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[Q] what files to keep/removed?

Hi people,
attached is the list of files in my sdcard of my DHD.
And since I'm new to Android, I don't want to mess things around. So my question is, which of the files can be deleted? And which of the files must present if I were to change to another bigger sdcard?
I'm sorry if this question is asked before, I searched briefly.

You could actually delete all of them. The phone will just remake new ones and all should be fine.
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anything about back up files or recovery images and similar stuffs?

ultimatepichu said:
anything about back up files or recovery images and similar stuffs?
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you can backup your clockworkmod folder on your computer which means you don't even have to keep it on your sd card . just put your file you need for a restore on your sd card when you need it again
all other files (except photos/music/personal media) will be recreated by your phone by itself.

deadcookie said:
just put your file you need for a restore on your sd card when you need it again
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File for restore? meaning like those recovery images?

I had the same question about files on my sd card. I actually deleted a few of them and thought i was screwed but this thread reassured me nothing to worry about that i can actually delete all files without a problem

ultimatepichu said:
File for restore? meaning like those recovery images?
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Yup exactly
Swyped from my Desire HD using Tapatalk

alright now i can play with my phone without having so much fear
Thanks everyone for the help!

[Q] Question about flashing SenseGinger by team villain

Hello,
My name is Iris, but you guys can call me Rezz7
I am new to the forum, not to XDA I come here often (long story)
I have a T-Mobile G2 phone that I used Visionary to gain temp root, then I went this route to perm root:
Instructions:
1. The first step is to install Terminal Emulator and a file manager from the Marketplace, such as, Astro file manager.
2. Now insert the SD card to your computer and unzip the “root_files.zip” file (download link given at the bottom of this post) to this SD card (a directory will be created called root_files on the card). When done, unmount the SD card from your computer. Make sure that all the extracted files are directly inside the root_files folder and not in another subfolder inside it.
3. Enable unknown sources (under Settings –> Applications) and USB Debugging (under Settings –> Applications –> Development).
4. Using the file manager (we are using Astro file manager), navigate to the root_files directory on the SD card (created in step 2), and select “com.modaco.visionaryplus.r14.apk” to install the Visionary app.
5. Launch the Visionary app and click on “Temproot now”. Leave the other settings unchecked. Visionary Desire Z Temp Rooting Desire Z
6. Start the terminal app and type the following commands:
$ su
# cp /sdcard/root_files/perm_root /data/local/perm_root
# chmod 777 /data/local*
# /data/local/perm_root
With this ROM: SenseGinger by TeamVillain.v3
I come here often to read on stuff, but see I come from the iphone world, jailbreaking and unlocking is waay more simple than android. Eh!
Ok so my question is the following. I have ROM MANAGER and the phone's recovery is ClockWorkMod Recovery, I downloaded the SenseGinger to the SDCARD, I wipe data, cache and tried to load from SD. I see META-INF
and a system but ....? what am I missing. Where is the big boot?
HEEEELP please
Thanks

what do you mean you tried to load from sd? you need to select flash rom from sd from the rom manager program. your phone will then reboot and start to flash the rom. thats all you need to do.

Hirabi12 said:
Hello,
My name is Iris, but you guys can call me Rezz7
I am new to the forum, not to XDA I come here often (long story)
I have a T-Mobile G2 phone that I used Visionary to gain temp root, then I went this route to perm root:
Instructions:
1. The first step is to install Terminal Emulator and a file manager from the Marketplace, such as, Astro file manager.
2. Now insert the SD card to your computer and unzip the “root_files.zip” file (download link given at the bottom of this post) to this SD card (a directory will be created called root_files on the card). When done, unmount the SD card from your computer. Make sure that all the extracted files are directly inside the root_files folder and not in another subfolder inside it.
3. Enable unknown sources (under Settings –> Applications) and USB Debugging (under Settings –> Applications –> Development).
4. Using the file manager (we are using Astro file manager), navigate to the root_files directory on the SD card (created in step 2), and select “com.modaco.visionaryplus.r14.apk” to install the Visionary app.
5. Launch the Visionary app and click on “Temproot now”. Leave the other settings unchecked. Visionary Desire Z Temp Rooting Desire Z
6. Start the terminal app and type the following commands:
$ su
# cp /sdcard/root_files/perm_root /data/local/perm_root
# chmod 777 /data/local*
# /data/local/perm_root
With this ROM: SenseGinger by TeamVillain.v3
I come here often to read on stuff, but see I come from the iphone world, jailbreaking and unlocking is waay more simple than android. Eh!
Ok so my question is the following. I have ROM MANAGER and the phone's recovery is ClockWorkMod Recovery, I downloaded the SenseGinger to the SDCARD, I wipe data, cache and tried to load from SD. I see META-INF
and a system but ....? what am I missing. Where is the big boot?
HEEEELP please
Thanks
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Sounds like you unzipped the file, you need to keep it zipped and chose the install from sdcard option from recovery
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OriginalGabriel said:
Sounds like you unzipped the file, you need to keep it zipped and chose the install from sdcard option from recovery
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Thanks to the both users that answered. I will try with the zipped file. If not... I will take a break... lol

