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hello THERE
i just want to ask what the best ext2 or ext 4 for link2sd??
I use ext2. Don't really know the difference between the two. o-o
slicktrick22 said:
hello THERE
i just want to ask what the best ext2 or ext 4 for link2sd??
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the best would be ext4, as it is the most recent and allows faster data transfers but the downside of it is that some roms may not support it meanwhile ext2 is more of the universal type; widely used format.
ps: you can play safe by choosing ext3 instead
i just read other forums thats ext 4 is much better...but i dont remeber the forum link....
EXT2 is old
EXT4 may not work on some ROMs but blazing speed
EXT3 safe and fast.
PS. Don't risk repartitioning your SD with EXT4 just because it is the fastest. Choose to EXT3.
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like it
hehe . ..
ext3 will be sufficient for now.
ext4 requires kernel support... still then if you want that try merruk's kernel, it supports ext4
Millan.SIS said:
ext3 will be sufficient for now.
ext4 requires kernel support... still then if you want that try merruk's kernel, it supports ext4
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Tried merruk's kernel before, didn't work for me. Any idea how to make it work? I already have 1 custom bin count, don't wanna add another 1 for nothing.
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CarlDeanCatabay said:
Tried merruk's kernel before, didn't work for me. Any idea how to make it work? I already have 1 custom bin count, don't wanna add another 1 for nothing.
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backup ur data
Use cwm » advanced» partition sdcard....
Make one ext3 partition less than 512mb & the rest fat32
Ext3 will be used as the extended internal memory for linking apps
fat32 will be mounted as your sdcard
Now reboot
Open link2sd, it will ask you for mount script » select ext3
Select settings » auto link...
now all set
Written this in brief..
For kernel flash use mai77 method
No bin count as it'll flash using cwm
Millan.SIS said:
backup ur data
Use cwm » advanced» partition sdcard....
Make one ext3 partition less than 512mb & the rest fat32
Ext3 will be used as the extended internal memory for linking apps
fat32 will be mounted as your sdcard
Now reboot
Open link2sd, it will ask you for mount script » select ext3
Select settings » auto link...
now all set
Written this in brief..
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Partitioning my SD Card via CWM doesn't work for me. I use Mini Partition Magic. Still not working.
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what is bin count???
what will happen if bin get high like 5, 6, 7?
CarlDeanCatabay said:
Partitioning my SD Card via CWM doesn't work for me. I use Mini Partition Magic. Still not working.
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What do you mean by "doesnt work"? Are you not getting the option to mount the 2nd partition in Link2SD?
mrdoods said:
what is bin count???
what will happen if bin get high like 5, 6, 7?
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It is an indication that you flashed a firmware which is non-stock .. in some samsung service centres warranty will not be considered if you have bin count..In only few countries though as no one cares to check them and they either dont have the knowledge to check them..all they know is "KIES" xD
I have a bin counter of 62 ..nothing happens..Just flash them freely
hitme987 said:
What do you mean by "doesnt work"? Are you not getting the option to mount the 2nd partition in Link2SD?
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can i aks? i made a ext2... then when i try to move my apps using link2sd its not working then i use a2sd it its "not enough space" i check to mini tool its empty and i try BTE ($ su a2sd cachesdreset) its said no ext mounted.. i try to reformat but its still the same.. now using internal memory..
hitme987 said:
It is an indication that you flashed a firmware which is non-stock .. in some samsung service centres warranty will not be considered if you have bin count..In only few countries though as no one cares to check them and they either dont have the knowledge to check them..all they know is "KIES" xD
I have a bin counter of 62 ..nothing happens..Just flash them freely
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+1 thanks...
mrdoods said:
can i aks? i made a ext2... then when i try to move my apps using link2sd its not working then i use a2sd it its "not enough space" i check to mini tool its empty and i try BTE ($ su a2sd cachesdreset) its said no ext mounted.. i try to reformat but its still the same.. now using internal memory..
+1 thanks...
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Hmm...which ROM are you using?
You must use a custom ROM having a2sd darktremor enabled to enable a2sd..
Im not sure about L2SD..But I can guide you...Did you get a "Mount 2nd Partition" message when you first run L2SD? Otherwise Click Left touch button-> Click More -> Click the "Recreate mount Scripts" On Link2SD and restart your device..
