
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So how do I get mine rooted? Again sorry for being so new... I've flashed that 4.1.2 from the qb king video but have found no help with how to on my epic 4g touch running 4.1.2. They all say ics? Is there a chance I did it already? What about those super one clicks? Again don't mean to be stupid just new and want to get it right. I thanks for all the help so far. I'll get it down.
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So how do I get mine rooted? Again sorry for being so new... I've flashed that 4.1.2 from the qb king video but have found no help with how to on my epic 4g touch running 4.1.2. They all say ics? Is there a chance I did it already? What about those super one clicks? Again don't mean to be stupid just new and want to get it right. I thanks for all the help so far. I'll get it down.
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I am posting this despite how new you are.
I will outline exactly how this should work.
go here. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2050297
Download the attached apk.
Make sure that you have unknown sources enabled in setting/security
Install the apk
Run the app
scroll down to 'Root device' and tap it.
Let it do its thing and if it doesn't automatically reboot after I would say 8 to 10 minutes, reboot the phone.
You should be rooted.
Do not do anything else other than what I listed unless you read the entire thread i posted for you.
Not allowed to flash clockwork?
Thanks for the advice and now at the point to flash clockwork rom manager and it says device unsupported? Any ideas?
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Thanks for the advice and now at the point to flash clockwork rom manager and it says device unsupported? Any ideas?
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You can't do it from ROM manager. Like I said, Don't do anything else.
Read the forums.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1761666
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1525495
DO NOT USE ROM MANAGER! There was that specific enough. It does NOT work with our device and well likely create an expensive paper weight for you.
Stop, read the stickies and how to s. Search is your friend.
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This thread should have been done after garwynn said to use the one-click listed... that is the answer to rooting this phone, especially for the new folks!! Once your rooted you can use mobile odin to flash a cwm kernel if you wanna go to a custom rom.
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Thanks so much... Gonna try that now the step by step helped. Again sorry for being so green but I'll get it. And again... Thanks... By the way have any recommendations for roms for the epic 4g touch.???
btoddweber said:
Thanks so much... Gonna try that now the step by step helped. Again sorry for being so green but I'll get it. And again... Thanks... By the way have any recommendations for roms for the epic 4g touch.???
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Jellyverse
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I am posting this despite how new you are.
I will outline exactly how this should work.
go here. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2050297
Download the attached apk.
Make sure that you have unknown sources enabled in setting/security
Install the apk
Run the app
scroll down to 'Root device' and tap it.
Let it do its thing and if it doesn't automatically reboot after I would say 8 to 10 minutes, reboot the phone.
You should be rooted.
Do not do anything else other than what I listed unless you read the entire thread i posted for you.
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It's nice to see people actually help noobs out. It all seems so easy once you understand how it works but it can be overwhelming and a little verbose. Especially, the instructions for the Roms I started with and hoping inside that you don't brick your phone on the first try.
I do thank you all for the help. I did somewhat mess it up but recovered and flashed rooted ics and agat recovery. So thanks again. Can't wait to start flashing. By the way I was in recovery to create nan backup and it says sd-ext not found sd-ext skipped shows md5 then complete? Is that normal? Or should I be able to see it on sd? It seems as though it has taken up space but wanting to be sure? However.. Thanks so much
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I do thank you all for the help. I did somewhat mess it up but recovered and flashed rooted ics and agat recovery. So thanks again. Can't wait to start flashing. By the way I was in recovery to create nan backup and it says sd-ext not found sd-ext skipped shows md5 then complete? Is that normal? Or should I be able to see it on sd? It seems as though it has taken up space but wanting to be sure? However.. Thanks so much
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That's for if you have an a2sd partition on your sd card.
I like to break stuff!
So its ok? That means it is on my sd? Just trying to be sure since the backup isn't obvious by name. Maybe it is but I haven't seen it. Or maybe I've overlooked it? Any advice on what it would be labeled as?
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btoddweber said:
So its ok? That means it is on my sd? Just trying to be sure since the backup isn't obvious by name. Maybe it is but I haven't seen it. Or maybe I've overlooked it? Any advice on what it would be labeled as?
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No it skipped the sd-ext partition during backup since it doesnt exist. Your backup location depends on if you chose backup to internal or external
I like to break stuff!
It doesn't let me choose external and also now I cannot move aps to my sd card? Says unable to move ap? Is that due to flashing the new recovery? I followed the steps and it rebooted correctly however now it saves nandroid to my internal only and won't allow apps to be moved to sd? Any advice? I've looked all over and am somewhat confused.
