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Root [ROM] CTMod 3.80 (04/06/13)

Can someone link me to a guide for enabling SSM/Data modes? I tried once but phone wouldn't boot, stuck at kernel logo screen.

What would be necessary to get wiimote compatability with this ROM? I just TRIED what I believe is CM7 and it was a laggy PoS. So I'm back to this one.
 
@ Bloodawn

Why did you not replace the browser with Boat Browser (full) and not the Mini version? Or perhaps Dolphin?

@ Everybody

Ive maxed out my stock internal Ram of 150.Im new to Android so alittle unfamiliar. Ive read about swap space,virtual ram, Link2sd, and something called ssm? Although I cant find any info about what it is.I just bought a sandisk 16gb class 4 so how do I increase my internal ram?or trick the OS into thinking I have more?Which one of the things I listed is what I need to use?
 
LogosA said:
@ Bloodawn

Why did you not replace the browser with Boat Browser (full) and not the Mini version? Or perhaps Dolphin?

@ Everybody

Ive maxed out my stock internal Ram of 150.Im new to Android so alittle unfamiliar. Ive read about swap space,virtual ram, Link2sd, and something called ssm? Although I cant find any info about what it is.I just bought a sandisk 16gb class 4 so how do I increase my internal ram?or trick the OS into thinking I have more?Which one of the things I listed is what I need to use?
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Look here for info on the kernel, SSM, etc. :D

http://androidforums.com/galaxy-prevail-all-things-root/429740-kernel-gb-koumakernel-2-5-a.html
 
wetbiker7 said:
Look here for info on the kernel, SSM, etc. :D

http://androidforums.com/galaxy-prevail-all-things-root/429740-kernel-gb-koumakernel-2-5-a.html
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Thanks Wetbiker7 for the quick link.

But before I head over there and start asking more technical questions can anyone explain a few of the main features of this CTmod.

For example what are KoumaKernal,EXT4, and "SD-Card cache set to 2048"?And why are they included in the CTmod?

I followed the instructions for installing the CTmod to a Stock prevail, so do I need to reinstall this ROM from scratch to properly use the KoumaMod Settings?Such as the following:

1) DATA=Mount SD-EXT as /data
2) The Super Secret Mod
3) Swap Settings: Swap path, Priority, Swappiness

Since Im new to Android and Android Kernals and Linux for that matter.A few quick reasons/uses for these settings would be helpful in teaching me alittle more so I can then help myself without wrecking my Custom Rom
 
If you follow this guide, most is explained !

Once rooted and once CTMod is installed and working, you can try the swap settings, maybe you don't even need them ! ;)

BTW..."Searching" the forum could be a great help as well ! And for the "Boat Browser Question".............. browsers are a personal preference........ you can always buy the full version of Boat or install another browser ! ;)
 
I am having the contacts issue as well. I can usually try a second time and the contact will save without error.

Edit: Forgot to mention that I am on the stock ctmod theme.
 
No matter how many times I try and save it, it force closes. This is extremely annoying. And it only does it after flashing a theme. Any theme. So ATM, I'm stuck with the option to either have a theme or be able to save contacts. And in all honesty, I'd prefer to do both... :-\
Wouldn't that be nice?
 
vce2005 said:
If you follow this guide, most is explained !

Once rooted and once CTMod is installed and working, you can try the swap settings, maybe you don't even need them ! ;)

BTW..."Searching" the forum could be a great help as well ! And for the "Boat Browser Question".............. browsers are a personal preference........ you can always buy the full version of Boat or install another browser ! ;)
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I dont know what guide your referring to because you didnt post a link.Ill assume your spitting the same link I posted, back at me as if I didnt read it.http://androidforums.com/galaxy-prevail-all-things-root/429740-kernel-gb-koumakernel-2-5-a.html

I did search the forum and the net before posting.And it gives general info about the things Im asking about.But this is a thread about a specific custom rom, for a specific model phone, with specific hardware restraints.So I posted here to get some advice from people who also are using the same environment as I am.If everyone on here just "tried stuff on their phones", there would be alot of posts about malfunctioning phones.

as for the browser question.I was referring to Boat Browser Mini

Bloodawn included many programs in this rom for specific reasons based on this phones capabilities.Its not such a crazy question to ask why he chose the version of boat browser he did.

Since you didnt offer any kind of advice other than "try it,and maybe it will work for you" I will search elsewhere for my advice
 
LogosA said:
@ Bloodawn

Why did you not replace the browser with Boat Browser (full) and not the Mini version? Or perhaps Dolphin?
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The only reason I included Boat is I saw a lot of people on here saying how much they liked it. If someone doesn't want it they can just delete it.


