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[Q] APPS2SD on Fresh 3.2.0.0 (Froyo)

I've done a search on the forums here, and haven't been able to come to a solid answer on this... I went completely App crazy and ended up almost filling my Evo's internal Storage. I used sdmove to move whatever apps supported move to SD over to the SD card. Now I have about 68mb of storage left, but I feel like that too will run out quickly.
Will APPS2SD allow me to move apps that don't nativly support Froyo's Move to SD over to the SD card? Would it have any ill effects on the phone?
If it's safe to set up, how would I go about setting APPS2SD up? Do I just partition the card with an ext partition via RA recovery?

DeMiNe0 said:
I've done a search on the forums here, and haven't been able to come to a solid answer on this... I went completely App crazy and ended up almost filling my Evo's internal Storage. I used sdmove to move whatever apps supported move to SD over to the SD card. Now I have about 68mb of storage left, but I feel like that too will run out quickly.
Will APPS2SD allow me to move apps that don't nativly support Froyo's Move to SD over to the SD card? Would it have any ill effects on the phone?
If it's safe to set up, how would I go about setting APPS2SD up? Do I just partition the card with an ext partition via RA recovery?
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that is correct. after you partition your sd card go into terminal emulator and type a2sd check. It will tell you if it is working. Next type a2sd help. That will show you all the commands and descriptions
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Also you can move the davlink cache too the sd card and that frees up a lot of space too.
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stangdriverdoug said:
Also you can move the davlink cache too the sd card and that frees up a lot of space too.
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How does one go about doing that?

DeMiNe0 said:
How does one go about doing that?
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Type "a2sd help". This will give u a list of all commands that apps2d has to offer. Type "a2sd cachesd" to move David to your SD partition.
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OK, so I enabled ap2sd, and moved the cache over to SD. WOW, that gave alot of space. Before I moved the cache, I also noticed that my space boosted up to over 200mb. Does this mean all my apps were allready moved over to the SDCard? If so, does that also mean that all my apps will be installed to the SDcard from now on?
I just wanna make sure that I don't manually need to move them, and If I do, I need to figure out how I do that. ap2sd help didn't tell me how to manually move apps, so I am assuming its all done automatically now.

DeMiNe0 said:
OK, so I enabled ap2sd, and moved the cache over to SD. WOW, that gave alot of space. Before I moved the cache, I also noticed that my space boosted up to over 200mb. Does this mean all my apps were allready moved over to the SDCard? If so, does that also mean that all my apps will be installed to the SDcard from now on?
I just wanna make sure that I don't manually need to move them, and If I do, I need to figure out how I do that. ap2sd help didn't tell me how to manually move apps, so I am assuming its all done automatically now.
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Bumping this thread. I'd like to know that answer to your question as well.

The apps are moved automatically....also there are commands that will move the apps from the sd card to int. Memory And back If you choose. And finally you can type in a2sd diskspace and and it will tell you the amount of space being used in the partition.
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[q] (q)how to increase the internal memory of sgy

I have heard that it is possible to increase the internal memory of an android phone by using sd memory....if it is possible then how can i do it in sgy....pls any one reply i have 8gb sd card

Use link 2sd
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sambathpkr said:
I have heard that it is possible to increase the internal memory of an android phone by using sd memory....if it is possible then how can i do it in sgy....pls any one reply i have 8gb sd card
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u can try partitioning the MMC go DL the CWM for s-gt5360 then boot into it
you'll see an option there, 'advance options'
go there and you'll see the partition SD card.
next thing to do is have your apps transferred to your ext.
use darktremors/a2sd/link2sd. any or titanium backup.
im using romtoolbox for the apps2sd.
hope it helped

der u go.. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1432459

i use titanium backup pro (root and super user permission) newest version, in the batch menu there's a function to move user's data to sd card. And u can still use the apps like a charm without the risk of having any error like losing widget at all.

sambathpkr said:
I have heard that it is possible to increase the internal memory of an android phone by using sd memory....if it is possible then how can i do it in sgy....pls any one reply i have 8gb sd card
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It'll surly helps you...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1634481

you can use data-2sd mod. check my sig.

