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Hi Chiefs!
I am a newbie to rooting, planting, flashing etc etc however, to avoid frustrations from your end here are some of the first things that i have done.
I have read through the below links:
[cant post urls but its basically guides to rooting desire from xda forums]
I am using a Desire from Starhub in Singapore. I have recently upgraded to gingerbread 2.3.3 after which i realized that I should have not done that but anyway, now that it is done, I am now:
Revolutionary Now it is (Alpharev unlock)
BRAVO PVT1 SHIP S-OFF
HBOOT-6.93.1002
MICROP-031d
TOUCH PANEL-SYNT0101
RADIO-5.17.05.23
Aug 10 2010, 17.72.18
I believe i should be able to install ICS now but when i download the ICS and rename as PB99IMG.ZIP and install it unzips and after parsing returns back to the hboot menu.
I must say confess that I may not have rooted correctly, because when i try and ls files in directories like cache, root or command I get permission errors.
Some help would be really appreciated, its just the sheer kick of being able to do it that drives me to post here.
You have to flash the zip-file from Recovery.
Check Tutorial(s) in Development-Section.
Sent from my HTC Desire using XDA
I tried that too sir .. but from recovery when I select the 'Apply update from SD card' it does not work, there is just a standard message 'rebooting with reason code' and something like 'unable to open /cache/command/...' and it reboots
danceunlimited said:
I tried that too sir .. but from recovery when I select the 'Apply update from SD card' it does not work, there is just a standard message 'rebooting with reason code' and something like 'unable to open /cache/command/...' and it reboots
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nandroid backup first:
backup and restore -> backup
then full wipe:
wipe data/factory reset
then flash ROM:
install zip from sd card --> choose zip from sd card
(choose the correct ROM.zip)
'apply update from SD card' is something else.
First you have to partition your SD card. Go in the Recovery to 'advanced' and then 'partition sd card'. Choose 1GB EXT4 and 128MB SWAP... (all your files on the SD card will be deleted... maybe you have to secure them first). Then put the File with an SD card adapter on the sd (if you have one... if you don't have one and youre unable to boot complietly into the system, try without partitioning). When the file is on your sd boot into recovery...You have To choose 'install zip from sd-card' Or something like that... Then navigate To the folder where the ICS file is. Choose The file and here you are!!!
Sent from my HTC Desire using XDA
ph87 said:
First you have to partition your SD card. Go in the Recovery to 'advanced' and then 'partition sd card'. Choose 1GB EXT4 and 128MB SWAP... (all your files on the SD card will be deleted... maybe you have to secure them first). Then put the File with an SD card adapter on the sd (if you have one... if you don't have one and youre unable to boot complietly into the system, try without partitioning). When the file is on your sd boot into recovery...You have To choose 'install zip from sd-card' Or something like that... Then navigate To the folder where the ICS file is. Choose The file and here you are!!!
Sent from my HTC Desire using XDA
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good point, though check each ROMs requirement if an ext partition is required. most will indicate a recommended size depends on how many apps you need, but most do not require a swap partition.
it's also better to use gparted to partition:
- backup your sd card first to PC,
- partition using gparted (search for a guide here somewhere)
- copy contents back to sd card, including ROM.zip
- nandroid backup, full wipe and install as above.
OK, looking at your help below i think i am sure that is something missing, and i definitely need help to figure that out ..
Firstly in recovery mode i dont get 'install zip from sd card' option.
I tried a full wipe and wipe data/factory reset, the zip stops at the same plc
BTW some other symptoms that gives me a feeling that i have not rooted completely or properly:
i installed SuperSU from chainfire and when i try to open it it says
There is no SU binary installed, and SuperSU cannotinstall it. This is the problem.
ROM Toolbox pro also says the same thing, 'failed to obtain root access'
ROM Manager also says that the superuser was not found at /system/bin/su or /system/xbin/su
i am using a windows xp laptop to do all the circus. If it is of any help, chiefs dont have to worry about backup and / or bricking my phone
danceunlimited said:
Firstly in recovery mode i dont get 'install zip from sd card' option.
I tried a full wipe and wipe data/factory reset, the zip stops at the same plc
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are you sure you can't see 'install zip from sd card'??? it's the 3rd/4th option down in the main menu when you first boot into recovery. how are you even installing the zip when you say it stops at the same place?
danceunlimited said:
BTW some other symptoms that gives me a feeling that i have not rooted completely or properly:
i installed SuperSU from chainfire and when i try to open it it says
There is no SU binary installed, and SuperSU cannotinstall it. This is the problem.
ROM Toolbox pro also says the same thing, 'failed to obtain root access'
ROM Manager also says that the superuser was not found at /system/bin/su or /system/xbin/su
i am using a windows xp laptop to do all the circus. If it is of any help, chiefs dont have to worry about backup and / or bricking my phone
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you probably didn't/haven't read all of the documentation, you need to flash superuser.zip. (flash the zip the same way as instructed above).
this however only roots your existing stock rom. you only need to do this if you want to backup apps and data (using something like Titanium Backup), and want to transfer them to a new rom.
whichever rom you end up using, DO NOT use ROM manager, it has been known to cause many problems with this phone, you don't need it.
check the rom thread if it requires an sd partition (most do), and set it up before installing the rom like i said above. also have a look at step 5 here
eddiehk6, you are right, I had never been to the this link for revolutionary ROM, i downloaded it from else where. After installing the correct this I understand what it means to have a 'different' recovery from the standard one that comes with the phone.
Most of the stuff went well after that including the installation of the latest ROM from sandvoid.
The problem is that after I restarted the phone after completing the installation, I see this "blue sparks flying from both sides of my screen to the center" splash, its been 10 minutes and how long should i let this go? Did i brick my phone? Argh! So close ...
ostyme electric
Yeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee Haaaaaaaaaaaaaaa! WOOT WOOT!
I just took out the battery and put it back and restarted to recovery mode, wiped dalvik cache and cache, (As usual super hasty and never RTFM) again!
Thank you all!
Time to spread the love of ICS!
Erm .. question ..
Where is my HTC Sync? I do see a process in there, but i see no option as to where i could "Sync calendar & Contacts", i upgraded my ROM from sandvoid 0.7
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Erm .. question ..
Where is my HTC Sync? I do see a process in there, but i see no option as to where i could "Sync calendar & Contacts", i upgraded my ROM from sandvoid 0.7
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htc sync will only work with sense roms. i don't know what process you're seeing.
this is why we have gmail to sync contacts and calendar.
i know you're excited to have ICS, but remember it's still a beta rom, so there will be some issues as it's still being developed. you may not be able to post there yet, but you can still read the thread.
reading back i think you need to slow down a little. the key is reading, learning, understanding...before you do anything.
and google is your best friend , you can try it now to find out how to sync your contacts / calendar to gmail
Dang! NVM All hail Myphoneexplorer!! High time i donated something to them!
I tried looking in the forums but I did not find my "special case".
the thing is, I first installed "ClockworkMod Recovery" and that was perfect (I even make a backup, I have it in my PC).
then I downloaded "MooDeD AOKP [AXP][][1.0][RC1][][PREM].zip" and put it in the sd card
Turn off your Xperia Arc.
enter Recovery Mode boots.
Wipe Data/Factory Rest
Selected Wipe Cache Partition
selected Wipe Dalvik Cache
Selected Mounts and Storage, selected Format System and confirm the action on the next screen.
selected Install ZIP From SD Card.
Select Choose ZIP From SD Card and locate the MooDeD AOKP [AXP][][1.0][RC1][][PREM].zip.
AROMA Installer will launch.
