Link 2 SD help! - Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

If anyone could please direct me to a link or give me very detailed steps on how to create a link 2 sd partition and how to make it work?
I've studied a lot about this and i simply don't understand and very much confused on how it works and what are the steps required!
Please be very detailed in guiding me so!
I'm using Arconium 8.2 with Doomkernel V22 and a Transcend MicroSD Class 4 32GB Memory Card!
I'll be most probably sticking with GB oly as am not interested in ICS!
Please tel me the disadvantages also if it has one!
Thanks for help!
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Basically, save your SD on your computer because we're going to format it.
Then, reboot in recovery, you'll find an option to partition your SD ( sorry I can't remember the exact menu, just look around, can't miss it ). Select your file system ( I'd say EXT3 is a good bet ), select your size ( I have 1Gb ), select 0 as Swap ( you don't need it for that purpose ) and then just wait
When it's done, you can copy back all your data and you'll have your SD partitioned in 2, a big one probably in FAT32 and the one you just created in EXT3
After that, just download any program which will do what you need ( i.e. Link2SD ) and follow the instructions
I hope it's detailed enough, I'm a bit in a rush

1. Backup your SDcard and apps because everything on it might be erased
2. Reboot into CWM
3. Go to advanced
4. Partition SDcard ( choose anything , recommended 512 MB or higher )
5. Swap size any ( recommend 64 MB or higher )
6. Wait till it finishes , it will take a while .
7. reboot and open up Link2SD
8. It will ask you for SD second partition , choose ext3 . (if it didn't continue to the next steps of 9 )
9 a) **Do this only if step 8 wasn't prompted** Go to Link2sd's "more"
b) choose Recreate mount scripts
c) choose ext3
10. reboot the phone , it will take 2-5 mins , so don't remove the battery nor the SDcard .
11. after it boots , go to link2sd , then Storage info , you should see Sdcard 2nd partition mounted , this approves everything is alright
12. Here you have two choices to do , just do any of you want ( choice "a" is easier )
a) for ones with the terminal , type in "su" , then type in "a2sd cachesdreset"
b) for ones with adb , enable USB debugging then open a cmd , cd to the adb location , then type "adb shell" , then "su" , then "a2sd cachedreset" .
13 . Now the phone should reboot ( it would take 2-5 mins , don't touch battery or SDcard )
Additional : Now since you got a 2nd partition , you can link apps to this partition , by pressing any app or multiselect a group of apps and select the Create Link option (for multiselect , press Menu then Actions) , it might require you to quick reboot for every linked app but this will backup and free your internal memory and it is very useful for Large apps and games ! More over in link2sd setting there is an option to Autolink any newly installed app , so flick it !

Well please could you direct me to the Link2SD program thread? How to install it and what settings should be chosen on it?
Most imp qn: How to move apps into EXT partition?
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Once you've partitioned your sd card, install the app from the market. The first run will ask what type of partition you have, select what you've used(ext2,3,or4)and reboot. select 'auto link' from options, and that's about it.

There's a nicely written article on how to use Link2SD on XperiaBlog.
http://www.xperiablog.net/2011/12/12/link2sd-guide-never-worry-about-internal-memory-limits-again/

Thanks a lot guys!
Ready to test them out and brick my arc once again for poking at something wrong
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xtacy! said:
There's a nicely written article on how to use Link2SD on XperiaBlog.
http://www.xperiablog.net/2011/12/12/link2sd-guide-never-worry-about-internal-memory-limits-again/
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I've done it using the guide you posted!
However will titanium backup make backups from it if done?
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gire.prasad said:
I've done it using the guide you posted!
However will titanium backup make backups from it if done?
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Yes.

Though all the user apps are moved to link2sd, but it still shows oly 240 MB free out of 320 MB.. Y is it so?
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Make more internal Storage !!

As anybody who owns a wildfire S , you notice a low internal storage , but now , i learned how to make up much much more internal storage !! All thanks to jikantaru ! Lets cut through to the requirements !
Requirements :
1. A rom with a2sd or apps2sd (ex: Jikantaru rom , Wildfire S Cracker)
2. Link2SD
3. CWM recovery
4. Android terminal emulator or adb .
5. Permanent Rooted Phone , which means unlocked bootloader or s-off + root
Process :
1. Backup your SDcard and apps because everything on it might be erased
2. Reboot into CWM
3. Go to advanced
4. Partition SDcard ( choose anything , recommended 512 MB or higher )
5. Swap size any ( recommend 64 MB or higher )
6. Wait till it finishes , it will take a while .
7. reboot and open up Link2SD
8. It will ask you for SD second partition , choose ext3 . (if it didn't continue to the next steps of 9 )
9 a) **Do this only if step 8 wasn't prompted** Go to Link2sd's "more"
b) choose Recreate mount scripts
c) choose ext3
10. reboot the phone , it will take 2-5 mins , so don't remove the battery nor the SDcard .
11. after it boots , go to link2sd , then Storage info , you should see Sdcard 2nd partition mounted , this approves everything is alright
12. Here you have two choices to do , just do any of you want ( choice "a" is easier )
a) for ones with the terminal , type in "su" , then type in "a2sd cachesdreset"
b) for ones with adb , enable USB debugging then open a cmd , cd to the adb location , then type "adb shell" , then "su" , then "a2sd cachedreset" .
13 . Now the phone should reboot ( it would take 2-5 mins , don't touch battery or SDcard )
Additional : Now since you got a 2nd partition , you can link apps to this partition , by pressing any app or multiselect a group of apps and select the Create Link option (for multiselect , press Menu then Actions) , it might require you to quick reboot for every linked app but this will backup and free your internal memory and it is very useful for Large apps and games ! More over in link2sd setting there is an option to Autolink any newly installed app , so flick it !
Now by that you have finished the thing ! Go to sd and phone storage in settings , and you will notice the internal storage is now 108 MB , Now any app you install on phone memory you just go to link2sd and move it to sdcard , by this , the sdcard is acting as internal storage !!! Install any app you want ! Please Post your feedback !!!
NOTE : the original app2sd that comes with link2sd still takes from the internal storage a big part , so this tutorial will make a partition of the sdcard act as internal storage , which is totally amazing especially for the picky and annoying low Wildfire S internal storage. This was Jikantaru's tutorial originally but Jikantaru's needed more explanation especially for newbies , so i did the thing and it is totally working . BTW , I learn and explain in my way
Again all Thanks a lot for jikantaru !!
Sry if this sounds kinda dumb, but i'm a little confused with all these a2sd, link2sd, data2sd etc. stuff.
Do you know if the CM 7.2 nightlies are a2sd enabled, so this will work?
Tried it and in Terminal Emulator it says "a2sd not found"
Thanks in advance
Thx... this tutorial works great for me, after install a bunch of apps, the internal memory still have 130MB free...
ben_gate said:
Thx... this tutorial works great for me, after install a bunch of apps, the internal memory still have 130MB free...
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your welcome ! please share it , finally it will help people free there picky memory size !
How do you restore sd-ext from Clockworkmod? I get an error... bummer
vampirexhunter said:
How do you restore sd-ext from Clockworkmod? I get an error... bummer
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What ?? you can't restore ? maybe you didn't even backup ... actually you might have to create a mount script from Link2sd ...
seaskyways said:
What ?? you can't restore ? maybe you didn't even backup ... actually you might have to create a mount script from Link2sd ...
