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[A7 Android Development] sagggas:
Hey Guys,

Thanks for the responses.

rfisher, are you saying the if I boot with no SD, the system with properly recognize all 16 gb when I install it? I actually did that - I had unmounted it from settings, but there was no option to remount, so I pulled the card and rebooted. The system saw the card again upon insertion, but still does not report it correctly. I have noticed both storage locations you mentioned via Astro, but I can't tell what size they are. I also noticed that on my original install, items placed in /sdcard/sdcard-disk0 OR /sdcard were mirrored in the other site. I haven't verified this since I wiped and reinstalled with the new/bigger SD.

Dexter, yes, the A7 does have a slot for micro SD up to 32gb. It also has a USB A connection for thumb drives up to 64gb. Speaking of which, the same USB drive I used to originally copy 1.0c to my Micro SD is not longer visible on the A7 after insertion (it was only visible with the original stock ROM - pre 12/24).

The first responder to my inquiry (sorry, can't see his name here) mentioned jacked up mount points from the 12/24 rom. Seems logical as the reported memory on the device adds up to ~4gb (internal memory). Perhaps the mount jack-up has affected all memory types.
[A7 Android Development] rfisher1968:
I guess what i was trying to say was that the directory /sdcard is internal memory. The directory /sdcard/sdcard-disk0 is your sdcard card. You can see the sizes of directories in rootexplorer. I could never see where the sdcard was being mounted in init.rc.

I'm just glad to see Dexter working on this problem, because i think i know what to change, but lack the knowledge to recreate the boot.img.
[A7 Android Development] Dexter_nlb:
the ElocityA7 uses Nvidia default vold management, and seems not to handle external sdcard like other tegra2 with internal storage.

I guess thats where im wrong, as Elocity has no 16GB internal storage like AdventVega,Viewsonic,Folio does?

but ok, i changed it so its moving the mountpoint /storage to /mnt/sdcard like on mobile's now.. that means games like gameloft (non-hd) will be able to download now.

but i also added folio function for mounting the usbstick into /mnt/sdcard/usbdisk-diskX (hope it works like on our folio)

i updated the boot.img to handle /mnt/sdcard instead of the /storage location now..

I will be posting an Update.zip for someone to test, so i can hear if its ok, the person testing might need to have v1.0c as backup zip, as this might not boot, and i got no Elocity so cannot test :-(

i also added some enhancements, so you should see better results if benchmarked, and i included the Cyanogen add-on for a DSP equ audio manager, so its supported to change audio.

Im told from Folio that we havent got 2 audio entries, ie. speakers+headset, so changing headset seems not to affect anything, so speakers also mean headset audio when changing it :-)

update is ready in 30mins.. (Remember BETA,BETA,BETA!)
[A7 Android Development] rfisher1968:
I'll test it, worst case is i just have to use the titanium backup to get me back where i am now.
[A7 Android Development] Dexter_nlb:
here is the link

i'm on Europe time, so anything feedback asap, is appreciated, remember you will probably need a factory reset. and rename to Update.zip etc.. like usual..
[A7 Android Development] rfisher1968:
My first try i did not do a factory reset and it did not boot, stuck at android screen. I'm going to do a factory reset and try again.

I did a factory reset and its still stuck at the android screen.
[A7 Android Development] Dexter_nlb:
do you see the android logo disappearing and then its back? or?

i have removed the link, if its faulty no one else should try it out.

i guess i made too many changes to libs in this one, i guess i need to rollback to 1.0c and try and skip the lib changes, so it boots..
[A7 Android Development] rfisher1968:
The android screen was constant and i gave it a good minute just to see if anything was going to happen.
[A7 Android Development] Dexter_nlb:
thanks for trying.. at least i didn't post a faulty non-bootable edition..

its soo hard without a elocity to debug.. and just checked ebay, $350 is the price + tax fee importing to denmark, which makes it probably too expensive..

so ill try to see how i continue to support, working kinda blindfolded :-)
[A7 Android Development] rfisher1968:
I would like to say thank you for helping us Elocity users and i will glady test anything you come up with.
[A7 Android Development] sagggas:
Yeah, Dexter, thanks for your prompt and active attention. I'll test anything as well. I'm on California time, though, so I can test while you sleep.
[A7 Android Development] babydumplinz:
Yes Blue tooth doesn't work after the update i used to be able to sync to my car radio with microsoft sync system and listen to mp3 or movies through the stereo now it doesn't connect ever. Hope you will be able to find a way to make it work again. You have done great things and was just wondering if a person would want to go back to original firmware how do I do it until this is resolved. Please
[A7 Android Development] DroidxRage:
You can just flash the official elocity update from the site. Its in the download section of elocitynow.com.
[A7 Android Development] Elementix:
Clockwork hopefully coming soon.

I posted this already in a different thread, but I want to make sure people see it. Once we get Clockwork, we should hopefully see more custom roms like this one.
[A7 Android Development] rfisher1968:
Dexter,

I took the boot.img from the rom that would not boot and used it in your 1.0c mod and it booted. It did not mount the sd correctly since when i tried to install a apk a message that it could not since a sd card was not installed.
[A7 Android Development] Dexter_nlb:
that is correct, you need to extract the "/system/framework/framework.jar" + /system/bin/vold as well and use in 1.0c to test it, if you can?

then the /mnt/sdcard issue should work..

but ill see if i get another chance tonight to fix another image with less library files replaced, which will for sure be the reason why it failed booting.

edit:

just ignore this, im uploading a modified edition with less changes, so that can be tested..
[A7 Android Development] durango99:
That sounds great! Thanks for the update on this
[A7 Android Development] Dexter_nlb:
here is a new v11 test image, can someone test and report back if it boots..

rememeber you need to factory reset in recovery before or after install.

link here

if it boots fine,

the changes in this one are;

- /mnt/sdcard is now used for storage, which should make more apps compatible.

- 360 rotation + orientation fix, which should make more games compatible.

- audio enhancement, which gives the option with DSP manager to adjust audio with equ.
[A7 Android Development] rfisher1968:
Dexter, it doesn't boot. Just at the android screen again.
[A7 Android Development] Dexter_nlb:
can you try to add this patch on top (195KB), it will just replace the audio lib i replaced in this beta.. so almost all libs are original, but the audio goes back to normal.

remember it goes on top of the beta you just tried.

ps: maybe take this in PM?
[A7 Android Development] eshepardson:
I am trying to install the 1.0C update per the instructions in post #98.

When I get to the recovery utility, I can't seem to change the options given, which are:

reboot system, apply sd card: update.zip, wipe data, and wipe cache.

At the bottom of the screen in gold letters is E:recovery.c Can't open /cache/recovery/command

Formatting Misc........

Am a noobie to this, can anyone help?

Thanks!
[A7 Android Development] Dexter_nlb:
if you renamed the zip file to Update.zip (remember uppercase U)

then you select apply sdcard:update.zip

and do a "wipe data" / "Wipe cache" after or before install.
[A7 Android Development] sagggas:
This info is somewhere else, but I can't find the link, so...

The soft keys on the right side of the pad can be used for navigation:

Search = scroll up

Back = scroll down

Home = I can't remember (perhaps back?)

Menu = Enter/Select
[A7 Android Development] durango99:
http://elocitya7.wikispaces.com/Recovery
[A7 Android Development] eshepardson:
Thanks for the quick reply Dexter.

I am at the reboot screen but can't change the options in blue which are highlighted. I have tried finger pressing and nothing is active on the screen..........
[A7 Android Development] durango99:
http://elocitya7.wikispaces.com/Recovery

Follow the instruction on using the buttons on the side of your tablet (not the touch screen) for navigation
[A7 Android Development] eshepardson:
OK, thanks for the info on scrolling with the soft keys.........

when trying to install the update.zip file, I get the message E:Can't open /sdcard/update.zip(bad) installation aborted....
[A7 Android Development] durango99:
You might need to format the sd card on the elocity itself:

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=10071755&postcount=652

My other notes can be found here:

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=10078653&postcount=682
[A7 Android Development] eshepardson:
Have tried to re-format sd card, and an still getting the same message........ Agh!!

Wiped out data first this time too.
[A7 Android Development] eshepardson:
When I look at the directory on the OI file manager, the micro sd card is under sdcard-disk0, is that why it is not finding the file? zThe SD file has other things that it appears are in the main memory on the machine, not on the micro card itself......
[A7 Android Development] Dexter_nlb:
this is only related to android normal use.. with Recovery its pointing to the right location im sure..

in my next update, card will be found in /mnt/sdcard as it should..

Beta testing in progress :-)
[A7 Android Development] durango99:
can you verify the downloaded file has the correct md5 hash? I haven't installed the 1.0c so I'm not sure if anyone else on here can verify what they have for a md5
[A7 Android Development] manfly9884:
Can't wait for the release. Thanks for all you do for us here.
[A7 Android Development] Dexter_nlb:
I'm hoping, rfisher1968 , is doing the final test now, and hoping to hear good results so i can post the update before i goto bed here ( its late here now :-) )

ok, im thinking another betatester might help here: if anyone want to test (it can be you need to restore the 1.0c, but no wiping is needed)

download here

install from recovery like mod is installed, rename to Update.zip

one important part after the patch is installed, check Settings -> About -> Version number shows ElocityMod v1.1 by dexter , right now problem is rfisher don't seem to get this shown .. so if someone else can test, its appreciated..
[A7 Android Development] Dexter_nlb:
If you just downloaded the above patch and it was corrupt, please re-download.. i replaced the file now, including a new boot.img which should fix the /mnt/sdcard issue.
[A7 Android Development] sagggas:
Hey eshepard,

I was a bit confused on the actual root directory of the Elocity when I first tried.

The root directory to place your Update.zip file should be:

/storage/sdcard-disk0

When I place items there, I can also see them at:

/sdcard/sdcard-disk0

try putting the update file there and try again on the update process.

Also, Dexter, I'll try and test it in a couple hours as well... Did I hear you mention that it won't wipe the system this time? Doesn't matter I guess. I'll do a titanium.
[A7 Android Development] durango99:
btw, I think dexter wanted you to rename the file to Update.zip (capital U). Not sure if that might help
[A7 Android Development] bigbob580:
Originally Posted by eshepardson

OK, thanks for the info on scrolling with the soft keys.........

when trying to install the update.zip file, I get the message E:Can't open /sdcard/update.zip(bad) installation aborted....

btw, I think dexter wanted you to rename the file to Update.zip (capital U). Not sure if that might help

I am getting the same error as eshepardson I used a capital U when renaming and copied it to the root of my sdcard any ideas?
[A7 Android Development] eshepardson:
Saggas, thanks for the suggestion. How do I place the file in the /storage/sdcard-disk0 on the elocity at the recovery screen? I don't see that option when I enter into the recovery mode.
[A7 Android Development] sagggas:
Dexter, it failed. Received following error after attempting to apply update from Recovery:

E:Error in /sdcard/update.zip

(Status 6[1536])

Installation aborted.

Just in case, I re-downloaded the file and tried it again and wiped the cache first. Received the same error.

Just for grins and giggles, I tried to update it from the Settings menu. Same error, no dice.
[A7 Android Development] sagggas:
There are a couple ways to do it.

The easiest I've found so far is:

Unmount the SD card from the A7, and use an adapter to plug it into a USB slot on your PC. Copy the file from your PC to the root of the SD and rename it 'Update.zip'. I just tested Dexter's update (it didn't work), and the only other thing visible on the SD was a directory called Fastboot.

When you plug the SD back into the A7, it should mount automatically (if it doesn't, reboot). Navigate to /storage/sdcard-disk0 using a file manager and you should see the Update.zip file.

The method I used the first time because my PC wouldn't recognize my old SD card (which had been used in another Android device AND two other WiMo phones):

Put the file onto a thumb drive and use the clunky IO file manager interface to copy it from the USB drive to the SD card directory.

Hopefully this helps you out.
[A7 Android Development] sagggas:
Hey guys,

I just had a thought. Are you trying to install the 1.0c zip file from the beginning of the thread, or are you trying to install the beta files that are on page 3 of this thread - navigation via 'here' links? You should be using the 1.0c file from the top of the thread.
[A7 Android Development] eshepardson:
Sagggas, thanks will try it. When I updated the elocity 12-24 update, no problems. I will try to place the zip in the file your method. After I copy the Update.zip file over, do I simply need to open the file to get it to run automatically, or do I then need to reboot thru recovery mode?

Also, I noticed that my SD card is in Fat32 mode, haven't had a problem with the elocity recognizing it before, but is it the problem with the 1.0c file?
[A7 Android Development] bigbob580:
Thanks Sagggas I was trying to update to the beta I had been running 1.0c and just flashed back. I figured it was a corrupt file just wanted to see if anyone else had the beta working. I wish I could do more Android is just way different than Winmobile but alot more fun to tinker with.... sure is different than my old ppc6600 LOL:eek:
[A7 Android Development] anomaly876:
Dexter,

Tried the beta and patch and I got the same result as sagggas below.

Let me know if I can try anything else.
[A7 Android Development] manfly9884:
Dexter. Same error here.
[A7 Android Development] Dexter_nlb:
Ok,

is anyone able to use ADB here? over network?

i'm really puzzled(!=) by the fact, that my patch is not really installing as it should , and i have no other current way of testing the changes.

so if a person could use ADB and knows just a little on how to use it.

1. remount the /system in r/w (# busybox mount -orw,remount /sysem )

2. use adb to push the files in my zip/system folder to the device.

put all contents of the /system in the zip into a folder called "myfiles" or so.

run adb from the location where you got the "myfiles" folder (don't go into the folder)

so you can do "adb push myfiles /system" and all files inside the "myfiles" will be pushed to the device.

using "adb shell"

you still need to change some ownership of files.

so do this commands from a shell.

# chmod 755 /system/bin/vold
[A7 Android Development] marcus9199:
I had trouble with the update as well when loading from a usb adapter off a computer. The A7 seems to have a strange setup when it comes to the SD card and the internal memory. What I finally ended up doing was:

1. Load the Update.zip to a USB Flash drive on the PC

2. Move the Flash drive to the A7 USB port and Let it mount

3. Copy the Update.zip from the USB to the internal memory. " the A7 will not allow copying straight from one external device to another"

4. Copy the file in IO Manager press the home icon the top icon will be the SD Icon DO NOT USE THIS SHORTCUT!!! Scroll Down to the Folder "sdcard" from in this folder scroll down to "sdcard-disk0"

5. Paste the update.zip in this folder.

6. Power down and boot into Recovery

7. Flash the update the A7 will automatically reboot to finish the update, this will cause a boot loop at the animation. just hold down the power button until the A7 powers off.

8. Boot back into recovery and wipe cache and restore reboot and all should be good.

Please let me know if this works for you I tried many different ways and this is the only that worked for me.
[A7 Android Development] marcus9199:
Oh and be sure update.zip is spelled all in lowercase. no capital U
[A7 Android Development] eshepardson:
marcus9199,

Thanks in advance for the help. Any chance I could call you and go over this?

Spent 6 hours on this yesterday and am almost at the point of sending it back.........
[A7 Android Development] eshepardson:
Anyone have any other suggestion or willing to walk me thru this on the phone? I have tried everything people have suggested. Capital U, lowercase u. Put the 1.0c file from a USB and copied to the sd card disk 0. Still keep getting the error message at reboot of E: can't open/sdcard/update.zip. Have formatted in FAT 32 and other formats for the MicroSD card to try and make work. Nothing seems to get it to go thru.

Looks like I may be sending back to BJ's.......
[A7 Android Development] Dexter_nlb:
i tried to update the "patch" i made, using the updater-binary from the elocity release now :-)

this should fix the failure seen..

get it here

remember its very much BETA! , you might have to restore the 1.0c image on top (no wipe needed though)... but lets me know if it works now, and check version number in about page to verify 1.1 is seen!
[A7 Android Development] sagggas:
Hey esheparson,

Did you try and re-download the file? Your zip file may be corrupt.

Dexter, I can test your new update tonight after I get off work (looks like you're 8-9 hours ahead of me in the EU).
[A7 Android Development] eshepardson:
Saggas,

Yes I have downloaded the zip file 5 different time now to see if what I did was wrong. Still no luck. Keep getting the same error message.
[A7 Android Development] bigbob580:
Dexter I have applied the new update and it flashed fine however when checking the version it still says elocityA7 DexterMod ec version 0.14 .

Also when trying to open anything off the sdcard it keeps telling me sd card not mounted even tho I can browse to it and see the files?? hope that helps
[A7 Android Development] Dexter_nlb:
the sdcard issue is that the boot.img points now to /mnt/sdcard

but as the file changes didnt happen, you dont get the full pack..

i need to figure out why my files are not installed in the /system location .

the solution seemed to work fine with the adhoc patch, so im confused..

thanks for testing, ill find a new way to handle the file install part.
[A7 Android Development] bigbob580:
Thanks Dexter PM -me if you need any testing done.
[A7 Android Development] sagggas:
Hey Dexter,

A while back (don't recall if it was this thread), I mentioned that the system (using your 1.0c mod) sees ~1.7gb of system memory (should be 4gb) and ~1.65gb of SD card memory (which in my case should be 16gb).

If you add up those two values, you get ~4gb which should be the internal system memory. Not that I have any way to check this, but I'm wondering if Elocity's implementation of the system memory is impacting your ability to alter the SD memory mount locations. Perhaps fudging with the system memory mount locations as well as fiddling with the SD mount locations could fix your attempts to fix this issue.

Just thinking out loud here...
[A7 Android Development] eshepardson:
Ok guys, want to try one last time.

I have put the 1.0c on my micro sd card and it is in the /storage/sddisk-0 root directory.

When I boot into recovery and hit the home key, here is what shows up:

E:recovery.c Can't open /cache/recovery/command

Formatting MISC.........

I then scroll down to apply sdcard:update.zip and hit enter

then I get:

Install from SD card...

Finding update package...

Opening update package...

E: Can't open /sdcard/upate.zip

(bad)

Installation aborted.

Formatting MISC.........

Anyone have any suggestions?

Other people seem to have gotten this mod to work.

Am ready to give up and wait for the new line of 3.0 devices........
[A7 Android Development] Desperus:
Have you tried doing a factory wipe before? is teh file named Update.zip (capital U).. also, did you follow post #98?
[A7 Android Development] eshepardson:
Yes did everything in #98, and have wiped several times when trying to install...

Thanks
[A7 Android Development] Desperus:
Only thing I can suggest is that you format the SD card in the elocity and then copy Update.zip..
[A7 Android Development] eshepardson:
Have looked in OI file manager and in Settings SD Card device, where is the command to format from within the A7?
[A7 Android Development] Zenwood:
I just take the card out and format it.
[A7 Android Development] eshepardson:
OK, went back, re-installed the elocity 12-24 firmware, went back and re-downloaded the 1.0c per post 98 instructions, and it appeared to go thru all the motions. But after it re-booted, I don't see any market app on the screen. Should it be there? How can I tell if the 1.0c mod is there?

Everything went thru and re-booted as people have said it should.
[A7 Android Development] eshepardson:
Success Finally. Still not sure what I did differently, but after what seems like the 20th time, it finally went thru. Did go back and wipe clean, re-install the elocity update, then install the 1.0c mod again.

Thanks to everyone who replied with suggestions, and a big thanks to sagggas for his help.

Glad my droid isn't this hard to work with. I do believe I must have had a corrupted file or files....
[A7 Android Development] Elementix:
Ok, my A7 will be shipping out to koush tomorrow. Once he gets it, we should see Clockwork Recovery on our devices with rom manager support. It shouldn't take too long (I think)..maybe within the next week or week and a half or so. Anyway, be on the lookout for it!
[A7 Android Development] DroidxRage:
Thanks a ton for this man!! I wonder if he can look at enabling multitouch while he has it. :-)
[Windows Phone 7 General] mike21pr:
its known to have a poor gpu so it really worries me that it was used to launch a platform which its main selling point will be gaming and xbox live integration. So people will expect to be blown away with games. Now, as far as the UI, its flawless when the OS is concerned but thats not a big deal since the graphical elements are not too taxing, but i saw the negative effects when playing need for speed undercover... it was really a step down when it came to smoothness and graphics IMO even when i remember it performing better in an 500mhz sprint palm pre...

am i missing something?? was it the effect of a dirty port from a ARM cpu made game?? or is this something to be mildly dissapointed about??

>> on a side note, if snapdragon gen 1 is such a poor graphical cpu according to reviewers, why does the PSP Phone sport one??

I would appreciate some feedback... cheers
[Windows Phone 7 General] vetvito:
Combination of all that. Dirty port, new platform, and restrictions.

Sidenote PSP phone is on a newer version, but nothing is confirmed.
[Windows Phone 7 General] N8ter:
There are no games that push that CPU so no one is worried. By the time such games come the people who care will be getting ready to buy a new phone anyways. Those people buy anything just cause the specs are better.

Look at how android fans rave about the hummingbird CPU on a platform with relatively poor games and no gourmet accellerated ui, etc......