I have been readin a lot about partitioning sd cards. And my problem is that no matter which rom I use (cyanogen, miui), i have a problem with low internal memory. I have read a lot about partitioning sd card to create ext and swap partitions and that should move the apps to the sd and dalvik cache also so that the internal memory is liberated.
However, I've used s2e, a2sd, data2sd, and they all tell me that my apps or dalvik cache can't be moved to the sd because the space is full. Which I know is not. I have tried partitioning my sd card using rom manager and minitool partition. But for some reason I keep getting this message that I don't have enough space. Actually I know there is something wrong with the sd-ext partition because when I backup any rom, at the end of the backup process it says something like "can't mount sd-ext. won't be able to make backup of sd-ext" (something like that).
I know there is something wrong with my partition. The only thing I have not tried is partitioning using clockworkmod, but I haven't done it because when I go to the advance settings I don't have the option to partition my sd card. I have cwm 5.0.2.7. and the option to partition sd card is simply not there!
Another interesting thing I want to add here is that maybe it's not only a problem with the sd-ext partition. I say this because when I try to move an app to the sd card using the phone aplication manager, it gives me the exact same message: "failed to move the application. There is not enough storage space left". And this is weird because this is supposed to move apps to the fat32 part of the sd, which I know is working normally. I can access all my files, music, photos, etc. And there are like 3 gb of free space, but it still tells me that there is not enough space.
What is wrong with this? Is it the SD card? Or is it the partition?? I would love to try to partition my sd card using CWM, but I don't have that option. How can I get that option to try it??
Any suggestions are greatly appreciated. I can't install more than 7 apps to my phone if I can't fix this low internal memory problem.
Thank you very much!
aerismel said:
I have been readin a lot about partitioning sd cards. And my problem is that no matter which rom I use (cyanogen, miui), i have a problem with low internal memory. I have read a lot about partitioning sd card to create ext and swap partitions and that should move the apps to the sd and dalvik cache also so that the internal memory is liberated.
However, I've used s2e, a2sd, data2sd, and they all tell me that my apps or dalvik cache can't be moved to the sd because the space is full. Which I know is not. I have tried partitioning my sd card using rom manager and minitool partition. But for some reason I keep getting this message that I don't have enough space. Actually I know there is something wrong with the sd-ext partition because when I backup any rom, at the end of the backup process it says something like "can't mount sd-ext. won't be able to make backup of sd-ext" (something like that).
I know there is something wrong with my partition. The only thing I have not tried is partitioning using clockworkmod, but I haven't done it because when I go to the advance settings I don't have the option to partition my sd card. I have cwm 5.0.2.7. and the option to partition sd card is simply not there!
Another interesting thing I want to add here is that maybe it's not only a problem with the sd-ext partition. I say this because when I try to move an app to the sd card using the phone aplication manager, it gives me the exact same message: "failed to move the application. There is not enough storage space left". And this is weird because this is supposed to move apps to the fat32 part of the sd, which I know is working normally. I can access all my files, music, photos, etc. And there are like 3 gb of free space, but it still tells me that there is not enough space.
What is wrong with this? Is it the SD card? Or is it the partition?? I would love to try to partition my sd card using CWM, but I don't have that option. How can I get that option to try it??
Any suggestions are greatly appreciated. I can't install more than 7 apps to my phone if I can't fix this low internal memory problem.
Thank you very much!
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I think u need ext3 partition if m not wrong...
Haven't read the whole thread...?
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I have already tried with ext2, ext3, and ext4. The thing is I can't partition my sd card through recovery mode because I don't even have the option to partition sd card. I have CWM-based Recovery v.5.0.2.7-jordan.
I've partitioned my sd card using rom manager. Maybe that's the problem??? I don't know.
Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. It should not be this difficult.
Use gparted in linux to delete your current partition table and make new one.
royale1223 said:
Use gparted in linux to delete your current partition table and make new one.
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Ok, I have burned gparted to a cd, and I have tried to boot from cd. I know I have to go to bios to rearrange the boot order, but the problem is that it has no option to boot from cd drive.
Unless cd boot means the same as external device, which is the only option I have on my BIOS. Here's the image:
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Thank you very much.
huh?
u wanna boot gparted?
its a software used in Linjx distro to partition filesystems!
u can do the same thing on windows by using some other software....
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huh?
u wanna boot gparted?
its a software used in Linjx distro to partition filesystems!
u can do the same thing on windows by using some other software....
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Hmm. Well I read that I needed to burn a cd with gparted and then boot it somehow. I thought that's what it meant. I'm guessing I'm wrong... Sorry, I don't know much about these programs.
EDIT: I'm follwing this thread to partition sd card: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=535914. I will post the results when I'm done.
Ok. I partitioned my sd using gparted. I couldn't do it by burning a cd with it, but using USB worked.
