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[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Kaiyoti:
I got a cheap chinese phone Jiayu G2+ (MTK6577) model and I'm trying to learn the partitions of this device. I guess it doesn't help that I'm just starting to learn the inner workings of android in general. Trying to port CWM / TWRP to this phone. I've managed to done some of this work with the help of the BGCNGM's unpacker scripts, unfortunately, CWM isn't reading some partitions correctly so it's unable to perform nandroid backup and gets stuck at "backing up boot image".

It doesn't look like the device uses MTD, get empty when I go cat /proc/mtd

so when I executed cat /proc/partitions, this is what i get

major minor #blocks name

179 0 3792000 mmcblk0
179 1 1 mmcblk0p1
179 2 5120 mmcblk0p2
179 3 524288 mmcblk0p3
179 4 524288 mmcblk0p4
179 5 2661376 mmcblk0p5
179 6 45280 mmcblk0p6
179 64 1024 mmcblk0boot1
179 32 1024 mmcblk0boot0
179 96 15637504 mmcblk1
179 97 15636480 mmcblk1p1

It looks like mmcblk1 is my 16GB microsd card.

Doing a ls -la in my root directory, I can find the mapps of mmcblk0

emmc@ebr1 -> /dev/block/mmcblk0p1
emmc@sec_ro -> /dev/block/mmcblk0p2
emmc@android -> /dev/block/mmcblk0p3
emmc@cache -> /dev/block/mmcblk0p4
emmc@usrdata -> /dev/block/mmcblk0p5
emmc@fat -> /dev/block/mmcblk0p6

So what's left is mmcblk0boot1 and mmcblk0boot2, logical guess is that these are boot related partitions. But not exactly sure how to read these though.

Here's a copy of the recovery.fstab from the original rom's recovery.img

# mount point fstype device [device2]

/boot emmc boot
/cache ext4 /dev/block/mmcblk0p4
/data ext4 /dev/block/mmcblk0p5
/misc emmc misc
/recovery emmc recovery
/sdcard vfat /dev/block/mmcblk0p6
/sdcard2 vfat /dev/block/mmcblk1p1
/system ext4 /dev/block/mmcblk0p3

As I mentioned earlier, I'm unable to perform CWM backup most likely because CWM can't find the boot, misc, and recovery.

1. Does anyone have any idea how I can find these partitions?

2. So it looks like my /system partition (lives under 512mb partition /dev/block/mmcblk0p3) whenever I do a dd export of system.img, the file IS 512mb. But when I flash the rom using SP Flash Tool, the original firmware image for system.img is around 200 megs. So I'm assuming this is a full partition copy? Is there anyway I can export this without the dead space? Looking into ROM development.

Thanks for any tips and guides.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] erlucky:
Hi

I have acer liquid gallant duo with mt6575 and this is my layout partion

This is my configuration for mod recovery

Misc is ok now....

Same problem of you i not can backup boot and recovery.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] happymellon:
Hey, did you get anywhere with this? I've just picked up a Jiayu G2+ and after looking around at the dearth of development around it, I thought about having a go at porting CM to this, and see about getting the battery life improved. But with no CWM to backup, install and recover, makes this a bit risky.

If not, although this would be my first handset hacking from scratch, perhaps we can figure this out.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] ameer1234567890:
Start with output of below in Terminal Emulator.

cat /proc/dumchar_info
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Jolufa:
From my G3, maybe is the same...

Or use Ameer's Online Nandroid Backup with the JIAYU G3 patch.... test if is working for you.