Go to any installed user application and on bottom it shows " Create Link" ..Press that and if it continues to show linking options then you have L2SD perfectly working..
hitme987 said:
Hmm...which ROM are you using?
You must use a custom ROM having a2sd darktremor enabled to enable a2sd..
Im not sure about L2SD..But I can guide you...Did you get a "Mount 2nd Partition" message when you first run L2SD? Otherwise Click Left touch button-> Click More -> Click the "Recreate mount Scripts" On Link2SD and restart your device..
Go to any installed user application and on bottom it shows " Create Link" ..Press that and if it continues to show linking options then you have L2SD perfectly working..
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I use creed and chobits... now i use repencis that have tutorial of BTE...
i try later to flash creed and use your guide L2SD..
mrdoods said:
I use creed and chobits... now i use repencis that have tutorial of BTE...
i try later to flash creed and use your guide L2SD..
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For this to work you need to have a secondary partition of ext3/ext2 ..ext3 is preferred..Use CWM to repartition the SD card..
Creed and repencis supports both a2SD and L2SD ..chobits supports L2SD..
You can try this guide by CarlDeanCatabay which describes the L2SD process:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1614700
I prefer L2SD over A2SD as L2SD has more advanced options..
Got it working with chobitsdigitalis v1.6 ROM + stock kernel. SD Card partitioned Ext3, dunno why it doesn't work with merruk's kernel.
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CarlDeanCatabay said:
Got it working with chobitsdigitalis v1.6 ROM + stock kernel. SD Card partitioned Ext3, dunno why it doesn't work with merruk's kernel.
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merruk kernel supports only ext4 and it has some bugs..he is uploading a new version so expect a new one soon!
how about other kernel... or only stock kernel work on chobits for l2sd
anyone help is appreciated,, thnx in advance,,
kawe42 said:
Preparation
(1) Backup all apps with Titanium Backup
(2) Backup sdcard to the pc
(3) Fullwipe
(4) Flash stock rom to get rid of all possible points of failure
(5) copy Madteam cwm to sdcard
(6) start stock recovery -> start cwm via update.zip
(7) partition sdcard with cwm -> ends up with sdcard fat32 partition and 1024MB ext3 partition (as I chose)
(8) copy sdcard backup from pc to fat32 partition, including merruks 2.0 kernel
(9) flash merruk 2.0 via cwm
Setup
(10) boot up phone, initial setup, install link2d
(11) choose link2sd mount script ext3
(12) after reboot there is a link2sd script in /etc/init.d
(13) modify script: add 2 lines at the end of the script:
rm -r /sd-ext
ln -s /data/sdext2 /sd-ext
this links link2sd standart path /data/sdext2 to /sd-ext
(14) Install and restore all apps with Titanium Backup
(15) use link2sd to move apps to second partition -> "Create Link"
(16) check /sd-ext with root file explorer to see if apps get moved correctly
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as for mine i stop at step 11 because it worked already without modifying scripts..
my point is ext4, i just read in merruk you need to flash ext4 using CWM,, because ext4 is a zip file,,
is ext4 is same as ext3 ext2,,
i have already ext3 running using a2sd,
kimerika said:
my point is ext4, i just read in merruk you need to flash ext4 using CWM,, because ext4 is a zip file,,
is ext4 is same as ext3 ext2,,
i have already ext3 running using a2sd,
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Its not for the sd card.. Your mentioning ext2/3 for the 2nd partition of sd card.. Flashing ext4.zip wipes data and cache and converts it to ext4 from rfs.. It increases performance but a noticeable little battery drain..
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hitme987 said:
Its not for the sd card.. Your mentioning ext2/3 for the 2nd partition of sd card.. Flashing ext4.zip wipes data and cache and converts it to ext4 from rfs.. It increases performance but a noticeable little battery drain..
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thats what i need can u give link or TUT how to work it,
kimerika said:
thats what i need can u give link or TUT how to work it,
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Its simple. After having your desired custom ROM flashed you can apply merruk kernel with ext4.
1) Flash the merruk kernel using kernel updater or using odin(refer merruk topic)
2) Flash ext4 . It wipes the data and cache.
3) You need to flash your custom rom/stock ROM now as youll get boot loops
4) If you still encounter bootloops after flashing stock/custom ROM, flash the merruk kernel again.