I made the default instalation, it rebooted and stayed on a Infinite loop...
Helpp!!!!
cant make it to recovery menu either....
Does this nott need a kernel as well, install according to op of the Rom.
I am not familiar with this Rom so not 100% sure what went wrong.
When I have used custom roms there is normally a kernel to flash as well.
Sent from my LT15i using xda premium
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exactly as he said + make sure to Flash a comfortable baseband for it through Flashtools ..
there is a FULL GUIDE thread in the General forum , and It's sticked thread so yo could check it out ..
Thanks a lot for the replys,
My thing is, i can not get to the recovery mode(Power + back)
Can u send the link of the FULL GUIDE in the general forum? cant find it...
Please help.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1653188
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This thread should clarify the methods you can use to enable dual-boot functionality along with common problems and solutions. Hopefully, the list of questions should help. The initial author of this important thread was RichMD. He has kindly asked me to maintain it further instead of him, as he is too busy for that in the moment. I have accepted it and I do it as of February, 2014. Although I'm an active user of dual boot since I own my N7100, I don't consider myself to be a guru for this and I will highly appreciate any cooperative posts and I will try to add the important information and frequently update this OP.
IMPORTANT: particulary new users, please read especially careful here and mind, as the features of Devil Dual Boot Recovery have been strongly changed between the updates! I have kept first two parts of this OP the way RichMD has written them. So all the information are regarding pre-F2FS recovery versions (until v6.0.4.4). My screenshots also show only UI of the 6.0.4.4 version. From part 3 onwards, th einformation are regarding entirely newer recovery and kernel versions with F2FS support.
LIST OF CONTENTS:
About Devil dual boot recovery
Part 1: FAQs: dual-boot general
Part 2: GUIDE: setup dual-boot
Part 3: FAQs: benefits of F2FS
Part 4: GUIDE: migrate from ext4 to F2FS
Part 5: bootloader info & download links
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About Devil Dual Boot Recovery
A luxory version of CWM based recovery with touch UI
Each choice must be clicked twice by touch navigation (to avoid accidental touch)
Navigation can be done by swiping with finger up or down beyond the menu contents
The navigation bar on the bottom works identic like with PhilZ recovery
SCREENSHOTS: (v6.0.4.4, the last pre-F2FS version)
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1: FAQs / dual-boot general
Q.) Can I run all 4.3 and 4.4 AOSP and Touchwiz based ROMs with devil2 dual-boot kernel?
A.) All AOSP ROMs between 4.3 and 4.4.2 will work, but ATM only 4.3 TW based ROMs will boot, 4.4 isn't yet supported.
Q.) Why do I keep getting "Something went wrong..." when trying to install a ROM.
A.) Some people have had this problem when trying to install from the external SD card and the error does not happen after the zip is moved to the SD card. There are additional reasons for that error that I listed below.
Q.) I am having ... problem with the secondary ROM (Play Store FC, no SD card access, no MTP, it fails to install and affects the primary ROM, etc)
A.) 4.2 ROMs do not typically install properly to the secondary partition currently. Additionally, 4.1 roms have a problem with MTP frequently or AROMA roms will fail the ROM to secondary install-script-modification step . Instead, install your desired ROM to primary, boot with the kernel included in the ROM and ensure everything works including MTP. Then flash the dual-boot kernel. Then back it up and wipe the secondary partition. Then restore your backup to the secondary.
Note: DerTeufel has fixed the problem of internal SD card access for 4.2 ROMs for N-7105 (LTE) based phones but N-7100 phones still have the problem. It is being worked on.
Workaround if you can't access the phone via USB
You can load and use easy UMS one time. You will have access to the external SD. Simply reboot and then set the app back to the default MTP mode and both should be accessible. You don't need the app after that. - (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mohammadag.samsungusbmassstorageenabler) and you shouldn't need it anymore.
Q.) Can I revert back to a configuration without dual-boot and how do you do it?
A.) Yes. Use a file manager with root access on the primary ROM to delete the /data/media/.secondrom folder which contains the 1.5GB file and the data folder. Flash another recovery (CWM or TWRP) and flash as you normally would.
Q.) I can't seem to get my nandroid to restore to the secondary partition. What am I doing wrong?
A.) One possible problem is that the secondary /system partition is sized at 1.5GB (recent F2FS kernel version enlarged secondaryFS to 1.9GB). If your nandroid backup has over this amount in /system then it won't work. One possible solution is if you use Titanium Backup (or similar backup program) to do a full backup of apps AND system info. Although it is often written not to restore system info, it is OK if it to the same exact ROM and version. You could then factory reset to wipe it clean, do a nandroid backup and then restore that to secondary. Then install TB and restore selectively only the apps you want. I would probably suggest restoring "missing apps + all system data" but then deselect most of the apps that aren't really necessary. Once that is complete and the configuration is working, you could selectively restore other missing apps and data on a priority basis until you start running low on /system space. TB will show that at the bottom of the initial screen.
Q.) I tried a fresh install to the secondary partition and it completed successfully but now when I boot the primary ROM, I have what I meant to install to the secondary partition. What's wrong?
A.) This will happen if you choose "ZIP to secondary rather than ROM to secondary because of what I listed below in initial setup. Choosing ROM to secondary will cause the installation script to be modified to install to the secondary partition or it will error out with "Something went wrong". Zips installation scripts do not need to be modified because they will reference recovery.fstab which has been modified to support the secondary partition (when you select enable secondary FS.
Q.) Why doesn't vibration work after flashing this kernel?
A.) The default setting for vibration in the kernel is 2%. Use the DevilTools app referenced in DerTeufel's OP and change "Set Vibration Intensity" under the Tweak group.
Q.) Does exFat work?
A.) The kernel supports it but the recovery has not yet been modified to support it.
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2: GUIDE / how to setup dual-boot
Initial Setup
1) Have you flashed the dual-boot (aka DB ) kernel yet? If yes, go to step 3
2) Flash the DB kernel: Go to the DB OP here and flash the version for your model type - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=40410021&postcount=1 N7100 is for non-LTE models and t0lte is LTE enabled (AT&T, Verizon, etc). The zip will NOT list recovery in the name...
3) Have you flashed the DB recovery? If yes, go to step 5
4) Flash the DB Recovery: Navigate to DB OP listed above and flash the version for your model type (as in step 2 above)
5) Have you created the secondary system partition? If yes, go to step 7
6) Create the secondary partition image: Boot into the DB recovery and select Dual Boot Menu > enable mounting secondary and then select create secondary system image (also under Dual Boot Menu". This will take a couple of minutes. This only has to be done once.
7) Ready to flash primary or secondary ROMs: Note: It is probably a good idea to get in the habit of always selecting the FS (primary or secondary) that you want to affect just to ensure you don't wipe the wrong one, etc. Select Dual boot menu > enable mounting of (pri or sec.)... It stays selected until you boot into recovery and change it. You will see recovery flash (reload) with the appropriate FS selected. Obviously, don't select it again - logic loop...
8 ) You at least need to follow standard ROM installation instructions at this point such as wipe data, etc (as appropriate). Wipe Data/Factory Reset will leave the ROM (typical) and the 2nd option (wipe data-cache-system-preload) will wipe out the ROM completely so you can start "clean". Only the selected FS is modified so the other ROM is not affected. All apps and data are separate for each ROM. SD card storage is common so keep that in mind for an app that exists in both ROMs.
