[INFO][DEV]SGS2 Epic 4G Touch Partition Structure

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jerdog

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Here are the partitions for the Epic 4G Touch as identified by Heimdall. The .pit file was successfully created by odub303 and found here

After talking to Hacre he informed me that the partition Identifier is offset by -1.

So basically, if the partition identifier below says "7" for recovery.bin, then it means it is actually mmcblk0p6....




--- Entry #0 ---
Unused: No
Partition Type: 2 (EXT4)
Partition Identifier: 0
Partition Flags: 0 (R)
Unknown 1: 0
Partition Block Size: 0
Partition Block Count: 0
Unknown 2: 0
Unknown 3: 0
Partition Name: GANG
Filename: emmc.img

--- Entry #1 ---
Unused: No
Partition Type: 2 (EXT4)
Partition Identifier: 1
Partition Flags: 0 (R)
Unknown 1: 0
Partition Block Size: 0
Partition Block Count: 0
Unknown 2: 0
Unknown 3: 0
Partition Name: BOOT
Filename: boot.bin

--- Entry #2 ---
Unused: No
Partition Type: 2 (EXT4)
Partition Identifier: 4
Partition Flags: 1 (R)
Unknown 1: 0
Partition Block Size: 8192
Partition Block Count: 40960
Unknown 2: 0
Unknown 3: 0
Partition Name: EFS
Filename: efs.img

--- Entry #3 ---
Unused: No
Partition Type: 2 (EXT4)
Partition Identifier: 2
Partition Flags: 0 (R)
Unknown 1: 0
Partition Block Size: 49152
Partition Block Count: 2560
Unknown 2: 0
Unknown 3: 0
Partition Name: SBL1
Filename: Sbl.bin

--- Entry #4 ---
Unused: No
Partition Type: 2 (EXT4)
Partition Identifier: 3
Partition Flags: 0 (R)
Unknown 1: 0
Partition Block Size: 53248
Partition Block Count: 2560
Unknown 2: 0
Unknown 3: 0
Partition Name: SBL2
Filename:

--- Entry #5 ---
Unused: No
Partition Type: 2 (EXT4)
Partition Identifier: 5
Partition Flags: 0 (R)
Unknown 1: 0
Partition Block Size: 57344
Partition Block Count: 16384
Unknown 2: 0
Unknown 3: 0
Partition Name: PARAM
Filename: param.lfs

--- Entry #6 ---
Unused: No
Partition Type: 2 (EXT4)
Partition Identifier: 6
Partition Flags: 0 (R)
Unknown 1: 0
Partition Block Size: 73728
Partition Block Count: 16384
Unknown 2: 0
Unknown 3: 0
Partition Name: KERNEL
Filename: zImage

--- Entry #7 ---
Unused: No
Partition Type: 2 (EXT4)
Partition Identifier: 7
Partition Flags: 0 (R)
Unknown 1: 0
Partition Block Size: 90112
Partition Block Count: 16384
Unknown 2: 0
Unknown 3: 0
Partition Name: RECOVERY
Filename: recovery.bin

--- Entry #8 ---
Unused: No
Partition Type: 2 (EXT4)
Partition Identifier: 8
Partition Flags: 1 (R)
Unknown 1: 0
Partition Block Size: 106496
Partition Block Count: 614400
Unknown 2: 0
Unknown 3: 0
Partition Name: CACHE
Filename: cache.img

--- Entry #9 ---
Unused: No
Partition Type: 2 (EXT4)
Partition Identifier: 9
Partition Flags: 0 (R)
Unknown 1: 0
Partition Block Size: 720896
Partition Block Count: 32768
Unknown 2: 0
Unknown 3: 0
Partition Name: MODEM
Filename: modem.bin

--- Entry #10 ---
Unused: No
Partition Type: 2 (EXT4)
Partition Identifier: 10
Partition Flags: 1 (R)
Unknown 1: 0
Partition Block Size: 753664
Partition Block Count: 1048576
Unknown 2: 0
Unknown 3: 0
Partition Name: FACTORYFS
Filename: factoryfs.img