Use a2sd
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[Q] Galaxy W internal and external sd card question

Hello,
I have a galaxy SL, and my brother is going to get a galaxy W.
In SL there is a non removable internal sd card(small), and I can add external sd card.
The main problem with this configuration is that with normal phone without rooting, I can only move the applications to internal sd card(small) using different apps or from settings screen, but I can not move the applications to the external sd card.
Does galaxy w has the same problematic configuration?
Best Regards,
Abdalla

Hi there..
In my experience, the opposite is the case.
Apps can be moved, using Android native manual Apps2SD or the Auto GUI App2SD, free from Market.
Apps can only be moved to External SD card......Internal USB/Storage is for Data, Music, Pics, etc.
Phone Memory for Apps is quite big, 1G, so it will take a while to fill this with Apps.
However, some ROMs have utilized a memory mount point swap, which can be useful if you want to use Internal USB/SD for apps!!!
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nihongasukidesu said:
Hello,
I have a galaxy SL, and my brother is going to get a galaxy W.
In SL there is a non removable internal sd card(small), and I can add external sd card.
The main problem with this configuration is that with normal phone without rooting, I can only move the applications to internal sd card(small) using different apps or from settings screen, but I can not move the applications to the external sd card.
Does galaxy w has the same problematic configuration?
Best Regards,
Abdalla
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I use link2sd but first you have to make partition using minitool partition..
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stpdkid said:
I use link2sd but first you have to make partition using minitool partition..
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That's a good app OK....you can use FAT32 partition AFAIK
but I remember it was used before Froyo gave the ability to move Apps to SD....which is improved now with GB.....and when ICS comes there will be moving to any Storage..
It has the ability to force move Apps which are not designed to be moved....sometimes for good reasons!!
When I had a ZTE Blade I also used Dark Tremors A2SD.....which moved Apps and Dalvik, etc to sd-ext 1G. partition.....
but I don't think it works on this phone.
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irishpancake said:
That's a good app OK....you can use FAT32 partition AFAIK
but I remember it was used before Froyo gave the ability to move Apps to SD....which is improved now with GB.....and when ICS comes there will be moving to any Storage..
It has the ability to force move Apps which are not designed to be moved....sometimes for good reasons!!
When I had a ZTE Blade I also used Dark Tremors A2SD.....which moved Apps and Dalvik, etc to sd-ext 1G. partition.....
but I don't think it works on this phone.
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yepp..use fat32.
last time I use it, it works but everytime I restart my wonder some apps can't open(apps that.i link), but it will be opened only if you reboot from link2sd..
yes it will force move apps but we can uncheck the re-link or unlink so the apps still in the internal,..for me, I used to install apps that not designed to be move first, and then install link2sd..
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Thank you for your replies
From my understanding from irishpancake reply, there is no need of swapping storages or external apps to move the application (that support move2sd feature) to the external sd card, which is great.
I had to swap mount points for my galaxy SL to do the same thing, but my brother is not into rooting/hacking stuff.
Thanks very much, and please correct me if I am wrong.

Don't forget App2SD App free from Market will notify you when movable App downloaded.....
https://market.android.com/details?id=mobi.infolife.app2sd
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stpdkid said:
I use link2sd but first you have to make partition using minitool partition..
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Hi there..
I'm confused.. Can anyone show the way how to do the partition step-by-step..
Besides, I'm glad to join ya'll..

nalee said:
Hi there..
I'm confused.. Can anyone show the way how to do the partition step-by-step..
Besides, I'm glad to join ya'll..
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Hey there "confused" nalee!!
First question: you wanna partition ur External SD for why??
Have you run out of space on phone Internal Memory for Apps??
Second question: Have you tried moving Apps to External SD using the native Apps2SD which we have??
It is easy peezy.....and you don't need to create partition on ur External SD. If you wanna make it easier again, why not try App2SD, free from Market, which will notify you when Apps can be moved.
Or Gemini App Manager, which has the same function, plus a whole lot more!!!!
But, if you just wanna try out partitioning your SD, take a look at Link2SD web page.....
http://www.link2sd.info/description
You will need to D/L Minitool Partition Manager, if you got Windoze, or GParted tool for Linux.
You take responsibility for your own phone, so if you Brick or damage, no blame to me or Link2SD..
OK...
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Well Irishpancake, that was helpful enough.. but does it mean that there's no way to link any file to apps which is save in External Sd..? You know how huge the games file are... It's Like every I wanna play the games, I have to move the file to Usb-Storage, then play the game.. Do I have to do this all the time...?
I'm sorry if I'm too not understand since I changed Smsg W from Smsg Ace..
Bytheway, thanks alot...

