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F2fs for the gs3 ??

Yes, I have don't the searches, and tried a ton of stuff including formatting portions. Seems this is working on the international version, and most nexus devices. Is the a thread that might help, or has anyone heard success stories with our device.
I really hate starting new threads, but sgh-i747 seems not to have the information out there for ways to getbf2fs working for data, cache, AND system.
Thanks
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Information on F2FS
There is some information in the Quantum thread starting with http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=53958476&postcount=17136 and several of the posts following it. I tried to get the ROM running but never could get the kernel to boot.

drbmm said:
There is some information in the Quantum thread starting with http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=53958476&postcount=17136 and several of the posts following it. I tried to get the ROM running but never could get the kernel to boot.
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Same here.
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aircooledbusses said:
Yes, I have don't the searches, and tried a ton of stuff including formatting portions. Seems this is working on the international version, and most nexus devices. Is the a thread that might help, or has anyone heard success stories with our device.
I really hate starting new threads, but sgh-i747 seems not to have the information out there for ways to getbf2fs working for data, cache, AND system.
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Same question here, I can't even find the option to format data partition in f2fs. I installed latest version of TWRP (2.7.1.0) and I looked in Advanced wipes menu, I selected "Change filesystem" option and it showed me the filesystem choice menu, but I only get the option to use ext2, ext3, ext4 or fat, no f2fs option. I also tried with Philz recovery but I see no option for f2fs in it too.

Nico3d3 said:
Same question here, I can't even find the option to format data partition in f2fs. I installed latest version of TWRP (2.7.1.0) and I looked in Advanced wipes menu, I selected "Change filesystem" option and it showed me the filesystem choice menu, but I only get the option to use ext2, ext3, ext4 or fat, no f2fs option. I also tried with Philz recovery but I see no option for f2fs in it too.
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philz has the option in mount advanced format and you have to toggle ext4-f2fs.
decronic has an successful method for the N5 and has been helpful in supplying tools to convert a rom f2fs and attempting to get me off the ground but the kernel seems to fail on my attempts.
here is a flashable zip to format system, data, and cache for the d2LTE devices. It will completely wipe the internals of the phone so be sure to have an external sd card prepared for your next steps.
"https://www.dropbox.com/s/4beylkg0gvhgitv/Format-All-Partitions-to-F2FS-d2lte.zip">https://www.dropbox.com/s/4beylkg0gvhgitv/Format-All-Partitions-to-F2FS-d2lte.zip
please keep me posted as I would really like to use the full potential of this device.

aircooledbusses said:
please keep me posted as I would really like to use the full potential of this device.
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Will try when I come back from work. Supposedly CM11 is supported right out of the box, if you use newer than 06/30 version.

I'm attempting to make it work now. I installed Philz Recovery 6.48 instead of 6.26 and I now have the f2fs option. I tried formatting all partitions to f2fs (sytem, data and cache) and I modified the updater script, using the instructions in Quantum Kernel thread, but it failed to boot (won't go past boot splash screen). Now, I'll try to only format /data and /cache partitions.
Edit: using only f2fs on /data and /cache, it won't go past the boot animation. It's a pain in the ass for now, nothing's working.

Nico3d3 said:
I'm attempting to make it work now. I installed Philz Recovery 6.48 instead of 6.26 and I now have the f2fs option. I tried formatting all partitions to f2fs (sytem, data and cache) and I modified the updater script, using the instructions in Quantum Kernel thread, but it failed to boot (won't go past boot splash screen). Now, I'll try to only format /data and /cache partitions.
Edit: using only f2fs on /data and /cache, it won't go past the boot animation. It's a pain in the ass for now, nothing's working.[/QUOTE
try just data. cache always failed for me regardless of the kernel
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It successfully booted by using f2fs only on /data but it stopped dead in its track, when it showed a screen telling me that encryption is unsucsessful and that I need to perform a factory reset. Looks like there's really no way at all to make it work. Flashing a different kernel didn't change anything.

