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[Q] How to get my apps/games back from my second partition after factory reset?

I have been using Link2sd for a while now and just wanted to know is there a way to get all my apps/games back after flashing a new rom or after factory resetting my phone.
There should be coz all the apps and there data, .dex files and lib files etc, are already there on the second partition. Isn't there anything I can do. I just dont want to reinstall everything again.

if you didn't wipe/format the 2nd partition, all the files will still be there, just select "relink library files"

leodasal2 said:
if you didn't wipe/format the 2nd partition, all the files will still be there, just select "relink library files"
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I did tried "Relink lib files" option but still nothing.

Wipe your partition and reinstall.

I think link2sd just move app, lib, and dalvik-cache if i'm not wrong so data still in internal and will gone after flashing.
-Just Farmer and Newbie Android-

raolemo said:
Wipe your partition and reinstall.
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Yeah thats exactly what I was trying to avoid
savie said:
I think link2sd just move app, lib, and dalvik-cache if i'm not wrong so data still in internal and will gone after flashing
-Just Farmer and Newbie Android-
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Well I guess I can't. Can it be done using other apps like a2sd, data-2d etc.

wasim0 said:
Yeah thats exactly what I was trying to avoid
Well I guess I can't. Can it be done using other apps like a2sd, data-2d etc.
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Yup you can. But for a2sd must move data app to sd-card, usually use titaniumbackup.
-Just Farmer and Newbie Android-

error insufficient storage available

hello, i have a problem with samsung galaxy note 2:
I got root permission (by Chainfire) and I did the reset of the counter with triangle away ( I have also checked in download mode and it says that it's fine).
Anyway every time I try to install any application from google play it says error insufficient storage available and that's false! I have 10gb of free space on internal sd.
I tried to install many apps (especially busybox, the one I was trying to install when the error appeared first) but I couldn't install anything from google play.
The only 2 apps I could install were a root file manager and link2sd , but to do that i had to place the .apk file on the esternal microsd with my computer, browse for that and launch the installation.
Is there anyone who can help me?

Go in you applications setting chose play store and delete cache
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i did that but it didn't work; i hade to do a full wipe and now it's ok

Scorcinaio said:
i did that but it didn't work; i hade to do a full wipe and now it's ok
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basically i encountered the same problem MANY TIMES...so i did this
enter CWM
format cache
advanced format cache
clear dalvik cache
fix permissions
reboot
and again once restarted go to CWM and do the same one more time
enter CWM
format cache
advanced format cache
clear dalvik cache
fix permissions
then all installs good...
strange.....

I just had this problem today and a reboot fixed it, but why did it happen? I'm on stock rooted.
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Did you try luckypatcher yet?
Run the program, goto troubleshooting, remove fIx and backup !
Goodluck
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That did not Help
geokyr said:
basically i encountered the same problem MANY TIMES...so i did this
enter CWM
format cache
advanced format cache
clear dalvik cache
fix permissions
reboot
and again once restarted go to CWM and do the same one more time
enter CWM
format cache
advanced format cache
clear dalvik cache
fix permissions
then all installs good...
strange.....
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I tried this method but it does not help

Had the same issue yesterday - over night the system took over 4gb extra space . Factory reset solved the issue.

I used to get this on my Desire HD, even with loads of space left available. Clearing Play Store cache would fix it for a few weeks and then it would happen again. I've yet to encounter the problem on my GN2 though.

I'm having the same problem on my Galaxy Note 2 n7100 and it's really annoying me now. I've tried EVERY solution possible but nothing works...
Delete Play Store cache
Un install Play Store updates
Search for and delete Odex files
Run Lucky Patcher
Run MarketFix
Boot into CWM recovery, delete cache, delvik, fix permissions
I've even done 2 complete factory resets, downloaded the apps again and then used Titanium Backup just to restore the app data... Nothing works. Once the apps are reinstalled it won't let me download and new apps or update apps (well, SOME apps will update, others won't).
I've got 8gb of internal memory, over 30gb of SD card memory and over 800mb of memory on the internal partition.
Can anyone offer me a solution that will fix this issue??

install root explorer,go to the carpet data,app and search the app wich you have problem to install and erase it,and with that yo should be able to install it, it works for me
this is an example with the app that was causing me problems com.maxmpz.audioplayer-1.odex all id this was delete it

donuldvan said:
I'm having the same problem on my Galaxy Note 2 n7100 and it's really annoying me now. I've tried EVERY solution possible but nothing works...
Delete Play Store cache
Un install Play Store updates
Search for and delete Odex files
Run Lucky Patcher
Run MarketFix
Boot into CWM recovery, delete cache, delvik, fix permissions
I've even done 2 complete factory resets, downloaded the apps again and then used Titanium Backup just to restore the app data... Nothing works. Once the apps are reinstalled it won't let me download and new apps or update apps (well, SOME apps will update, others won't).
I've got 8gb of internal memory, over 30gb of SD card memory and over 800mb of memory on the internal partition.
Can anyone offer me a solution that will fix this issue??
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I had this issue too and i just couldnt fix it. Finally i just decided to do factory reset and after that install the Ext2SD hack and so far it seems to be ok wth fingers crossed.

dahlia_1996 said:
Did you try luckypatcher yet?
Run the program, goto troubleshooting, remove fIx and backup !
Goodluck
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That was it! It did it for me! Thanks!

