I can't get this to work. I used to have this setup:
fat32/ext4/swap
I wanted to remove swap so I did, but system wouldn't boot anymore. So I restored nandroid backup and still the same thing - it hangs on boot logo.
So I tried deleting ext4 and swap, and restoring ext4 image which I made with clonezilla - this time the system boots, but upon desktop start I doscover that almost all apps lost their settings and they behave like they were just installed.
I'm on MIUI XJ X-part (GB-based).
impactor said:
I can't get this to work. I used to have this setup:
fat32/ext4/swap
I wanted to remove swap so I did, but system wouldn't boot anymore. So I restored nandroid backup and still the same thing - it hangs on boot logo.
So I tried deleting ext4 and swap, and restoring ext4 image which I made with clonezilla - this time the system boots, but upon desktop start I doscover that almost all apps lost their settings and they behave like they were just installed.
I'm on MIUI XJ X-part (GB-based).
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Partition your sd-card with 4ext recovery or gparted.
abaaaabbbb63 said:
Partition your sd-card with 4ext recovery or gparted.
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I'm on linux. That's the only thing I ever use for partitioning.
Anyway, I could not get it to work so I just installed new system.
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Hi,
I'm looking for a way to backup and wipe the ext-partition. I'm using ClockWordMod and partitioned my SD with ROM Manager.
ClockWorkMod can't mount my ext-Partition - so there is no way to wipe it or back it up.
With other Recoverymods Restore didn't work at all. So I'm perfectly happy with ClockWorkMod as it's reliable - the only problem is, that I can't do anything with the ext-Partition...
Any suggestions?
Linux can read ext partitions and backup/wipe no problem, but if your a Windows user then you will have to try a different recovery such as AM Desire Recovery, he says he has ext wipe working
Eggcake said:
Hi,
I'm looking for a way to backup and wipe the ext-partition. I'm using ClockWordMod and partitioned my SD with ROM Manager.
ClockWorkMod can't mount my ext-Partition - so there is no way to wipe it or back it up.
With other Recoverymods Restore didn't work at all. So I'm perfectly happy with ClockWorkMod as it's reliable - the only problem is, that I can't do anything with the ext-Partition...
Any suggestions?
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i had the same problem then i flashed the permanent recovery (www.unrevoked.com/recovery) and problem solved!
Seems like ClockWork doesn't work with ext2 for me. Tried various versions, couldn't mount any ext2 partition (and that's what you get, when you partition your SD with ROM Manager).
I reformatted the partition to ext3 with Linux (I know there are also other Recoverys, but I find them too unreliable) and now everything works fine.
Strange that ClockWork can only mount ext3 but no ext2...
Of course this solves my original problem as I can wipe and backup the ext-partition with ClockWork now.
I have the same problem with my ext2 partition here.
If I run ext2 -> ext3 in Recovery, is my ext partition wiped after that? Or is anything running unchanged afterwards?
uTauro said:
I have the same problem with my ext2 partition here.
If I run ext2 -> ext3 in Recovery, is my ext partition wiped after that? Or is anything running unchanged afterwards?
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I tried this, partition didn't get wiped and I was able to do a nandroid incl ext after that.
uTauro said:
I have the same problem with my ext2 partition here.
If I run ext2 -> ext3 in Recovery, is my ext partition wiped after that? Or is anything running unchanged afterwards?
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Shouldn't get wiped, no.
Hi all
ive been using A2SD and A2SD+ for a while now.
But the only way Ive ever been able to avoid a boot loop with any custom rom is is i use adb and parted to partition the SD card as per:
http://androidandme.com/2009/08/news/how-to-manually-partition-your-sd-card-for-android-apps2sd/
If I use any other method (including via my custom recovery image - Amon RA) my desire just gets caught in a boot loop.
I get the impression that others dont have this limitation.
Any ideas?
I used Amon_RA 1.7.0.1 R5 from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=721792 to partition my SD card and convert the Ext2 to Ext3. Works like a charm with LeeDroid 1.4c.
Did you convert to Ext3?
Hi Stooby,
Thanks for the reply.
Yes, thats the same Recovery image I have installed, and Ive tried all sorts of things:
- leave as ext2
- convert ext2 to ext3
- convert ext3 to ext4
- repair ext partition
Also tried partitioning via clockworkmod / Rom Manager, same results
Regardless of whatever rom I use, the only way I seem to be able to get out of boot loop is partitioning via adb
Mods - I just realised I posted this in development - feel free to move it to a better home if you see fit.
subvertbeats said:
Regardless of whatever rom I use, the only way I seem to be able to get out of boot loop is partitioning via adb
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That's weird - I've never had any problems creating Ext2/3/4 partitions using that recovery.