Almost the ere, but see, it did not flash the rom it said aborted (SIGH)
^^^^FAILED

you didn't just rezip it did you?
try downloading a fresh copy of the .zip file

lil-devil said:
you didn't just rezip it did you?
try downloading a fresh copy of the .zip file
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I will try that....
Thanks.
I really want to learn all this phone flashing stuff .... I used to change my old iphone all the time,I get bored of things quick. Hopefully all you smarties can be my "mentors" til I become android smart like yall.

Hirabi12 said:
I will try that....
Thanks.
I really want to learn all this phone flashing stuff .... I used to change my old iphone all the time,I get bored of things quick. Hopefully all you smarties can be my "mentors" til I become android smart like yall.
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Do you have root explorer ? It's a great tool to have for rooted devices also if you happen to unzip it again you can use that to re-zip the file (if you have a slow internet connection, i think this way would be faster than downloading the rom again)
ALSO i suggest you try Virtuous rom first because not everything is working on Senseginger yet (i know so sad eh)

heema88 said:
Do you have root explorer ? It's a great tool to have for rooted devices also if you happen to unzip it again you can use that to re-zip the file (if you have a slow internet connection, i think this way would be faster than downloading the rom again)
ALSO i suggest you try Virtuous rom first because not everything is working on Senseginger yet (i know so sad eh)
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Thanks for your advice. Sad? Nooo its tragic, lol.
Right now I have a mega slow connection. Im on a fam plan. I have a nexus one that had an ota like over a month ago for 2.3.3, the g2 im rooting, and my brother has another g2 that im supposed to root.
My interent connection is more than slow. I usually use the nexus one as wifi, or use my brother's phone and mine for the 4g however tmobile is throttling us because we capped our data at 5GB though we have unlimited data, so downloading that senseginger is a pain... that tool you recommended will be useful in the future. Thanks.
I dont know where else to get roms from, I found a few for the G2 from the unlockr website. But I will research what you recommended.

Hirabi12 said:
I dont know where else to get roms from, I found a few for the G2 from the unlockr website. But I will research what you recommended.
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You can view the various roms available in the development sub-forum under the G2 Header. This thread has a list of roms and links to them (as well as various guides and kernels).
Browse and play around with the roms, give them a chance and find out what features you like best. They've all got pros and cons. CM7 (Cyanogenmod 7) is a non sense-based rom that is pretty popular and a stable build was released a few days ago.

takram said:
You can view the various roms available in the development sub-forum under the G2 Header. This thread has a list of roms and links to them (as well as various guides and kernels).
Browse and play around with the roms, give them a chance and find out what features you like best. They've all got pros and cons. CM7 (Cyanogenmod 7) is a non sense-based rom that is pretty popular and a stable build was released a few days ago.
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Thanks Takram.
Im a bit familiar with Cyanogenmod my ex modded his nexus one all the time. I have had anexus for over a year n never modded it, now i have both the g2 n the nexus. I was afraid bc I used to see my ex flash his phone all the time n it looked so complicated just like he would say that jailbreaking iphone is hard.
:-/ But i will start playing with different roms n stuff. Thanks for the link

Ok... It seems to be working, guys. Thanks to every single one of you. I would have never been able to solve this on my own.
What do you guys know about data throttle? Is there any way to by pass it? I mean we all pay unlimited data, plus the extra for 4g, and the extra for tethering. We should not get throttled...

Hirabi12 said:
Ok... It seems to be working, guys. Thanks to every single one of you. I would have never been able to solve this on my own.
What do you guys know about data throttle? Is there any way to by pass it? I mean we all pay unlimited data, plus the extra for 4g, and the extra for tethering. We should not get throttled...
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There are a few threads about this already but the quick answer is no. Tmo is throttle on they're end now so unless someone's hacks tmo there is nothing you can do. I would call and complaine though.
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shortlived said:
There are a few threads about this already but the quick answer is no. Tmo is throttle on they're end now so unless someone's hacks tmo there is nothing you can do. I would call and complaine though.
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Yea I have. :-X They are just butts about it.