nalee said:
Well Irishpancake, that was helpful enough.. but does it mean that there's no way to link any file to apps which is save in External Sd..? You know how huge the games file are... It's Like every I wanna play the games, I have to move the file to Usb-Storage, then play the game.. Do I have to do this all the time...?
I'm sorry if I'm too not understand since I changed Smsg W from Smsg Ace..
Bytheway, thanks alot...
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There is a manual way on rooted phone~
if you can run "Terminal Emulator" app on the phone and rooted:
1) su <-- run command as root
2) mount -o bind /sdcard/external_sd/<your directory with data files> /sdcard/<empty directory that will be used by your app>
or you can try this app "Directory Bind"
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1410262&highlight=directory+bind
which actually do the same thing.

AdliHebat said:
There is a manual way on rooted phone~
if you can run "Terminal Emulator" app on the phone and rooted:
1) su <-- run command as root
2) mount -o bind /sdcard/external_sd/<your directory with data files> /sdcard/<empty directory that will be used by your app>
or you can try this app "Directory Bind"
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1410262&highlight=directory+bind
which actually do the same thing.
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I am do glad you answer that question!!!!
Coz I have no idea.....
that App looks very good.
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irishpancake said:
Don't forget App2SD App free from Market will notify you when movable App downloaded.....
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We have the phone now, but it is not like what I understood at all.
That is really a problem.
The app2sd has 3 tabs (on phone, on sd card, phone only)
The on sd card tab shows the small total 1.7 GB internal card, and there is no tab for the external 16 GB card.
Does it mean there is no easy way to move the applications to the big 16GB memory?

nihongasukidesu said:
We have the phone now, but it is not like what I understood at all.
That is really a problem.
The app2sd has 3 tabs (on phone, on sd card, phone only)
The on sd card tab shows the small total 1.7 GB internal card, and there is no tab for the external 16 GB card.
Does it mean there is no easy way to move the applications to the big 16GB memory?
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Abdalla friend......
The App2SD app is misreporting.....
It assumes /mnt/sdcard is the external SD.....
and reports what it finds!!!!
But, if you select any App shown in the "On Phone" tab.....
and then select "Move to SD card" Option......
Your App will go to External SD in the
/mnt/sdcard/external_sd/.android_secure folder!!!!
App2SD is simply executing the native Android GB Apps to SD.....
The only useful function this app has is to Notify when Downloaded App can be moved......ensure you enable this in settings.
The actual moving is done by the native system move Apps function!!!
So, I would advise if you are manually moving all Apps, there is a "Move All' function!!!!
Also, can I recommend Storage Analyzer app, free from Market....
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.levelokment.storageanalyser
It is the only app I know of which allows you to see what is on the .android_secure folder from your phone, without needing to mount on your PC or Laptop.
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irishpancake said:
Also, can I recommend Storage Analyzer app, free from Market....
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.levelokment.storageanalyser
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Thank you for this tip, it is very nice app, really, but too much FC in the latest version

_jis_ said:
Thank you for this tip, it is very nice app, really, but too much FC in the latest version
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Never had a FC with Storage Analyzer.....
but perhaps it happens
I agree, it is a nice App.....
and very informative....
Thanx for ur thanx!!!!!
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Apps2sd is just moving the apps on SD card, but this SD card is just the usb storage only not the external sd card

irishpancake said:
Never had a FC with Storage Analyzer...
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For example use the three pattern button in the top right corner and try to show latest changes or about repeately.

_jis_ said:
For example use the three pattern button in the top right corner and try to show latest changes or about repeately.
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You have found a bug.....
It will FC after display of "What's new" page......V 0.9.1.
It does happen, but normal app usage is OK, it does what it says it does......
I would report that bug to the Dev!!
I'd say it is easily fixed.
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pao9195 said:
Apps2sd is just moving the apps on SD card, but this SD card is just the usb storage only not the external sd card
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You are incorrect if you are talking about app App2SD.....
or even if you are talking about Android native Apps2SD.......
and you have normal memory Mount Points.....
not modified "vold.fstab" as in some custom ROM's....
If you can show otherwise It would be helpful!!!
BTW.....you should not give out information unless you know it is correct.....
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[Q] App2sd

Just got the Note2 coming from sprint s2.
I'm not yet rooted, so I installed app2sd, got a 32gb SanDisk.
When I open and try to move app (any app) to sdcard, there is no option to move app to sd.??
Do I have to be rooted, or sdcard not formatted correctly?
My storage does show my sdcard, and camera does snap into sd... So, I'm missing something... Do I have to be rooted to move apps to sd?