FWIW, I was using Amon_RA's recovery roms back when I had my old Dream, and never had your problem with those either!
Hopefully, someone with more knowledge will be along soon to make a constructive suggestion or 2.
hi
i have a wildfire s )s-on_ hboot unlocked running hensmod7 rom, when i installed the rom it had something like 78something MB as secondary partition and link2sd accepts only when i select fat16/32 from the start menu.
i recently repartitioned the sd to ext4 (and to ext2 later) and linux swap, when i try to restore the nandroid backup, process completes but when the phone restarts it stays on the main boot animation of the rom.
when i data reset from cwm recovery menu + del cache + del delvik, Then it restarts as a new blank phone running hensmod7 fine.
so the basic problem is getting the nandroid to restore on the phone.
Any suggestions?
btw my cwm version is same as when the backups are being made.
predator_b4u said:
hi
i have a wildfire s )s-on_ hboot unlocked running hensmod7 rom, when i installed the rom it had something like 78something MB as secondary partition and link2sd accepts only when i select fat16/32 from the start menu.
i recently repartitioned the sd to ext4 (and to ext2 later) and linux swap, when i try to restore the nandroid backup, process completes but when the phone restarts it stays on the main boot animation of the rom.
when i data reset from cwm recovery menu + del cache + del delvik, Then it restarts as a new blank phone running hensmod7 fine.
so the basic problem is getting the nandroid to restore on the phone.
Any suggestions?
btw my cwm version is same as when the backups are being made.
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I think you just need to reflash the recovery. After that follow the other instructions on hensemod thread to install properly. While partitioning use minitool. Make 3 partitions: fat32, 512-2gb ext2/4, 418-512 mb linux swap in that order, make all of them primary partitions.
If this doesn't solve the problem I think Ur mmc is corrupted. Or U could also use data2sd it may also be that that U dont understand the process of using link2sd.
finance.resat said:
I think you just need to reflash the recovery. After that follow the other instructions on hensemod thread to install properly. While partitioning use minitool. Make 3 partitions: fat32, 512-2gb ext2/4, 418-512 mb linux swap in that order, make all of them primary partitions.
If this doesn't solve the problem I think Ur mmc is corrupted. Or U could also use data2sd it may also be that that U dont understand the process of using link2sd.
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i am pretty sure that recovery is just as good as a fresh apple .... as i have restored before ( with success off course) but the moment i repartitioned the mmc and changed it to ext4 and later to ext2 (for testing) then system stucks on boot animation, even after successful restore.
Why can't people see a q&a section where questions are to be asked?
Which Rom are you using? Wipe data and other stuff first, then flash the zip of the rom, then use advanced restore to restore only data and sd-ext
vbhtt said:
Why can't people see a q&a section where questions are to be asked?
Which Rom are you using? Wipe data and other stuff first, then flash the zip of the rom, then use advanced restore to restore only data and sd-ext
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well i thought its the right section to put the question of the related, we post in q&a from next time
i was using hensmod and tried restoring hensmod after repartition, will try to flash the zip and advanced restore as you have written.
I created the SDCard partitions using ClockWorkMod v5.0.2.0, now when I try to take a Nandroid backup,it works through all the partitions, until sd-ext and gives the following error :
"Could not mount sd-ext. sd-ext backup may not be supported on this device. Skipping backup of sd-ext" followed by the usual "Generating md5 sum..."
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I have a 512 MB Ext .Phone recognizes the sd-ext without any problem. I have mounted and configured it using S2E.
WTH is going wrong ?Any ideas ?
Thanks
optimusodd said:
I created the SDCard partitions using ClockWorkMod v5.0.2.0, now when I try to take a Nandroid backup,it works through all the partitions, until sd-ext and gives the following error :
I have a 512 MB Ext .Phone recognizes the sd-ext without any problem. I have mounted and configured it using S2E.
WTH is going wrong ?Any ideas ?
Thanks
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S2E here, too - how did you partition the card - CWM? (I'd guess usually that shouldn't lead into problems...)
Did you also mount the partition manually in CWM? (I'm pretty sure that I didn't - but that's still an open question / if I have to / should) - what CWM version?
eventcom said:
S2E here, too - how did you partition the card - CWM? (I'd guess usually that shouldn't lead into problems...)
