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Ok, here's my situation:
Wildfire s A510e
S-ON
Android 2.3.3
This thing enabled
According to app2sd, i've got no more moveable apps, on my internal memory there are just 7 apps installed (Google Maps, Facebook, Vocal Search, Youtube, Gmail, Clock Widget, 3g Watchdog), but i've got just 6mb free (out of 150mb).
The thing is, browsing my internal memory (using for example Disk Usage, which i think is very user friendly), i found out that all the apps i've installed on the sd have a lot of data on the internal storage anyway.
For example, i've got Barcode Scanner installed on my SD, But it uses 545kb on my internal memory 600kb on the SD.
And another thing: when i browse to settings- applications - manage apps, i can see Barcode Scanner installed on the SD, but it says it uses 545kb (which is the amount of data in the internal memory).
So, is all this normal? 'cause otherwise i don't see the point in installing apps on the sd if they fill up the internal memory anyways.
Any idea? Any suggestion?
Thanks in advance!
I have soff, a rooted rom. Many apps installed ans 120mb or so free memory. I think ans soff device is more flexible to tweak.
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Ok, found out that the data not bein moved is mainly davlik cache and .apk files.
Now, although I already know the answer... Is it impossible to move those files, without root privileges, right?
Damn, I want S-OFF.
That's right, you need root access in order to move any system file on the device to another location, such as a different partition or external card.
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Update:
I've unlocked and rooted my phone.
I've created a 1024mb ext4 partition and installed Link2SD.
Moving all the apps to the partition.
Still, i found .apk files and davlik cache in the primary partition.
Any help? I though with root all my space problems would be over easyly :S
I did a 1024mb partition and used data2sd, I don't have to move app myself, the internal memory show my 1,150 GB...
Maybe you should use data2sd :/
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update to rom 2.3.5 will actually free up more memory even you don't have the unlock your phone. For stock app e.g. facebook, gmail; if you happened to update it, they are unable to be moved to the SD card and occupy much of the internal memory. You can always use app2sd to move the other application to the SD card to free your internal memory once you've updated from 2.3.3 to 2.3.5, I think the HTC people have made some improvement in their latest update with regards to the internal memory issue.
After the updating, I haven't yet unlock my phone (as there was no suitable RUU for my carrier), yet I have free memory of 40 Mb on a 2.3.5 rom Vs that of 15Mb on a 2.3.3 rom.
SavageButcher said:
Update:
I've unlocked and rooted my phone.
I've created a 1024mb ext4 partition and installed Link2SD.
Moving all the apps to the partition.
Still, i found .apk files and davlik cache in the primary partition.
Any help? I though with root all my space problems would be over easyly :S
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Did you do MOVE to SD or Link?
Move to SD is just using the built in Apps2SD support which still leaves parts of the APK, all the Dalvik Cache and Library files still on your internal Data partition.
Link is what you want... There are a few apps like Link2SD that, for obvious reasons, won't link.
You are not looking to use the Apps2SD function. Link.
Also you will see ALL the apps and Dalvik cache files listed on the Data partition still but if you look carefully they are sizeless as they are simply "links" or shortcuts if you like, to the real files on your secondard SD partition.
You will also still see the System APKS Dalvik cache files unless you integrate them into the system partition using something like Titanium Backup Pro. This is as it should be. System Dalvik will not move to an external partition.
If you're rooted and have a recovery, just install DT a2sd. Once your find the file, flash it, go to terminal emulator in the phone and type
Code:
su
A2sd reinstall
your phone will do a hot reboot. Then go back in and type
Code:
su
a2sd cachesd
There will bet another hot reboot and you're done. You'll still lose some internal memory as time goes by, but that's because the phone will store the apps cache on you're internal memory still.
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d33ps1x said:
Did you do MOVE to SD or Link?
Move to SD is just using the built in Apps2SD support which still leaves parts of the APK, all the Dalvik Cache and Library files still on your internal Data partition.
Link is what you want... There are a few apps like Link2SD that, for obvious reasons, won't link.
You are not looking to use the Apps2SD function. Link.
Also you will see ALL the apps and Dalvik cache files listed on the Data partition still but if you look carefully they are sizeless as they are simply "links" or shortcuts if you like, to the real files on your secondard SD partition.
You will also still see the System APKS Dalvik cache files unless you integrate them into the system partition using something like Titanium Backup Pro. This is as it should be. System Dalvik will not move to an external partition.