Part_Name Size StartAddr Type MapTo
preloader 0x0000000000040000 0x0000000000000000 2 /dev/misc-sd
dsp_bl 0x00000000005c0000 0x0000000000040000 2 /dev/misc-sd
mbr 0x0000000000004000 0x0000000000000000 2 /dev/block/mmcblk0
ebr1 0x0000000000004000 0x0000000000004000 2 /dev/block/mmcblk0p1
pmt 0x0000000000400000 0x0000000000008000 2 /dev/block/mmcblk0
nvram 0x0000000000500000 0x0000000000408000 2 /dev/block/mmcblk0
seccfg 0x0000000000020000 0x0000000000908000 2 /dev/block/mmcblk0
uboot 0x0000000000060000 0x0000000000928000 2 /dev/block/mmcblk0
bootimg 0x0000000000600000 0x0000000000988000 2 /dev/block/mmcblk0
recovery 0x0000000000600000 0x0000000000f88000 2 /dev/block/mmcblk0
sec_ro 0x0000000000600000 0x0000000001588000 2 /dev/block/mmcblk0p2
misc 0x0000000000060000 0x0000000001b88000 2 /dev/block/mmcblk0
logo 0x0000000000300000 0x0000000001be8000 2 /dev/block/mmcblk0
expdb 0x0000000000200000 0x0000000001ee8000 2 /dev/block/mmcblk0
android 0x0000000020100000 0x00000000020e8000 2 /dev/block/mmcblk0p3
cache 0x0000000020100000 0x00000000221e8000 2 /dev/block/mmcblk0p4
usrdata 0x00000000a2800000 0x00000000422e8000 2 /dev/block/mmcblk0p5
fat 0x0000000001018000 0x00000000e4ae8000 2 /dev/block/mmcblk0p6
bmtpool 0x0000000001500000 0x00000000ff9f00a8 2 /dev/block/mmcblk0

Salu2
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] werdna87:
So, if i could get a Ativ dump or some other things from it, is there any chance a dev could port WP8 to the GS3? Knowing they have identitical hardware it doesnt seem impossible, but i have absolutely no idea for sure.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] CovXX:
Maybe , id love to get a hands on a dump , to see what would be needed
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] RCOVA:
Hahahaha. Gross.. Lol

Sent from CNA
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] fix-this!:
to each their own, i hate windows phone and that metro UI. id rather see an open webos port.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] shangrila500:
I hate windows 8 on desktops/laptops and don't particularly care for it on phones but I have to admit I would love to see it ported to pur phones so we could mess around with it! I would live a webos port too, but I think windows 8 would be a little neater.

Sent by one of my many Anthromorphic Personifications
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] josh995:
Windows Phone COULD be awesome... if they could get all the apps that Android & iPhone have...

I really like Windows Phone but the apps really keep me from staying. I had a Dell Venue Pro (Best Windows Phone yet, IMO) but couldn't live without my apps!!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] eman3316@optonline.net:
Windows being closed source I am guessing they can sue if it were to run on another phone.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Amphibliam:
Jelly Bean is better anyway...
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] bbeelzebub:
I would think a port from the Ativ Odyssey for Verizon would be the best bet. (It's supposedly the same thing as the Ativ S but for Verizon).
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] werdna87:
that would be the phone i would get it from :P i might be getting my hands on one soon.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] salas2324:
Wp8 closed source? Mhmmmm ..... porting will be difficult. Can it be done? I doubt it. Can I be proved wrong? Of course.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] CovXX:
You never know !
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] blestsol:
That would probably be the hardest project ever. I thought they were extremely closed source. Like it's hard to even hack it the phones themselves.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] neh4pres:
Ok, guys, it won't happen. If you have the skill to do it yourself, for yourself only good. As soon as you post it to these forums, you will probably be banned, probably get a c&d from Microsoft, and possibly a lawsuit. You best bet is having a mod close this thread right now.

Via my Google Galaxy S3 running magic beans
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] luis86dr:
Just because it's not open sourced doesn't mean it can't be hacked. Apple is a perfect example of that. :p

It's just a matter of developers actually wanting to hack it. I don't see us reaping any benefit from it other then getting to toy around with it for a few minutes.. ;)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] neh4pres:
It is proprietary, it is copyright infringement, it will not be distributed on xda. And lawsuits are probable

Via my Google Galaxy S3 running magic beans
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] xsteven77x:
The fact that no one has been able to even "jailbreak" a Windows phone makes me think this is highly unlikely. And the token system of unlocking they had does not count. That wasn't actually a hack.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] salas2324:
Really there's no rooting/jail breaking/hacking? That sucks.. but why would anyone want to do that anyways?
[Android General] medseven:
Anyone have the apk for the Now Tv by bskys. Its a free app you just need a sub with their site. However is unavailable for download for all the devises I have but would however like to test to see if it works. Thanks.
[Android General] medseven:
bump
[Android General] msiviter:
me too, apparently not available on Nexus S or Galaxy Tab 2 7.0.
[Android General] jonedved:
Bump -- need this also for my Nexus7 - which according to Sky is not compatible, but it's worth a try...
[Android General] junglebungle:
I would like to try this on my nexus 4 also..
[Android General] Kernel Fergus:
ive managed to get the apk by downloadingit onto a rooted galaxy s with cyanogen mod 10.1 and install it onto my stock one x+.

