This is a hack that that allows you to swap internal storage with your external SD card so you can increase your app data storage.
All credits go to original i9300 App2ExtSD Hack by mattiadj. I simply hacked it to work with U.S. versions and also I've added code so it will disable this feature when you don't have a microSD card inserted (app storage will default to internal when no microSD card is inserted).
E.g. If you have 16GB internal storage on Galaxy S3, you can install this witih a 64GB microSD card and swap the storage and get 64GB on your app storage instead of 16GB.
Before you can use this, you will need:
1) Rooted Galaxy S3 (SCH-I535/SPH-L710/SGH-T999/SCH-I747) or also Canadian versions too (i747m, etc...etc...)
2) A ROM/kernel with init.d support!
3) I've only tested this with TouchWiz-based ROMs, so it should work on stock ROMs and any TouchWiz-based ROMs, not sure on CM9 or CM10.
4) You must use the FAT32 or EXTFAT zip file below, depending on what format your microSD Card is in! (e.g. if you have a FAT32 microSD card, use FAT32)
To get this working, simply flash the zip files in your CWM Recovery:
Download and Details:
http://galaxys3root.com/galaxy-s3-t...-external-microsd-for-u-s-canadian-galaxy-s3/
If you are on stock ROM or any TouchWiz-based ROMs, you can flash my new HighOnAndroid kernel to get init.d support on your phone here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=30718496
If you do not have init.d support, you can also enable on any rooted phone by using Script Manager, here's a quick tutorial:
I recommend you to FORMAT your microSD card once to get camera working flawless before using this hack!
How to disable this:
If for some reason you are having trouble, simply delete /system/etc/init.d/11extsd2internalsd.
OR
if you leave your microSD card out during boot (then re-insert it after), your phone will work as normal (internal storage used for app data).
Sounds awesome thanks
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You're my hero Zedomax!
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MAX TO THE RESCUE!!! I've been waiting to see this! Much love Zedo, I always hold it down for you with my signature links! I really hope your going to come back to YouTube one day though. But. in the meantime I'm glad your still putting all of your content out there for us!
Is it best to wipe first, or will this move all the app data from the internal to the external for you?
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nonmindo said:
Is it best to wipe first, or will this move all the app data from the internal to the external for you?
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It is best to do a wipe to start on a clean slate, or you can also copy the contents of your internal to external.
OR, I like using Titanium Backup to backup app and its data then restore after putting in the microSD card.
it works great, thanks for the mod, will report if I find any problem w/ it.
Great work max! I was using stock rooted rom.. Now I need to look for one I like that has int d support.
Thanks for this though appreciate it!
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Would it be possible for you to create a Stock kernel with just the init.d supporthe?
My SD card is reporting "vFat" as the type......is that FAT32 or EXTFAT or neither? lol
yes let me see if i can upload it tomorrow
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neither u need to format
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Is there a way to tell what first the sd card is from the phone? Not really sure on what first it is
When I use Camera to take picture, picture are not stored
Anyone else has the same problem, or could you please test the Camera.
I didn't to the clean wipe.
mnlmnv said:
When I use Camera to take picture, picture are not stored
Anyone else has the same problem, or could you please test the Camera.
I didn't to the clean wipe.
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do you have the setting enabled to save all pictures and videos to the external sd card?
This is kickass! Can't wait to get home and format sd.
Zmax...thank you.
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Cobra281 said:
do you have the setting enabled to save all pictures and videos to the external sd card?
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yes I did, which make sense, I see the problem, how to I reset to use on the phone instead?
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Is there a way to tell what first the sd card is from the phone? Not really sure on what first it is
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What do you mean by first?
SiNJiN76 said:
What do you mean by first?
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I meant format. Sorry about that. Autocorrect got me again.
This is great! I'm curious if this mod sticks if I flash an updated/new rom? Do I need to flash this zip after I flash the rom? Also, what happens if I wipe my phone when I have this mod? Do I need to re flash as well?
I rooted my device and it works ok. I would like to move some apps to sd card but T211 doesn't support operation. I would also like top install some custom rom on my device. Any advice?
bfijala said:
I rooted my device and it works ok. I would like to move some apps to sd card but T211 doesn't support operation. I would also like top install some custom rom on my device. Any advice?
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Same Problem here!
The only rom that work moving app to sd was steal rom if I'm not wrong
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I have an external sd card. It needs the fix for kitkat. But can not use the fixes in the market they all need root. How are you guys dealing with this issue.
You just have to deal with it until root is achieved, there is not way that I'm aware of to fix the KitKat SD card changes without root.
I don't get why we have to wait for root. If the phone supports 64gb sd card out the box why is this an issue. People that don't have xda experience will be thinking something is defective. Correct me if I am wrong.
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Yea it's truly starting to get annoying. Another thing I noticed is we have no cast to screen ability with chromecast.
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Yes I noticed that also. You shouldn't need root to fix that issue. Most people don't root there phones.
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borijess said:
I have an external sd card. It needs the fix for kitkat. But can not use the fixes in the market they all need root. How are you guys dealing with this issue.
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Use the stock My Files until root is available to copy files from the phone to the external SD card...
Nizda1 said:
Yea it's truly starting to get annoying. Another thing I noticed is we have no cast to screen ability with chromecast.
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I noted that too! It's the first thing I tried when I got my new phone! Very disappointed!
Stock "My Files"
shockandawe said:
Use the stock My Files until root is available to copy files from the phone to the external SD card...
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YOU sir are a genius! Thank you, more so than root I needed a way to move local backups to the SD Card and could not find a way, but using the Stock app "My Files" worked fine...thank you!
Hi guys wanted some help on this issue. I just updated my p600 to stock lollipop 5.1.1 btu. I previously had jelly bean 4.3 stock. I dont have root.
I use utorrent to usually download content direct on my external sd card but since the update it dont let do that anymore
I can download to internal sd but i sometimes download huge size files and dont have enough space on internal to do so.
I was wondering if theres any work around to download direct to external sd card? P.s. i dont have root and am fully stock due to warranty. Thanks
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kuljit55 said:
Hi guys wanted some help on this issue. I just updated my p600 to stock lollipop 5.1.1 btu. I previously had jelly bean 4.3 stock. I dont have root.
I use utorrent to usually download content direct on my external sd card but since the update it dont let do that anymore
I can download to internal sd but i sometimes download huge size files and dont have enough space on internal to do so.
I was wondering if theres any work around to download direct to external sd card? P.s. i dont have root and am fully stock due to warranty. Thanks
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You are right. SD card did not work with cm-12.1-20151115-UNOFFICIAL-temasek-lt03wifi-V18.5.zip. But, go back to the October builds and the SD card works
jsonder said:
You are right. SD card did not work with cm-12.1-20151115-UNOFFICIAL-temasek-lt03wifi-V18.5.zip. But, go back to the October builds and the SD card works
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I am using Stock Lollipop 5.1.1 BTU build not a CM rom. Also i thought they resolved this "write to external sd" after Kitkak?
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kuljit55 said:
I am using Stock Lollipop 5.1.1 BTU build not a CM rom. Also i thought they resolved this "write to external sd" after Kitkak?
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Nope, google doesn't want you using sd cards so they prefer to make life hell for us...
If you wish to use the sd card to torrent, really fast way to kill sd cards by the way, then you will need to root . You will also need a custom kernel or you'll boot loop after rooting... Sorry...
Updated my T700 to 6.0.1 and now unable to see SD card in some apps like system info an more.
There is a solution for this?
Same thing on my note edge with 6.0.1.
I want to be able to use SD card as I used it on 4.4.2 ( it acted as external storage there)
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Lior84 said:
Updated my T700 to 6.0.1 and now unable to see SD card in some apps like system info an more.
There is a solution for this?
Same thing on my note edge with 6.0.1.
I want to be able to use SD card as I used it on 4.4.2 ( it acted as external storage there)
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You need to update the apps or ask the author to update apps that don't work as they are not mm compatible.
All apps needs to ask specific permission to use the storage on MM. If they don't ask they're not compatible.
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