Did you also mount the partition manually in CWM? (I'm pretty sure that I didn't - but that's still an open question / if I have to / should) - what CWM version?
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Yep,obviously,I used CWM 5.0.2.0 for the partition of the card.
I am using CWM 5.0.2.0 for the Nandroid backup and I have also tried via ROM manager to no avail.
SD-Ext is already mounted
Hbu?Have you achieved the Nandroid backup(including ext) without any problem ?What CWM did you use ?
I just don't understand why CWM can't back it up when it was created by itslef.
Does CWM 5.0.2.0 supports ext3/4 ?
I am pretty sure I created ext3 partiton using it and now when I mount my SD card via ADB,it shows the file system as ext2
optimusodd said:
I just don't understand why CWM can't back it up when it was created by itslef.
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Have you made nandroid with cwm 5.0.2.0 ?
Yep
Then surely it looks some issue with your SD-ext,I would recommend you to repartition using minitool partition wizard,For now you could use app extractor app to restore your apps/data from nandroid.
you can try cwm 5.0.2.8 (the latest available) this is the link of the tread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1566677
I know that the recovery have some problems creating / formatting partitions ext (eg creates ext4 but reformat in ext3 when you wipe), then I suggest GParted utility on the ubuntu live cd to partition the microsd.
Wasimk32 said:
Then surely it looks some issue with your SD-ext,I would recommend you to repartition using minitool partition wizard,For now you could use app extractor app to restore your apps/data from nandroid.
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BTW,I have already backed up my applications using TB and the app data should be in internal memory as it was not moved to ext.
I just want to have the recovery fixed to backup.
You can't just copy the whole SD card on the PC as it can't read the sdext# directory.
Most of the people recommend CWM for the partiton of the card and they didn't have any problem with that.Which recovery did you use ?
Doh! I am clueless
tb save the app to a folder on fat32 (microsd) You must backup this partition before reformatting the entire micro sd or use gparted to erase/formatting only the ext partition
quack75 said:
you can try cwm 5.0.2.8 (the latest available) this is the link of the tread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1566677
I know that the recovery have some problems creating / formatting partitions ext (eg creates ext4 but reformat in ext3 when you wipe), then I suggest GParted utility on the ubuntu live cd to partition the microsd.
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I try to flash the recovery first.
optimusodd said:
I try to flash the recovery first.
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good idea :good:
you are s off then PC49IMG.zip is easy to use
tries but does not work for everyone else you have to use adb:highfive:
quack75 said:
tb save the app to a folder on fat32 (microsd) You must backup this partition before reformatting the entire micro sd or use gparted to erase/formatting only the ext partition
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I have already backed up my SD card on PC.
you are s off then PC49IMG.zip is easy to use
tries but does not work for everyone else you have to use adb
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I prefer FASTBOOT
I had been using cwm 5.0.2.8 for a long time with no issues while backing up and restoring nandroid including sd-ext.
But due to mirroring bug in temporary 2.5.0.7 with 5.0.2.8,i downgraded to v5.0.2.0.
From then I started to have problems in restoring nandroids made previously with v5.0.2.8.I did everything again(partitioning,backup and restore) with 5.0.2.0,and it all started to work as before again.
So,I jumped to a conclusion that if you create sd-ext with specific cwm version then you should use the same version to backup or restore nandroids.
I know this sounds silly but proved to be good in my case.I might be wrong though.
Wasimk32 said:
I had been using cwm 5.0.2.8 for a long time with no issues while backing up and restoring nandroid including sd-ext.
But due to mirroring bug in temporary 2.5.0.7 with 5.0.2.8,i downgraded to v5.0.2.0.
From then I started to have problems in restoring nandroids made previously with v5.0.2.8.I did everything again(partitioning,backup and restore) with 5.0.2.0,and it all started to work as before again.
So,I jumped to a conclusion that if you create sd-ext with specific cwm version then you should use the same version to backup or restore nandroids.
I know this sounds silly but proved to be good in my case.I might be wrong though.
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my experience with cwm 5.0.2.8 I restore old backups made with 4.0.1.4 without any problems and found it very useful for advanced restore
Flashed recovery 5.0.2.8,now when i try to backup(nandroid) it goes like this :
Backing up boot image...
Backing up recovery image...
Backing up system...
MildlyAlarming.ogg
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Nothing happens after that(waited for 30 mints) and when i try to reboot the device it gets stuck on htc logo for few mints and then boot into recovery.
