yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Remix OS for PC] HypoTurtle:
Can you attach a copy of the original ramdisk.img for those.

I have a version for Phoenix done; just not sure if it's for the latest version.

disabling turbo works for me on core M; I'll see if I can emulate what you did anyway.
[Remix OS for PC] kretex:
Any update for v.2.0.402?? [emoji4]
[Remix OS for PC] HypoTurtle:
#9 for the ramdisk

I'll update OP once I get the 32bit ones done.

Is the read/write [break OTA] initrd.img still needed by anyone?
[Remix OS for PC] Vioner:
The root is embedded in recent 32bit remix - with the root access prompt - no need for any systemless root or any other :) You can write on system partition with any root file explorer. I guess it's the same for 64bit but I may be wrong.

EDIT:
[MENTION=4056517]HypoTurtle[/MENTION] I've attached the initrd.img file from recent PhoenixOS image (version 1.0.9-RC)

If I want write access to /system I need to modified initrd.img? Are you sure? If its superuser than it should allow me write wherever I want.

Anyway, is this 64bit made specifically for 64bit architecture or just for the 64bit Remix? I'm asking because I want to know if I can test the files with Phoenix or should I wait for 32bit files?

Thanks.
[Remix OS for PC] yshalsager:
Will we see systemless Xposed soon??
[Remix OS for PC] HypoTurtle:
From the top; yes RemixOS has su binary added [32bit mentioned at bottom of OP] - but on 64bit it doesn't work for apps [probably due to it using the same 32bit binary].

You can't however write on the system partition; unless you've installed it read/write i.e. dumped system.img into a folder or your using a modified initrd.img

Relevant code:

if [ -b "/dev/$blk" ]; then
[ ! -e /dev/block/$blk ] && ln /dev/$blk /dev/block
mount -o ro /dev/block/$blk system
elif [ -e /mnt/$SRC/system.sfs ]; then
mount -o loop /mnt/$SRC/system.sfs /sfs
mount -o loop,ro /sfs/system.img system
elif [ -e /mnt/$SRC/system.img ]; then
mount -o loop,ro /mnt/$SRC/system.img system
elif [ -d /mnt/$SRC/system ]; then
mount --bind /mnt/$SRC/system system
else
rm -rf *
return 1
fi

On PhoenixOS last I checked the only thing they do to keep system read-only is using a squashfs i.e. system.sfs so all you need to do is take the system.img out of the .sfs and use that instead.

Using systemless-root allows you to seemingly modify system [by modifying files at /su/vendor/*] while keeping system untouched so OTAs will apply on the system.img; or it does once you add the su.d script.

Back on to this thread - the su.img are specific to arch i.e. 32bit or 64bit [i.e. the same su.img will work on 32bit RemixOS and PhoenixOS]. The ramdisk.img are arch & build-specific; but they may work on different build-numbers depending on how much the ramdisk was changed. And initrd.img is just build specific [i.e. the initrd.img is the same for 32bit and 64bit]

I need the 1.09 ramdisk.img; not the initrd.img - I've attached the version I've already done; for 1.08 - they may work as is for 1.09 [I had to 7z the su.img due to the size] Edit. 1.09 ramdisk.img is identical; so the below will be fine for 1.09 as well.

I've tried but not successfully; I think the issue may be due to systemless-xposed support for 5.1 x86 [on 6.x it probably works fine]. Either that or RemixOS is to far from AOSP for it to work. I'll try and post some test builds if anyone wants them; but they'll probably just do nothing at all.

[MENTION=4666322]Ventricle[/MENTION] see edit above [1.09 should be fine with this]; of note I don't believe I've added any scripts to the 32bit su.img - I'll start adding sh's to #1 for people to pick and choose from.
[Remix OS for PC] Vioner:
[MENTION=4056517]HypoTurtle[/MENTION] thank you for the very informative post, now I understand it all. Consider adding the link to this post into the OP.

It's a shame that Remix or Phoenix don't support "GUI root" by default (except 32bit remix) - but with your method it seems like it's gonna be super easy and fast because ramdisk file weighs little over 1 MB, so replacing it to get OTA updates will be quick.

Sorry for attaching the wrong file - I must've read your post sloppily. I've attached ramdisk this time :)

Also I will test the 1.0.8 ramdisk file as well in a few minutes and will give feedback.

EDIT: [MENTION=4056517]HypoTurtle[/MENTION] ,I just tested POS 1.0.9-RC with your ramdisk-POS 1.0.8 and root works. Can you check the 1.0.9 ramdisk file and confirm that there are no differences or in other words - your file is safe?