--- Entry #11 ---
Unused: No
Partition Type: 2 (EXT4)
Partition Identifier: 11
Partition Flags: 1 (R)
Unknown 1: 0
Partition Block Size: 1802240
Partition Block Count: 4194304
Unknown 2: 0
Unknown 3: 0
Partition Name: DATAFS
Filename: data.img

--- Entry #12 ---
Unused: No
Partition Type: 2 (EXT4)
Partition Identifier: 12
Partition Flags: 2 (R/W)
Unknown 1: 0
Partition Block Size: 5996544
Partition Block Count: 24133632
Unknown 2: 0
Unknown 3: 0
Partition Name: UMS
Filename:

--- Entry #13 ---
Unused: No
Partition Type: 2 (EXT4)
Partition Identifier: 13
Partition Flags: 1 (R)
Unknown 1: 0
Partition Block Size: 30130176
Partition Block Count: 638976
Unknown 2: 0
Unknown 3: 0
Partition Name: HIDDEN
Filename: hidden.img

--- Entry #14 ---
Unused: Yes
Partition Type: 1 (Unknown)
Partition Identifier: 9
Partition Flags: 0 (R)
Unknown 1: 0
Partition Block Size: 0
Partition Block Count: 0
Unknown 2: 0
Unknown 3: 0
Partition Name:
Filename:
Ending session...
Rebooting device...
 
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zedomax

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does anyone know what factoryfs.img does?

Maybe u can flash that to zimage partition? Sorry for my idiotic questions, maybe someone can enlighten me, there's no instructions on any of this.
 

jerdog

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does anyone know what factoryfs.img does?

Maybe u can flash that to zimage partition? Sorry for my idiotic questions, maybe someone can enlighten me, there's no instructions on any of this.

I hope you don't flash that to the zImage partition..... factoryfs.img is the stock /system image for the phone....

others can probably state it more eloquently though.
 

Hacre

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does anyone know what factoryfs.img does?

Maybe u can flash that to zimage partition? Sorry for my idiotic questions, maybe someone can enlighten me, there's no instructions on any of this.

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AdamOutler

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Lets go over some of these...
Code:
--- Entry #0 ---
Unused: No
Partition Type: 2 (EXT4)
Partition Identifier: 0
Partition Flags: 0 (R)
Unknown 1: 0
Partition Block Size: 0
Partition Block Count: 0
Unknown 2: 0
Unknown 3: 0
Partition Name: GANG
Filename: emmc.img
This looks like a first in Loke history. Apparently this device is capable of writing to external SDCard? Be careful while flashing. Correct me if this is not external mmc.
Code:
--- Entry #1 ---
Unused: No
Partition Type: 2 (EXT4)
Partition Identifier: 1
Partition Flags: 0 (R)
Unknown 1: 0
Partition Block Size: 0
Partition Block Count: 0
Unknown 2: 0
Unknown 3: 0
Partition Name: BOOT
Filename: boot.bin
this is the Primitive Bootloader. This is the first bit of firmware loaded on your device at boot time. It initializes memory and loads the SBL.
Code:
--- Entry #2 ---
Unused: No
Partition Type: 2 (EXT4)
Partition Identifier: 4
Partition Flags: 1 (R)
Unknown 1: 0
Partition Block Size: 8192
Partition Block Count: 40960
Unknown 2: 0
Unknown 3: 0
Partition Name: EFS
Filename: efs.img
The EFS is a partiton which handles the serial number and carrier information on your device. be careful with this. You may lose service if you mess up this partition. make sure that you copy this partition. Google "EFS Backup STL3" for more information.
Code:
--- Entry #3 ---
Unused: No
Partition Type: 2 (EXT4)
Partition Identifier: 2
Partition Flags: 0 (R)
Unknown 1: 0
Partition Block Size: 49152
Partition Block Count: 2560
Unknown 2: 0
Unknown 3: 0
Partition Name: SBL1
Filename: Sbl.bin
This is the Secondary bootloader. it can be considered an operating system on it's own. This is where loki (what Heimdall and Odin talk to) lives. It also has an SBL prompt which you can use over UART to talk to the device and load/delete partitions or make serious changes to the device. A wrong SBL can lead to bricking. Make sure you flash boot.bin and Sbl.bin at the same time. To be safe, flash params and repartition as well.