Doh!Seriously,I am fed up with this ****.
optimusodd said:
Flashed recovery 5.0.2.8,now when i try to backup(nandroid) it goes like this :
Nothing happens after that(waited for 30 mints) and when i try to reboot the device it gets stuck on htc logo for few mints and then boot into recovery.
Doh!Seriously,I am fed up with this ****.
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best bet is to re partition.
sorry for the late reply
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Most of the people recommend CWM for the partiton of the card and they didn't have any problem with that.Which recovery did you use ?
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I'm using 4.0.1.4 - by accident because of that wrong PC49IMG file in the index thread and I'm really too lazy to update.
Re. your problems: There are a few reports that CWM (all versions) sometimes fails with wiping/formatting (or does it a bit dirty) so I'd guess this very likely could also happen with partitioning (if I'm correct the partitions will be wiped and formatted also, then). I really would just repartition again - and afterwards I'd do a complete wipe/format of the sd-ext - just to make sure...
Keep in mind that a sdcard is not a hard drive...
Hello, first calm down, you have just installed a recovery
second probably the trouble (as you have already said) is the card, the formatting you? if you do not want to lose the data on your ext partition with gparted can copy them like a fat partition
even if given the situation I suggest you start from scratch. deep Formatting
partition with ubuntu live cd and flash the rom (I understand that will not boot up right? The ext partition is recognized as the first boot). There is a possibility that the micro sd does not work well anyway good luck I hope I can help you
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Hi.
Ever since ive rooted my desire ive been using clockworkmod recovery and I'm kind of getting bored of it. Don't get me wrong, its stable and Its never given me any problems, but i change want some change lol.
Does anyone have any recommendations for recoveries? I'm thinking of switching to either cwm touch, 4ext, or twrp.
Also when I switch, do I need to somehow delete my current recovery, or is it OK to just flash it through fastboot without deleting the old one?
Thanks
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4ext recovery is highly regarded around here, it's good for partitioning sd card properly among other things. see my sig, you can install it through the 4ext app.
to change recoveries you need s-off. when you change, it automatically overwrite the previous one. i think it's only possible to have only one recovery at a time (you only need one working one!)
4ext all the way. Best for Desire.
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4Ext
I've recently switched from Clockworkmod to 4Ext and have found it quite good.
4Ext has tons of options and can be themed, the only problem I've had with it is the occasional issue where when you boot into recovery it comes up as read-only on /system.
This issue is easily resolved by deleting the 4Ext folder off your SD-Card and rebooting into recovery.
Apart from that - it's rock solid and much nicer to use than Clockworkmod....
thanks guys,
i just flashed it and its pretty cool.
I noticed that when i went to info it showed my ext partition as ext2, when i am sure that i partitioned it as ext4(using gparted)
Anyone else have this problem?
chromium96 said:
thanks guys,
i just flashed it and its pretty cool.
I noticed that when i went to info it showed my ext partition as ext2, when i am sure that i partitioned it as ext4(using gparted)
Anyone else have this problem?
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that's strange, not seen that before. you can backup your sd card to PC, then repartition from scratch as ext4. i've converted ext3 to ext4 before using 4EXT, don't think it can do ext2 to ext4?
you can't restore a backup to a different file type afaik. in other words, if you have apps on ext2 at the moment, don't think they'll be happy if they're restored to ext4.
if you're flashing a brand new rom, not really a problem, you'll need to full wipe anyway, so you'll have a fresh new ext4 partition to fill.
eddiehk6 said:
that's strange, not seen that before. you can backup your sd card to PC, then repartition from scratch as ext4. i've converted ext3 to ext4 before using 4EXT, don't think it can do ext2 to ext4?
you can't restore a backup to a different file type afaik. in other words, if you have apps on ext2 at the moment, don't think they'll be happy if they're restored to ext4.
if you're flashing a brand new rom, not really a problem, you'll need to full wipe anyway, so you'll have a fresh new ext4 partition to fill.
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yeah its weird. I think i'll just leave it for now as it doesnt seem to be causing any issues.
Also i got this message on the second boot into recovery saying that i changed by hboot (even though i didnt) and that i should wipe my system partition. I decided not to, and my rom booted properly, so is that message normal?
One more thing, when i boot into recovery it takes about 15 seconds to prepare the boot. Is this normal too?
15 seconds isn't normal....
That sounds like the read-only /system partition message that I've got a few times..
Resolved by deleting the 4EXT folder from SD-CARD and it was fine on the next boot into recovery. (only 2 or 3 seconds)
Thanks that fixed it.
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