Hello.
I have strange problem.
Im using mounts2sd and px recovery(same problem is with cwm). If i create sd-ext partition in px, then m2sd gives error, that something is already using this partition or smt. But in recovery i can mount sd-ext. If i partition it with MiniTool, m2sd works fine. But then px wont mount sd-ext and i cant make backup from it.
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Marko
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Hi,
I'm looking for a way to backup and wipe the ext-partition. I'm using ClockWordMod and partitioned my SD with ROM Manager.
ClockWorkMod can't mount my ext-Partition - so there is no way to wipe it or back it up.
With other Recoverymods Restore didn't work at all. So I'm perfectly happy with ClockWorkMod as it's reliable - the only problem is, that I can't do anything with the ext-Partition...
Any suggestions?
Linux can read ext partitions and backup/wipe no problem, but if your a Windows user then you will have to try a different recovery such as AM Desire Recovery, he says he has ext wipe working
Eggcake said:
Hi,
I'm looking for a way to backup and wipe the ext-partition. I'm using ClockWordMod and partitioned my SD with ROM Manager.
ClockWorkMod can't mount my ext-Partition - so there is no way to wipe it or back it up.
With other Recoverymods Restore didn't work at all. So I'm perfectly happy with ClockWorkMod as it's reliable - the only problem is, that I can't do anything with the ext-Partition...
Any suggestions?
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i had the same problem then i flashed the permanent recovery (www.unrevoked.com/recovery) and problem solved!
Seems like ClockWork doesn't work with ext2 for me. Tried various versions, couldn't mount any ext2 partition (and that's what you get, when you partition your SD with ROM Manager).
I reformatted the partition to ext3 with Linux (I know there are also other Recoverys, but I find them too unreliable) and now everything works fine.
Strange that ClockWork can only mount ext3 but no ext2...
Of course this solves my original problem as I can wipe and backup the ext-partition with ClockWork now.
I have the same problem with my ext2 partition here.
If I run ext2 -> ext3 in Recovery, is my ext partition wiped after that? Or is anything running unchanged afterwards?
uTauro said:
I have the same problem with my ext2 partition here.
If I run ext2 -> ext3 in Recovery, is my ext partition wiped after that? Or is anything running unchanged afterwards?
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I tried this, partition didn't get wiped and I was able to do a nandroid incl ext after that.
uTauro said:
I have the same problem with my ext2 partition here.
If I run ext2 -> ext3 in Recovery, is my ext partition wiped after that? Or is anything running unchanged afterwards?
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Shouldn't get wiped, no.
hi
i cant format my ext 3 partition from clockworkmod recovery. when ever i try it says
"error mounting ext partition skipping format" someone got any ideas
Try to repartiton/format your SD card, using partiton managers (GParted worked best for me).
im having a hard time upgrading from ext3 to ex4....
everytime i try to do something after upgrading from ext4 it tell me it cant mount the sd-ext partition
but everything works fine in ext3, im using gparted btw
i formatted my sdcard then i made and sd-ext partition trough cwm 5.0.2.6
and s2e cant seem to find it.
cwm creates a corrupted ext-sd partition, if you are on windows use the minitool partition wizard, or if you're in linux, and already have the corrupted partition use gparted to fix the errors, or create the partition again.
Had told you already.
Dont create the same threads when it is answered
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1738961
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jqmmes said:
cwm creates a corrupted ext-sd partition, if you are on windows use the minitool partition wizard, or if you're in linux, and already have the corrupted partition use gparted to fix the errors, or create the partition again.
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using px-recovery 0.3.6....
formatted my ext4 partition using that and its now the only time that my s2e sd-ext doesn't corrupt.
it corrupted even when my ext4 was formatted using minitool...
bdasmith said:
using px-recovery 0.3.6....
formatted my ext4 partition using that and its now the only time that my s2e sd-ext doesn't corrupt.
it corrupted even when my ext4 was formatted using minitool...
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Px is based on CWM. Do U use CM9?
no...cm7.2
Well, everytime cwm formated the ext4 ext-sd it was corrupted for me... And I used gparted to fix it... When I used minitool to create the partition it also worked well.... Did you activate the ext4 setting in s2e?
Install a SD card/disk tool, s2e uses FreeSpace. It will display if your partion is well formatted or not. Also you can try mounting sd-ext in recovery, if it doesn't mount, it's corrupted. But the best solution is of course using Partition Mini.
Help after i format sd-ext2 partition with cem 5.0.2.8 it cant get munted by link2sd whats the problem
Hi, I've got a problem on my HTC Desire.
When i try to clean delvik or wipe sd-ext, i have an error like this:
Code:
E: Can't mount /dev/block/mmcblk0p2
(File exists)
Error mounting /sd-ext/!
I've tried to format SD card (made ext3 as primary), but no dice - still can;t mount sd-ext.
It is possible now to install ROM (LeeDroid), but ut freezes on bootscreen.
HELP!
What did u use to partition ur sdcard?
Sent from my non-Jelly & Icecream HTC Desire
Why is the ext primary the fat partition needs to be the first partition on sd card.
Same Problem With Me!
i have the same problem. partitioned my SD card for ext4 512MB n rest FAT32. i used Gparted Linux OS for this as described in Android Development Post: [Video Tutorial] Noob Proof Everything Desire Guide UPDATED [04/04/11][Video Tut]
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1016084
followed each n every step. using ICS 4.0.4 by Sandvold.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1355660
when i try to use ext4 it says:
E: Can't mount /dev/block/mmcblk0p2
(File exists)
Error mounting /sd-ext/!
plzzzzzzzz help! using HTC Desire!
Like colin says Fat32 first then ext partition second. Try using 4ext recovery to partition sdcard, it does the job perfect
Sent from my non - JB HTC Desire
jmcclue said:
What did u use to partition ur sdcard?
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Mini tool partition wizard HE.
I've found the info, that both partitions have to be set as "primary".
I had FAT 32 as primary, and ext3 as logical, but it didn't work either.
I will try to set ext4 instead of ext3, maybe that would work. I'll let you know in the evening CET.
thats ur problem, minitool, it creates bad partitions and dont align them properly. use 4ext recovery, works perfect.
Sent from my HTC Desire
4ext recovery failed to solve the problem!
jmcclue said:
thats ur problem, minitool, it creates bad partitions and dont align them properly. use 4ext recovery, works perfect.
Sent from my HTC Desire
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i used 4ext recovery.... but still same problem!
can u suggest something different or step by step?
i used both ext4 n ext3.... but didnt helped!
What he means is, use the recovery named 4EXTRecovery. Search for the recovery image here in xda or google it, then flash it via fastboot OR download the 4EXTRecovery Updater from here if your current rom is rooted. (you can also use the updater to just download the recovery image in case your current rom ist not rooted). Then boot into recovery and partition your sd, first partition fat32, second 4ext.
BTW primary in this context doesn't mean first partition, but means that the partition type is primary (as opposed to logical).