9) Installing to the primary partition does not need any special instructions. You should have already selected "enable primary". Select "Install zip" > Choose zip from sdcard or external > ROM to Primary FS. The difference between the "ROM" and "Zip" selections is that zips do not typically explicitly access the file systems - they use references in recovery.fstab which DerTeufel modified to point to the appropriate locations depending on your selection (primary or secondary). Yes, choosing install zip might work for installing a ROM to primary but NOT to secondary. Also, the intention is to avoid confusion.
10) Installing to the secondary partition MIGHT be more problematic since the zip has to be modified first to replace FS references with the secondary locations. When you select this option, it can take a couple of minutes since it is changing the references and then re-zipping to a modified file on the SD card. Note: The original will be gone (at least if it was originally on the SD rather than the external SD) so make a copy, etc before proceeding if you want it to be available for standard/primary flashing in the future. The modified file will always install to the secondary partition after being modified. Note: Complicated install scripts (such as AROMA) will likely fail. If you want an AROMA based installation then the safest way is to install it to the primary partition, ensure it is working, make a backup and then restore the backup to the secondary partition (using the DB recovery of course). Backup/restore will be detailed below.
11) Recovery does not automatically mount /system, and /data so ensure /cache and these are already mounted before running a zip that will need to modify them
12) Avoiding MTP issues: After flashing a ROM, recovery prompts you to install the DB kernel again. Otherwise, the kernel installed with your ROM will not be able to boot the secondary ROM. However, if you do flash the DB kernel right away (for now at least) you may have a problem with MTP (access from a PC over USB ). If you boot the new ROM (with the ROM's kernel which will work for PRIMARY) then MTP should be working. You can then flash the DB kernel after rebooting to recovery and MTP will still work (afaik). Similar to the AROMA note above, you might want to install a ROM to primary first even if you want it in the secondary partition. The install script will not need to be modified and a normal kernel will boot the ROM so MTP will work. Then you can flash the DB kernel, make a backup and restore to the secondary. Hopefully, this is only temporary but at least this workaround exists.
13) Ready to flash zips to primary or secondary ROMs Flashing gapps, etc. simply requires that the correct FS is enabled, /system and /data (as necessary) are mounted and select your target under "Install zip" > "Choose zip from..." > Zip to (primary or secondary).
Kashortiexda has created another installation process documented in post #13 > http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=41992232&postcount=13
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3: FAQs about F2FS / benefits of F2FS and dual-boot in f2fs
Q.) What is F2FS?
A.) "The Flash Friendly File System" created by Kim Jaegeuk (Samsung) and released in February 2013. Read more about F2FS here
Q.) Recently, DerTeufel1980 has updated his devil2 dual-boot kernel and recovery and merged F2FS support. What is the benefit of F2FS?
A.) if the internal sdcard is formatted to F2FS, the system is supposed to be up to 2 times faster than on ext4 (default formatting).
Q.) After update to the newest Devil DB Recovery with F2FS support I had problems by installing ROM to the Secondary FS / my nandroid backup was restored with errors
A.) The newest recovery has enlarged Secondary FS image to 1.9GB (earlier was 1.5GB). This can be cause for many errors. So be sure to create a nandroid backup of your Secondary ROM before you erase /secondrom partition from data/media and to create it again with the new recovery. This is very important to do after the recovery update.
Q.) What should I do to be able to use the benefits of F2FS on my device?
A.) Five steps! First: flash new DB recovery & new DB kernel with F2FS support. Second: create nandroid backup(s) of your ROM(s). Third: move all your data from internal sdcard and save them elswhere, as the formatting to F2FS will erase your entire internal sdcard. Fourth: format in recovery mode all the (internal) sdcard partitions to F2FS one by one. Fifth: restore your ROM(s) and data.
Q.) Can I revert from F2FS back to ext4?
A.) Yes. You can use either of Devil DB Recovery versions to revert back to ext4 (in the new version you will can choose between F2FS or ext4) or you can simply flash any other recivery that doesn't support F2FS and format with it all the partitions. It will format all back to ext4 (you will have to repeat the procedure like described in the question right before).
Q.) After return to ext4 I couldn't format /cache back to ext4
A.) Formatting back to ext4 seems to not work reliably with the newest Devil Touch recovery for N7100. If it is only /cache, it doesn't matter as everything seems to work normally. You can use any other non-F2FS recovery (like TWRP 2.6.3.x or PhilZ touch 6.12.8 to format cache back to ext4)
Q.) Can I with F2FS update my ROM(s) normally with any nightly build?
A.) No, it is not recommended, as the nightlies will ATM reformat some of the partitions back to ext4. Well, yes, in fact you can update, but it is quite complicated way around, therefore, F2FS is more practical for those who want to stick longer time with their ROMs and use benefits of very fast performance of their device on F2FS.
Q.) I've got error message after migration to F2FS when I tried to restore my nandroid backup
A.) This happens occasionally mostly there is a "can't mount /data" error message. Don't worry about that, simply reboot recovery, format again all to F2FS and restore your nandroid backup then.
Q.) After migration to F2FS, I can't reach my Secondary FS partition under "dual boot menu", why?
A.) If the recovery displays "Only with Devil Kernel available" (altough it is flashed already), simply reboot into the Primary FS and reboot into the recovery right after that. Then you will be able to create again the Secondary FS partition and restore your nandroid backup.
It has been reported at least by one user that System, Data, EFS, & Storage had to be remounted manually every time for successful boot up by switching from Primary to Secondary FS and vice versa.
DerTeufel1980's features description just after updating kernel and recovery for t0lte to F2FS (N7100 update was released about one week later):
What's new:
kernel:
added new f2fs filesystem support (supposed to be up to 2 times faster than ext4)
introduce the BFQ-v6r2 I/O sched for 3.3
block, bfq: add Early Queue Merge (EQM) to BFQ-v6r2 for 3.3.0
enable CGROUP_BFQIO by default
backport SLUB from Linux 3.3 (thanks to faux123)
afsync: replace fput() with fput_light() accordingly
cfg80211: Fix memory leak
mm: implement WasActive page flag (for improving cleancache)
fix triangle away
usb: fix 'adb root'
recovery:
completed the rework of recovery ui (primary and secondary rom need to be selected once in dualboot menu) if you can't access dualboot menu, please boot primary or secondary rom with the new kernel once
resized secondary system image to 1.9 gb
possibility to flash roms to secondary without modifying the zip (you HAVE TO CHOOSE ROM). if this fails, select use workaround (this is the old method) next time
added support to format and mount f2fs formated partitions (/system, /data and /cache)
if you format data to f2fs (this gives the maximum performance, you have to select primary rom in dualboot menu, then the option will be in mounts and storage: format /data, /data/media and secondary (please backup before, this wipes your internal sdcard as well)
You only can format data to f2fs, when you select to manage primary Filesystem, because it formats the entire partition, including your internal sd card (which also includes your second rom partitions). Formatting data gives you a complete clean data partition, and you need to backup/restore data, and sdcard (if you backup the sdcard with custom nandroid to external sdcard, you can restore it afterwards, which also restores the secondary rom).
The kernel 2.4.5b for t0lte fixes boot on Omnirom, as well as fixes Selinux on Samsung rom. By default Selinux is set to "enforcing" now, for Samsung as well as for AOSP roms.
If one wants to completely disable selinux, you need to create the file: "/.secondrom/.selinux_disable" (if you are currently booted into secondrom, otherwirse the path would be "/data/.selinux_disable" (both is the same file, and creating it, disables selinux for both roms, once rebooted). selinux stays disabled until the file gets deleted again, and the device rebooted.