Make sure your sd is formated to fat32 instead of exfat. Try that first and then go from there.
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I tought that this option has been blocked with all current samsung devices?
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Check out this YouTube video. Hope I helped.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QUF7R0mmk00

Jerry D said:
Check out this YouTube video. Hope I helped.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QUF7R0mmk00
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From stock, this options is no longer available. There are, however, programs that can trick android into doing this.

So what you guys are saying is, without root we can't move any apps to sd?

Alex1x said:
So what you guys are saying is, without root we can't move any apps to sd?
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It seems that way. I haven't been able to find a way to do it. I'll root this weekend.

The biggest reason native app2sd does not work is your /sdcard is internal memory, /sdcard and /data are the same partition so moving from /data to /sdcard is pointless. This was done to remove the need for apps2sd. I suggest directory bind application to symlink large app folders so the data resides on /mnt/extSdCard but the app can stilll look for it on /sdcard.
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SkyPhone said:
It seems that way. I haven't been able to find a way to do it. I'll root this weekend.
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Could you update this post once rooted and let me know if option "move to sd" shows up...

Alex1x said:
Could you update this post once rooted and let me know if option "move to sd" shows up...
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No, the App2sd doesn't just show up as an option even after rooting. Even with after being rooted the only way that I know how to App2sd is by using the script shown in that video. Yes, the script method did worked for me. With the script method it is one way to App2sd only. You don't get to choose which app goes where. No script - apps go to internal memory. With script - apps go to SD card.

Not apps to SD but Gameloft games to SD.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.slf.ListglApp
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Get App2sd to work on Jelly Bean 4.1
If you own a Samsung Galaxy S3 or Note 2, or perhaps a HTC Evo 4g LTE (One X w/ microsd slot), then you might try this app.
EVEN NEXUS :laugh: users can use this app to save apps to a flash Drive
play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.devasque.fmount&feature=also_installed
YES you do have to be rooted for this to work.
Also if you have large Gameloft games or Gun Bros and other large data games, the this app may be for you:
[play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.slf.ListglApp&rdid=com.slf.ListglApp&rdot=1
This may free enough memory for what you need but be a little less complicated. There is a video on the Play Store for this app showing how to use it.
Directory bind is another option, but I am not familiar with it yet. Hope this helps.
P.s. Just so there's no confusion to the Title, these do not make the actual "App2sd" app or "AppMgr III" work. These are simply a way around Google's Changes.

way to have apps to sd besides SM?

does anyone have a more stable way to install apps to the SD besides script manager? that works horribly for me

Try the link 2 sd.
But you may create a partition in your sd card first before you can use it though.
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hmm ill try it because the scripts randomly worked on boot, randomly stopped working, the camera went haywire ugh to many problems

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chessx said:
hmm ill try it because the scripts randomly worked on boot, randomly stopped working, the camera went haywire ugh to many problems
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Your phone? What is it? I can provide you links on how to make a partition in your sd card, though system apps has it exception
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chessx said:
does anyone have a more stable way to install apps to the SD besides script manager? that works horribly for me
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I never had an issue are you sure you setted it to su and boot?
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FolderMount works good.

Whats the difference between link2sd and foldermount?
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d12unk13astard said:
Whats the difference between link2sd and foldermount?
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I haven't used link2sd much but from a quick glance, it looks like link2sd will move app and its cache to the sd card. FolderMount on the other hand will create symbolic links (I think I am correct here if not correct me) to your SD Card. So if you want to move say a gameloft game where it has 2gb of game files on your phone to your sd you can do that with FolderMount.

I use a zip file flashed in recovery that swaps internal and external sd. I think Its called internalsd2externalsd.zip
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chessx said:
does anyone have a more stable way to install apps to the SD besides script manager? that works horribly for me
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a lot will depend on what ROM you're running. As you've seen, there is quite some variance in the answers given.
slightly generic, if you're on a Android 4.2, your options are going to be limited. You can try foldermount. The developer is pretty active in maintaining the app. You can try a script some developed; I've seen it in the directory mount thread, but that may be just to use directory mount in 4.2.
if you're on 4.1, you have quite a few opitons--FolderMount, Directory Bind, scripts changing the SDcard to the internal memory, etc.