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Meh, I gave up on Link2SD... as my apps keep dissapearing on boot ( apk still on sd-ext, but android not listing the apps).. and SD card gets corrupted and erases itself...
Might just try to repartition the /system & /data for more space...
Thanks, I can finally fit stuff on my phone haha. Now all we need is a fully working CM7 port.
xJavontax said:
Thanks, I can finally fit stuff on my phone haha. Now all we need is a fully working CM7 port.
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Welcome , glad it helped ! plz smash that thanks button !
vampirexhunter said:
Meh, I gave up on Link2SD... as my apps keep dissapearing on boot ( apk still on sd-ext, but android not listing the apps).. and SD card gets corrupted and erases itself...
Might just try to repartition the /system & /data for more space...
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I got that problem multiple times ! All my dear photos where gone ! Well , i need to update this tutorial as it "needs" updates !
There's an option on link2sd (menu - more - clear all app caches), what different with that?
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Clearing the app caches is what it says , but the a2sd cachesdreset more like creates a dalvik cache to sd flag which empties A LOT , but after doing this , if you try removing the SD while the phone is booted it will FREEZE , then after rebooting you will notice that the storage is low again ! unless you reinsert the SD and reboot , the flag will be reactivated ...
Dosen't work
Hey guys. i am fiddling with this link2sd software for weeks now. long story short, when i use a2sd cachesdreset command, phone restart ok. but after booting into the htc homescreen, errors keep popping up, google services fails to load etc etc.
& if i reboot, the phone is stuck on white screen with HTC logo forever( kept it running for 1 hour hoping it will load but .. hmm )
only way to get back is to get the sd card out, but then after reboot, THE APPLICATION IS NO LONGER INSTALLED error appears.
PLS PLS GUIDE ME GUYS i am a noob here. Thanks.
PS: don't wanna use data2sd as i am on class4 8GB card & it too slow for me
mechexpert said:
Hey guys. i am fiddling with this link2sd software for weeks now. long story short, when i use a2sd cachesdreset command, phone restart ok. but after booting into the htc homescreen, errors keep popping up, google services fails to load etc etc.
& if i reboot, the phone is stuck on white screen with HTC logo forever( kept it running for 1 hour hoping it will load but .. hmm )
only way to get back is to get the sd card out, but then after reboot, THE APPLICATION IS NO LONGER INSTALLED error appears.
PLS PLS GUIDE ME GUYS i am a noob here. Thanks.
PS: don't wanna use data2sd as i am on class4 8GB card & it too slow for me
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Don't use link2sd and a2sd at the same time
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nope , doesn't differ much , i used to use both for a long time , then i used a 16 gb sdcard with data2sd (2gb ext4 partition ) , i don't know what class was that but i knew it was good , so i tell you try wiping all data , dalvil cache ... then try reflashing your ROM ( i recommend you use eqdkp ) , then use link2sd to mount your second partition , then refollow my instructions .... please press the thanks button and check the SENSE 4.0 lockscreen and clock !
seaskyways said:
nope , doesn't differ much , i used to use both for a long time , then i used a 16 gb sdcard with data2sd (2gb ext4 partition ) , i don't know what class was that but i knew it was good , so i tell you try wiping all data , dalvil cache ... then try reflashing your ROM ( i recommend you use eqdkp ) , then use link2sd to mount your second partition , then refollow my instructions .... please press the thanks button and check the SENSE 4.0 lockscreen and clock !
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i have done wipping data, cache, & changed rom like a million times now , no help there ... ...
btw wt is eqdkp ?
link2sd is really great but it says low memory when i restart the phone, in status is shows zero memory ...
oh sense 4.0 .. .wow ...will love to try it ...
Don't use link2sd and a2sd at the same time
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but then i get low memory error if i don't use a2sd command. if i do i have a boot loop
mechexpert said:
i have done wipping data, cache, & changed rom like a million times now , no help there ... ...
btw wt is eqdkp ?
link2sd is really great but it says low memory when i restart the phone, in status is shows zero memory ...
oh sense 4.0 .. .wow ...will love to try it ...
but then i get low memory error if i don't use a2sd command. if i do i have a boot loop
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You have actually linked your apps via link2sd haven't you? When you look at apps in link2sd do they say they are linked, and that's for apk file, dalvik cache and libs?
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scott_doyland said:
You have actually linked your apps via link2sd haven't you? When you look at apps in link2sd do they say they are linked, and that's for apk file, dalvik cache and libs?
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yes i link the apps via link2sd, automatic link all , apks, cache & libs. all linked. m i doing it wrong ?
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but then i get low memory error if i don't use a2sd command. if i do i have a boot loop
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I mean..you dnt have to install link2sd if you want to use DT a2sd. Just run teminal emulator after flash rom, type "su" then type "a2sd cachesd" (the rom include DT a2sd in this case)
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Ok ,... now this may sound strange but i got it working!!
Earlier i was using EXT4 partition & this time i did EXACTLY what is mentioned in the first page. & voila !! it works may be its something to do with ext4 partition ?? but anyhow what ever it is , i am glad ext3 got it working!!
THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS!!!!

xperia arc lt 15i cannot access memory card after partition plz help

Sir I have rooted my xperia arc lt15i, last night I just make partion on my memory card by mini partition wizard tool home edition to use link2sd application but after that my phone no more reads memory card what to do please help
did u reboot your phone after creating partition?
sometimes a reboot solves many problem
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arpith.fbi said:
did u reboot your phone after creating partition?
sometimes a reboot solves many problem
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Yes I Rebooted many times, but it is not working, infact after partition, it was aceessing the card, but was not opening gallery, so I rebooted the phone, after rebooting, it is not teading card. Plz give suggestions, what to do now
Did you finalise the settings after partitioning?
Connect your phone in MSC mode. Open MiniTool Partition Wizard and see if it can detect your memory card.
Chances are that you didn't compete the instructions that were given.
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xtacy! said:
Did you finalise the settings after partitioning?
Connect your phone in MSC mode. Open MiniTool Partition Wizard and see if it can detect your memory card.
Chances are that you didn't compete the instructions that were given.
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Thanks, I will see and check this after reaching home at evening by the way I connecyed it both rhe modes in night and pc was saying its properies as omb as stoarage and 0 mb as used capacity but didnt checked it using mini partition tool wizard.
xtacy! said:
Did you finalise the settings after partitioning?
Connect your phone in MSC mode. Open MiniTool Partition Wizard and see if it can detect your memory card.
Chances are that you didn't compete the instructions that were given.
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yeah I checked it, it is not detecting memory card, as per my thought , I completed the instructions What else can be done ??
get a hold of memory card reader and let the computer recognize your sd card..i m sure it will..once recognized make one primary fat32 partition..then format it and start the process again
did you make a right partition?
i mean you set a fat32 , ext2, and etc. correctly?
i think you must check it again
sorry for my bad english.
arpith.fbi said:
get a hold of memory card reader and let the computer recognize your sd card..i m sure it will..once recognized make one primary fat32 partition..then format it and start the process again
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Thanks mate, i checked it on memory card reader and ii can detect the whole card, now what to do, as your reply, again I should make partition , and if I would format it all data would be erased, although now I have taken backup of all the data , can after formatting, this data can be pasted on the the formatted card and get my phone's all applications back ?
now remove the partition wat u had made earlier...and follow the below instructions
1. Backup your SDcard and apps because everything on it might be erased
2. Reboot into CWM
3. Go to advanced
4. Partition SDcard ( choose anything , recommended 512 MB or higher )
5. Swap size any ( recommend 64 MB or higher )
6. Wait till it finishes , it will take a while .
7. reboot and open up Link2SD
8. It will ask you for SD second partition , choose ext3 . (if it didn't continue to the next steps of 9 )
9 a) **Do this only if step 8 wasn't prompted** Go to Link2sd's "more"
b) choose Recreate mount scripts
c) choose ext3
10. reboot the phone , it will take 2-5 mins , so don't remove the battery nor the SDcard .
