[Q] Multiple roms in one Defy?? - Defy Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

I have been wondering if we could install multiple ROMs in our phones at once and switch between them as we would wish. Thereby skipping the pain of making contacts and app backups.
After a bit of Googling, i came across an app named "Boot Manager",which allows you to install 5 ROMs at once, but alas, it doesn't support our defy...
It would be great if i could have MIUI in my phone besides CM7,
Afaik, Technically it IS possible...
The ROMs would be installed in our SD Card and the phone will then be able to boot images of the desired rom, we wish to switch to.
If anyone has any information, then please share.
This is a video of the app running in HTC Sensation. Do check it out.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZwJGy0x-iFM
Guys, we have to make this Awesome thing run in our defy...!! Anyhow..!!

Good question dude.
I've been wondering if I can have cyanogenmod installed and if I can switch back to stock incase I'm not satisfied with CMod.
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Some good news,
The boot manager app can be used in Defy as well by configuring it manually using the adb shell.
Gonna try it in a day or two.
Mauja hi mauja
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Exciting...that will certainly be great as changing ROM comes with the added hassel of redoing necessary housekeeping all over again...will keep watching!

Alright friends, so it actually is possible for us to use the boot manager app.
All we got to do is to manually configure the settings.
Here is what we need to configure:
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I have read in the help manual that the settings can be configured using adb.
But i dont have a pc with me these days.
So either if someone who knows how to use adb can find out the sizes of the folder and share here, or we will have to find a way to find out the size of the root folders using terminal emulator.
Further questions are welcomed.

we should type the total size of data system and cache or the used space

Someone test this ?
It's quite interesting, but what about applications, data etc, i think so one rom should be primary (in phone memory)

we should type the total size of data system and cache or the used space
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The Total size that is allocated to these folders, not the used space.

maine boot manager ka har version try karke dekha...nahi ho raha hai....have u tried it???..if yes den hw did u do it ???

hemil said:
maine boot manager ka har version try karke dekha...nahi ho raha hai....have u tried it???..if yes den hw did u do it ???
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You say that you have tried every version... Wud you please elaborate how you did that??
The settings need to be configured for which the size of the folders has to be known, and that can be done via adb.

device name:jordan
sd card block:/dev/block/mmcblk0p1
system size:325.1
data size:1200
cache:193.7
i tried these setings on latest cm7 and latest miui........
i have tried dese settings on bootmanager 2.0 and 2.1
can u plzz tell me d problem...

hemil said:
device name:jordan
sd card block:/dev/block/mmcblk0p1
system size:325.1
data size:1200
cache:193.7
i tried these setings on latest cm7 and latest miui........
i have tried dese settings on bootmanager 2.0 and 2.1
can u plzz tell me d problem...
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How did you find the following values?? Using adb?
Next when i configured my boot manager with the settings provided by you and tried to install a ROM into the SD card it first asked me to choose b/w Ext2 or Ext4.
Then on selecting any of the above an error popped up saying "Error making img" - Error making img to hold filesystem.Please try again.

Yes using adb....u try out for your phone maybe our settings are different
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I think its not meant for us...
Lets just forget it.
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Disable ActiveSync Autorun (cab)

