according to the insufficient space in our HTC DESIRE 816 , I tried to partition my sd card and make an EXT2 partition and install link2sd application and it says that the mount script has been created but when I reboot my device it says recreate mount script.. what should i do , i have done all the options " ext2,3,4 and Fat32 " all the same ..
you're gonna need to flash this very useful patch , but beware; it won't work on lollipop and it will make OTA update to lolipop a bit more complicated in case you're planing to do it in the future. but I believe it's worth it and I'm a happy user of Link2SD
seekfind said:
you're gonna need to flash this very useful patch , but beware; it won't work on lollipop and it will make OTA update to lolipop a bit more complicated in case you're planing to do it in the future. but I believe it's worth it and I'm a happy user of Link2SD
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I have already downloaded Lollipop Update , so would it work fine ?
have you installed lollipop?
the patch is not supposed to work on lollipop yet, but I don't know for certain
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I'm an HTC Desire user and I'm thinking of rooting my phone for the 1st time ever but before I perform this I'm having doubts about some questions. I hope i get answers of these..
I have found this guide on this forum
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1016084
Using this guide I will be able to root my phone, after rooting where will the apps be installed by default? will I be able to save my phone memory?
If the official gingerbread for desire arrives in the future, will I be able to update it? what will be the procedure then ? the update over the custom ROM will be possible or not or I'll have to revert back to the default ROM?
I'm a very newbie in all this rooting stuff. Please help me in getting these confusions clear. any other suggestions that would help me in rooting my phone are also welcome
Yes that thread is good to go.. and the installation of app is depend on the custom rom you pick.. there are many option available.. which are A2SD, D2SD, D2EXT,
Where A2SD will move only the app to SD card
D2SD will move app and its data to SD card
And D2EXT need a EXT partition on your SD and that will be used for apps and data and cache too..
You can anytime revert back to the orignal ROM and do the OTA updates.
like you can root.. you can unroot too.
But beofre doing anything please create a goldcard.. HERE... this will help you getting back to orignal or incase any disaster happen..
In simple words.. use Unrevoked 3 to root your device.. which will give you custom recovery.. and from recovery you can flash any custom rom.
Hope that helps
Hi Com
I am looking forward to install Link2SD on my girlfriends Wildfire S - since she isn't interessted in any changes like custom ROMs or something like - i am looking for a very simple way to just get Link2SD installed, together with a 2 partition SD-Card.
Question:
- Do i really need to root the phone to get Link2SD to work?
- If yes, to root the phone, is it neccessary to unlock bootloaders?
Most important question:
- What would be the most simply way to get Link2SD installed on her Stock ROM?
Thank you very much for all useful hints!
Br Morph
isn't there any experienced htc wildfire user that could give me a direction?
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TheMorpheus2000 said:
Hi Com
I am looking forward to install Link2SD on my girlfriends Wildfire S - since she isn't interessted in any changes like custom ROMs or something like - i am looking for a very simple way to just get Link2SD installed, together with a 2 partition SD-Card.
Question:
- Do i really need to root the phone to get Link2SD to work?
- If yes, to root the phone, is it neccessary to unlock bootloaders?
Most important question:
- What would be the most simply way to get Link2SD installed on her Stock ROM?
Thank you very much for all useful hints!
Br Morph
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you need a rooted phone+unlocked bootloader or s/off
best way i found to partition is using an app from the market called rom manager, then install link2sd.
HELLO EVERYONE
I have bought a new galaxy grand duos and i want to root it ASAP.
BUT i have gone through different threads and what i came to know is that there are some confusion regarding a PERFECT rooting method.
I am currently on 4.1.2 and i can update it officially to 4.2.2.
I AM not totally new to xda,, but of course new for this device
CAN ANYONE HELP ME WITH PERFECT SOLUTION FOR ROOTING THIS GALAXY GRAND 4.1.2/4.2.2 WITH STEP BY STEP SOLUTION
THANKS
amankumar2508007 said:
HELLO EVERYONE
I have bought a new galaxy grand duos and i want to root it ASAP.
BUT i have gone through different threads and what i came to know is that there are some confusion regarding a PERFECT rooting method.
I am currently on 4.1.2 and i can update it officially to 4.2.2.
I AM not totally new to xda,, but of course new for this device
CAN ANYONE HELP ME WITH PERFECT SOLUTION FOR ROOTING THIS GALAXY GRAND 4.1.2/4.2.2 WITH STEP BY STEP SOLUTION
THANKS
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The steps in all the threads and the videos are the same, the only difference is the recovery used. There seem to be different versions and types of recoveries circulating here so new comers to the grand community get confused
Either way, first thing you need to decide is which ROM you prefer and accordingly you can upgrade or not
unofficial CM10.1.3 by patwip is stable and only supports 4.1.2 firmware
GENNXT ROM is a stock based boosted ROM with lots of ported apps that runs on 4.2.2 firmware (there is also a 4.1.2 version of it but it's dated)
This is the main and original recovery thread with both 4.1.2 and 4.2.2 recoveries, use the tar files while rooting since they can used with Odin, the zip files is for when you are switching from a different custom recovery like philz or twrp or different variant of cwm
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2315529
After which, you can follow this step by step post to root your phone
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=46395577&postcount=19
This means this phone can't be rooted directly
I have to install a recovery for get it rooted..