Thanks for this man!
[Remix OS for PC] kretex:
[MENTION=4056517]HypoTurtle[/MENTION] how about initrd.img sir??

the file size it's only about 1.5 MB ( v.2.0.205 ), whereas the initrd.img that came with this new version is about 5 MB ( v.2.0.402 ).
[Remix OS for PC] Vioner:
[MENTION=4541645]kretex[/MENTION] why are you asking about initrd? I've attached mine "by mistake". You don't need to do anything to initrd to get systemless

Wysłane z mojego Nexus 4 przy użyciu Tapatalka
[Remix OS for PC] HypoTurtle:
For remixos the ro is set by initrd.img [i.e. the code mentioned above]. I think [could use confirmation] it keeps it ro due to it being mounted by a different user that the one running android [android in Ax86 is essentially a chroot environment launched by initrd.img]

I'll post one if you want; but do you mind posting what you need rw for - just to see if it can be accomplished using systemless-root keeping system ro.

[MENTION=4541645]kretex[/MENTION] initrd.img attached [if still needed]
[Remix OS for PC] kretex:
Root was succest but I found trouble using titanium backup cannot backup or restore data. :confused:
[Remix OS for PC] HypoTurtle:
Not sure why you'd even need to use TB; when you have direct access to data.img. But it's probably not working due to lack of free space.
[Remix OS for PC] kretex:
I was to restore game save data :D

---edited----

solved by instaling supersu.apk and uncheck mount namespace separation on setting :)
[Remix OS for PC] hoangtnt:
[MENTION=4056517]HypoTurtle[/MENTION] My i7 stylus use remix os, but when I shutdown it, it not full shutdown. I push window button, it still vibrate. How to fix it. thx
[Remix OS for PC] kretex:
have you try using 3rd app?? like simplereboot from ps
[Remix OS for PC] HypoTurtle:
Shutdown works fine for me; about 3 second after screen turns black. Perhaps run e2fsck -f data.img if you can and try again.
[Remix OS for PC] lollyjay:
Hey [MENTION=4056517]HypoTurtle[/MENTION] I'm trying to find out what in Phoenix OS prevents installation of certain programs such as Google app and launchers. Do you think it could be any of these?

package:com.chaozhuo.recommendedapp

package:com.chaozhuo.setupwizard

package:com.chaozhuo.update

package:com.chaozhuo.feedback

package:com.chaozhuo.permission.controller

package:com.chrome.dev

package:com.chaozhuo.provider.statistics

Or maybe a combination, or possibly a referenced blacklist file?
[Remix OS for PC] lollyjay:
OK I found that if I disable 3 files then the Launcher3 is activated. Now I need to find what is preventing installation of other launchers... :confused:
[Remix OS for PC] HypoTurtle:
Yea, that's as far as I got.
[Remix OS for PC] dhanny:
can you give me a initrd.img for making systemless-root for 32bit ? :confused:

btw, thanks before for 64bit initrd.img

it's works for my pc, but i need systemless-root for my laptop [Remix OS 2.0.402 32bit]

edit: [Remix OS 2.0.403 32bit]
[Remix OS for PC] HypoTurtle:
You should already have su on 32bit. If you want systemless [i.e. modify some system files without modifying system.img] attach the ramdisk.img; if you want to mount system.img as r/w then attach the initrd.img
[Remix OS for PC] dhanny:
in ext4 maybe works

but in ntfs is still r/o system. :(

edit: i attach a initrd.img, ramdisk.img from .403

sorry before, i write '.402' but actually '.403'
[Remix OS for PC] HypoTurtle:
Thanks for the attachments; but to try and clear things up.

1. Root/SU has nothing to do with mounting system read-write;

SU is normally needed and has the ability to mount system r/w with normal Android but this isn't the case with RemixOS due to Ax86 being a chrooted system as well as #2 below.​

2. Initrd.img is like a mini linux OS; in that it mounts files and sets things up before handing over to ramdisk.img [and system.img];

System.img is by default mounted read only by initrd.img, before control is passed to ramdisk/system.img thus the su in system.img doesn't have the ability to remount system as rw​

3. Mounting the system.img as read-write once will break OTA;

So to upgrade you will need to replace it.​

4. Ext4 mounts as rw as it is a partition rather than a file system

On ntfs you are using an ext4 filesystem --> system.img​

I'll post you a modified initrd.img shortly - the stock su in 32bit will be able to mount system.img as rw; by using that.