On some Sammy roms FC may occur with enforced selinux with the warning: "smartcard service has stopped". Except the fact that only few may know what this service does, usually nothing bad will happen (this message appears once once after boot up)
WARNING: After "fixing" booting on Omnirom, DerTeufel1980 has warned that f2fs only seems to be working properly on CM11 based roms. Samsung ROMs are at least working with selinux disabled, but Omni ROM breaks baseband if selinux disabled!!
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4: GUIDE / ext4 to F2FS migration
New Devil Touch-DB-recovery v6.0.4.5 has some new features:
Instead of double amount of options (for primary FS or secondary FS, respectively) now there is "dual boot menu" where we can choos which FS to manage
Menu text of the secondary FS is displayed now in red color
The size of secondary FS partition is now 1.9GB so even big ROMs can be installed as secondary FS
SCREENSHOT: (new Devil Touch v6.0.4.5 with f2fs support)
As described above under F2FS FAQ, we will migrate to F2FS in five steps:
Step 1/5: flash Devil Touch v6.0.4.5 recovery & kernel with F2FS support for your device (check the download links on the bottom of this post)
flash Devil Recovery with F2FS support for your device (download links are on the bottom of this post)
reboot recovery (under "power options" on the bottom of the main menu)
for single-boot: flash Devil2-F2FS-kernel.zip to your ROM (2.4.5b for t0lte and Verizon / 2.4.6 for N7100)
for dual-boot: if you are already dual-boot user, now flash Devil2-F2FS-kernel.zip to both your ROMs: primary FS and secondary FS
Step 2/5: create now nandroid backup(s) of both your ROM(s):
under "Backup and Restore" choose "Custom Backup and Restore"
in this sub-menu, choose "Custom Backup to /sdcard1" or optionally: "Custom Backup Job"
check for backup only: /system and /data and then >>Start Custom Backup Job<<
as the final step choose "Backup to /storage/sdcard1" option (your external micro SD card)
repeat the same procedure for your second ROM
OPTIONALLY: under this step you can also create a full nandroid backups, but just make sure that you then after migration to F2FS restore only /system and /data in "Custom Restore Job"!
Step 3/5: move all your data from internal sdcard and save them elsewhere, as the formatting to F2FS will erase your entire internal SDcard!
use either external SD card, or your PC as storage, as the entire internal phone memory will be erased in the following step.
mind that this step can take some time, regarding size of the data that has to be copied (20-30 min)
Step 4/5: reboot into the recovery to fs=1 (primary) and format under "Mounts and Storage" following partitions to F2FS:
format /system
format /data, /sdcard and secondrom (this step will destroy the /.secondrom partition)
Step 5/5: restore your ROM(s) and data.
reboot recovery
restore your primary FS
flash Devil-DB kernel
reboot to system and back to recovery
create secondary FS partition
restore your nandroid backup to secondary FS (if you have used "Custom Backup Job")
flash Devil-DB kernel again
OPTIONALLY: if you have made full nandroid backups under step 2/5 now at this point don't miss that you should restore only /system and /data with "Custom Restore Job" option!
Finished! Enjoy F2FS
reverting from F2FS back to ext4
Repeat whole the procedure, just choose under formatting always "ext4" instead of "F2FS"
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5: download links / troubleshooting
DOWNLOAD LINKS:
Latest versions of the kernel and recovery without F2FS support for Note 2:
Devil2 dual-boot kernel MAIN THREAD
Note 2 kernel and recoveries with F2FS support:
n7100 Devil2 kernel: download here
n7100 recovery: download here
t0lte Devil2 kernel: download here
t0lte recovery: download here (this one works also for Verizon)
The newest Devil3 hybrid kernel for N7100 and t0lte: download here
BOOTLOADER check
Regarding the fact that Devil2-recovery boots 4.3 and 4.4 ROMs, owners of the Note 2 should mind, that many recent custom ROMs are designed to work flawless only with the recent JB bootloaders. Custom ROMs don't update your bootloader, so your bootloader was flashed together with your latest stock ROM that you were using. While ICS bootloaders are nearly completely outdated, now also earliest JB bootloaders might cause problems and malfunctions. If so, some users will have to consider to update the bootloader.
Experienced users know: this is a damn risky task, as if Odin fails so that the old bootloader gets erased and new doesn't get properly flashed, only JTAG will be able to revive your device.
I have made a little guide and provided download link how to flash a knox-free 4.3 MJ5 bootloader for N7100: CLICK HERE
This 4.3 bootloader will boot any 4.3 or 4.4 OS, but it still has the charging issue (Sammy's fault) if the device is turned off. All the newer 4.4 bootloaders where the issue is solved are KNOX'ed, so bootloader downgrade won't be possible anymore if you use any of the later bootloader versions.
CAMERA APP TROUBLESHOOTING:
All who use AOSP custom ROMs (especially CM based ones) on their Note 2 devices might face the "ERROR: can't connect camera" issue. This problem is not devil2 kernel related. The Camera app is crashy on numerous devices. We can have our Camera working reliably, just mind that it is utterly important to keep the phone in clearly defined position when starting the camera (horizontal/vertical) and to be careful by each change of the axis rotation. Also don't view freshly shot photo in your camera app, but close the Camera and use Gallery for that.
Should you still face the nasty "can't connect..." error, instead of rebooting the OS use either of those apps, that can successfully restart the camera with one click (my N7100 needed to have both apps installed to make reset working, now either works fine):
Camera (CMFix) app from Play Store
Restart Camera.apk from HERE
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Devil-DB-Recovery screenshots (v6.0.4.4):
Nice work m8!! Appreciate the time in you explaining the processes involved:thumbup:
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Very detail write up Rich. Double:thumbup::thumbup:
Thanx
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Thanks RichMD, appreciated "how-to" guide.
However a few remarks:
Similar to the AROMA note above, you might want to install a ROM to primary first even if you want it in the secondary partition. The install script will not need to be modified and a normal kernel will boot the ROM so MTP will work. Then you can flash the DB kernel, make a backup and restore to the secondary. Hopefully, this is only temporary but at least this workaround exists. Hopefully, this is only temporary but at least this workaround exists.
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It means that in the future we won't need to backup then restore Roms which have to be installed with a Aroma Installer?
In your guide I suggest to add the following b4 Step 5:
Make a Nandroid backup to save our current configuration! If you don't manage to install DB or if we aren't convinced by DB benefitis we can come back to an "one ROM boot".
totelysw classical
Sounds good so far hope to be able to install to external sd storage instead of the internal
Sometimes this process will need extras. At least it did for me, and more than once. Most probably because recovery is trying to replace or prevent original kernel of the second rom to be installed and causing mishaps..
So my additions are:
After flashing second rom howsoever, reflash dualboot kernel.
Reboot rom if stuck get into recovery and wipe cache and dalvik.
I had the issue of cm roms to use partitions, i had to fix permissions (for sec fs) and also once i had to log into recovery, then advanced menu and select /data location..
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Memphis_ said:
Thanks RichMD, appreciated "how-to" guide.
However a few remarks:
It means that in the future we won't need to backup then restore Roms which have to be installed with a Aroma Installer?
In your guide I suggest to add the following b4 Step 5:
Make a Nandroid backup to save our current configuration! If you don't manage to install DB or if we aren't convinced by DB benefitis we can come back to an "one ROM boot".
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Thanks. I plan to add a "How do you completely remove dual-boot" even if you didn't make a nandroid first but I will add a comment similar to what you mentioned.
Awesome!
great work cheers!:fingers-crossed:
myaslioglu said:
Sometimes this process will need extras. At least it did for me, and more than once. Most probably because recovery is trying to replace or prevent original kernel of the second rom to be installed and causing mishaps..
