I've read that we're unable to make changes to /system without the B&N ROM having a fit, and resetting itself. However, I'm curious as to what it actually checks for. Checksums? Directory size?
Anyone tried freezing apps? If so, please post your results.
It has a manifest file included in the boot files that has a listing of each file that is supposed to be in /system and a checksum of each file. It then goes through the files in /system and makes sure each file that is there is on the list and matches the checksum. If one is added or has the wrong checksum, it resets. It ignores directories, symlinks and missing files. It does this early in the boot process and it does not matter what is in /data.
And any app that is in /system can be disabled in settings. No need to freeze. Go to applications, and each system app has a disable button. It is similar to freezing. The app does not show in any launcher or load or operate. And it does not reset since disabling only makes a change to settings in /data. Installed apps do not have that button, if you want them frozen you must use a third party app. And it is also ok to do that without reset.
Edit: BTW, I figured out how to do that SD swap on CM10 that you wanted. PM me if interested.
Sent from my HD+ running CM10 on SD with XDA Premium
