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[Sprint HTC One (M8)] captain008:
As the title says I am looking at what to expect data wise with the M8 without circuit switch fall back. I live in an area where Sprint Spark is not available (Virginia Beach, VA) and as of recently, I am getting great LTE coverage with my EVO 4G LTE. The concern for this issue has become a little obsession because it derailed my 100% wanting of the M8. I understand I will definitely loose SVDO but all the features of the M8 allow me to overlook that. Thanks in advance to all that looked and wrote.
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] wfrandy:
Not sure exactly what you are asking but I can say that my data coverage is noticeably better with my M8 than it was with my EVO 4G LTE. I normally stream Slacker radio on my commute to and from work, with the EVO LTE I would almost never keep a solid data connection the entire trip, with the M8 it is the opposite, I almost never lose data connection. It appears to me the radios and antennas in this phone are noticeably better than the ones in the EVO LTE. Additionally, and I don't know why this would be so, but my lte speeds are about twice as fast on my M8 than I was seeing with my EVO LTE.
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] captain008:
Thanks for the reply, do you know if your area has been upgraded with the CSFB tech?
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] wfrandy:
I do not know, As far as I know Sprint hasn't even officially announced LTE here yet. We have only had 4G for about 3-4 months, until a couple of months ago it was off more than on as they were working on it.
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] m03sizlak:
If you have LTE in your area you almost certainly have working eCSFB. If you didn't, the phone wouldnt connect to LTE at all.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Root Wizard:
Hi,what is the best custom rom for a galaxy tab 2 7.0 gt p3113 wifi. Im rooted and have cwm touch. Thanks
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] BadUsername:
Ask in that forum, you might get an answer before they close the thread down.

You should research for yourself though.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] ShapesBlue:
I also have the 3113. Like BadUsername suggested it's best to go there. But moderators don't like people posting topics about which rom is better. A little research goes a long way

Sent from my Wicked S3
[Xperia Z1 General] eclyptos:
Hey Guys,

I asked [MENTION=659207]kokotas[/MENTION] to help me figure out a way to make a Patch to extend the Internal Memory as for me, due to the size of the high-end Applications and Games, is too limited 16GB, 11,70GB available only, on our Z1.

So my first Idea was to sacrifice 16Gb Internal Memory and use 64GB External SD Memory formatted in EXT4 where all the Data will be stored.

To do so we have to understand few thing and how is the structure of the Z1 Kernel is made and try to extract "ramdisk.cpio" where we can edit "init.rc" and change the line "/data mount"

As for the kernel "Autopsy" we used [MENTION=4340984]krabappel2548[/MENTION] kernel build, I hope he is fine with that. :)

From what we know, the recovery is injected in the boot.img and this makes things more complicated.

Are all kernels built in this way? Even the stock ones?

Also, is there a specific rule in the way of naming the included ramdisks?

I attached a picture to make things more clear.

Any help will be appreciate.
[Xperia Z1 General] Riyal:
1. Sony doesn't have a recovery partition in their phones hence developers add the recovery in the ramdisk. Also stock sony kernels doesn't have a recovery included by default only bootloader/flashmode.

2. You can't adjust the 16gb internal partition without diving deeply into the bootloader. The NAND partition profiles are hardcoded in the bootloader so modifying even just a little bit of info in the partition of the NAND would brick your device. The only way I could possibly suggest to try is hijacking the fstab and ramdisk to unmount the internal storage and mount the external storage on init. But if your issue is only about disk space I suggest you leave the internal storage and just symlink the obb folder instead of hijacking the whole internal storage. And BTW the disk IO of the internal storage is worlds apart compared to your microsd card no matter what class it is so it would be very unefficient if you use your microSD card as internal. IMHO reading the dalvik-cache 1 by 1 on startup would be pretty slow! Same goes for reading the byte code of an app once you open it.
[Xperia Z1 General] eclyptos:
We know that. If there will be a Partition for recovery it will be much more easy and safe. That why we also used a Kernel with recovery implemented.

We trying and this is the risk of everybody who flashing a Custom Kernel.

Maybe not the whole internal storage but implement the external SD with the internal?

I know the difference between Internal and External Storage. Yes the internal bandwidth is higher but like I said is worth the sacrifice, or try. Best solution will be System and Apk on Internal and link the SD to use there all Data. This is more efficient that a third Apps like Link2sd or kind of. BTW, I don't think it will be so slow but we have to try. The idea have to be made to improve what next.