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Thanks deepsix! That actually worked. (btw i realized that by myself just 30 secs after i wrote my previous post, i feel so noob for writing that, lol.)
Hey,
I've been using ICS (beta 0.4.2.1 now, beta 0.3.9 previously) and none of the a2sd scripts seem to be working. I tried to use the one you have to activate through adb, and today when I updated to 0.4.2.1 I chose another one from the installer. My phone still reports 148 MB of internal storage...
I've had a thorough search of similar threads, but you know how difficult it is to find any meaningful information on this forum; can someone please point me in the right direction? Thank you!
I flashed ICS and installed the bundled a2sd script and it worked like the script on Insertcoin. That is the system still displayed the data partition size of my hboot but the SD ext4 partition was utilised for apps. If you have titanium backup you can see the data usage on the home screen.
I also flashed amarullz script. This script did change the reported internal memory to my SD card partition size. I did not use it long so I can't comment on how it runs on s class 4 SD card.
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You did not understand how A2SD works. It moves all apps (with A2SD+ also dalvik-cache) you install automatically to an EXT-partition (some of their data still remain in internal memory). But it does not increase / decrease the size of internal memory.
If you want to change the size of internal memory, you have to use a script which moves the whole /data-partition to an EXT-partition. The size of this partition is then the size of your internal memory. The name of this scripts is DATA2SD / DATA2EXT.
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Did you ever get a fix for your problem?
I have something similar. Was running 0.3.9. and decided for a couple days ago to upgrade to a newer edition. Wiped data/factory reset, wiped cached and dalvik-cache, and installed the new version.
Used stock everything, activated a2sd and tried to start and install some apps from google play. Got a message that it was not sufficient space.
Did get titanium installed, and that reports the different "drives" correctly, but I still don't get it to work as it should. If I try to install from play, it says not sufficient space, even if I try to restore from titanium, still no luck.
Anyone got any ideas?
Start Terminal. Type:
su
a2sd install
yes (move dalvik-cache)
no (don't move appdata) (yes will make device slower)
yes (restart)
After reboot you have more space, but don't see it.
Start terminal
su
a2sd diskspace
gives the size of your sd-ext and how much is used
arsvendg said:
If I try to install from play, it says not sufficient space, even if I try to restore from titanium, still no luck.
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Same problem here. I tried to wipe caches and even recreated the partitions but still no luck with the stock a2sd.
robla1000 said:
Start Terminal. Type:
su
a2sd install
yes (move dalvik-cache)
no (don't move appdata) (yes will make device slower)
yes (restart)
After reboot you have more space, but don't see it.
Start terminal
su
a2sd diskspace
gives the size of your sd-ext and how much is used
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Just wondering. Isn't the whole idea with the as2d to move the appdata to the sd-card?
arsvendg said:
Just wondering. Isn't the whole idea with the as2d to move the appdata to the sd-card?
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App and appdata are different things:
The App it's the "core" and are loaded in the RAM when you start them, so if you move them to sdcard you get a slowdown only on the boot of the app itself
The Appdata it's the data created and used by the program to run, likes databases and so; if you move it to the sdcard you get a slowdown 'cause the program continuosly try to access it.
someone correct me if I'm wrong, i'm still learning the stuff
Long story short: normal A2SD+ methods (like DarkTremor or m2sd) only move a part of /data, linking the files; you will NOT see the increased space but your Apps will occupy less memory.
Data2sd method like data2sd or Amarullz A2SDX will "swap" the ext space with the internal data memory, giving you a visible increase in your internal space.
TL;DR if you have a fast SD card you can go for the latter, else stick to m2sd wich is a new and good method to move application!
For partitioning, I suggest you to use 4ext touch recovery, you can install it on your phone from 4ext.net and flash your new recovery directly from your phone (you need to have S-OFF!); after you have your new recovery flashed:
make a backup of your SD card data (you have to format it)
Reboot in recovery
Go to "Tools"
"partition sd card ->"
"Remove all partitions and start from scratch"
Now you have to set, in order, you primary ext dimension, your secondary ext dimension and the swap dimension
I usually go for - 1st ext: 1024 -2nd ext: 0 - swap: 0
Select ext4 for your first ext partition
Now you are ready to use wathever a2sd method you want.
Hope this will help you!
Regards,
Ryther
Ahh I'm just going to leave this here.
All the ICS Devs have done a great job - Kudos to them.
But if you want a bugfree ROM which works well, for now - GIVE UP on ICS.
Go back to CM7 - it'll do you good.
Don't give up on ICS because SOME people have issues. I've ran an ICS build with a2sd working just fine no bugs whatsoever. I have not tried a data2ext script on an ICS build though so I don't know about that.
Dear XDA forum,
since a few roms i always get a "low on storage" warning, even after factory reset and flashing a new rom.
So i'd want to ask for a small summery of what storage there is inside the desire and on the sdcard and how to solve this problem
My sdcard is 16GB class 10. I didnt partition it manually (i think).
according to my desire it has effective 14.2gb.about 2gb are used and 4gb are free? that doesnt sound right.
so i guess its 2 partitions?
could anyone please tell me which mountpoint is which?
and how do i solve the low storage problem? do i need some a2sd script or do i have to more the internal storage to the sdcard?
which mountpoints do the scripts actarlly move?
i have no problem with repartitioning my sdcard. i was given to understand that u usually need a fat32 partition (for apps i guess) and an ext2/3 partition afterwards. some scripts even allow a swap partition at the end of the sdcard to be used as swap space. is that a good idea?
i know its a lot of questions :/ but i hope for some good answers :>
thanks & greetings,
soomon
my advice would be to backup your sd card and (re)partition using gparted, start from scratch because I don't know what your current configuration is, step 5 here
choose ext3/ext4 partition (max ~1.5GB) depending on rom requirements, most support ext4 and should be slightly faster. most roms don't need swap partition.
in simple terms, your space will get taken up by apps (apks), dalvik cache, app cache and app data. most custom roms will automatically move apks to your sd-ext partition. there are various different scripts which move the other bits around. generally it is better to keep app data on internal (/data partition)
regardless of which rom you choose, use an app like 'diskusage' to browse all your partitions, so you can work out where and how all your space is being use.
to maximise space you also need to be s-off and correct hboot for the rom (again should be stated within each rom thread, or search within it)
ok so the first partition on the sdcard will become my sd-ext which will replace the /data partition on the internal storage.
I guess is hould try data2sd then?
with a class 10 it should not get that slow and i get loads of space on that partition.
thanks for your help.
also use links2d,very usefull.....
hi again,
as i see in a terminal emulator by typing "df -h"
my data is 150mb and has 15mb left, so i guess i better moe the whole partition to the sdcard as i'd have to move all the apps to the sdcard anyway sooner or later.
my /system has only 5mb of 250mb left. is that a problem?
soomon said:
hi again,
as i see in a terminal emulator by typing "df -h"
my data is 150mb and has 15mb left, so i guess i better moe the whole partition to the sdcard as i'd have to move all the apps to the sdcard anyway sooner or later.
my /system has only 5mb of 250mb left. is that a problem?
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depends entirely what rom you're running if any, and what scripts it uses. basically you should be able to find some way to install many apps without running out of space (one of the main reasons for rooting in the first place ).
with your current setup, you could try something like link2sd to just move apps and dalvik to sd, see if you have enough space that way. you shouldnt have to manually 'move to sd', keeping them on 'internal' tricks them to sd-ext. (you can use something like 'diskusage' to check they're actually on the sd-ext)
the system partition is meant to be mostly full. free space on /system is wasted space.
you're still on stock hboot, which is why your data partition is so small.
if you install another rom, many of them have a smaller system size, so if you're s-off you can flash a different hboot to repartition your internal memory layout: your system size will reduce to roughly match your rom, and the saved space is converted into extra data space, see alpharev.nl for hboots.
e.g. if your rom system is 140MB, will fit nicely into cm7r2 hboot with 145MB system, and you get 287MB of data instead of 150MB. 287MB can be enough to store app data and dalvik cache if you don't have too many apps.
i refer you to these sets of guides for further reading, should explain a lot more, and better than i have...
thanks eddie,
i'm still s-on and stock hboot, but i use a custom rom: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1766550
i guess the problem is that LBE gues 4 and lookout together need over 22mb of space :/
i'll try link2sd then.
thanks!
hm.. when i try to install link2sd i get "insufficient storage available". that program is not even 1MB in size and i have 15mb of free space on the internal storage.. what can i do?
edit: i'll try to install it at home with an adb tool. maybe i have more luck with that.
follow instructions for a2sd with that rom (scroll down). this will move apps and dalvik to sd-ext automatically. or follow/search the thread for other methods, it's regularly discussed...
[not used link2sd, it should in theory do the same thing, but my advice would be to stick with the instructions as that's the recommended way if you really need/want to install link2sd...uninstall something else to make more space ]
ofc removing apps might help (althrough i only installed 2 or 3). but 15mb should be enough to install a 800kb software
gonna try to install some apps later after running a2sd.
thanks a lot man didnt see that information.
Introduction:
I have written this tutorial because many people especially in legacy ARMv6 or older device forums suffer from low internal storage. Out of those, some do not know how to increase their internal memory, some use the wrong scripts and get problems, and some, well, do it right. This tutorial is not just meant for all of us, but for anyone who has these problems, or just wants to know some things.
croniccorey said:
About:
CronMod INT2EXT was wrote for use in my rom with the goal to achive a stable and fast way of moving the data partition of your phone to the sd-ext partition, they are available for all users and developers to use in any rooted rom with init.d support.
CronMod INT2EXT scripts are the first universal INT2EXT method released.
Features:
(All scripts are tested on Android 2.3.7 - 4.2.2)
INT2EXT
-Mounts /sd-ext to /data
-Works with EXT 2/3/4 filesystems
-ZipAligns /data/app on every boot
-No symlinks
INT2EXT+
-Mounts /sd-ext to /data
-Leaves /data/data on internal for speed
-Works with EXT 2/3/4 filesystems
-ZipAligns /data/app on every boot
-No symlinks
INT2EXT4
-Mounts /sd-ext to /data
-Works with EXT 4 filesystem
-ZipAligns /data/app on every boot
-No symlinks
INT2EXT4+
-Mounts /sd-ext to /data
-Leaves /data/data on internal for speed
-Works with EXT 4 filesystem
-ZipAligns /data/app on every boot
-No symlinks
INT2EXTV2+
-Mounts /sd-ext to /data
-Leaves /data/data on internal for speed
-Works with EXT 2/3/4 filesystems
-ZipAligns /data/app on every boot
-No symlinks
-Supports SWAP2INT
-Completely universal (Testing is needed)
Prerequisites:
-Rooted Rom with init.d support
-SD-EXT partition
-100mb internal is needed for every 500mb sd-ext
SD Card Partitioning:
Partition 1 - Fat32
Partition 2 - Ext 2/3/4
Install:
(Instructions based on ClockWorkMod recovery)
-Download Chosen Script Below
-Place on root of your sdcard
-Reboot Recovery
-Select "install zip from sdcard"
-Select "choose zip from sdcard"
-Select "CronMod-****_signed"
-Select "mounts and storage" category
-Select "format /sd-ext"
-Reboot
(if you already use a A2SD/D2EXT/INT2EXT/M2SD script then you will need to remove it completely)
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That's about it on croniccorey's side. Now, onto the basics.
What is INT2EXT?
Basically, INT2EXT is an init.d script which increases your internal memory according to the size of your EXT partition.
How do I use it?
Prerequisites and install instructions are above.
Which Script do I choose?
Now, this is the topic I would like to stress upon. Croniccorey has a bunch of nice scripts, and obviously it is difficult to choose, when you know close to or absolutely nothing of these scripts.
Alright, so let's look at each of these scripts and what they do, again.
INT2EXT
-Mounts /sd-ext to /data
-Works with EXT 2/3/4 filesystems
-ZipAligns /data/app on every boot
-No symlinks
INT2EXT+
-Mounts /sd-ext to /data
-Leaves /data/data on internal for speed
-Works with EXT 2/3/4 filesystems
-ZipAligns /data/app on every boot
-No symlinks
INT2EXTV2+
-Mounts /sd-ext to /data
-Leaves /data/data on internal for speed
-Works with EXT 2/3/4 filesystems
-ZipAligns /data/app on every boot
-No symlinks
-Supports SWAP2INT
-Completely universal (Testing is needed)
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Note: I have not included INT2EXT4(+) because they're the same thing, only that they support ONLY EXT4.
Now, let's talk about INT2EXT+ first, as that's what majority of Wildfire S users have.
My opinion:
Not such a good choice for some people. Look at it again.
INT2EXT+
-Mounts /sd-ext to /data
-Leaves /data/data on internal for speed
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Agreed, the red part is done for speed, but this STILL keeps some part of your data on your REAL INTERNAL MEMORY. This is exactly why croniccorey has stated in the prerequisites:
-100mb internal is needed for every 500mb sd-ext
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This means that every 100MB of real internal memory you have, it is equivalent to 500MB of your EXT partition.
To be more clear -
Our phone has 150MB of internal memory. This means, that if you use INT2EXT+ and have a 1GB partition for example, and if you install loads of apps, it's going to say "Storage Full" on around 750MB. That means, the remaining is practically waste and you can actually use only 750MB. This is why, if you are going to install loads of apps, you can use 750MB only, with this script.
Now then, let's move on to INT2EXT.
-Mounts /sd-ext to /data
-Works with EXT 2/3/4 filesystems
-ZipAligns /data/app on every boot
-No symlinks
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Now, you can see that there's no leaving /data/data on internal for speed. This means that your phone will become slightly laggier.
But, if you have, say, a 2GB EXT Partition and flash this script, you get the FULL 2GB to use / torture / whatever as per your wish. No catches, only con is that it becomes slightly laggier (only on some ROMs, notably on stock).
My Opinion:
If you're ready to live with some more lag, (which we're all used to, anyway) and have loads of apps on your phone which won't fit in 750MB of space, then INT2EXT is for you.
Final Verdict:
-If you're not a heavy apps installer and can happily live with 750MB of space (which is enough for most people), go for INT2EXT+. This will make your phone less laggier than INT2EXT.
-If you are a heavy apps / widgets / whatever installer, and 750MB isn't enough for you, go for INT2EXT. This will, however, make your phone slightly laggier (as aforementioned only on certain ROMs, like stock).
-If you are a heavy apps installer, can't live with 750MB of space and want good speeds, well, I'm sorry, this isn't for you.
And finally, the link you've been waiting for!
Downloads:
Click to go to the CronMod-INT2EXT Scripts page to download
Credits:
croniccorey for the scripts of course!
dk75 for teaching me on the scripts thread on which is better to use. If it wasn't for him, this thread wouldn't be here for a long time or wouldn't be here at all!
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Coming Soon:
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And this one too
Re: [GUIDE][INFO] CronMod-INT2EXT(+) --> How To Use, What To Use, etc...
Very...very clear :thumbup:
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How do I run?
I have HTC wildfire s and am just learning about rooting and this internal memory issue I am having with this phone..I have NO memory but was able to root and move some stuff to sd card but I tried to install the ROM "touchwiz v6" and all that happens is the phone is stuck on the S. Do I run the :cronmod zip just like I would install a ROM?
Lt.Win said:
Coming Soon:
INT2EXTV2+ information and guide, with information on SWAP2INT!
Something else I forgot.
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I've been trying to install the cronmod scripts for well over a couple of weeks now. Tried three different recoveries, different scripts but I always get status 0 error. What is going wrong, I even moved the files from the script folder into a rom and tried installing it from there, the files do go into the init.d folder but they don't seem to be working. I even verified the init.d by using universal init.d apk
Did you use Primary ext4 partition?
Anil_Sharma said:
I've been trying to install the cronmod scripts for well over a couple of weeks now. Tried three different recoveries, different scripts but I always get status 0 error.
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Hi, I can just suggest you to check if your ext 2/3/4 partition is set as Primary (not logical). You must have two primary partition (1. Fat 32; 2. Ext 2/3/4)
Int2extv2+ tutorial...
Any updates
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[email protected]¡[email protected]_S¡D said:
Int2extv2+ tutorial...
Any updates
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Sorry,I got a new phone about a month or so back and since then I've been inactive (college).
Anyways, the v2+ tutorial is the same as the remaining. In the time I had my WFS, i could only say that INT2EXTv2+ felt faster than INT2EXT+.
That is all. And the SWAP2INT is it puts your Swap partition on your internal, that is all.
If you need me to add something, do tell me!
How do I use it?
Prerequisites and install instructions are above.
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Can someone please help. I am on a P500. I have followed all the instructions and flashed INT2EXT+. I am using AmonRA and dont have a format sd-ext option. What should I do? And once I have completed the process, what do I actually do to shift the apps to the sd-ext partition? There are no instructions for this.
Thanks very much and I appreciate your work. :good:
Internal memory required every 500 MB sd-ext
I saw in some people's signature in this forum sd-ext up to 8GB with int2ext+, int2ext4+ or int2extv2+, which according with tutorial, needs 100 MB of internal memory every 500MB sd-ext... Any exceeding sd-ext won't be considered by system
This means that every 100MB of real internal memory you have, it is equivalent to 500MB of your EXT partition.
To be more clear -
Our phone has 150MB of internal memory. This means, that if you use INT2EXT+ and have a 1GB partition for example, and if you install loads of apps, it's going to say "Storage Full" on around 750MB. That means, the remaining is practically waste and you can actually use only 750MB. This is why, if you are going to install loads of apps, you can use 750MB only, with this script.
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So, it is possible to use "+" scripts with sd-ext bigger than this requirement (and use the entire sd-ext))??
Good work. i ve install Int2ext+v2 with ext3 on jelly king 2.0....working theeeeee best..congrats ..keep on development....very good work .thankful for that
archstanton2013 said:
I saw in some people's signature in this forum sd-ext up to 8GB with int2ext+, int2ext4+ or int2extv2+, which according with tutorial, needs 100 MB of internal memory every 500MB sd-ext... Any exceeding sd-ext won't be considered by system
So, it is possible to use "+" scripts with sd-ext bigger than this requirement (and use the entire sd-ext))??
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If you use the entire sd-ext you will have no space for your private stuff like pictures, etc.
If you connect to computer there will be nothing I suppose.
i am using int2extv2+ and i have 1 gb ext partition on my wfs .
my problem is that i cant install any app because it is saying that your internal is full although in settings it shows that i still have 730 mb of free space plz help me with this
umairchang said:
i am using int2extv2+ and i have 1 gb ext partition on my wfs .
my problem is that i cant install any app because it is saying that your internal is full although in settings it shows that i still have 730 mb of free space plz help me with this
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For every 500mb ext memory you need 100mb (actual) internal storage for int2ext+,int2ext4+ and int2extv2+.
The creator of these scripts clearly mentioned it in his op!!!
Thus 750mb is maximum we can use.
If you wanna use the extra memory next time flash int2ext or int2ext4 scripts.
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[email protected]¡[email protected]_S¡D said:
For every 500mb ext memory you need 100mb (actual) internal storage for int2ext+,int2ext4+ and int2extv2+.
The creator of these scripts clearly mentioned it in his op!!!
Thus 750mb is maximum we can use.
If you wanna use the extra memory next time flash int2ext or int2ext4 scripts.
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actually it is full on around 250 mb not on 750 mb . 750 mb is the free space it is showing but i m not able use it
umairchang said:
actually it is full on around 250 mb not on 750 mb . 750 mb is the free space it is showing but i m not able use it
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Flash int2ext only script.
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hello
thanks for this post
i've read and practiced it earlier before i register this forum
i've used kimsmodrom which have link2sd and i replace it with int2ext
now i'm using crosssfire v1
one thing i noticed, that both rom won't reboot after i wipe cache / dalvik cache, also when i use defragment
i've been through 5 times a night reinstalling rom because of this..
so i conclude that do not ever wipe cache and defragment when using int2ext
Good Tutorial man, thx
So i installed int2ext+ 1gb partition for that. Got it working, the phone shows internal storage 1gb. I'm having one problem though. When I shut down or reboot the phone it loads the internal storage and no downloaded apps work. I have to pull the battery, then it starts with int2ext again. Any ideas?
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I've read on here that people are able to install lots of apps without clogging their memory on their phone, placing all their info on their sd cards. can someone help me do that? I've already have app2card and other apps to clear up memory but things still start to take up the phone memory.
I've done the search and can't figure this one out. i'm using the atomic rom and I believe my phone is rooted. thank you.
legacygt777 said:
I've read on here that people are able to install lots of apps without clogging their memory on their phone, placing all their info on their sd cards. can someone help me do that? I've already have app2card and other apps to clear up memory but things still start to take up the phone memory.
I've done the search and can't figure this one out. i'm using the atomic rom and I believe my phone is rooted. thank you.
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Well, even if apps is moved to sd, their odex files will still occupy space in dalvik-cache. If you have many apps, internal space will surely be low.
I'm using DiskUsage app to see what is taking space in internal memory.
Here is some hints from me that can help you with internal memory problems:
-clear your apps cashe and data from time to time (obviously, you can do that for not so important apps, but not for games, because you will loose your progress)
-Most GB roms are not big in term of size, so there are lot of space left in /system (sometimes even more then 100MB). You can install some of your apps to system (move them from /data/app to /system/app).
-Reodex your rom. You'll get 30MB+ if you reodex just framework folder, even more if you reodex all system apps. (so all odex files will be in system partition, not in dalvik-cache (data partition)
-Finaly, you can unlock your bootloader and flash custom kernels (lupus or turbo kernel) that can increase you data partition to 610MB
Bakisha said:
Well, even if apps is moved to sd, their odex files will still occupy space in dalvik-cache. If you have many apps, internal space will surely be low.
I'm using DiskUsage app to see what is taking space in internal memory.
Here is some hints from me that can help you with internal memory problems:
-clear your apps cashe and data from time to time (obviously, you can do that for not so important apps, but not for games, because you will loose your progress)
-Most GB roms are not big in term of size, so there are lot of space left in /system (sometimes even more then 100MB). You can install some of your apps to system (move them from /data/app to /system/app).
-Reodex your rom. You'll get 30MB+ if you reodex just framework folder, even more if you reodex all system apps. (so all odex files will be in system partition, not in dalvik-cache (data partition)
-Finaly, you can unlock your bootloader and flash custom kernels (lupus or turbo kernel) that can increase you data partition to 610MB
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thanks! i'm really happy with my atomic 7 gb rom so I don't think I will flash a new one (at the moment). I have abou 120mb left in my internal memory....is that pretty good? will reodexing your rom slow down the system?
appreciate the feedback.
legacygt777 said:
thanks! i'm really happy with my atomic 7 gb rom so I don't think I will flash a new one (at the moment). I have abou 120mb left in my internal memory....is that pretty good? will reodexing your rom slow down the system?
appreciate the feedback.
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120MB is OK. Actually, it's all ok untill first thing you want to install fail due low space. Then you can think of things posted above.
No, reodexing rom won't slow your phone.
I think your referring to Link2sd. I have about 300 games/apps installed and still have loads of space. Look up link2sd in the market and follow the instructions. You need to format your sdcard and use minitool partition to make am ext2 or ext3 or ext4. I use ext2 foe the partition. Make it around 1-2gb in size. I made mine 3gb. The rest is fat32 format for your sdcard. When you install links it will ask what ext type it is. 2,3,4 etc. Select the format and it will install the script them reboot from that point all installed apps will be linked to that partition. Freeing up a lot of space. Like instead of a few megabytes of storage its more like a couple kilobytes as its just a file telling your phone where to look foe the application or game on your ext partition.
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I think your referring to Link2sd. I have about 300 games/apps installed and still have loads of space. Look up link2sd in the market and follow the instructions. You need to format your sdcard and use minitool partition to make am ext2 or ext3 or ext4. I use ext2 foe the partition. Make it around 1-2gb in size. I made mine 3gb. The rest is fat32 format for your sdcard. When you install links it will ask what ext type it is. 2,3,4 etc. Select the format and it will install the script them reboot from that point all installed apps will be linked to that partition. Freeing up a lot of space. Like instead of a few megabytes of storage its more like a couple kilobytes as its just a file telling your phone where to look foe the application or game on your ext partition.
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1)just downloaded link2 sd
2)ok baby steps here....how do I format card?
3)"use minitool partition to make am ext2 or ext3 or ext4" - how do I do this? is that an app?
thanks man....much appreciated.
legacygt777 said:
1)just downloaded link2 sd
2)ok baby steps here....how do I format card?
3)"use minitool partition to make am ext2 or ext3 or ext4" - how do I do this? is that an app?
thanks man....much appreciated.
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First, make a backup of your sd card to PC.
Minitool is program for PC. Tutorial how to use it (with download links) is at http://forum.xda-developers.com/wiki/SD_card_partitioning
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I think your referring to Link2sd. I have about 300 games/apps installed and still have loads of space. Look up link2sd in the market and follow the instructions. You need to format your sdcard and use minitool partition to make am ext2 or ext3 or ext4. I use ext2 foe the partition. Make it around 1-2gb in size. I made mine 3gb. The rest is fat32 format for your sdcard. When you install links it will ask what ext type it is. 2,3,4 etc. Select the format and it will install the script them reboot from that point all installed apps will be linked to that partition. Freeing up a lot of space. Like instead of a few megabytes of storage its more like a couple kilobytes as its just a file telling your phone where to look foe the application or game on your ext partition.
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so do I partition (say ext2) first? and make it 3g. then I format the rest of the space fat32?
sorry if this is so basic.
legacygt777 said:
so do I partition (say ext2) first? and make it 3g. then I format the rest of the space fat32?
sorry if this is so basic.
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also is the ext2 my primary?
the rest of it "logical"?
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