I partitioned my sd card following the steps mentioned in this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=535914
My sd card should now be partitioned correctly. If I'm not wrong, my phone should automatically install apps to the sd-ext partition of my sd card right? Well, my phone still doesn't do this. I have tried to move apps to sd, through s2e, and a2sd and still no luck. not even the phone's application manager moves it to the fat32 part of the sd.. I still get the message that there is not enough storage left.
The thing is, I don't really think that my sd is corrupted or something, because whenever I backup my rom, it doesn't give an error at all. I can access my sd card, move and paste files. So, why is it not working well only for apps?
I'd appreciate any other help. Thank you.
UPDATE: I downloaded a newer version of a2sd and it worked, I was able to move apps to the sd-ext part, and the dalvik cache. I solved the original problem, but it now created another problem.
Now that I have installed this app and working, it makes my IMEI number disappear. Therefore, I have no signal and I have to restore my backup to make my phone work again and show my IMEI number again.
So, I have my phone working with my IMEI, without a2sd, or have a2sd, but then I have on signal because it deletes my IMEI.
Is there a way to fix this?? hmmm.. Please help
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Hi, I have searched for the answer but cant find it
I rooted with unrevoked yesterday and installed the clockworkmod recovery as well.
i downloaded r1-a2sd-desire-dalvik-fresh-signed.zip
and put it on the root of my sd card
i then entered the recovery wiped data and cache which wiped and tried to wipe dalvik though nothing appeared to happen.
i then tried to flash the above mentioned zip of apps2sd
it starts flashing but then comes to a message saying...
can't symlink system xbin failure at line 5 symlink busybox
so what am i doing wrong?
any help would be much appreciated.
i have a nandroid backup.
I tried for ages to get a2sd on my stock rooted desire. I used several guides all of which failed somewhere.
In the end I gave up and installed PAYS 2.1 ROM with Sense & A2SD. Works fine and looks pretty much like stock.
Use Recovery mode (Push from Windows) to format SD Card with 0MB Swap, 512MB Ext and the rest FAT32. Upgrade the ext2 to ext3 then use ROm Manager from Market to install the new ROM.
Yes, this was what i had been thinking i would have to do. do i need to flash a new radio for pays?
Been trying to do this also.
How do I upgrade to ext3?
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stewart30 said:
Been trying to do this also.
How do I upgrade to ext3?
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I think your best very is to use rom manager or I believe you can do out using the amon ra recovery.
So can any one help me install apps 2 sd?
kinkade said:
I think your best very is to use rom manager or I believe you can do out using the amon ra recovery.
So can any one help me install apps 2 sd?
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Ok so the update is I can now flash the zip but my phone then hangs whilst rebooting and I have to restore from nandroid
I have a problem also.....
I used rom manager to partition my sd card and can install apps on the sd card but when i reboot...the apps installed on the sd card have disappeared.
Anyone help?
Cheers.
Disappear you mean shortcut only or the whole app?
Do you have an ext3 partition?
jpopgt said:
I have a problem also.....
I used rom manager to partition my sd card and can install apps on the sd card but when i reboot...the apps installed on the sd card have disappeared.
Anyone help?
Cheers.
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Are you talking about "installed apps" or sd card content?
Partitioning sd card deletes everything on sd card
djoni1980 said:
Are you talking about "installed apps" or sd card content?
Partitioning sd card deletes everything on sd card
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I backed up my sd card to pc then used rom manager to partition card then copied my files back to card, then i go into settings and set for apps to be installed to external.
Next i go into market and download an app and it installs itself on the sd card and i make a shortcut on the phone.....everything works fine.
But after a reboot, the shortcut had disappeared and the app is not listed in my "all Apps" but still shows that it is installed if i go into market.
I have this problem with all roms.....i don't know what i'm doing wrong.
The way I understand A2SD and Froyo's app2sd, when you install A2SD/+ enabled rom and partition your sd card, you don't have to set up anything.
It "tricks" rom to use ext partition as part of internal memory, and stores everything it can in ext partition (A2SD storage).
It always worked for me, and you can check this by installing quick system info app from market.
It will show if your ext partition (A2SD storage) is being filled with data - check out this pic that I found with google:
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this is an example of worrking A2SD, if it doesn't work, or you haven't partitioned you card, A2SD storage will be unavailable.
Once you choose setting for the apps to be installed to external, you manually switch to Froyo app2sd, which is inferior way to store your apps on sd card. That's why it didn't work for you.
Thanks for the info
I will try again....my phone says A2SD storage -information not available
Cheers.
djoni1980 said:
The way I understand A2SD and Froyo's app2sd, when you install A2SD/+ enabled rom and partition your sd card, you don't have to set up anything.
It "tricks" rom to use ext partition as part of internal memory, and stores everything it can in ext partition (A2SD storage).
It always worked for me, and you can check this by installing quick system info app from market.
