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[HD2 Android SD Development] dandiest:
OK, this is the hotfix v2.0 which already included all the fix from v1.0

http://www.multiupload.com/0BEC4R9QRW

thus, you no need to apply v1.0 anymore, but if you already applied v1.0, you still need to apply hotfix v2.0 without any issue

I have changed the version naming convention, the last 2 digit will be our init version, so, after applying this fix, your DesireZ v4.2 will become DesireZ v4.2.42, as the current init version is v42, in near future, will add the kernel version into it, as I'm persuading freak making our own kernel who already have enough knowledge to do it. :D

As I mentioned before, please be patient, since we always introduced a lot of new staffs into a new release, so normally, the version x.0 will be a totally new release, and x.1 till x.3 will be many bugfix and small enhancement, the x.4 and x.5 will be final stable version, if you don't like try something new, just wait for our stable version, you can see, our builds is evolving very fast.

this hotfix added the RAMDISK concept to further improving the system performance and attempt to solve the app download and install laggy issue.

If needed, we can enlarge the RAMDISK to further improve the performance.

just extract the 2 folders to the root of your sdcard, reboot twice, and report back, don't complain if you encounter any issue, just be patient and cooperative. :)
[HD2 Android SD Development] DJGurth:
stuck on dl desire screen

After running previous builds I thought that I would give these new ones a go, put desire z 4.2 with the hot fix, put it on the sd card put the hot fix in before first boot and ran from magldr and its stuck on dl desire screen, tried a few config settings as well still the same, removed the config and data image to see if the build would make one and no. So bit stuck here guys
[HD2 Android SD Development] darkony:
link not good
[HD2 Android SD Development] dandiest:
OK, updated the link. believe this time, nobody will complain the laggy issue. :)

btw, this enhancement is different from the nand data 1, swap mode 3, sd boost 1 which are all for improving the sd access performance.

this fix is not selectable, is to improve the market down and installation, and app running performance, same concept as the RAM build and more. :)

time to sleep, hope could hear a log good news tomorrow.
[HD2 Android SD Development] kdelisle:
Please don't regret posting here!! Sorry for our inexperience. We are learning too and very appreciative.

Thanks for fixing the front page. It's great and a lot easier to understand. I see that the config file moved and that's where it is to edit. My bad for not looking further for it.

Hope you are getting good rest!

Kris
[HD2 Android SD Development] Don_Esteban:
Still lagging after 2 reboots. Maybe expanding RAM usage bit further?
[HD2 Android SD Development] comla:
1-formatting the SD to 32 fat and 32byts

2-copy the folder DL DesireZ v4.2 in sd

3-I click to clrcad and haret

htc green 30 minutes and nothing

I do something wrong

sorry for my englich

gracias
[HD2 Android SD Development] shah_vm:
market data disconnect is resolved.

update1: however news and mail widget is not working. new & mail apps is working properly.

update2: whenever i turn on/off wifi data connection will drop. i can re activate data connection by setting on/off airplane mode.
[HD2 Android SD Development] colossus_r:
We need more info m8...

But as first advice....start over with fresh copy all the Desire_DL folder.

And find a data.img file from the forum and copy to \Desire_DL folder...
[HD2 Android SD Development] comla:
sorry for my englich:

windows 3,14 and hspl

radio:2.15.50.14

sd 16gb classe 2

and start over with fresh copy all the desire_dl folder

and other builds works fine

muchas gracias
[HD2 Android SD Development] nandowom:
humm ... No more lags with HTC sense .. but a strange behavior : the system running very fast and then freezes up for a few seconds ! an again ...

waiting for Dl DesireZ v4.2.5 ! :)
[HD2 Android SD Development] DJGurth:
Just couldn't get it working

So tried all methods, finally got it to boot and it ran really slow, then rebooted, then ran really slow to the point it went to a stand still.

Tried the new updated, then it didnt work at all.

Mad

went back to older build of desire z
[HD2 Android SD Development] Agoattamer:
Results of fix2

Installed fix. Booted in desireZ 4.2. Took 5 minutes for phone to become responsive. But it has been this way with past versions of this build too. Finally when responsive I powered off and booted back to android.

Again waited 5 minutes after lockscreen came up. Same as always it takes forever to unlock. Build still extremely laggy at start. Also no data connection at start. Had to disable then enable the mobile connection. Went to the market and it immediately dropped. Reset it again and again it immediately dropped when going to the market. Can't check the freeze when installing apps since I can't keep it connected for the market. Matter of fact now I can't connect to the internet at all.

