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Need to reinstall stock rom(maybe flashing a custom one)

Hello all,
I am running stock rom rooted, version .5.
Due to some FCs happening I want to reinstall the stock rom.
How should I do it?
I don't really remember..
My phone was unbranded when I bought it.
Just running the RUU of the latest stock rom will do the work?
Or do I have to unroot it firstly?
Also, I have created a partition (ext3 - 512MB) at my sd (8GB - Class 6)..and I would like to be able to install apps there...I think it's called A2SD..
How can I do that?
I am taking a backup with TB and will backup contacts and anything else I need.
Should I take a nandroid backup too?
Additionally, in order to decide which rom would be better for me, is there any way to try custom roms, such as running a virtual android device at my pc?
Thank you for your time!

To use the A2SD+, you need to be rooted.
So you can either run a RUU (unroots your phone - then root it again) or search the Android developement for stock rooted ROMs with A2SD+.
If you choose the 2nd one, just boot into recovery wipe everything and then flash the ROM and then restore everything with Titanium.
Here's a stock rooted one:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=773997
Nandroid is always good, does not hurts when you have a backup

Thank you for your reply!
To start with, I haven't flashed through recovery any rom yet and haven't wiped data, and thus I am really inexperienced with these.
So I could download this ->"2.29.405.2/5 INIT.D ROM v3.0 | v3.1 - NEW!"? (The version .5) with init.d so that I can install the script of A2SD+ ("A2SD+ (1.4) - v3 compatible", right?
Do I have to flash a radio too?
I think I've read here somewhere that if the radio you're having is working properly then stick with it..If I wipe everything will I still have to install a radio?
So if I download this version what are the steps that I should follow?
1)Backup everything I need with TB and nandroid.
2)Copy the file into the root of sd.
3)Boot into recovery.
4)Wipe everything->wipe data/factory reset + wipe cache partition?
5)And then which option is to flash the rom? The "install zip from sdcard"?
After this procedure what else do I have to keep in mind?
What about this "Additionally, in order to decide which rom would be better for me, is there any way to try custom roms, such as running a virtual android device at my pc?" ?

Yes, that's the ROM, and you will be able to use A2SD+ with the init.d ROM.
Radio is not needed. Even if you wipe everything, it remains, because it is on a different partition. So wiping everything is safe, radio remains.
The steps are good, but before flashing ("install zip from SD Card") make sure you toggle verification off (it's in the same menu) - just in case.
Altough I strongly recommend to run through those custom ROMs, you'll not regret it (If you choose a stable one from a well known dev).
Yeah, the virtual android emulator. Wanted to write about it, but forgot it after searching for the ROM I Know it is possible, never tried it.
Here are some links, tough:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=525930
http://android.modaco.com/content/general-discussion/289928/testing-getting-an-emulator-up-and-running-a-full-rom-with-the-market-etc/
http://android.modaco.com/content/general-discussion/289928/testing-getting-an-emulator-up-and-running-a-full-rom-with-the-market-etc/
http://androidcommunity.com/forums/f4/test-rom-before-flash-31617/

I have flashed the one with the init.d..but into Settings > data I can only see as internal memory 120+MB...
TB though shows the free data on the sd extern..
How can I be sure what is correct? :S
Also I tried leedroid and cyanogen mod for a little..but leedroid was partially tranlsated to greek and cyanogen mod does not have sense which I seem to have got used to it..
Also, about the emulation..I was stuck at a part where I have to create a system.img file of the rom...:S

1. try to do the three wipes.. wipe factory settings, wipe cache, wipe dalvik and then reboot. perhaps you won't have fc's after that.
2. if you run a stock ruu again - you will lose root and s-on will return. this is the way to unroot essentially. check unlockr for details on that. you can use a universal ruu from htc to do that if you have to. but if you try 1. first, then you won't have to do this. i would suggest NOT unrooting just for a few fc's.
you will solve the problem by installing a different rom. now onto that issue about app2sd...
if you want app2sd.. i would suggest looking into data2sd. i'm on rcmix-hd or rcmix-s-w.1.1 and it's very nice. if you want to use data2sd you can also add this feature. pm me about that. one proviso, your sd-card must be a class-6 or higher to really enjoy data2sd ... i have a class-4 and the speed is not bad. but as the card becomes fragmented, i am sure the speed will suffer.
good luck enjoy your desire.