Hi
What are the luckypatcher and the Ext2SD hack?
Thanks for your answers.

This issue is cause by people using app2sd apps. Sammy phones can't use app2sd as the system sees extsd as the path which is not accepted by the system.
If you have app2sd installed remove it and reboot.
If you using Rom Toolbox change the app2sd feature to automatic.
I had this issue a few months ago and this solution worked for me.
via XDA Premium HD - GT-N7100 - Omega Rom - Neak Kernel - TWRP Recovery

Solution to your problem!
Found the solution to this!!
For everyone that is getting this error you probably have Link2SD installed, simply go in the settings of the app and go to where it says "install location" then simply change it from external to automatic!
Let me know if it works for you guys!

xcrzyaznbo1 said:
Found the solution to this!!
For everyone that is getting this error you probably have Link2SD installed, simply go in the settings of the app and go to where it says "install location" then simply change it from external to automatic!
Let me know if it works for you guys!
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FINALLY! I've tried everything and only this worked. Thanks for posting this info.

CRudner said:
If you have app2sd installed remove it and reboot.
If you using Rom Toolbox change the app2sd feature to automatic.
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THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU! I've been suffering this exact same problem with app2SD with my Note 2. I followed your steps and badda-boom badda-bing I'm back in business again!
Thanks again and Merry Christmas!!!

A thousand thanks, almost unrooted and wiped my tab, tried it and PRESTO! Error gone. Should add this info in the post about installing link2sd, just a thought.
Thanks again!!!

CrashMurdock said:
THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU! I've been suffering this exact same problem with app2SD with my Note 2. I followed your steps and badda-boom badda-bing I'm back in business again!
Thanks again and Merry Christmas!!!
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I hvnt instald link2sd or rom tool box so wat shud I do?

how to erase securely the phone memory

Please any help on this...
I install several diferents roms, but I noted when I explore my storage, I find I have this folders:
-Sdcard0
-extSdCard ( this its my external sd card 32 gb )
everything its ok, but in my last installed rom ( MSG& Chubbs ) I noted this, in my Device memory ( Phone Memory ) named "Sdcard0" I have differents files... ok, but inside this folder I have ANOTHER folder called "0" and inside this "0" folder I have another files and a lot of them its the same names files ( alarms, android, aokp, application, autodesk, bell cache. dcim, download, etc etc etc ) ..
I try to reinstall any rom and before install the rom, I wipe cache- Dalvik Cache - Factory reset - and wipe System too...but when my phone start and I begin to work on this I see The Device memory its the same.. I have the Sdcard0 folder and inside I have the same "0" folder with a lot of same folders...
please How to clean this memory to only have one root folder? because I don't know if I erase the "0" folder or move the others folders inside the "0" folder or viceverse... maybe I brick my phone?
please any help?

With 4.2 ROMs you need to be wiping data too

xBeerdroiDx said:
With 4.2 ROMs you need to be wiping data too
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where are that option ? please...

In custom recovery. Do you use twrp or cwm?

xBeerdroiDx said:
In custom recovery. Do you use twrp or cwm?
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TRWP ....

boni7010 said:
TRWP ....
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If I remember correctly isn't the 0/emulated folder just a symlink and not actually taking up more space? Correct me if I'm wrong but I'm pretty sure that's what I read a while back. If you wipe data just make sure to back your stuff up.
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Wilcox12 said:
If I remember correctly isn't the 0/emulated folder just a symlink and not actually taking up more space? Correct me if I'm wrong but I'm pretty sure that's what I read a while back. If you wipe data just make sure to back your stuff up.
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Its take more space because its the same files an same size...
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please How to use securely TRWP to erase all the internal memory and then flash any rom witout brick my cell ?

Did you try formatting internal memory card from within settings?
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boni7010 said:
please How to use securely TRWP to erase all the internal memory and then flash any rom witout brick my cell ?
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You're not going to brick your phone.
Just backup everything you need to your computer or sdcard. Just wipe everything, but don't wipe system or external storage and you should be fine. The worst case senario if something goes wrong afterwards is to reflash your Rom and gapps, which should be on your sdcard as well before you begin and your phone will be ok.
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Where did my files go after flashing?

Hey all,
Was bored and needed to update my phone with a new rom so I did some scouting about and found Beanstalk. Now this rom is awesome but previously I was on CleanRom which is also an awesome rom.
When changing from Clean to Bean I used TWRP and wiped Cache, Dalvik and Factory reset. I never wiped system (I know I should have).
Now after doing so, I lost all data files (images, videos, music, etc). I would like to retrieve those. Upon looking through the root directory, I could not find them.
So, any ideas? I'm stumped but I am not giving up. Storage details says I have 10gb, available 2.5gb+. Now where did the 7gb+ go? Also my 6gb for my system as it is a 16gb N7105.
If more info is needed just ask. List all you need to know. I am gunna do some other things that does not involve wiping the device.