11. after it boots , go to link2sd , then Storage info , you should see Sdcard 2nd partition mounted , this approves everything is alright
12. Here you have two choices to do , just do any of you want ( choice "a" is easier )
a) for ones with the terminal , type in "su" , then type in "a2sd cachesdreset"
b) for ones with adb , enable USB debugging then open a cmd , cd to the adb location , then type "adb shell" , then "su" , then "a2sd cachedreset" .
13 . Now the phone should reboot ( it would take 2-5 mins , don't touch battery or SDcard )
Additional : Now since you got a 2nd partition , you can link apps to this partition , by pressing any app or multiselect a group of apps and select the Create Link option (for multiselect , press Menu then Actions) , it might require you to quick reboot for every linked app but this will backup and free your internal memory and it is very useful for Large apps and games ! More over in link2sd setting there is an option to Autolink any newly installed app , so flick it !
okries said:
did you make a right partition?
i mean you set a fat32 , ext2, and etc. correctly?
i think you must check it again
sorry for my bad english.
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yeah friend, I used mini tool partition home wizard and used fat32, what is ext2 , can u please explain.
arpith.fbi said:
now remove the partition wat u had made earlier...and follow the below instructions
1. Backup your SDcard and apps because everything on it might be erased
2. Reboot into CWM
3. Go to advanced
4. Partition SDcard ( choose anything , recommended 512 MB or higher )
5. Swap size any ( recommend 64 MB or higher )
6. Wait till it finishes , it will take a while .
7. reboot and open up Link2SD
8. It will ask you for SD second partition , choose ext3 . (if it didn't continue to the next steps of 9 )
9 a) **Do this only if step 8 wasn't prompted** Go to Link2sd's "more"
b) choose Recreate mount scripts
c) choose ext3
10. reboot the phone , it will take 2-5 mins , so don't remove the battery nor the SDcard .
11. after it boots , go to link2sd , then Storage info , you should see Sdcard 2nd partition mounted , this approves everything is alright
12. Here you have two choices to do , just do any of you want ( choice "a" is easier )
a) for ones with the terminal , type in "su" , then type in "a2sd cachesdreset"
b) for ones with adb , enable USB debugging then open a cmd , cd to the adb location , then type "adb shell" , then "su" , then "a2sd cachedreset" .
13 . Now the phone should reboot ( it would take 2-5 mins , don't touch battery or SDcard )
Additional : Now since you got a 2nd partition , you can link apps to this partition , by pressing any app or multiselect a group of apps and select the Create Link option (for multiselect , press Menu then Actions) , it might require you to quick reboot for every linked app but this will backup and free your internal memory and it is very useful for Large apps and games ! More over in link2sd setting there is an option to Autolink any newly installed app , so flick it !
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Thanks so so much for replying so fast and describing every thing, please clear two things as I am new to all these, firstly how to remove that partition , I think with the mini tool partition wizard, but after removing that partition, my partition of 300 mb which I made would lost permanently or added ahain to my sd card? And secondly, what is reboot in cwm, i have heard so much about it but does not , can please explain?
navneetsonu007 said:
Thanks so so much for replying so fast and describing every thing, please clear two things as I am new to all these, firstly how to remove that partition , I think with the mini tool partition wizard, but after removing that partition, my partition of 300 mb which I made would lost permanently or added ahain to my sd card? And secondly, what is reboot in cwm, i have heard so much about it but does not , can please explain?
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dude..in mini tools first delete the partition and then extend your main partition..
reboot in cwm recovery means poweroff your phone then power on and keep an eye on the side led...as soon as it glows press vol down button..thats how u enter recovery
arpith.fbi said:
dude..in mini tools first delete the partition and then extend your main partition..
reboot in cwm recovery means poweroff your phone then power on and keep an eye on the side led...as soon as it glows press vol down button..thats how u enter recovery
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Thanks mate again, I would reply u again after reaching back to home at eve, by the way it is 100% sure that data would be lost in cwm recovery method or it might be saved ?
Have you tryd to connect with Sony pc compagnion in MSC modus?
After that, try again in MTC..
I had same problem after installing a fresh rom and this worked for me.
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Have you tryd to connect with Sony pc compagnion in MSC modus?
After that, try again in MTC..
I had same problem after installing a fresh rom and this worked for me.
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yeah mate, i did thism but did not worked for me any way,thanx
arpith.fbi said:
dude..in mini tools first delete the partition and then extend your main partition..
reboot in cwm recovery means poweroff your phone then power on and keep an eye on the side led...as soon as it glows press vol down button..thats how u enter recovery
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hi, reached home, going to do as you said, deleting partition, I was asking that I have to install cwm software from google market first to reboot in cwm recovery ?
You would need to download and install Xperia CWM Auto-Installer from the market. It's fine because you're already rooted.
arpith.fbi said:
dude..in mini tools first delete the partition and then extend your main partition..
reboot in cwm recovery means poweroff your phone then power on and keep an eye on the side led...as soon as it glows press vol down button..thats how u enter recovery
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dude u r amazing really, so helpful, thanks so so so much,as u said , deleted the partition and my phone detected the card u saved my memory card and all data otherwise I was just going to buy new memory card yesterday . K , now plz give some light about ce\wm recovery, altough you have explained me the method, but rather i have to firstly insatall it through google market and then it will rebot into cwm module ? also can u explain what is the role and function of rebooting in cwm recovery as I hace read so much about it, because it is used in many other applications llike applying new themes in phone etc.
When you first used the MiniTool Partition Wizard, were you following any guide? Or were you trying it out on your own? Because there's a well-written guide on XperiaBlog on setting up Link2SD with MiniTool.
You need to reboot into recovery because you can't access it like a regular app on your phone. (The Xperia CWM Auto-Installer has an option to reboot into recovery through the app though).
Recovery is quite an important part for any phone.
- You are able to take complete nandroid backups of your ROM and data and restore them if something goes wrong.
- You need it to install custom ROMs.
- You need it to flash zip files (eg: for themes or status bar modifications etc).
- It's got a lot of advanced options including doing a full wipe, partition your SD card to name a couple.
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[Giude] Unlimited INTERNAL MEMORY, Spice, Karbonn, HTC, Samsung, Moto, Micromax, ALL

** get latest version from play store. attached versions r outdated & may/maynot work on yr device **
This is NOT a phone/brand specific guide
Motorola FIRE RAZR ATRIX DEFY DROID MileStone + XT PRO
Samsung Galaxy Duos Y Pocket Mini Ace
HTC Wildfire Explorer Desire One Sensation Salsa Chacha Evo Incredible Inspire Hero
Spice Mi 270 280 300 310 350 350n 410 425 500 720
Karbonn A7 A9
Micromax A52 A45 A50 A75 A73 A85 A70 A78 A60
Froyo or GingerBread GB
Most probably will work on HoneyComb, ICS & above since the app gets regularly updated. Check developer's description on Play Store.