Nico3d3 said:
It successfully booted by using f2fs only on /data but it stopped dead in its track, when it showed a screen telling me that encryption is unsucsessful and that I need to perform a factory reset. Looks like there's really no way at all to make it work. Flashing a different kernel didn't change anything.
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No, there is a way. I'm not sure how to get system to stick. S3 mini has it, nexus devices, and others. it will happen soon I'm sure.
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thanks for ur efforts.
(trollin).
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http://review.cyanogenmod.org/#/c/68382/ maybe we'll be able to get it with what they added on the latest nightly

Quantum 5.2
Has anybody been able to get F2fs working on their s3? I have been experimenting for hours. So far ive gotten an infinite bootlogo formatting to f2fs and installing quantum 5.2. if i convert quantum 5.2 rom to f2fs and install it gets stuck on gimme pwncakes picture (kernel)
Edit: also getting the encryption error when formatting data only

f41lbl0g said:
Has anybody been able to get F2fs working on their s3? I have been experimenting for hours. So far ive gotten an infinite bootlogo formatting to f2fs and installing quantum 5.2. if i convert quantum 5.2 rom to f2fs and install it gets stuck on gimme pwncakes picture (kernel)
Edit: also getting the encryption error when formatting data only
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Haven't managed to get it working yet.
I tried flashing a recent CM nightly (with the default kernel) in vanilla CWM, Philz Touch CWM, and TWRP and no luck with any of them. Flashing the Format-All-Partitions zip doesn't seem to work, and if I use the F2FS format options already included in Philz Touch, I am never able to mount /system afterwards. I didn't even have the option to switch to the new file system in TWRP.
So I'm not too sure what's going on. Is it a recovery issue? Or is our device somehow permanently limited to what file systems we can choose from? I'm out of ideas at this point.

f2fs s3
Theres barely any roms or kernels that support f2fs for the d2att s3. I think it has to do something with the compatibility of the rom. Pwncakes has said that his kernel does support f2fs, but im confused whether the rom supports f2fs. Also, most of the tools for f2fs are for the nexus devices, so there might be some error in the compatibility of them. Other devices like the i9300 have kernels that support f2fs as well as dualbooting, but it hasn't picked up for the d2att yet.

I'm not positive, but I think the kernel can be either-or, but the ROM can only be one or the other. So the ROM will have to be made specifically for f2fs.

compatibility
Major kernels such as Kt747, leankernel and QuantumKernel all support f2fs, but theres no compatible rom to go with it. I would love the speed boost of f2fs on my phone if it were possible.

The interesting thing is I tried the F2FS ROM converter tool that was posted in the Quantum thread. The output zip looked like it did in fact have some changes to reflect support for the file system, but I still couldn't get past the kernel image on boot with TWRP. With Philz Touch, I was still unable to mount /system after flashing the ROM.
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I have a feeling that the slimkat rom will work with f2fs. Im going to try it out along with quantum kernel or kt747

f41lbl0g said:
I have a feeling that the slimkat rom will work with f2fs. Im going to try it out along with quantum kernel or kt747
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please post back your progress. Device maintainer said that it has something to do with the Fstab that is preventing it from working for us.
my expirience with Dechronic's rom converter is that it makes use of a modified boot image. I fear the one I have is too old to working with so I am sort of stuck waiting for a further development. its a shame too, I have a spare S3 I can be a little risky with.

[recovery]TWRP 2.8.0.0 v2 for e98x[TEMP CLOSED]

Temporarily forget it. Link removed.
TWRP 2.8 v2 for e980.
Fixed auto-loki support.(But there will be a weird floating loki option, i will fix the position of it when i have time)
Should be no longer have secure boot issue after flashing kernel.
Reboot-into-recovery-loop bug still presents, always prepare madmack's twrp for e986 hack, in case boot-loop happens!
When recovery-loop happens, please flash madmack's hacked TWRP 2.6 for e986(please see post #23), then reboot into madmack recovery(you can install back my recovery in this step), reboot system, the recovery-loop will stop.
I am not able to solve this bug, as with Philz touch also has this bug and never solved.
**This recovery will only cause recovery-loop. All other bootloop will not be cause by this recovery!**
**I held no responsibility for any damage due to the use of this recovery.**
Features:
1)Full nandroid backup is much faster on TWRP than on CWM / PHILIPS TOUCH.
2)Ability to format any partition into F2FS/EXFAT/FAT/EXT2/EXT3/EXT4, and read/write all these format partitions.(don't use F2FS format until a compatible kernel and rom come out.)(I am using stock at this moment, still love stock, but failed to make stock rom fully compatible with F2FS, what a pity!)
Download it from attachment.
Backup anythings important.
Flash through recovery.
Enjoy!
Wing
P.S. I am **not** a developer, so I **may not be able to** fix any bugs if you encounter!
P.S. Again, i am using phone network at home, which have data usage limit, so the source will be uploaded when i can use wifi.
P.S.I am not programmer, I used very long time to understand what is what, if you think this recovery is useful, consider make a donation!