So my additions are:
After flashing second rom howsoever, reflash dualboot kernel.
Reboot rom if stuck get into recovery and wipe cache and dalvik.
I had the issue of cm roms to use partitions, i had to fix permissions (for sec fs) and also once i had to log into recovery, then advanced menu and select /data location..
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Flashing the DB kernel again is required after flashing primary or secondary. My comments are simply that you may not want to do it immediately and let the (primary partition ROM only) boot initially with the ROM included kernel to ensure MTP works. You then need to flash the DB kernel after if you ever want to boot the secondary ROM. If you just finished flashing a ROM to secondary then I "believe" you would need to flash the DB kernel before you could ever boot that ROM. However, MTP (at this point) might not work. If it doesn't then the workaround I listed would help. Does that answer your question/comment?
I will add more to the post on fixing permissions, etc. I need a bit more detail on what your process for CM was. You installed CM to secondary and it wouldn't boot so you went into recovery and advanced > fixed permissions (secondary FS was already enabled)?. I'm not sure what your comment about /data means other than you went to mounts and storage and mounted /data. Is that what you meant?
RichMD said:
Flashing the DB kernel again is required after flashing primary or secondary. My comments are simply that you may not want to do it immediately and let the (primary partition ROM only) boot initially with the ROM included kernel to ensure MTP works. You then need to flash the DB kernel after if you ever want to boot the secondary ROM. If you just finished flashing a ROM to secondary then I "believe" you would need to flash the DB kernel before you could ever boot that ROM. However, MTP (at this point) might not work. If it doesn't then the workaround I listed would help. Does that answer your question/comment?
I will add more to the post on fixing permissions, etc. I need a bit more detail on what your process for CM was. You installed CM to secondary and it wouldn't boot so you went into recovery and advanced > fixed permissions (secondary FS was already enabled)?. I'm not sure what your comment about /data means other than you went to mounts and storage and mounted /data. Is that what you meant?
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No it is the other way around. Everything worked fine, CM booted perfectly, settings were to be applied easily. Gapps flashed well and worked without glitch. However, file managers, play store or anything trying to access fs couldnt manage to do so.. I first changed my ROM tried old sentinel (4.5) then paranoidandroid and then new sentinel.. But same thing happened. Then I booted reflashed DB and fixed permissions. Rebooted CM, still no access. Afterwards, I rebooted into recovery re-fixed permissions but this time under the advanced menu (surely after activating second partition from dualboot menu) I set the storage to /data/media/0 .. rebooted 2nd rom. this time everthing worked fine.
Aforementioned are all for 2nd rom. 1st rom worked like a charm except for the MTP
I would love to see this on the tmobile s4
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Strange behaviour on my N7100
After I flash the Devil dual-boot kernel (either the current - Devil-n7100-DUAL-0.21.3_20130529.zip or the previous version) this is happening to my device:
0. flashing is succesful and I reboot
1. the logo "Samsung Galaxy Note II N7100" stays on screen for approx. 4 or 5 minutes. Initially I believed it's completely frozen
2. the ROM specific logo (CyanogenMod or Samsung) appears on screen and ROM is loading shortly
3. everything works perfect, except touchscreen with fingers. Only S-Pen is working. I can check the kernel and it's the version I've flashed. Also when I press Home button 4 times, screen colors becomes negative, as it should.
4. if device enters in Sleep (screen off), the notifications are working (eg. new mail)
5. if phone gets an incoming call or if I wake the phone from sleep, the screen stays on for less than a second, then forcibly reboots
6. back to step 1.
Have anyone encountered this problem? This is happening with either Samsung stock 4.1.1 firmware rooted or with Cyanogenmod 10.1 nightly from last days.
I would love to have this kernel working...
RichMD
sorry to hijack your thread, delete if you need.. here's what works for me, several times ( I used your and Der Teufel guide as reference) just put it in a step by step guide
After a lot of reading and some tinkering, I've got PACMAN 4.2.2 PA /AOKP /CM10 1on ROM1 and 4.1.2 Mike1986 ARHD17 Sammy on ROM2.
Adb, MTP, Trickster works fine on both.
Working great. Even managed to get Simplistic Framework and Xposed working on rom 2 (Sammy)
simply
(a) first put the rom you want as PRIMARY on your ext sd card, either a flashable zip or a CWM nandroid backup (NOT TWRP).. you will need this later in step 32
1 on your existing rom and kernel combination , flash DT recovery,
2 reboot to recovery
3 go to dual boot options in recovery
4 create second partition
5 reboot to first rom
6 check MTP
7 reboot recovery
8 dual boot menu
9 enable mount primary ( second on list of 3 options )
10 go back, Mounts and storage
11 mount efs, system, data, ext sdcard
12 go Back, wipe data (2nd option for FULL wipe)
13 check mounts again and remount as above
14 flash the rom you want to be as SECOND rom
15 do all your fancy mods now (Xposed etc)
16 check mounts, remount if necessary
17 flash DT dual boot kernel with "flash kernel" option
18 reboot
19 check MTP
20 go to step 7 and repeat 7-11 inclusive
21 do a backup to ext sd
to move the rom to second rom position..
22 dual boot menu
23 enable mount secondary ( third/last on list of 3 options )
24 go back, Mounts and storage
25 mount efs, system, data, ext sdcard
26 go Back, wipe data (2nd option for FULL wipe)
27 go to Backup and Restore
28 restore the rom you made in step 21 from the ext sd
29 reboot to second rom (allow full boot)
30 check MTP, should work
31 do steps 7-13
32 flash, or restore the rom you placed on your ext sd card in the very beginning step (a) ie the one that you want to be as FIRST/PRIMARY rom
33 Reboot
Done
DO NOT FLASH ANY KERNEL AFTER STEP 33 ( the kernel will show in primary rom settings as unavailable but check with Trickster Mod or CPU spy, it will show you that it is DT dual boot kernel)
The above has worked for me several times now, and some steps are overkill..
The 0 folder from 4.2.2 is visible from the Sammy rom but the Sammy files are not visible from 4.2.2 that's why I recommend using the ext sd for the above procedures as a failsafe
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kashortiexda said:
RichMD
sorry to hijack your thread, delete if you need.. here's what works for me, several times ( I used your and Der Teufel guide as reference) just put it in a step by step guide
After a lot of reading and some tinkering, I've got PACMAN 4.2.2 PA /AOKP /CM10 1on ROM1 and 4.1.2 Mike1986 ARHD17 Sammy on ROM2.
Adb, MTP, Trickster works fine on both.
Working great. Even managed to get Simplistic Framework and Xposed working on rom 2 (Sammy)
simply
(a) first put the rom you want as PRIMARY on your ext sd card, either a flashable zip or a CWM nandroid backup (NOT TWRP).. you will need this later in step 32
1 on your existing rom and kernel combination , flash DT recovery,
2 reboot to recovery
3 go to dual boot options in recovery
4 create second partition
5 reboot to first rom
6 check MTP
7 reboot recovery
8 dual boot menu
9 enable mount primary ( second on list of 3 options )
10 go back, Mounts and storage
11 mount efs, system, data, ext sdcard
12 go Back, wipe data (2nd option for FULL wipe)
13 check mounts again and remount as above
14 flash the rom you want to be as SECOND rom
15 do all your fancy mods now (Xposed etc)
16 check mounts, remount if necessary
17 flash DT dual boot kernel with "flash kernel" option
18 reboot
19 check MTP
20 go to step 7 and repeat 7-11 inclusive
21 do a backup to ext sd
to move the rom to second rom position..