Code:
--- Entry #4 ---
Unused: No
Partition Type: 2 (EXT4)
Partition Identifier: 3
Partition Flags: 0 (R)
Unknown 1: 0
Partition Block Size: 53248
Partition Block Count: 2560
Unknown 2: 0
Unknown 3: 0
Partition Name: SBL2
Filename:
Usually this is a duplicate of SBL. It is intended for a backup but I'm not totally convinced it's operational. This is supposed to be like a backup SBL, but I've never found it useful especially because it won't boot if the PBL does not match.

Code:
--- Entry #5 ---
Unused: No
Partition Type: 2 (EXT4)
Partition Identifier: 5
Partition Flags: 0 (R)
Unknown 1: 0
Partition Block Size: 57344
Partition Block Count: 16384
Unknown 2: 0
Unknown 3: 0
Partition Name: PARAM
Filename: param.lfs
this is where SBL stores information. This is the settings for boot and contains the image you see on startup as well as the Download Mode image and others.
Code:
--- Entry #6 ---
Unused: No
Partition Type: 2 (EXT4)
Partition Identifier: 6
Partition Flags: 0 (R)
Unknown 1: 0
Partition Block Size: 73728
Partition Block Count: 16384
Unknown 2: 0
Unknown 3: 0
Partition Name: KERNEL
Filename: zImage
This partition is where the Linux kernel lives. Nuff said.

Code:
--- Entry #7 ---
Unused: No
Partition Type: 2 (EXT4)
Partition Identifier: 7
Partition Flags: 0 (R)
Unknown 1: 0
Partition Block Size: 90112
Partition Block Count: 16384
Unknown 2: 0
Unknown 3: 0
Partition Name: RECOVERY
Filename: recovery.bin
This partition is a duplicate of the Kernel partition. It is intended to be used for a recovery but I have never found it useful. You can flash garbage to it and the phone will boot and enter recovery just fine. However, if you flash garbage to the kernel partition, this partition won't boot. I don't understand it's function really...
Code:
--- Entry #8 ---
Unused: No
Partition Type: 2 (EXT4)
Partition Identifier: 8
Partition Flags: 1 (R)
Unknown 1: 0
Partition Block Size: 106496
Partition Block Count: 614400
Unknown 2: 0
Unknown 3: 0
Partition Name: CACHE
Filename: cache.img
this is a partition for quick loading of apps and system data. it functions like any other cache.
Code:
--- Entry #9 ---
Unused: No
Partition Type: 2 (EXT4)
Partition Identifier: 9
Partition Flags: 0 (R)
Unknown 1: 0
Partition Block Size: 720896
Partition Block Count: 32768
Unknown 2: 0
Unknown 3: 0
Partition Name: MODEM
Filename: modem.bin
This is a firmware like the Linux kernel for the Modem. The modem contains an entire operating system on it. This is the reason we can talk and surf and play with apps at the same time. This firmware won't keep the phone from booting, but it can affect things like Phone, Data and GPS.
Code:
--- Entry #10 ---
Unused: No
Partition Type: 2 (EXT4)
Partition Identifier: 10
Partition Flags: 1 (R)
Unknown 1: 0
Partition Block Size: 753664
Partition Block Count: 1048576
Unknown 2: 0
Unknown 3: 0
Partition Name: FACTORYFS
Filename: factoryfs.img
This is the /system/ folder. it contains Android.
Code:
--- Entry #11 ---
Unused: No
Partition Type: 2 (EXT4)
Partition Identifier: 11
Partition Flags: 1 (R)
Unknown 1: 0
Partition Block Size: 1802240
Partition Block Count: 4194304
Unknown 2: 0
Unknown 3: 0
Partition Name: DATAFS
Filename: data.img
This partition contains all of your apps which you download from the market. It's a general-purpose partition with read/write/execute permissions
Code:
--- Entry #12 ---
Unused: No
Partition Type: 2 (EXT4)
Partition Identifier: 12
Partition Flags: 2 (R/W)
Unknown 1: 0
Partition Block Size: 5996544
Partition Block Count: 24133632
Unknown 2: 0
Unknown 3: 0
Partition Name: UMS
Filename:
I don't know what UMS is... I assume it's like a second modem on the device. It is likely the same as the MODEM device with a bit different functionality.