I have done the 2 wipes except the dalvik cache before installing the rom.
I haven't used a stock RUU.
I have downloaded the v3 from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=773997 with init.d support.
I will stick with app2sd because I read that the sd wears off with all that writing :S
About the roms:
Yesterday I checked Leedroid but the thing that I didn't like was the partial localization..
I am using greek language.
Is there any way to solve that?
Also which other roms are more stable and worth the try?
Additionally, at the thread of the ROM I installed it says "Note that framework-res is already deodexed in this ROM".
This means that I can flash any notification bar icon I want and also the super cicle battery mod?
Thank you for your replies!

Anyone please? :S

pspuser007 said:
Additionally, at the thread of the ROM I installed it says "Note that framework-res is already deodexed in this ROM".
This means that I can flash any notification bar icon I want and also the super cicle battery mod?
Thank you for your replies!
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With a deodexed rom you can apply global themes, fonts and mods.
With an odexed rom this is not possible, unless the mod is appropriately altered.

MIUI rom Installation? help?!?

Ok
this is my dilemma
Im trying to flash a miui rom
but i cant because it keeps failing everytime i flash the radio and then rom
I really need to know what conditions that need to be met in order to flash this rom
Do i need to revert back to stock firmware?(how and where can i find the sbf or ruu?(new to htc world))
I just really need a step by step guide with the conditions so i can begin to flash the miui rom
because as of right now im on a cynogen rom with 2.2.1 and everytime i go into recovery i wipe, then flash radio, and then reboot and then flash miui rom zip and the i get installation aborted like 2 secs into the flashing
plz help!

U don't have to flash radio before every rom ... just wipe data and cache then flash the rom and straight after u flash the language pack if ur talking bout the miuiandroid.com release.
Sent from my HTC Desire using XDA App

What sort of failure?
Unable to flash? Or unable to boot?
You don't have to flash the radio. Just the rom should work.
Which Miui Rom is this?

murderfacekill said:
Ok
this is my dilemma
Im trying to flash a miui rom
but i cant because it keeps failing everytime i flash the radio and then rom
I really need to know what conditions that need to be met in order to flash this rom
Do i need to revert back to stock firmware?(how and where can i find the sbf or ruu?(new to htc world))
I just really need a step by step guide with the conditions so i can begin to flash the miui rom
because as of right now im on a cynogen rom with 2.2.1 and everytime i go into recovery i wipe, then flash radio, and then reboot and then flash miui rom zip and the i get installation aborted like 2 secs into the flashing
plz help!
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Try flashing the RoM without radio, and make sure you have SD Card setup right 2 partition first Full fat32 second 1GB ext4.
Then try radio after ROM is working.

venomrat said:
What sort of failure?
Unable to flash? Or unable to boot?
You don't have to flash the radio. Just the rom should work.
Which Miui Rom is this?
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unable to flash, as soon as i select the zip from sd card, itll start the process then 2 secs after it starts and then says
"E:error in /sdcard/MIUI_xJ_A2SD_1.7.22_2.3.4_final_signed(1).zip(status 7)
Installation aborted"
and then i tried the miui_Au.1.7.15-R2-signed.zip and it does the same thing >.<

Looks like a corrupted download. Did you check the md5 of the file?
Sent from my HTC Desire using Tapatalk