I see a negative improvement. Sorry.

Edit: Rebooted a third time. This time I had no data nor phone connection. Kept telling me that my carrier could not be found. LOL. Rebooted a 4th time. This time I managed to get data working but the build crept along like a snail in super glue. It eventually seemed to lock on me. Hard button led still would light up but no other response. Just black screen with task bar. Waited a 1/2 hour and then pulled battery.
[HD2 Android SD Development] dandiest:
can post your init.log?

have you applied the hitfix v2?
[HD2 Android SD Development] colossus_r:
Hi m8...

Check your test site ..posted some feedback in the Android Lab (RAM build)
[HD2 Android SD Development] mamdouhn:
ARB 1.3

run from SD without Partition

ok

hi dandiest after i run the hitfix v2 i stuck on dl desire screen:mad:

the hitfix v2 work with me but after i put config like this:

boot_mode=1

ppp_mode=1

data_img=1

gps_zone=asia

swap_mode=1

sd_boost=1

and it's run normal.....:D

i'll try adb command now we'll see what it will give :confused:
[HD2 Android SD Development] Don_Esteban:
@dandiest: the notification LED stopped working.
[HD2 Android SD Development] nandowom:
Test site bbs.drawchina.com all accounts are suspended ! bad news... :(
[HD2 Android SD Development] dandiest:
asked my friend, that due to too many ppl visiting that web currently that lead to the hosting provider - justhost suspended his account, too bad. let wait for his account resume.

I just plan to put some RAM testing there. :(
[HD2 Android SD Development] fatballj:
Just a suggestion, is it possible to start a new thread for testing beta version within xda?

I also appreciate with the new practice for combining all bug fixs to one package. It is clear for new comer (or event the experience users) now to install the Full version plus a consolidated severice pack in order to get all the latest fix for that version.

This in a way reduce the questions on problem caused by updated a wrong fix.

By the way, should I use the "Update_DL" in the fix pack to replace the whole "Update_DL" bundle with original 4.2 if I do the first fresh installation of v4.2? Or I have to install the full version first and then apply the update?

Keep up dandiest.
[HD2 Android SD Development] danct2005:
I copied desire_dl folder ( version 4.2) to SD card. Copy the folders from second update to the SD card. Booting from windows mobile. After 45 minutes the phone still stay on the "Android DL desire Series" screen. It is fifth time when I tried to install this version after I format the SD card 2 times. What I am doing wrong?
[HD2 Android SD Development] dandiest:
you have to post the init.log here, and also, if failed, you should delete the system.ext2 and data.img under the /Desire_DL for system regenerate it again.

this is crucial
[HD2 Android SD Development] dandiest:
OK, since my test place is still in recovering phase, i have to put this test here.

Caution: if you don't know what it is for, just skip and wait. :)

http://www.multiupload.com/E4HC23V6SU

this new init built in with new detect function of EU/TMOUS, and the RAM support with the following parameter:

ram_data=1; will move the dalvik-cache into RAM.

ram_data=2; will copy .so files under /Desire_DL/ramfs/lib/ into the ram, you have to manual create this folder and copy the so files into that folder.

ram_data=3; will use RAM as /cache

ram_data=4; will copy framework files under /Desire_DL/framework/lib/ into the ram, you have to manual create this folder and copy the framework files into that folder.

sorry, too late for me to test it, have to sleep now, if you encounter any problem, and freak is not around to help, then just roll back and wait for our fix tomorrow.
[HD2 Android SD Development] vahid_ppc:
hi guys

can any one please point me to the hd .ara 1.1 sd build link???

im totally confused :(:confused:
[HD2 Android SD Development] Don_Esteban:
Does anybody else has the same problem as me? Notification LED doesn't work. And I don't like downloading LEDmeknow as it is a running proces that drains battery... :(
[HD2 Android SD Development] nandowom:
Thanks, bbs.drawchina.com is again available ;)
[HD2 Android SD Development] mav78g:
Running version 4.2 with hot fix 2, 3 reboots overnight settle and its running very fast and smooth. I have	SD 3 partitions running from wm 6.5. Great job dandiest!!
[HD2 Android SD Development] greg222:
Hi,

I got a problem. My mobile data does

not

work. It keeps on a G and the data arrows do not light up. I have installed the 'click here ifyour mobile data does not work' thing and it still does not work, I have been looking around but haven't found a solution. Please help.