Edit. I forgot initrd.img is the same for 32bit and 64bit; so you can use the 402-initrd.img from #25

But could you perhaps post what sort of system files you want access to; just in case systemless-root might be a better alternative [and keep OTA available]

I know English isn't your first language; so let me know if something wasn't clear.

[MENTION=4666322]Ventricle[/MENTION] I'll readd stuff to OP when I get round to rewriting it...
[Remix OS for PC] Vioner:
[MENTION=4056517]HypoTurtle[/MENTION] thanks for another portion of useful information about Android-x86 - I recommended adding a link to this post in the OP.

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[Remix OS for PC] wizmart:
i can confirm i get r/w system with Kretex initdr, finally, adaway working now and i did edit my buidprop, worked but only the display icon don't appear the rest do show up in exp.settings (box false from true)
[Remix OS for PC] HypoTurtle:
Double post
[Remix OS for PC] HypoTurtle:
Adaway has a systemless-root installation [I'm using it]; so 32bit systemless might be useful there; and by default I also set the box to false via ramdisk - so those two could be covered by systemless-root ramdisk.

Any other things you need rw for; let me know...
[Remix OS for PC] dhanny:
edit:

oh

btw

can you tell me what happen if I using EXT4 partition (#4) but i want to OTA ? can it?

thanks before for initrd-402.img

i will try and i tell you tomorrow
[Remix OS for PC] HypoTurtle:
Not exactly afaik. OTAs apply on top of system.imgs

What would work is on a ext4 partition - with all your imgs [initrd.img, ramdisk.img, kernel, system.img] have a system and a data folder; then dump the system.img contents to the system folder; then rename system.img to 403_system.img.

Then when an OTA comes rename 403_system.img back to system.img; clear the system folder; apply the OTA; then dump the system.img again into the system folder and rename the img until next time.
[Remix OS for PC] dhanny:
Hi. I've got something wrong here

SuperSU still not update SU

but When i open /system on RootExplorer it's R/W actually works.

How to solve it?

This is for my screenshoot.
[Remix OS for PC] HypoTurtle:
Reboot and try again.

Also have you launched SuperSU and told it to ignore the update?
[Remix OS for PC] dhanny:
yes.

I try to modifying system.img on mini-linux and SuperSU works

but, still cannot update.

coz i copying all su binaries from Remix OS Hacked version [.205] from @Satyam@TG

this is screenshot SuperSU

[IMG="SuperSU works, but still cannot update su binaries"]http://image.prntscr.com/image/c0ed272e095e48eaa4613b3248290200.png[/IMG]

and i get another problems.

google play services, google play store and google setup wizard [add new accounts] cannot add new account. :(

[IMG="Google apps cannot add new account"]http://image.prntscr.com/image/0f016f37c9294bddb83798d7f998d9b5.png[/IMG]
[Remix OS for PC] HypoTurtle:
Are you using system.sfs or system.img?

sfs is a read-only filesystem so that could be your problem.

Not sure on the google account though; other than to keep trying, make sure your date/time are right and that the wifi works.
[Remix OS for PC] dhanny:
I using system.img, extracted from system.sfs uaing 7-zip Windows.

and I place a system.sfs not to RemixOS folder.

just system.img that i place to Remix OS folder.

okay, i'll try to change time and date settings now.

I edit system because on my laptop get a problem with wlan. so i edit script on init.sh.

and add code init_wireless below init_bluetooth.

and this is code what i found

[IMG="the code what i found"]http://image.prntscr.com/image/cb44d48f48c94a4682cfac94ba67d0f2.png[/IMG]

edit update:

I try to update date & time manually and automatically, but it's still didn't works :(

[IMG="still didn't works"]http://image.prntscr.com/image/c9135e0847a7488dae9f702a1bf3382a.png[/IMG]
[Remix OS for PC] windwhisper:
use helium for backup
[Remix OS for PC] asuduakali:
[MENTION=4056517]HypoTurtle[/MENTION] sir, can you teach me how to add magisk module to your systemless su manually? :D

and how to resize su.img size? i have try using rmx tool but not working :crying:
[Remix OS for PC] HypoTurtle:
I only have a v6 64bit version made here: http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=69033686&postcount=32

I'll try and get around to a v8 version and simplify it a bit.

For the su.img, you can boot using the stock ramdisk.img and run resize2fs su.img 100M to resize it
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[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Anonaru:
Alright, I couldn't find anything on Google, so I'll give you guys a shot :(

Does anybody know how to back up their home screen icon layout and / or current theme? Is there a way to do it on Titanium Backup?

Any help would be awesome, thanks!
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] redpoint73:
I've never done it myself, but I've read of folks backing up (and succesfully restoring) Home screen using Titanium.

Not sure, but I think the system app "Sense Home (DESKTOP)" is what you would want to backup (for Sense ROM, obviously).

I personally try to avoid restoring system apps, as they may cause issues if you are going between ROMs with significant differences. I just restore my home screen setup manually, which doesn't take much time. But I suppose how much time that takes may vary by user, if you have a lot of home screen panels, widgets, etc.
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Anonaru:
Yep! It seems like backing up just the app data for Sense Home (DESKTOP) carries over your desktop configuration-- it doesn't appear to bug anything out, though I'm not too sure attempting to restore the app too would do anything good :(

Figured this out on my own while on my trip, but I appreciate the information, thanks!
[One (E9+) General] anti-user:
Hi Everyone!

Please, can anyone tell me how to change the splash screen?

The splash screen is the starting logo that comes before the boot animation is starting.

I can't find a Boot splash creator like the M7/8/9

My E9+ is rooted and s-off.
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Simba Cat:
Hi All

i am hoping you can help me with this issue i am having with my Samsung Note 2. i use it a lot as i have a sight problem and i find it perfect for all my needs and setup to suit me, it was giving a little problem lately and i put a new battery in it and it started to acct funny.

only booting to the note screen logo and turning off then and when i tried to reset it just got worse, wont eveb work if i try to put some firmware on from SD card. i tried Kies as a last resort and all i am left with is a scren saying "FIRMWARE UPGRADE ENCOUNTERED AN ISSUE . PLEASE SELET RECOVERY MODE FROM KIES AND TRY AGAIN. phone wont connect and even eont take my model nunber and keep saying its not corr3ect

Samsung note 2

model GT-N7100

new battery thats fine

Have i made3 a complete bags of it and ong for the rubbish bin ? i hope not as i am lost without it

Th
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] audit13:
Have you tried flashing a stock rom from sammobile.com using Odin? You're using the original Samsung USB cable that came with the phone? Tried other USB cables and ports on the computer?
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Simba Cat:
Note 2

for that reply . will try an other usb port on the computer. cable came with the phone so maybe it getting old. i have another samsung cable i will try.

i hope i am using the right firmware for my model

i am using the international one i found on the web !!!!

could i be using the wrong one ?
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Simba Cat:
Update

that worked fine thank you very much !!!:o:o:o. am letting it install stuff. the only thing is that it wont stay on unless it is connected to the mains charger ?. usb on the computer wont turn it on either ?. its a new battery ?, could that be a problem, recycled the old one so cant check, is there any way to check to see if battery i good ?
[Verizon HTC One (M7)] rgps:
It has been a long time since I have installed roms and when I did in the past my HTC incredible had a sd card so it was easy to get data on/off the device.

I have noticed that several ROM installs for the HTC One m7 require a full wipe which would wipe my restore backups as well. But I wanted to maintain my TWRP backup so I can revert if the ROM doesn't work or if I don't like it's features.

Can I maintain the backup and install or do I have to full wipe ?

Can I pull the backup off and then put it back on. I am sure I could get it off but once I have a bad install not sure how I could put it back on the device.

I have S-Off and Unlocked Bootloader on Verizon device.
[Verizon HTC One (M7)] bdizzle1686:
Full wipe means BOOT, CACHE, DALVIK CACHE, DATA, & SYSTEM....

NOT INTERNAL STORAGE! NO rom install requires wiping internal storage, as THAT'S where all your TWRP BACKUPS, pics, videos, Roms, etc. Are all stored on your devicw.

So in a nutshell, NEVER WIPE INTERNAL STORAGE. IT ISN'T NEEDED FOR ANY ROM INSTALL
[Verizon HTC One (M7)] rgps:
OK Thanks that makes more sense. Some instructions say to do exactly that "Wipe Cache,dalvik,data,system" and some say "Must perform Full Wipe" and the later was making me think I needed to wipe the whole device.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Accessories] Binary100100:
So believe it or not this came up on my FB Sponsored Ad. Figured it was interesting enough to check out.

Anyone have any experience with this case or any of it's kind? What do you think of it?

https://www.zizowireless.com/collec...ry-grade-drop-tested-case?variant=19326897859

The site claims that it's Mil-Std-810G drop test certified.