1st: What type of HTC you try to update ? Accordig to this you should find your package.
2nd: Where you Download your files ? Try Re-download full package from official site. I find my radio package in Installation guide, where link to file is given and it is included together with other HTC drivers for Windows.
3rd: Wipe ALL available cache (Dalvik, user, etc.)
Also, for me worked first to install ROM, then Radio, and at last language pack.
If you are first time user like me, I suggest to upgrade to official version 2.3.4a. The only thing that will not work is FM radio and 720p recording. You'll have to wait for another official version. For beta versions there is no guarantee for anything (at the end it is beta, right) ??
If you are also Desire user, I can put here radio file if it is allowed, just for you.
Regards,

janeku said:
1st: What type of HTC you try to update ? Accordig to this you should find your package.
2nd: Where you Download your files ? Try Re-download full package from official site. I find my radio package in Installation guide, where link to file is given and it is included together with other HTC drivers for Windows.
3rd: Wipe ALL available cache (Dalvik, user, etc.)
Also, for me worked first to install ROM, then Radio, and at last language pack.
If you are first time user like me, I suggest to upgrade to official version 2.3.4a. The only thing that will not work is FM radio and 720p recording. You'll have to wait for another official version. For beta versions there is no guarantee for anything (at the end it is beta, right) ??
If you are also Desire user, I can put here radio file if it is allowed, just for you.
Regards,
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idk
everything is wacky
i keep getting assertion fail then installation aborted
can you send me links to the files i need to revert back to stock?
i noticed i cant rsdlite it seems, i have to use ruu or something, so if you or someone can post a link of the ruu i need to revert back to stock that would be awesome!
this is a cellular south phone if that helps >.<

Do you have a gsm or an cdma desire?
Swyped from Oxygen with Transparent XDA App

MatDrOiD said:
Do you have a gsm or an cdma desire?
Swyped from Oxygen with Transparent XDA App
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it said cdma on that rom when i first got it and that was the only rom that was working till i tried flashing other roms and have yet to find a rom that will flash or work

MIUI does not work with cdma phones.
Swyped from Oxygen with Transparent XDA App

MatDrOiD said:
MIUI does not work with cdma phones.
Swyped from Oxygen with Transparent XDA App
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It works with CDMA actually.
http://forums.miuiandroid.com/forumdisplay.php?23-HTC-Desire-CDMA
MIUI 1.7.22
Installation instructions:
Download the version you want from the downloads above. Move to your sd card. If using a cmtd version you will want to make sure the mtd text file is on the root of your sd card. If using a prior cmtd replace the mtd text file or now make sure the file is on the root of your card.
For Standard version do a wipe followed by format boot and system. Then install the zip and reboot. If you don't get the default wallpaper reinstall or use a different one. Sometimes it shows sometimes it doesn't. Apps2sd will enable on boot with dalvik not moved also. It should pick up and start using apps2sd. If you want dalvik moved open terminal at type su enter. Then a2sd cachesd enter. If using adb type adb shell enter. Then a2sd cachesd enter.
For Cmtd with Apps2sd if using cmtd prior. Browse to the Miui-1.6.3-Cmtd-Bravoc folder if that is how you extracted the zip. Install miui remove recovery and reboot recovery proceeding with these regular instructions. Browse to the above folder or where ever you put the files. Install miui recovery and reboot recovery. It is a good idea to wipe and format boot/system. Though should be done with the install of the recovery zip. Your choice to do it or not. Then install Miui-1.6.3-Bravoc.zip when install is done reboot system. You should be good to go with nothing else to do.Apps2sd will enable on boot with dalvik not moved also. It should pick up and start using apps2sd. If you want dalvik moved open terminal at type su enter. Then a2sd cachesd enter. If using adb type adb shell enter. Then a2sd cachesd enter.
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k3lcior said:
It works with CDMA actually.
http://forums.miuiandroid.com/forumdisplay.php?23-HTC-Desire-CDMA
MIUI 1.7.22
Installation instructions:
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Good to know, thanks.

If you need still need help flashing miui just message me.

MIUI.us CDMA Desire
Try the CDMA Desire rom on Miui.us I worked with the developers and tested it works great. Also their chat is awesome so they will help you with anything you need.

[Q] Latest radio on Wildfire but GPS still do not work :(

Hello.
Well, i have read NOW WORKING - Alpharevx + Clockwork + CM7 + Radio/GPS Fix.
Did that - nothing happen.
I have:
HTC Wildfire
Android Verison: 2.3.7
Mod version: CyanogenMod 7.1.0.1-buzz
Radio Version: 3.35.20.10
I have tried all - but GPS icon doesn't appear, try GPS Essenstials (all the time just: no fix, network location disabled).
Nothing happens in Google maps or iGO.
Help needed!!!
Thanks in advance for all the help!

