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[Q] SD Card Partition

Hi,
I am planning to partition my standard 4GB SD Card that comes with the Desire and reserve 512Mb for apps, I have the WWE Unbranded Stock Froyo 2.2.1 ROM and was wondering what tool is the best way of partitioning.
I have heard ROMmanager is the easiest way, but I do not know what extentsion to choose, Can someone help me?
Thank you.

You can either use Gparted or MiniTool Partitioner (both do the job) or you can do it via recovery (i suggest AmonRa).
You can find tut's on both mentioned applications here on xda or YT.

rom manager is the easiest but not the fastest partition setup.. i suggest gparted. create the boot disc and u have it for whenever u need it

Deeco7 said:
Hi,
I am planning to partition my standard 4GB SD Card that comes with the Desire and reserve 512Mb for apps, I have the WWE Unbranded Stock Froyo 2.2.1 ROM and was wondering what tool is the best way of partitioning.
I have heard ROMmanager is the easiest way, but I do not know what extentsion to choose, Can someone help me?
Thank you.
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The extensions would be best if you folow instuction and recomandations of the rom you are about to flash. not all are the same.

Thank you all for your reply's. I have standard stock 2.2 ROM as mentioned with ClockworkMod.
I can't get hold of Linux atm, so GParted is out of the question. Also I want to know what extension is best suited for my rom and card.
Many Thanks.

Sorry, need quick reply. Thanks.

Why to get hold of linux?
Download Gparted from their website: http://gparted.sourceforge.net/download.php

davebugyi said:
Why to get hold of linux?
Download Gparted from their website: http://gparted.sourceforge.net/download.php
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Okay thank you, but I unable to burn anything on a disk atm, so What other good alternatives are there?
And What is the best 'extended filesystem' would you recommend for my rom?

Sorry for double post. I have just read somewhere that partitioning SD Card for my ROM is useless as it won't detect it as an internal memory or something like that.
Could someone tell me a latest Fresh Stock Rom that has been modified in anyway and has the Data2SD/Apps2SD capability? Starburst?
Thank you!

[Q] Partitioning before flashing ROM?

I am a bit noob so go easy on me...
I have my wildfire rooted and wit CMD 7.1 RC but i whant to try other ROMS. The one I want is RUYMANCA 7.2.
In his post he talks about partitioning but i don't really understand how this should be done.
Do i do it after flashing or before?
Does the "a2sd" command does this automatically?
How can I do it?
Can someone give me a small step-by-step?
Thanks in advance

Partitioning is necessary only if you want to use apps2sd scripts.
You can do it from the rom manager or from the recovery. Or you can use pc utilities like "gparted live cd" to partition your memory card.
Sent from my Blade using XDA App

And to complement Bharat: it is not necessairy to install a2sd. It is a script that makes an ext-partition on your sdcard that can be used as an extention of the internal memory. So android will act as if its internal memory is expanded. This is usefull because really all apps can be put on the sd-card. Drawback is of course that your sdcard capacity will be less.
If you ever want to do that, you can easely partition your sdcard from the "advanced" menu in clockworkmod recovery.
Erwin

Thanks for the answers.
I will try that, then. I'm sure there is a thread that explains the partitioning process, i will try to find it.

Do I need to get S-OFF in order for A2SD to work properly ???
Would appreciate comments pls ...

MoTTTo said:
Would appreciate comments pls ...
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This should help.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/sho...m.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1233340

Can I get my HTC Desire to use the SD card as its app memory?

Any one know if I can get my HTC Desire to use the SD card as its app memory?
I don't mean app 2 SD, i mean a way of getting the handset to see the SD card and think its the internal app memory?

Root.
10char

ricksvill said:
Any one know if I can get my HTC Desire to use the SD card as its app memory?
I don't mean app 2 SD, i mean a way of getting the handset to see the SD card and think its the internal app memory?
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1. root it (alpharev/unrevoked)
2. s-off (revolutionary)
3. NAND backup the current ROM from recovery mode
4. flash custom HBoot based on your requirement (refer to table in alpharev.nl)
[by this you get more internal memory increased, maximum you can get
332Mb for data]
5. install custom ROM of your choice which uses different scripts to move apps
to sd (s2e, a2sd, data2ext, etc....)
6. NABD backup the newly installed custom ROM
7. partition SD card for Fat32 and EXT3 (1gb) using gparted
8. reflash it the custom rom or restore from the back
you can refer to rooting guide which is available in the xda forum, below url may also help you regarding custom roms
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=809328

What our sarcastic friend Terepin is trying to say is that you can't really use the SD card as an extension of your phone's internal memory without using an A2SD ROM.