When to do:
If fone runs out of internal memory or u know for sure tat it will
Requirements:
1. SD card
2. MiniTool Partition (free) software on windows PC - http://www.partitionwizard.com/download.html
3. Link2SD
* higher the CLASS of SD, faster the performance
* link2SD is available for FREE on Play Store. Get the latest version. If u dont hav a STORE, find the compatible version yrself or try the attached APK
Preparation:
1. ROOT yr fone
2. settings - privacy - factory reset
3. switch OFF
* if u dont know whether yr fone is ROOTed or not, then its surely NOT-ROOTed
* if factory reset doesnt wipe yr fone, switch off & enter RECOVERY & clear dalvik, cache, etc
* in many fones recovery can be entered by simply POWERing ON while HOLDING Volume Up
Process:
1. take out SD
2. say, its a 16gb SD, use MINITOOL on PC & create 1st PRIMARY partition of 14gb as FAT32
3. 2nd PRIMARY partition of 2gb as EXT2
4. u'll get some warnings, ignore them
5. once u r done, leave the SD aside, DONT plug it in fone
6. start yr fone & DONT let play store auto update anything
7. Ummm... Have a smoke!
8. update superuser bianary, restart
9. plugin the modded SD
10. install LINK2SD from play store in INTERNAL MEMORY
11. run the app
12. on 1st run the app will ask whats the 2nd partition type. Choose EXT2
13. if the app doesnt say tat, repartition again, if still doesnt say, figure out wats wrong
14. dont proceed unless u get tat popup msg from link2sd. once u get tat msg, accept it & restart
15. run the app & configure android's inbuilt app2sd to install in INTERNAL MEMORY by default
16. now configure link2sd to auto link new installations to SD
17. restart & hav fun
*how to check: install ANYTHING on yr fone & after it says install complete, link2sd will popup in notification & say LINKING. let it do its work & say LINKED
*note : DONT ever format the modded SD thru fone, it'll delete the illegal partition
*can b used on ANY andoid device
*never hot-swap yr SD cause its part of system now. to take out SD, turn off fone
*if u follow the clean format method, DO NOT read beyond this! u'll never have to worry bout free space, just enjoy yr droid
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effect is best noted if clean format method is followed but.....
those who dont wanna format, do all the settings as point 15&16, then for the stuff tat r already installed in INTERNAL mem, LINK them to SD, DO NOT MOVE them to SD. if u have stuff installed in SD previously, MOVE them to internal mem & LINK them to SD
*always LINK with LIBs & all the 3 options preferably
*DONT LINK link2SD & Play Store update
*u can LINK absolutely anything even if its system update & always LINK with libs & all the options it shows
*before LINKing system updates, FORCE CLOSE tat app
*those who DONT format, might get ForceClose after linking system updates. in tat case, uninstall the update & reinstall & let link2sd do its job auto
*even tho u LINK apps from internal mem, system wont show the space freed unless u REBOOT
*system will never count the extended mem, use the link2sd app to see system stat
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Pls dont ask questions which r impossible/lame to answer. like:
1. will it work on my such & such device
2. will it work on my such & such 3rd party ROM
3. how much should i allot
4. can i use some other file system for 1st/2nd partition
said method of linking to SD yields much more free system mem than any other moving to SD technique! also it has added advantages over others which u'll realise once u start using it
I have stuck at 2nd step of process.. I downloaded the PARTITION MAGIC whole file of nearly 25MB but could not do further things.. frustrated.. gave up..
I could root my Chinese dual sim i9220 easily.. with help of SuperOneClick.. but doing this stuff found v difficult.. needless to say.. I am not good in tech things.. pls help.. thanks in advance..
1st plugin SD in pc & then fire up MINITOOL
app will show the sd card with 1 partition
hi-light the partition & hit DELETE
UN PARTITIONED space will b created
hi-lite UNPARTITIONED space & hit create... make partitions as described
now hit the BIG GREEN "APPLY" button
....the app only does its job when u hit APPLY... if u dont hit APPLY, no changes will be made to... this is a security feature
Fantastic..works like a charm on HTC EVO 4G LTE
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thanks for the guide. i'm about to try it on my samsung xcover phone (android 2.3.6), which is already rooted. i take it that the factory reset will erase all the apps that didn't come with the phone, so what's the recommended way to backup the apps and restore them after link2SD? (Obviously I can just copy the contents of the old fat32 partition to the new fat32 partition, but I assume there's something more involved here).
if u prefer to save apps rather than clean format method, theres method laid out for tat too.... read the whole post
restoring the contents of existing fat32 after format will NOT bring anything back.... its just garbage
Thanks Sadhu for this! You are great man! You worked on this with developer or you are just an advanced user of this app? I will push the thanks button for this mate!!!
Mr.Mefisto said:
Thanks Sadhu for this! You are great man! You worked on this with developer or you are just an advanced user of this app? I will push the thanks button for this mate!!!
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tnx bro
no am not working with developer or anything cool of that sort.... i was a webmaster for 7yrs distributing symbian/WM 0-day releases... so love to mingle
if any developer wants webspace to provide direct links, i'll b happy to help
i tried partiioning my 16gb class 4 sd card both tru cwm partition option and mini partition tool on pc(the method u said here).but evrithing was fine upto partioning.but the partitioned ext2 is not mounting automatically.n i dnt know how to mount it manually.
any help????
galaxy Y is the mobile.
tested working on galaxy Y & Y-Duos
wat EXACTLY do u mean by 2nd partition is NOT MOUNTING ???? i've made a reply below but it might not b the reply to yr question cause i didnt understand it
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r u sure u have ROOT ??? most probably u dont... so check tat first... then proceed as below....
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take out & plugin SD on PC & with monitool, verify....
1st partition is PRIMARY & FAT32
2nd partition is ALSO PRIMARY & ext2
then run link2sd -> choose partition type ext2 -> goto SETTINGS -> ....
1. native app2sd -> INTERNAL
2. RELINK lib/dex + fastscrool -> CHECK
reboot & run link2sd.... if it doesnt ask partition type again, its all fine
i decided to do a clean upgrade and to reinstall apps. seems to be working fine; link2sd recognized the ext2 partition, shows the app linked to sd message when i install new apps and so forth. however, system memory still appears around 100 MB (as opposed to 2 GB, which is the size of my ext2 partition on the sd card). when i install something, for example, adobe flash player (5 MB), it take takes that out of system memory or shows that system memory has gone from 100 MB to 95 MB. however, the memory returns back to 100 MB after reboot (maybe cache refresh issue) once link2sd has loaded and been (automatically) granted superuser access. i then installed a bunch of new apk files and system memory went down to 85 MB (after reboot), so it seems that link2sd is not able to link quite everything, but hopefully it works well enough that i won't experience space problems again.
again, thank for the guide.
pajenn said:
i decided to do a clean upgrade and to reinstall apps. seems to be working fine; link2sd recognized the ext2 partition, shows the app linked to sd message when i install new apps and so forth. however, system memory still appears around 100 MB (as opposed to 2 GB, which is the size of my ext2 partition on the sd card). when i install something, for example, adobe flash player (5 MB), it take takes that out of system memory or shows that system memory has gone from 100 MB to 95 MB. however, the memory returns back to 100 MB after reboot (maybe cache refresh issue) once link2sd has loaded and been (automatically) granted superuser access. i then installed a bunch of new apk files and system memory went down to 85 MB (after reboot), so it seems that link2sd is not able to link quite everything, but hopefully it works well enough that i won't experience space problems again.
again, thank for the guide.
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system does NOT count/recognise the 2nd partition.... it'll always show original space left... use the link2sd app to see diff STORAGE INFO... as mentioned in post
for system to refresh memory info, it needs a reboot... i've already mentioned tat
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make sure tat in link2sd setting .... NATIVE APP2SD SETTINGS -> INTERNAL
still some apps might NOT get auto linked in SOME FONES... theres solution for tat too...
(no such issue in motorola. seen in spice/karbonn)
1. fire up link2sd -> hit the FILTER button & choose ON INTERNAL -> click on a app -> create link (choose all 3 check box)
2. fire up link2sd -> hit the FILTER button & choose ON SD CARD -> click on a app -> create link (choose all 3 check box)
sadhu_s60 said:
tested working on galaxy Y & Y-Duos
wat EXACTLY do u mean by 2nd partition is NOT MOUNTING ???? i've made a reply below but it might not b the reply to yr question cause i didnt understand it
--------
r u sure u have ROOT ??? most probably u dont... so check tat first... then proceed as below....
--------
take out & plugin SD on PC & with monitool, verify....
1st partition is PRIMARY & FAT32
2nd partition is ALSO PRIMARY & ext2
then run link2sd -> choose partition type ext2 -> goto SETTINGS -> ....
1. native app2sd -> INTERNAL
2. RELINK lib/dex + fastscrool -> CHECK
reboot & run link2sd.... if it doesnt ask partition type again, its all fine
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sadhu_s60 said:
tested working on galaxy Y & Y-Duos
wat EXACTLY do u mean by 2nd partition is NOT MOUNTING ???? i've made a reply below but it might not b the reply to yr question cause i didnt understand it
--------
r u sure u have ROOT ??? most probably u dont... so check tat first... then proceed as below....
--------
take out & plugin SD on PC & with monitool, verify....
1st partition is PRIMARY & FAT32
2nd partition is ALSO PRIMARY & ext2
then run link2sd -> choose partition type ext2 -> goto SETTINGS -> ....
1. native app2sd -> INTERNAL
2. RELINK lib/dex + fastscrool -> CHECK
reboot & run link2sd.... if it doesnt ask partition type again, its all fine
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Thanks for respnding.
Below r da screen shots of my problm.hope u undrstand it.
Evritime after n how many times I'm reboiting mob n how many times I'm opening link2sd app its teling the same pops.don't knw y.
harigavara said:
Thanks for respnding.
Below r da screen shots of my problm.hope u undrstand it.
Evritime after n how many times I'm reboiting mob n how many times I'm opening link2sd app its teling the same pops.don't knw y.
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pls post screenshot of yr superuser/superSU app
sadhu_s60 said:
pls post screenshot of yr superuser/superSU app
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sadhu_s60 said:
pls post screenshot of yr superuser/superSU app
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Bro there?
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Yeah I gott bro..
We hav to select ext4 though we partitioned ext2 or ext3.
Issuse is that repencis rom is differnt.thanks bro.
But still actualy I dnt knw basics abut this process.like wat is ext2,3 n 4.for n at which time I shud choose them,n wats da menu dat is cuming after selecting partition...i.e I think swap..or sumthing(tru cwm)..wat n how I have to select those values?
harigavara said:
Yeah I gott bro..
We hav to select ext4 though we partitioned ext2 or ext3.
Issuse is that repencis rom is differnt.thanks bro.
But still actualy I dnt knw basics abut this process.like wat is ext2,3 n 4.for n at which time I shud choose them,n wats da menu dat is cuming after selecting partition...i.e I think swap..or sumthing(tru cwm)..wat n how I have to select those values?
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morning! i wake late... after looking @ yr scr, tats wat i was gonna say tat seems u r using custom ROM... since u r choosing ext4, better make tat partition ext4 also.... ext4 formatting wastes less space & its noticeably faster with linking
like FAT, FAT32, NTFS for windows, in linux we have ext2, ext3, ext4 (android is a varient of linux).... u cant use ext2 as ext4 it might work but will mess up... so since yr rom is working with ext4, make tat partition ext4 & enjoy
great tat u took the time to figure out yrself now u r free from memory restriction forever
sadhu_s60 said:
morning! i wake late... after looking @ yr scr, tats wat i was gonna say tat seems u r using custom ROM... since u r choosing ext4, better make tat partition ext4 also.... ext4 formatting wastes less space & its noticeably faster with linking
like FAT, FAT32, NTFS for windows, in linux we have ext2, ext3, ext4 (android is a varient of linux).... u cant use ext2 as ext4 it might work but will mess up... so since yr rom is working with ext4, make tat partition ext4 & enjoy
great tat u took the time to figure out yrself now u r free from memory restriction forever
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Thanks bro...but as u said in the guide that to test if its workng or nt- we vl get notification abt linkng the particular we jst instaled.
But I'm nt gettng any notification.I even selctd those options to enable notifications.
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Cud u pls give me ur mail Id so dat I can ask u few doubts there with ease....
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[TUTORIAL] Partitioning your sd-card correctly

Correctly partition your sd-card for extended memory use​
Many users on this forum don't know how to partition their sd-cards correctly, resulting in later problems with ROMs, like lag issues, or data losses. This guide will help you partition your sd-card correctly.
There are several potential partitions where app-data can be installed to, usually the internal memory-partition is used for that. Unfortunately, the Desire's internal memory if only 147mb in size, and can only be increased by a maximum of 100mb with a hboot change. With apps increasing in size in the last few years, and devs not caring anymore about their app size, this small internal memory can't hold more than 10-20 relatively small apps.
Since Android 2.2 Froyo, users have been able to move part of the apps on the sd-card, but it's still not enough, with most of the data and dalvik cache filling up the internal memory. Therefore most custom ROMs incorporate an extension that allow additional partition on the sd-card to be used exclusively as an extension to the internal memory partition 'data', which is referrred to as 'sd-ext'.
----------------WARNING----------------
Everything on your sd-card will be wiped. Backup your sd-card before proceeding.
I do not take responsibility for anything that happens with your phone/ sd-card.
----------------INFO----------------
There are two methods to correctly create an ext partition on your sd-card. These are:
- 4ext Recovery method
This method requires you to be S-OFF, but it's the easiest one.
-Gparted method
This can be done, regardless of being S-OFF or not.
These two methods are the best ones to use. Other means could result in sd-card damaging, or other problems. Do not use:
ROM Manager, CWM Recovery, Windows Minitool Partition Wizard etc.
All you need for this process:
A 4ext recovery compatible phone ( for the 4ext method)
A Micro Sd-card.
A computer.
A writable CD (For Gparted Method)
A rom with init.d scripts support.
A brain.
----------------4ext Method----------------
This method consists in flashing a new recovery on your phone, and it requires you to be S-OFF.
