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Froyo, apps on SD

Now that a few people have put froyo on there desire, is there an option to install apps on the sd or do you still apps2sd?
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Froyo doesn't like ext partitions so do not install Apps2SD. You will need to format your SD card as FAT32. Just follow the guide for whichever custom Froyo ROM you want to flash and the setup should be explained in more detail.
There will be option to install Apps2SD in Menu > Settings > Applications. Select the app and there should be an available option below to install the app to the sd card.

OR use titanium backup... start the app, select backup/restore, long press on the app you want to move and then select move to SD card... and done!!! Thats how I have been doing it with no problems.
And the app doesn't have to be enabled by the Dev to move to SD card this way!!
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Thank you both for the replies.
So which out of the 2 ways would be best to go to froyo from 2.1 using a2sd without looseing any apps?
I presume I can format the SD card after I have moved them to the SD?
Final question, how would I install a new app to the SD if I get it from the market?
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are there any froyo roms that have no any problems etc?

Thank you both for the replies.
So which out of the 2 ways would be best to go to froyo from 2.1 using a2sd without looseing any apps?
I presume I can format the SD card after I have moved them to the SD?
Final question, how would I install a new app to the SD if I get it from the market?
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Well if you do a backup of your programs via titanium back, the restore them when on froyo, and then transfer to SD using titanium it will all work fine... that's how I did it with no issues... ended up donating to the app ad its awesome!!!
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are there any froyo roms that have no any problems etc?
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Currently there aren't any with no problems at all... I'm using RichardTrip's Defrost rom and its brilliant... some people have issues with the Bluetooth and also the light sensor doesn't work, but I don't use either and everything else works fine for me
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cez10 said:
are there any froyo roms that have no any problems etc?
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Nope, there is not a Froyo ROM that is 100% fully functional (yet).

viper_campbell said:
Well if you do a backup of your programs via titanium back, the restore them when on froyo, and then transfer to SD using titanium it will all work fine... that's how I did it with no issues... ended up donating to the app ad its awesome!!!
Thanks. This method transfers the existing apps to the SD, but how will be able to install new apps to the SD?
Will I have to keep using this method?
Lastly have developers started updating there apps to make them froyo compatible?
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Moving apps to SD card

Just installed both new Leedroid an pinky roms and am having a terrible time with low on space warnings, when I didn't use to with same apps. Two questions
1. I installed with rom manager and ticked the wipe option, is there anything else I need to check or wipe etc
2. Is there a way to move apps to sd where the option doesn't exist in the standard application manager?
Cheers
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Format card to fat32 on pc,install Rom manager to desire from market.use partition card tab in Rom manager.
Could tho depend on type of card tho
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Cheers for the response, but it would mean wiping card, which is a problem for me. Any other answers?
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marmin said:
2. Is there a way to move apps to sd where the option doesn't exist in the standard application manager?
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If you mean it's greyed out, try this solution:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=742379&highlight=google+earth
worked flawlessly for me

Looks good, a little drastic though. May give it a try when I get back to a pc in a few days. Was hoping for something I could try in the field. .... literally!
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In the thread linked above, there was something to try with the terminal emulator for rooted phones, that might be of use to you?
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Bare bones rooted.

Hello everyone. My friend rooted my EVO for me about two months ago and I went CRAZY downloading roms and themes and all sorts if stuff. The problem now is my phone is FULL and so is the SD card. So my question is what can I delete off the phone using astro and still have a functioning phone. Also what can I delete off the SD card? All I want left on my phone is to keep it rooted, keep my current rom, and be able to re sync on Google contacts. I want all the apps and other roms gone.. is my best bet to unroot, hard reset and then root again? Thanks for your help.
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All you have to do is go to recovery then wipe or factory reset if you will then wipe your sd card also
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Why don't you just delete the zips for roms that you aren't using? You can either use file explorer (or something like it) or put the SD card in a card reader to delete the roms. Should be able to delete the apk's that you don't want too.
You can also connect as a usb memory device to your computer and delete that way.
I would make a copy of your SD card at its present state just in case.

Cranbiz, that's the method I was using but Im not sure which files are pertinent and which ones aren't so i dont want to delete the wrong ones.
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I have had similar experience and this is what I've dive:
Backup your SDcard on your PC then format your SDcard, wipe everything, transfer over your desired ROM and flash.
Now you have a clean setup and can pull anything of your backup if you need to.
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First time desire root help.

Hi my wife has a desire and I have done my best to clear data and move apps to SD but she now only has 4mb left. Dose this mean its time to root. The only bit I am interested in is having the same software she has now but being able to move all apps like maps and Facebook to SD. Can I do this and save all the data and stuff set up like contact etc on her phone. What is the best and most reliable guide to use and is it easy for a first timer to do?
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You can install a custom Sense ROM which will give you the same software. Look in the development section for Gingerbread 2.3 stock ROMs. Rooting is as easy as it gets on a Desire. All you need is UnrEVOked, Google it and it's a one click job.
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If I root can I then move all apps to SD? To do this do I have to install a custom Rom.
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Well, there are a lot of answers to that simple question. You can use Clockwork Recovery which is installed when you root (access it by turning the phone off and holding volume down and the power button, then using the volume rocker and volume keys to select Recovery) find create EXT partition on the SD card 1 gig will be fine, and get a ROM with data to SD, which will dump all apps to the SD card. You can even dump the whole System onto your SD card giving you ~ 900mbs internal memory.

