I was just browsing my sd card and noticed something...before rooting I used apps to sd from the market...after rooting I started using dt a2sd. If I use root explorer and navigate to system/sd/apps I see all my apps that dta2sd moved... If I browse the root of my sd card I see folders for each app I have downloaded from the market. Are these folders from issuing apps2sd from market or dta2sd? Ate these folders using duplicate space? Is it safe to delete these folders? I'm not hurting for space just want to know. If it matters I am using Energy sense3.5 Rom with anthrax kernel.
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I was just browsing my sd card and noticed something...before rooting I used apps to sd from the market...after rooting I started using dt a2sd. If I use root explorer and navigate to system/sd/apps I see all my apps that dta2sd moved... If I browse the root of my sd card I see folders for each app I have downloaded from the market. Are these folders from issuing apps2sd from market or dta2sd? Ate these folders using duplicate space? Is it safe to delete these folders? I'm not hurting for space just want to know. If it matters I am using Energy sense3.5 Rom with anthrax kernel.
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I would monitor these folders on your sd card,next time you modify an app,look in both folders to see which one changes or adds to the folder.
I just installed an app that iv never downloaded before to test it out and the folder was added to system/sd/apps... I then backed up the app via tibackup and ran it to create saved data and still no folder referencing the app on the root of the sd card. so does that mean it should be safe to delete the folders located on the root of the sd card?
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Just looked into this some more...the apps in the system/sd/apps folder are just the apk... So should I assume that that is just the installer and the folder that shows up on the root of the sd card is the data that is used by the app?
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Is there a fast way to move all supported apps to the SD card? Does Titanium Backup's batch move to SD move only those that support native SD moving?
Edit: Also, does anyone know where the apps are moved when you use TB? I moved a few, but then I reloaded a nandroid and want to delete the extra files from my SD.
Any help here?
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If you are on cyanogen you can set all your apps to install to the sd card by default. Otherwise you can do a batch move with Titanium backup. The apps will be installed to the .secure folder on the sd card. The files will be hidden so you will not see them with the built in file manager. You will only see them if your evo is attached to your pc via usb and you browse to the .secure folder from your pc.
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Any help here?
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Theres an app called apps 2 sd in the market. It lists all apps that can be moved to sd and lets you move them. I'm not sure of the developers name, once I restore all my apps I'll let you know.
I've had this card in my rooted Droid 1 as well as a Archos 101 tablet and in both of those instances I've moved apps to SD as the internal storage on those is too small. Now that I'm going to be using this 16gb card exclusively on my rooted Evo 4G I have no reason to have space taken up by apps that won't be used or are on internal storage on this device. I want to find the folder and delete the contents to free up some space. I see one called /Android/data and another that is just /data both on the SD card. Either of these what I'm looking for? The former appears to have some older apps that I'm not using any longer but it also seems to have a couple that I'm currently using but haven't knowingly moved to SD card.
Thanks!
With a system level file manager like Root Explorer, navigate to the /data/app folder and the /system/app folder.
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With a system level file manager like Root Explorer, navigate to the /data/app folder and the /system/app folder.
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I'm not talking about the current location of all my current installed apps. I'm talking about the location of apps when we move them to the sd card. I wish to locate those folders from my previous devices and delete them as all of my current apps on this device are on the device and not moved to the SD card so anything on my SD card in the way of apps should be from previous devices.
/mnt/asec and /mnt/secure/asec
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I'm not talking about the current location of all my current installed apps. I'm talking about the location of apps when we move them to the sd card. I wish to locate those folders from my previous devices and delete them as all of my current apps on this device are on the device and not moved to the SD card so anything on my SD card in the way of apps should be from previous devices.
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android 2.2 uses the .android_secure folder on your sdcard. for the native apps2sd. if you are using some other kind they use a ext2 or ext3 partition on your sdcard. you will need gparted or linux to see this type.
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android 2.2 uses the .android_secure folder on your sdcard. for the native apps2sd. if you are using some other kind they use a ext2 or ext3 partition on your sdcard. you will need gparted or linux to see this type.
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So basically if I have 3rd party apps that were installed to SD card from another device I basically need to backup the files I need to keep and format the SD card in order to delete them?
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So basically if I have 3rd party apps that were installed to SD card from another device I basically need to backup the files I need to keep and format the SD card in order to delete them?
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You could do that, but first, were you using some other type of apps2sd? Not the android native one that started in version 2.2? Dark tremor or any other flashable or aftermarket apps2sd that uses a ext partition on your sdcard?
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You could do that, but first, were you using some other type of apps2sd? Not the android native one that started in version 2.2? Dark tremor or any other flashable or aftermarket apps2sd that uses a ext partition on your sdcard?
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I would have used a combination of individually clicking 'Move to SD card' within some of the apps as well as SDMove (which I believe actually uses the same location as moving them within the apps themselves). I don't think I used anything else but I had that phone for 18mos so it's hard for me to remember for sure. On my current Evo I haven't moved any apps to the SD Card because there's much more room on the phone than my Droid 1 and I'm actually running into problems w/capacity on my external 16gb SD card. Hence the reason I'm trying to free up some more space from objects that are unnecessary.
Ok, so what you can do is just backup your music and pictures and whatever else that you know what it is and format the card. Then move everything back afterwards.
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Ok, so what you can do is just backup your music and pictures and whatever else that you know what it is and format the card. Then move everything back afterwards.
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I was hoping to avoid a format but sounds like I may not have much of a choice. I need to back up pictures, Mp3's, Titanium backup, Clockwordmod and a couple other folders and reformat. I was hoping it would be easier to track down all the loose ends though.
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I was hoping to avoid a format but sounds like I may not have much of a choice. I need to back up pictures, Mp3's, Titanium backup, Clockwordmod and a couple other folders and reformat. I was hoping it would be easier to track down all the loose ends though.
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Yea, what you could do is delete every folder on the root of the sdcard that you don't know what it is.
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I would have used a combination of individually clicking 'Move to SD card' within some of the apps as well as SDMove (which I believe actually uses the same location as moving them within the apps themselves). I don't think I used anything else but I had that phone for 18mos so it's hard for me to remember for sure. On my current Evo I haven't moved any apps to the SD Card because there's much more room on the phone than my Droid 1 and I'm actually running into problems w/capacity on my external 16gb SD card. Hence the reason I'm trying to free up some more space from objects that are unnecessary.
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If you moved them just using the Move to SD card built into Froyo (including apps like SDMove that just help you do that), you shouldn't need to reformat. That's only if you set up an ext3 partition.
Mount the card and view it from the computer (or use a card reader) and delete .android_secure. The real folder is hidden when the card is mounted on the phone.
for the pro member here, what is more effective? move2sd or link2sd
base on free memory and performance .. tnx
Personally... NONE
Use Titanium's backup batch option and move the apps that you want to your sd card
really? none? why?
IMO, link2sd is good (since i havent tried move2sd), since it moves lib and dex files too. i think titanium only moves the apk file, isnt it?
do anyone tried data2sd?
Move 2 SD usually moves internal memory installed app to sd and it is very effective if you have low internal memory left.
I use "DroidSail Super Move 2 SD" it is free on market and does what I need.
I have already moved unnecessary apps that does not needed to be installed on internal/phone memory, for ex: Facebook,Twitter etc.
If you find difficulties for using this app PM me...
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ROM ToolBox + App2SD = Awesome
Link2sd+root+2nd partition is great
App2sd for non root phone is great
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Link2sd is great..i havent tried move2sd.
Actually yea. Romtolbox+apps2sd - cool im using it
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Hi,
Can someone point me to the easiest way of moving my large games (1.8GB or more) games to my SD card?
Thanks in advance.
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You have to root your note first so you can install an app for this one :highfive:
You need to be rooted and then you can use the app called "Folder Mount" from the play store to transfer any directories you like to the sd card.
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Thanks for your responses. I already have my Note 8.0 rooted and ready to go. I will do some research on this folder mount app.:good:
Folder Mount is by far the easiest app to use. Thanks!:good:
Here's a link to the app:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2192122
I have installed this app but frankly I do not understand its purpose. If I need to move files and folders, then I can do it with any file manager, no need to have this app installed, unless I'm missing something.
On the other hand, how can I move apks to external sd? I mean when I install an app (apk) it still goes to internal storage. How can I force it to install on sd card (if possible), or at least how can I move it to sd card after it installs internally?
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I have installed this app but frankly I do not understand its purpose. If I need to move files and folders, then I can do it with any file manager, no need to have this app installed, unless I'm missing something.
On the other hand, how can I move apks to external sd? I mean when I install an app (apk) it still goes to internal storage. How can I force it to install on sd card (if possible), or at least how can I move it to sd card after it installs internally?
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you can't.. moving apps and games to external is imposibble even with apps2sd... the only way to do this is to copy your files from internal to external and mount it to the original internal directory..
that's what foldermount does...atleast thats what I think it does..
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This link explains how to use Folder mount, and why you should use it.
Is anyone else concerned about running out of internal memory on their tablet? I right now have about 5GB free space. Of course I have a MicroSD card in the device for all my media but since you natively can not move programs onto the SD card everything is on internal memory. I still have several apps I would like to install including some big games and I am afraid I will have no space left. I know there are 3rd party apps that will move apps to the SD card but I am not looking to root my device at this time.
What brand is it? Btw you can use PC softwares like moborobo to install the apps to the desired location like sd card. Just google for it. It is very useful.
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What brand is it? Btw you can use PC softwares like moborobo to install the apps to the desired location like sd card. Just google for it. It is very useful.
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The brand of my tablet? It is a Galaxy Note 8.
Good. Try using the software recommended earlier. Its free and works like a.charm. also, if you are familiar with using ADB, you can set the default install location to SD. This will install the app directly to sd in majority cases and will also allow you to move many apps to sd which normally don't allow moving themselves to SD. Both the methods work.without root. If you need adb and the commands, feel free to let me know and I'll post them when I am near my pc.
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Good. Try using the software recommended earlier. Its free and works like a.charm. also, if you are familiar with using ADB, you can set the default install location to SD. This will install the app directly to sd in majority cases and will also allow you to move many apps to sd which normally don't allow moving themselves to SD. Both the methods work.without root. If you need adb and the commands, feel free to let me know and I'll post them when I am near my pc.
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I will take a loot at your suggestions.
sam214 said:
Good. Try using the software recommended earlier. Its free and works like a.charm. also, if you are familiar with using ADB, you can set the default install location to SD. This will install the app directly to sd in majority cases and will also allow you to move many apps to sd which normally don't allow moving themselves to SD. Both the methods work.without root. If you need adb and the commands, feel free to let me know and I'll post them when I am near my pc.
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Sd not external sd right???
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sam214 said:
Good. Try using the software recommended earlier. Its free and works like a.charm. also, if you are familiar with using ADB, you can set the default install location to SD. This will install the app directly to sd in majority cases and will also allow you to move many apps to sd which normally don't allow moving themselves to SD. Both the methods work.without root. If you need adb and the commands, feel free to let me know and I'll post them when I am near my pc.
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Please post it up. I am very interested. Thank you very very much
I only have 1.2 gigs left on internal memory.
I tried the moborobo and it only gave the option to move to sd. Not external sd which is what is being needed.
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