So we need more Ideas, do you have any?
[Xperia Z1 General] Riyal:
We know that. If there will be a Partition for recovery it will be much more easy and safe. That why we also used a Kernel with recovery implemented.

We trying and this is the risk of everybody who flashing a Custom Kernel.

A: This isn't about risk this is a fact. Once you successfully manage to alter the partition table of the built in NAND you're sure to get a hard brick from doing this.

Maybe not the whole internal storage but implement the external SD with the internal?

A: Implementing internal storage with external to support it is possible but limited. Like I said you could symlink the obb and Android folder to the external storage. That way you can allocate some of the storage space to data, dalvik etc. and the data files to the external SD which uses the most resources.
[Xperia Z1 General] gregbradley:
Hmm, changing the partition table has been successfully done on the xperia T

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2147997

I am not an expert here, but is this what you are talking about,
[Xperia Z1 General] Jay794:
What benefit would this give a user?
[Xperia Z1 General] eclyptos:
Me either, [MENTION=659207]kokotas[/MENTION] is the Master here and all thanks should go to him for help me with this, actually the picture is of his work. :)

We do not try to repartitioning the Sony Z1 internal memory to get a recovery bootable from different partition, which still a very good idea to develop for Z1. We try to mount the External SD instead of the Internal to expand the storage for the Z1, and here we need a patch. If kind of patch like that will really work, with some help, anyone just will format the SD in EXT4 and use what like he like, 32/64GB.

So we will be glad even to involve more "Programmers" to help us make it true.

So any way to let this work?
[Xperia Z1 General] eclyptos:
Expand storage. You will be able to format a 64GB, micro SD in 2 Partitions and use 32GB by the System and 32GB like a normal SD, for example, and it will be managed by the system and not by Apps. So instead of 11,70GB you will have 30GB in System.
[Xperia Z1 General] Jay794:
Surely this will just make accessing the SD card data really slow? Even with a class 10 running games off the SD card would be laggy as hell
[Xperia Z1 General] eclyptos:
Thank you for your Opinion. Is not your problem.
[Xperia Z1 General] eclyptos:
Expert Request Please..

Can someone who know more than me just have a look on the attachment and answer few question, unanswered form post 1.

..for Z1

1) Are all kernels built in this way? Even the stock ones?

2) Also, is there a specific rule in the way of naming the included ramdisks?

3) Do all kernels use the sbin folder?

4) Is ramdisk.cpio the default name used in all kernels
[Xperia Z1 General] Jay794:
Hey, I support the idea, I just don't see how useful it will be
[Xperia Z1 General] Riyal:
Yes it is possible but not easy... I'm pretty sure the dev that made that had a hard time before he successfully got it. Also I'm pretty sure he has a JTAG box so in case his phone got hard bricked he can easily fix it again. Also IMHO that was already patched by sony on the latest s1boot so I'm sure it's alot harder than before.
[Xperia Z1 General] gregbradley:
Yes, he did brick his Xperia T a few times, and the LK kernel was never really taken up because of the risks.

But it does show that it was possible to change the partition table.

As for on the xperia Z1, I don't know
[Xperia Z1 General] eclyptos:
I can do that.
[Xperia Z1 General] dlads:
Only problem with having the SD used all the time for system files is the risk of corruption and or a failed card.

Saying that I had it on the S3 and it worked brilliantly, was a relatively simple script which required init'd support from a custom kernel.

In all fairness, after using folder mount the worries i've had with my internal memory have gone, i'm always over 10GB of space with several really big games installed which would easily take over the whole internal memory.
[Xperia Z1 General] eclyptos:
Here you sound like Google. ;)

I had it on HD2 as well and never had any issues and I had full control of my device, this is what also we looking at, no restrictions and no storage limit on a high-end device. I will be glad to see 64GB recognized as my System Storage instead using Apps on Apps like the Mount Folder.

I play Most Wanted, of curse a bit slow, on mine HD2 so if we get this work we will have 40mb/s in writing and reading, instead of 70mb/s in internal, due to the limitation of the slot. I think even with a kind of transfare like that you will never see any slow down of the performance on your device.

Some Smart One will say now to me "Why then you don't go back to HTC". That's the point! Imagine have Z1 with such a Development and full control of you device.