BTW I DON'T WANT TO TEST ROMS ON MY DEVICE..(FOR NOW)..I JUST WANT TO GET ROOT ACCESS..
So which version is easy to root
4.1.2 or 4.2.2
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amankumar2508007 said:
This means this phone can't be rooted directly
I have to install a recovery for get it rooted..
BTW I DON'T WANT TO TEST ROMS ON MY DEVICE..(FOR NOW)..I JUST WANT TO GET ROOT ACCESS..
So which version is easy to root
4.1.2 or 4.2.2
Sent from my LT15i using xda premium
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Both are equally easy if done right. But you are gonna stick to firmware for now, I'd suggest go for 4.2.2 as it has certain improvements in looks and battery that you might enjoy
iceyhotguy said:
This is the main and original recovery thread with both 4.1.2 and 4.2.2 recoveries, use the tar files while rooting since they can used with Odin
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2315529
After which, you can follow this step by step post to root your phone
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=46395577&postcount=19
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The method I'm referring to installs a recovery, then in steps 10 and 12 I've asked to flash two files. The first is two give the recovery certain permissions, so it doesn't revert to stock on each boot and can flash files, and the second is the commonly used root app, superSU 1.65 to give your apps root access
worked perfectly
thanks buddy
this one worked perfectly as per your instructions
now i have a rooted 4.2.2
thanks a lot again!!!
what to do?
iceyhotguy said:
Both are equally easy if done right. But you are gonna stick to firmware for now, I'd suggest go for 4.2.2 as it has certain improvements in looks and battery that you might enjoy
The method I'm referring to installs a recovery, then in steps 10 and 12 I've asked to flash two files. The first is two give the recovery certain permissions, so it doesn't revert to stock on each boot and can flash files, and the second is the commonly used root app, superSU 1.65 to give your apps root access
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hey
thanks for your help again
i need another help from you about storage
since it has internal memory of 8 gb while only ~3gb is available
i installed asphalt 8 on this device,,this has almost 1.5gb sd card data,,now when i try to put the data file i.e android/obb/com....gameloft.asphal8 on the external sdcard the game doesn't work..
it works only when i put data in the internal storage!!
can anything be done to solve this issue..cause after installing this game i will not be able to install another heavy game that requires sd data
plzz help
amankumar2508007 said:
hey
thanks for your help again
i need another help from you about storage
since it has internal memory of 8 gb while only ~3gb is available
i installed asphalt 8 on this device,,this has almost 1.5gb sd card data,,now when i try to put the data file i.e android/obb/com....gameloft.asphal8 on the external sdcard the game doesn't work..
it works only when i put data in the internal storage!!
can anything be done to solve this issue..cause after installing this game i will not be able to install another heavy game that requires sd data
plzz help
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Try this app : GL to SD : https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.slf.ListglApp
I haven't tried it myself but this is what several grand users are using to move their game data to extSdCard
Video tutorial by one of the grand users : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2WCk9ne0850
thanks again
iceyhotguy said:
Try this app : GL to SD : https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.slf.ListglApp
I haven't tried it myself but this is what several grand users are using to move their game data to extSdCard
Video tutorial by one of the grand users : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2WCk9ne0850
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thanks for replying
well i found something called folder mount and it's working like charm
thanks for your support
Lots of stuff are going on for M/M dual and creating a new thread for it is not convenient, so i have decided to put up a thread to solve your problems and discuss new updates.
I have put up some links to help new users to sought out there problems.
UPDATES OF OFFICIAL FIRMWARES
Sony Xperia M, M Dual Service Documents (Mechanical)
ROOT for M dual
SWAP INTERNAL MEMORY TO EXTERNAL
CWM FOR M SINGLE SIM
ROOT FOR M
CWM for DUAL SIM
BOOTLOADER UNLOCKING but FIRST SEE RELOCKING
BOOTLOADER RELOCKING
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HOPE IT HELPS
ok guys thank im sukses root
help!!!
how do i enter recovery mode in xperia m (single sim)??
do i need to root first???
doomlord's one click method works or do we have to rely on the other available work arounds?
nish983 said:
how do i enter recovery mode in xperia m (single sim)??
do i need to root first???
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No need to root just unlock your bootloader first.