TVTV said:
What our sarcastic friend Terepin is trying to say is that you can't really use the SD card as an extension of your phone's internal memory without using an A2SD ROM.
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Not to be too pedantic but data2sd too. Still needs root
Sent from my HTC Desire using XDA App

Data2sd, needs root. Now I got 1gb internal storage
Sent from my HTC Desire using XDA App

Thank you all...

ricksvill said:
Thank you all...
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Root your phone mate, and then use a RoM with data2SD If you want to stay with HTC sense then I recommend Droidzones RoMs.
This one is Sense 2.1
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1143456
And this one is Sense 1.0
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1045824
Note you will need a SD card class 4 and above, Read up about Gparted after you have Rooted your phone this will let you partition your Sd card Giving you upto 2GB internal Memory.
If your bored of HTC Sense, I recommend MIUI RoM its superb
Good luck

HUummm... why is it always so hard for me?
I tried to root with un Revoked which I have used in the past but that failed because I have 2.3.3 installed.
I then went back to my Froyo RUU but that failed because of the H Boot.
Finally I rooted with http://revolutionary.io and now need to sort myself out with a ROM.

Just a note: you don't need Gparted for ext partition. You can either format your entire card with CWM, or you can use free partition manager EASUS Partition Master Home to create ext3 partition and then convert it with alignement script from coolexe. It certainly saves time.

Terepin said:
Just a note: you don't need Gparted for ext partition. You can either format your entire card with CWM, or you can use free partition manager EASUS Partition Master Home to create ext3 partition and then convert it with alignement script from coolexe. It certainly saves time.
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Only down side to using recovery its max size is 512MB. EASUS dont like because its windows app, I find it best to use Gparted because its Linux witch android its self is based on.

ricksvill said:
HUummm... why is it always so hard for me?
I tried to root with un Revoked which I have used in the past but that failed because I have 2.3.3 installed.
I then went back to my Froyo RUU but that failed because of the H Boot.
Finally I rooted with http://revolutionary.io and now need to sort myself out with a ROM.
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Just give some Roms ago mate, you dont like you can always jump to another one. if its more space you want look for RoMs with data2sd or data2ext.

I repartitioned my sdcard using 4ExtRecovery. 1gb ext4, and128k swap. Brilliant themable recovery.
Sent from my HTC Desire using Tapatalk

shankly1985 said:
Just give some Roms ago mate, you dont like you can always jump to another one. if its more space you want look for RoMs with data2sd or data2ext.
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Hi everybody,
got the same problem as the person who started this thread with the memory issues. Done everything except install a custom rom, which I am about to do.
(note: currently 0n 2.3.3)
Currently have CM 7.1 downloaded on computer and going to install....BUT every instruction i see requires me to have rom manager/ clockworkmod recovery. HOWEVER, I can't install these because ''this app can't be installed in your country''. unfortunately used to this.
So does anyone by chance have any links to instructions or have instructions of how I can install this without downloading any apps, hopefully an idiot proof version.(Not worried about saving a recovery etc....phone is basically blank.)
Also would CM 7.1 be a good start?? Is there any easier rom to install that still has the apps2sd feature which is the primary point of doing all this( maybe miui).
Thanks in advance for any help.
Regards,
rkdeane

Everything you need is in the Desire Developement forum - STICKY!
You don't apps, just root (S-OFF is a good choice too) and custom recovery (like CWM, AmonRa).
Sent from my customized HTC Desire using TTP

[Q] Safest and reliable way to partition sd card to ext4?

Hi guys, just purchased a 32gb class 10 samsung micro sd card. Now i want to create a ext4 paritition on it, therefore i was wondering what is the most best and risk free way to do this? i have windows vista laptop.
P.s i understand there maybe various posts on this, but i am looking for a simple and quick method to do this without damaging the microsd card. thanks

The easiest way is to use 4EXT recovery - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1408936. It is very easy and fast with the SD partition tool.
Another way is using GParted, but I really suggest you to flash 4EXT - it's very good recovery with USB unbrick function (has already saved my Desire).

JamesXY said:
The easiest way is to use 4EXT recovery - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1408936. It is very easy and fast with the SD partition tool.
Another way is using GParted, but I really suggest you to flash 4EXT - it's very good recovery with USB unbrick function (has already saved my Desire).
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Is it possible you can give me a clear step by step guide for how to create the ext4 partition from scratch with this method please, theres too much complicated detail on that link. Thanks

OK, first thing - are you S-OFF and rooted?

Wow, there really are some lazy people in the world... Have you tried Googling "create Ext4 with Gparted??" That's the way I learnt, as well as some very basic research here.
It's really not that difficult. Backup your SD to your PC for safety sake.
Then...
Download Gparted, burn the ISO to a disc (or USB), boot computer from the disc (by pressing the "on" button, then F12 or whichever is applicable to your machine). There'll be a string of code that will appear on your screen (don't fret, you won't need to write a post here asking someone to fix your computer as this is normal), then select each of the default menu options until you are into Gparted. Browse thru each of the drop-down menus until you see your SD card (it will show as having approx 30gig storage, anything larger is likely your PC hard drive, which you do not want to mess with). Now, click on the big yellow bar and select resize partition. At this stage you are creating the FAT32 section, so you need to use some basic mathematics. If you want your EXT4 to be 1gig, you need to subtract 1 from 32 (the size of your shiny new card). The answer there is 31, btw. Drag the partition line from right to left until the numbers in the middle of the screen say "31,000". Right click and select "format to FAT32". Right click on the remaining partition section and select "Format to EXT4". Then at the bottom of screen you will see a big button that says "Start" (or something, I forget, this is all from memory...). Once done, hit exit and select reboot. Job is done.
Alternatively, you can install Mini Partition Wizard to your PC, open it and the steps are very similar to above. Gparted is the most preferred method though, used by the thousands of other people on this site who have posted countless how-to's and methods that are available for viewing by using the search button.
Also, you do not need to be rooted or S-Off to partition your card...but unless you are flashing custom software (which does require root), there really is no point in partitioning...
Sorry to sound like a snarky bastard, but after 272 posts, you should probably be familiar with finding things on this site by now.