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Oh, and when I search "my files". I come across a backup ext sd? Shows nandroid and stuff etc..inside but never was optioned to put on ex sd. However still can't move apps to sd
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btoddweber said:
Oh, and when I search "my files". I come across a backup ext sd? Shows nandroid and stuff etc..inside but never was optioned to put on ex sd. However still can't move apps to sd
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Depending on the cwm version It does it automatically if you just choose backup but it should give you option in backup menu below to backup to internal sd card. On my phone it's always been on extSd/clockworkmod/backup.
If you Mobile Odin agats New FL16 repack, it gives you option for sure
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Hey Guys,
So After all of the recent questions and concerns I have seen and answered, I have decided to make a thread to help users understand the new file structure of android 4.2.x. I hope this will help those of you with questions and concerns and make for a smoother transition from 4.1.x and touch wiz roms.
I will break this into three categories........
First I will explain what the file system is and why it is present and how it affects you......
Second is if you haven't yet but are planning on making the jump to 4.2.x.
Third will be if you have already made the jump without doing your homework. (For those of you wondering where your files are, wondering why your sd card was formatted, or cant find your recovery backups..... This section is for you!!)
Section 1.)
What is the new file system and what the hell is this /0 folder?
With Android 4.2, Google introduced multiple users as a new feature. In order to accommodate multiple users, Google is now giving each user their own folder for storage. What happens is 4.2 uses an emulator to make different users and uses the /0 folder as the default users storage on the sd card. It doesn't recognize anything on the root of the sd card only whats in /0. To support multi-user capabilities this will be the norm... for each user, there will be a sequentially numbered folder in /data/media (/data/media/0, /data/media/1)...
And for each user, within Android, this will be symlinked to /sdcard & /storage/sdcard0... for user 1, /sdcard = /storage/sdcard0 = /data/media/0... for user 2, /sdcard = /storage/sdcard0 = /data/media/0...
These are emulated storage points... /data/media/0 = /storage/emulated/0, /data/media/1 = /storage/emulated/1
Without root access, each user will just see /sdcard/ and will not be able to access the other emulated storage points...
In the recovery mode, however, /sdcard is mapped to /data/media which is why you need to navigate to the "0" folder to see your files!
So in order to access your internal storage files they will be in data/media/0. So for example to access the backup location In titanium backup after you flash navigate to data/media/0/TitaniumBackup. (Thanks to ktetreault)
That being said, If you already flashed a 4.2 rom without preparation, your files aren't lost they are just inaccessible they are just not in the proper place for 4.2 to see them.
So now that we have all the technical stuff out of the way...... Lets get into how to either prevent or fix this issue.
Section 2.)
Preparing to flash a 4.2 rom from a touch wiz rom or an aosp 4.1.x based rom.
Okay, so you have touch wiz or aosp 4.1.x of some sort and your ready to try out the goodness of 4.2?
First backup your ext sd card to your pc or if a pc is unavailable (and your willing to take a risk) use a file explorer on your phone such as Es file explorer from the market to transfer the contents of the ext sd card to your internal sd card. I highly suggest avoiding using the phone as some hiccups can occur. I have done it successfully myself but have heard others who have lost their files during transfer because they left the app while it was transferring. If you do use this method DO NOT LEAVE THE APP UNTIL THE FILE TRANSFER IS COMPLETE.
Second Format your ext sd card so we have a clean slate to work with as this will help tremendously to avoid any headaches.
Third Install the latest recovery of your choice. The reason for this is that the older recoveries are not updated for 4.2 and will continuously create a new /0 folder every time you flash a new rom. Follow the instructions to install in the applicable thread.
Thanks to naddict for posting the links.... These are all flashable zips thru recovery
TWRP 2.4.1.0 - http://d-h.st/9cL
CWM 6.0.2.3 - http://d-h.st/jbT
CWM Touch 6.0.2.3 - http://d-h.st/8A9
Fourth Flash the 4.2 rom of your choosing per the instructions of the developers OP in their thread.
Set your phone up as usual and then restore the files from your backup on your pc or move them back from the internal sd card using es file explorer again. Keep in mind that the /0 folder is your new sd card storage. Now you are good to go and enjoy the new features and benefits of 4.2 and not have to search for your files :good:
Section 3.)
Okay so you got overly excited and flashed a 4.2 rom........ OMG!!! All my files are gone!!!! I can't restore any backups and all my precious files have disappeared!! Why was my sd card formatted?????
Relax.... Your files didn't go any where they are exactly how you left them you just can't see them.....
I will walk you thru 4 easy steps to get your files back and put you back on track.
First Make sure you have the latest recovery of your choice. If needed refer to the links posted in section 1. If you don't do this you will see a duplicate /0 folder created every time you flash a new 4.2 rom.
Second You won't be able to find your backups thru recovery. The easiest method I found is to download any touch wiz rom. Wipe your phone completely and then flash the touch wiz rom you downloaded. Reboot and go thru the setup and what not.