Take a nandroid backup of your cm7, then flash a sense rom which has gps working download google maps turn on gps and let it get a fix. Don't touch any settings after this..
Leave it for a few minutes and then restore your nandroid backup.
I haven't personally tested this way myself so don't know if it'll work but have read of others doing it this way with success.

Confirmed. It worked for me + this is the safest way to fix it, no messing with the radios, terminal emulator etc.

Scratch0805 said:
...then flash a sense rom which has gps working ....
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Does anyone have suggestion which sense?

Any. It can be your stock ROM nandroid backup also. (Assuming you had taken one). If not, the Stock Sense ROM is a good idea:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=877977

Sorry for late response.
Well i have try to load:
multiupload.com/JSAWVUC88O
but all i get is Installation aborted. I did signature toogle etc but everytime unable to install. It has just wiped out my contacts and sms messages.
Any other ideas? =)

Are you sure you are using Clockworkmod 2.x to flash that? Also try a redownload. If it didn't flash, it can't erase anything on your phone (Unless you did a Wipe data / Factory Reset, THAT will erase contacts / messages. Not a failed ROM flash)

Well i have Rom Manager v4.5.0.1 (Flash clockworkMod Recovery 5.0.2.0)
Well i can find in All clockworkmod Recoveries versions like:
* 3.0.0.6
* 2.5.1.4
* 2.5.1.3
etc
* 5.0.0.8
* 5.0.1.0
Thats all =)
Guide me please =)

Anything starting with 2.x will work. Here's another way:
- Download this attachment (update1.zip) and place on your SDCard
http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=662193&d=1311319218
- Then reboot in Clockworkmod Recovery (5.0.2.0) or any version you are having at the moment
- Choose Install Zip from SDCard, then, Choose Zip from SDCard, then select the update1.zip file, it will flash it (Just like a ROM flash)
- It will reboot your phone and will give you temporary Clockworkmod 2.5.0.7 (Green Text)
- Here, now select 'Wipe Data / Factory Reset', and again select 'Install Zip from SDCard' > 'Choose Zip', and select the Froyo ROM Zip file. It should install now.
BTW, Try reflashing the radio before doing this. I doubt you reflashed the Radio if you are not aware of this. Radio's also need Clockworkmod 2.x. If reflashing the radio doesn't work, then you can follow what I wrote above.

Well i have downloaded from wiki.cyanogenmod.com/wiki/HTC_Wildfire:_Support_Downloads last version .31 and install it so i think a have latest one.
But ok - i will try later also your way and we will see.
What will it happen if i will try to downgrade radio to 3.35.19.25? Will be the same or it will damage something?

No, there shouldn't be any issues downgrading a radio.

@3xeno - ok, now i have Froyo ROM running. OK, GPS works. =)
Now, how can i go back to CyanogenMod? Or can't go back? Because I do like CyanogenMod but i hate that GPS doesn't work.
Thanks for all your help.

Keep GPS running after it gets a fix, and upgrade to Cyanogenmod again, as you had done previously (Don't turn off GPS/change any settings). This time, GPS should work on Cyanogenmod. Refer the 2nd post in this thread.

hm... strange.. - had the same issue after reinstalling CM. reflashing new radio (actually the same 3.35.20.10 from the CM official page like is in installation package) helped and everything works now. So, I repeat, - install CM7, and after that download latest radio from the CM webpage and flash it like 3xeno wrote in the beginning. Restart and whuollah..) -works in my case... No need to install Froyo, stock HTC and blablabla

Uff, finally!!!
Thanks @3xeno and for all the help! I have started in Froyo iGO, load backup in ROM Manager and now GPS signal is working!
Thanks for all the help again!
And thanks @doofos for reply.
Wuiiii =)

- take my congratulations. And, may be it'll help somebody else, (it is not a new thing - like read the FAQ, but anyway) - don't forget to perform those things before flashing new CM :
- wipe data/factory
- wipe cache partition
- mounts and storage -> format system -especially(realized it on my experience, -in that case GPS started work from-the-box