22 dual boot menu
23 enable mount secondary ( third/last on list of 3 options )
24 go back, Mounts and storage
25 mount efs, system, data, ext sdcard
26 go Back, wipe data (2nd option for FULL wipe)
27 go to Backup and Restore
28 restore the rom you made in step 21 from the ext sd
29 reboot to second rom (allow full boot)
30 check MTP, should work
31 do steps 7-13
32 flash, or restore the rom you placed on your ext sd card in the very beginning step (a) ie the one that you want to be as FIRST/PRIMARY rom
33 Reboot
Done
DO NOT FLASH ANY KERNEL AFTER STEP 33 ( the kernel will show in primary rom settings as unavailable but check with Trickster Mod or CPU spy, it will show you that it is DT dual boot kernel)
The above has worked for me several times now, and some steps are overkill..
The 0 folder from 4.2.2 is visible from the Sammy rom but the Sammy files are not visible from 4.2.2 that's why I recommend using the ext sd for the above procedures as a failsafe
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Thanks, I certainly don't see that as a "hijack". The intent of the thread is to help anyone that is having a problem with the installations. Having multiple methods to try just helps ensure success if they keep trying.
n4553 said:
After I flash the Devil dual-boot kernel (either the current - Devil-n7100-DUAL-0.21.3_20130529.zip or the previous version) this is happening to my device:
0. flashing is succesful and I reboot
1. the logo "Samsung Galaxy Note II N7100" stays on screen for approx. 4 or 5 minutes. Initially I believed it's completely frozen
2. the ROM specific logo (CyanogenMod or Samsung) appears on screen and ROM is loading shortly
3. everything works perfect, except touchscreen with fingers. Only S-Pen is working. I can check the kernel and it's the version I've flashed. Also when I press Home button 4 times, screen colors becomes negative, as it should.
4. if device enters in Sleep (screen off), the notifications are working (eg. new mail)
5. if phone gets an incoming call or if I wake the phone from sleep, the screen stays on for less than a second, then forcibly reboots
6. back to step 1.
Have anyone encountered this problem? This is happening with either Samsung stock 4.1.1 firmware rooted or with Cyanogenmod 10.1 nightly from last days.
I would love to have this kernel working...
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Just to confirm, this looks like you aren't trying to do anything with dual-boot - just using his dual-boot kernel on a solitary ROM - correct? If you can flash other custom kernels successfully (perseus, sabre, soap, etc.) then I don't know what to tell you. What recovery are you using to flash it?
HI RichMD,
I am getting error at step 6.
it fails to mount Primary Files.
I tried following
Reloaded Recovery -in duel boot menu -enable mounting of Pri File.
thn i tried to create secondary System image. Still m getting same error.
am i missing something .
Also i noticed that i am not able to mount SDCARD in menu Maount and Storage
regards
JoyMoro
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JoyMoro said:
HI RichMD,
I am getting error at step 6.
it fails to mount Primary Files.
I tried following
Reloaded Recovery -in duel boot menu -enable mounting of Pri File.
thn i tried to create secondary System image. Still m getting same error.
am i missing something .
Also i noticed that i am not able to mount SDCARD in menu Maount and Storage
regards
JoyMoro
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Pls ignore it,. I got it working.
regards
JoyMoro
RichMD said:
Just to confirm, this looks like you aren't trying to do anything with dual-boot - just using his dual-boot kernel on a solitary ROM - correct? If you can flash other custom kernels successfully (perseus, sabre, soap, etc.) then I don't know what to tell you. What recovery are you using to flash it?
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Yes, for now I haven't installed the second rom, however this is what I want to achieve, dual-boot. But firstly I wanted to make sure the kernel is working. I am using Devil recovery, when I flash other things with it, there are no problems...
I am getting error at step 6.
it fails to mount Primary Files.
I tried following
Reloaded Recovery -in duel boot menu -enable mounting of Pri File.
thn i tried to create secondary System image. Still m getting same error.
am i missing something .
Also i noticed that i am not able to mount SDCARD in menu Maount and Storage
Pls ignore it,. I got it working.
How did u get it working since i got the same issue here?
Is it only me who cannot get play store to work on sec.rom or anyone else have the same issue
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no prob
myaslioglu said:
Is it only me who cannot get play store to work on sec.rom or anyone else have the same issue
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Play store works fine for me on second rom
I just built a new CWM recovery from source and have it combined with stock kernel and ramdisk.
This image contains the kernel from Build 15.1.C.2.8 (dumped from C1905), the stock ramdisk, the CWM ramdisk and a custom root to select which system to boot.
Please backup your data before proceeding! I am not responsible for any data loss!
I've tried on my own Xperia M (C1905) and it can boot, but I haven't tried to restore a backup. You are warned! Not tested on C1904, but it should work though I cannot guarantee anything.
** You need unlocked bootloader to use this. Before you unlock the bootloader, you need to backup all your data and remove the SD card because everything will be deleted! **
Known problems:
If you mount /data, you cannot unmount it from the interface (the CWM code is designed to not allow unmounting it). You can, though, execute `adb shell umount /data` to unmount it if you really do need to.
(Only applicable to CWM 6.0.3.7) There is no "mount USB storage" (connect SD card to computer) function.
Install instructions (skip to step 5 if you already unlocked bootloader, rooted and installed busybox):
Install the latest Android SDK platform tools on your computer.
Root: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2457174
Backup TA partition: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2292598 (do this if you want to relock in the far future)
Unlock bootloader: All data will be lost! SD card will be formatted!
Download the attached zip and extract the boot image.
Power off your Xperia M, hold the Volume Up button and connect USB cable, release button when blue LED is on.
Execute:
Code:
fastboot flash boot combined-xperia-m-boot.img
Wait for it to show finished.
Disconnect USB cable.
Boot instructions:
Power off your Xperia M.
Power on by holding the power button. Your Xperia M should vibrate once like normal boot
Note that when the LED turns pink, press Volume Up once (no need to hold down).
LED should then turn cyan
You have booted into CWM!
Report bugs here!
Thanks:
CyanogenMod and ClockworkMod for obvious reasons[/url]
Also: Pack any Xperia M kernel with CWM
Check this tool: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2481864
Technical information:
The Xperia M doesn't have a recovery partition, therefore the recovery is packed into a boot image. There is an init script which checks whether it should boot into recovery, and if it should, the script will extract the recovery ramdisk and boot it. Otherwise it will extract the boot ramdisk and boot Android normally. The packer linked above is designed to pack the boot image.
Changelog:
2013-12-20
Updated to CWM 6.0.4.5
For whatever reason, mounting sdcard as USB storage now works.
Busybox mount now works like typical CWM
The kernel has kexec-hardboot support
Brightness is tuned down so that it won't hurt your eyes that much in bed
2013-11-15
Updated kernel and ramdisk with the one from firmware 15.1.C.2.8
2013-10-19
Compiled with cm-10.2 sources, CWM 6.0.4.4
Major changes in partition table format to allow CWM 6.0.4.4
Allow mounting external USB storage (using OTG cable) so backup can be stored on USB flash drives
2013-10-15b
Fixed screen shift issue!
2013-10-15
Use the zimage of the stock kernel instead of the uncompressed kernel
2013-10-14
Updates init script
Recompiled recovery to use device-specific key mapping (camera focus key = back)
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Source code:
Device files: https://github.com/alvinhochun/cyanogenmod_device_sony_nicki (Note: CWM 6.0.4.4 is built using the `cm-10.2` branch)
cm-10.1 branch only tested on cm-10.1, cm-10.2 branch only tested on cm-10.2
Also, I don't update the cm-10.1 branch anymore...
