Internal memory allocation

[Thunderboltsteve]

Hiya! Sorry if this is a silly question or been covered before. I had a look through threads and couldn't find anything, i have a minix x7 with quickshot custom rom, is there a way to reallocate the memory partitions, as i'd like to take the 10g nandflash and add it to the 4gig internal, as i'm now using a 32gig card for that. I'm very new to android and the minix, any pointers on this would be greatly appreciated. This is a great forum for people like myself, thanks!

[DutchDiversion]

Why not buy an external HDD for storage? I have a 2TB hard disk connected via usb, works like a charm.

[Thunderboltsteve]

Why not buy an external HDD for storage? I have a 2TB hard disk connected via usb, works like a charm.

That's next on my list mate, i want to make use of the spare 10gig for internal memory as that's where apps download. Or can i download them to external? I'm sure i'll pick this up eventually!

[DutchDiversion]

There is an app called "APP to SD/External(APP2SD) in the play store so this should be possible. Never tried it before though.

But the amount of internal storage should be sufficient to house a lot off apps.

[Thunderboltsteve]

You're probably right mate, just seemed a bit of a waste if 10gig is sitting doing nothing but it's not a massive deal. I'll check that app out the mate, thanks for the shout there. I see finless bob offers a change in partitions with his rom, might be worthwhile giving his a try, although i'm enjoying quickshot

[DutchDiversion]

Just try the different FWs and see which one fit's your requirements best. I am currently using HWGuru's because it's close to the stock FW and plays all video files I throw at it perfectly and let's me use my PS3 controller via bluetooth to play games.

[Thunderboltsteve]

Yeah mate, i think it's time to sit and do a bit of trial and error. It's great that these guys take the time to make these and share them with everyone. It's amazing

[leevbluce]

There is no way to reallocate the memory partitions, purchase an external storage would be the best solution. Personal opinion, wrong place, please advise. Thank you ~

[waschbenzin]

You can alter the size of the partitions. All you need to do is change the "parameter" file that comes with QuickShot v2 (you can find it in the ROM directory). The file's last line is pretty much the partition table:


mtdparts=rk29xxnand:0x00002000@0x00002000(misc),0x 00008000@0x00004000(kernel),0x00008000@0x00012000( boot),0x00010000@0x00020000(recovery),0x00020000@0 x00030000(backup),0x00040000@0x00050000(cache),0x0 0800000@0x00090000(userdata),0x00002000@0x00890000 (kpanic),0x00130000@0x00892000(system),-@0x009c5000(user)


0x00800000@0x00090000(userdata) describes the size and location of the partition for the apps (these are hexadecimal numbers and you need to multiply them by 512 to get bytes). For 10g change it to 0x01400000@0x00090000(userdata). You need to relocate the following partitions as well: 0x00002000@0x01490000(kpanic),0x00130000@0x0149200 0(system),-@0x015c5000(user)


So your file line now should look like this:
mtdparts=rk29xxnand:0x00002000@0x00002000(misc),0x 00008000@0x00004000(kernel),0x00008000@0x00012000( boot),0x00010000@0x00020000(recovery),0x00020000@0 x00030000(backup),0x00040000@0x00050000(cache),0x0 1400000@0x00090000(userdata),0x00002000@0x01490000 (kpanic),0x00130000@0x01492000(system),-@0x015c5000(user)


All this is done on the PC (not the box). After changing you will need to flash again (so you lose all your settings).

[Thunderboltsteve]

Waschbenzintop effort mate, i'll check that out. Thanks a lot mate

[Thunderboltsteve]

There is no way to reallocate the memory partitions, purchase an external storage would be the best solution. Personal opinion, wrong place, please advise. Thank you ~

How do you mean mate, wrong place? I'm lost

[Thunderboltsteve]

One last questionon this, if the parameters are changed and i experience problems, can i go back to square one with a reflash of quickshot rom?

[waschbenzin]

Yes, just make sure you use the parameter file that comes with quickshot.

[Thunderboltsteve]

Yes, just make sure you use the parameter file that comes with quickshot.

Cool mate, appreciate you sharing a bit of knowledge on this. Cheers!

[waschbenzin]

No problem. Just try whatever you like. The minix is really hard to brick, just don't modify the bootloader and use maskrom mode if your device isn't recognized in normal flash mode anymore (which shouldn't happen anyways for the modification you are planing).