3xeno said:
Anything starting with 2.x will work. Here's another way:
- Download this attachment (update1.zip) and place on your SDCard
http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=662193&d=1311319218
- Then reboot in Clockworkmod Recovery (5.0.2.0) or any version you are having at the moment
- Choose Install Zip from SDCard, then, Choose Zip from SDCard, then select the update1.zip file, it will flash it (Just like a ROM flash)
- It will reboot your phone and will give you temporary Clockworkmod 2.5.0.7 (Green Text)
- Here, now select 'Wipe Data / Factory Reset', and again select 'Install Zip from SDCard' > 'Choose Zip', and select the Froyo ROM Zip file. It should install now.
BTW, Try reflashing the radio before doing this. I doubt you reflashed the Radio if you are not aware of this. Radio's also need Clockworkmod 2.x. If reflashing the radio doesn't work, then you can follow what I wrote above.
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I have the same problem which is being discussed above..
Can I reflash the radio using CWM 5.x.x.??
My radio is 3.35.15.31
It was the default radio which came when put CM7 in my wildfire..
Or do u recommend upgrading the radio to 3.35.20.10
Pls help..

You can't flash radios on anything that's 3.0+
You can use the .zip I attached in the attachment to gain a "temporary" 2.5 recovery, that goes away once you reboot.

N what about updating my radio..??
what do u suggest..?? Should i update from 3.35.15.31 to 3.35.20.10..??
N also do i need to do a complete wipe before flashing a new radio..??
Can u guide me to a link which completely describes "how to flash a new radio"..??
Thnxx in advance..!!
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Cheers..!!!
I flashed 3.35.20.10
Everything is working fine now..!!

Procedures to update OTA for AOKP

I'm currently on AOKP 4.2.1 and I wanted to know the proper procedures for updating over the air. I've downloaded the 4.2.2 zip through the AOKP OTA updater on my phone but should I now choose the "Flash existing" option and simply install from zip when I'm in clockwork recovery? Or do I have to clear all the cache and install the rom and then the gapps once again?
I'm hoping its simple as installing from zip because I don't want to redownload all the apps and rearrange my home screens again. BTW I did use the search feature but nothing came up. Apologize in advance if I didn't look properly

Clocksmith said:
I'm currently on AOKP 4.2.1 and I wanted to know the proper procedures for updating over the air. I've downloaded the 4.2.2 zip through the AOKP OTA updater on my phone but should I now choose the "Flash existing" option and simply install from zip when I'm in clockwork recovery? Or do I have to clear all the cache and install the rom and then the gapps once again?
I'm hoping its simple as installing from zip because I don't want to redownload all the apps and rearrange my home screens again. BTW I did use the search feature but nothing came up. Apologize in advance if I didn't look properly
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most people simply dirty flash updates. wipe cache/dalvik, flash latest release, flash gapps, reboot

[Mini-Guide] Update stock Defy from Android 2.2 to 4.4

I had some issues when I tried to update from 2.2 to 4.4. The description in http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2515036 is good, but the zip files can not be flashed to a 2.2 Defy with standard recovery. The more or less helpful error message was "E: Error in /sdcard/update-recovery.zip (status 0)". So there are some pre-requirements.
To get the zip-files installed I did install (maybe step 1 and 2 are not needed):
2ndInitDefy
TWRP-2.1.1
CM10 (I think with TWRP-2.6.1.0)
update-recovery.zip (TWRP-2.6.3.0), then CM11, then gapps.

Even better:
1) install 2ndInitDefy
2) flash defy_twrp_recovery_2.6.3.0
3) reboot into TWRP recovery and flash safewipe, then CM11, then Core gapps (NOT full or standard gapps)
@Quarx -- perhaps you could add this to the OP of your CM11 thread, so that the forums don't get spammed by noobs who didn't install properly.