Disable ActiveSync Autorun
When you want to run ActiveSync , Please go to "Program" , Run the "ActiveSyncRun"
so, when i need plug my cel into my pc i just need run the program and i will sync?i will dl asap xD that i was searhing for a while thanks i will reply as soon as i test xD
zxlch said:
Disable ActiveSync Autorun
When you want to run ActiveSync , Please go to "Program" , Run the "ActiveSyncRun"
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From where you get that CAB or you created it?
And can you tell us what is the diference with this eLiAs_ASyncKiller.cab ? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=386948
Witch one is better Now im using eLiAs_ASyncKiller and the Elias Killer is always on the processes to be able to kill the AS when is idle
WIth the Cab you provde what is the diferent, i mean what exactly the file do? Only write a reg keys or some procces are always runing to be able to kill it? just explain and we can see witch one is better.
Thanks in advance
i got a message
ithe program or setting cannot be installed beacuse it does not have sufficient system permissions.
any though? i cant install it from my Storage card, im installing on device memory, im running win 6.5 thanks
I tried it installed and active sync didn't run but when clicked to reactivate got a message "can't mem what said as was just after you posted trying to help another user" and never got a sync till removed the program.
zen kun said:
i got a message
ithe program or setting cannot be installed beacuse it does not have sufficient system permissions.
any though? i cant install it from my Storage card, im installing on device memory, im running win 6.5 thanks
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True! You first need to install sdkcerts!
SDK Cert is a certificate used by the developers or programmers to sign the file/s you're using to make it/them eligible to be installed on the device. It's just like a consent from the developers for their OEM softwares to their users. To make the device accepts the file/s, the SDKCert have to be installed on the device for key matching purposes.
Hope this helps,
Senax
yea i have installed and i reinstall reset and again try install this cab no luck :S
its weird , in my Windows Emulator, works im not sure why not in my LG INCITE :S
i got wm 6.5
Guys i already told you this is the app im using http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=386948
Its awesome and really kill your Seync also you dont need to enable anything when you wana Sync your phone just plug the USB cable and all is done when the USB cable is unpluget the Sync is killed is simple like its must to be, also this person have alot more good litle tools for example i can recomend
ProcessKiller alias HTCDlg_killer
Im using this too on my device and all work perfect and save alot of my battery
Im using Blackstone with the ROM from my signature
i will try (again)
since i already try used before this, and i even post there, seems isnt working on my incite :S
Enable/disable ActiveSync alternatives
zen kun said:
i will try (again)
since i already try used before this, and i even post there, seems isnt working on my incite :S
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First alternative;
ActiveSync Toggler;
http://www.pocketpcfreeware.mobi/download-activesync-toggle-v1-0-4-0.html
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Second alternative;
Disable ActiveSync via "do nothing" ;
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=646708
Maybe one of these ActiveSync workaround's will work for you,
Senax
OH THANK YOU
=)
i will try thabks a lot ;D
Try killing the activesync process before installing using task manager. its replog or something...

[App]New Android Market 3.3.12

Change Log
Added free songs of the week
Designed for Google Music
New setting: Auto-update apps
New setting: Update over Wi-Fi only
New setting: Auto-add shortcuts
Smaller font
New app drawer icon
Microphone (voice command) button in search menu
Star rating chart on app pages
Minor UI tweaks
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"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
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Download Android Market 3.3.12 here
If normal installation didn't work out well for you, use the method below.
Procedure to install via Root Explorer Method
1. Download the apk file from the above link to your sd card.
2. Now using Root explorer, go to /system/app
3. Mount the system to r/w.
4. Now search for Vending.apk & rename it to Vending.apk1
5. Copy the file you just downloded to /system/app & rename it to Vending.apk
6. Now press & hold the app and select Permissions
7. Select only the options given below. Now REBOOT & enjoy.....
thanks very much! any chance of hosting the file on XDA?
Sage said:
any chance of hosting the file on XDA?
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Why do you want that????
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Here you are.
vascer said:
Here you are.
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Thanks for that. Installed without issues...... Now to mess around with the settings for a bit
Sent from my HTC Desire using xda premium
Auto update with wifi on combined with cm7 hboot causes a restart if you have much apps that is going to be updated. Probably because of high data write velocity and small cache.
lindahl85 said:
Auto update with wifi on combined with cm7 hboot causes a restart if you have much apps that is going to be updated. Probably because of high data write velocity and small cache.
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In cm the apps downloaded from market go into /data and removed at the next reboot, so probably ur internal memory is about full
Sent from my HTC Desire
thanx, i'm going to check it out tonight!
Works perfectly, thank you very much, big improvement
thank you very much,But it is too slow
thanks, no way to get it more quick?
it is very nice of you.... thanks
it's still slow
Market updated
Gonna try 3.3.12 right now. Thanks for the update!
Hope its bit more smooth...
Thank you very much
Thank you very much Works good on my Desire.. but it's a bit slow though.. little lagg and the pictures in the menu takes a long time to load. But much better than first! Thanks!