777ace said:
Also, you do not need to be rooted or S-Off to partition your card...but unless you are flashing custom software (which does require root), there really is no point in partitioning...
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I was actually asking him if he is rooted/S-OFF because he needs the root and S-OFF to flash 4EXT easily (was going to describe the 4EXT way). Just a note.

JamesXY said:
I was actually asking him if he is rooted/S-OFF because he needs the root and S-OFF to flash 4EXT easily (was going to describe the 4EXT way). Just a note.
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OK, my bad.
As you were

You can also just use Partition Wizard Home Edition 7.0 (free for home users) on windows. i partitioned with this tool.
Just keep in mind, first the FAT32 as PRIMARY partition and then the EXT4 as PRIMARY partition. Otherwise it doesn't work. And ignore the warning about the 2de partition on the card not to be read on windows ;-)
To gain S-OFF on my desire with the latest official firmware i needed to use Revolutionary recoverytool 0.4pre3. Unrevoked found my firmware to be to new

Go with 4EXT. I used a couple of other options which - I do not know how - made it all wrong. Partitions were there, everything was in place, but the various AD2blahblah did not work. Then I tried formatting the whole card (16GB Samsung class 10) and repartitioning it with 4EXT and it worked like a charm

777ace said:
OK, my bad.
As you were
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No problem, your suggestion is good too .
@kuljit55: If you have root & S-OFF, you can download app called 4EXT Recovery Updater from http://4ext.net/ (the free version works too). After installing this, open it and choose Online install | upgrade. Check the device name and than select the recovery version you want (I use Beta 8 TOUCH). After you select this, new recovery will be flashed to your phone.
After doing this, you can go into recovery (turn off, turn on with VOL DOWN button held; wait for while and select RECOVERY using VOL buttons and POWER button to select), wait for 4EXT to load. After it loads, select Tools -> Partition SD.
A wizard will start, where you can chose size of EXT partitions, SWAP partition and rest is left as FAT32. The EXT file system is chosen at the end of the process.
You will see it's very easy .

Gparted or 4EXT Recovery. Using any other tool would be a waste of time.

You can also download 4ext recovery control from the market and flash 4ext recovery from within the app.

kuljit55 said:
Hi guys, just purchased a 32gb class 10 samsung micro sd card. Now i want to create a ext4 paritition on it, therefore i was wondering what is the most best and risk free way to do this? i have windows vista laptop.
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There is no risk whatever you do with your SD card. It's simple disk that you can format as many times as you want
Sent from my HTC Desire using xda premium

JamesXY said:
OK, first thing - are you S-OFF and rooted?
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Yes i am s-off and rooted.

kuljit55 said:
Yes i am s-off and rooted.
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Then follow this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=21505596&postcount=10

[Q] what non-SD ROM can I use? Probably GB

Hi,
I want to install a ROM which does NOT need a SD card partition. Can someone please advise me?
thanks
Paul

I believe mildwilds redux rom works without an ext partition. (someone correct me if im wrong).
Why dont you want an a partition though?...more space is always a good thing, no?

csjjpm said:
Hi,
I want to install a ROM which does NOT need a SD card partition. Can someone please advise me?
thanks
Paul
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Most ROMs require an sd card partition to make the most of app space, it's not too difficult as long as it's done correctly (using gparted or 4EXT recovery)
However, SuRoot's dGB ROM was specifically designed without an sd card partition. You can use traditional froyo apps2sd to utilise all of your sd card space without partitioning. (or you can flash an a2sd script separately if you do want to use a partition with it)
To make the most of that ROM, you need to be s-off and flash the custom hboot with 60MB /system. That way you get a much larger /data partition (375MB compared to only 147MB on stock)
Details are on his site

I'm selling my Desire
... it isn't how it sounds
I mean the phone!
I've already got a ROM with a partitioned SD card but I am going to flog my Desire on t'bay and want to get it to a non-SD ROM so it isn't too confusing for some unsuspecting buyer.
thanks for the advice
Paul

csjjpm said:
... it isn't how it sounds
I mean the phone!
I've already got a ROM with a partitioned SD card but I am going to flog my Desire on t'bay and want to get it to a non-SD ROM so it isn't too confusing for some unsuspecting buyer.
thanks for the advice
Paul
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Oh, ok. Just make sure you choose a suitable hboot that will leave lots of space on /data.

Well if ur selling the phone then i personaly would put it back to stock s-on, that way who ever buys it cant complain about anything.