1. root with framaroot
2. install 2ndinit 2.0 not 2.4
3 boot in recovery and do a cache and dalvik wipe. Install twrp 2.6.3.0
4. reboot in recovery twrp. Install recovery update. reboot in recovery twrp
5. Install CM 11
Enjoy

pgreed said:
1. root with framaroot
2. install 2ndinit 2.0 not 2.4
3 boot in recovery and do a cache and dalvik wipe. Install twrp 2.6.3.0
4. reboot in recovery twrp. Install recovery update. reboot in recovery twrp
5. Install CM 11
Enjoy
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Why do you recommend this method instead of the steps I gave in the previous post? Your method doesn't give a clean install, because you didn't wipe the system partition, so it may lead to problems. You can wipe the system partition in TWRP, but doing so will also wipe recovery, so if a problem occurs during flashing you'll be stuck without recovery and have to go back to sbf. That's why TJKV created the safewipe script, which I linked in my previous post: it wipes the system partition but leaves recovery intact.
And why do you recommend such an old version of 2ndinit? I've used version 2.3 without any problems.
Also, TJKV's defy_twrp_recovery_2.6.3.0.zip, which I linked in my previous post, already includes the updated recovery, so installing the recovery update afterwards (your step #4) does nothing.

Proverbs2 said:
Why do you recommend this method instead of the steps I gave in the previous post? Your method doesn't give a clean install, because you didn't wipe the system partition, so it may lead to problems. You can wipe the system partition in TWRP, but doing so will also wipe recovery, so if a problem occurs during flashing you'll be stuck without recovery and have to go back to sbf. That's why TJKV created the safewipe script, which I linked in my previous post: it wipes the system partition but leaves recovery intact.
And why do you recommend such an old version of 2ndinit? I've used version 2.3 without any problems.
Also, TJKV's defy_twrp_recovery_2.6.3.0.zip, which I linked in my previous post, already includes the updated recovery, so installing the recovery update afterwards (your step #4) does nothing.
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I use myself this method. If you wanna wipe something after boot into recovery you can install safewipe before installing TWRP (to convert partitions from ext3 to ext4).
Why 2ndinit 2.0? Because is all you need and is much smaller than 2.3 plus is safer.
From my experience the twrp 2.6.3.0 without patch failed to install CM11.

pgreed said:
Why 2ndinit 2.0? Because is all you need and is much smaller than 2.3 plus is safer.
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2ndinit 2.0 is smaller because it doesn't include the actual bootmenu; it just downloads it from the web during the install process. Version 2.3 doesn't require internet access during installation.
pgreed said:
From my experience the twrp 2.6.3.0 without patch failed to install CM11.
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It worked fine for me, and other users reported it working as well. Are you sure you installed the latest TWRP (version 2.6.3.0, using TJKV's zip), or did you perhaps install an earlier version? Version 2.6.3.0 is the version used by Quarx's CM11 builds.

Proverbs2 said:
2ndinit 2.0 is smaller because it doesn't include the actual bootmenu; it just downloads it from the web during the install process. Version 2.3 doesn't require internet access during installation.
It worked fine for me, and other users reported it working as well. Are you sure you installed the latest TWRP (version 2.6.3.0, using TJKV's zip), or did you perhaps install an earlier version? Version 2.6.3.0 is the version used by Quarx's CM11 builds.
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V 2.3 is reported to not work on some machine (green lens) -this version is made especially for Defy+
I used a TWRP 2.6.3.0 I dunno if is TJKV's and w/o Quarx patch it doesn't work.

Reallocate Partitions
I have a question (may be off topic): exist a way to reallocate space in partitions?
I´ve installed cm11, and tried to add gmail.apk in /system/app with adb and i get: "no space left on device"

lfuentes said:
I have a question (may be off topic): exist a way to reallocate space in partitions?
I´ve installed cm11, and tried to add gmail.apk in /system/app with adb and i get: "no space left on device"
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No. One very talented dev (Epsylon3, who helped develop CM7 and CM9 for the defy) hardbricked his device by trying to resize the system partition.
To save space in system, delete ringtones (which you can put on the SD card instead) and any system apps you don't use. See here and here for lists of apps that are safe to remove.

*delete* (wrong thread)