It will show if your ext partition (A2SD storage) is being filled with data - check out this pic that I found with google:
this is an example of worrking A2SD, if it doesn't work, or you haven't partitioned you card, A2SD storage will be unavailable.
Once you choose setting for the apps to be installed to external, you manually switch to Froyo app2sd, which is inferior way to store your apps on sd card. That's why it didn't work for you.
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Hi, djoni1980 what is the name of the software you use? I m running on a stock rooted rom, but cant get all that information
regards
JoseF
jpopgt said:
Thanks for the info
I will try again....my phone says A2SD storage -information not available
Cheers.
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I had the same problem, but got rid of it, after installing A2SD enabled rom(NeoPhyTe ROM).
Try it
JoseF said:
Hi, djoni1980 what is the name of the software you use? I m running on a stock rooted rom, but cant get all that information
regards
JoseF
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it's a quick system info app, you can find it on market.
I took this picture from google search just as an example, but actual app on my phone has exactly the same look (adamg's official froyo sense rom with A2SD enabled)
How to format your SD Card in Windows for use with A2SD
So without using any pmagic/gparted.iso or whatsoever
Since we have different guides around now about how to format your SD card via a bootable image i thought it might be handy to have a guide about how to format your SD card in Windows
The things you need:
SD Card
Android A2SD+ rom
Paragon Partition Manager DOWNLOAD HERE , Easus DOWNLOAD HERE ( Or any other Partition Software )
In this guide i will use Paragon Partition Manager, but it will probably work 99% the same with other partition software
Step 1:
Format your SD Card as FAT32 ( no Quick Format ) and boot up your phone. ( Android will now put some default files on it.. Don't delete these files
Step 2:
Put the SD card in your PC's cardreader or reboot your phone into MAGLDR and pick option 3. USB MassStg
Open up your partition software ( in this case Paragon Partition manager )
Step 3:
You will notice that you will see your SD card as probably 1 FAT32 Partition.
Click the right mouse button on your SD card's FAT32 partition and click Move/Resize Partition
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Now move the the Partition's Size from right to left until you get the "Unallocated space" you want for your Apps..
If you don't understand what i mean you can do this since it's easier/quicker: In the box "Please specify size of free space after the partition" enter the amount of space (MB) you would like to have for your Apps. ( 1024MB (1GB) should be enough for most users )
IMPORTANT: Make sure you put this in the box that says After the Partition and not Before the partition and then it will look similiar to the image below:
Step 5:
Now you will notice you will have 1 FAT32 partition and 1 "Unallocated" partition..
Right click on this "Unallocated" partition and click Create Partition
A new window will open.
In this window you can define what kind of partition you want to create. Make sure it will look similiar to the image below (Size may differ)
Step 5 Notes:
So what are these options?
Create new partition as: Here you can pick if you want to create a Primary, Extended or Logical partition. In this case we need a Primary partition
Please specify new partition size: Here you can put in the amount of space you want the partition to be. Make sure this is set to the maximum amount. ( in this case 1019MB )
Please select file system for new partition: Here you can pick the file system for the partition. (FAT32/NTFS etc. etc.) In this case we need a 'Linux Ext 2' partition. ( Some roms have problems with Ext 3/Ext 4 partitions )
Step 6:
Now you have to click the
button in the menu and your partition(s) will be created.
When this is done you can put back your SD card into your phone ( or quit USB Mass Storage mode in MAGLDR ) and reboot your phone.
From now on you will notice you have a acceptable amount of free space on your phone.
If you install apps to your phone you will notice your phone's storage won't decrease
If your phone's storage does decrease when installing apps just reboot your phone and it should be fine by then
I hope this is clear to everybody and if there any questions just reply and i will reply you back a.s.a.p.
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But what is the best option??? ext2,3 or 4?
I have a ext4 partition, with gparted.... but i dont know if it is really better ....
After that, i have installed the clockwork, installed zip build, but stopped in logo and never worked.... and i dont know if the cause is my ext4 partition ....
I have the mdj froyo revo with a2sd+ (not clockwork) working perfect...
Thanks.
ainidmor said:
But what is the best option??? ext2,3 or 4?
I have a ext4 partition, with gparted.... but i dont know if it is really better ....
After that, i have installed the clockwork, installed zip build, but stopped in logo and never worked.... and i dont know if the cause is my ext4 partition ....
I have the mdj froyo revo with a2sd+ (not clockwork) working perfect...
Thanks.
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As mentioned in Step 5 Notes:
Here you can pick the file system for the partition. (FAT32/NTFS etc. etc.) In this case we need a 'Linux Ext 2' partition. ( Some roms have problems with Ext 3/Ext 4 partitions )
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nice guide, easy to follow.
IMO ext2/3 is the best, as they are supported by alot of roms.
Samdeath said:
nice guide, easy to follow.
IMO ext2/3 is the best, as they are supported by alot of roms.