If you aren't S-OFF, check this out:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=805811
Now. let's start.
[1] For Rooted ROMs
1. Go here: http://4ext.net/
2. Click on "4EXT Recovery Updater" and download the .apk.
3. Put the .apk on your sd-card.
4. Install the app, and open it.
5. Select "Online Install | upgrade". Confirm your phone model.
6. Select the latest "Touch" recovery, or "Classic", depending on your preferences.
Skip to [4]
[2] For ROMs that are not rooted (PB99IMG)
1. Go to this thread :http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1751258
2. Download the file: PB99IMG.zip
3. Place the file on the root of your sd-card (like... not in any folder)
4. Power off your phone
5. Boot in hboot (Power Down + Volume Down) or, if Vol Down is broken, in fastboot (Power Button + Back button) and select
"Bootloader".
6. Wait until a message appeares. Select yes.
Skip to [4]
[3] For ROMs that are not rooted (Fastboot)
This requires you to have ADB and Fastboot installed. Check out this guide : Long link
1. Download the PB99IMG from this thread :http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1751258
2. Extract the .img from inside the zip.
3. Put it on the the C:/ drive.
4. Boot your phone in fastboot (Power + Back button), then connect it to your PC.
5. Open CMD
6. Type "fastboot flash recovery C:/recovery.img"
Go to step [4]
[4] Partitioning your sd-card through recovery.
Now, you have installed 4ext recovery. We can continue.
1. Boot in recovery. (Power + Volume Down, then select "recovery")
2. Select "Tools".
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3. Select "partition sd-card"
4. Select "Remove all partitions and start from scratch" (Hope you backed up your sd-card)
5. Select your sd-ext partition size. Recommended : minimum 512mb.
6. Skip sd-ext 2 (If asked for it)
7. Skip swap. (If the rom you want to install requires swap, then select 128 mb)
8. Choose Ext4 as your partition type. (Ext4 is faster than Ext3)
Voila, now you have an ext partition.
Skip to "Using the ext partition".
----------------Gparted Method----------------
1. Download gparted Live CD (.iso) from here: http://gparted.sourceforge.net/download.php
2. Once downloaded, burn it on a CD using a burning software.
3. Connect your phone to your PC, and select "Hard Disk" mode.
3. Restart your computer and enter boot menu (usually by pressing F2/F12)
4. In boot menu change the boot order to bring your CD drive on the top, save settings and exit.
5. Restart your computer. You will get some options. Select the one that says to boot Gparted, or something like that.
6. Select your language by entering a given number.
7. You will next have 3 options. Type 0 and hit enter.
8. Now you should be booted in Gparted. You should see your sd-card info, together with your PC's partitions. Select your sd-card.
9. After selecting, you can see your sd-card on the main screen, along with partitions. Delete all partitions, for a clean start.
10. Right click on the "Unallocated space", and click "New"
11. A box will appear. First, create a Fat32 partition. Click the drop down box and select "Fat32". Now write in the "Free space following" box the size of your future ext partition, and, if the ROM you want to install requires a swap partition, add 30 mb to that value. (Example: 1024mb+30mb= 1054mb)
*In order for especially windows-systems being able to mount your sd-card when connecting your device to a pc, sd-ext should be following your first sd-card partition (typically Fat32). Like... create the Fat32 partition first.
12. Now you'll see 2 partitions. Right click on the unallocated one again, write 30mb in the "Free space following" box, then select what kind of partition you would like between Ext 2,3 or 4 ( 4 recommended).
13. Now, right click on the unallocated 30 mb, and create a "Linux swap" partition, just in case.(Optional, only of ROM requires swap)
14. Click "Apply".
15. On the top left of your screen you can see an icon named as exit/turn off, click on it. You now finished partitioning.
Video for better understanding:
And yes, now you may copy back your stuff. (Again, hope you backed up)
----------------Using the Ext partition----------------
After creating an ext partition, you have to actually use it. Most ROMs have a2sd scripts incorporated that use your ext automatically (check the ROM thread), but some ROMs don't, or you just want another type of a2sd scripts.
You can use the following a2sd scripts:
Mounts2sd app (Easiest method, kids!)
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.spazedog.mounts2sd&hl=en
Mounts2sd script
This is a script that lets you choose what you move to sd-ext.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1342387
CronMod
Another set of scripts. Each one has a description. Read it carefully.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1716124
Before flashing any scripts, remember to:
Do a nandroid backup
Delete any other a2sd scripts from the folder : /system/etc/init.d
Wipe cache and dalvik cache after installing a script.
Tip:
Unless you have a fast sd-card (Class 6 or Class 10), you should let your /data partition on your internal memory. Moving it to sd-ext could cause slowness. Move dalvik cache and system/app instead.
After you install one of these scripts, you can finally enjoy the extended memory of your phone.
Note: For most scripts, you will not see the actual ext partition as a memory extension (like, instead of 148 mb, you will not have 1148mb), but it will be there, doing its job.
To actually see your sd-ext, install a storage app, like this one : https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=ru.krikun.freespace.
----------------Problems?----------------
Still getting low memory warning?
1. Use the above suggested app to check your partition.
2. Are you using the correct hboot for your ROM?
3. Did you actually install a script? Did you configure it correctly (Mounts2sd)?
4. You may be having way too many apps, even for your extended memory. Uninstall some. Remember that memory is still limited.
5. Maybe your ROM doesn't support init.d scripts (needed for a2sd). Check out this thread :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1710980
6. If none of above work, start from the beginning, or use another method.
---------------------------------------Thanks---------------------------------------
-pyroblazer
-madmaxx
-AndroidGX
Special thanks:
-eddiehk6
-jmcclue
P.S. If you see anything wrong with this guide, or if you think I should add something, please tell me. Thanks.​
Very nice, and neat too.
This is one of the best guides of this type I've ever seen.
Thanks!
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Very good :thumbup:
1 thing tho, regarding 5 and 6 using 4ext recovery.
5. Choose mb size for ext...ok
6. Skip swap...ok
In 4ext recovery, after choosing first partition size, it asks u to choose second partition size then swap size. So maybe should be...
5 - 512mb - 1.5gb
6 - Skip
7 - Skip
Done.
Very good guide tho, bout time someone wrote it. Good job
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RSK Sattelite SuperSense4.1
jmcclue said:
Very good :thumbup:
1 thing tho, regarding 5 and 6 using 4ext recovery.
5. Choose mb size for ext...ok
6. Skip swap...ok
In 4ext recovery, after choosing first partition size, it asks u to choose second partition size then swap size. So maybe should be...
5 - 512mb - 1.5gb
6 - Skip
7 - Skip
Done.
Very good guide tho, bout time someone wrote it. Good job
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RSK Sattelite SuperSense4.1
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Thanks.
Weirdly enough, I partitioned an older 4 gb class 2 sd-card just to see step to step what happens, and 4 ext didn't ask for a second ext partition. Maybe the latest versions are this way.
Anyways, i made the modifications.
good stuff, very clear. should be made a sticky
few suggestions after also reading many Q&A threads:
- recommended size of partition
simply depends on how many apps users want to install, surprising how some users don't understand this.
- gparted section,
might as well link a video, always much easier to follow once you've seen it.
- using the ext partition
a lot of users expect their internal memory to read "internal + ext partition", when actually the partition is already in use without flashing any additional scripts. recommend first to check the ext partition is in use by installing various apps: diskusage, quick system info pro or titanium backup.