however, i am presented with ridiculous messages on both.

on my one x+ it starts ok, allows you to sign in, but when you try to play a movie, it tells me "this device is not supported". :mad:

on the galaxy s, i am told that this software version on this device isnt supported. :confused:

most recent version of now tv downloaded from market.

i could upload the apk, but from the looks of things its a complete waste of time.

sky need to get their act together. definitely not worth £8.99 let alone the £15 a month they want normally. luckily i got a free trial.
[Android General] LooieENG:
hi, do you still have this? could you (or anyone else) provide the APK? can't find it anywhere. thanks
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Sergiukz:
Hello. i have a problem with my phone. I assign a photo for a contact, i put that contact to Favorite list and after restart, all is back, no photo, no contact to favorite list. any idea anyone?
[HTC EVO 3D] kevin130:
On sense there was an FM radio but now that I'm on cm10 I have no radio. Anybody know a good radio app that works with headphones? Thanks
[HTC EVO 3D] ramjet73:
There's a bunch of Internet "radio" apps but TuneIn and Pandora seem to be the most popular and both work with headphones. I'm not sure why any radio/music app wouldn't work with headphones though. :confused:

ramjet73
[HTC EVO 3D] kevin130:
Because your headphones have like an antenna so you can use an analog FM radio. My dads blackberry requires headphones to be plugged in because it uses them as an antenna.
[HTC EVO 3D] ramjet73:
Yes, that's normally true for the built-in FM radio on the Evo 3D, although some ROM's have a mod to let it be used without headphones. If you are looking for an app that's AOSP compatible to use the FM radio in the phone, I've never heard of one. Any substitute that streams over the Internet should work with the internal speaker or headphones.

Edit2: I forgot about Spirit FM Radio. If you read the reviews some people seem to have it working on AOSP ROM's, but I couldn't find any reviews for the Evo 3D and there's no free or trial version. According to this post the Evo 3D should work, but turning on FM on the Evo 3D requires activating bluetooth since both radios are on the same chipset, so it won't work in airplane mode and might not work if the ROM has any bluetooth issues.

Edit2: There does appear to be a free (mono only) version of Spirit FM in this XDA post. I tried it on lens_flare's MIUI ROM (based on Agrabren's CM10 Devil Toast ROM) and it just closes when I try to turn it on.

ramjet73
[HTC EVO 3D] FragmentedLogik:
i have actually tries the spirit app, and its more of a hit and miss depending on rom, sometimes it works but a majority it sadly does not, used it on kanged ports of CM9 before the ics update rolled out
[HTC EVO 3D] ramjet73:
Yea, that's what I thought. It may be partly due to the bluetooth dependency on our phone.

ramjet73
[HTC EVO 3D] FragmentedLogik:
im actually surprised no one has taken the radio apk and dex files and modified them to suit different roms.... or atleast that i know of
[HTC EVO 3D] ramjet73:
Probably for the same reason that hasn't been done for the 3D camera. I believe those programs are heavily dependent on Sense API's that are not published by HTC.

ramjet73
[HTC One X] Joshhedge:
Hi,

I'm new to the ONE X, just switched from the Sensation. I've updated the firmware to 1.28.0000. I can instal all Sense ICS and JB ROMS with no issues but I want CM10, unfortunately I get stuck on the white HTC logo, even after flashing boot.img and erasing cache. What should I do, everything seems so much more confusing on this device!

Josh.
[HTC One X] faiz02:
go to recovery and flash any sense based JB rom, Don't forget to flash the kernel through fastboot.

and if you want a working cm10 then you have to flash a kernel compatible with hboot 1.31.

but it has gps issue i guess.

search for the kernel in cm10 thread.. you will find it.
[HTC One X] Joshhedge:
Alright, so I now have ARHD 13 installed and working fine. How should I go about installing a CM10 ROM without getting stuck? Thanks.
[HTC One X] faiz02:
you need to flash the correct kernel. The one which comes with the rom would not work.

