I know how to physically change the SD card
But whats the best way to copy everything from the original 4GB to new new 8GB class 6 ?
Thanks
albert_htc said:
I know how to physically change the SD card
But whats the best way to copy everything from the original 4GB to new new 8GB class 6 ?
Thanks
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The obvious way is the best. Copy the entire contents of the old card to a folder on your pc then install the new card and copy it back from you pc to the new card. Just do a copy and paste if you wish. I did it and it worked fine.
yes this is the way to do it...i did it multiple times but i think if you have apps2sd you should format it first the same way, i don't use it so i dunno for sure
Thanks.. I was hoping it would be a simple copy & paste
if u had a memory card reader and adapter for the other card, that could be attached to your pc/laptop as another drive then you could just copy from the existing drive to the other
Just a quick question. I just got a class 2 16gb SD card and was wondering if I need to do anything special for this card when I put it in /before/after??
Do I need to copy all the files from my other card? I mean is there anything that sprint or HTC do to the 8gb stock card that will hinder my phone in anyway?
Thanks
All you have to copy to the card is anything on your old card you want on your new one
063_XOBX said:
All you have to copy to the card is anything on your old card you want on your new one
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Sweet, thank you!
My Desire originally came with a 2 GB card (yeah, sucks!) and I've ordered a 16 GB SDHC and is expected to be delivered anytime this weekend.
I do have some apps moved from phone memory to the 2 GB SD card.
How do I go about replacing the 2 GB card with the new 16 GB card WITHOUT losing any of my apps already installed?
Is there a procedure to be followed??
Thanks!
If you just used the stock FroYo A2SD, move them back to the phone and then copy the contents of the SD card to the new one and boot up...you may even be able to just copy the lot as it is but I don't know if it'll check on boot to make sure the data is correct
EddyOS said:
If you just used the stock FroYo A2SD, move them back to the phone and then copy the contents of the SD card to the new one and boot up...you may even be able to just copy the lot as it is but I don't know if it'll check on boot to make sure the data is correct
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Yup, used the stock FroYo's A2SD feature. The glitch here is I have very low memory on the Phone memory. Would copying the contents of the 2GB card and moving it to the new 16 GB card retain the apps? [Sounds pretty weird to me, but, just wanna confirm from the experts here]
Also, if I do not wish to retain anything from the older memory card, is it mandatory to copy the contents to the new memory card?
Thanks!
Yes, as said, if you are using the stock A2SD all the apps will be working normally just by copy/paste.
And as for what will happen if you don't copy the contents - system apps/stuff will make their folders by themselves, in other words the phone will be working fine, but the apps that you have installed and are moved to the SD will not work.
3722 said:
Yes, as said, if you are using the stock A2SD all the apps will be working normally just by copy/paste.
And as for what will happen if you don't copy the contents - system apps/stuff will make their folders by themselves, in other words the phone will be working fine, but the apps that you have installed and are moved to the SD will not work.
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So the best option would be to move the apps from SD card to phone memory, as many as apps as possible and copy the contents of the SD card to a folder on the PC.
After replacing the SD card, move the copied folder and move all the movable apps to SD card..
Am I right there?
Thanks..
I've used Froyo A2SD before I got myself a new 16gb card and just by copy/paste I didn't get any problems. So you should be fine too, without the hassle of moving/coping/moving back.
Do this, you will need a card reader and a micro to normal sd card adapter:
1. Turn off Desire
2. Take out microSD card and put it into the card reader using the micro to normal adapter
3. Copy the contents of the card to your PC
4. Swap the old card for the new one
5. Copy the information back to the new card
6. Put new microSD card into Desire
7. Turn it on
Hopefully it will just work as normal
Hi Eddy, I'm not sure this is necessary as I've done it without readers and adopters.
I simply copied them to the pc then changed the sd card plugged the phone to the pc with the new card, run a full format (even if the OS does make folders on the card, like "LOST.DIR", ".android_secure, etc just overwrite them) and then placing my data back on the card.
Or am I missing something?
Only reason I say to do it that way Is as otherwise Android might have a hissy fit about the apps moved to the SD not being there. I've not tried to change SD cards as I've had my 16GB card from the off but if it works then fair enough!! I just prefer to do things as I highlighted so I know there's as little chance of things going wrong as possible (I'd actually wipe the phone and start everything again but that's just me )
Thanks EddyOS and 3722. I'll do this tomorrow and let you know guys..
Cheers!
Set up my new 16 GB card today.. Tried both the suggestions individually and cross checked to ensure that everything was all right.. Both the methods work just perfectly.. Direct copy & paste and using the micro to normal adapter.. Perfect!
Thanks guys!
Cheers!
I've managed to use AAHK to turn my sd card into a gold card.
At this point, I'm thinking of changing my phone to s3 mini. Can I use this card like a normal SD card on the s3 mini? Or do I need to get a new sd card?
If I need to get a new card, is there a way to "ungold" the card? I assume "ungolding" the card is probably to format it. If that's the case, I can just copy the contents out, format and copy the contents back right?
Thanks!
Throw it away, give it away, format it, use it in a new phone, etc. Nothing about "gold card" is affected.
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ferns_mccanus said:
I've managed to use AAHK to turn my sd card into a gold card.
At this point, I'm thinking of changing my phone to s3 mini. Can I use this card like a normal SD card on the s3 mini? Or do I need to get a new sd card?
If I need to get a new card, is there a way to "ungold" the card? I assume "ungolding" the card is probably to format it. If that's the case, I can just copy the contents out, format and copy the contents back right?
Thanks!
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You can use it normally, Samsung devices do not need goldcards. The boot partition of the sdcard is not used in a usual basis, just for situations like flashing PD98IMG files, so you can leave it as it is and will no have an issue. Formatting it won't help..
Hey guys. Can someone please give me a how to on switching my data from my old SD card to my new SD card. My old card is still good, I'm just putting in a 16g card in place of my 8g card. Thanks..Phil
schlepprock said:
Hey guys. Can someone please give me a how to on switching my data from my old SD card to my new SD card. My old card is still good, I'm just putting in a 16g card in place of my 8g card. Thanks..Phil
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Usually the fastest is if you have a card reader on your pc.
If not connect your phone to your pc and copy everything off. Then swap the sd card and copy the files back, don't turn off your phone. just take off the back and hold the battery in place.