Wow, thanks! Working great!

Wow .thank you so much .already flashed waiting for new build to test .will report back .thanks again
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Keep this thread alive

Actually, the thing i actually want/try to do is to add F2FS support to CM kernel and whole CM rom.
Since i am not a developer, i use a lot of time try to figure out what need to patch and failed.
I used too much time and can't understand what make the compile fail and give up.
Then I do the next thing I want to do: compile a fully working twrp to replace the easily boot-loop PhilZ Touch recovery.
This TWRP is actually a side product of my failure attempt.
(ha, i still don't have right to post external links, so i will put the TWRP e980 compile method and source up later)
Wing

Great job man .thanks

mukwing said:
Actually, the thing i actually want/try to do is to add F2FS support to CM kernel and whole CM rom.
Since i am not a developer, i use a lot of time try to figure out what need to patch and failed.
I used too much time and can't understand what make the compile fail and give up.
Then I do the next thing I want to do: compile a fully working twrp to replace the easily boot-loop PhilZ Touch recovery.
This TWRP is actually a side product of my failure attempt.
(ha, i still don't have right to post external links, so i will put the TWRP e980 compile method and source up later)
Wing
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how did u build i could help i have linux on virtual mmachine on windows 8.1

bountyman334 said:
how did u build i could help i have linux on virtual mmachine on windows 8.1
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Attached is the patch file for cm kernel to make it support F2FS.(I forget where to get)
Not all codes can be patched sucessfully, some I need to modify the kernel sources by hand.
It seems some codes will lead to compile error, but i am not programmer, I don't know how to adjust.
I am using up-to-date CM sources, without modification, i can compile unofficial cm build successfully for my own test.
Wing

Forget this patch. I think this patch might be outdated.
I am trying to investigate the commits about F2FS in Nexus 5 CM F2FS kernel sources.
Will try to merge these commits to see if it can compile.
If I sucessfully getting a F2FS supported CM kernel, will try to make a F2FS supported TWRP.
Making CM rom to support F2FS seems to be easy, there exists some tools ready to do it.
Wing

Thank you so much for you hard work

I finally learned how to correctly patch kernel commits!
Good news. A F2FS suppported kernel has been successfully compiled!
(need testing, but need to compile F2FS suppported TWRP and ROM before i can test.)
Next step, F2FS suppported TWRP.
Wing

I can't find resources of how to modify TWRP 2.8.0.0 to support F2FS for our device.
But the modified KT-TWRP from the following
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2778248
I can compile it successfully against e980 CM sources.
So, I get F2FS supported TW-TWRP working on my phone.
I still haven't try format partition to F2FS.
Will report if it works later.
I don't want to be another failure, used me sooooo much time to research.
Wing

version?
It says in the flash screen that it is madmack's 2.6.1.0 only.
I am confused..
Edit - but the recovery header says it is 2.8.0.0
XD
Edit 2 - It has messed up with the phone. Not able to get into the ROM. only boots into the recovery. Tried philz recovery and then tried to boot again but it isn't working anymore.

mukuluppal said:
It says in the flash screen that it is madmack's 2.6.1.0 only.
I am confused..
Edit - but the recovery header says it is 2.8.0.0
XD
Edit 2 - It has messed up with the phone. Not able to get into the ROM. only boots into the recovery. Tried philz recovery and then tried to boot again but it isn't working anymore.
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It say madmack's 2.6.1.0 because i use madmack's old zip and replaced the recovery.
If in the boot-into-recovery loop, install philz recovery, then install TWRP again should fix it?
BTW, is it caused by wiping of /data?
Again, i am not programmer. I will try to find out reason to see if i can fix it.
Wing

mukwing said:
It say madmack's 2.6.1.0 because i use madmack's old zip and replaced the recovery.
If in the boot-into-recovery loop, install philz recovery, then install TWRP again should fix it?
BTW, is it caused by wiping of /data?
Wing
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Yeah i tried that and it didn't work.
So i tried a bunch of my old recoveries and the twrp e986 hacked one worked.
Now i can see ext card too in twrp. But that's not your recovery. It's old one.
No it didn't happen coz of wipe data.. After flashing it,the recovery boot started.

Failed to find out why has this bug on this recovery. Sorry.
Btw, testing of F2FS gave me soft brick of my phone. When I returned to stock, I surely love the smoothness of original stock lg 4.1.2. So I may stay with stock for a while.
When I feel too boring with stock again, I will return to cm and try compiling something to have fun again.

recovery updated.
please test!
Wing

If anyone tests this out let me know if the Loki works because last time I tried it it made my phone soft brick. It was an easy fix to unbrick it but I'm hoping it doesn't do that anymore.

mukwing said:
recovery updated.
please test!
Wing
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So..
If you go to install,there is a "Loki support" floating checkbox that won't go away...
If you try to Enable MTP and actually try to copy something to internal SD card, recovery reboots and copy fails (I noticed that you can still delete stuff).
It also got me a bootloop when flashing a rom, I had to recover through download mode and a KDZ...
Bunch of issues that are pretty noticeable, OP,are you even testing this on your phone before sending it out risking other phones?

The floating Loki doesn't affect the usage much.
And the boot loop have been mentioned using madmack 2.6 e986 to solved.
Sorry, will never share anything again.

Jeez....
2SHAYNEZ

[DEV][KERNEL][13 NOV] Convert EXT4 to F2FS [BETA]

I thank @frantisek.nesveda for his Agnostic-kernel - partition independent kernel flasher on which I base this. I also thank everyone he thanks. Additionally, I thank anyone who posted about F2FS and formatting partitions. I read a lot of threads and I’m sure I gleaned something from everything I read.
For now this has to be done after flashing your preferred firmware (ROM). I recommend you make all your desired changes especially changing kernels.
Copy the files to your sdcard where you typically put flash files. I recommend an external card, because this is the only way I do it and I have not tested the other way. If you put it on your internal card it needs to be outside the /system and /data partitions because you'll lose them during formatting.
Also, I have only tested this on PhilZ Touch 6.58.9 recovery. I would appreciate anyone testing on other recoveries if you find one that supports f2fs.
If you are not on PhilZ 6.58.9, flash the zip and reboot to recovery.
Make a full back up of your ROM.
I also recommend you have an Odin based recovery plan. During my trials I ended up with a blank screen and used Odin to get back. This may not be the case with this latest PhilZ.
Format the partitions to f2fs.
It is in "Wipe and Format Options", then "Custom Format Options" then "Toggle f2fs <-> ext4 migration"
Remember, to format data you pick /sdcard. Also, this will remove everything on your internal card.
See warnings in post #2
I include a testF2FS zip to confirm the formatting.
Then use custom restore to get the data and/or the system from the backup. You can skip cache since it gets rebuilt.
Then flash GS3-F2FS-kernel-fstab-Fixer to adjust the kernel boot image to support the new formats.
This only fixes the fstab and if the kernel does not have f2fs support it will not work.
As always, no one is responsible for what happens to your phone. Everyone does this on their own and at their own risk.
Please do NOT mirror these files.
It appears to only work with the PhilZ recovery I built. If someone finds another please let us know.
Also, it does not work on TouchWiz ROMs. If someone finds one that it does work on please let us know.
Do not use the phone setting Factory Data Reset
XDA:DevDB Information
F2FS, Tool/Utility for the AT&T Samsung Galaxy S III
Contributors
RoryB
Version Information
Status: Beta
Beta Release Date: 2014-11-13
Created 2014-10-21
Last Updated 2014-12-06

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Latest files on Android File Host
Remember, to format data you pick /sdcard. Also, this will remove everything on your internal card.
Do not factory reset through the phone settings. This appears to format as ext4 and does not keep your formatting.
If you do you would need to try the f2fs fixer before rebooting. I have not so let us know how it goes if you try.

[OLD WAY]
For now this has to be done after flashing your preferred firmware (ROM).
Copy the files to your sdcard where you typically put flash files. I recommend an external card, because this is the only way I do it and I have not tested the other way. Also, I have only tested this on PhilZ Touch 6.48.4 recovery. I would appreciate anyone testing on other recoveries.
Make a full back up of your ROM.
It seems it is best to get everything the way you want before the back up, including any kernel changes.
I also recommend you have an Odin based recovery plan. During my trials I ended up with a blank screen and used Odin to get back.
Flash the zip file for what format you want to change. I include a testF2FS zip to confirm the formatting. For some reason it sometimes takes more than one try to format the partitions. Sometimes rebooting recovery helps before trying to confirm the formatting.
NOTE: Sometimes the phone reboots on its own while formatting. Be prepared to press the home and volume up buttons for two vibrations to get back to recovery. The first is the final power down and the second is the powering up. Remember to wait for the blue text in the upper left corner.
Then I use custom restore to get the data and/or the system from my backup. You can skip cache.
Then I flash GS3-F2FS-kernel-Fixer to adjust the boot image to support the new formats.
This only fixes the fstab and if the kernel does not have f2fs support it will not work. If they are getting upstream changes they should have it.
As always, no one is responsible for what happens to your phone. Everyone does this on their own and at their own risk.
Please do NOT mirror these files.