5) Reboot and check the kernel version in settings->About phone and make sure its merruk 2.0
6) Thats it. Profit
i try to partition my sdcard to ext4
with amonra recovery i try to partition to ext2 - ext3 and then ext3 - ext4
when formating to ext3 i can mount the sdcard , but when i formating to ext4, sdcard wont mounting.
and i can't make a2sd programs works well.. as well in Titanium Backup ext partition not show.
can all u help me?
#sory my bad english
EDIT: i'm using sandisk ultra 8gb class 10 sdcard
seethegoeh said:
i try to partition my sdcard to ext4
with amonra recovery i try to partition to ext2 - ext3 and then ext3 - ext4
when formating to ext3 i can mount the sdcard , but when i formating to ext4, sdcard wont mounting.
and i can't make a2sd programs works well.. as well in Titanium Backup ext partition not show.
can all u help me?
#sory my bad english
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Go to 'mount' in Recovery, mount /sdcard, and try again.
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Go to 'mount' in Recovery, mount /sdcard, and try again.
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already tried but still can't mount..
is evo can read ext4 partition? or only ext3?
which one is better, ext3 or ext4?
are u using ext4 partition? how do you do it?
Are you on a kernel that supports ext4?
ca1ne said:
Are you on a kernel that supports ext4?
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i dunno about that..
but i'm using EnergyRom with ChopSuey kernel..
so not every kernel can supports ext4?
which kernels should I use for my supersonic to supports ext4?
I know the Mason kernel supports ext. 4. Read the OP for the ROM you're using and make sure ext. 4 is supported.
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seethegoeh said:
i dunno about that..
but i'm using EnergyRom with ChopSuey kernel..
so not every kernel can supports ext4?
which kernels should I use for my supersonic to supports ext4?
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If its a sense rom only underworld kernel and classic kernel support ext 4 and if its aosp rom mostly every kernel supports it.
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Scratch what I said above. I forgot Energy is a Sense ROM, so you'll need a Sense ROM that supports ext. 4, assuming it's supported by the ROM.
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FinZ28 said:
Scratch what I said above. I forgot Energy is a Sense ROM, so you'll need a Sense ROM that supports ext. 4, assuming it's supported by the ROM.
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All roms with a2sd support it and that's most roms all you need is kernel support
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evo4gnoob said:
All roms with a2sd support it and that's most roms all you need is kernel support
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ok il'll try to try another kernels..
but the problems is, the sdcard won't mount in recovery menu when format to ext4..
if i format to ext2 or ext3, recovery can mount sdcard..
so.. what is the problems? recovery or kernels? who that make the sdcard can't mount...
seethegoeh said:
ok il'll try to try another kernels..
but the problems is, the sdcard won't mount in recovery menu when format to ext4..
if i format to ext2 or ext3, recovery can mount sdcard..
so.. what is the problems? recovery or kernels? who that make the sdcard can't mount...
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1. Maybe your card doesn't support ext3 or
2. Format the whole card after you back up everything on it. Then do the partion and then move everything back to the SD card
3. Update ext1 to ext2
4. Wipe using superwipe or whatever method you use, flash the rom, same session flash your kernal underworld number 8 for your sense rom, then same session flash your apps2sd script I use cronmod INT2EXT4+ it moves your partion to your internal memory and I have 900mb on my internal memory 300 apps installed and 400mb of internal memory left and because its internal my phone is fast as hell with no lag.. then reboot and take a look around to see if the script stuck.. if so then get rid of armon installer use smelkous recovery you can go back into it and update your partion without having to format your SD card again.. so then you would update to ext3 but you may have to uninstall your app2sd script and then reflash it once you get your ext4 up and running.. I will link cronmod so you can read the op he also has a app2sd script as well
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1716124
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monty_python said:
1. Maybe your card doesn't support ext3 or
2. Format the whole card after you back up everything on it. Then do the partion and then move everything back to the SD card
3. Update ext1 to ext2
4. Wipe using superwipe or whatever method you use, flash the rom, same session flash your kernal underworld number 8 for your sense rom, then same session flash your apps2sd script I use cronmod INT2EXT4+ it moves your partion to your internal memory and I have 900mb on my internal memory 300 apps installed and 400mb of internal memory left and because its internal my phone is fast as hell with no lag.. then reboot and take a look around to see if the script stuck.. if so then get rid of armon installer use smelkous recovery you can go back into it and update your partion without having to format your SD card again.. so then you would update to ext3 but you may have to uninstall your app2sd script and then reflash it once you get your ext4 up and running.. I will link cronmod so you can read the op he also has a app2sd script as well
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Nice..I will test it..