Code:
--- Entry #13 ---
Unused: No
Partition Type: 2 (EXT4)
Partition Identifier: 13
Partition Flags: 1 (R)
Unknown 1: 0
Partition Block Size: 30130176
Partition Block Count: 638976
Unknown 2: 0
Unknown 3: 0
Partition Name: HIDDEN
Filename: hidden.img
I've no experience with this partition.
Code:
--- Entry #14 ---
Unused: Yes
Partition Type: 1 (Unknown)
Partition Identifier: 9
Partition Flags: 0 (R)
Unknown 1: 0
Partition Block Size: 0
Partition Block Count: 0
Unknown 2: 0
Unknown 3: 0
Partition Name:
Filename:
this is not a real partition. it is 0 lenght


Anyone care to elaborate on UMS and Hidden?

I'd like to note that Voodoo LagFix is no longer required.. These are all EXT4 partitions!
 
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RoadRAGEN

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does anyone know what factoryfs.img does?

Maybe u can flash that to zimage partition? Sorry for my idiotic questions, maybe someone can enlighten me, there's no instructions on any of this.

LOL seriously, this coming from a guy who supposely makes kernel yet doesn't know what factoryfs is and asks if it can be flashed to zImage? ROFL.
 

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Is there a key combo to zap the PRAM? That will most likely fix any issue anyone has! :p also kidding.
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This is info and you did not create anything therefore this belongs in general section... You wanted to be technical so let's be technical

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This is info and you did not create anything therefore this belongs in general section... You wanted to be technical so let's be technical

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Jerdog fixed that issue. I know the point you are making but lets be gentlemen and move past it. Thanks for the info Jerdog

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    Here are the partitions for the Epic 4G Touch as identified by Heimdall. The .pit file was successfully created by odub303 and found here

    After talking to Hacre he informed me that the partition Identifier is offset by -1.

    So basically, if the partition identifier below says "7" for recovery.bin, then it means it is actually mmcblk0p6....




    --- Entry #0 ---
    Unused: No
    Partition Type: 2 (EXT4)
    Partition Identifier: 0
    Partition Flags: 0 (R)
    Unknown 1: 0
    Partition Block Size: 0
    Partition Block Count: 0
    Unknown 2: 0
    Unknown 3: 0
    Partition Name: GANG
    Filename: emmc.img

    --- Entry #1 ---
    Unused: No
    Partition Type: 2 (EXT4)
    Partition Identifier: 1
    Partition Flags: 0 (R)
    Unknown 1: 0
    Partition Block Size: 0
    Partition Block Count: 0
    Unknown 2: 0
    Unknown 3: 0
    Partition Name: BOOT
    Filename: boot.bin

    --- Entry #2 ---
    Unused: No
    Partition Type: 2 (EXT4)
    Partition Identifier: 4
    Partition Flags: 1 (R)
    Unknown 1: 0
    Partition Block Size: 8192
    Partition Block Count: 40960
    Unknown 2: 0
    Unknown 3: 0
    Partition Name: EFS
    Filename: efs.img

    --- Entry #3 ---
    Unused: No
    Partition Type: 2 (EXT4)
    Partition Identifier: 2
    Partition Flags: 0 (R)
    Unknown 1: 0
    Partition Block Size: 49152
    Partition Block Count: 2560
    Unknown 2: 0
    Unknown 3: 0
    Partition Name: SBL1
    Filename: Sbl.bin

    --- Entry #4 ---
    Unused: No
    Partition Type: 2 (EXT4)
    Partition Identifier: 3
    Partition Flags: 0 (R)
    Unknown 1: 0
    Partition Block Size: 53248
    Partition Block Count: 2560
    Unknown 2: 0
    Unknown 3: 0
    Partition Name: SBL2
    Filename:

    --- Entry #5 ---
    Unused: No
    Partition Type: 2 (EXT4)
    Partition Identifier: 5
    Partition Flags: 0 (R)
    Unknown 1: 0
    Partition Block Size: 57344
    Partition Block Count: 16384
    Unknown 2: 0
    Unknown 3: 0
    Partition Name: PARAM
    Filename: param.lfs

    --- Entry #6 ---
    Unused: No
    Partition Type: 2 (EXT4)
    Partition Identifier: 6
    Partition Flags: 0 (R)
    Unknown 1: 0
    Partition Block Size: 73728
    Partition Block Count: 16384
    Unknown 2: 0
    Unknown 3: 0
    Partition Name: KERNEL
    Filename: zImage

    --- Entry #7 ---
    Unused: No
    Partition Type: 2 (EXT4)
    Partition Identifier: 7
    Partition Flags: 0 (R)
    Unknown 1: 0
    Partition Block Size: 90112
    Partition Block Count: 16384
    Unknown 2: 0
    Unknown 3: 0
    Partition Name: RECOVERY
    Filename: recovery.bin

    --- Entry #8 ---
    Unused: No
    Partition Type: 2 (EXT4)
    Partition Identifier: 8
    Partition Flags: 1 (R)
    Unknown 1: 0
    Partition Block Size: 106496
    Partition Block Count: 614400
    Unknown 2: 0
    Unknown 3: 0
    Partition Name: CACHE
    Filename: cache.img

    --- Entry #9 ---
    Unused: No
    Partition Type: 2 (EXT4)
    Partition Identifier: 9
    Partition Flags: 0 (R)
    Unknown 1: 0
    Partition Block Size: 720896
    Partition Block Count: 32768
    Unknown 2: 0
    Unknown 3: 0
    Partition Name: MODEM
    Filename: modem.bin

    --- Entry #10 ---
    Unused: No
    Partition Type: 2 (EXT4)
    Partition Identifier: 10
    Partition Flags: 1 (R)
    Unknown 1: 0
    Partition Block Size: 753664
    Partition Block Count: 1048576
    Unknown 2: 0
    Unknown 3: 0
    Partition Name: FACTORYFS
    Filename: factoryfs.img

    --- Entry #11 ---
    Unused: No
    Partition Type: 2 (EXT4)
    Partition Identifier: 11
    Partition Flags: 1 (R)
    Unknown 1: 0
    Partition Block Size: 1802240
    Partition Block Count: 4194304
    Unknown 2: 0
    Unknown 3: 0
    Partition Name: DATAFS
    Filename: data.img

    --- Entry #12 ---
    Unused: No
    Partition Type: 2 (EXT4)
    Partition Identifier: 12
    Partition Flags: 2 (R/W)
    Unknown 1: 0
    Partition Block Size: 5996544
    Partition Block Count: 24133632
    Unknown 2: 0
    Unknown 3: 0
    Partition Name: UMS
    Filename:

    --- Entry #13 ---
    Unused: No
    Partition Type: 2 (EXT4)
    Partition Identifier: 13
    Partition Flags: 1 (R)
    Unknown 1: 0
    Partition Block Size: 30130176
    Partition Block Count: 638976
    Unknown 2: 0
    Unknown 3: 0
    Partition Name: HIDDEN
    Filename: hidden.img