Thanks,

Greg.

using version 3.4 if i'm correct, using SD
[HD2 Android SD Development] agbommarito:
I've been using version 4.2 since it's release, with fairly good results. Mobile data does drop out occasionally. If I send an SMS text message to the phone, mobile data starts up again without having to do any of the disable/enable tricks.
[HD2 Android SD Development] paolo.dc:
Mav78g

could you please tell me how you divided your sd card? what size and kind of each partition ?

thanks
[HD2 Android SD Development] Agoattamer:
Yes I did apply the hitfix v2. I then rebooted one more time and went to bed. In the morning it seemed to be running alright. Except the data connection still drops when I go to the market. Data connection stays up for all other internet connections it seems. I have to connect to wifi to go to the market.

And the lag when installing apps is still present. I selected an app from the market and selected to install it. While it was downloading I went back to the home screen. It said installing in task bar. At that time my clock on phone said 4:31. I did not touch the screen or buttons at this point, just waited. It is now 4:37 and I believe the phone has frozen. Nothing responds and it still says 4:31. Nope not frozen. My clock on phone finally changed from 4:31 to 4:39. Phone was frozen for 8 minutes. Now I call that some extreme lag.

Here is my last init.log if you still want to see it.

For your info. Booting from winmo. No partitions set up on card.
[HD2 Android SD Development] sh_mohanna:
Hi Dandiest,

I tried with swap_mode=3 but I did not notice any difference and app install still lagging, infact it is slower than swap_mode=1. I think it did not use the nand free space.

how can I check if it has used it or not?
[HD2 Android SD Development] sungc007:
I uploaded init.zip on other thread. Please, take a look...It`s related to the issue of black screen on SS version.
[HD2 Android SD Development] Agoattamer:
While on wifi I decided to push my luck. There was an update on the market for an app I had installed. I selected install and set my phone down for the long phone freeze. Turned my head and looked back. On my screen was the green circling android boot screen. Not good. :(
[HD2 Android SD Development] akawache:
boot two SD android versions on one SD/

Ok, I have winmo on NAND and I have an SD card partitioned with two partitions both formated as FAT32, I have been running DL Desire 3.5 on one partition and wanted to test 4.2, so I figured I should be able to place that on the second partition and run it manually from the folder drom winmo by running HARET as I do with the 3.5

I did that and when I run the HARET from Desire 4.2 it boots and I see the android flash boot screen with DL Desire series but then I get my 3.5 Android booted!

Is what I am trying to do not possible? what am I doing wrong?:confused:
[HD2 Android SD Development] shah_vm:
you can partition sd card using minitool partition wizard

partition should be in following order assume 8gb sd card

1. fat32 primary (size 6.7gb)

2. ext4 primary (size 1.0 gb)

3. ext4 primary (size bal.)

after completion of partition copy desire_dl folder to fat32 (6.7gb) partition.
[HD2 Android SD Development] ionbasa:
to dandiest.

i have a sugestion, on Twitter you were talking about ramfs, why not use "tmpfs" and a linuX-swap partition. curently my partitions are set up like this:

12gB fat32

2gb ext4

256mb ext4

since i have room for ading say a 512mb Linux-swap partition, i belive that this would speed up you build by a lot if combined with tmpfs. these options should be available to be set in the config file as:

Linux_swap=1 for having a swap partition

Linux_swap=0 for not having a swap partition

tmpfs= 1 for having a tmpfs

tmpfs=0 for no tmpfs

I also belove that combining swap_mode=2 with swap_mode= 3 would bring even more performance boost.

just my thoughts.
[HD2 Android SD Development] mav78g:
I have 1gb ext 4 data 512mb ext4 swap and the rest is fat32
[HD2 Android SD Development] PlayStation:
4.2 comes with the new initrd.gz. If I am not wrong the way the new initrd works is that it is set to detect certain settings/parameters from the rom instead of config.txt. So I think if you use the new intrd found in 4.2 you cannot run 2 or more Android roms from the same sd card. I could be wrong though..... :rolleyes:
[HD2 Android SD Development] kdelisle:
After a couple of tries, I was able to load v4.2.

I am booting from SD. I extracted the new v4.2, and did NOT apply the hot fix before first boot. Because the last couple of tries resulted in the "no memory" error, I created a config.txt file which had the following parameters:

boot_mode=1

ppp_mode=1

data_img=1

gps_zone=us

data_size=2048

It took quite awhile for the initial boot - with the customized Desire DL screen and then the droid ring of fire, probably 15-20 plus minutes. I show a 2 GB data.img file now.

