Root [Boost Mobile] [GUIDE] Zte Warp swap (for extra RAM )

[SelfElevated2]

Ok so this is our official zte Warp swap walk through.. ( Requires Root)

You need to be using a swap supported kernel

First install 2 free apps from the play store. Links at bottom of op
* swapper 2
* android emulator

When you open swapper 2 press menu then settings and click swap place. You need to change the word sdcard to data in the swap file. Leave the rest the same.

It should look like this- /data/swapfile.swp

Now set the swap file size to what you choose (I use 256)

Now set swapiness to what ever you choose (the higher the number the more the phone tends to use swap.) I've been using between 60 to 100.

Now press back and hit the on button at the top of the screen 2 times. It will say please wait and it will say failed a few times but it's not done until it says all done.

Now your good to go and to check and make sure it's functioning open android emulator and if it says anything other than 0 next to swap then your good. The number it says will depend on the size of your swap file.. Also if the emulator does not show you your memory when you enter "free"] then you need to update your busy box on your phone. You can use the free app busy box installer. Link posted below. I used version 1.19.4


I will post a screen shot of what it says when it's done.. And what it should look similar to on android emulator When you check to be sure it's on and working. And of Busybox installer with the version I used.

Notice the first time I typed in free it says 0 next to swap because I didn't have my swap file turned on... And the second time my 256 swap file was turned on..

*Download links
Swapper 2- https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=lv.n3o.swapper2

Android emulator- https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=jackpal.androidterm

Busybox installer- https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jrummy.busybox.installer

The TEAM GLITCH KERNEL - http://db.tt/J4qDdT5E

* be sure to clear both caches and fix permissions when flashing a new kernel!!


***And let thanks be given to downthemachine for being the first to produce a swap supporting kernel for our Warp(THE TEAM GLITCH KERNEL )


Now your good to go.. Don't forget the thanks button!

 

[UnknownUser1]

So is this supose to be like having a partition that you can get with rom toolbox or what
Cuz i have that but whats better touse

 

[SelfElevated2]

Yes it's similar to having a partition that's dedicated to be used as extra ram.. But it's a file not a partition. And it is faster and safer because by placing the file in data its using system memory not constant read/write to your sd card.

Shinjitsu beta3 is currently set to support swap.. And any other rom that has downthemachines kernel at this time.

 

[Bone334]

Do you happen to know if Warp Cream Sandwhich supports swap?

 

[SelfElevated2]

Do you happen to know if Warp Cream Sandwhich supports swap?

I'm not sure you could pm jetx and ask or you can flash a swap supported kernel and still use wcs even if it didn't

I will post a link to downthemachines kernel on the op

 

[mrbigv770]

I did every step...I checked the /data/ file...the swap file is in there.
Then when I type free on the emulator it says not found

 

[UnknownUser1]

Im pretty sure unitology has downs so i may try it later

 

[StarScream2109]

Yes Unitology does have the swap kernel

 

[SelfElevated2]

I did every step...I checked the /data/ file...the swap file is in there.
Then when I type free on the emulator it says not found

Maybe you downloaded the wrong emulator. Because even w/o swap it will give you a response. I just updated op with download links to any necessary downloads

 

[SelfElevated2]

yes unknown I believe it does .. Also remember everyone you should be able to use this on any rom!! The important thing is you have a swap supported kernel! Which there is now a link to downthemachines on the op

Edit- Apollo answered b4 his response was up on my phone

 

[mrbigv770]

Maybe you downloaded the wrong emulator. Because even w/o swap it will give you a response. I just updated op with download links to any necessary downloads

Yep that's the one I downloaded.
Do I have to fix the preferences on the emulator or it is already set?

Edit: I did notice mines doesn't say SH-3.2 like yours

 

[Deleted User]

I did every step...I checked the /data/ file...the swap file is in there.
Then when I type free on the emulator it says not found

Do you have busybox installed?

 

[SelfElevated2]

Ninja'd me

 

[Deleted User]

 

[mrbigv770]

Do you have busybox installed?

I do...but I think it was outdated.
Lemme update it and see if that works.

Edit: ok the busybox update did the trick.
I'm officially swapping!!

 

[Deleted User]

I do...but I think it was outdated.
Lemme update it and see if that works.

Edit: ok the busybox update did the trick.
I'm officially swapping!!

Self, you should update the op

 

[SelfElevated2]

Updated

 

[mikegmoney]

ok i got a question. is in the advanced settings, is swap partition, reformat swap and the other one supposed to be checked or not???

 

[SelfElevated2]

ok i got a question. is in the advanced settings, is swap partition, reformat swap and the other one supposed to be checked or not???

You should leave advanced how it is.. Keep it as a swap file not a partition. Recreate swap and reformat are both checked on mine. And they were already checked so I left them that way

 

[Deleted User]

Make sure you install busybox to xbin, so its proper

 

[mikegmoney]

is busybox 1.20.2 an ok version or do i need to downgrade?

 

[SelfElevated2]

is busybox 1.20.2 an ok version or do i need to downgrade?

I tried it. It said it was incompatible before installing. So the app has the capability of "trying" to keep you from installing incompatible versions . But I can confirm the one I suggested will do fine. I didn't try the other 1.2's

 

[Deleted User]

1.20.2 works, but I would recommend 1.19.4, cause it still works with v6 supercharger

 

[Marty_Since87]

Does this do anything special?

 

[StarScream2109]

It allows for a little bit more RAM which is very good since the warp is lacking