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Froyo, apps on SD

Now that a few people have put froyo on there desire, is there an option to install apps on the sd or do you still apps2sd?
thanks

Froyo doesn't like ext partitions so do not install Apps2SD. You will need to format your SD card as FAT32. Just follow the guide for whichever custom Froyo ROM you want to flash and the setup should be explained in more detail.
There will be option to install Apps2SD in Menu > Settings > Applications. Select the app and there should be an available option below to install the app to the sd card.

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

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

viper_campbell said:
Well if you do a backup of your programs via titanium back, the restore them when on froyo, and then transfer to SD using titanium it will all work fine... that's how I did it with no issues... ended up donating to the app ad its awesome!!!
Thanks. This method transfers the existing apps to the SD, but how will be able to install new apps to the SD?
Will I have to keep using this method?
Lastly have developers started updating there apps to make them froyo compatible?
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App2sd on stock?

Hi all
I have a new desire which is rooted. For now, I'm only interested in adding app2sd. Is there any way to do that without installing a whole rom?
Thanks in advance!
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If you're talking about Froyo's app2sd, I guess it isn't.
If you wanted to add old school A2SD, it's possible, check this site for example:
http://nimbu.amorvi.com/2010/05/how-to-root-your-htc-desire/

nirrub said:
Hi all
I have a new desire which is rooted. For now, I'm only interested in adding app2sd. Is there any way to do that without installing a whole rom?
Thanks in advance!
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do it the simple way,
Intsall AmonRA recovery on your desire
download rom manager to your phone from market, use it to format your SD card 512mb (will make ext2), 128 swap and rest fat32 (it will show u options)
Then boot into recovery and convert ext2 to ext3.
then you will need a rom that supports old apps2sd
Thats it.
Oh if you have root download titanium back up and back up apps and use mybackup for sms,mms,bookmarks,call history. once these are restored phone will be same as before

Moving apps to SD card

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

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

Ok, so I finally upgraded to Android 2.2 and moved all my applications (except a few that don't work like that) over to my SD Card thanks to the hack.
Yet I still only have 43MB/147MB...Whats the deal?

Go into Manage Applications and delete data and cache of your apps. The Dolphin browser had something like 50mb of user data for me. Stopped using it now
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__WiZaRD__ said:
Go into Manage Applications and delete data and cache of your apps. The Dolphin browser had something like 50mb of user data for me. Stopped using it now
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if you buy a licence for dolphin it will move the cache to the sd card

bmancell said:
Ok, so I finally upgraded to Android 2.2 and moved all my applications (except a few that don't work like that) over to my SD Card thanks to the hack.
Yet I still only have 43MB/147MB...Whats the deal?
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its because you using legacy apps2sd as apposed to apps2sd+, legacy apps2sd only stores the .apk on the sd card, where as apps2sd+ moves alot more of the program data and cache' to the sd card

AndroHero said:
its because you using legacy apps2sd as apposed to apps2sd+, legacy apps2sd only stores the .apk on the sd card, where as apps2sd+ moves alot more of the program data and cache' to the sd card
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So how does one get the + lol

bmancell said:
So how does one get the + lol
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what rom are you using? if your using custom rom that already has apps2sd+ its as simple as creating an ext 2/3/4 partition on your sd card ...

AndroHero said:
what rom are you using? if your using custom rom that already has apps2sd+ its as simple as creating an ext 2/3/4 partition on your sd card ...
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Using this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=741775
and the App Mod Install Location

bmancell said:
Using this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=741775
and the App Mod Install Location
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that rom dosent have apps2sd+ i suggest if you want more disk space, you try a rom with apps2sd+, like leedroid or nextsence but remember it wont work if you dont create an ext partition on your sd card

AndroHero said:
that rom dosent have apps2sd+ i suggest if you want more disk space, you try a rom with apps2sd+, like leedroid or nextsence but remember it wont work if you dont create an ext partition on your sd card
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Well, eventually we won't need Mod Install or apps2sd+ to do it right, developers will make there apps do it auto? no...
Seems like I have enough space right now, much more then I did before hand, with 2.1. So should be fine. I just found it weird.
*and no way to add apps2sd+ to this ROM?

AndroHero said:
what rom are you using? if your using custom rom that already has apps2sd+ its as simple as creating an ext 2/3/4 partition on your sd card ...
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How does one go about installing Apps2SD+ manually, without resorting to flashing a custom rom (as there are some members here who, like myself, prefer stock roms)?

Teppic24 said:
How does one go about installing Apps2SD+ manually, without resorting to flashing a custom rom (as there are some members here who, like myself, prefer stock roms)?
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if your rooted you just need an apps2sd update.zip and flash it from recovery, becareful tho most of the ones ive seen on google are for eclair and wont work with froyo, maybe post a thread in the android development section asking someone to make you one, it wont take a skilled person long

AndroHero said:
if your rooted you just need an apps2sd update.zip and flash it from recovery, becareful tho most of the ones ive seen on google are for eclair and wont work with froyo, maybe post a thread in the android development section asking someone to make you one, it wont take a skilled person long
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I am rooted (via UnRevoked), and have even got a nice class 6 card already partitioned and waiting.
Surely if it wouldn't take a skilled person long to do it someone would have done it by now? I've seen a few requests in these forums since Froyo was released asking how to install apps2sd, and yet they all either get ignored or pointed towards a custom rom. It's almost as if the people who know how to do it want to keep the secret to themselves!

[Q] Should I try Link2SD?

My phone is unlocked and rooted, stock Rom 2.3.5 S-ON
I can move any app I like to the SD card using manage applications. My question is what's the point of Link2SD in these circumstances, does it offer better performance than just moving some apps to the existing SD card?
Thanks

Yes, it automatically mounts a ext partition from Your SD card and installs apps there, there's no need to move them after a install.

Link2SD is a much better method than Apps2SD.
Much more data of app installation is moved (dex, lib, apk, data). Not just apk files like App2SD.
Because they are 'linked' you can use USB storage mode without losing functionality of any apps.
It uses it's own SD partition, so doesn't hog up the memory card when you don't want it to.
Saves you loads more internal memory.

Ok thanks guys, I'll give it a go when my new memory card arrives.

Definitley, an excellent tutorial on using Link2SD can be found here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=21119907#post21119907

Its great I got 20mb more just from using link2sd
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But the issue is u need to be s-off else link2sd wont....
Tried it but it don't work.....Coz I am still s-on....had to satisfy myself by installing smaller Tom's to get some memory..,.....sad
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I'm still waiting for a new memory card to arrive so haven't started yet, but the tutorial says you need to be S-OFF OR Unlocked and Rooted
I'm unlocked and rooted so I'm expecting it to work.

Sorry 4 the previous post....my bad.....I followed the tutorial and m having link2sd running and its damn good....
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kill3rlook5 said:
But the issue is u need to be s-off else link2sd wont....
Tried it but it don't work.....Coz I am still s-on....had to satisfy myself by installing smaller Tom's to get some memory..,.....sad
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Nope, you don't need S-OFF. Mine is S-ON and it works just fine. You just need to unlock the bootloader and then root.