In many cases users won't have to 'use the move to sd' function, just keep apps on internal will trick apps to ext-partition. again this depends on the script, but can be checked as above.
when flashing different a2sd script, is it not necessary to delete the previous script first in /system/etc/init.d? not tried this myself but i would assume it may cause conflicts. definitely recommend nandroid backup and dalvik wipe before flashing any of these!
could also add a note to say that generally it is better to keep app data on the /data partition for stability and performance, unless they have fast sd card.
- add a "still getting low memory warning?" section?
use diskusage as suggested to check the partitions
make sure you are using the correct hboot for your rom (requires s-off), check the rom's system size using 7zip, or read each rom's OP or search within each thread for optimal hboot.
you may have too many apps, no matter which script you use there is still a limit. uninstall some apps you don't need
these aren't anything major, just fine tuning if you want to include
Re: [GUIDE] Partitioning your sd-card correctly
abaaaabbbb63 said:
Thanks.
Weirdly enough, I partitioned an older 4 gb class 2 sd-card just to see step to step what happens, and 4 ext didn't ask for a second ext partition. Maybe the latest versions are this way.
Anyways, i made the modifications.
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Yh it says at the top just below the status bar, its very small so alot of people probably dont see/notice it. Like when u press to "remove all partitions and start from scratch" then u choose, lets say 1024, the next part press skip, but when u press skip the screen doesnt change apart from the wee writing at the top so some people think when they pressed skip nothing happend so they press skip again then it partitions sdcard. Hope that makes sense lol
And yh like eddie said it should be made a sticky or atleast u could ask Mr.Mefisto to add it to his everything desire guide.
Il add it to my sig anyway if thats ok with u?
Sent from my HTC Desire
RSK Sattelite SuperSense4.1
eddiehk6 said:
good stuff, very clear. should be made a sticky
few suggestions after also reading many Q&A threads:
- recommended size of partition
simply depends on how many apps users want to install, surprising how some users don't understand this.
- gparted section,
might as well link a video, always much easier to follow once you've seen it.
- using the ext partition
a lot of users expect their internal memory to read "internal + ext partition", when actually the partition is already in use without flashing any additional scripts. recommend first to check the ext partition is in use by installing various apps: diskusage, quick system info pro or titanium backup.
In many cases users won't have to 'use the move to sd' function, just keep apps on internal will trick apps to ext-partition. again this depends on the script, but can be checked as above.
when flashing different a2sd script, is it not necessary to delete the previous script first in /system/etc/init.d? not tried this myself but i would assume it may cause conflicts. definitely recommend nandroid backup and dalvik wipe before flashing any of these!
could also add a note to say that generally it is better to keep app data on the /data partition for stability and performance, unless they have fast sd card.
- add a "still getting low memory warning?" section?
use diskusage as suggested to check the partitions
make sure you are using the correct hboot for your rom (requires s-off), check the rom's system size using 7zip, or read each rom's OP or search within each thread for optimal hboot.
you may have too many apps, no matter which script you use there is still a limit. uninstall some apps you don't need
these aren't anything major, just fine tuning if you want to include
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Thanks for the suggestions!! Added everything.
jmcclue said:
Yh it says at the top just below the status bar, its very small so alot of people probably dont see/notice it. Like when u press to "remove all partitions and start from scratch" then u choose, lets say 1024, the next part press skip, but when u press skip the screen doesnt change apart from the wee writing at the top so some people think when they pressed skip nothing happend so they press skip again then it partitions sdcard. Hope that makes sense lol
And yh like eddie said it should be made a sticky or atleast u could ask Mr.Mefisto to add it to his everything desire guide.
Il add it to my sig anyway if thats ok with u?
Sent from my HTC Desire
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I'm more than ok with adding it to your sig
Apparently, the user DigginGraves already suggested it to Mr. Mefisto.
Re: [GUIDE] Partitioning your sd-card correctly
abaaaabbbb63 said:
Thanks for the suggestions!! Added everything.
I'm more than ok with adding it to your sig
Apparently, the user DigginGraves already suggested it to Mr. Mefisto.
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Cool, will add it later.
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RSK Sattelite SuperSense4.1
one last thing i just spotted in gparted section steps 11 - 13:
just type free space following as the ext4 partition, briefly explain that ext4 is recommended as it should be slightly faster.
you can ask someone a bit more senior and with more knowledge to confirm, but i think you should remove the bit about swap, it's not necessary. It doesn't extend the memory in any way, in come cases can confuse the system. the custom rom would surely need a way to utilise swap, and most don't even bother afaik. you could in fact add a note to not include swap in case users were thinking about it.
another argument is that you instruct to skip swap in the 4ext recovery method, so should be consistent with gparted.
eddiehk6 said:
one last thing i just spotted in gparted section steps 11 - 13:
just type free space following as the ext4 partition, briefly explain that ext4 is recommended as it should be slightly faster.
you can ask someone a bit more senior and with more knowledge to confirm, but i think you should remove the bit about swap, it's not necessary. It doesn't extend the memory in any way, in come cases can confuse the system. the custom rom would surely need a way to utilise swap, and most don't even bother afaik. you could in fact add a note [to I]not[/I] include swap in case users were thinking about it.
another argument is that you instruct to skip swap in the 4ext recovery method, so should be consistent with gparted.
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Thanks for the observation.
Made it so everyone is happy
Hi, i took some screenshots of 4ext recovery while partitioning old sdcard. if u look at pic number 4 and 5 and look at the grey bar below status bar, it says "select a size for the first sd-ext partition" then on next pic it says "select a size for the 2nd sd-ext partition" then "select a size for the swap partition". Just thought id clear that up what i was on about yesterday anyway if u want u can use the pics for ur guide, just extract the zip file.
jmcclue said:
Hi, i took some screenshots of 4ext recovery while partitioning old sdcard. if u look at pic number 4 and 5 and look at the grey bar below status bar, it says "select a size for the first sd-ext partition" then on next pic it says "select a size for the 2nd sd-ext partition" then "select a size for the swap partition". Just thought id clear that up what i was on about yesterday anyway if u want u can use the pics for ur guide, just extract the zip file.
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Lol..
Now, with these screenshots added, this guide can be followed even if you don't have a brain
Thanks guys for contributing!
abaaaabbbb63 said:
Lol..
Now, with these screenshots added, this guide can be followed even if you don't have a brain
Thanks guys for contributing!
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haha yeah its pure idiot proof now, BUT...... i guarantee you are gona get people who still cant do it :cyclops:
For partitioning an Ext4 partiotion under Windows 7 (64bit) I used just now a free tool successfully:
MiniTool® Partition Wizard Home Edition (Free! v7.7)
http://www.partitionwizard.com/products.html
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chaosp said:
For partitioning an Ext4 partiotion under Windows 7 (64bit) I used just now a free tool successfully:
MiniTool® Partition Wizard Home Edition (Free! v7.7)
http://www.partitionwizard.com/products.html
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U should never use minitool, it creates bad partitions and does'nt align properly.
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chaosp said:
For partitioning an Ext4 partiotion under Windows 7 (64bit) I used just now a free tool successfully:
MiniTool® Partition Wizard Home Edition (Free! v7.7)
http://www.partitionwizard.com/products.html
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I just wonder, where did people hear of this tool in the first place?