yahoo!!!! thank you for what had to have been alot of research , testing , and i cant imagine what-nots.:victory:
will try out tonite and report back
err on the side of kindness

Saving my response until after class... Thus is awesome
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Look forward to testing tonight! Will post with results when I have them
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TheSchatz said:
Look forward to testing tonight! Will post with results when I have them
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Two different phone both liquid ROM. F2fs all versus f2fs none

Thanks again Rory!!

Didn't work for me in TWRP, with latest Carbon Nightly. Just finished in about two seconds, and the test zip failed, indicating nothing changed.
Next step is a CWM I guess!
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TheSchatz said:
Didn't work for me in TWRP, with latest Carbon Nightly. Just finished in about two seconds, and the test zip failed, indicating nothing changed.
Next step is a CWM I guess!
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I tried some stuff before with formatting partitions in twrp and it always failed. Even the newest 8.whatever just freaks out with unrecognized file system. I've not been a fan of philz ever before, but since that's what is working I Will adapt

aircooledbusses said:
I tried some stuff before with formatting partitions in twrp and it always failed. Even the newest 8.whatever just freaks out with unrecognized file system. I've not been a fan of philz ever before, but since that's what is working I Will adapt
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I guess Philz it is, as latest CWM failed in the same fashion.

Yeah, same here with CWM.
Running vanilla CM11. Took a full nandroid, formatted system, cache, and data with Philz. Restored nandroid, installed latest Quantum kernel and flashed the kernel fix.
Everything is up & running, but performance has downgraded. AnTuTu score down by about 20%. I have seen other f2fs discussions that said it needs time to settle in, so I'll let the phone on all night and check it in the morning.

Just some more scores I am not too sure what to make of. But obviously f2fs has the edge.
Html5 test seems a bit fictitious but again shows f2fs showing some advantage....... If more birds is a good thing that is.

one more to confirm: failed with twrp 2.6.3.1 . tried multiple times. running Q v3.66 with appropriately dated kernels = QK / dkp / BMS .
ohh philzzz , where are you ? time to come and play.!
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mrrocketdog said:
one more to confirm: failed with twrp 2.6.3.1 . tried multiple times. running Q v3.66 with appropriately dated kernels = QK / dkp / BMS .
ohh philzzz , where are you ? time to come and play.!
err on the side of kindness
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https://goo.im/devs/philz_touch/CWM_Advanced_Edition/
I used one for d2lte. Please ignore the update to latest binary message

TheSchatz said:
Didn't work for me in TWRP, with latest Carbon Nightly. Just finished in about two seconds, and the test zip failed, indicating nothing changed.
Next step is a CWM I guess!
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Remember, sometimes it takes a few times. I've been trying things like adding sleeps to "rest" between each format command. It did not help. I sometimes had to format, reboot to recovery, format again and then maybe it showed up as changed.
I think I got things mixed up. I have to set up boot image to support the new format and then flash quantumkernel. I"ll update the first post.
Yup, I use this one https://goo.im/devs/philz_touch/CWM_Advanced_Edition/d2lte/philz_touch_6.48.4-d2lte.zip

RoryB said:
Remember, sometimes it takes a few times. I've been trying things like adding sleeps to "rest" between each format command. It did not help. I sometimes had to format, reboot to recovery, format again and then maybe it showed up as changed.
I think I got things mixed up. I have to set up boot image to support the new format and then flask quantumkernel. I"ll update the first post.
Yup, I use this one https://goo.im/devs/philz_touch/CWM_Advanced_Edition/d2lte/philz_touch_6.48.4-d2lte.zip
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Well, now I can't get past the kernel splash. Philz finally sees everything as f2fs, but I can't mount data at all... I've managed to royally screw up everything, lol. Off to Odin, I'll try again sometime but it's a no go for now.
Thanks for the files though, I'm really excited for the opportunity!