King size BUG in SenseGinger
I have installed this rom on my G2 like 2-3 days ago.... and this super bug started today. I had to make a call to activate a bank card, so I dial the bank's number, and so when I have to press one for english the phone crashes! I have tried robooting the phone, I deleted the cahe, wiped the user, reinstalled the rom... same issue.
Giant Bug, though we confuse our phones this days with computers, gps or flashlights the truth is... that its a phone .... and lol well, if you can you can't use the phone feature lol ... i find it funny. Kinda' ironic.

Which version you running? They just released a new version about that time.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=983991 This one

shortlived said:
Which version you running? They just released a new version about that time.
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???? help???

I know there was a temporary patch that was attached to a post on page 67 that will fix that problem. You basically need to replace the phone.apk.. im personally staying on the old version until they get overclocking on the new version. Also the older version runs flawlessly on my g2 so i really didnt see any reason to upgrade.
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HMM I hear you. I can't say it runs flawlessly. Mines freezes a bit, or it doesn't react quickly. When I slide the notifications down it takes me like two or 3 touches to get them to slide down. Or going through screens it freezes sometimes. But its not something that I can't live with. The thing about the phone kills the mobile network. I have to reboot the phone for it to come back.
Sometimes if you let it sit like 5 minutes the mobile network comes back on its own.... I mean not flawless, the phone app issue is most annoying though. Thank God I wasn't stranded somewhere needing to activate my bank card.

[MIUI] SDcard problem

Hello everyone, today I´ve noticed the problem on my HTC Desire with SDcard... I am using MIUI ROM, normally flashed via recovery. Whenever I want to look at my pictures through gallery, play the music or browse categorized files using MIUI File explorer, I can see no pictures, no music/videos or image thumbnails... But one interesting thing is that when I want to browse the SD card using classic file explorer/root explorer and want to open the image then I am able to watch it.. I´ve tried to unmount the SD card, replace it and reflash the ROM aswell.
What´s wrong with it? Did anybody have this issue before? Thanks in advance

Ewors said:
Hello everyone, today I´ve noticed the problem on my HTC Desire with SDcard... I am using MIUI ROM, normally flashed via recovery. Whenever I want to look at my pictures through gallery, play the music or browse categorized files using MIUI File explorer, I can see no pictures, no music/videos or image thumbnails... But one interesting thing is that when I want to browse the SD card using classic file explorer/root explorer and want to open the image then I am able to watch it.. I´ve tried to unmount the SD card, replace it and reflash the ROM aswell.
What´s wrong with it? Did anybody have this issue before? Thanks in advance
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u can use the classic explorer. I guess thats the only thing you can do.

renuk11 said:
u can use the classic explorer. I guess thats the only thing you can do.
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Yup, ur right but theres nothing to laugh I think

Can anybody suggest me som tip please? Im really sad
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Hi,
fixing permissions from the recovery?
Greetings.

copecu said:
Hi,
fixing permissions from the recovery?
Greetings.
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and where do I find this setting in recovery? or can I do this with ROM manager?
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Hi guys!
Which of MIUI XJ version should I install in order to get more space for installed apps? (D2whatever, A2SD, etc)
Also, can you advise how should I partition my SD in order to adjust it accordingly?
(ext 2 / ext 3 / ext 4)
Thanks!

SOLVED! I have tried to format my SD card and its solved for now...

Solved!!!
Went to recovery mode... partitioned SD card... Though it wasnt detected while trying to format in recovery, it did partition. Now rebooted phone... Only one partition was detected. Connected to PC. Tried to format... No go. Rebooted to Partition. Tried to delete partition, did format, bingo!!!

[GUIDE][KANG] Android Boot-From-SD w/ GAPPs and Play Store

This is a re-pack based on Catherall's own guide here: [GUIDE] Booting an Android System when only Recovery is at your disposal
The main difference from his copy (cyanogenmod 7.1):
- Google Apps (20110828) applied
- Updated to latest Google Play Store (3.7.15)
- update.zip modified to work on 4EXT Touch Recovery (ui disable)
Tested so far off of 4EXT Touch Recovery 1.0.0.5 RC5
What doesn't work and probably will never work unless someone makes new kernel modules for 2.6.35.10 (ie: the .ko files can be placed in the BootManager folder, and then have the init.d scripts edited to load those modules, but thus far none of them have worked for me because they were not built for that exact kernel, I don't know how to compile modules etc).
- Wifi [won't turn on]
- Bluetooth [won't turn on]
- everything else he mentioned in his first post regarding adb/etc
Made this as a new thread because his is quite stale, and catherall hasn't been seen in like forever. And kind of hoping that with the new progress maybe someone will take the time to write up some new gingerbread drivers for this purpose.
If I had the knowledge I would have ported an extremely lightweight Gingerbread Rom to it to be used as sort of a 'emergency-droid' rom, and recompiled kernel modules so that wifi/etc would work.
Instructions
Download the zip, unpack, copy BootManager and update.zip [zip can be renamed] to the SD card. Boot into recovery mode, run the update.zip to start up CyanogenMod 7.1 form the SD Card. (The original README is in the zip)
When you're in for the first time you'll notice the usual Google Apps setup screen, but it'll be in german. To change the language:
Press "Setup abschliben"
Press "Sprache ändern", select appropriate language
Continue the Google Apps setup as usual
It is advised that you do not allow it to automatically let it restore/install your apps as there will be no wifi connectivity and would be done over your data connectivity.
Download Boot_From_SD_wPlay.zip (~135MB)
md5sum : a352017b37bb546ffe0327bbe78304fe
Video from when I was first playing with it (after I put the 4EXT code in, but before I added gapps).

aaaaand another service from Kbeezie... you just can't stop can you?
thanks!

Is it possible to adjust the size of the internal storage? Make it 1g or larger?
Please tell me how if its possible...
Verstuurd van mijn HTC Vision

feejzor said:
Is it possible to adjust the size of the internal storage? Make it 1g or larger?
Please tell me how if its possible...
Verstuurd van mijn HTC Vision
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You should be able to modify the the image sizes with BootManager (from the market).... as the free version doesn't see 'Rom8' (which this is mounted), you would have to copy the contents of BootManager/Rom8 to BootManager/Rom1, adjust the image size to 1gb or whatever you wanted... then boot to cwm/4ext mount usb, and use your pc to copy the contents of Rom1 to Rom8 (keep a copy of the original Rom8 somewhere as a backup if it fails)
Never tried it, but it works in my head!
Hope it helps.

Is there anyway to make this permanent so that every time i turn on or reboot the phone, it boots from SD card ?

I use
fastboot boot boot.img
from cmd and after that wifi works and bluetooth works in case anyone is interested

00sand00 said:
I use
fastboot boot boot.img
from cmd and after that wifi works and bluetooth works in case anyone is interested
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Nice finding! Anyway, can I ask you what boot.img file did you use?
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Mehrdad96 said:
Is there anyway to make this permanent so that every time i turn on or reboot the phone, it boots from SD card ?
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This is unlikely without also writing some kind of bootloader on the internal memory to launch from the SD... which of course would require that the internal memory were not in some way damaged. So kind of a catch-22 to what you're asking. Shouldn't be using SD booting as a permanent solution, it's more like a way of still being able to do *some* things while you work out on getting the phone replaced.

And here I thought you and all your work was gone, nice to see ya around kbeezie!
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Can someone please re-upload zip?

Anyone?
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[Q] Recovery and Time/date issues

Is this a known thing? Does this model not have an internal clock, thus can only set current time when network connected? Any idea why? Can't find any info on this...

gomisensei said:
Is this a known thing? Does this model not have an internal clock, thus can only set current time when network connected? Any idea why? Can't find any info on this...
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Its known...nothing to worry about. Rename the back up with any file explorer or in Rom manager.
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Artimus009 said:
Its known...nothing to worry about. Rename the back up with any file explorer or in Rom manager.
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Rom manager will not use my external sd card for backups anymore.
By known, what do you mean? Will i never be able to reboot my phone out of a service area and have the right time?
Will renaming nandroids still work with the new blob-style system new cwm uses?

Yeah, you can use Rom Manager to rename one after its been created, or to create and name one using "Backup Current ROM", even with the new type of backups it makes.

Artimus009 said:
Its known...nothing to worry about. Rename the back up with any file explorer or in Rom manager.
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Opps, edited when I should have posted again
Rom manager will not use my external sd card for backups anymore (since a few updated ago, I guess).
By known, what do you mean? Will i never be able to reboot my phone out of a service area and have the right time?

Try twrp, the dates are still wrong but there is a keyboard within the recovery for renaming backups.
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