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abaaaabbbb63 said:
I just wonder, where did people hear of this tool in the first place?
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i think to be fair, when i first done mine back in november 2011 when i googled "how to partition sdcard" links with minitool seemed to pop up the most so i think people generaly go for that. but these days, if u search, 8/10 u will get to xda and 4ext so i dunno why they still choose it.
I made an ext3 partition using Gparted Livecd. But I couldn't make an ext4 one. Why? Maybe because i've a Class4 SD card?
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RidenCT said:
I made an ext3 partition using Gparted Livecd. But I couldn't make an ext4 one. Why? Maybe because i've a Class4 SD card?
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It didn't give you the ext4 option?
There's an option in 4ext recovery to convert ext3 to ext4. Try that.
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It didn't give you the ext4 option?
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No it didn't. Maybe because it's a class4 SD?

Int2ext ect,, do any work properly?

hi all,
the main reason for me unlocking my arc s was to mount an ext4 partition so there was no more agro with running out of internal ram.
ive tried various roms with various kernals and various scripts, the closest i got to one working was latest vengeance + latest viper + int2ext4+
but it kept lagging on video and internet..
i really liked viper but hdmi missing so waiting or 6.5....
ive just put lupusv16 + UHD4 + UHD mod and it is very impressive, the screen is better almost as stock with bravia2, hdmi very good and camera also very good, the question is which script definatly works properly with this setup? i dont want to move swap to int, just link ext4 on sd to int ram ??
cheers
barkx
With lupus kernel ver16 for ICS
only CronMod- INT2ext works even with partition ext4.
Am using the same.Internal up to 2.5GB,stock. ICS 0587 with said kernel.
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sandroidnz01 said:
With lupus kernel ver16 for ICS
only CronMod- INT2ext works even with partition ext4.
Am using the same.Internal up to 2.5GB,stock. ICS 0587 with said kernel.
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Thanks dude, would be nice to see a matrix of kernals/roms/scripts so people know what works and what dosent, would save weeks of trial and error.
ill give it a go,
cheers
barkx
ps. thanks for answering, many dont bother...
You welcome.
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You welcome.
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didnt work, hangs on boot...
Did you formated it correctly?
I mean, both partitions, fat32 and ext must be primary and some users told me that i have to do them with a sd reader...
I use Link2sd in GB and it works fine (ext4, 2GB minus the journal)
17th_angel said:
Did you formated it correctly?
I mean, both partitions, fat32 and ext must be primary and some users told me that i have to do them with a sd reader...
I use Link2sd in GB and it works fine (ext4, 2GB minus the journal)
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Hi,
i plugged my 8gb sd card into my laptop and wiped it, then created a 6gb fat 32 partition, a 1.7gb ext4 partition & the remainder about 300mb as swap. then mounted fat copied hd4 rom, hd4 mod and int2ext to it. then into phone, booted to recovery, installed rom as per thread, rebooted phone, left it 20 mins, booted to recovery, flashed hd4 mod, rebooted phone, left for 20 mins, booted to recovery, installed int2ext script. rebooted phone, then it hangs on boot..
from what ive seen the int2ext scripts are difficult to get working correctly with no lag, fc's ect.
cheers
barkx
First of you are on ICS 4.0.4/stock fw 0587 aren't you.
Cos lupus kernel ver16 is for ICS.
Like what angel said both has got to be primary.
Your 6gb/primary/Fat32
Your 1.6gb/primary/Ext4
You should delete link2sd,or any other CronMod extension versions from your sdcard before you flash the CronMod INTEXT2.
After done flashing go to mount n storage and format sd-ext.Reboot.
If everything goes well look in titanium backup or setting/storage.It will show the internal memory you just acquired.
If you get bootloop after that then wipe cache and delvic cache and reflash it again following the above procedure again.
But I don't think you'll come to that.If all requirements are met than its a piece of cake.
Try it again.And one more thing,it doesn't lag if not it only faster from my experience using it.
Tell us of the outcome.By the way clicking the thanks button would be sufficient enough to anyone who assist you in the future here on xda.
Cheers.
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Sandro8771 said:
First of you are on ICS 4.0.4/stock fw 0587 aren't you.
Cos lupus kernel ver16 is for ICS.
Like what angel said both has got to be primary.
Your 6gb/primary/Fat32
Your 1.6gb/primary/Ext4
You should delete link2sd,or any other CronMod extension versions from your sdcard before you flash the CronMod INTEXT2.
After done flashing go to mount n storage and format sd-ext.Reboot.
If everything goes well look in titanium backup or setting/storage.It will show the internal memory you just acquired.
If you get bootloop after that then wipe cache and delvic cache and reflash it again following the above procedure again.
But I don't think you'll come to that.If all requirements are met than its a piece of cake.
Try it again.And one more thing,it doesn't lag if not it only faster from my experience using it.
Tell us of the outcome.By the way clicking the thanks button would be sufficient enough to anyone who assist you in the future here on xda.
Cheers.
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thanks dude,
its working, i formatted it with recovery and it worked?, i then checked the partition on my laptop and it wasnt bootable but it still works?
i then deleted the ext4 partition on my laptop and repartitioned it and didnt make it bootable and the phone booted straight up working.
i did use int2ext+ this time and not int2ext
dont know why it didnt work before unless something had put a file on the partition?
anyway
cheers
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ok, its working with apps and streaming video is fine ( it wasnt before it was really laggy and fc)
so i got as far a tesing a game, and its sooo laggy its unplayable.
im gunna forget it, i dont think my sd card is fast enough, benchmark 20ms read, 5ms write.
cheers
barkx
Had you tried use an app for linking the ext rather than just install a script? I know that it's basically the same but still...
By the way, this is what i do, and its working:
0- Make a nandroid backup
1- Install Mini partition tool wizard
2- Clear the sd - Clic on apply
3- Create a new fat32 partition (13355 MB, 13GB) Default cluster and set as primary - apply
4- In the unnalocated space make the ext 4 partition (2GB - Journal) set as primary - apply
5- Copy the backup into the sd
6- format everything like when you install a new rom
7- restore
8- Download link2sd and select the ext partition
9- Reset
10- Move apps to it :/
My sd card is class 10 but honestly i dont feel so much difference with a class 4 :/
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If not works, maybe you should try asking to jader coz he made the rom you use
17th_angel said:
Had you tried use an app for linking the ext rather than just install a script? I know that it's basically the same but still...
By the way, this is what i do, and its working:
0- Make a nandroid backup
1- Install Mini partition tool wizard
2- Clear the sd - Clic on apply
3- Create a new fat32 partition (13355 MB, 13GB) Default cluster and set as primary - apply
4- In the unnalocated space make the ext 4 partition (2GB - Journal) set as primary - apply
5- Copy the backup into the sd
6- format everything like when you install a new rom
7- restore
8- Download link2sd and select the ext partition
9- Reset
10- Move apps to it :/
My sd card is class 10 but honestly i dont feel so much difference with a class 4 :/
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If not works, maybe you should try asking to jader coz he made the rom you use
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Thanks for taking the time to reply
i re installed rom & mod again, tested game and it was fine, so its def the script, i used int2ext this time instead and it was slightly better as it leaves data on internal for speed so im going to leave it untill i get a class 10 card then try int2ext again.
cheers
barkx

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