So I have to root then install a custom Rom to make more space and move all apps. Can you recommend a good reliable Rom and if poss a good guide.
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kpf16 said:
So I have to root then install a custom Rom to make more space and move all apps. Can you recommend a good reliable Rom and if poss a good guide.
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Download UnrEVOked follow it though, and you'll have root, I'll have a look and see if I can find a suitable ROM for your needs.
ROMs are very subjective, don't let people tell you this one is better than that one, it's all a matter of opinion. I am just anticipating people posting to tell you try this and that and the other.
Post back when you are done and I'll show you what I've found.

Sorry for the silly question, do download to my pc or phone?
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Download to your PC. You'll need to connect your phone via USB to run it.

MIUI is pretty good
I quite like Redux too , fantastic battery life with that one !

Right, have a look at InsertCoin Sense 2.1.1.1.0 A2SD.
it's a direct link to the download, download it and connect your phone, transfer the .ZIP file over to your SD card.
Once you're done you'll need to power off the phone, hold volume down and the power button, let Fastboot load, using the volume rocker select Recovery with the power button.
The most important thing you can see here is 'Nandroid' or 'backup and restore' as it's now called. Click it and backup your ROM, It will save the entire phone as it is, texts, apps, calls everything. So if anything goes wrong you can just simply go into Recovery and 'Restore' and bobs your uncle it'll all be back to normal again.
After doing that, using the trackball select 'Advanced' at the bottom of the Recovery Menu, then 'Partition SD Card', they say 512mbs is fine, but if you've got the space go for a 1 gig partition with zero swap file if your prompted for one, I don't think Recovery asks you for one. All your system apps and future downloaded apps will be stored here.
Then go to 'Wipe data/factory reset' on the main Recovery page, it'll wipe your phone back to stock, then clear the cache which is the option underneath. After this is done go to 'Install zip from SD card' give it a few mins and it'll install and you'll be back at the Recovery main screen, click 'Reboot system now'.
First boot can take, they say, up to ten minutes (it never does) so give your phone a few minutes to boot up and get settled. Then voila, you've got apps that will auto install to the EXT3/4 partion created on the SD card and you'll have a shed load more internal space.

Thanks, ill give it a go in the next few days and let you know how I get on.
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One last question, I understand the back up In case things go wrong but if I just install the Rom and all is good I take it I will lose for example, texts and contacts etc. I'll have to set up my phone like I just got it out of the box.
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It may sound a bit daunting but root is really as simple as one click. Recovery is easy to 'master' and ROM flashing is a breeze. You'll wonder why you didn't look into beforehand when you're all up and running.
There are some really nice apps for rooted users as well, Set CPU to overclock, Root Explorer is the best file explorer, LCD Density will change your resolution Titanium backup for backing up apps if you ever need to reset the ROM. Look into them all, most I would say are essential.
Do let us know how to get on.

kpf16 said:
One last question, I understand the back up In case things go wrong but if I just install the Rom and all is good I take it I will lose for example, texts and contacts etc. I'll have to set up my phone like I just got it out of the box.
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You will yes, you can save contacts to SIM of course but you will loose everything else, all game saves, settings and the like. This is where Titanium backup comes in handy it will save all apps and their save states making changing ROM or hard resetting much less painless.
It's a pain loosing everything to start with, I know I've done it a few times, but Titanium is a mans best friend and there are loads of apps that will save SMS, I don't know if they actually require root to run though, that would be ironic, lol.

Do I want the Rom with [desire] on it?
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Sorry that should have been a direct link to the ZIP, it's the Desire '
A2SD: http://www.multiupload.com/HBZB8FIK8Z' File.

Thanks and thats the whole Rom with app to sd?
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kpf16 said:
Thanks and thats the whole Rom with app to sd?
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That's the one.

I know Kalavere has pretty much explained most of it for you. But heres just a guide which i followed when i first rooted my phone about 2 weeks ago. It really helped out alot and has videos to . Its easy to follow to.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1016084

Dose the above Rom have the sence UI, also do I have to format the SD card she currently has in her phone?
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Probably a dumb question!

When fishing roms do you have to keep the download on your sd card after you've made a nandroid back up? My card was getting full so I deleted a ROM I never used anymore from the sd card, just to be curious I restored from recovery and it worked just fine, even though I had deleted the download. Have I had a full sd card all this time for nothing? Lol
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yes for sure =)

coachmoore said:
When fishing roms do you have to keep the download on your sd card after you've made a nandroid back up? My card was getting full so I deleted a ROM I never used anymore from the sd card, just to be curious I restored from recovery and it worked just fine, even though I had deleted the download. Have I had a full sd card all this time for nothing? Lol
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Install zip is just needed for a fresh install. If you have a working Nandroid you can delete the original zip.

Not that dumb a question, believe it or not. Its been asked by plenty of others.
But the answer is you can just delete the .zip file, after you've flashed it. I tend to keep some of the files on my PC, just in case I want to do a fresh flash from them (not use a nandroid). But that's just a personal choice, and something I've rarely (if ever) done. But with hard drive space so cheap, doesn't hurt to have some backups.

Thanks guys! I download all of then to my phone so it was really taXing on my card! I deleted all the zips, now I have alot of room!
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coachmoore said:
Thanks guys! I download all of then to my phone so it was really taXing on my card! I deleted all the zips, now I have alot of room!
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I had the same problem at first...
Now i've got no place left because of too many nandroid from different ROMs. One of my hypothesis is that ORD is a virus spread by SD Card manufacturer ;p

I leave most of my nandroids on my computer along with all the other downloads for my phones, roms, apks, kernels, etc. I have an 8gb sd card and use drop box. Try to keep pictures, music and videos to a minimum but somehow I always seem to run low on space. I guess we all have to get 16gb cards!
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Yes, you can delete it. Personally though, I delete all but the last ROM I downloaded, just in case I get an error with the new ROM, I can flash the old one back right there.