cant install apps

this is so strange happend since rootin etc
after doin titanium backup n run all me programs i have a issue i cant install apps normally i mean apps ive downloaded from other sources/xda
i click on the app i try and click the install but it dosent work i cantget it to work its so weird i canel the install
the onlyu other way for me to get to intsall is to es file explore and use root explore one click install but if a app require extre permission i like play store im unable to install the app
any help would be great full thanks
ps i use foldermount n once first installed it tell me i have a issue with system it fixes the system so that i can mount app data on me external sd card
also my system is read only i have to use a script to make it read and write
thanks spud
daddyspud said:
this is so strange happend since rootin etc
after doin titanium backup n run all me programs i have a issue i cant install apps normally i mean apps ive downloaded from other sources/xda
i click on the app i try and click the install but it dosent work i cantget it to work its so weird i canel the install
the onlyu other way for me to get to intsall is to es file explore and use root explore one click install but if a app require extre permission i like play store im unable to install the app
any help would be great full thanks
ps i use foldermount n once first installed it tell me i have a issue with system it fixes the system so that i can mount app data on me external sd card
also my system is read only i have to use a script to make it read and write
thanks spud
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Did you goto your settings and check Unknown Sources?
P1NK13P13 said:
Did you goto your settings and check Unknown Sources?
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yes i have that setting check i also unchecked google verify as well
but still the same issue if i do a full format and reintall all ok then after restoring apps i have this issus and even adb commands n programs like atadb tells me my system w/o not w/r very strange
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Re-Partition Internal Sdcard for App Instaallation Space

App for repartitioning your phone's internal memory.
Meteos MTK6589 ROM EDIT
This app will allow you to change your phone's data partition size.
Since most people have a MicroSD card for storing their files on, the internal sdcard is just a waste of space and can be put to good use for storing apps.
This app allows you to do so.
Requirements:
Xolo Q700/Q700i
Root access
A custom recovery
YOU ARE DOING THIS ON YOUR OWN RISK
(Although no serious harm can be done when correctly using this tool)
Instructions:
Make a backup of your files in your recovery (if you want to preserve them) and make sure they are stored on the external sdcard.
Download, install and start the Meteos app for your specific ROM size and choose your desired Data partition size.
Press "Reboot into Recovery" and choose "'Wipe data/Factory Reset" on CWM or Wipe internal storage on TWRP.
Restore your backup.
Profit.
Screenshot :
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Downloads :
Download the attached file and follow the instruction.​
Credits :
chinaphonearena
[*]movilesdualsim
[*]htcmania
Usefull thread, Good Work.
abhinav2hd said:
Usefull thread, Is it tested by You
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thats a screenshot of my Xolo Q700
raja4sure said:
thats a screenshot of my Xolo Q700
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There will be no problem right ?? any problems faced by anyone doing the same ?? if the phone gets bad it again go to the service center so just curious weather to reparation or not.
Thank you
whoo.
saratsarat7 said:
There will be no problem right ?? any problems faced by anyone doing the same ?? if the phone gets bad it again go to the service center so just curious weather to reparation or not.
Thank you
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I tried and it worked fine. now my primary storage is 2.46 gb.
here are the screenshots
yar i only able to find metos 64 KB file the 4gb file u mention is not there on GDrive plz can u provide .......... and tell me in detail how many files i need 2 download from there
yar i only able to find metos 64 KB file the 4gb file u mention is not there on GDrive plz can u provide .......... and tell me in detail how many files i need 2 download from there and will it work on Stock Rom
:crying:
virgoguy07 said:
yar i only able to find metos 64 KB file the 4gb file u mention is not there on GDrive plz can u provide .......... and tell me in detail how many files i need 2 download from there and will it work on Stock Rom
:crying:
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there s no 4 gb file, u just have to download a,small file 64 kb or something, just download thd apk file, the apk file is different for 4gb,8gb,16gb,32gb rom phones, if u are using a 4 gb rom phone, like our q700/q700i/q800, u have to dl meteos app for 4 gb rom,
and you only have to download one small file.
not able to download the english version for 4gb phone. I downloaded the foreign language version. Here is it attached.
Noticed two major problem here.
After re-partitioning using the tool, when you go to the recovery and factory reset, it throws an error that it cannot umount emmc and then the phone is looked in boot, doesn't start at all. AFter this, you need to flash Q700i rom and start from scratch.
However, if you wipe Data, the phone does start but it still gives the error that it cannot umount emmc.
Any help here.
It works perfectly bro, in recovery u jst have to factory reset only and reboot. Also, u must hv q700i stock rom installed.
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I am also facing the problem of internal storage /emmc not mounting. In storage in android settings I only see sdcard. No internal storage option.
how to revert back to original if in case?
Same Q bro. How to return back?
ankur_shah88 said:
how to revert back to original if in case?
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Flash stock rom with sp tools
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Unable to create new folders or save anything to the internal memory