Big thanks..
Edit: how do I know that my sdcard was formated to ext2/ext3 or ext4?
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seethegoeh said:
Nice..I will test it..
Big thanks..
Edit: how do I know that my sdcard was formated to ext2/ext3 or ext4?
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Just look for smelkous 4.2 I believe it is, I think its pretty str8 forward as far as ext upgrades if its capable of being upgraded to ext3 or ext4, but not all SD cards can be updraded to ext 3 or 4
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monty_python said:
Just look for smelkous 4.2 I believe it is, I think its pretty str8 forward as far as ext upgrades if its capable of being upgraded to ext3 or ext4, but not all SD cards can be updraded to ext 3 or 4
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I mean, how to detect that my sdcard in ext4 partition position? Any apps to detect that?
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Use terminal emulator
Type su, hit enter
Then, a2sd check.
Should tell you your ext
An enviousOG
Dose anybody now how to fix this error on CWM Recovery(i have it on all versions 5.x.x.x,6.x.x.x)
Error:Can't mount /dev/block/mmcblk0p2
I have it for a wile and i don't know how to fix it.
CataHd said:
Dose anybody now how to fix this error on CWM Recovery(i have it on all versions 5.x.x.x,6.x.x.x)
Error:Can't mount /dev/block/mmcblk0p2
I have it for a wile and i don't know how to fix it.
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I had the same problem in the past! I deleted my sd ext partition with minitool partition wizard after that I make a new sd ext partition and I switched to px recovery from Phiexz and the problem was fixed.
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FlemishDroid said:
I had the same problem in the past! I deleted my sd ext partition with minitool partition wizard after that I make a new sd ext partition and I switched to px recovery from Phiexz and the problem was fixed.
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One thing i never had a sd ext partition on my sdcard
Format sdcard in cwm and problem should be fixed! Note: backup sdcard data
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batman38102 said:
Format sdcard in cwm and problem should be fixed! Note: backup sdcard data
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Ok i will try
Tnx
Ok so after formatting my sdcard,re-flashing a stock rom with odin,formatting to ext4 and installed CWM 5.0.2.7 ext4&rfs by phiexz the error was gone but after upgrading to CWM 5.0.2.8 by MMB Team the problem is still there
Any ideas
try to use px recovery 0.3.6 beta or cwm 5.0.2.6 / 5.0.2.7
these are the most stable recoverys i used
- Save everything you care from sdcard
- Delete all the partitions
- Re-create partition table (msdos)
- Create a first partition (fat32, primary, will be seen as sdcard)
- Create a second partition (ext4, primary, will be seen as sd-ext)
Questions?
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ItachiSama said:
- Save everything you care from sdcard
- Delete all the partitions
- Re-create partition table (msdos)
- Create a first partition (fat32, primary, will be seen as sdcard)
- Create a second partition (ext4, primary, will be seen as sd-ext)
Questions?
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Sorry in first post i put the wrong error,i did a noter wipe data and this is the error
E:format_volume: make_extf4fs failed on /dev/block/mmcblk0p2
Format it with your computer...
ItachiSama said:
Format it with your computer...
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Don't know how to do that
with mini tool partition wizard
http://download.cnet.com/MiniTool-Partition-Wizard-Home-Edition/3000-2094_4-10962200.html
stuck at downloading mode
CataHd said:
Ok so after formatting my sdcard,re-flashing a stock rom with odin,formatting to ext4 and installed CWM 5.0.2.7 ext4&rfs by phiexz the error was gone but after upgrading to CWM 5.0.2.8 by MMB Team the problem is still there
Any ideas
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After trying to flash mine with odin it is now stuck at download mode and show a picture of a phone yellow triangle and phone it does not switch on. Shows that only plz help
I rooted my desire 816 [still running the stock rom] and I wanted to try link2sd so I partitioned my SD card and created an ext4 primary partition.. opened link2sd app,installed mount scripts and restarted the phone but the ext partition is still unmounted.. tried ext2 but ended up with the same result!
searched a lot but found so many confusing topics that got me more confused!
what should I do to get the ext partition to be mounted on boot?!
also is app2ext better than link2sd? if so, then how to install it too?
thank you guys in advance..
mohammed fayed said:
I rooted my desire 816 [still running the stock rom] and I wanted to try link2sd so I partitioned my SD card and created an ext4 primary partition.. opened link2sd app,installed mount scripts and restarted the phone but the ext partition is still unmounted.. tried ext2 but ended up with the same result!
searched a lot but found so many confusing topics that got me more confused!
what should I do to get the ext partition to be mounted on boot?!
also is app2ext better than link2sd? if so, then how to install it too?
thank you guys in advance..
