Newb Guide 1: Using CrackMem to Gain App Memory

[Rooster]

Greetings Folks!

It's fate I tell you! The CrackMem 3.2 update came out today and I was thinking about doing this guide (with Pete's permission, of course) and BAM! 90 OS leaked just an hour or so ago! The stars are aligned and yes, it is the Year of the Ox!

This Guide Will Help You Do the Following Things:

1. Gain 5MB+/- in your storms Application Memory by dumping LOCKED OEM wallpapers.

2. Walk you through a BRIEF OS update

I recommend this guide to folks who are familiar with technology, specifically their storms and their computers. If you are a non techy person and are planning to go ahead and try this guide, please read the following thread (and the links to other threads within this thread) for more detailed information before trying this one:
http://forums.crackberry.com/f132/[b][/b][b][/b]...eta-os-122851/

I also only recommend these steps BEFORE an OS upgrade on your phone. I have found that it does not work without an OS upgrade. Some have reported that they gain memory but the pictures remain. See this thread for more details: http://forums.crackberry.com/f135/de...memory-103830/

DISCLAIMERS
1. I HIGHLY recommend a full backup of your device before doing anything. Not only will you save your storm's information (messages, etc..) but settings, 3rd Party Apps, and BBM contacts.

2. I do not take any responsibility for bricked or otherwise malfunctioning phones. Please follow this guide at your own risk.


FROM PETE'S POST BELOW:

Originally Posted by Pete6

Here's a couple of extra points.

• In between Rooster starting and finishing the guide, I was updating my program. CrackMem 3.3 is now available for download and it now correctly removes FaceBook and Flickr which 3.1. and 3.2 did not do so I reccomend that you down load the new version from here http://forums.crackberry.com/f35/cra...eleased-52044/
• Several people have reported not being able to find the program in my post. The download file is located at the very end of my first post in the thread. Scroll down to the very end of my OP and right on the join between the end of my post and the next one (it's marked #2 ) you will come to the place shown in the picture below

You can see the zip file just below the picture of CrackMem's blue panel. All downloads are done this way in Crackberry so it's worth finding out how it works and where they are, I think.

Here we go folks!


STEP ONE: Install OS Onto Your Computer
Make sure you only have one OS installed on your computer. This is not required but just good practice.

If you had to uninstall any, please do restart your computer before installing the new OS.

Once you have installed your OS, navigate to this folder on your computer (path is shown in pic at the top). Since most folks are looking to dump OEM wallpapers, they are highlighted


STEP TWO: CrackMem
If you haven't already, dload and install CrackMem from here http://forums.crackberry.com/f35/cra...eleased-52044/
It's free and really a great app!

EDIT: From Hmtsjmftsch's post: If you are using Vista, make sure you run CrackMem as the Administrator by right-clicking the CrackMem icon and choosing "Run As Administrator" option.

Launch CrackMem and this window will pop up:


Whatever OS(es) you have installed, CrackMem will display it in the box to the left (see 1st highlight in the above pic).

Hit the radio dial for the OS you are going to install and then hit "Confirm Operating System Selection" (see 2nd highlight in the above pic).

Once you have confirmed the 'operating system' (aka OS), check all the files you would like to delete from the OS upgrade files.


Most folks are looking to dump the OEM locked wallpapers which is the third option down from the top in the above pic (Preloaded Wallpapers...).

Once you have chosen all the files you would like to dump, hit the "Execute Selections" button (see far right highlight in the above pic).

The window below will signify that the selected files were dumped



If you did everything as directed and you navigate back to the JAVA folder, the biggest files should now be your ringtones and theme as shown in highlight below:

[Rooster]

STEP THREE: OS Install
Begin this step by killing your internet connection. THIS IS A VITAL STEP, IMHO, so even if you think you don't have to, indulge me and do so.

Once you have killed your internet connection, connect your phone to the computer and launch Desktop Manager (hereafter referred to as 'DM'). Select Application Loader.


Once you select Application Loader, this is the next screen to pop up. Like the picture below, a yellow highlight from here on out will signify a selection you should make.


The below window is the list of OS files that will be updated. Before you go crazy, A LOT of folks start threads in a PANIC about their app center, and other applications on the storm are missing. In order to make sure all the apps on your storm are installed, be sure to hit the "Options" button on the right in highlight. This will allow you to control what BB files are added to the install in your update.



If you hit the options button, you will get this window that looks like the Add/Remove Application option window in DM. Scroll down and make sure all the apps you want installed are CHECKED.




Once you have selected your apps to install with the OS update, hit next to begin the OS update. This can take any where from 10-25 minutes so please be patient.


Once your OS update is finished, you will get this window:


FINAL STEP: Check Your Dumping Success
Navigate on your storm to the Sample Pictures folder. If all is well, it should look like this:


HAPPY DUMPING FOLKS!

[handscreate]

Nice write-up Rooster!!!

[CrackberryMike]

You are of great value to this forum; glad to know you!

[arab305]

nice write up rooster

[dmglakewood]

Wow, if people still are unable to remove their wallpapers using this tutorial they shouldn't be allowed to use a cell phone.

Great write up


Side Tip for Others

If you don't use voice activated dialing you can remove any of the files that contain VAD in the filename. This will remove voice activated dialing and free up even more memory.

[CrackberryMike]

Since this is for newbs you forgot to tell them (when) to hook up their phone to the computer...

[Rooster]

Originally Posted by CrackberryMike

Since this is for newbs you forgot to tell them (when) to hook up their phone to the computer...

Thanks Mike! You always have my back! Edited in...

[CrackberryMike]

Originally Posted by Rooster

Thanks Mike! You always have my back! Edited in...

And you know that

Again, between this guide and your Quick Launch flash, you are on fire today

[UKJay43]

My only comment is maybe you should insert a "Clean JL_Cmder Wipe" somewhere in those steps?

[Rooster]

Originally Posted by UKJay43

My only comment is maybe you should insert a "Clean JL_Cmder Wipe" somewhere in those steps?

Hey, I actually left that out on purpose but I did include Don's how to on upgrading OSes which has the wipe tute link in it.

I find that some OSes work well with a wipe while others work well as a stack install.

BTW, would you mind please editing your post and taking out the quote of my second post please? Makes this thread incredible longer than needed.

thanks!

[Seeknay747]

Nice Tutorial, I had this working when JRSCCivic98 first made his thread. It's a great thing to do prior to an OS Update and I highly recommend it.

Removing things to free space and utilities I'll never use is great, it gives me a clean feeling.

[Rooster]

Originally Posted by Seeknay747

Nice Tutorial, I had this working when JRSCCivic98 first made his thread. It's a great thing to do prior to an OS Update and I highly recommend it.

Removing things to free space and utilities I'll never use is great, it gives me a clean feeling.

Thanks... BTW JRSCCivic98 is a woman.

[sooks]

this is going to sound stupid but it wont let me download crackmem there is nothing to click on .. am i missing something ? ( i went to petes post and is says cracmem here and i cant click)

[Rooster]

LOL... the zip file with the crackmem is at the end of his post. It's attached.

Originally Posted by sooks

this is going to sound stupid but it wont let me download crackmem there is nothing to click on .. am i missing something ? ( i went to petes post and is says cracmem here and i cant click)