I guess its the mdeejay kernel which is working on hboot 1.31 but as i said gps is not working with it.
[HTC One X] Joshhedge:
GPS isn't a biggie pour moi. Okay so when flashing a kernel, I need to flash the .zip first in recovery followed by flashing the boot.img in fastboot? Also I'm on hboot 1.28, not 1.31?
[HTC One X] XxVcVxX:
Just flash kernel modules in recovery then fastboot flash boot
[HTC One X] Joshhedge:
So is there any need to flash the ROMs boot.img?
[HTC One X] XxVcVxX:
No, but you need to flash the boot.img that comes with the kernel.
[HTC One X] Joshhedge:
Appreciated, I'll see what I can do. Only been able to find a 1.29 base Kernel, that should work?
[HTC One X] Joshhedge:
Unfortunately I am still stuck at the white HTC screen after repacking the NCX-0.99 kernel. I've also cleared the cache multiple times.
[HTC One X] XxVcVxX:
No, there is a custom kernel that works with hboot 1.28+cm10, I believe its somewhere in the dev section.
[HTC One X] faiz02:
try this rom http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1784185
[HTC One X] Chloeoeo:
Stuck on Logo screnn HTC One X

I have a similar problem, phone was working fine and then all apps and processes (com.android.process) all crashed. I tried to clear cache data of all programmes crashing and reboot but the problem persisted. I decided that a factory reset might fix the problem but now my phone doesn't get past the logo screen. Any suggestions one how to fix this would be great, I have insurance so should I just get a new phone? Thanks in advance.
[HTC One X] cugwuh:
Hi,

I'm new to xda forums so pardon me if I'm not as elaborate as most people. I flashed the cm-10-20121030-NIGHTLY-endeavoru and its been great. Had been using the AOKP ROM which was giving me issues with poor battery life, constantly switching between 2g & 3g, and getting worryingly hot during normal use. I do have one issue right now. The mobile data does work but it doesn't use the APN i enter into the settings and is constantly billing directly for data instead of going through my data plan. I've tried everything possible and it still doesn't work.

What could it be?

PS: I've also used getril to check for matching baseband radio & ril and its reporting a good match.

Thanks
[HTC One X] faiz02:
I am also using the same AOKP rom, but does not have any issues like this.

I would suggest to download the stable build first and flash it with a full wipe.

also you can ask in the thread for a possible solution.
[Defy Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ahmedelhoseney:
Hi to every one..just asking about the max freq level of defy CPU that can tolerate without damaging and with long battery life using overclocking method? and which is the best CPU setting for defy including best device performance and battery live?

thanks
[Defy Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] syllogyking:
this is such a subjective question...everyone has their own setup that works best for them because each defy unit is different. The best thing you can do is search this forum for OC/UV settings that people have used successfully and vary those for your own device.

also, this belongs in 'Defy Q&A'..
[Defy Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ahmedelhoseney:
thanks for ur advice ....and sorry for posting in wrong topic
[General Questions and Answers] SiberianLeopard:
I have an old phone (LG Phoenix P505) running a very stable LG Thrive (P506) Jelly Bean. However, I have run into a decoder problem. The decoders work fine for watcing local content, i.e. movies and such with a market application, however, I am unable to watch YouTube videos.

If anyone knows of or even has ClockworkMod Recovery flashable decoders, let me know ASAP. If there is anything else I can do except going to the other less stable P505 rom, please feel free to indulge me. Whoever helps will have their thanks meter filled rather quickly. :D
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sabrina.newman88:
When I try and boot it into recovery I can get to the FASTBOOT screen. In the FASTBOOT screen I do as I always do and select BOOTLOADER. In the BOOTLOADER I select RECOVERY and it takes me back to the FASTBOOT menu everytime!! :mad:
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] prboy1969:
What Recovery are you using ? What ROM are you running ? You should be able to get into Recovery by powering down the device all the way. The hold the volume down button, and at the same time press the power button. That will take you to the HBoot menu. You can select Recovery from there. Use the volume keys to go toggle up or down in the menu. The power key to select.

TEAM MiK

MikROMs Since 3/13/11
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Flowsick:
how many times have you been into the recovery screen? Did you just root it?
[Samsung Galaxy Gio GT-S5660] racer321:
I am on Virgin Mobile in Canada and My plan does not include any data only mms. I set up my APN's for virgin mms but it will not send, For me to send messages I need data apn with data on. Is there any way to have mms set up without getting charged for data? Or a way to stop your phone from using data and only using wifi but keeping data on for mms? :)
[Samsung Galaxy Gio GT-S5660] racer321:
Or any way to stop all apps from using data so I do not get charged for data while keeping data on?
[HTC Rezound] Izeltokatl:
From Droidlife

http://www.droid-life.com/2012/11/0...oid-4-2-keyboard-made-available-for-flashing/

http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?jukjrurad90mxh7
[HTC Rezound] Meticode:
Clock app on (╯°o°)╯︵ ┻━┻ v1.8 LINARO! [aosp 4.0.4] [ 1 2 3 ... Last ] keeps crashing on me. I didn't try removing the old clock in fear of not being able to reflash it if the new clock didn't work after uninstalling it. However the updated new keyboard version that is officially on the Nexus 4 works perfectly. Swiping is smooth.
[HTC Rezound] SteveG12543:
I'm pretty sure AndroidPolice posted that the clock was for 4.1.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Sivasli_:
hi guys.

still noob about android and have some questions about installing a new ROM..

If i am on a 4.1.1 version with Omega now, can i just flash a new ROM when its based on 4.2.1 for an example?

I am a little bit confused, because i think it is like an iphone, where you cant install a higher version..

hope you guys understand me :)

Thanks...
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] josefmawas:
If you wipe from cmw (recovery) everything (Data, cache, dalvik cache)

than you can flash rom without bricking, but if not, you may end up on a bootlop or brick your device,which is no good. So always if coming from another rom (doesn't matter which version) wipe everything.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Sivasli_:
I think you misunderstud me..

When i have a version 4.1.1, can I install a new rom with a higher version as 4.2.1??

You know like apple, you can only install/jailbreak the latest version.. is it the same with android?
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] JJEgan:
Any current release can be installed .

Basics .

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1927113

jje
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] alankstiyo:
Suddenly my phone is not turning on, it was working fine yesterday

now that I try to recharge it, the LED is not turning on either, what can I do? I´m a bit desperate cause I´m in the US and the phone is from Mexico, any idea to make it turn on?

Update

FW info, CSC for all dead SGS3

--------------------------------------------------------

Base Firmware: I9300XXDLJ4 (4.1.1)

Region Europe

Country: United Kingdom

Carrier: Unbranded

Build Date: 19 October 2012

Modem: XXDLID

CSC: OXADLJ4

-------------------------------------------------------

Other ROMS affected

Wanam's latest J5 ROM.

Omega v31 with perseus kernel

1.7rc1 with Siyah kernel
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Cynofield:
Can you get into download mode Or Recovery mode?

Download: power+ vol up

Recovery: power+ voldown + main menu button | when you phone shows the logo, take your finger off the menu button.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] alankstiyo:
nope, cant get any mode to appear, I think it`s hard bricked
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] slaphead20:
Sounds like motherboard replacement to me
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Isadora:
Yep it looks like yet another S3 committed suicide...

OP: get it to a service centre, it's likely to be a replacement motherboard job.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dervish666:
Exactly what happened to mine yesterday, what ROM were you running?
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jr71x:
Hell I'm curious too:rolleyes:
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Cenahej:
I got the exact same thing.... no response whatsoever....

Guess the only way is to send it back to Samsung?
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] alankstiyo:
damn it, and I´m in the US and the phone is from mexico, so it´s going to be hard
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] cajkovski:
I got it too. I left it on 94 percent of battery over night but in the morning I was unable to start my phone with last omega costum room.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] |Night|:
I have the same issue with my S3, dead, battery wont charge, wont turn on or respond to any input
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dervish666:
Seems to be an epidemic going on.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] |Night|:
Indeed, I just hope they can replace it for me, without me waiting 4 weeks like i had to when i sent in my S1.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] alankstiyo:
kinda sucks, I will check if I can fix it here for no more than 200dlls, either way I just bought a nexus 7 XD
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] LemonPlusTea:
yet another one.

my s3 went through the same. had to send it to samsung for repairs.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] alankstiyo:
did they tell you anything about being rooted?
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Isadora:
As long as the phone is properly dead they can't tell if it's rooted or running a custom rom... They just change the motherboard and that's it.

Mine was stock rom rooted when it died (no apparent reason - just picked it up and it simply wasn't working), it came back from the service centre with shiny new innards under warranty. Before taking it there, I tried a different battery, key combo for recovery and download mode as well as a jig and nothing worked.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] THE.W!ZARD:
There Is Hard Brick Fix Tutorial Did You Check It?
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] alankstiyo:
I emailed the guy from JTAG service, and this is he´s answer

This sounds like an EMMC defect that would not be repairable. If you have warranty, it would be advised to use it.

so in this case my option is to send it to mexico and check warranty
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] LemonPlusTea:
no.

They just fixed it.

It's caused by a hardware failure and that needs to be changed before the phone will boot. By replacing the hardware, the device is totally wiped and they can't tell if you rooted or not. :laugh: