yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Droid Eris Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bftb0:
I'm not sure that all the ROM devs are using the same code, so:

"Use the force; read the source."

On my current ROM (Aloysius V12), a2sd is a shell script at /system/bin/a2sd - 453 lines long. At the beginning of that script are the comments

# A2SD version 3
# Edited By: TrevE @ xda for damagedrom
# Based on the modded Apps2SD by Robert Travis Kirton
# Automatic ZipAlign by Wes Garner

Not the easiest read in the world, but "what it does" is right there; you just need to decipher the script.

In the Aloysius version, it becomes apparent that it just "runs" automatically (started from /init.rc). It can be configured by toggles in

/data/data/com.damaged.DConfig/dc.conf -or-

/system/etc/dc.conf

It appears from examination of that version of the script that it tries to be reversible - that is, if you turn it off with a toggle in the configuration file, the next time it boots, it will move the apps back to /data. Don't quote me on that, though; YMMV.

Make sure you have backups and test thoroughly.

bftb0
[Droid Eris Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tkirton:
There's not much of a guide for it, but I'll try to explain it as best as I can.

Apps2SD (or A2SD) is a script originally created by Cyanogen. The script, in its basic form, does one thing: moves your applications from the internal storage (/data/app and /data/app-private) to a linux-formatted (ext2, ext3 and sometimes ext4) partition created on your SD card. The way it does that is the following:

1. Creates /system/sd/app and /system/sd/app-private directories on the ext partition of your SD card

2. Moves the programs in /data/app and /data/app-private to /system/sd/app and /system/sd/app-private, respectively

3. Deletes the /data/app and /data/app-private directories

4. Recreates the /data/app and /data/app-private entries as symbolic links pointing to /system/sd/app and /system/sd/app-private, respectively.

Over time, developers such as myself has expanded on Cyanogen's basic script (even Cyanogen has improved the script quite a bit since the original version). The program has evolved to do the following (depending on developer):

1. Moving dalvik-cache to the SD card (and even to the Cache partition in Modaco's version)

2. Enabling JIT functionality (an enhanced Dalvikvm)

3. ZipAligning programs to make them load faster

4. Changing the Dalvik heap size to minimize dalvik-cache bottlenecks

5. Enabling swap partition

6. Diagnostic functions to check if your setup is correct

7. Automated repair function

Currently, there are three popular versions of Apps2SD: CyanogenMod's version by Cyanogen (commonly known as Apps2SD 1.x, though I know it has evolved as well), Darktremor A2SD by me (version 2.x), and DamageControl's version by TrevE (version 3.x). The version numbers really don't mean anything nowdays. When I created Darktremor A2SD, I based my code from CyanogenMod's first versions (1.x). TrevE based his code from my 2.5 code. At the time, TrevE's code was the most feature-rich, but over time Cyanogen's version and my version have evolved, so now all three are close to the same features.

The way each controls the various options is different. Both Cyanogen and TrevE uses custom properties (Cyanogen starts his custom properties with cm for CyanogenMod, while TrevE uses dc for DamageControl). I use a series of files stored on /system/sd (the root of the ext partition) that control which options are loaded.

Cyanogen and TrevE's versions have GUI interfaces while mine is all terminal based commands. Theirs is easier to program, but mine is more flexible with immediate feedback (designed for diagnostics). Also, whatever roms don't work with Treve's version will usually work with Cyanogen's version. Darktremor A2SD was designed to work with most roms (whether it does is another question, but that's why it's constantly evolving as well).

Trying to keep this from sounding like I'm trying to pitch my program.

I don't know what else there is to say...if you want to ask more questions, I will be happy to answer them to the best of my abilities.
[Droid Eris Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] adammsu:
excellent replies, thanks you very much, both of you. That definitely clears some things up.

if i were to take what i read (from this and other things) and try to make it practical for me:

1: partition SD (after backups and what not)

2: install rom that supports

3: use one of the 3 a2sd apps (depending on rom) to move the files and set up functionality

sounds about right?
[Droid Eris Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bftb0:
Steps #1 and #2 sound about right - a2sd is already set up in them, and merely detecting an ext2 (or ext3) partition on your SD card will kick it in place.

Wiring it into another ROM that doesn't already have it is a little bit more detailed, and - because you need to start up the mounting and symlinking pretty early in the boot, part of the fixups need to be done inside the boot image. (That means that you would have to unpack the boot image, edit it appropriately, repackage it, and then flash that boot.img back to the phone). A fair bit of work.

Thankfully, the ROM devs that have everything set up for you have already done this work for you... just do steps #1 and #2... and then afterwards, make sure you understand the implications of doing regular Nand backups versus Nand+ext backups.

bftb0
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] mr.almeida:
I'm trying to extract a 74mb rar file fromm astro, but it keeps saying 0 bytes extracted are there any other apps that can get the job done?
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] steb0ne:
AndroZip does rar, tar, 7zip, gzip, and bzip2...and it's free also
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] frifox:
As far as I know, no Android app will extract large rar file, or password protected rar files.

If there IS one, plz share... ty
[Touch Pro2 CDMA] eddiecanuck:
The MR2 update is out on the PCD site. Looked in some of the forums and nobody has mentioned it. Anyone install yet? I'm still downloading. Hoping for an updated Sense at least. PCD site only mentions a general update for VZNavigator, Contact Cards and Time Stamp.

Edit: I've downloaded and run the update and now I'm stuck at the starting HTC screen (now green letters on white) with the version numbers in red in bottom left. I've re-booted and sticks at the same place.
[Touch Pro2 CDMA] TekDragon:
I'm having the same problem. I've heard you can go back to the MR1 update. Also, sounds like people who unlocked their phones are the ones having the issue. Anybody else have any info?
[Touch Pro2 CDMA] Fraggle79:
TP2 Verizon MR2 update

Found this nice summary of changes over at WMExperts:

ROM: 4.01.605.15/Radio: 2.35.00WV

Operating system has been upgraded to Windows Mobile®

6.5 COM2.5.

The HTC Sense™ user interface has been improved.

Visual Voice Mail (version 1.1.12.11) now comes preloaded on the device.

GlobalAccess Connect support. For international Internet access, you can tether your smartphone to a notebook.

Enhanced VZ Navigator® performance.

Improved auto-configuration of Daylight Saving Time.

Improved word prediction and autocorrection.

Enhanced on-screen keyboard layouts.

New, compact QWERTY keyboard option.

When composing email or text messages, type the first few letters of the recipient’s name in the To field to see a list of possible matches.

Quick setup of common email account types and an option to set up an email account manually.

However there is a problem with the update. You will need to relock it apparently to load it. Here is what they found:

Quote:

"Originally Posted by NightRaven

I also cannot boot the mr2 update. However, I dumped the rom, and rebuilt it using the boot.rgu from the MR1 update, and also removing the OEM_FLASHDRV_1.DLL module from the XIP. After flashing it did boot correctly.

I'm going to now try a straight dump and rebuild to see if it is just something in their updater thats causing the issue.

Yep, It is the boot.rgu and the OEM_FLASHDRV_1.DLL that's causing the problem!"
[Touch Pro2 CDMA] brent372:
It is Sense 2.5, as I mentioned back in March.
[Touch Pro2 CDMA] brent372:
One thing I noticed, is that my customized taskbar doesn't work correctly on this ROM. Some icons remain stock while others change. Some DLL's have changed names I guess.
[Touch Pro2 CDMA] WildCat714:
They also mentioned that the task manager is gone, does that mean that I cant choose what to close and when to close it now?

p-
[Touch Pro2 CDMA] segadc:
I got it last night but haven't had a chance to check it out.

You were right Brent!

I forgot about loosing the HTC taskbar. Looking forward to finally be able to add customs tabs now that I have HTC sense 2.5.
[Touch Pro2 CDMA] TekDragon:
I'm having a problem getting my phone re-locked. I've gone back to the stock ROM, but when I try to run the RhodiumW_SPLRelocker_063.exe nothing happens. Any suggestions or can anyone point me to a thread that can help? Thanks!

UPDATE Sorry I'm a dufus, forgot to run it As Admin
[Touch Pro2 CDMA] brent372:
Which was I right about?

For task manager, download TouchX's task manager.
[Touch Pro2 CDMA] kgbrown247:
does anyone plan to dump and repackage for those of us that are not rom dumpy smarty people
[Touch Pro2 CDMA] segadc:
I thought you were the one that said we would get it cause you saw at Verizon or something? If not nevermind lol.

Thanks I will check out that task manager.

One more thing, is their a cab to add appointments to home tab? I know there is cookie (which I did check out) but I really just want appointments without all the extra stuff. Thanks!
[Touch Pro2 CDMA] brent372:
I really don't know. I am not upgrading until I find a solution to getting a programs tab that actually works.
[Touch Pro2 CDMA] calvin182:
I had mentioned in a comment over at WMExperts that the taskmanager is gone... I now realize that you have to go into the All Programs to launch it, which is a drag. I miss the one on the top-right built in to the title bar :(

I added taskmanager to the quick links so it'll do but I'd really prefer the old one. I also miss the appointments on the homescreen. Boot time is even longer, but flipping through emails, photos and appointments in much snappier. I really enjoy the HTC Peep Twitter tab. The settings tab makeover is well appreciated too.

Overall, I really like this update though :)
[Touch Pro2 CDMA] segadc:
I noticed some slow down with peep so I took it off. It was cool to have it right there but I will stick with the awesome moTweets. Too bad you couldn't add that to a tab.

edit: I do like that it locks now when I hit standby button. No more calling people by accidently (or less frequently).
[Touch Pro2 CDMA] Rhodium500:
htc task manager can be added so that the top right arrow is there again. It is attached to the following thread a few times. http://forum.ppcgeeks.com/showthread.php?t=125428
[Touch Pro2 CDMA] tjELITE:
Hey guys Mr. X over at PPCGeeks went through and fixed the MR2 VZW Update...go to PPCGeeks website (or MightyROM website) to download it..
[Touch Pro2 CDMA] worwig:
Did they put the good soft keyboard with the 'control' key back in this rom?
[Touch Pro2 CDMA] Black_Baron:
I installed MR2 yesterday and everything went fine. Until it came to running for a few hours. When the phone first boots up, everything's great, but after about an hour, it just slows to a crawl. None of the animations are smooth, just recently it took five minutes to flip from one text message to another. But, that hasn't really been so bad as about every other time I go to turn the screen back on, it just doesn't turn on and the only thing I can do is pull the battery.

Yeah, the quick links are nice, the new settings page is great and the email/text message pages flip in the same direction (seriously, who missed that in MR1?) but I went from having a nice, reliable, snappy phone, to a brick of **** that I can hardly stand to use.

I'm going back to MR1.
[Touch Pro2 CDMA] tboneppc:
I was running a custom ROM on Verizon TP2. I first tried to installed the MR2 ROM and as others have said it hung on bootup. I held vol down while pressing reset and the bootloader screen will come up and if you are connected to the PC will go in to USB mode. I ran Task29 which uploaded fine but the TP2 still hung on bootup. I then went to the bootloader screen again and ran the re-lock utility over at PPCGeeks. Tried to book and still hung. Went in to bootloader again and this time reran the MR2 installed which worked and finally it boot all the way up. I still did a clear memory 1234 and everything again booted up with no problems.

I am concerned about the guy above who reported that it would slow to a crawl but many that's a result of not running Task29? Hard to imagine such a fundamental problem. I mean, I don't doubt that it happened but I can't imagine that it will happen on all installs. I just installed mine a few hours ago so I guess I'll know by tomorrow. :)

Good luck!!
[Touch Pro2 CDMA] Black_Baron:
This is/was a "clean" phone. never unlocked, no custom roms, just straight from Verizon to me to MR2 so running task29 doesn't seem necessary.

shrug. when I get some free time next year, I'll call vzw and ask them wtf happened.
[Touch Pro2 CDMA] segadc:
I noticed when sending and receiving MMS, it asks me first if I want to download/send it. Anyway to get it to automatically send and receive?
[Touch Pro2 CDMA] mgross029:
Ran the MR2 update on my phone and all went well... I do feel the interface is much quicker... I like that it added to button bar which I did not have on the MR1 update.. I would like to change the screen to bring back my calendar summary and get rid of the 0 New Voicemail cookie... Anyone have a suggestion on what would be the best tool to use to adjust the Home screen? Thanks...

Nevermind found some tweaks over here at PPC Cookie Home Tab seems to be what I need for the calendar...

http://forum.ppcgeeks.com/showthread.php?t=114806
[Touch Pro2 CDMA] brent372:
Looking for a solution to this as well
[Touch Pro2 CDMA] Aaron McCarthy:
I've got a friend who has a the verizon touch pro 2 so I do all her updates and what not.. can someone here post some screen shots of the new look? the home screen etc. Is sense updated to 2.5 or is it still 2.1? If its 2.5 then cookie's home tab can be loaded on!

That said to answer the questions right above... I just updated my htc messaging client to the latest 1.8 build and in the 1.8 messaging client thread they had a cab that was meant to turn off the sending notification. I dont know if this will work but I've added it on if you want to try.

Thanks guys!

If not it must be somewhere in your settings. on your messaging tab go to "all messages" then select the menu button and see if theres a settings tab there.. just follow it logically and get to some options. Again, I haven't seen how this update is set up so it's just a guess on my part.

Either that or settings\sounds and notifications something like that.
[Touch Pro2 CDMA] Bully Dawg:
Have to dial twice?

Is anybody else having this problem? I upgraded to VzW MR2. Now after I dial a number and hit send, the number just disappears and the call doesn't connect. It usually works on the second try, though. Same thing on the first press of a contact or a speed dial - nothing - but a second press works.

It is not a sensitivity issue. The device is registering my press, just nothing happens (or in the case of dialing a number, it erases).

I tried uninstalling things, then hard-reset. It appeared to work better for a while, but then started acting up again.

Any help?:confused:

DISREGARD! I tracked the bug down to incompatibility with a dialer cab.
[Touch Cruise Android Development] Pr3d1ction:
Hey Guys,

Im using Warm Donuts Android on my HTC Touch Cruise and i noticed, that there isnt the dolphin browser HD that i found with aqtrans Android version in the Market.

Why?Are there other Apps that I cant see?

Thanks.
[Touch Cruise Android Development] Pr3d1ction:
Hey Guys,

today I noticed that there isnt also the magnetic sport soccer Apps...Why is there an MarketUpdate?
[Touch Cruise Android Development] DmK75:
Dolphin HD and other apps for 2.0+ only.

Market on 1.6 skip these uncompatible apps.
[Touch Cruise Android Development] yangzii:
i can find Dolphin HD and their add-ons on most online app store.

as slideme, getjar......
[G1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tweek1020:
I have been searching for info on this for about and hour and keep hearing different stories. Will the G1 work on AT&T? I know it will only operate on EDGE. But aside from that will everything else function as normal? SMS messaging? MMS messaging? Android marketplace? Signing into a Google account? The reason I ask is that I'm thinking of pickup up a G1, no real reason, there is just some guy who is trading it for my old 2g iPhone.... Any help would be appreciated

Thanks
[G1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] b0ricuaguerrero:
yes it will work. i know the rogers dream will work withh att 3g
[G1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tweek1020:
Is there any additional setup involved as far as getting data up and running on ATT? Or just pop my SIM in and go?
[G1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] lbcoder:
You may need to research the correct APN and add it to your APN list, but that's it. Everything else should be fine.
[Touch Viva, MDA Basic General] sunk8:
The title says it all...

Check out this Youtube video at watch?v=bRAa10xpqlc

And the other 2 posted by the same guy.

How did he do it?

His email address doesn't exist anymore.

Man I wanna try the same on my fone too...
[Touch Viva, MDA Basic General] GFX:
It's not the iPhone OS! It's simply a shell program called iPhoneToday, you can get it here:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=633618

Plus, he has installed some programs for further customization:

S2U2 for the lock screen.

S2P as a music player.

TouchCal for the touch calendar.

CorePlayer as a video player.

And some other programs that I couldn't recognize. But anyway they're all programs that run on top of Windows Mobile. So they're not an independent OS.

Hope that was helpful.

Cheers, and enjoy your Viva, you can do a lot with this device. Just browse the Apps & Games section here on XDA for more ideas and programs.
[Touch Viva, MDA Basic General] sunk8:
Yup it was, thanks a lot for your reply. And thanks for directing me to the Apps & Games section...

I'm new here, so I'll leech some and then seed some, as we say in the torrent lingo... :D
[Off-topic] Ocsirf:
In xda-developers > Samsung Galaxy S I9000 > Galaxy S I9000 General there is a thread asking about the situation at Android Forums.

I thought I'd start an easier to find thread here in case the site is down for a prolonged time and members want to update.

I hope this is the right area; I just joined a few minutes ago. :o
[Off-topic] Ocsirf:
All seems well there now.
[Off-topic] Ocsirf:
I did a search here at XDA under, "androidforums.com down?" and found just this old thread of mine. :D

Anyway, I'm not sure how long it's been down, but I have been trying for about one hour (starting at about 4:30 am central U.S. time).
[Off-topic] jaszek:
Why are you posting on XDA about another forum?
[Off-topic] xaccers:
It can be quite common to do, as poeple who are members on here may also be members over there.

I run several forums and we have several areas/threads specifically for when forums not run by us go down, even going as far as offering to host their site until they get it back up and running.
[Off-topic] MacaronyMax:
:eek: They don't have a mafia over there !!!??! :eek:
[Off-topic] T.C.P:
We should go spam, uh I mean "recruit members" over their

Sent from a phone with android 2.3.5
[Off-topic] MacaronyMax:
XD so we should ;) I'll make an account :p
[Off-topic] MacaronyMax:
Their O.T ain't bad :p

http://androidforums.com/lounge/387583-hello-i-lost-my-hubby-somewhere-forum.html
[Off-topic] Steven58AF:
Ode to Rodney King...

Can't we all just get along?

....Rodney King.

(I'm Steven58..moderator at other said forum. :p)
[Off-topic] bountyhunter644:
^Banned!! Take that:)
[Off-topic] LordManhattan:
LOL! Best thread ever.
[Off-topic] EarlyMon:
I just hope that none of the other mods from that forum decide it's a good idea to post here, either.

Mafia? No.

Gentle pussycats for mods - yes.
[Off-topic] M_T_M:
Nice to make your acquaintance mate :).....I've read such thread and must say....

Brilliant!! :eek: :D
[Off-topic] EarlyMon:
The pleasure's mine! :)

We really see our sites working in concert to help the Android community as a whole.

I often tell people, go to XDA for your roms needs but if you're new to Android, just ask your questions here (at AF) first.

And we _never_ tolerate people just kanging posts or usurping downloads with their own mirrors at our site - kinda robs the devs here of their well-earned contributions.

My idea is - encourage users keep both sites clean and it's just more fun for everyone.

And you cats are always welcome in our house! How not?!? :) ;) :D

~~~~~

So - the evo widow there is just slaying me in our OT thread there. I was even forced - forced, I say! - to write a poem on what to do when your g/f disapproves of your forum time! :eek:
[Off-topic] M_T_M:
Great mentallity to have mate.....as I say: the sun does shine for everyone ;)

Now..the million dollar question....can we haz cookies at your site? :D

```````````````````````````

Where is such poem?
[Off-topic] twitch351:
Of course we can has. :rolleyes:

-My signature is better than yours-
[Off-topic] EarlyMon:
(from http://androidforums.com/lounge/387583-hello-i-lost-my-hubby-somewhere-forum-3.html#post3070726)

Cookies?? We're giving out sammiches! Evn cheezbergr iz sammich!

Anything you need cooperation on, let's talk!
[Off-topic] M_T_M:
If I had a hat I'd be taking it off right now :eek: :D

also this:
[Off-topic] EarlyMon:
lolz!

I'm limited to 5 thanks per day, but consider the phantom sixth hanging on that one! :D
[Hero, G2 Touch General] Remcodb:
Hey guys,

I have a htc hero, rooted and with Legendroid rom (latest).

Everything was working fine, until I installed Dolphin Browser from the market, and tried it out, while testing the browser, the screen frooze. So iwaited a while and then pulled the battery. From this point, when i turn on the phone it shows the "Hero" screen, then goes to 'Htc quitly brilliant' screen.

I've tried to do a nandroid restore, (wich was on a villain rom) but same problem.

Then i tried to flash a new rom, still the same problem.

Sorry for the long read, and thanks in advance.
[Hero, G2 Touch General] marvoh:
Had the same issue and had dolphin on my phone, I installed eZHero but now the camera is dead :-(

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[Hero, G2 Touch General] Remcodb:
cool I fixed it.

Used a program to whipe everything off my phone, took out my sim and sd card, and it started up again!

Now everything seem to work fine.
[Hero, G2 Touch General] saj222:
What was the program called and where can it be found?

Thanks!

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[Hero, G2 Touch General] theSpam:
Why not do a full wipe in Amon Ra's recovery, then restore a working nandroid backup or install a new ROM?
[Hero, G2 Touch General] marvoh:
What's the name of the program?

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[Hero, G2 Touch General] Remcodb:
Sorry misunderstanding,

The dude who fixed it used cold boot mode (hold home, back and power on)

to clear the data.
[Hero, G2 Touch General] Lennyuk:
Whenever you think your phone is stuck on a boot always run adb logcat first to make sure it has actually frozen.
[Hero, G2 Touch General] marvoh:
No luck with clearing storage, any other ideas?

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[G1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] coire90:
Anyone know of a dialer.apk that doesn't lag like f*ck? I'm sure I saw one a couple of days ago but I can't find it for the life of me. Any one know what I'm talking about?
[G1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mssmison:
Use the search, watch your language, and moved to q&a