Ruvy said:
doomlord's one click method works or do we have to rely on the other available work arounds?
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Try Vroot for M dual and for single sim try Frameroot.
icoolguy1995 said:
Try Vroot for M dual and for single sim try Frameroot.
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But as i read here framaroot does not full root.
Ruvy said:
But as i read here framaroot does not full root.
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Doesn't matter, use this after:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2457174
This message was brought to you from my Sony Xperia M C1905 using Tapatalk.
is it okay to update the software using the PC companion if I already rooted my phone or should I unroot it first before updating it?
No need to unroot, but to be on safe side do unroot if you want,but it is not necessary.
Sent from my C1904 using Tapatalk
unroot option in supersu Will do or should we uproot using any other method?
Parandroid rom
Hello guyz..
Can any one port parandroid rom from xperia L to xperia m????
Natrural pictures
Hello guys ,
I removed the natural pictures that came with my Xperia M dual by mistake.
And I want them back...
Does anybody here still have them? can send them to me?
-
I didn't want to start a new thread for this , so I'm using the discussion thread
Thanks in Advance :cyclops:
Anyone got the new album update on Xperia M dual?
I got notification from update center this morning.
Since then I'm trying to download it and it says " could not download "
I didn't unlock my bootloader, however the device is rooted.
But I don't think root will affect the update center...
Anybody have similar issue?
Sent from my C2005 using xda app-developers app
I had the same problem yesterday but today it worked for me. My phone is rooted too. If you want you can update in manually. Just download from this thread and install it as normal app http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-l/themes-apps/4-1-sony-media-apps-t2598435
is it neccessary to have a custom rom to be able to use Link2SD and similar apps ? i have stock rom (c2005 4.2.2) and want to install apps on SD card by default.
bugggmenot said:
is it neccessary to have a custom rom to be able to use Link2SD and similar apps ? i have stock rom (c2005 4.2.2) and want to install apps on SD card by default.
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99% sure you'll be fine with the stock ROM as long as you have root access on your phone.
You don't need a modified ROM/Kernel to use Link2SD and root access only means su access to your existing ROM.
I have a stock XPERIA C1905 (Single-SIM) with root access and use Link2SD.
I still have approx 1.5GB of space available on my internal sdcard0 even with approx 20-30 applications installed.
Remember to use instructions for a C2005 (Dual-SIM) as there are many Singe-SIM Rooting and Link2SD guides around which may not apply to a C2005.
Dr Goodvibes said:
99% sure you'll be fine with the stock ROM as long as you have root access on your phone.
You don't need a modified ROM/Kernel to use Link2SD and root access only means su access to your existing ROM.
I have a stock XPERIA C1905 (Single-SIM) with root access and use Link2SD.
I still have approx 1.5GB of space available on my internal sdcard0 even with approx 20-30 applications installed.
Remember to use instructions for a C2005 (Dual-SIM) as there are many Singe-SIM Rooting and Link2SD guides around which may not apply to a C2005.
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Thanks bro, you were right as i am using link2SD without any problem. i just created second FAT32 partition on the external SDcard and used link2SD successfuly.
now another question! any way to install custom recovery without unlocking bootloader and wiping data? i want to make a Nandroid backup of the current device state.
device is fully rooted.
bugggmenot said:
Thanks bro, you were right as i am using link2SD without any problem. i just created second FAT32 partition on the external SDcard and used link2SD successfuly.
now another question! any way to install custom recovery without unlocking bootloader and wiping data? i want to make a Nandroid backup of the current device state.
device is fully rooted.
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No sorry, you can't install a recovery with a locked bootloader.
This message was brought to you from my Sony Xperia M C1905 using Tapatalk.
bugggmenot said:
Thanks bro, you were right as i am using link2SD without any problem. i just created second FAT32 partition on the external SDcard and used link2SD successfuly.
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I know all the guides say to use FAT32 format for your second partition, but you can use ext3 if you want.
ext3 gives you many file access benefits over FAT32.
I've used both MiniTool and EaseUS file partition tools without problems to format a second ext3 partition with default cluster size .
I have a QNAP NAS so I can easily access ext3 partitioned files, but access without an ext3/ext4 application on a Windows PC becomes restrictive.
Just something to be aware of if backing up second partition files to a PC or something when not using FAT32 format.
And we can now purchase Link2SD Plus and pay it forward to the developer for making our XPERIA M usable.
hi
i had to root my htc 816g after the lollipop update cuz the small internal memory size and i couldn't even update the soft apps
i used TWRP
i just want to downgrade it to kitkat with the right steps and the right stock
i want to be able to apply the official updates too so can i or i will never be able to since i rooted it before ?!
i don't have enough info about rooting or backing up so pls try to explain
ShakeItBaby said:
hi
i had to root my htc 816g after the lollipop update cuz the small internal memory size and i couldn't even update the soft apps
i used TWRP
i just want to downgrade it to kitkat with the right steps and the right stock
i want to be able to apply the official updates too so can i or i will never be able to since i rooted it before ?!
i don't have enough info about rooting or backing up so pls try to explain
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I have the 816 a5_chl single SIM version but let me try to help you because I'd like to. First I believe the rooting methods for your device is a bit different then the one for mine so bear with me here. First I would advise against going backwards to kit Kat from lollipop. Lollipop returned the write permissions to the external SD card for apps that were taken away with kitkat and that's just for starters. Lollipop has battery and performance improvements as well. As for doing stock updates you would need to find and reflash your stock recovery back as well as remove any root exploits from your firmware before any signed stock updates could be performed. What was the root method you used on your model ? Mine was to unlock boatloader thru HTC, flash TWRP recovery and from that recovery flash SuperSU zip file from internal storage of phone.
As for backing up you would first run a backup from TWRP to your ext SD card called a full nandroid backup which is basically a snapshot of your whole phone as it is before you flash any other firmware. Enable compression and leave the MD5 check enabled then name your backup and select micro SD card as the location then swipe to run. Titanium Backup app is used to back up apps and data along with texts and call logs. Google's own backups can be setup from your phone settings and back up your contacts and phone numbers mainly. Super Backup app can also back up your calender as well as texts, call logs, etc.... I use all 3 myself plus the TWRP backup that you can restore if something gets messed up and it often can.
thoctor said:
I have the 816 a5_chl single SIM version but let me try to help you because I'd like to. First I believe the rooting methods for your device is a bit different then the one for mine so bear with me here. First I would advise against going backwards to kit Kat from lollipop. Lollipop returned the write permissions to the external SD card for apps that were taken away with kitkat and that's just for starters. Lollipop has battery and performance improvements as well. As for doing stock updates you would need to find and reflash your stock recovery back as well as remove any root exploits from your firmware before any signed stock updates could be performed. What was the root method you used on your model ? Mine was to unlock boatloader thru HTC, flash TWRP recovery and from that recovery flash SuperSU zip file from internal storage of phone.
As for backing up you would first run a backup from TWRP to your ext SD card called a full nandroid backup which is basically a snapshot of your whole phone as it is before you flash any other firmware. Enable compression and leave the MD5 check enabled then name your backup and select micro SD card as the location then swipe to run. Titanium Backup app is used to back up apps and data along with texts and call logs. Google's own backups can be setup from your phone settings and back up your contacts and phone numbers mainly. Super Backup app can also back up your calender as well as texts, call logs, etc.... I use all 3 myself plus the TWRP backup that you can restore if something gets messed up and it often can.
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first thx for reply
so if i just wanna stay with lolipop and just unroot it what should i do
i used TWRP and i backed up my rooted system days ago
i tried many times to unroot using the unroot option in supersu but nothing happened
so could u pls tell me the steps
like what stock i should download and how to install it ?!
ShakeItBaby said:
first thx for reply
so if i just wanna stay with lolipop and just unroot it what should i do
i used TWRP and i backed up my rooted system days ago
i tried many times to unroot using the unroot option in supersu but nothing happened
so could u pls tell me the steps
like what stock i should download and how to install it ?!
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Your welcome. Ok, you did good by doing a TWRP backup first. You'd be surprised how many people don't so kudos for that. Second you shouldn't need to find a stock zip firmware file to download as long as your system is pure stock and you've reflashed your stock recovery for your model phone. Those are usually found either here in XDA linked or you just have to try to enter your model found listed in your hboot or in settings under about phone. Once you've verified the correct stock recovery zip file you download it to your P.C.s ADB/fastboot folder and flash it over TWRP then relock your boatloader. Some say they can flash stock updates with it unlocked but most recommend you relock it for it to work. From there assuming the unroot method has worked you should be able to do stock updates from your phone or over a computer using HTCsync assuming nothing else was altered in your firmware system from stock.
You say that unrooting thru SuperSU hadn't worked. How do you know that? Have you used a root checker from the play store to verify? It should work because he wrote that into his app specifically to unroot for stock updates or to use someone else's superuser app.
Also what was your rooting method? I believe your phone is the Mediatek version and the Snapdragon processor in my version had a different root exploit or an extra step from my exploit to get a foothold in your system as the processor is different from mine. You would need too remove that exploit as well I believe as it probably altered some system files to allow SuperSU to use it's exploit to gain root permissions.
Found this link below on the web but can't vouch for whether it works or not.Also search here in XDA forums for unroot method as this link says it compiled the info from XDA. Remember you'll still need your stock recovery reflashed before your can do a stock update as this refers to just unrooting.
http://android-unroot-guide.xyz/htc-desire-816g-dual-sim/