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How to remove the ext3fs partition

101pre at 07:09, 29 September 2011

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RodWhitby at 06:47, 29 September 2011

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Pezman726 at 10:54, 29 August 2011

2011-08-29T10:54:37Z

Pezman726: changes for disk image

2011-08-28T23:14:42Z

changes for disk image

Pezman726 at 01:50, 27 August 2011

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Pezman726 at 01:41, 27 August 2011

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You need a large-enough ext3fs partition created with Meta-Doctor mounted at /media/ext3fs (instruction how to create partition is available here [[Chrooting]]). Note that the latest optware bootstrap package will also use this if it exists. '''If you have not already done so you should setup the ext3fs partition to mount at bootup.''' (Failure to do so will cause you to run out of disk space) Instructions can be found on the [[Application:MetaDoctor#How_to_get_the_optional_ext3fs_partition_mounted_at_device_boot|Meta Doctor]] page.

Make sure you have the WebOS Internals Testing Feeds enabled.

Using Preware, install Xecutah and Debian 6.0.2 Chroot.

Hit the relevant buttons on Xecutah to run the XServer and the Debian 6.0.2 Chroot.

Run XServer first, which will open an Xserver window, then return to Xecutah and tap Debian 6.0.2 Chroot. When you return to the Xserver card, you should see a Ubuntu command prompt.

Use "apt-get install" to install whatever apps you like from Debian. Then run in the Debian chroot and render on the XServer.

Don't forget the donation link on the Main Page, and please install the Preware Homebrew Documentation app from the official app catalog to learn how to install Preware on your device.

<center>'''NOTE ABOUT DISK IMAGES'''</center>
It is possible to use a disk image instead of creating a partition. However, this comes with a few caveats, such as slower speed, disk size restriction (mounting a disk image in cryptofs may limit you to < 2GB) or breaking USB connectivity (on /media/internal). Do this at your own risk. '''Partitioning with Meta Doctor is the faster and slightly stabler method.'''

If you do not want to re-doctor your phone, this is how to do it with an image file:
First, open a terminal (XServer >XTerm - everything is done on device).

1048576 (KB) means 1 GB, you can replace that (used in two commands). NOTE: You can not create an image file in /media/cryptofs larger than 2GB.

cd /media/cryptofs
dd if=/dev/zero of=ubuntu.img bs=1024 count=
mkfs.ext3 -F -b 1024 ubuntu.img

mkdir /media/ext3fs

Next, you must mount the new image file.

mount -o loop /media/cryptofs/ubuntu.img /media/ext3fs

To make this mount at boot, you need to add an entry to the fstab:

echo "/media/cryptofs/ubuntu.img /media/ext3fs ext3 loop 0 0" >> /etc/fstab
mount -a

Now you can install Ubuntu 11.04 Chroot from Preware and it will populate the image file.

== How to remove the ext3fs partition ==

[[Application:MetaDoctor#How_to_remove_the_ext3fs_partition]]

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−	[[Application:MetaDoctor#How_to_remove_the_ext3fs_partition]]	+	*[[Application:MetaDoctor#How_to_remove_the_ext3fs_partition \|Application:MetaDoctor - How to remove the ext3fs partition ]]

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 You need a large-enough ext3fs partition created with Meta-Doctor mounted at /media/ext3fs (instruction how to create partition is available here [[Chrooting]]). Note that the latest optware bootstrap package will also use this if it exists.  '''If you have not already done so you should setup the ext3fs partition to mount at bootup.'''  (Failure to do so will cause you to run out of disk space)  Instructions can be found on the [[Application:MetaDoctor#How_to_get_the_optional_ext3fs_partition_mounted_at_device_boot|Meta Doctor]] page.
-Using Preware, install Xecutah and Debian 6.0.2 Chroot.
+* Using Preware, install Xecutah and Debian 6.0.2 Chroot.
-Hit the relevant buttons on Xecutah to run the XServer and the Debian 6.0.2 Chroot.
+* Hit the relevant buttons on Xecutah to run the XServer and the Debian 6.0.2 Chroot.
-Run XServer first, which will open an Xserver window, then return to Xecutah and tap Debian 6.0.2 Chroot. When you return to the Xserver card, you should see a command prompt.
+* Run XServer first, which will open an Xserver window, then return to Xecutah and tap Debian 6.0.2 Chroot. When you return to the Xserver card, you should see a command prompt.
-Use "apt-get install" to install whatever apps you like from Debian.  Then run in the Debian chroot and render on the XServer.
+* Use "apt-get install" to install whatever apps you like from Debian.  Then run in the Debian chroot and render on the XServer.
-Don't forget the donation link on the Main Page, and please install the Preware Homebrew Documentation app from the official app catalog to learn how to install Preware on your device.
+Please support the project with a [[WebOS_Internals:Site_support|Donation]], and install the Preware Homebrew Documentation app from the official app catalog to learn how to install Preware on your device.
 <center>'''NOTE ABOUT DISK IMAGES'''</center>

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	You need a large-enough ext3fs partition created with Meta-Doctor mounted at /media/ext3fs (instruction how to create partition is available here [[Chrooting]]). Note that the latest optware bootstrap package will also use this if it exists. '''If you have not already done so you should setup the ext3fs partition to mount at bootup.''' (Failure to do so will cause you to run out of disk space) Instructions can be found on the [[Application:MetaDoctor#How_to_get_the_optional_ext3fs_partition_mounted_at_device_boot\|Meta Doctor]] page.		You need a large-enough ext3fs partition created with Meta-Doctor mounted at /media/ext3fs (instruction how to create partition is available here [[Chrooting]]). Note that the latest optware bootstrap package will also use this if it exists. '''If you have not already done so you should setup the ext3fs partition to mount at bootup.''' (Failure to do so will cause you to run out of disk space) Instructions can be found on the [[Application:MetaDoctor#How_to_get_the_optional_ext3fs_partition_mounted_at_device_boot\|Meta Doctor]] page.
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−	~~Make sure you have the WebOS Internals Testing Feeds enabled.~~

	Using Preware, install Xecutah and Debian 6.0.2 Chroot.		Using Preware, install Xecutah and Debian 6.0.2 Chroot.

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   cd /media/cryptofs
-  dd if=/dev/zero of=debian.img bs=1024 count=
+  dd if=/dev/zero of=debian.img bs=1024 count=1048576
-  mkfs.ext3 -F -b 1024 debian.img
+  mkfs.ext3 -F -b 1024 debian.img 1048576

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   cd /media/cryptofs
   dd if=/dev/zero of=debian.img bs=1024 count=
   mkfs.ext3 -F -b 1024 debian.img

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 You need a large-enough ext3fs partition created with Meta-Doctor mounted at /media/ext3fs (instruction how to create partition is available here [[Chrooting]]). Note that the latest optware bootstrap package will also use this if it exists.  '''If you have not already done so you should setup the ext3fs partition to mount at bootup.'''  (Failure to do so will cause you to run out of disk space)  Instructions can be found on the [[Application:MetaDoctor#How_to_get_the_optional_ext3fs_partition_mounted_at_device_boot|Meta Doctor]] page.
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   cd /media/cryptofs
-  dd if=/dev/zero of=ubuntu.img bs=1024 count=
+  dd if=/dev/zero of=debian.img bs=1024 count=
-  mkfs.ext3 -F -b 1024 ubuntu.img
+  mkfs.ext3 -F -b 1024 debian.img
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 Next, you must mount the new image file.
-  mount -o loop /media/cryptofs/ubuntu.img /media/ext3fs
+  mount -o loop /media/cryptofs/debian.img /media/ext3fs
 To make this mount at boot, you need to add an entry to the fstab:
-  echo "/media/cryptofs/ubuntu.img /media/ext3fs ext3 loop 0 0" >> /etc/fstab
+  echo "/media/cryptofs/debian.img /media/ext3fs ext3 loop 0 0" >> /etc/fstab
   mount -a
-Now you can install Ubuntu 11.04 Chroot from Preware and it will populate the image file.
+Now you can install Debian 6.0.2 Chroot from Preware and it will populate the image file.
 == How to remove the ext3fs partition ==
 [[Application:MetaDoctor#How_to_remove_the_ext3fs_partition]]