TheSchatz said:
Well, now I can't get past the kernel splash. Philz finally sees everything as f2fs, but I can't mount data at all... I've managed to royally screw up everything, lol. Off to Odin, I'll try again sometime but it's a no go for now.
Thanks for the files though, I'm really excited for the opportunity!
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Yes, formatting is a bit wonky but the test zip file is very helpful. After formatting I'd run the test zip till desired partitions showed f2fs and not unknown. I also rebooted recovery before restoring. That custom restore really messed me up and I had to have only one back up to keep stuff straight. Then the fix file and a reboot. I only flashed qk 10.11 after it was all running.
Don't know if This will help anyone but it worked for me.

aircooledbusses said:
Yes, formatting is a bit wonky but the test zip file is very helpful. After formatting I'd run the test zip till desired partitions showed f2fs and not unknown. I also rebooted recovery before restoring. That custom restore really messed me up and I had to have only one back up to keep stuff straight. Then the fix file and a reboot. I only flashed qk 10.11 after it was all running.
Don't know if This will help anyone but it worked for me.
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Eventually everything read f2fs, but I wasn't doing any data restoration. I was just going to start with a fresh rom install, but that's when I was stuck on the kernel splash with no adb. I'll probably try again tonight after work, maybe I'll have better luck!
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Many ROMs have format built into their updater script and that would undo your format to f2fs unless the ROM is written to support it.

Galaxy Tab S 10.5 LTE (F2FS)?

Would it be possible to format the file system on this tablet for use with F2FS and how would I go by doing so if yes?

Grizzly6117 said:
Would it be possible to format the file system on this tablet for use with F2FS and how would I go by doing so if yes?
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You'd need a custom Kernel.....I'm not aware of one that supports F2FS but can I ask a dumb question....why? There's still no Stable release out yet is there?

Yes. In addition to a F2FS enabled custom kernel, you would require an enabled custom recovery.
My SkyHigh kernel has in built F2FS support but never tested

UpInTheAir said:
Yes. In addition to a F2FS enabled custom kernel, you would require an enabled custom recovery.
My SkyHigh kernel has in built F2FS support but never tested
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Yeah, I know by my post that I made my self to be clueless on things like this just wanted to see if people have already tested on this for this, I'm considering changing one of the ROMs to f2fs and test your kernel for f2fs compatibility, I'm just worried about bricking as I am on contract with this device but I don't see why I couldn't recover everything flashing stock with Samsung kies

F2FS
I managed to convert SuperSamsung v2 to F2FS by using a F2FS converter script I got from the Nexus 7 side of the forums and used your latest SkyHighKernel to boot into F2FS succesfully
EDIT: Feels snappier and less stutter, the major improvement atm is App Loading times

Grizzly6117 said:
I managed to convert SuperSamsung v2 to F2FS by using a F2FS converter script I got from the Nexus 7 side of the forums and used your latest SkyHighKernel to boot into F2FS succesfully
EDIT: Feels snappier and less stutter, the major improvement atm is App Loading times
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Sweet. Can you please link to the script thread, and did you need to modify it for our device partition table?

UpInTheAir said:
Sweet. Can you please link to the script thread, and did you need to modify it for our device partition table?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2731666
Thats the Script I used, didnt change anything, but during the process when it asks what boot.img to use, you can select to use your own, and I simply just pulled it from your Kernel and placed into the folder directory, but I did flash the kernel zip anyway once flashing the ROM, I changed System and Cache to F2FS first, flashed ROM etc. then rebooted recovery and converted Data to F2FS, which wipes everything on internel Memory, so i kept my backup of everything on my External SD

Grizzly6117 said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2731666
Thats the Script I used, didnt change anything, but during the process when it asks what boot.img to use, you can select to use your own, and I simply just pulled it from your Kernel and placed into the folder directory, but I did flash the kernel zip anyway once flashing the ROM, I changed System and Cache to F2FS first, flashed ROM etc. then rebooted recovery and converted Data to F2FS, which wipes everything on internel Memory, so i kept my backup of everything on my External SD
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Good stuff. Glad the kernel worked so far.

philz touch recovery for jfltetmo

Just wondering if anyone had a copy of the latest philz touch recovery for a T-Mobile S4 SGH-M919 (jfltetmo) that I could download? I'm interested in trying it to see if I like it better then TWRP 2.8.6.0 on my S4.
I like TWRP, just heard great things about philz version and wanted to try it out. But not having much luck finding it. I think it is also know as CWM Advanced Edition? I'd like to try the Advanced edition if I could find it.
Thanks in advance.