Prebuilt kernel is extracted from stock ROM.
Kernel source: https://github.com/alvinhochun/sony-xperia-m-kernel
To build, use `lunch cm_nicki-eng` and then `make combinedimage`. Boot image is output as `combined.img`.
If you want to use your custom kernel and ramdisk, simply replace `kernel` and `stock-boot-ramdisk.gz`.
Extra notes:
***: as obvious as the filename
combined-xperia-m-boot-2013-10-19.img.zip is the newer CWM 6.0.4.4 version, with kernel/ramdisk from 15.1.C.2.8.
combined-xperia-m-boot-2013-10-15b.img.zip is the older CWM 6.0.3.7 version.
The combined boot image is updated. Please check the first post.
Thanks it's very useful, i've tried first version without light notify.
Jack.daniel said:
Thanks it's very useful, i've tried first version without light notify.
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You're welcomed. No need to say thanks, just press the "Thanks" button of the post.
I've fixed the screen shift issue! Please flash the new version!
i find problem when backing-up data
when the backup almost done, error notif suddenly appear
"error while making backup image of /data"
xzn said:
i find problem when backing-up data
when the backup almost done, error notif suddenly appear
"error while making backup image of /data"
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Did you choose to backup to sdcard or external sd? Only external sd will work. "sdcard" will not work because it is actually the internal storage.
xzn said:
i find problem when backing-up data
when the backup almost done, error notif suddenly appear
"error while making backup image of /data"
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u should have did it in internal sd card. external will work fine!
alvinhochun said:
Did you choose to backup to sdcard or external sd? Only external sd will work. "sdcard" will not work because it is actually the internal storage.
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thanks, its work :good:
I noticed some issue with recovery, when I enter recovery from Advance Power Menu, I can't reboot onto system anymore, I tried anyways, reboot system, power off, reboot to bootloader (on this way device entering fastboot mode). This issue dissapear when I wipe cache & dalvik-cache.
for notice, i use recovery that packed on ElixER1.0 kernel, not tried Elixer1.3 yet because there is some bug on wi-fi.
Sorry for my bad English
AyamPushUp said:
I noticed some issue with recovery, when I enter recovery from Advance Power Menu, I can't reboot onto system anymore, I tried anyways, reboot system, power off, reboot to bootloader (on this way device entering fastboot mode). This issue dissapear when I wipe cache & dalvik-cache.
for notice, i use recovery that packed on ElixER1.0 kernel, not tried Elixer1.3 yet because there is some bug on wi-fi.
Sorry for my bad English
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Yeah, if whatever tool creates `/cache/recovery/boot` to trigger enter recovery, for once the script won't work because it didn't remove that file afterwards.
But I remember I've already fixed it in a previous version. Are you using the latest version?
Sorry about that. I was constantly fixing bugs and had released a few version of the CWM files. Even I myself may have messed up some files, so if you notice that the problem is still there in the newest version, please inform me of that.
alvinhochun said:
Yeah, if whatever tool creates `/cache/recovery/boot` to trigger enter recovery, for once the script won't work because it didn't remove that file afterwards.
But I remember I've already fixed it in a previous version. Are you using the latest version?
Sorry about that. I was constantly fixing bugs and had released a few version of the CWM files. Even I myself may have messed up some files, so if you notice that the problem is still there in the newest version, please inform me of that.
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I use that I got from ElixER1.0 kernel package, so I didn't try newest version ( on ElixER 1.3 I tought), because I backward to ElixER 1.0
Let wait for icoolguy1995 fix the kernel and I will tell you
Does anyone know if CM is being ported???
Sent from my C1905 using xda app-developers app
7lucky7 said:
Does anyone know if CM is being ported???
Sent from my C1905 using xda app-developers app
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Yes
Sent from my Sony Xperia M (C1905)
I've compiled a CWM 6.0.4.4. This version supports mounting external USB storage connected via an OTG cable, so if you don't have a big SD card you can use an USB flash drive to perform backup.
But still, I haven't tested the restore function of this CWM yet, so if someone tried it please report back.
tried the new one. looks clean tried taking a backup, worked perfectly. dint try restoring yet.
y the storage/sdcard0 storage/sdcard1instead of internal and external storage?
ramprasad5394 said:
tried the new one. looks clean tried taking a backup, worked perfectly. dint try restoring yet.
y the storage/sdcard0 storage/sdcard1instead of internal and external storage?
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The internal storage is `sdcard0` and the external is `sdcard1`, while the USB storage is `usbstor0`. I am not sure how I am supposed to do that, I just referred to some other devices and that is what it seems to be, although none of the devices I've looked into actually has the internal storage.
I dug into the code a little bit and it seems that what I did should be fine, so I did it this way.
It may require some modifications before it can be used with CyanogenMod 10.2, but it currently works with CWM alone. It works anyway so I am going to stick with it at the moment.
plz provide for xperia m dual c2004..
thanks in advance.
alvinhochun said:
The internal storage is `sdcard0` and the external is `sdcard1`, while the USB storage is `usbstor0`. I am not sure how I am supposed to do that, I just referred to some other devices and that is what it seems to be, although none of the devices I've looked into actually has the internal storage.
I dug into the code a little bit and it seems that what I did should be fine, so I did it this way.
It may require some modifications before it can be used with CyanogenMod 10.2, but it currently works with CWM alone. It works anyway so I am going to stick with it at the moment.
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Tried restoring nandroid, worked perfectly
Can I flash your recovery on my C1904 running C2005 4.2.2 firmware?
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When I try flashing the setuplvm, it fails with error message "unable to mount /data." I am using TWRP 2.8.0.1 and have tried wiping the data. Is there anything I can do to fix this issue?
alpha_5 said:
When I try flashing the setuplvm, it fails with error message "unable to mount /data." I am using TWRP 2.8.0.1 and have tried wiping the data. Is there anything I can do to fix this issue?
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Did you flash setuplvm from the external SD per the instructions given elsewhere?
I plan on updating setuplvm sometime soon, but the issue you describe sounds like what happens if the ZIP resides on internal storage.
Entropy512 said:
Did you flash setuplvm from the external SD per the instructions given elsewhere?
I plan on updating setuplvm sometime soon, but the issue you describe sounds like what happens if the ZIP resides on internal storage.
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I have the same problem. I had the ZIP on external SD with omni nightly and gapps.
Same error and no LVM.
Try the twrp from omni thread. Flash setuplvm and than update to twrp 2.8.0.1.
jebulol said:
I have the same problem. I had the ZIP on external SD with omni nightly and gapps.
Same error and no LVM.
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Also, the other question is: Did you reboot recovery after flashing setuplvm???
Entropy512 said:
Also, the other question is: Did you reboot recovery after flashing setuplvm???
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Yup.
I flashed TWRP 2.8.0.1, tried to install setuplvm and got "unable to mount /data." Rebooted and flashed latest Omni and realized it didnt work.
Entropy512 said:
Did you flash setuplvm from the external SD per the instructions given elsewhere?
I plan on updating setuplvm sometime soon, but the issue you describe sounds like what happens if the ZIP resides on internal storage.
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Yes, I am flashing from the external SD card. Here is what I see when I try it.
E: Could not mount /data and unable to find crypto footer.
Updating partition details...
E: Unable to mount '/data'
Full SELinux support is present.
Installing '/external_sd/setuplvm_find7_FULL_WIPE_09012014.zip'...
Checking for MD5 file...