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True,
but personally i prefer ext2 since i haven't had any problems with ext2 and with ext3 i had a few problems..
where is download iParagon Partition Manager
cimbom said:
where is download iParagon Partition Manager
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http://lmgtfy.com/?q=paragon+partition+manager
cimbom said:
where is download iParagon Partition Manager
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I have added a download link to the first post but i haven't tested the Free version.. i use Pro version myself..
If you (or anyone) can test the free version and let me know if it works fine
bobjbain said:
http://lmgtfy.com/?q=paragon+partition+manager
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Hehehe, nice one
Used Mini tool partition have now got two drives on SD but cannot access the primary ??? Bit of a noob question but is this normal
Hi,
befor i did follow this i had 8gb sd card but now i have only 1gb my question is how can i go backt to 8gb?
thx.
te5ir said:
Hi,
befor i did follow this i had 8gb sd card but now i have only 1gb my question is how can i go backt to 8gb?
thx.
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You probably went wrong at Step 4 with resizing the partition...
You now have 1GB Fat32 and the rest Unallocated/EXT2 i suppose?
To change this you have to resize the Unallocated/EXT2 partition to 1GB or whatever size you want it to be and after that you can resize your FAT32 partition to the maximum size.
Andrew Symington said:
Used Mini tool partition have now got two drives on SD but cannot access the primary ??? Bit of a noob question but is this normal
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How do you mean you cannot access it?
On your phone?
In windows?
Please be more specific please
Paragon Partition Manager not see fat32 in sdcard I dont understand help
cimbom said:
Paragon Partition Manager not see fat32 in sdcard I dont understand help
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Does it see your Sd-card at all?
cimbom said:
Paragon Partition Manager not see fat32 in sdcard I dont understand help
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Same problem here! It sees my card but it says not formatted and i can't format it in paragon.
Maybe because it's the free edition?
My ntfs windows partition is recognized correct!
victoryo said:
Same problem here! It sees my card but it says not formatted and i can't format it in paragon.
Maybe because it's the free edition?
My ntfs windows partition is recognized correct!
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In the free version you can only format virtual disks..
How do I know if I have successfully partitioned the SD card? I followed the steps but I don't think it is working. I rebooted the phone, installed new apps, then I used ES File Explorer to browse the content of my SD card. I don't see any folder in there with all my apps installed.
Error D:
Upon trying to use paragon, I get this, "Could not find any adjacent paritions to with on this hard drive" Help.. O:
mrnoodles said:
Upon trying to use paragon, I get this, "Could not find any adjacent paritions to with on this hard drive" Help.. O:[/QUOTE
Launch Paragon and look below and you'll see something like "Full launch or something".
Click on it and you'll have full overview in the program and from there you'll be able to do whatever.
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Link2SD Tutorial
Developer's Thread
Another Awesome Tutorial
In Simple Words,
Advantages:
You can save space on internal memory.
Disadvantages:
As Samsung phones mount the memory card after boot.. everytime you boot you loose your widgets and sometimes you get mount errors.
UPDATE: In case of mount warnings, update the application and options>recreate mounting scripts. If it still doesn't work try reinstalling link2sd and repeating.
How it works(in simple terms.. not exact)
It links applications on SD card to internal memory(/data)
its like creating a shortcut on desktop rather than saving the application on desktop...
using CWM(Skin's temporary one)
You can also use Mini Tool (tutorial @XDA)
very noob-ish instructions..(if you are too lazy to open the link :| )
Backup your SD card
Copy all its content in a folder(using card reader or USB cable)
Boot into recovery mode by pressing Vol+ + Home + Power
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choose "Apply Update from SD card">Choose the Skin's Recovery.
(Use volume buttons to navigate up and down.. home to select)
choose Advanced>Partition SD card
Choose partition size(not more than 1GB) and Swap(choose 0M)
Partitioning should start, now you have lost all your data on SD card(thats why we took the backup)
Restart(Reboot System Now from CWM)
connect your USB cable and transfer back all the data..
While this is going on you can jump to the next step
Open Link2SD(or Install it if you haven't)
a Menu should show up, choose ext3
(If it doesn't show up or you close it by mistake, options>more>Recreate mount scripts)
Reboot
It might ask you to do a quick reboot(popup will have a button)
How to link apps
APP should be on internal memory
Tap create link
Check all options
P.S. Try it at your own risk.
Nice post!
noobwithgalaxyy said:
Disadvantages:
As Samsung phones mount the memory card after boot.. everytime you boot you loose your widgets and sometimes you get mount errors.
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I really want yo fix this. Anyone?
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it always show mount warning after I start my phone.
I did the other method(Minitool partition Wizard).
I was successful but when i am about to move apps on sdcard, it always save on the 1st partition, not on the 2nd partition, that is why I remove the partition.
SooNoob said:
I did the other method(Minitool partition Wizard).
I was successful but when i am about to move apps on sdcard, it always save on the 1st partition, not on the 2nd partition, that is why I remove the partition.
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read the instructions(anywhere), you were not supposed to move them to SD card..
No, for example: (USING LINK2SD) i will move taptap revenge to my sdcard to free some of my internal memory, it's supposed to be moved on the 2nd partition not on the main storage, but it is moved to main storage, what should i do? :?
SooNoob said:
No, for example: (USING LINK2SD) i will move taptap revenge to my sdcard to free some of my internal memory, it's supposed to be moved on the 2nd partition not on the main storage, but it is moved to main storage, what should i do? :?
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you have to tap create link and not move to SD..
you need the application to be in internal memory before you create link..
when you do that.. app will be moved to the 2nd partition..
this IS written in the first post
qtu said:
Nice post!
I really want yo fix this. Anyone?
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zaries said:
it always show mount warning after I start my phone.
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There is no fix to that. All you have to do everytime you hard reboot is wait for the scanning to complete. Then look up in your status bar and you will see the "Mount Warning" notification.
Open it and click "Quick Reboot". And you're fine.
It's a minor inconvenience for more space. Besides, it's not like you have to hard reboot every now and then, unless your phone is so messed up it always dies or reboots itself.
whats the difference on move2sd?
zaries said:
it always show mount warning after I start my phone.
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I installed with this first and then installed the Creed 2.1..verything is fine... no SD card error
http://galaxyygaming.blogspot.in/2012/01/new-236-update-no-sd-card-error.html
me too i always get mount error after restarting the phone, any solutions?
l2sd latest update now sticks and no more mount warning..
CWM backup and Link2SD ?
Hey guys,
im not sure if Link2SD and CWM will work together.
Will CWM also backup the new partition on my SD ?
Is there anything i have to care if i use CWM and Link2SD ?
or are there any other backup solutions who are recommended if you are using Link2SD ?
Hope someone can help me...
Sadly the current CWM doesn't backup the partition. :/
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Suppose I've alredy moved a few apps to SD without the second partition and then I create a second partition, will the apps that I've moved to the SD's first part move to the second partition or will they be in the first part itself? If they ARE in the first part, how do I move them to the second partition?
sir after moving the dalvik cache to sd-ext i often get sd card unmounted unexpectedly......then phone hangs.......is there any way to fix ittt!!!!!!!
raolemo said:
Suppose I've alredy moved a few apps to SD without the second partition and then I create a second partition, will the apps that I've moved to the SD's first part move to the second partition or will they be in the first part itself? If they ARE in the first part, how do I move them to the second partition?
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You need to move them to the partition yourself. Same procedure as normal. Create link.
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Silvane said:
Sadly the current CWM doesn't backup the partition. :/
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thx for your answer !
Ok, but if ill do a factory wipe, the extenal partition will not be deleted.
Will Link2SD register the apps at the external partition ?
Is there any other solution to fully backup my system ?
Nope. If you wipe the apps will be removed but all its files will still be in the partition.
Currently, no. You can use Titanium Backup.
not any solution that I know about.
Link2SD for Dummies | Samsung Galaxy Young
NOTE:
I spent hours updating my guides and I don't ask you to press that THANKS button, be kind enough not to copy my guides to other forums. I know some noobs want to make a name on other forum boards... but hey, that's not an excuse! UPDATES:
05-26-2012
Added screenshots
Added list of compatible ROMS
Corrected some typos
REQUIREMENTS:
Link2SD [DOWNLOAD]
Rooted Samsung Galaxy Young
ROM that supports Link2SD
SD Card with 2 partitions(FAT/FAT32 | EXT2/EXT3/EXT4)
Tested On:STOCK:
S5360_DXLC1_OLBLA1_DXLC1
Custom ROMS:
ChobitsDigitalis Legacy v1.6 and v1.8
Link2SD Guide for Samsung Galaxy Young
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INITIAL SETUP
1. Download Link2SD from Google Play Store (previously Android Market)
2. Root your phone (if not rooted)
Verify that you have Custom ROM that supports Link2SD ROMS that support Link2SD (tested by me)
ChobitsDigitalis v1 to v1.6 Update (The best ROM for SGY to date) | (Android Development Section)
Hybrid ROM (Android Development Section)
3. Partition your SD Card. (preferably via MiniTool Partition Wizard 7 or up) for SD cards 2GB or LowerPartition 1:
Label: Android-SD
File System: FAT
Partition Size(in MB): 1536 MB (1.5GB for 2GB SD Cards) or 836MB (for 1GB SD Cards)
Partition 2:
Label: Android-EXT(EXT Number): Ex. Android-EXT2/EXT3 or EXT4
File System: EXT3 (preferable file system)NOTE:
EXT2 is old, EXT4 is the fastest among 3 but not compatible in all ROMS and often requires kernel that supports EXT4, so go for EXT3, fast and mounts on most ROMS.
For SD Cards 4GB and up, IT IS ADVISED NOT TO SET EXT PARTITION SIZE MORE THAN 1GB.
4. Install Link2SD
5. Open Link to SD and select the appropriate file system of your second partition and the tap on OK.
6. Link2SD will require you to restart your phone, do it after step 7.
7. To make sure everything is working fine take a note of your current storage information by tapping on Menu > Storage Info then restart afterwards.
8. After reboot, open Link2SD and filter applist to show User Apps by tapping on the funnel icon and then select User.MOVING APPS TO SECOND PARTITION
9. To move an app to SD's second partition, tap an application and then tap on Create Link. Follow the guideline below:For Applications (Root Apps/Games/Normal Apps), put a check on the following:
Link application file (the .apk file itself)
Link dalvik-cache file
Link library file (if an app have lib files)
For Widgets/Live Wallpapers installed on SD Card by default:
Link application file (the .apk file itself)
Link dalvik-cache file
Link library file (if an app have lib files)
NOTE:
Moving an application to Strage Card will move the app on your 1st partition not the second partition which is not good as it will eat up free space for your media files.
DELETING BLOATWARES
10. To delete a bloat system app, filter applist to show System Apps by tapping on the funnel icon and then select System.
11. Tap an application the tap on Actions and select Uninstall from the popup menu.
12. If you know what you're doing (deleting bloat system apps), you simply ignore the warning.NOTE:
Do not delete OEM Apps (Ex. Samsung Apps for Samsung Phones) as it may cause you problems if the app you deleted is required by your phone to perform some functions.
LINKING DALVIK-CACHE FILES
13. Do this to save more space on your phone's internal memory. Tap on Menu > More > Link dalvik-cache file from the popup menu.
Great Guide!
Its easy to understand and great formated =)
Thank your for making this Guide
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[LINK][GUIDE]Link2SD
CleZZiX said:
Great Guide!
Its easy to understand and great formated =)
Thank your for making this Guide
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I had a hard time following other guides and when I finally able to make it work on my SGY I decided to create a simpler guide to help other.
I have a tablet that has 250mb for system 7GB extra as internal memory (formated FAT32) and a SD card slot outside.
I partitioned the internal memory (internal SD card). The first partition (with 6Gb) I set primary/FAT32 and the second with 1Gb EXT2/primary.
I wish the Link2SD save apps on the second partition of the internal SD card. I wanted to keep my external SD card without partitioning.
Why I want to do this? Using the internal partition of 7GB is very annoying because it is very slow at USB transfer, and hardly use it. So instead of wasting space partition and my external SD card, I wanted to partition the internal SD card and also wanted the Link2SD utilizasse this internal SD card for apps.
Is this possible?
If this is not possible, I can unify the system partition with the 7Gb's partition, leaving the system with about 8GB of space?
after I linked a widget, it doesn't show up anymore..
ianczarina said:
after I linked a widget, it doesn't show up anymore..
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just put again the widget..
tutabeier said:
I have a tablet that has 250mb for system 7GB extra as internal memory (formated FAT32) and a SD card slot outside.
I partitioned the internal memory (internal SD card). The first partition (with 6Gb) I set primary/FAT32 and the second with 1Gb EXT2/primary.
I wish the Link2SD save apps on the second partition of the internal SD card. I wanted to keep my external SD card without partitioning.
Why I want to do this? Using the internal partition of 7GB is very annoying because it is very slow at USB transfer, and hardly use it. So instead of wasting space partition and my external SD card, I wanted to partition the internal SD card and also wanted the Link2SD utilizasse this internal SD card for apps.
Is this possible?
If this is not possible, I can unify the system partition with the 7Gb's partition, leaving the system with about 8GB of space?
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That is possible. But as for the configuration or any requirement to make it work on your tablet, that I don't know. As you mentioned you have to SD Cards, right? An internal and external + the 250mb internal memory. Am I correct?
If you want to use your internal sd card, you can format it to EXT2, EXT3 or EXT4. FAT32 is supported by Link2SD but EXT partition is the native partition for Linux which Android OS is using.
After you format your internal sd card to EXT, tap on Menu> More> Recreate Mount Scripts and the choose the appropriate file system for your internal sd.
One thing I am not sure of is... If link2sd would be able to detect the correct sd card for mounting. If you format your internal sd to EXT file system, then you have a big chance that link2sd will read your internal sd as the right as card for mounting.
NOTE:
It is advisable that 2nd partition should not go over 1Gb, but you can experiment with higher values and let us know if it works.
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CarlDeanCatabay said:
That is possible. But as for the configuration or any requirement to make it work on your tablet, that I don't know. As you mentioned you have to SD Cards, right? An internal and external + the 250mb internal memory. Am I correct?
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Yeah. I'm not sure if it's a SD inside the tablet or a chip.
But I access the internal memory through the /sdcard folder. And the "really external" SD card is accessed through the /sdcard/tflash folder.
CarlDeanCatabay said:
If you want to use your internal sd card, you can format it to EXT2, EXT3 or EXT4. FAT32 is supported by Link2SD but EXT partition is the native partition for Linux which Android OS is using.
After you format your internal sd card to EXT, tap on Menu> More> Recreate Mount Scripts and the choose the appropriate file system for your internal sd.
One thing I am not sure of is... If link2sd would be able to detect the correct sd card for mounting. If you format your internal sd to EXT file system, then you have a big chance that link2sd will read your internal sd as the right as card for mounting.
NOTE:
It is advisable that 2nd partition should not go over 1Gb, but you can experiment with higher values and let us know if it works.
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I try it. I partitioned the "internal" sd card. The first partition was FAT32/primary and the second partition was EXT2/primary. But Link2SD don't find this second partition. Even if I formated in FAT32/primary, EXT3/primary etc...
Greaat Guide........ its really helping me thanks for it my friend...
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tutabeier said:
Yeah. I'm not sure if it's a SD inside the tablet or a chip.
But I access the internal memory through the /sdcard folder. And the "really external" SD card is accessed through the /sdcard/tflash folder.
I try it. I partitioned the "internal" sd card. The first partition was FAT32/primary and the second partition was EXT2/primary. But Link2SD don't find this second partition. Even if I formated in FAT32/primary, EXT3/primary etc...
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Hhhhmmmm. . . can you please try to install Script Manager from Play Store and then set the link2sd mount script to run on boot and see if that will fix the problem.
hello, i just recently bought this device, and also bought a 32 GB micro SD,
can anyone recommend me the best partitions sizes for the two partitions???
I was thinking to do this:
1st Partition, Primary, Fat32, 30 GB
2nd Partition, primary, Fat32, 2 GB
thx for ur help
Although i got a big partition and link2sd script was mounted, still, i got my internal memory clattered with installation files and therefore i am getting a warning of internal memory full.
I'm gonna try app2sd by sir darktremor and see if it will handle all my apps well.
Though link to sd is really easy to configure.
Laggan said:
hello, i just recently bought this device, and also bought a 32 GB micro SD,
can anyone recommend me the best partitions sizes for the two partitions???
I was thinking to do this:
1st Partition, Primary, Fat32, 30 GB
2nd Partition, primary, Fat32, 2 GB
thx for ur help
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SGY can only read 1 primary FAT/FAT32 partition. Your 2nd partition should be an EXT2 or EXT3 partition.
So... 2nd partition should be EXT2 or EXT3. Don't use EXT4 or FAT32.
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duking said:
Although i got a big partition and link2sd script was mounted, still, i got my internal memory clattered with installation files and therefore i am getting a warning of internal memory full.
I'm gonna try app2sd by sir darktremor and see if it will handle all my apps well.
Though link to sd is really easy to configure.
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That is a good idea as app2sd moves all apps to 2nd partition. Let it do the magic.
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great guide ............
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CarlDeanCatabay said:
SGY can only read 1 primary FAT/FAT32 partition. Your 2nd partition should be an EXT2 or EXT3 partition.
So... 2nd partition should be EXT2 or EXT3. Don't use EXT4 or FAT32.
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Another question.
As i said, i'm gonna do this with a 32 Gb Micro Sd, can I give to the ext3 partition moren than 2 GB????, and wchich is better for 1st partition, FAT or FAT32???
thx
Laggan said:
Another question.
As i said, i'm gonna do this with a 32 Gb Micro Sd, can I give to the ext3 partition moren than 2 GB????, and wchich is better for 1st partition, FAT or FAT32???
thx
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Yes you can, but it is advisable to have 1024MB or 1GB solid for EXT since larger partition means longer access time (has something to do with partition cluster per second read/write speed and which affects application launch speed) -I may not be so sure about that. LOL
As per FAT vs FAT32... FAT32 is advisable for 4GB cards and up.
FAT32 supports 4GB max file size and FAT supports 2GB max file size only. We don't want to go deep into the technicalities of SD Cards as I may create a thread regarding SD Cards, Batteries and other stuff as an addition to my guide.
me gtng mount script error while using link2sd...follwd the exact step usd ext3 partion 4 secondary...it shws mount script error....invalid argument.
rahul_cm said:
me gtng mount script error while using link2sd...follwd the exact step usd ext3 partion 4 secondary...it shws mount script error....invalid argument.
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For errors like this, please download and install the latest version of busybox. Then after installing, re-create the mount scripts by tapping menu > more > re-create mount scripts.
Please do reply if the above workaround helped and also please post the exact error so I can create a quick troubleshooting guide so other could benefit from it.
Hey peeps.
I've run into a problem recently. I don't have enough storlage space left for installing apps from the market.
I'm using an ICS Rom by sandvold.com. I have partioned 2 gigabytes of my 32 gigs SD card to be used for a2sd and so far only 500 mb is in use. Both my dalvik cache and app data are on the sd card.
During the installation of a2sd in my Rom I chose to use the stock version.
Does anyone know a possible solution to my problem?
Ty in advance!
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Open Terminal Emulator on your phone and type
Code:
su
a2sd install
I have done that already. How would I else be able to have my dalvik cache and app data on my sd card..?
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Screenshot of my titanium backup start screen.
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Start Terminal Emulator and post the output of these commands here:
Code:
su
ls -l /data
I do not get what you want me to say with your last post.
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If you want to know where all your free space has gone, try Diskusage app, and check your data partition...
Probably the cache of some of your apps has grown too much...
I had the same problem before I changed to Data++ hboot, and to COS ICS ROM (with dalvik2sd option)
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I've just realized you can't install apps from the market...
Try clearing caches and/or data from your browsers. Or even games... When you have enough free space for installing, try Diskusage then...
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I managed to clear up a little space by clearing my browser cache to install an app that easily clears my cache. I wanted to link my Titanium backup screenshot and the response to writing the command written above. Finally booted up my pc and here they are:
Titanium Backup information
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I'm gonna try that disk app in a few hours..
Help is here!
I had the same problem.I have a desire stock 2.2.2 rooted and the space is very limited.This is what i done:
I partition my sd card ext2/ext3 (ext4 doesn't work)
Installed link 2 sd (when you first launch you will be prompted what partition you have ext2/ext3/ext4)
Restart the phone and you are done.
After linking the apps( i mean i linked in first restart 40+) the phone will boot slowly but after that it will be faster.
Hope helps you
I thank you much for the reply, but this is already what I've done and I'm out of space again, with my SD partitioned. I partitioned 2 GB of storage on my SD and it isn't using it all as you see on the titanium backup screenshot. I have no clue on how to fix it..
DaveFX said:
If you want to know where all your free space has gone, try Diskusage app, and check your data partition...
Probably the cache of some of your apps has grown too much...
I had the same problem before I changed to Data++ hboot, and to COS ICS ROM (with dalvik2sd option)
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I checked with the Diskusage app and found that approximately 600 MB was allocated for cache and data. Why isn't all of my 2 GB of sd-ext added to this "list"? Any suggestions would be apreciated.
Your output clearly shows A2SD is not working. Which means, Apps and Dalvik-Cache are not moved to SD-EXT.
So please run
Code:
a2sd install
After successfull reboot (script will you asking to do so after answering the question which data should be moved), please the output of this command again
Code:
ls -l /data
I ran the "a2sd install" command, moved dalvik and moved data by writing "y" to the questions.. After that I performed a reboot.
I then ran the command you wrote: ls -l /data.
I could be worth mentioning that during the installation of my ICS rom I choose to use the stock a2sd. I used to have a GB rom on my Desire some time ago. Back then I was using some other script called Darktremor and that worked. I have the opportunity to try another a2sd script during the installation of my rom. Any suggestions?
Ok this is what i suggest:
Remove the sim and memory card
If you have an card reader (backup your fat 32 partition and format it ;after that format ex2/ext3 partition)
Restore backup on the fat32 partition
Now do the phone a factory reset
Wait till it boots
Restart it
Put back the sd card and sim in the phone
Go to market and install link 2 sd and do the method i write in last post.
If this dosn't work flash data++ hboot from alpharev site
A2SD is still not working. How and with witch program did you partition your SD card?
MiniTool Partition Wizard Home Edition
Ok now i know what you are talking about:whatever you install it gives you inssuficient memory.I had the same prob after installing some app from market.I just installed it and it worked good then.
I used the recoverymode (Revolutionary) to partition my SD card, but it was an entirely new SD card at the time I installed it in my phone for about 1 month ago. I hadn't formatted it before I started using it.
I'm gonna try your method mansamihai, and get it done today hopefully. Not being able to install/update apps is driving me crazy.
mansamihai said:
MiniTool Partition Wizard Home Edition.
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Hammerbak said:
I used the recoverymode (Revolutionary) to partition my SD card, but it was an entirely new SD card at the time I installed it in my phone for about 1 month ago. I hadn't formatted it before I started using it.
I'm gonna try your method mansamihai, and get it done today hopefully. Not being able to install/update apps is driving me crazy.
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do not use MiniTool Partition Wizard Home Edition for creating your ext partition.
while it may work for some, in lots of cases it can cause more problems.
backup your sd card to computer first, then try partitioning from scratch again.
gparted is recommended above anything else, or use 4ext recovery.
I used the partition function in the revolutionary recovery mode to partition my SD. I've made it to the point where I should choose which file system my SD cards partition is in the Link2SD app and I have no clue which one to choose? Any chance for a bit of help here?
I tried the to do it all over again, sadly without any change in results..
It is still not working..
Any suggestions on what to do now?
Thanks in advance!