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App data to external card

Hi everyone,
I was just wondering if there still is no way of moving the app data to the external sd card?
I am especially interested in the games data, because i've got tons of games, and obviously cannot play all of them because of the storage issue.
I know about the gl to sd app, but I was wondering if there is another way of doing this, as after using this app, you need to launch the game from the app.
Also is there a beta version of some sort of the app2sd app that might work on the S3?
Thanks!

yeah
dont have any way to move app to external card?

Here you go: [TOOL] DirectoryBind - move data to external_sd (GameLoft, Shadowgun etc.) ROOT req.
Runs very well with my S3 and the 64GB sd-card. You are able to move every directory you want to the external sd-card and mount it to the internal sd-card.
- I just do not use the "Transfer files from target to data" and have moved the files manual by myself before I make a directory bind.
- At second I have to activate "Alternate dbase mgmt" and "Persistent service" (under preferences) to have the bindings after a reboot.
- you can make a backup of your bindings e.g. if you want to flash a new rom (under "options" - "backup database")
I use the version 0.2.0o

hurray said:
Here you go: [TOOL] DirectoryBind - move data to external_sd (GameLoft, Shadowgun etc.) ROOT req.
Runs very well with my S3 and the 64GB sd-card. You are able to move every directory you want to the external sd-card and mount it to the internal sd-card.
- I just do not use the "Transfer files from target to data" and have moved the files manual by myself before I make a directory bind.
- At second I have to activate "Alternate dbase mgmt" and "Persistent service" (under preferences) to have the bindings after a reboot.
- you can make a backup of your bindings e.g. if you want to flash a new rom (under "options" - "backup database")
I use the version 0.2.0o
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I'm trying to make this thing work, but not really succeeding; here's what I did:
> First time I tried one game by using the "Transfer files from target to data":
- I long tapped the first field, the source, and selected an empty folder on the external sd card
- I then long pressed the second field, the target, and selected the folder on the sdcard containing the game data
- Then ticked the "Transfer files from target to data" option and taped the Add button; then waited for the operation to complete
- Afterwards, runed the game, but it prompted me to download the data.
> After this method failing, I tried to transfer the files manually, with another game:
- Created a new folder on the external card and moved the game data manually there
- In the app, I selected the target and the source directory respectively, left the "Transfer files from target to data" option un-ticked and taped the Add button; waited for the operation to complete again
- Then I runed the other game and the same problem.
Please note that I ticked the "Bind on boot", "Alternate dbase mgmt" and the "Persistent service" options in the app preferences and tried restarting the phone and checked the games again, with no luck.
Could someone please point the mistake in what I did?
Thanks!
EDIT: nevermind, I did not taped the icon before the bind so it will turn green.
Now it works!
weepeey!
Thanks for that!

this program can do that too without root, but it's only for gameloft games
http://www.filestube.com/6osJgxhiKD...ch-APK-for-Samsung-by-Duero-include-Java.html

b0gd4n said:
Hi everyone,
I was just wondering if there still is no way of moving the app data to the external sd card?
I am especially interested in the games data, because i've got tons of games, and obviously cannot play all of them because of the storage issue.
I know about the gl to sd app, but I was wondering if there is another way of doing this, as after using this app, you need to launch the game from the app.
Also is there a beta version of some sort of the app2sd app that might work on the S3?
Thanks!
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If u r rooted then i highly recommend using "gl to sd" from play store n thr great thing is that it is free. I myself use this n this works for all games... provided that u r rooted... worth having a go
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aneeqkhan said:
If u r rooted then i highly recommend using "gl to sd" from play store n thr great thing is that it is free. I myself use this n this works for all games... provided that u r rooted... worth having a go
Sent from my GT-I9300 using Tapatalk 2
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I used that, but it is really annoying that you have to launch the game from within gl to sd.
The Directory Bind app works very well, and you can set the bind at boot so no worries about having to set everything up every time.
Thanks anyway!

Try "super mount" from lidroid.u can find it in market.

zodiaxe66 said:
Try "super mount" from lidroid.u can find it in market.
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Could you tell me how to use it ?
On google play it says that i9300 is supported.
I created a new dir on extSd: "lidroid". After starting app, and hitting "mount SD card" it says Mount error
Does it require root ?

i tried using app2sd pro to transfer some to my external sd, but when i used it, the transfer button is no where to be found. any idea??? btw, my s3 is already rooted

reyes_todd22 said:
i tried using app2sd pro to transfer some to my external sd, but when i used it, the transfer button is no where to be found. any idea??? btw, my s3 is already rooted
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Rooting does not bring back the apps 2 sd function. I recommend directory bind, mentioned earlier
Sent from my GT-I9300 using Tapatalk 2

https://play.google.com/store/apps/...SwxLDIxMiwiaXQuY3JvY2Npby5zd2l0Y2htZW1vcnkiXQ..
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I have just installed and tested DirectoryBind on my S3, I actually transferred GTA3 data files from the internal to my external SD, works fine, rebooted my mobile and tested the game again, worked fine too. Very happy with this app...

I think that it is a little bit uncomfortable to launch apps from GL to SD(root), however, the developer is working very hard on the app which is great for our SGS3, recently we got an update for 64 SD cards and misc, i wil put my prayers on this man for having a completely app that resolves the anoying emulated storage for our loved SGS3 :fingers-crossed:
for me, this is the best.

[Q] Backup apps and data?

I'm wanting to backup all my apps and data on my Note 8.0 3G. (I would like to back everything up to an external drive).
My device is rooted, and most apps are saved to SD, as is described here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2276193&page=2
I also have Multi Window Manager Pro if that makes any difference.
And I have Titanium Backup Pro installed... But I have no idea how to use it.
Oh, and I have a USB OTG to USB adapter, so I can plug in an external drive no problem.
Please help! :fingers-crossed:

Just load up Titanium Backup ( The free version is also installed right? ) and touch the arrow in the upper right hand corner. It will then give you a list different backup scenarios to choose from. I use Backup new user apps & newer versions.
You can also change to backup to external sdcard in Preferences using the menu button.

kable said:
Just load up Titanium Backup ( The free version is also installed right? ) and touch the arrow in the upper right hand corner. It will then give you a list different backup scenarios to choose from. I use Backup new user apps & newer versions.
You can also change to backup to external sdcard in Preferences using the menu button.
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Ok, so I managed to change the backup folder to a location I liked.
I selected the same option as you... and it takes me to a screen with the title 'Backup new user apps & newer versions'
Then 3 buttons: Select all, Deselect all, Invert selection.
then 'Pause active apps' and 'exclude active apps'.
then nothing else, no list of apps.
I tap the green tick, and I immediately get a notification that backup has finished. ....?
Edit: In other words, nothing happens - I check the folder and it's empty.

did you buy a license or is it the free version?
Go to their website and read up on how to use the software properly..
http://matrixrewriter.com/android/

https://play.google.com/store/apps/...wsMSwyLDEsImNvbS5yb290dW5pbnN0YWxsZXIucHJvIl0.
There is this app to make a backup of your applications....

wase4711 said:
did you buy a license or is it the free version?
Go to their website and read up on how to use the software properly..
http://matrixrewriter.com/android/
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I installed the free version, then bought the licence. So yes, I have the Titanium Backup PRO/Donate version.
I went to the site and read the FAQ, Troubleshooting, and User Guide.
I also clicked the 'Problems' Button. Makes no difference... So I also upgraded Superuser to Superuser Elite for good measure.
Today, I am getting warning messages that weren't coming up yesterday... for instance:
When I choose the backup location on my external drive, the Overview page tells me my Backup directory is X not available.
when I click the page+arrow symbol on the top right, i get this message: 'The current backup location ("/storage/UsbDriveA/Stuff you DON'T WANT/N5100 Backup") cannot be accessed.'
Also, if I change the backup location to what it was originaly I get exactly the same problem: - Backup directory is X not available.
("/storage/sdcard0/TitaniumBackup") cannot be accessed.'
Looking at the Overview page, at the bottom, it says:
System ROM: 2.64 GB (958 MB free)
Internal+Media 10.6 GB (7.63 GB free)
Ext. SD card: 10.6 GB (7.63 GB free)
(I actually have a 64 GB MicroSD installed)
Do you know what I think is going on? TitaniumBackup is getting confused because of the script I have enabled to install apps to SD as is described here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2276193
Which I did mention and link to in my first post. Are none of you using this method?

looks as if your internal card is mounted as external, and your removable card is not mounted. Are you running civato's kernel? if so, the vold entry in your mount script needs to be changed.

roustabout said:
looks as if your internal card is mounted as external, and your removable card is not mounted. Are you running civato's kernel? if so, the vold entry in your mount script needs to be changed.
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I'm using the stock kernal. I haven't flashed a custom rom... All I've done to my device is this:
1 Install framaroot
http://forum.xda-developers.com/atta...0&d=1368232060
2. Open frama root and select SupesSu. Select the Aragorn method.
3. Reboot your device
4. Install busy box and open the app. Grant Su permissions and do the smart install
https://play.google.com/store/apps/d....busybox&hl=en
5. Now you are rooted and ready to follow the steps of this thread.
6. Use ur device to format the SD card
7. Download script and save to SD card
http://downloadandroidrom.com/file/G...e2/app2sdNote2
8. Install script manager from play store
9. Open script manager, click on browse as root then ok
10.Choose the downoaded file and choose Script/Executable
11. Now tap on Su, Boot and Save
12. Reboot your phone
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And this is the script:
the script:
-----------------------script starts next line
#!/system/bin/sh
# extsd2internalsd is a modification that allows to switch internal sd to external sd
# and viceversa. With this you can use default internal sd only for app storage
# and the external sd to store all apps resource and all others stuff. The resut is a very
# big increase of installable apps on gnote2 and note8
# All credits to Mattiadj of xda forum for the idea and script and to mike1986 for
# the cmw zip. xda thread url at
# http://forum.xda-developers.com/show...php?t=2036796:
sleep 10
mount -o remount,rw /
mount -t vfat -o umask=0000 /dev/block/vold/179:17 /storage/sdcard0
sleep 30
mount -o bind /data/media /storage/extSdCard
chmod 777 /mnt/extSdCard
sleep 10
chown 1023:1023 /storage/extSdCard
chown 1000:1000 /storage/sdcard0
------------- end script on blank line above
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Your script looks like it's doing what mine does.
When you use the settings control panel to look at storage, does your storage show that internal storage is larger than your SD card - in your case, it'd be ~60 gig internal and ~9 for sdcard?
If they show the same value (the value Titanium reports) there's a problem with your script. otherwise you should be ok as long as the folder exists.
I just checked my device and titanium shows what yours does - both memory pools are the same size. mine works fine and uses this path:
/storage/sdcard0/titanium

roustabout said:
Your script looks like it's doing what mine does.
When you use the settings control panel to look at storage, does your storage show that internal storage is larger than your SD card - in your case, it'd be ~60 gig internal and ~9 for sdcard?
If they show the same value (the value Titanium reports) there's a problem with your script. otherwise you should be ok as long as the folder exists.
I just checked my device and titanium shows what yours does - both memory pools are the same size. mine works fine and uses this path:
/storage/sdcard0/titanium
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Yes, my internal storage is much larger (59.47Gb) - showing it is using the SD card, with the 'SD' (external) showing just under 10Gb.
I've restarted my device a couple of times, so I'm not getting those error messages. I can set my backup folder to the same as yours '/storage/sdcard0/TitaniumBackup', and I can also set it to the folder I want to use on my external drive - '/storage/UsbDriveA/Stuff you DON'T WANT/N5100 Backup'.
The problem now is that when I try to do a backup, selecting either 'Backup new user apps & newer versions' or 'Backup new user+system apps & newer versions' I'm presented with a screen where I'm supposed to select or deselect apps, but NO apps are listed! Not a single one.
What happens for you?

Titanium launches, confirms it has root rights and sqlite support, nags me if I happen to have USB debugging off, then lands at Overview.
I click on the Backup/Restore tab and it shows me a list of apps available to back up. If I click the checklist button, I get to "Batch Actions - ALL" and it tells me how many apps it's ready to back up, in my case 142 user apps.
The only thing that behaves as you're describing is if I've accidentally set a filter which doesn't match anything.
In the "Backup/Resore" tab there's a "Click to edit filters" button; if you go in there and there's a value set, try clearing it and then clicking the green checkmark to save your change. If you don't click the checkmark, your change isn't saved.
That may take you back to the backup/restore fully populated with user and system apps if you'd accidentally set a filter.

roustabout said:
The only thing that behaves as you're describing is if I've accidentally set a filter which doesn't match anything.
In the "Backup/Resore" tab there's a "Click to edit filters" button; if you go in there and there's a value set, try clearing it and then clicking the green checkmark to save your change. If you don't click the checkmark, your change isn't saved.
That may take you back to the backup/restore fully populated with user and system apps if you'd accidentally set a filter.
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YES!!! For the strangest reason, I had it filtering out everything except 'flashbarservice.apk' which doesn't even exist on my device. :silly:
Thanks for identifying where the problem was. I must have accidentally saved that as a filter back when I was setting up my device and completely forgot about it. *slaps forehead*.
What a run around for such a simple obvious mistake.
Everything is now backing up nicely to my external drive. :good: :fingers-crossed:

[Q] File Manager ~ Anyone know how to add a second Cloud Storage

Guys,
I have fired up the default File Manager and set it for Dropbox for Cloud Storage but I would also like to add another storage option.
The question being is there any way to add a second storage area or more?
The only reason I am using the default File Manager is because I want to transfer stuff from Cloud storage to the external MicroSD Card.
Thanks in advance.

If you go into the system settings and hit storage there should be some options but you can't add google drive or other services just the ones that it has listed (there are 3 if I remember correctly). I hope they add drive support.
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Pilz said:
If you go into the system settings and hit storage there should be some options but you can't add google drive or other services just the ones that it has listed (there are 3 if I remember correctly). I hope they add drive support.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N900A using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
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The only options I see in Storage is 'Unmount SD Card & Erase SD Card'. Nothing on Cloud Stoage for the File Manager.

Just rousing interest.... Anyone have any ideas please on why the default File Manager only has the single Cloud storage?
There's not even a settings or anything in File Manager!
I wouldn't use it but it's the only one available with write permissions to the MicroSD Card.

Beards said:
Just rousing interest.... Anyone have any ideas please on why the default File Manager only has the single Cloud storage?
There's not even a settings or anything in File Manager!
I wouldn't use it but it's the only one available with write permissions to the MicroSD Card.
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Maybe you have to delete the one you've already got before you can put a different one on but yeah, it would be good if one of the members could help you better here beards.

PaulVulcan said:
Maybe you have to delete the one you've already got before you can put a different one on but yeah, it would be good if one of the members could help you better here beards.
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Thanks for at least posting your views Paul.
So many views yet only 2 bothered to post.

I would like to add other cloud services too, other than the default 'box' and 'dropbox' in the cloud storage settings of LG G3. Any help on this issue will be appreciated. (running rooted stock lollipop for d855)

Flies app

Hello everyone
I had been using op3 for a while. But now I can't open flies app. Which is like file manager with stock ROM I'm using es explorer which is good. But I can't upload any content to any app because Everytime it's require files app again ex photo uploading . And I can't change the default app for this is not showing up ! And I don't want to reset my phone as well ?
Any tips ?

haz3m said:
Hello everyone
I had been using op3 for a while. But now I can't open flies app. Which is like file manager with stock ROM I'm using es explorer which is good. But I can't upload any content to any app because Everytime it's require files app again ex photo uploading . And I can't change the default app for this is not showing up ! And I don't want to reset my phone as well ?
Any tips ?
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If you go to Settings > Apps is Files listed? If it is listed and you go into Files, is it Disabled?

Hw4ng3r said:
If you go to Settings > Apps is Files listed? If it is listed and you go into Files, is it Disabled?
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Hello
Thanks for quick reply
Yes it's listed and not disabled. Which is not an option to disable or enable it ! And have permission to access storage !
But still can't open it .
Regards hazem

haz3m said:
Hello
Thanks for quick reply
Yes it's listed and not disabled. Which is not an option to disable or enable it ! And have permission to access storage !
But still can't open it .
Regards hazem
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Go back into Settings > Apps > Files and go into Storage within the Files App and clear the data and cache and see if that helps.

Hw4ng3r said:
Go back into Settings > Apps > Files and go into Storage within the Files App and clear the data and cache and see if that helps.
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Hello
Thanks for answering
Now I tried as well but working
Obviously I'll lose all my app data and reset :/
There's anyway to save all app data ?

Hw4ng3r said:
Go back into Settings > Apps > Files and go into Storage within the Files App and clear the data and cache and see if that helps.
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Hello
Thanks for answering
Now I tried as well but working
Obviously I'll lose all my app data and reset :/
There's anyway to save all app data ?

haz3m said:
Hello
Thanks for answering
Now I tried as well but working
Obviously I'll lose all my app data and reset :/
There's anyway to save all app data ?
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No. The method I mentioned will only wipe the Files App data and cache (Hence from Settings > Apps > Files > Storage). This is not a global wiping of data and cache of your entire device (this would be the last resort).

I had the same annoying problem. I finally tracked the issue to another app called 'Box' which is a cloud storage app. Once I uninstalled "Box" the Files app worked again. I located an earlier version of the Box app (v.3.7.5) and it seems to work properly now.
The was incredibly annoying to track this problem down. I hope this helps my fellow OP3 owners...

Hw4ng3r said:
No. The method I mentioned will only wipe the Files App data and cache (Hence from Settings > Apps > Files > Storage). This is not a global wiping of data and cache of your entire device (this would be the last resort).
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Hi
I just did it. But it's not working :/ unfortunately
Everytime I click on flies app directly disappear (open and disappear ) ...

Hw4ng3r said:
No. The method I mentioned will only wipe the Files App data and cache (Hence from Settings > Apps > Files > Storage). This is not a global wiping of data and cache of your entire device (this would be the last resort).
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Hi
I just did it. But it's not working :/ unfortunately
Everytime I click on flies app directly disappear (open and disappear ) ...

TJ446 said:
I had the same annoying problem. I finally tracked the issue to another app called 'Box' which is a cloud storage app. Once I uninstalled "Box" the Files app worked again. I located an earlier version of the Box app (v.3.7.5) and it seems to work properly now.
The was incredibly annoying to track this problem down. I hope this helps my fellow OP3 owners...
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Omg
I can't believe it
I had box app which I used forever on my old Samsung
Now I just removed it and it's working again?????. Thanks

TJ446 said:
I had the same annoying problem. I finally tracked the issue to another app called 'Box' which is a cloud storage app. Once I uninstalled "Box" the Files app worked again. I located an earlier version of the Box app (v.3.7.5) and it seems to work properly now.
The was incredibly annoying to track this problem down. I hope this helps my fellow OP3 owners...
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Omg
I can't believe it
I had box app which I used forever on my old Samsung
Now I just removed it and it's working again?????. Thanks

haz3m said:
Omg
I can't believe it
I had box app which I used forever on my old Samsung
Now I just removed it and it's working again?????. Thanks
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I'm glad it also worked for you! I was pulling my hair out trying to figure it out! [emoji6]
Sent via mobile...

I am an engineer on Box Android team. We have fixed the bug in today's update.

Awesome. Great job!

I don't have the box app installed and the files app still crashes everytime I need to use it... I can't even download a document to my device

Apps can't see external flash drive?

I've been trying to use my external flash drive for files but none of my apps, like Dolphin or PPSSPP can see anything but the internal storage files. Is there an app that can fix this? I'm rooted if that helps.
Is this due to file encryption?
I'm rooted and running AOSiP, which I hoped would give me some sort of option to read my external drive, but nothing.

ronii1123 said:
I've been trying to use my external flash drive for files but none of my apps can see anything but the internal storage files. Is there an app that can fix this? I'm rooted if that helps.
Is this due to file encryption?
I'm rooted and running AOSiP, which I hoped would give me some sort of option to read my external drive, but nothing.
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Which apps are you using?
This works on Stock ROM
If it recognizes you OTG-USB
- Try es file explorer
- format it: Settings > Storage Tap the OTG-USB icon > Tap 3 dot menu > Tap settings > Tap format
Additionally, it wouldn't hurt to post this question on the AOSiP thread.

Homeboy76 said:
Which apps are you using?
This works on Stock ROM
If it recognizes you OTG-USB
- Try es file explorer
- format it: Settings > Storage Tap the OTG-USB icon > Tap 3 dot menu > Tap settings > Tap format
Additionally, it wouldn't hurt to post this question on the AOSiP thread.
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Thanks for the reply. I should clarify, I meant that apps like Dolphin or Retroarch don't allow me to view anything but internal storage.
File explorers have no issues with this, and I can navigate to the external flash drive.