A2EXT how to - myTouch 3G Slide Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

I totally forgot how its done.
Here is the link:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=791795&highlight=a2ext
which is the boot.img that i need??
also.. when I go in terminal and i hit "a2sd", information comes up say
Darktremor apps2SD 2.7.5.2
etc
etc
etc
So im not sure what to do.
(im trying the Salsa rom)

I don't think you will need to get another boot.img for the salsa rom since it has a2ext built-in. I don't know why, but it seems like the phone moves my apps and cache to sd on the first startup right after flashing. If you want to move your cache to sd, you can just type in su to get superuser permission first, then type a2sd cachesd into terminal emulator and it should start moving your cache. While you're at it, type a2sd check to see where your apps and cache are running from as well.

txdeathray said:
I don't think you will need to get another boot.img for the salsa rom since it has a2ext built-in. I don't know why, but it seems like the phone moves my apps and cache to sd on the first startup right after flashing. If you want to move your cache to sd, you can just type in su to get superuser permission first, then type a2sd cachesd into terminal emulator and it should start moving your cache. While you're at it, type a2sd check to see where your apps and cache are running from as well.
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Im doing it.. but its not working 100%
When i hit a2sd cachesd
It runs a few tests, and prints out a line saying "ext partition not mounted"
any ideas?
::EDIT::
Fixed it.
For anyone else who searches...
If you are partitioning with ROM MANAGER, select the partition size you like.. then on the 2nd option (18, 32, 64, etc)
Select different ones..
select one.. doesnt work, format sdcard, use rom manager again.. select another.

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Rom Manager [Partitioning SD][Question]

I partitioned my SDcard with RomManager
phone rebooted, out of an 8gb car.. not i have 6.89gb
I set
500mb
32 swap
The question is, after the phone reboots, I go into
Settings>>SDcard and Phone Storage>> and the Total memory still says 145, available 32
0_o??
Mytouch slide
Cyanogen 6.1
What do I do???
Did you enable apps2sd? If you did it right it should've put all the apps you had installed on the sd.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=791795
Go here for instructions.
PcFish said:
Did you enable apps2sd? If you did it right it should've put all the apps you had installed on the sd.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=791795
Go here for instructions.
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How do I enable apps to SD?
My SDcard is partitioned already..should I just follow the terminal commands on the link u gave me?
xologist said:
How do I enable apps to SD?
My SDcard is partitioned already..should I just follow the terminal commands on the link u gave me?
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pretty much.. just open terminal emulator app, type su and press enter, allow superuser permissions, then type a2sd cachesd and press enter, wait for the whole thing to finish and then reboot.. it should take a while depending on how many apps you have so dont freak out if it takes longer than usual... when it loads up you should have your data space back. then what i like to do is run fix permissions from rom manager as well, it helps avoiding force closes and such. good luck
etu_aty said:
pretty much.. just open terminal emulator app, type su and press enter, allow superuser permissions, then type a2sd cachesd and press enter, wait for the whole thing to finish and then reboot.. it should take a while depending on how many apps you have so dont freak out if it takes longer than usual... when it loads up you should have your data space back. then what i like to do is run fix permissions from rom manager as well, it helps avoiding force closes and such. good luck
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Don't forget he needs to download and flash the a2sd activator from clockwork. The zip file is in a thread (in the dev section for our phone), just DL it and follow the instructions in the post.
KCRic said:
Don't forget he needs to download and flash the a2sd activator from clockwork. The zip file is in a thread (in the dev section for our phone), just DL it and follow the instructions in the post.
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wait.. so do I need it, or can I just type the commands on the terminal?
xologist said:
wait.. so do I need it, or can I just type the commands on the terminal?
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In order to use apps2ext you have to flash the activator zip. If you're using CM 6.1 you don't need a custom boot.img so don't worry about that.
1. Partition you sdcard with an ext2 or ext ext3 partition
2. DL the activator zip and flash it in clockwork
3. Boot
4. Use the terminal emulator and type the commands *see bottom
5. It will reboot (may take a while)
6. Done
Code:
su [enter]
cd /system/bin/ [enter]
sh a2sd cachesd [enter]
KCRic said:
In order to use apps2ext you have to flash the activator zip. If you're using CM 6.1 you don't need a custom boot.img so don't worry about that.
1. Partition you sdcard with an ext2 or ext ext3 partition
2. DL the activator zip and flash it in clockwork
3. Boot
4. Use the terminal emulator and type the commands *see bottom
5. It will reboot (may take a while)
6. Done
Code:
su [enter]
cd /system/bin/ [enter]
sh a2sd cachesd [enter]
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I did as you said on your post above, I restarted the phone, went to "SD Card & Phone storage", im still getting
Total space: 145MB
Available space 100MB
(i set with rom manager to 500 =/ )
What could it be?
xologist said:
I did as you said on your post above, I restarted the phone, went to "SD Card & Phone storage", im still getting
Total space: 145MB
Available space 100MB
(i set with rom manager to 500 =/ )
What could it be?
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Did you move your apps to the sdcard? You might check them to make sure they're not still installed to the phone.
Also, 100MB sounds about right. That's what I have and I delete useless stuff (useless to me) so my ROM is smaller.
KCRic said:
Did you move your apps to the sdcard? You might check them to make sure they're not still installed to the phone.
Also, 100MB sounds about right. That's what I have and I delete useless stuff (useless to me) so my ROM is smaller.
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I thought if I formatted my sdcard to 500mb, i would have 500mb instead of 100..
no?
Please help me.
I can't partition my sd card. I'm using CM 6.1. I have tried several methods, both ROM Manager and AppsToSd apps don't do nothing when trying to perform the partitioning, after requested reboot everything's the same. Adb didn't work either, says not found. I even wiped and reflashed the Rom. What could be wrong? I know it's not the same issue but related, so not to create a separate thread.
SKAm69 said:
Please help me.
I can't partition my sd card. I'm using CM 6.1. I have tried several methods, both ROM Manager and AppsToSd apps don't do nothing when trying to perform the partitioning, after requested reboot everything's the same. Adb didn't work either, says not found. I even wiped and reflashed the Rom. What could be wrong? I know it's not the same issue but related, so not to create a separate thread.
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The issue in this thread has been solved.
You should copy that message and create a new thread. What you are doing right now is "Thread Hijacking" (taking over someone elses thread that might still need help)
anyhow.. post a new thread, i might reply with some info
xologist said:
I thought if I formatted my sdcard to 500mb, i would have 500mb instead of 100..
no?
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Well you do have 500MB but it won't show up anywhere. The ext partition can't be read by windows and your phone won't list it under the storage menu. I'm sure there's an app (Titanium backup) that will list your ext and show you used/free memory if you want to check to make sure it's there. Also you can type:
Code:
su
cd /system/bin/
a2sd sysinfo
or
a2sd diskspace (I think)
That will show you your ext size.
xologist said:
I thought if I formatted my sdcard to 500mb, i would have 500mb instead of 100..
no?
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the 100 is the space left on THE PHONE not the sdcard, since the ext is mounted but not exactly as it should then that space (the 500mb) is not showned there, just the space you have left in you /data partition (in the phone).
Looking at the space left it looks like you did it right and your apps are going to your ext partition so dont worry about it anymore

[Q] a2sd problems on ICS

Hey,
I've been using ICS (beta 0.4.2.1 now, beta 0.3.9 previously) and none of the a2sd scripts seem to be working. I tried to use the one you have to activate through adb, and today when I updated to 0.4.2.1 I chose another one from the installer. My phone still reports 148 MB of internal storage...
I've had a thorough search of similar threads, but you know how difficult it is to find any meaningful information on this forum; can someone please point me in the right direction? Thank you!
I flashed ICS and installed the bundled a2sd script and it worked like the script on Insertcoin. That is the system still displayed the data partition size of my hboot but the SD ext4 partition was utilised for apps. If you have titanium backup you can see the data usage on the home screen.
I also flashed amarullz script. This script did change the reported internal memory to my SD card partition size. I did not use it long so I can't comment on how it runs on s class 4 SD card.
Sent from my HTC Desire using XDA
You did not understand how A2SD works. It moves all apps (with A2SD+ also dalvik-cache) you install automatically to an EXT-partition (some of their data still remain in internal memory). But it does not increase / decrease the size of internal memory.
If you want to change the size of internal memory, you have to use a script which moves the whole /data-partition to an EXT-partition. The size of this partition is then the size of your internal memory. The name of this scripts is DATA2SD / DATA2EXT.
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Did you ever get a fix for your problem?
I have something similar. Was running 0.3.9. and decided for a couple days ago to upgrade to a newer edition. Wiped data/factory reset, wiped cached and dalvik-cache, and installed the new version.
Used stock everything, activated a2sd and tried to start and install some apps from google play. Got a message that it was not sufficient space.
Did get titanium installed, and that reports the different "drives" correctly, but I still don't get it to work as it should. If I try to install from play, it says not sufficient space, even if I try to restore from titanium, still no luck.
Anyone got any ideas?
Start Terminal. Type:
su
a2sd install
yes (move dalvik-cache)
no (don't move appdata) (yes will make device slower)
yes (restart)
After reboot you have more space, but don't see it.
Start terminal
su
a2sd diskspace
gives the size of your sd-ext and how much is used
arsvendg said:
If I try to install from play, it says not sufficient space, even if I try to restore from titanium, still no luck.
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Same problem here. I tried to wipe caches and even recreated the partitions but still no luck with the stock a2sd.
robla1000 said:
Start Terminal. Type:
su
a2sd install
yes (move dalvik-cache)
no (don't move appdata) (yes will make device slower)
yes (restart)
After reboot you have more space, but don't see it.
Start terminal
su
a2sd diskspace
gives the size of your sd-ext and how much is used
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Just wondering. Isn't the whole idea with the as2d to move the appdata to the sd-card?
arsvendg said:
Just wondering. Isn't the whole idea with the as2d to move the appdata to the sd-card?
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App and appdata are different things:
The App it's the "core" and are loaded in the RAM when you start them, so if you move them to sdcard you get a slowdown only on the boot of the app itself
The Appdata it's the data created and used by the program to run, likes databases and so; if you move it to the sdcard you get a slowdown 'cause the program continuosly try to access it.
someone correct me if I'm wrong, i'm still learning the stuff
Long story short: normal A2SD+ methods (like DarkTremor or m2sd) only move a part of /data, linking the files; you will NOT see the increased space but your Apps will occupy less memory.
Data2sd method like data2sd or Amarullz A2SDX will "swap" the ext space with the internal data memory, giving you a visible increase in your internal space.
TL;DR if you have a fast SD card you can go for the latter, else stick to m2sd wich is a new and good method to move application!
For partitioning, I suggest you to use 4ext touch recovery, you can install it on your phone from 4ext.net and flash your new recovery directly from your phone (you need to have S-OFF!); after you have your new recovery flashed:
make a backup of your SD card data (you have to format it)
Reboot in recovery
Go to "Tools"
"partition sd card ->"
"Remove all partitions and start from scratch"
Now you have to set, in order, you primary ext dimension, your secondary ext dimension and the swap dimension
I usually go for - 1st ext: 1024 -2nd ext: 0 - swap: 0
Select ext4 for your first ext partition
Now you are ready to use wathever a2sd method you want.
Hope this will help you!
Regards,
Ryther
Ahh I'm just going to leave this here.
All the ICS Devs have done a great job - Kudos to them.
But if you want a bugfree ROM which works well, for now - GIVE UP on ICS.
Go back to CM7 - it'll do you good.
Don't give up on ICS because SOME people have issues. I've ran an ICS build with a2sd working just fine no bugs whatsoever. I have not tried a data2ext script on an ICS build though so I don't know about that.

[Q] Apps2sd not working! Please help!

It's the second time I try to configure my phone for Apps2SD, and it just doesn't seem to work! I've got a HTC Desire GSM, running MIUI 2.4.13. This time i've configured my phone to Apps2SD following the guide in this thread: http://miuiandroid.com/community/th...tall-of-miui-with-enough-room-for-apps.15808/
I did everything just like he said, and with regards to the partitions, I allocated 1024MB to one partition, 0 to the next partition, and 512MB for the swap partition. Then I chose EXT3. But there is no diference in my storage... I still only have 29MB free (out of 105MB) after installing apps.
Please help! What am doing wrong? This is really frustrating me..!
In order to work properly, the partitions must be created in this order: fat32, ext4, swap. Did you created them in this way? I suggest also to make partitions on your sd-card with gparted live or 4ext recovery (search this in the development section).
If you did it like that, in miui you have to enable a2sd:
download terminal emulator from market.
Type:
su
(enter)
a2sd reinstall
(enter)
(the phone after a while reboots)
if you want to move also dalvik to have more space (but less performance) type in emulator:
su
(enter)
a2sd cachesd
paolo-red1 said:
In order to work properly, the partitions must be created in this order: fat32, ext4, swap. Did you created them in this way? I suggest also to make partitions on your sd-card with gparted live or 4ext recovery (search this in the development section).
If you did it like that, in miui you have to enable a2sd:
download terminal emulator from market.
Type:
su
(enter)
a2sd reinstall
(enter)
(the phone after a while reboots)
if you want to move also dalvik to have more space (but less performance) type in emulator:
su
(enter)
a2sd cachesd
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I've tried both terminal codes. Something is definitely working, because I've installed all the apps I used to have before and a few more, without moving anything to the SD card, and I've still got 27MB out of ~150MB.
Question is: If all the apps are stored on the SD card, why does the internal memory keep running out as I install more apps?
liranh said:
I've tried both terminal codes. Something is definitely working, because I've installed all the apps I used to have before and a few more, without moving anything to the SD card, and I've still got 27MB out of ~150MB.
Question is: If all the apps are stored on the SD card, why does the internal memory keep running out as I install more apps?
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It's normal. A2sd move app (and dalvik if you type cachesd), but app's data remain in internal. If you need more space you have to choose data2sd script, it uses ext partition like internal, but affecting performance, overall if you have a low class SD-card. The best choice is to move app and, if you need more space, to move dalvik. Darktremor's a2sd is the first, most solid and stable script to do this, and it does very well.
paolo-red1 said:
It's normal. A2sd move app (and dalvik if you type cachesd), but app's data remain in internal. If you need more space you have to choose data2sd script, it uses ext partition like internal, but affecting performance, overall if you have a low class SD-card. The best choice is to move app and, if you need more space, to move dalvik. Darktremor's a2sd is the first, most solid and stable script to do this, and it does very well.
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Okay that makes a lot of sense, thank you.
I've got a class 6 microSD card. Is that good enough for data2sd? And how do I go about doing it? Am I going to need to wipe and partition all over again, or is the current configuration I've got sufficient?
liranh said:
Okay that makes a lot of sense, thank you.
I've got a class 6 microSD card. Is that good enough for data2sd? And how do I go about doing it? Am I going to need to wipe and partition all over again, or is the current configuration I've got sufficient?
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Yes, class 6 is good. I have it too. But use data2sd only if you need more space. If you don't, don't use it, your phone may lag, have less responsiveness, etc..
You can find MIUI-XJ in developer section that has data2sd implemented.
Also you can try other script like m2sd by dk_zero-cool and xa2sdx by amarullz.
I never use install them separatly, so read instructions in their trhead.
Maybe you have only to wipe dalvik and cache but I am not sure.
paolo-red1 said:
Yes, class 6 is good. I have it too. But use data2sd only if you need more space. If you don't, don't use it, your phone may lag, have less responsiveness, etc..
You can find MIUI-XJ in developer section that has data2sd implemented.
Also you can try other script like m2sd by dk_zero-cool and xa2sdx by amarullz.
I never use install them separatly, so read instructions in their trhead.
Maybe you have only to wipe dalvik and cache but I am not sure.
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Okay perfect. Thanks again for all your help

[Q] Move cache (not dalvik cache) to sd-ext?

I tried stock a2sd with Y, Y, Y and after installing a load of apps it says "Insufficient storage available" for each new app (apart from a few small apps dotted around the middle of the sea of Insufficient storage available errors). Titanium Backup says that every partition has loads of free space.
In recovery it says the "Cache" partition is nearly full. How can I move this to the sd-ext partition (not the dalvik cache)?
Also, does stock a2sd with Y, Y, Y, do the same thing as data2sd and do I need to do a2sd install each time I install a new app?
Not 100% sure but if ur s-off rooted etc u can use terminal emulator from market and type
su
cachesd
Maybe someone can confirm this as i hav'nt used it myself but seen it in another post
Sent from my HTC Desire
Thanks but I already tried that - it seems to only move the dalvik cache.
maybe this will help
http://www.google.ie/url?sa=t&rct=j..._umVDA&usg=AFQjCNGWhD-cvvnyhZ8edSu7lhvb3UVryA
or try here
http://www.google.ie/url?sa=t&rct=j...t6CXDA&usg=AFQjCNH4BDsehxz01xYhghyEKjNzYbhSYA
Thanks. In the second link you posted I found this post, that explains you need to install Darktremor Apps2SD. Can this be used with stock A2SD, or do I need to start a fresh? It does look like you need to start a fresh because of overlapping commands and it has the same commands as stock A2SD anyway.
I have an sd-ext partition - will the script move it to there or the SD card and will I have to run it each time I install a new app?
I did try searching the forums and Google with different terms, but I couldn't find anything.
EDIT: It only mentions the Dalvik Cache, NOT the Cache in the Darktremor Apps2SD link below. I'll try it, but it looks like it's back to square one. Says here: "cachesd - Moves Dalvik cache files to the ext2/ext3/ext4 partition on your secure digital card. Creates Dalvik Cache to SD flag."
EDIT2: I found here that using Mount2SD there's an option to move the Cache when it's too small! But I can't find a download link.
EDIT3: Found it!
Cache - m2sd cache <enable/disable/auto>
By enabling this option, the script will link /sd-ext/cache to the /cache location. This is useful if your cache partition is to small to download big apps from market.
If you don't have an sd-ext partition, the cache will be linked to /data/cache instead.
Also by setting the auto option instead of enable, the script will only remount the cache if the nand cache is below 40mb.
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Wrong post.

[Q] Installing/activating a2sd on Mildwild 5.1 on Desire?

What the title says.
Fully rooted phone, sd card partitioned with 512mbyte ext, and CWM 4.0.1.4.
I keep running out of memory when installing apps, so I'm guessing a2sd isn't "on". What do I do?
blesavidanac said:
What the title says.
Fully rooted phone, sd card partitioned with 512mbyte ext, and CWM 4.0.1.4.
I keep running out of memory when installing apps, so I'm guessing a2sd isn't "on". What do I do?
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Hi,
You can just install the croniccorey's INT2EXT+ from link
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1716124
Good luck.
iyigit said:
Hi,
You can just install the croniccorey's INT2EXT+ from link
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1716124
Good luck.
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To my understanding, MildWild comes with a built-in a2sd feature. I just can't figure out how to activate it.
blesavidanac said:
To my understanding, MildWild comes with a built-in a2sd feature. I just can't figure out how to activate it.
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Bump.
I'm not sure if a2sd is enabled by default in Mildwild. You can try to install something like Quick System Info app which shows you A2SD storage if exists. If you won't see A2SD storage here, it's most probably inactive. Then download Terminal Emulator and follow those steps:
1) run Terminal Emulator
2) type 'su' a press enter
3) allow root access in the popup query
4) type 'a2sd install' and press enter
5) reply to questions in this order - y n y (dalvik to card - yes, data to card - no, reboot - yes)
6) you're done
rudiik said:
I'm not sure if a2sd is enabled by default in Mildwild. You can try to install something like Quick System Info app which shows you A2SD storage if exists. If you won't see A2SD storage here, it's most probably inactive. Then download Terminal Emulator and follow those steps:
1) run Terminal Emulator
2) type 'su' a press enter
3) allow root access in the popup query
4) type 'a2sd install' and press enter
5) reply to questions in this order - y n y (dalvik to card - yes, data to card - no, reboot - yes)
6) you're done
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Thanks!
Quick System Info says 473mb (441mb free) A2SD storage. Terminal emulator says "a2sd not found". Is there a feature to check if it IS already enabled and working?
EDIT: Settings -> Storage -> Internal storage tells me there's only 148mb total space, so something isn't working.
blesavidanac said:
Thanks!
Quick System Info says 473mb (441mb free) A2SD storage. Terminal emulator says "a2sd not found". Is there a feature to check if it IS already enabled and working?
EDIT: Settings -> Storage -> Internal storage tells me there's only 148mb total space, so something isn't working.
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i got the same problem and same rom it says 1750 mb a2sd is free but he cant seem to find it ...
i will try to change rom and update here i just hope its not a partition problem(i will try mildwild 5.2 first than i will try others)
Edit:mildwild 5.2 does the same problem i am going to try a diffrent rom now prbably old miui version
Edit2:the a2sd works pefect with the old miui so it is a rom problem we should notify to the developer of mildwild
blesavidanac said:
Thanks!
Quick System Info says 473mb (441mb free) A2SD storage. Terminal emulator says "a2sd not found". Is there a feature to check if it IS already enabled and working?
EDIT: Settings -> Storage -> Internal storage tells me there's only 148mb total space, so something isn't working.
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your A2SD appears to be working to an extent, but only used 32MB. you should use a better app like 'diskusage' to browse all your partitions, and check the apks are stored on the sd-ext
your internal storage only reads 148MB total because you are still on stock hboot (probably also still s-on?) this means you currently have 250MB system size, but your rom system size is only ~140MB and you're wasting 110MB.
you should be s-off with cm7r2 hboot to maximise space (145MB system, wastes only ~5MB, bigger 287MB internal memory)
depending on the A2SD script, your internal memory still won't appear as "internal + ext partition" or "148MB + 512MB" in your case. your internal should be used for app data and dalvik cache if it fits, and app apk's in sd-ext. you shouldnt have to manually 'move to sd' either.
recommend further reading here.
512MB partition is also quite small, i'd recommend at least 1GB, no more than 1.5GB. partition should be made with gparted or 4ext recovery only.
xzfzx said:
i got the same problem and same rom it says 1750 mb a2sd is free but he cant seem to find it ...
i will try to change rom and update here i just hope its not a partition problem(i will try mildwild 5.2 first than i will try others)
Edit:mildwild 5.2 does the same problem i am going to try a diffrent rom now prbably old miui version
Edit2:the a2sd works pefect with the old miui so it is a rom problem we should notify to the developer of mildwild
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the rom should have a built in method of A2SD, you may need to activate it, search the thread. others use different scripts like int2ext.
the same applies though, you should be s-off with cm7r2 hboot to maximise space. check everything using 'diskusage'
eddiehk6 said:
your A2SD appears to be working to an extent, but only used 32MB. you should use a better app like 'diskusage' to browse all your partitions, and check the apks are stored on the sd-ext
your internal storage only reads 148MB total because you are still on stock hboot (probably also still s-on?) this means you currently have 250MB system size, but your rom system size is only ~140MB and you're wasting 110MB.
you should be s-off with cm7r2 hboot to maximise space (145MB system, wastes only ~5MB, bigger 287MB internal memory)
depending on the A2SD script, your internal memory still won't appear as "internal + ext partition" or "148MB + 512MB" in your case. your internal should be used for app data and dalvik cache if it fits, and app apk's in sd-ext. you shouldnt have to manually 'move to sd' either.
recommend further reading here.
512MB partition is also quite small, i'd recommend at least 1GB, no more than 1.5GB. partition should be made with gparted or 4ext recovery only.
the rom should have a built in method of A2SD, you may need to activate it, search the thread. others use different scripts like int2ext.
the same applies though, you should be s-off with cm7r2 hboot to maximise space. check everything using 'diskusage'
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there is no really need to change worlds now as i said on a old rom of miui the a2sd works fine and it does need to be activated with th terminal
in mildwild 5 it did work too but i cant download it anymore so i cant check...if i am going to the terminal in mildwild rom and do this:
$su
#a2sd check
a2sd not found
#a2sd install
a2sd not found
#exit
$exit
this is from my memory i am not sure if the output is accurate but still...
any way if i was in s on and no ext4 recovery for almost 3 years with this phone and alot of diffrent roms that used a2sd and it worked perfectly fine like the old version of miui i am using right now so i dont feel a need to change it but...i might listen to you anyway because i have a spare time XD
so can you give me a link to a guide of ext4 recovery and s off (i did look for an old guide i saw here but i cant seem to find it i am not that lazy!) i will stay with stock hboot for now...(i do use simple roms i am not going to move from GB for now because they are the most stable roms and a2sd method is good enough for my needs(i might not be so involved in pros or cons of other methods but this one is the simplest isnt it?))
(sorry for my bad english thank you for your reply)
eddiehk6 said:
your A2SD appears to be working to an extent, but only used 32MB. you should use a better app like 'diskusage' to browse all your partitions, and check the apks are stored on the sd-ext
your internal storage only reads 148MB total because you are still on stock hboot (probably also still s-on?) this means you currently have 250MB system size, but your rom system size is only ~140MB and you're wasting 110MB.
you should be s-off with cm7r2 hboot to maximise space (145MB system, wastes only ~5MB, bigger 287MB internal memory)
depending on the A2SD script, your internal memory still won't appear as "internal + ext partition" or "148MB + 512MB" in your case. your internal should be used for app data and dalvik cache if it fits, and app apk's in sd-ext. you shouldnt have to manually 'move to sd' either.
recommend further reading here.
512MB partition is also quite small, i'd recommend at least 1GB, no more than 1.5GB. partition should be made with gparted or 4ext recovery only.
the rom should have a built in method of A2SD, you may need to activate it, search the thread. others use different scripts like int2ext.
the same applies though, you should be s-off with cm7r2 hboot to maximise space. check everything using 'diskusage'
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Thanks for the reply.
I haven't really had time to look into until now. I was s-off, but with stock hboot. Flashed cm7r2 and I now have ~280mb free! So that's step one. I'll continue searching for a solution to the sd2ext or a2sd or whatever it is, though. It should be built-in. Going to play around with it a bit, and see if there's something I can do. If not, I'll ask another question!
Thanks for helping out! It can get a little confusing, all this.

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