Third Now install es file explorer or the app of your choice. Next copy everything from the root of the sd card into the /0 folder that 4.2 had created oh so nicely for you.
Fourth Reboot into recovery and re-flash the 4.2 rom you began with. After going thru the initial rom setup you will see that are of your files are back intact and ready for you to access.
Hopefully this has helped those of you with questions and concerns about upgrading to 4.2.x. If i missed anything please feel free to let me know and ill include it here or address any further questions.
Thanks to:
Sundawg of TBD
Koush Of CWM
Team Win
And All of the devs on xda
Hope I have helped if so feel free to press thanks!!
Thank you for taking the time to write this. This should help a lot of people.
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WhoWhere said:
Thank you for taking the time to write this. This should help a lot of people.
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No problem. I was answering this a few times recently and I know I was baffled at first. As well I didn't see any other threads regarding this so I figured it may help.
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If i am currently on a 4.1 ROM and don't have an external sd(i only have the internal storage), will the new 4.2 file system affect me when i flash a 4.2 ROM?
So far i have backed up apps+data with titanium backup, and im ready to flash liquid smooth ROM using twrp. I just want to know if after flashing my internal storage contents will still be there and i will be able to restore apps with tb.
Outstanding guide, good work!
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This should help a lot of people, nice work! I will add this to the FAQ.
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If i am currently on a 4.1 ROM and don't have an external sd(i only have the internal storage), will the new 4.2 file system affect me when i flash a 4.2 ROM?
So far i have backed up apps+data with titanium backup, and im ready to flash liquid smooth ROM using twrp. I just want to know if after flashing my internal storage contents will still be there and i will be able to restore apps with tb.
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No you shouldn't be affected bud I would only suggest getting an sd card just to backup anything important in case of a freak error during flashing or accidental wiping of internal sd.
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Towle said:
This should help a lot of people, nice work! I will add this to the FAQ.
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Thanks i appreciate you including it in your thread.
Thetenthdr said:
Outstanding guide, good work!
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Thanks a lot took me a little while to get it all together.
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chromium96 said:
If i am currently on a 4.1 ROM and don't have an external sd(i only have the internal storage), will the new 4.2 file system affect me when i flash a 4.2 ROM?
So far i have backed up apps+data with titanium backup, and im ready to flash liquid smooth ROM using twrp. I just want to know if after flashing my internal storage contents will still be there and i will be able to restore apps with tb.
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Yes, but you will have to set the backup location In titanium backup after you flash to data/media/0/TitaniumBackup
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Yes, but you will have to set the backup location In titanium backup after you flash to data/media/0/TitaniumBackup
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Thanks for informing I'll add that to the op as well.
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this was of great help
When I went to 4.2.1 I did not understand the file system change. I had to use my backup phone for 5 days before I finally got my SMSand MMS and Launcher Pro restored.
Then I wiped and flashed again and it created a new "0" directory. I have been afraid to do anything but dirty flash since.
This finally explains it all and I feel confident in wiping again.
Thank you so much.
GeneLM said:
When I went to 4.2.1 I did not understand the file system change. I had to use my backup phone for 5 days before I finally got my SMSand MMS and Launcher Pro restored.
Then I wiped and flashed again and it created a new "0" directory. I have been afraid to do anything but dirty flash since.
This finally explains it all and I feel confident in wiping again.
Thank you so much.
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No problem bud that's why I created the thread to help everyone understand and to give you guys a place to ask.
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You rock, thx for the info, looks like it was a lot of work but good idea after so many posts asking about the same thing
lordazoroth said:
You rock, thx for the info, looks like it was a lot of work but good idea after so many posts asking about the same thing
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No problem it was my pleasure. Hopefully will cut the redundancy lol
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If you are missing your /sdcard/download/ file:
Go to: /mnt/shell/emulated/download/
+Bound for Valhalla!
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If you are missing your /sdcard/download/ file:
Go to: /mnt/shell/emulated/download/
+Bound for Valhalla!
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Yup that will work but quite an annoying work around Lol that's why I showed you guys how to prevent this or fix it so this won't be needed every time you need a file
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Great work, very informative and easy to read...
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Great work, very informative and easy to read...
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Hey, quick question, I bounced off another ROM onto liquidsmooth without updating my recovery and ended up with an extra '0' folder, can I move my files out of there and delete it safely?
lordazoroth said:
Hey, quick question, I bounced off another ROM onto liquidsmooth without updating my recovery and ended up with an extra '0' folder, can I move my files out of there and delete it safely?
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Yup no problem just delete the innermost one without your files and you will be good to go.
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rawdaddymagraden said:
Yup no problem just delete the innermost one without your files and you will be good to go.
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Pimp, thx a bunch!