It's working and I have both data and wifi. The fix to try to solve the market problem may affect downloading and installation...I'm working my way through all my apps, and it doesn't appear to happen automatically...

Looking forward to trying this over the next few days.

Kris
[HD2 Android SD Development] ATomCZ:
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[HD2 Android SD Development] ausi:
SD Partitioning

Hi.......i'm a newbee @ this

I have a 32GB SD Class 4 card, what is your suggestion for partitioning when:

1. I will do a "SD" Android installation

2. I'm running WM 6.5 on my HD2 NAND....this should have most of the space

3. What does "ext4 primary" mean.

4. When i will install the Android 4.1 how do i direct it to be installed in which partition, or, is this automatic?

Thanks
[HD2 Android SD Development] dandiest:
I continue improving the RAM fs, developed a new version and I have tested for several hours, result looks very good.

if you set a ram_data mode, must keep it unchanged, unless use the below method to revert it back to normal.

Once you used one mode, say ram_data=1, and want to try other mode, must use ram_data=11 to revert it back to normal status.

Some theory for each mode:

I have tested mode 1 and 4, mode 1 should definitely improve the performance, while can not feel much improvement of mode 4. but if you installed a lot app, can not try mode 1, more app, larger dalvik-cache, and your ram may be used up by dalvik-cache.

btw, you can use file explorer navigate to /system/squashed/lib to copy the .so or /system/squashed/framework files to sdcard.

This can only be used for DesireZ v4.2, DesireHD v1.3 and DesireARB v1.3.

download: http://www.multiupload.com/DTZ69ZHI3B
[HD2 Android SD Development] ATomCZ:
How to restore backup made by backup.plugin.zip please?

restore_img=1 in config.txt doesn't do anything.

restore.plugin.zip work, but until reset after first reset is all broken :-( All data is lost after first restart, application is installed but in default config.

Are properly set permissions for files after backup restore? I tried use ROM Manager app and its fix permissions function, but no help with this :-(
[HD2 Android SD Development] dandiest:
make sure the backup.tgz is in your /Desire_DL, and once set restore_img=1, the backup_img must either be 0 or not in the config.txt.

the latest init should be able to do the restore, you can try the one I just uploaded, and even do some RAM build testing. :)
[HD2 Android SD Development] dandiest:
you can just set the format_ext4=9 in the config.txt file under /Desire_DL, and let system do everything for you.
[HD2 Android SD Development] akawache:
running two sd versions from one SD

I tried the ARA 1.1 and it still launches the 3.5 from my othe rpartition, as far as I know the ARA 1.1 does not hav ethe new initrd, right? any ideas?
[HD2 Android SD Development] mamdouhn:
hi dandiest

Is it ok if I use my config like this:

ram_data=1

ram_data=2

ram_data=3

ram_data=4

swap_mode=1

sd_boost=1

I am already using it but is it right ?:confused:

already copy .so to ramfs/lib

already copy framework to ramfs/framework

run and boot and it's work!!

or it takes ram_data=1 just (as first one):confused:

or should i use one ram or two?
[HD2 Android SD Development] ausi:
Originally Posted by ausi

Hi.......i'm a newbee @ this

I have a 32GB SD Class 4 card, what is your suggestion for partitioning when:

1. I will do a "SD" Android installation

2. I'm running WM 6.5 on my HD2 NAND....this should have most of the space

3. What does "ext4 primary" mean.

4. When i will install the Android 4.1 how do i direct it to be installed in which partition, or, is this automatic?

Thanks

Thanks, but as i said i'm a Newbee, so i don't really understand what you wrote.
[HD2 Android SD Development] Don_Esteban:
@dandiest: If I choose to install the new SuperInit, does the system do everything automatic? Don't feel comfortable 'bout changing scripts and putting extra .txt files in root folder
[HD2 Android SD Development] fatballj:
Hi. dandiest. I am going to move from 3.4 to 4.2 now. In the past, I remember that you recommended us to run fix permission in the Rom Manager immediately after it was installed. Am I require to do the same for v4.2? :confused:

Thank you so much.
[HD2 Android SD Development] dandiest:
if you dont want bother with so many different parameters for performance tuning, you can just ignore the config.txt, system is able to do everything for you for normal condition.

the Rom Manager has been removed in my new builds, since after digging into it, i found out that it doest not do what i want, now, if you encounter any permission related problem, you can just set repair_system=1 in the config.txt, which will do the exactly same and more powerful.
[HD2 Android SD Development] ATomCZ:
Yes latest init do restore the same like old restore plugin, everything is OK to first restart, then it show dialog "UIDs on the system are inconsistent, you need to wipe your data partition or you device will be unstable" :-( And everything data are gone. Did you already try restore backup on your device? It works for you?
[HD2 Android SD Development] kdelisle:
After a few days, I can report significantly improved performance with 4.2.