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Check this video.
http://youtu.be/vhUBLhdgSPU
The video maker Potent Technologies has a .zip file available from kinghunki that automatically adds the wp_mod.ko file and the permissions on boot with one flashable zip via custom recovery.
Link in the description of the video.
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jaysoblitzed said:
Check this video.
http://youtu.be/vhUBLhdgSPU
The video maker Potent Technologies has a .zip file available from kinghunki that automatically adds the wp_mod.ko file and the permissions on boot with one flashable zip via custom recovery.
Link in the description of the video.
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Thanks! but I think the zip file is for enabling SD card write permissions only..
my problem is that the EXT partition I created doesn't mount on boot and I don't know how to enable that since I'm on stock rom not a custom one..
I am having the same problem. I even flashed that zip but It didn't help.
I had read somewhere that the Exp partition size should be 20% of the microSD card size at most. is it relevant here?
I've also made a Linux swap. the order of my partitions is :
1. fat 32 :15 GB primary, Active
2. Ext4 :now 5 GB primary (It would fail mount with Ext3)
3. Linux Swap : 1.5 GB
seekfind said:
I am having the same problem. I even flashed that zip but It didn't help.
I had read somewhere that the Exp partition size should be 20% of the microSD card size at most. is it relevant here?
I've also made a Linux swap. the order of my partitions is :
1. fat 32 :15 GB primary, Active
2. Ext4 : 12.5 GB primary (It would fail mount with Ext3)
3. Linux Swap : 1.5 GB
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that zip is for re-enabling writing permissions on SD card which is disabled in KitKat by default.
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you don't need that much for the ext partition.. it should be no more than 20% of the SD card size.
I guess you made the ext this size because of games, right? you should use foldermount instead.. It's AWESOME!!
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I have a stock rom and I don't intend to flash any custom rom but a stable lollipop rom.
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I have no problems with partitioning my SD card at all, my problem is how to add "Init.d" support in my stock rom to be able to mount my ext partition at boot.
I guess this is gonna fix it for us
http://forum.xda-developers.com/desire-816/development/mod-enable-init-d-stock-kernel-vm-t2987126
yup, Just installed "Superuser_Busybox_Init.d_Wp_Mod_STABLE-v4.0.0.zip" from above thread and Link2SD problem is fixed. now the mount sticks
seekfind said:
I guess this is gonna fix it for us
http://forum.xda-developers.com/desire-816/development/mod-enable-init-d-stock-kernel-vm-t2987126
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That's great! thank you )
seekfind said:
yup, Just installed "Superuser_Busybox_Init.d_Wp_Mod_STABLE-v4.0.0.zip" from above thread and Link2SD problem is fixed. now the mount sticks
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glad that your problem is fixed now
but what did you mean by "The mount sticks" ?
mohammed fayed said:
glad that your problem is fixed now
but what did you mean by "The mount sticks" ?
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Meaning after he restarts the device the SD doesn't need to be remounted with a command in order for link2sd to work.
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jaysoblitzed said:
Meaning after he restarts the device the SD doesn't need to be remounted with a command in order for link2sd to work.
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Thank you!
ive mad ext3 partition on my sd card but link2sd stil doesnt Mount it.I have htc desire 816 dual sim with lolip stock rom
but it is not working for me, init.d application says my phones kernel is not supported,
i am trying this on HTC Desire 816 5.0.2 ( Kernel 3.4.0 )
Please help
mohammed fayed said:
glad that your problem is fixed now
but what did you mean by "The mount sticks" ?
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niloorane said:
but it is not working for me, init.d application says my phones kernel is not supported,
i am trying this on HTC Desire 816 5.0.2 ( Kernel 3.4.0 )
Please help
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KitKat and Lollipop require different fixes.
For 5.0.2 go here...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/des...-disable-writeprotection-sense-stock-t3091456