LogosA said:
But before I head over there and start asking more technical questions can anyone explain a few of the main features of this CTmod.

For example what are KoumaKernal,EXT4, and "SD-Card cache set to 2048"?And why are they included in the CTmod?
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KoumaKernel is an custom kernel, made by Koumajutsu. If you want to know what a kernel is you can look it up on Wikipedia and if you want to know what new features koumas adds you can read his thread.

EXT4 is an file system. The stock fs is rfs, EXT4 is faster.

I increased the sdcard read ahead size for faster loading.
 
Bloodawn said:
The only reason I included Boat is I saw a lot of people on here saying how much they liked it. If someone doesn't want it they can just delete it.

KoumaKernel is an custom kernel, made by Koumajutsu. If you want to know what a kernel is you can look it up on Wikipedia and if you want to know what new features koumas adds you can read his thread.

EXT4 is an file system. The stock fs is rfs, EXT4 is faster.

I increased the sdcard read ahead size for faster loading.
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Ok thanks for telling me why you chose Boat Browser.Its a good browser and Im not saying it wasnt a good alternative to the stock browser.I was just curious.Im gonna uninstall it and try the Boat Browser mini since its even smaller and lighter on RAM.

Thanks for answering my questions.But I have one more.

Do I need to reinstall this ROM from scratch to properly use the KoumaMod Settings?Such as the following:

1) DATA=Mount SD-EXT as /data
2) The Super Secret Mod
3) Swap Settings: Swap path, Priority, Swappiness

Or can I change those settings without having to reinstall your ROM from scratch and format my SD card?
 
If you want DATA, you need the card partitioned : FAT32 / ext4 / swap ( if you wanna use swap )

If you want SSM, you need : FAT32 / ext4 / ext4 / swap

The swap path depends on the mode you are using. Priority = 100, swapiness = 60 !

My 32GB sd-card is setup like that : FAT32 = 26GB / ext4 = 2GB / ext4 = 2GB / swap = 2GB ( all approximately ! )

This way, I can use DATA or SSM without repartitioning the card ! In my case I use DATA mode, so I actually waste 2GB for the second ext4 partition since I don't need it..... but if I ever want to switch to SSM, I would not have to do the partitioning again. Also, in this case, the swap path would be : /dev/block/mmcblk0p4 ( with only ONE ext4 it would be : /dev/block/mmcblk0p3
 
vce2005 said:
If you want DATA, you need the card partitioned : FAT32 / ext4 / swap ( if you wanna use swap )

If you want SSM, you need : FAT32 / ext4 / ext4 / swap

The swap path depends on the mode you are using. Priority = 100, swapiness = 60 !

My 32GB sd-card is setup like that : FAT32 = 26GB / ext4 = 2GB / ext4 = 2GB / swap = 2GB ( all approximately ! )

This way, I can use DATA or SSM without re-partitioning the card ! In my case I use DATA mode, so I actually waste 2GB for the second ext4 partition since I don't need it..... but if I ever want to switch to SSM, I would not have to do the partitioning again. Also, in this case, the swap path would be : /dev/block/mmcblk0p4 ( with only ONE ext4 it would be : /dev/block/mmcblk0p3
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Loved your post thank you for sharing your partition set up.Im going to copy what you did for miy 16GB class 4 Sandisk.

I searched for similar setup instructions but only found some for one EXT4 partition.So to setup the second EXT4 partition like yours, do I repeat the partition process in ClockWorkMod menu? And it will just automatically create it next to the first one?
 
LogosA said:
Loved your post thank you for sharing your partition set up.Im going to copy what you did for miy 16GB class 4 Sandisk.

I searched for similar setup instructions but only found some for one EXT4 partition.So to setup the second EXT4 partition like yours, do I repeat the partition process in ClockWorkMod menu? And it will just automatically create it next to the first one?
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You make the partitions in settings>ct mod settings>partition settings. Slide the top fat to the left and make as many as you want and when done slide the fat back to the right and click start. MAKE A BACKUP FIRST AND BACKUP ENTIRE SD CARD TO PC, YOU WILL LOOSE ALL DATA INFO ECT.....
 
I just rebooted my phone and now there is this Google settings app in my app drawer does any body else have this when I tap app info (launcher feature) it brings me to Google play services. Can this app be removed?
for now just hiding.
 
unotlikeme said:
I just rebooted my phone and now there is this Google settings app in my app drawer does any body else have this when I tap app info (launcher feature) it brings me to Google play services. Can this app be removed?
for now just hiding.
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I myself am running 3.75 not 3.75.2, I tried and ran it for a bit but don't recall that.
 
unotlikeme said:
I just rebooted my phone and now there is this Google settings app in my app drawer does any body else have this when I tap app info (launcher feature) it brings me to Google play services. Can this app be removed?
for now just hiding.
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Google play services is required for YouTube to work, probably some other apps too.
 
clyde4210 said:
Silently Installing Itself On A Device Near You: The Green 'Google Settings' Icon - It's Just Google Play Services 3.0

Here's your answer.

It's googleplay 3.0
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Well thank you Clyde. You saved me from having to Google it. I was wondering what this thing was doing on my phone. One thing is for sure.... this new icon/app does me absolutely no good. lol Nice to know what it's there for though. :)

EDIT: Actually it's not Google Play, it's Google Play Services 3.0. BIG difference.;)
 
Thanks for letting me know that part. They said it was just an organizer for google play. I guess they mean all google services.

Kind of like the goomanager.
 
I run 3.75 in ssm mode, I got a 32g class 10 sd and partitioned it. All is good and put all data back on card. I was running ssm and can restore that backup and all is PERFECT! Now I wanted to try data mode, clicked it and it goes through the works and then boots up fine, shows up like a fresh install and memory says in data mode. I lost all data, everything, setups, ect and even the top status bar and time are gone and pull down and all ? I redid everything and it ends up the same again. I restore my backup and all is PERFECT in ssm mode again. I had a 1g ext4 and now made it 2g to see if in data mode it would give me more space, in ssm the data from all my different apps uses internal space, and with apps and data I have like 50mb left. Boat browser has 10mb of data for my stuff, if I delete it, I have no more data and when I visit sights I would have to type in all stuff again and I like that Boat saves all info! Other apps have saved data too and was wondering if I switch to data mode with more space on ext if that would give me more space than ssm?
If that is the case and I would have more space, How do I get all my setup and data and info back, being that when I switch to data mode I loose everything? Even a advanced restore of sdext or data does nothing, and I AM USING THE SAME ROM AND VERSION, SO RESTORING MY APPS AND DATA TO THE SAME THING SHOULD NOT MAKE A BAD DIFFERENCE?
 
OK, your problem is that with SSM /data/app is on one partition, /data/dalvik is on the second partition and /data/data (and the rest of /data) is on the internal memory

When you switch to data mode it mounts the first sdext as /data. Now the problem is that for user apps to work properly, they have to be in /data/app. Data mode created all the /data folders on the sdext but its not smart enough to move the apps into the /data/app folder. So, all of your apps are now in /data and /data/app is empty.

In addition, all of /data/data ( your app data ) is till on the true internal memory. This includes all your texts, settings and misc user data.

So basically, its all there but not in the correct place and there is no (simple) way to make it move to the correct location.

This is the PRECISE reason that kouma says you have to wipe the sdext (and basically factory reset) when you switch modes. In addition to not being to use the apps that are stored in the wrong location in the sdext, they are still stick there taking up the space that you allotted for /data.


When you do an advanced restore of your sdext, it just moves the apps to the root of your sdext, not into the /data/app/ folder.
 
Lordvincent 90 said:
OK, your problem is that with SSM /data/app is on one partition, /data/dalvik is on the second partition and /data/data (and the rest of /data) is on the internal memory

When you switch to data mode it mounts the first sdext as /data. Now the problem is that for user apps to work properly, they have to be in /data/app. Data mode created all the /data folders on the sdext but its not smart enough to move the apps into the /data/app folder. So, all of your apps are now in /data and /data/app is empty.

In addition, all of /data/data ( your app data ) is till on the true internal memory. This includes all your texts, settings and misc user data.

So basically, its all there but not in the correct place and there is no (simple) way to make it move to the correct location.

This is the PRECISE reason that kouma says you have to wipe the sdext (and basically factory reset) when you switch modes. In addition to not being to use the apps that are stored in the wrong location in the sdext, they are still stick there taking up the space that you allotted for /data.


When you do an advanced restore of your sdext, it just moves the apps to the root of your sdext, not into the /data/app/ folder.
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I get that, it all makes perfect sense. So how would I or can I get all info and apps back in data mode? Did it once a while back when was on 3.68 but would like to try now rather than redoing everything. Running PERFECT from a backup the way it has always been but would like to try data mode without the redo of everything if possible?
 
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