A couple of things.

Market does not seem to operate "automatically" any more. The lag is much better, but there is still some. (Not a complaint, just an observation). Sometimes opening Market seems to disconnect the data service, but not always...

Battery. For several days, I had battery usage which was high, but now on standby it averages between 5-7 mA. (excellent, as far as I'm concerned).

Camera - the camera seems to have some quirks now that it didn't have. When I take a picture, there is a lag, and a box shows up on the right (Wish List)...I liked the old camera performance (likely what is on V2.0) better. I probably just need to play with the settings.

thanks,

Kris
[HD2 Android SD Development] Don_Esteban:
Data keeps dropping. That's a shame, cause this is an amazing build!
[HD2 Android SD Development] raphy82:
Newbee SD Installation

I think i speak for most of us NewBees.

To Dandiest:

After you think the Rom is Stable,

Can you PLEASE create A folder with everything and just make it simple for us to follow. SD installation.

It is so confusing: the First Post, the content, instructions, To use or Not use config.txt, etc.

I´m still using 0.3 Version from back in the old days.

You know, were you only had to put the Android folder in the Root SD and run "CLRCAD.exe" then "haret.exe"

Can you make it this simple ?

Great work and thanks for everything.
[HD2 Android SD Development] ausi:
I would really appreciate it also, this is what's stopping me from installing 4.2, this would make it much simpler for us newbees with the SD installation.

Also if you could direct us to a post where it explains why we need to divide the SD card and how its done so we can install both the WM on NAND & Android on thye SD,......this would be most helpfull.
[HD2 Android SD Development] emjakmaciej:
There aren't any difficult steps to cope with. Basically it's the same installation as all other Android builds.

1. Place the Desire_DL folder on the root of your SD Card

2. Install the hotfix and the new init (you just have to place the Desire_DL folder and Update_DL in root of SD card - it will ask you if you want to merge those folders, anwser yes).

3. To turn the android on you have to run clrcad and haret, just like everywhere else.

4. Reboot twice to give the system some time to stabilize.

That's all.
[HD2 Android SD Development] kdelisle:
i also have the rather random data drops and disturbingly over the last day or so, a couple of random restarts...

At least I figured out how to use Titanium which should make loading future builds a much less painful process!

thanks!

Kris
[HD2 Android SD Development] ionbasa:
Just wanted to post some info about the new hotfix:

1st: I am using 3 partitions: Fat32, Ext4, Ext4

2nd: I am using "swap_mode=2" and "ram_data"=3"

okay, now the Market is a lot more acceptable, It doesn't brick the phone installing apps, there is still some lag, but only lasted for about 3 seconds. So far I have not have data drops over ppp or wifi.

Some problems that did happen:

*****EDIT: this only happens sometimes:un-installing apps bricks the phone completely, If left alone for about 7 minutes the build will hot restart itself. ****

Also there seems to be a problem with swype beta, after a restart it becomes unusable. Also Google goggles seems to forget settings on reboot.

Just wanted to let you know.
[HD2 Android SD Development] Agoattamer:
For lack of working updates and fixxes with DesireZ I have returned to MDJ DesireHD v4.6. And I will say why.

First off the data does not drop at all for me with MDJ 4.6. I would have thought newer builds would not have this issue. Seems like we are moving backwards here.

There is only a 10 second freeze if that when installing apps on v4.6. Why on this version the phone becomes unresponsive for up to 10 minutes is unacceptable. Especially when sometimes it wants to hot reboot your phone.

When android boots I can immediatlly unlock my screen. I can unmount my SD card and remount it. Battery life was better.

Dandiest I do not mean to knock this build. Hopefully your NAND version is much more stable. But as far as the SD version is concerned this is about the least stable build that I ever used on my phone. Here is hoping that you get back on track. I appreciate the effort with keeping SD builds alive.