    --- Entry #14 ---
    Unused: Yes
    Partition Type: 1 (Unknown)
    Partition Identifier: 9
    Partition Flags: 0 (R)
    Unknown 1: 0
    Partition Block Size: 0
    Partition Block Count: 0
    Unknown 2: 0
    Unknown 3: 0
    Partition Name:
    Filename:
    Ending session...
    Rebooting device...
    7
    Lets go over some of these...
    Code:
    --- Entry #0 ---
    Unused: No
    Partition Type: 2 (EXT4)
    Partition Identifier: 0
    Partition Flags: 0 (R)
    Unknown 1: 0
    Partition Block Size: 0
    Partition Block Count: 0
    Unknown 2: 0
    Unknown 3: 0
    Partition Name: GANG
    Filename: emmc.img
    This looks like a first in Loke history. Apparently this device is capable of writing to external SDCard? Be careful while flashing. Correct me if this is not external mmc.
    Code:
    --- Entry #1 ---
    Unused: No
    Partition Type: 2 (EXT4)
    Partition Identifier: 1
    Partition Flags: 0 (R)
    Unknown 1: 0
    Partition Block Size: 0
    Partition Block Count: 0
    Unknown 2: 0
    Unknown 3: 0
    Partition Name: BOOT
    Filename: boot.bin
    this is the Primitive Bootloader. This is the first bit of firmware loaded on your device at boot time. It initializes memory and loads the SBL.
    Code:
    --- Entry #2 ---
    Unused: No
    Partition Type: 2 (EXT4)
    Partition Identifier: 4
    Partition Flags: 1 (R)
    Unknown 1: 0
    Partition Block Size: 8192
    Partition Block Count: 40960
    Unknown 2: 0
    Unknown 3: 0
    Partition Name: EFS
    Filename: efs.img
    The EFS is a partiton which handles the serial number and carrier information on your device. be careful with this. You may lose service if you mess up this partition. make sure that you copy this partition. Google "EFS Backup STL3" for more information.
    Code:
    --- Entry #3 ---
    Unused: No
    Partition Type: 2 (EXT4)
    Partition Identifier: 2
    Partition Flags: 0 (R)
    Unknown 1: 0
    Partition Block Size: 49152
    Partition Block Count: 2560
    Unknown 2: 0
    Unknown 3: 0
    Partition Name: SBL1
    Filename: Sbl.bin
    This is the Secondary bootloader. it can be considered an operating system on it's own. This is where loki (what Heimdall and Odin talk to) lives. It also has an SBL prompt which you can use over UART to talk to the device and load/delete partitions or make serious changes to the device. A wrong SBL can lead to bricking. Make sure you flash boot.bin and Sbl.bin at the same time. To be safe, flash params and repartition as well.

    Code:
    --- Entry #4 ---
    Unused: No
    Partition Type: 2 (EXT4)
    Partition Identifier: 3
    Partition Flags: 0 (R)
    Unknown 1: 0
    Partition Block Size: 53248
    Partition Block Count: 2560
    Unknown 2: 0
    Unknown 3: 0
    Partition Name: SBL2
    Filename:
    Usually this is a duplicate of SBL. It is intended for a backup but I'm not totally convinced it's operational. This is supposed to be like a backup SBL, but I've never found it useful especially because it won't boot if the PBL does not match.

    Code:
    --- Entry #5 ---
    Unused: No
    Partition Type: 2 (EXT4)
    Partition Identifier: 5
    Partition Flags: 0 (R)
    Unknown 1: 0
    Partition Block Size: 57344
    Partition Block Count: 16384
    Unknown 2: 0
    Unknown 3: 0
    Partition Name: PARAM
    Filename: param.lfs
    this is where SBL stores information. This is the settings for boot and contains the image you see on startup as well as the Download Mode image and others.
    Code:
    --- Entry #6 ---
    Unused: No
    Partition Type: 2 (EXT4)
    Partition Identifier: 6
    Partition Flags: 0 (R)
    Unknown 1: 0
    Partition Block Size: 73728
    Partition Block Count: 16384
    Unknown 2: 0
    Unknown 3: 0
    Partition Name: KERNEL
    Filename: zImage
    This partition is where the Linux kernel lives. Nuff said.