Skipping MD5 chck: no MD5 file found
Unmounting data partition
Extracting LVM tools
Unmounting sdcard partitions
Creating LVM physical volumes
Adding LVM physical volumes to volume group
Creating userdata logical volume
Rescanning and activationg LVM volumes
Formatting LVM volume
E: Error executing updater binary in zip '/external_sd/setuplvm_find7_FULL_WIPE_09012014.zip'
Error flashing zip '/external_sd/setuplvm_find7_FULL_WIPE_09012014.zip'
Updating partition details...
E: Unable to mount '/data'
I will also add that if I go to "Mount" in TWRP I am unable to select "data." The phone boots up fine and seems to be working properly otherwise.
Hi,
This happened to my X9076 too about a week back and that was due to my mistake of installing the rom right away without rebooting the recovery first.
If you also missed that very crucial part, I'm pretty sure all you have to do is clear the data, run the reversal LVM zip, boot to recovery again, run the partition mapping, then boot recovery one more time and after that just install the rom + gapps as usual.
I however accidentally booted up the system directly after the failed install which got me the Android is encrypting splash screen for 1 minute or 2 then telling me it failed and booted. After that TWRP couldn't access the /DATA at all.
I eventually got around it by flashing stock recovery and colorOS. The newer releases didn't work though, I took the oldest ones from OPPOforums and that worked.
After that I could flash back to TWRP, run the partitioning as supposed to and install Omni.
i've been wanting to try out omni with lvm for a while, but is lvm complete?
i also read that there's some issues with twrp, i'm a bit confused, which twrp version do i use?
i'm currently running a rom with an unified partition
i just have to return to split layout then flash the setup lvm in latest twrp recovery?
thanks in advance
binaryfalcon said:
i've been wanting to try out omni with lvm for a while, but is lvm complete?
i also read that there's some issues with twrp, i'm a bit confused, which twrp version do i use?
i'm currently running a rom with an unified partition
i just have to return to split layout then flash the setup lvm in latest twrp recovery?
thanks in advance
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There have been some odd issues with the following:
1) setuplvm does not play nice with newer TWRP. I have some guesses why... In a few places in the Omni thread I gave manual instructions for doing the conversion in an ADB shell, those will work
2) For some reason, the app "TWRP Manager" flashes a bogus version of TWRP that has issues
Other than those two issues, LVM is complete, I've been running it for two months now. I just need to figure out why TWRP 2.8.0.1 (especially when flashed via TWRP Manager) behaves oddly.
Entropy512 said:
There have been some odd issues with the following:
1) setuplvm does not play nice with newer TWRP. I have some guesses why... In a few places in the Omni thread I gave manual instructions for doing the conversion in an ADB shell, those will work
2) For some reason, the app "TWRP Manager" flashes a bogus version of TWRP that has issues
Other than those two issues, LVM is complete, I've been running it for two months now. I just need to figure out why TWRP 2.8.0.1 (especially when flashed via TWRP Manager) behaves oddly.
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appreciate the response
what do I need flash?
which twrp version do I use?
It's just a compatible twrp then setuplvm then flash omni?
any help appreciated, can't wait to try it out
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I just need to figure out why TWRP 2.8.0.1 (especially when flashed via TWRP Manager) behaves oddly.
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I downloaded TWRP from http://techerrata.com/browse/twrp2/find7 and flashed using fastboot. Still had issues.
jebulol said:
I downloaded TWRP from http://techerrata.com/browse/twrp2/find7 and flashed using fastboot. Still had issues.
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That should work fine on a device that is already in the LVM configuration. It does have issues with setuplvm currently though.
Someone who had issues with setuplvm and TWRP 2.8.0.1 finally posted a recovery.log - For some reason, TWRP 2.8.0.1 is not unmounting the sdcard partition, which causes issues when setuplvm tries to convert that partition into an LVM PV.
From now on, anyone with issues with setuplvm (or other issues within recovery) needs to post /tmp/recovery.log - This can be obtained via ADB with:
Code:
adb pull /tmp/recovery.log
when you are in TWRP after you've tried (and failed) to do whatever you're trying to do
Why? This provides MUCH more information about what went wrong than just the basic screen results/console output such as what alpha_5 posted a few posts back.
I'm not sure how this lvm implementation works ...
If I wipe /data in a twrp lvm compliant recovery, what will happen? It will wipe only /data stuff in lvm pool or the whole "partition" (including internal sdcard)?
Enjoy!
EDIT : I want to make a "factory reset" but without erasing my personnal datas (photos etc.).
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I'm not sure how this lvm implementation works ...
If I wipe /data in a twrp lvm compliant recovery, what will happen? It will wipe only /data stuff in lvm pool or the whole "partition" (including internal sdcard)?
Enjoy!
EDIT : I want to make a "factory reset" but without erasing my personnal datas (photos etc.).
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I tried and it's written in TWRP recovery : factory reset doesn't wipe personal data (in /data/media).
AWESOME JOB !
Wendigogo said:
I'm not sure how this lvm implementation works ...
If I wipe /data in a twrp lvm compliant recovery, what will happen? It will wipe only /data stuff in lvm pool or the whole "partition" (including internal sdcard)?
Enjoy!
EDIT : I want to make a "factory reset" but without erasing my personnal datas (photos etc.).
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I tried and it's written in TWRP recovery : factory reset doesn't wipe personal data (in /data/media).
AWESOME JOB !
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Correct. It's the same way all Nexus devices since the GNex (and most other devices) are - a factory reset does an rm -r of everything outside of /data/media instead of formatting the whole partition.
Of course, it's a good idea to periodically back things up in case the filesystem gets hosed to the point of needing a format. (Extremely rare on ext4 these days, common for f2fs in my experience)
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Correct. It's the same way all Nexus devices since the GNex (and most other devices) are - a factory reset does an rm -r of everything outside of /data/media instead of formatting the whole partition.
Of course, it's a good idea to periodically back things up in case the filesystem gets hosed to the point of needing a format. (Extremely rare on ext4 these days, common for f2fs in my experience)
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Yes, always following the 3 main rules when playing with my devices :
1- Make a backup
2- Make a backup
3- Make a backup
And as I do that oftenly my backups are never outdated.
Enjoy!
Setting up LVM on oppo find 7 from a custom rom?
Hello,
I am tired of my app space always out (I can't update apps now and have limited my apps to about 1/2 of what I normally would have).
From quite a ways back, I had installed Gummy, I think M4, right around when they stopped supporting the rom.
My question is how would I set up LVM from this point in time? I'm unsure how to revert back to any colorOS system (and I would prefer never to go back that way anyway, however I do see cos1.2 in a restore kernal section). I have TWRP 2.7.1.0 currently in use.
update: I see that twrp from the OS, can download the latest TWRP so I am currently DL and will try to install 2.8.7.1. If this successfully gets installed, can I flash the LVM program directly, then a 5.x or later D.U., Nameless, or OMNI rom afterwards?
Your help would be greatly appreciated as I have put this off for way too long however understand it's an amazing phone w/lots of hardware capability.
Update: downloading 2.8.7.1 from the app's interface didn't work well. I had to get back into flashify and install from local file version 2.8.5.0. When I get into bootup>TWRP, i have a split screen where the left side is scrolling slowly downwards. All functionality is normal just screen split flipping is annoying.
Hi.
Anyone give me working download link for "set up LVM" and "remove LVM" flashable zip please.
I can't download them from oppo forum.
Hi Entropy512, All,
I have installed succesfully LVM with the last OmniRoma Available but everytime I try to download something or take a picture with the camera, It says "For use camera, insert and SD Card". I checked the threat and I do not find any clue of how to solve this. Probably I miss something in the configuration process.
Any help?
Thanks in advance