At last it's a choice of the user if he want apply that patch or not, but I think if this will be possible many will be happy, but like I can see, we don't have much support due to the risk and any Developer will not take this in consideration, or maybe will, but apparently not now.
[Xperia Z1 General] dlads:
I actually probably will be going back to HTC after this phone. Doubt it'll be the M8, although i do like it, the camera is sup par though and i've come accustomed to a decent picture.
[Xperia Z1 General] eclyptos:
I know, I try to don't give up on it too but to much to deal with. The camera is good but I was disappointed anyway. So I was thinking about 64GB HTC One, or wait for the next release and I will finally be fine. For the moment I try to deal with Z1, I hope somewhere we will have 64GB system storage :D , this maybe will change my mind, everything is possible.
[Xperia Z1 General] dlads:
Have you used folder mount before? It really is a great app and i've not needed the larger internal storage since using it.
[Xperia Z1 General] eclyptos:
Not yet, at last I will. Now I got problems with Root Uninstaller, is not working, I got root but wth...
[Xperia Z1 General] eclyptos:
Solved, as a stupid I am..:D..let's see now if natively we get 64GB..:p
[Xperia Z1 General] dlads:
What do you have a problem with?
[Xperia Z1 General] eclyptos:
Nothing, all fine. Thanx.
[Xperia Z1 General] Riyal:
Hi! To answer your questions...

Can someone who know more than me just have a look on the attachment and answer few question, unanswered form post 1.

..for Z1

1) Are all kernels built in this way? Even the stock ones?

A:What do you mean by built in this way? If you're talking about the procedure on building then yes. Even Cyanogen infact all android phones are built the same with the minor differences on offsets. If you're asking about something else then just ask again.

2) Also, is there a specific rule in the way of naming the included ramdisks?

A:No. In fact ramdisks doesn't have a filename at all. It's included in the kernel in a single file.

3) Do all kernels use the sbin folder?

A:Yes unless devs decide to make a custom one of course.

4) Is ramdisk.cpio the default name used in all kernels

A:No ramdisk.cpio is just a common filename made by developers to create a tutorial on repacking a kernel. I can name it as b.cpio and include it in the kernel and there won't be any difference.

And to answer your question since you're really so eager on making a your 64gb memorycard replace the internal memory then create an init.d out of this.

#!/system/bin/sh
mount -o auto,rw,nosuid,nodev /devices/platform/msm_sdcc.2/mmcblk1p1 /mnt/sdcard
mount -o auto,rw,nosuid,nodev /devices/platform/msm_sdcc.2/mmcblk1p1 /mnt/shell/emulated/0
mount -o auto,rw,nosuid,nodev /devices/platform/msm_sdcc.2/mmcblk1p1 /sdcard
mount -o auto,rw,nosuid,nodev /devices/platform/msm_sdcc.2/mmcblk1p1 /storage/sdcard0
mount -o auto,rw,nosuid,nodev /devices/platform/msm_sdcc.2/mmcblk1p1 /storage/emulated/legacy
mount -o auto,rw,nosuid,nodev /devices/platform/msm_sdcc.2/mmcblk1p1 /data/media
mkdir -p /sdcard/Android/obb
ln -s /sdcard/Android/obb /mnt/obb
ln -s /sdcard/Android/obb /mnt/shell/emulated/obb

I can't assure you it would work but I can tell you that if it does indeed work as it should then you will get what you wanted for. And don't worry it's not messing with your internal SD so it should be safe.(This is only replacing the internal storage not the whole userdata so dalvik cache, user installed apks and other stuffs that go in userdata should still use the internal storage.)

If you really wanted to exclude the whole internal data then you really need to hijack the init.d so android can write all the data files into the memory card for successful boot. And yeah the downside is you won't be able to remove/mount your memory card as MSC and mounting it in MTP would expose all your data files.
[Xperia Z1 General] dlads:
Did you just write that up? Your a bloody legend if you are m8.

Just incase this all ends up as a mod here for sharing the previous script that I used was on the galaxy s3

This one http://xdaforums.com/galaxy-s3/development/mod-extsd2internalsd-v8increase-data-t1772234

What was recommended was a complete back up of both memories (i wiped the external after that, the internal was then seen as external so post flash you could simply remove what was once there, or if it's not a hindrance then you could leave it) and then reflash the rom you were using from scratch.

Once the memories showed in their respective places you could then go ahead and restore your data to what was your external (now internal) memory.

The script worked superbly and I used it throughout my S3 life (basically around 10 - 11 months) the SD card I'm still using today in my Z1.