    Code:
    --- Entry #7 ---
    Unused: No
    Partition Type: 2 (EXT4)
    Partition Identifier: 7
    Partition Flags: 0 (R)
    Unknown 1: 0
    Partition Block Size: 90112
    Partition Block Count: 16384
    Unknown 2: 0
    Unknown 3: 0
    Partition Name: RECOVERY
    Filename: recovery.bin
    This partition is a duplicate of the Kernel partition. It is intended to be used for a recovery but I have never found it useful. You can flash garbage to it and the phone will boot and enter recovery just fine. However, if you flash garbage to the kernel partition, this partition won't boot. I don't understand it's function really...
    Code:
    --- Entry #8 ---
    Unused: No
    Partition Type: 2 (EXT4)
    Partition Identifier: 8
    Partition Flags: 1 (R)
    Unknown 1: 0
    Partition Block Size: 106496
    Partition Block Count: 614400
    Unknown 2: 0
    Unknown 3: 0
    Partition Name: CACHE
    Filename: cache.img
    this is a partition for quick loading of apps and system data. it functions like any other cache.
    Code:
    --- Entry #9 ---
    Unused: No
    Partition Type: 2 (EXT4)
    Partition Identifier: 9
    Partition Flags: 0 (R)
    Unknown 1: 0
    Partition Block Size: 720896
    Partition Block Count: 32768
    Unknown 2: 0
    Unknown 3: 0
    Partition Name: MODEM
    Filename: modem.bin
    This is a firmware like the Linux kernel for the Modem. The modem contains an entire operating system on it. This is the reason we can talk and surf and play with apps at the same time. This firmware won't keep the phone from booting, but it can affect things like Phone, Data and GPS.
    Code:
    --- Entry #10 ---
    Unused: No
    Partition Type: 2 (EXT4)
    Partition Identifier: 10
    Partition Flags: 1 (R)
    Unknown 1: 0
    Partition Block Size: 753664
    Partition Block Count: 1048576
    Unknown 2: 0
    Unknown 3: 0
    Partition Name: FACTORYFS
    Filename: factoryfs.img
    This is the /system/ folder. it contains Android.
    Code:
    --- Entry #11 ---
    Unused: No
    Partition Type: 2 (EXT4)
    Partition Identifier: 11
    Partition Flags: 1 (R)
    Unknown 1: 0
    Partition Block Size: 1802240
    Partition Block Count: 4194304
    Unknown 2: 0
    Unknown 3: 0
    Partition Name: DATAFS
    Filename: data.img
    This partition contains all of your apps which you download from the market. It's a general-purpose partition with read/write/execute permissions
    Code:
    --- Entry #12 ---
    Unused: No
    Partition Type: 2 (EXT4)
    Partition Identifier: 12
    Partition Flags: 2 (R/W)
    Unknown 1: 0
    Partition Block Size: 5996544
    Partition Block Count: 24133632
    Unknown 2: 0
    Unknown 3: 0
    Partition Name: UMS
    Filename:
    I don't know what UMS is... I assume it's like a second modem on the device. It is likely the same as the MODEM device with a bit different functionality.

    Code:
    --- Entry #13 ---
    Unused: No
    Partition Type: 2 (EXT4)
    Partition Identifier: 13
    Partition Flags: 1 (R)
    Unknown 1: 0
    Partition Block Size: 30130176
    Partition Block Count: 638976
    Unknown 2: 0
    Unknown 3: 0
    Partition Name: HIDDEN
    Filename: hidden.img
    I've no experience with this partition.
    Code:
    --- Entry #14 ---
    Unused: Yes
    Partition Type: 1 (Unknown)
    Partition Identifier: 9
    Partition Flags: 0 (R)
    Unknown 1: 0
    Partition Block Size: 0
    Partition Block Count: 0
    Unknown 2: 0
    Unknown 3: 0
    Partition Name:
    Filename:
    this is not a real partition. it is 0 lenght


    Anyone care to elaborate on UMS and Hidden?

    I'd like to note that Voodoo LagFix is no longer required.. These are all EXT4 partitions!
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    does anyone know what factoryfs.img does?

    Maybe u can flash that to zimage partition? Sorry for my idiotic questions, maybe someone can enlighten me, there's no instructions on any of this.

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    This is info and you did not create anything therefore this belongs in general section... You wanted to be technical so let's be technical

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    Jerdog fixed that issue. I know the point you are making but lets be gentlemen and move past it. Thanks for the info Jerdog

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    just updated the OP to reflect that each partition number is offset by -1