Feel welcomed to check out what that means for yourself here but based on what I've read was that it withstands 26 drops in total, from 4 feet high, on its face, edges, and corners with no damage to the device. Now that doesn't sound like much but I've cracked a screen on my S4 by letting it smack pavement jelly side down from just two feet. I currently have three cases but I'm strongly considering this to being a fourth!
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Accessories] gadget069:
I saw this too on my Facebook feed. Not so sure about having a lanyard loop on my case
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Accessories] xDreDz:
Looks cool man
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Accessories] cmart4:
cool looking case, not digging the lanyard either tho. I got this one with the holster included for $15, not the same i know, but a pretty nice case:

http://www.amazon.com/i-Blason-Kick...&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00
[Xperia Z4/Z3+ General] zacharias.maladroit:
Kernel-side:

https://github.com/sonyxperiadev/kernel/commit/ec71e11b61f16205f3bcb61009157869ec35739e defconfig: unify dual sim kernels

so you essentially use aosp_kitakami_ivy_defconfig

https://github.com/Sony-Kitakami/an...mmit/00b98dfa216074615c744fbb3822d2130f343965 dsds support

(device/sony/kitakami)

https://github.com/Sony-Kitakami/an...mmit/0299b4320dc69ae03329db7818c444e3d3d01784 manual approach to satsuki DSDS models

well yeah, you either need a sophisticated "wrapper" or do an additional folder for the dual sim model,

in that repo I currently do an experiment and simply renamed it to see whether it goes through

[MENTION=1414899]a-st[/MENTION]

How much experience do you have with development ?

Kernels ? ROMs ?

edit:

the basics and groundwork is already laid out,

three kitakami devices already work,

ivy would be the fourth,

so you'd need to essentially clone/fork the device from sonyxperiadev:

https://github.com/sonyxperiadev/device-sony-ivy

and sync with the changes in our devices (sumire, satsuki, suzuran).

A few guides:

http://xda-university.com/as-a-developer/porting-aosp-roms-using-source-code

http://xda-university.com/as-a-developer/getting-started-with-git-version-control

knowing how to work with git and do proper commits and keeping authorship or assigning the author is a must,

git remote add/rm, git cherry-pick, git commit, git add -A, git status, git fetch, git push, git merge

are the most common basics.

Also knowing how to do git push (pushing branches) and NOT overwriting existing commits is rather helpful ;)

(don't worry it's easier than it sounds)
[Xperia Z4/Z3+ General] a-st:
Thanks for your fast response ;) I never did kernel / ROM development but might find some time to get into it.

I'll try your suggestions. I already cloned ivy to ivy_dsds and did some few modifications which worked fine but without dial SIM support.

Also I'm not totally new to git, but I could need some practice. At work we currently use mercurial which behaves a bit like gut I think.

Looking forward to get CM on our beautiful devices. Thanks for your help so far and keep on going. Maybe we could find some time and could start a little IRC discussion?

Best regards

a-st
[Xperia Z4/Z3+ General] a-st:
Hi [MENTION=3037651]zacharias.maladroit[/MENTION]

I managed to fork existing device tree and merge it with ivy config. Currently it's located at https://github.com/a-st/android_device_sony_ivy_dsds

Maybe we could have a look into what else needs to be done?

Are you using IRC? Maybe I could join your channel :)

Best regards,

a-st
[Xperia Z4/Z3+ General] Alekim91:
what still not work? thanks u
[Xperia Z4/Z3+ General] LMcR92:
Even when a successful build is made camera will not function properly. Sony are taking a longgggg time to fix there aosp camera :mad:
[Xperia Z4/Z3+ General] Alekim91:
okok well, but dual sim work?
[Xperia Z4/Z3+ General] Alekim91:
nothing news for cm?
[Xperia Z4/Z3+ General] Jahdiel2011:
This is very disappointing and pathetic from Sony. The camera does not need to be fixed. This is something different. If the camera was the issue the we'd need a fix. It's just that they do not want us to have the camera drivers. They did this on purpose that's why I would not call it a fix. They decided to allow us build an AOSP rom but they are retaining the drivers and camera configuration. If there was a real issue in the camera that is being investigated I would not call this a fix that's why I am not asking for a fix but I am asking sony to give us the camera source files so we can do what they refuse to do.

I am a regretful Xperia Z4 owner. They promised they would support AOSP and they failed to do it. This is my last Xperia Phone I swear.
[Xperia Z4/Z3+ General] Kungencortes:
100% agree, last xperia phone for me aswell.