This one http://www.amazon.co.uk/SanDisk-Ult...F8&qid=1396606947&sr=8-1&keywords=micro+sd+64

All the info is back on that thread, considering that this is going to do the same thing.

Thanks for your efforts m8, it's appreciated. :)

PS: I should mention that when I first got the Z1 that I asked mattiadj about porting his script but apparently without prior use of the phone it would be a pain to accomplish, then said that if he didn't own it then he wouldn't do it.

Which to me means that it's at least possible, or at least I hope it is.
[Xperia Z1 General] BlackSoulxxx:
Re

Can u combine Internal storage with SD card? Because I hate to see such 11GB is waste;););)
[Xperia Z1 General] Riyal:
It's still using the 11gb internal storage. The files using it are dalvik, data files, apks and any files you will find in /data folder except /data/media.
[Xperia Z1 General] eclyptos:
The Patch is ready, I will test in few moments, or days, and I will keep you Updated! ...lol.... :D
[Xperia Z1 General] eclyptos:
I tested a Patch which it will Patch the kernel injecting the modifications, Now my phone is dead, no sign of life!! WTH!

What I should do know?
[Xperia Z1 General] gregbradley:
Charge it for at least 24 hours and then try to flash a stock FTF

However, looks like you borked your phone, do you know anyone

Maybe you will have use test point method that [MENTION=3665957]the_laser[/MENTION] described a few weeks ago
[Xperia Z1 General] eclyptos:
I s++t my pans! :D

The phone is fine, it still be recognized in Fastboot or Flashtool.

To resurrect it I flashed back just the kernel from stock FTF and it is back like new, I did not lose anything too.

BTW, I think I give up, if we try to inject the Kernel it just don't boot, even if we do not executing the patch it self, the kernel just don't want to be touched. :crying:
[Xperia Z1 General] luis4ever:
As far as i read on a previous page one guy made a mod(near to what you want) for SGS3 and it was only some bins and a init.d file... No need to modify the kernel, so if one guy did for S3 i think maybe it can be ported to work with other phones.
[Verizon HTC One (M7)] mpetruzz:
I'm a tech junkie and often times will get the latest a d greatest just cause. I have a upgrade available but not sure if I wanna give up my rooted m7 for the m8.

I know its gonna be a bit faster and all but it just doesn't seem like that big of a jump. Figure I might wait and get one used in a bit.

What's everyone else doing??
[Verizon HTC One (M7)] Gizmoe:
I hear ya. The m8 does look sweet and would love to have one. Though I am running the m8 dump and the m7 runs it smooth as butter so I too would probably wait til the next, next best thing. Unless I win an m8 or get one for free somehow.
[Verizon HTC One (M7)] dragonrazorz:
I usually get every other htc phone so im looking more towards the m9 next year...maybe then theyll fix the stupid logo bezel and have a more edge to edge display
[Verizon HTC One (M7)] Dark Jedi:
I don't see the m8 offering anything to justify the cost over the m7. Like others said will most likely wait till the m9.
[Verizon HTC One (M7)] GrayBoltWolf:
Since Verizon took their friggen sweet time to get the M7, I can guarantee that most people with the Verizon HTC One will wait for the M9 since we are locked into contracts.
[Verizon HTC One (M7)] mpetruzz:
I played with one today and best buy. After the initial "wow" wore off I didn't leave wanting to upgrade. I'm sure at some point I can get one used but no rush.
[Verizon HTC One (M7)] HypostaticOnion:
I'm getting one for sure. I'm stoked to have one on the way. Everything I want/need from a phone.

If I've helped, please hit the thanks button
[Verizon HTC One (M7)] GrayBoltWolf:
Honestly, what does it have that the m7 doesn't?
[Verizon HTC One (M7)] HypostaticOnion:
Bigger, better looking screen, better speakers, on screen keys, SD card slot. Basically its what I love about the m7 but better. Also, it feels incredible in hand. Also it was only $60 (technically) since I won it in a raffle.

If I've helped, please hit the thanks button
[Verizon HTC One (M7)] GrayBoltWolf:
Hey if you won it in a raffle then congrats! Free phone! :D

I hate on screen buttons, but some people love them. I do however, really miss the SD card slot. :(
[Verizon HTC One (M7)] mpetruzz:
Winning one is way different than paying 200 and being stuck for 2 more years lol
[Verizon HTC One (M7)] GrayBoltWolf:
This is my train of thought. It isn't different enough to justify the cost when my m7 still blows most other phones out of the water.
[Verizon HTC One (M7)] Crawshayi:
I agree. The M8 is a step up, but not enough of a step to just toss the M7 in the trash. The only big thing that might push people to upgrade early is that sd card slot... it really sucks not having one on the M7
[Verizon HTC One (M7)] coldconfession13:
Just got my m8 today
[Verizon HTC One (M7)] cmlusco:
I dont want an m8 because to be honest i think the m7 is a little to big. Just a little though, but i definitley dont want anything bigger. I would love an sdcard slot, but with usb-otg its not that big of a deal not having one. My next phone will be what ever the best phone is at or soon after my contract is up.
[Verizon HTC One (M7)] Leraeniesh:
I would get an M8, if it kept the same design as the M7.

I hate the radius of the corners. IMO, it makes the device look childish.

Also, that bezel below the display seems really annoying.

I'm hoping that the replacement to the One Max is worthy of the One line.
[Verizon HTC One (M7)] mpetruzz:
I kinda feel like we are hitting a critical mass point with these phones. The m7 screen is awesome, 32gb, great speakers and OK camera. If the m8 had a much better camera I'd be more interested. Other than that I don't think its diff enough to upgrade and be stuck for two years.
[Verizon HTC One (M7)] GrayBoltWolf:
I'm with this too. The M8 looks cheap with the really rounded corners. The M7 looks like a more expensive device.
[Verizon HTC One (M7)] coldconfession13:
Its not cheap at all. Great build quality
[Verizon HTC One (M7)] mpetruzz:
I played with one. Def feels premium!! Bigger but felt better in hand cause it was thinner. Just not enough for them to earn my $$ and time for contract lol
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SassMaster:
So i was trying to root my Nexus 7 for some of the many benefits that you get from rooting and half way through the process i messed up somewhere and now the device is completely bricked. I can't access bootloader or even start up the device at all. I have tried plugging it in to my PC and windows tells me that it isn't a Nexus 7 but instead it's called "QHSUSB_DLOAD" and i can't access it's internal storage at all.

I tried the many combinations of button holding and tried charging it, but still no response. I can't access it at all, it won't start, it's just gone. I can't use any of the features of my rooting toolkit either as it can't recognize the ABD. I was able to access bootloader for a while but when i decided to activate the Recovery mode, i saw the dead android and a warning sign above him.

So, Now it's just completely unresponsive and i can't plug it into a PC. I haven't even seen anything on the internet related to the QHUSB_DLOAD device that keeps appearing. I really need help with this. I can't even find anyone else with this problem, so i'm pretty worried... Also, I'm not used to installing and playing with mobile devices, so try to explain things in clear-ish english so i might actually understand some of the terms you use.
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] duckredbeard:
What method were you using to gain root? Was it a toolkit?
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SassMaster:
Sorry for the late reply. I was trying to find my account for a while as I didn't save my login anywhere. As for a toolkit, yes, I was using the Wugfresh toolkit. Luckily for me, the problem seeming was an overnight fix. After I woke up, I was making breakfast and the tablet just decided to turn on next to me. I didn't even press the power button, which is kinda weird. Either way, Problem solved. :)

Sent from my now rooted Nexus 7. Awww Yea.
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] scttduk:
Thats the Android Magic.
[iPAQ rw6828, XDA Atom Software Upgrading] whoever:
The official announce that the atom exec will be available in Hong Kong in July, i am thinking about to sell my atom or not... :roll:
[iPAQ rw6828, XDA Atom Software Upgrading] kropotov:
you really need 192mb? the current speed is not satisfy you?

As for me, I like my Atom! :wink:
[iPAQ rw6828, XDA Atom Software Upgrading] whoever:
192 mb is not really useful as the memory card is not expensive now

and we can overclock it to 520 mhz easily...

i love my atom too... :P
[iPAQ rw6828, XDA Atom Software Upgrading] sidneysum:
I have made a pre-order of CHT version.
[iPAQ rw6828, XDA Atom Software Upgrading] Osir1s:
Well for other users

www.anythingonline.com.au have the Exec release date as 4th July and retailing for a price of $1130 with bonus bluetooth headset and IR keyboard.
[iPAQ rw6828, XDA Atom Software Upgrading] Kwing181:
I am using this model. It is really fast and great (compare to my old mini). I am waiting for the CHT rom, now it cannot show the Chinese. mad... :evil: