How to use the space in the Extended ROM?

[Rommie2k6]

Hi all,

I know that the Extended ROM for the HTC Universal can be "unlocked" so we can move files in and out and delete files in the Extended ROM, but can we actually convert the Extended ROM space in usable space?

Either by:
1) Resizing the Extended ROM and increasing the default ROM size.
OR
2) Installing programs directly into the Extended ROM itself and running it off from there without any problems.

Many thanks!

[Owl]

Hi there,

1.) nope, is not possible - size is fix for default ROM and extended ROM
2.) yup, works fine - instead of just installing to main memory or storage card you then have a third option usually called 'storage', so you have 10 MB more to install programs to.

Happy installing :-)

Pat

[stanip]

Thought I read somewhere in this forum about the extended rom would slow the Jasjar down.
Is it true? I would love to get the 10Mb but hate to see it slow down again...

[cktlcmd]

Based on what I know, it is TRUE that we can unlock the ExtROM, BUT we cannot use that free memory yet, as of now. That is why even if you delete the ExtROM you would not see an increase in your UNIVERSAL's memory. The only good thing with unlocking the Ext ROM in the UNIVERSAL is so we can customize the Ext ROM to our liking. It will not act the same as the built-in memory. You can't store and run applications from them. This is in the UNIVERSAL, please correct me if I am wrong. :D BUZZ and the others are still working on how to merge the freed-up memory on the Ext ROM so that we can use it. :D

[Carnivor]

i have apps installed into my extended rom and it works fine, i have some games and tcpmp in there, no issues whatso ever.

[cktlcmd]

i have apps installed into my extended rom and it works fine, i have some games and tcpmp in there, no issues whatso ever.

WOW, how did you do it? How did you install apps in there? :D

[Carnivor]

copy cabs to sd, run them, choose extendedrom as the location, job done,

using buzz ext rom unlock and the reg keys to make it visible in the file system,

[Owl]

I agree with Carnivor - everything I installed on Extended ROM works fine.

I only faced performance issues when installing applications on storage card.

If Stanip read somewhere, 'extended rom would slow down Jasjar' -> Maybe the meaning was, that your Jasjar might be slow IF you did not install the software which came in the extended rom.

In my case I installed the software from extended rom (which is done automatically when first time staring the device), then moved all extended memory content to my storage card and enjoyed the 10 MB extra space to install programs.

[cktlcmd]

copy cabs to sd, run them, choose extendedrom as the location, job done,

using buzz ext rom unlock and the reg keys to make it visible in the file system,

Thanks, I guess I can try it the next time I perform a hard reset. What are your apps installed in the extension ROM. You mentioned that not all of them run smoothly from there?

[cktlcmd]

Another question please, if I do install apps in the Ext ROM after running BUZZ unlocker and the registry tweak, does this mean the installed application survives a hard reset because it is now installed in the Ext ROM?

[Carnivor]

that is a good question, i imagine all will stay resident, but be hidden only needing the reg changes to make it visible again,

i dont really know, just assuming

[cktlcmd]

that is a good question, i imagine all will stay resident, but be hidden only needing the reg changes to make it visible again,

i dont really know, just assuming

Thanks. I guess I'll try it now. This is the only thing I hate, another hard reset. :( :( :( Why didn't I read this thread sooner. AHhhhhhhhh!

[Sagit]

I'm running in Extended_Rom all pluiggins that used "today". I'm running this for weeks and goes perfectly.

If you want see applications, goes to my blog (in my sign) to see it. (Sorry, only in spanish)

Regards.

[beginner]

I'm running in Extended_Rom all pluiggins that used "today". I'm running this for weeks and goes perfectly.

If you want see applications, goes to my blog (in my sign) to see it. (Sorry, only in spanish)

Regards.

I don't see clear advantages installing on the extended rom except if you try to install more programs that the limit of the memory for programs, is it ok?

[Rommie2k6]

Thanks for quick help guys. Just a few more quick questions.

- Where did I find the registry hack to make the Extended ROM visible? I take it that it will make it visible even on the normal File Explorer and Resco Explorer?
- Will existing backup programs backup/image the data on the Extended ROM?

[Sagit]

I'm running in Extended_Rom all pluiggins that used "today". I'm running this for weeks and goes perfectly.

If you want see applications, goes to my blog (in my sign) to see it. (Sorry, only in spanish)

Regards.

I don't see clear advantages installing on the extended rom except if you try to install more programs that the limit of the memory for programs, is it ok?

Also to leave more memory for exec programs and leave it running in background.

Regards

[admisi]

Can anyone confirm whether ext Rom is still available when battery becomes low?

[gigino]

Hey Ever1

just a quick question when you make the extended rom visible and install a software to run from the extended rom do you hidden the extended rom again or leave it visible.

If you leave it visible can you tell me how does the pda see the storage card has storage card or as storage card2.

Thank you

Gigino

[Carnivor]

i called my extended_rom ExtendedRom, else if you dont rename it you end up messy,

I leave it visible, it shows up in system stats that way

it shows up in resco as a chip based storage similar icon to the storage memory, but instead of the pda in the background behind the chip it has a folder behind the chip

[dddrko]

I don't know how many times I wrote to this forum:
"DON'T INSTALL AND RUN APPLICATIONS FROM EXTENDED ROM"
because you can damage it. use storage card if you need more space.

[Carnivor]

I don't know how many times I wrote to this forum:
"DON'T INSTALL AND RUN APPLICATIONS FROM EXTENDED ROM"
because you can damage it. use storage card if you need more space.

can you tell me "EXACTLLY HOW" it breaks?

[dddrko]

I've managed to make file system error on my old axim x30 running apps from extended rom, resulting in all system become unstable. dell's ext.rom is protected, so I cannot format it. I'm not shure for wm5, but on wm2003se it was on the same chip as rom, and therefore with limited records. better leave it alone. do you really need that 10mb so much?

[beginner]

I've managed to make file system error on my old axim x30 running apps from extended rom, resulting in all system become unstable. dell's ext.rom is protected, so I cannot format it. I'm not shure for wm5, but on wm2003se it was on the same chip as rom, and therefore with limited records. better leave it alone. do you really need that 10mb so much?

I don't know about it creating troubles. My expertise is:
a) looks draining batery :?:
b) I installed pocketbreeze and pocket informat on the extended rom. The result is that I lost the connection to this pim from breeze and from the shortcuts of the jasjar in today. I reinstall the pim in programs memory and this was solved. Really the speed is the same. :?:
c) Installed without problems TomTom in extended rom and works fine, but speed is similar to install in card :!:
c) installed verichat in extended rom. It works fine except it brokes the way of syncronize exchange because if verichat is running the system doesn't start correctly VPN. :evil:

[insta.woo]

Hi dddrko
In my Dopod 818(Magician)/900(Universal) ExtRom I installed some applications and stored files on it. It seems no problem right now. Especially I must install SPB pocketplus on ExtRom rather than storage card, becasue it takes almost 60 mintues to wake up SPB pocketplus when I turn on device from suspend. FYI