So ill try to put all the other information that's important here.
I tried flashing the Stock rom back to this phone through TWRP and I feel like I've flashed it about 8 times now. It comes up normally and I can go through the setup wizard and when I hit the home screen I tired getting Adaway. When I tried to download the apk to my phone and I try to choose a save location it keeps saying that I can't find a save location. Then I tried opening up the file manager and tried creating a new folder it says that the operation cant be performed. I have plenty of storage available on my 6T and I cant see what I'm doing wrong. I've flashed and reflashed both TWPR and the Stock ROM both Beta and official and I still run into the same issue. Is anyone able to lend a hand? Thank you in advance!
Edit: Fixed it!
I get this anytime I try to download anything to my PHONE. SD card not found
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"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
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Coolaaron88 said:
I get this anytime I try to download anything to my PHONE. SD card not found
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Format Data in TWRP
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Mannan Qamar said:
Format Data in TWRP
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Let me try that and I’ll report back
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Coolaaron88 said:
So ill try to put all the other information that's important here.
I tried flashing the Stock rom back to this phone through TWRP and I feel like I've flashed it about 8 times now. It comes up normally and I can go through the setup wizard and when I hit the home screen I tired getting Adaway. When I tried to download the apk to my phone and I try to choose a save location it keeps saying that I can't find a save location. Then I tried opening up the file manager and tried creating a new folder it says that the operation cant be performed. I have plenty of storage available on my 6T and I cant see what I'm doing wrong. I've flashed and reflashed both TWPR and the Stock ROM both Beta and official and I still run into the same issue. Is anyone able to lend a hand? Thank you in advance!
Edit: Fixed it!
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Hi, I'm facing same issue. Flashed many times stock ROM on both slots, and can't write any file or create folder.
How did you fixed it?
2be3_80 said:
Hi, I'm facing same issue. Flashed many times stock ROM on both slots, and can't write any file or create folder.
How did you fixed it?
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As stated before enter twrp and format data/ factory reset. Something went wrong and your date was encrypted.
bladestonez said:
As stated before enter twrp and format data/ factory reset. Something went wrong and your date was encrypted.
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Actually my data was encrypted but accessible through twrp. I did format data, couldn't boot system, but then I wiped data and it worked.
Thanks
Thanks!
bladestonez said:
As stated before enter twrp and format data/ factory reset. Something went wrong and your date was encrypted.
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I ran into this same issue and this fixed it for me!

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