I need the latest version as well.. so bump
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guys, just install the TWRP manager from the play store and install it from there !!!

icutzo said:
guys, just install the TWRP manager from the play store and install it from there !!!
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I already have TWRP 2.8.6.0 on the M919, had to find it cause the app from the playstore only would install up to 2.8.4.0. I just would like to see the difference between this and philz last version.

Cajun_Man said:
Just wondering if anyone had a copy of the latest philz touch recovery for a T-Mobile S4 SGH-M919 (jfltetmo) that I could download? I'm interested in trying it to see if I like it better then TWRP 2.8.6.0 on my S4.
I like TWRP, just heard great things about philz version and wanted to try it out. But not having much luck finding it. I think it is also know as CWM Advanced Edition? I'd like to try the Advanced edition if I could find it.
Thanks in advance.
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Heres a flashabke zip that install latest v6.15.4 all you gotta do is flash it via recovery and reboot your recovery https://romhut.com/addons/philz_touch_recovery_v6-15-4_sgh-m919_flashable_installer-zip

g7755725 said:
Heres a flashabke zip that install latest v6.15.4 all you gotta do is flash it via recovery and reboot your recovery https://romhut.com/addons/philz_touch_recovery_v6-15-4_sgh-m919_flashable_installer-zip
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Great!!! Thank you!!!!! I'll give it a try.

Cajun_Man said:
Great!!! Thank you!!!!! I'll give it a try.
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Your welcome

g7755725 said:
Your welcome
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Just was wondering something. Using the 6.15.4 version of Philz you have given me the link to I had made a backup of my current ROM install with it. As far as I can tell this version didn't have support for f2fs.
I found out the rom I am using supports f2fs on cache and data. So I recently switched to TWRP with F2FS and converted the cache and data to f2fs and used my twrp to restore the rom that I had made with twrp. So now I'm running my rom with both cache and data as f2fs.
I found a link to a 6.59.0 version for i9505 which I found out I can install on a M919. 6.59 does have support for f2fs.
I was wondering if I do a factory reset using 6.59.0 will it automatically reformat cache and data as f2fs and the others as ext4? I mean I don't have to manually reset those 2 to f2fs, it should know which ones are ext4 and which 2 are f2fs right?
And if I restore the philz backup of my rom (even though the backup was done when all were ext4) would it restore the data and leave it as f2fs, or would it reconvert data to ext4? Or would it be better to make a new backup using 6.59.0 so that the cache and data on the backup will be in f2fs?
Or is it better to just stick to TWRP with F2FS and stick to it? I gotta admit I like both TWRP and Philz, but TWRP seems to be the only one being updated. I hate choices.

Cajun_Man said:
Just was wondering something. Using the 6.15.4 version of Philz you have given me the link to I had made a backup of my current ROM install with it. As far as I can tell this version didn't have support for f2fs.
I found out the rom I am using supports f2fs on cache and data. So I recently switched to TWRP with F2FS and converted the cache and data to f2fs and used my twrp to restore the rom that I had made with twrp. So now I'm running my rom with both cache and data as f2fs.
I found a link to a 6.59.0 version for i9505 which I found out I can install on a M919. 6.59 does have support for f2fs.
I was wondering if I do a factory reset using 6.59.0 will it automatically reformat cache and data as f2fs and the others as ext4? I mean I don't have to manually reset those 2 to f2fs, it should know which ones are ext4 and which 2 are f2fs right?
And if I restore the philz backup of my rom (even though the backup was done when all were ext4) would it restore the data and leave it as f2fs, or would it reconvert data to ext4? Or would it be better to make a new backup using 6.59.0 so that the cache and data on the backup will be in f2fs?
Or is it better to just stick to TWRP with F2FS and stick to it? I gotta admit I like both TWRP and Philz, but TWRP seems to be the only one being updated. I hate choices.
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Personally best not to even try other recoveries that arnet for sgh m919 can brick your phone but i say stick with twrp tgats what have installed

g7755725 said:
Personally best not to even try other recoveries that arnet for sgh m919 can brick your phone but i say stick with twrp tgats what have installed
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True there is that chance. Although the 6.59 did seem to operate fine when I messed with it, but I put TWRP back on cause I wasn't sure about what 6.59.0 would do on a factory reset.
I'm more used to the way twrp works anyway.