If you open up explorer and check the internal sd. You should be able to see a file labelled "0" check in that folder.
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bushako said:
If you open up explorer and check the internal sd. You should be able to see a file labelled "0" check in that folder.
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Its note there mate, I've already checked.

SwannyBhoy said:
Hey all,
Was bored and needed to update my phone with a new rom so I did some scouting about and found Beanstalk. Now this rom is awesome but previously I was on CleanRom which is also an awesome rom.
When changing from Clean to Bean I used TWRP and wiped Cache, Dalvik and Factory reset. I never wiped system (I know I should have).
Now after doing so, I lost all data files (images, videos, music, etc). I would like to retrieve those. Upon looking through the root directory, I could not find them.
So, any ideas? I'm stumped but I am not giving up. Storage details says I have 10gb, available 2.5gb+. Now where did the 7gb+ go? Also my 6gb for my system as it is a 16gb N7105.
If more info is needed just ask. List all you need to know. I am gunna do some other things that does not involve wiping the device.
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A factory reset will wipe all data on internal memory.
GT N7105 with XDA Premium......that is all......

bearusa said:
A factory reset will wipe all data on internal memory.
GT N7105 with XDA Premium......that is all......
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Factory reset doesn't wipes internal memory.
Maybe twrp setting was set to /media(not sure which folder it is) directory for internal memory so it wiped the internal memory too
〽 ???✌ ?? ????Ⓜ?

There's plenty of apps on playstore that can do a full search for internal memory and show the largest files. I think a good one would be Memory Maid.
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Hello all
Thanks for the feedback.
So what I have done is flashed a new kernel and recovery which is called Devil. I got this for the dual boot feature and within flashing a rom as I noticed a folder called legacy. This folder contains my previous content. All music folders etc.
So I rebooted went onto a few root explorers and could not find it!
I've enabled root and show hidden files and folders. Went to the root of the phone and checked each folder and all folders within and still cant find it.
Recovery shows: /sdcard/0/legacy - Old
Root explorer: /sdcard - New
Root also has another folder storage, with 4 folders; emulated, sdcard0, sdcard1, usbdisk0.
Emulated has 2 folders; 0 and legacy. Both display the new files.
Sdcard0 shows new files.
Sdcard1 shows microSD(Need more disk space for roms)
Usbdisk0 has no files.
This is a mind game. I think the rom created a new system within the old system files and it can't access out but the recovery can.
I have tried mounting the phone to the Pc via recovery but it won't pick up.
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Hello all,
Thanks again for the support!
I resolved the issue. The issue was, AOKP based roms create a new file system for the System. It created it within /sdcard/0/legacy.
When I flashed a Sammy based rom and checked the file manager I was able to see all.
So for all who are coming from Sammy to AOKP, please be careful and back up all SDCard contents, regardless if advised it will not affect Internal storage. This is the first time this has happened since G1 days.
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mannyvinny said:
Factory reset doesn't wipes internal memory.
Maybe twrp setting was set to /media(not sure which folder it is) directory for internal memory so it wiped the internal memory too
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I think so becuase I've recently installed the CM on my device, did a factory reset with the CWM recovery but both the internal and external memory (SD) wheren't touched at all, all the files and folders remains where they was.
So it's normal, right?

Yes mate.. when doing the 3 wipes it doesn't touch internal storage. Its only when you wipe either internal storage or /sdcard.
I had to format my sdcard and wipe all data after I transfered it to the PC. This fixed the file system issue but changing from aokp to sammy will do it again and again. Bit annoying. But hey, its always good doing a clean up.
All i had on my phone were a load of pics and vids by camera and 3 albums. All of this would take no more than 2gb.
Camera was 600mb. So where did 5gb go to? So there is a lot of crap from rom changing, ALOT.
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what option deletes my android folder in TWRP recovery?

hey guys its been kinda long since i last flashed but i was changing my rom to magio and as a usual procedure i selected dalvik cache,cache,system,android_secure,and data to wipe...after the wipe installed rom and fired up my phone...then was restoring a game..after i restored,to my horror i saw that my "Android" folder(which keeps obb and data) was completely wiped
i have no idea how that happened as i never selected sd_card wipe
so does the data wipe option also delete the Android folder?
i remember clearly that in the old days i did select data wipe/factory reset in recovery but it didn't remove my Android folder
Using latest TWRP 2.6.3.0 btw

aseferfan said:
hey guys its been kinda long since i last flashed but i was changing my rom to magio and as a usual procedure i selected dalvik cache,cache,system,android_secure,and data to wipe...after the wipe installed rom and fired up my phone...then was restoring a game..after i restored,to my horror i saw that my "Android" folder(which keeps obb and data) was completely wiped
i have no idea how that happened as i never selected sd_card wipe
so does the data wipe option also delete the Android folder?
i remember clearly that in the old days i did select data wipe/factory reset in recovery but it didn't remove my Android folder
Using latest TWRP 2.6.3.0 btw
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Choose File Manager then browser to Android folder on SDcard. Choose Seletc this folder or anything same then touch on delete

nightstorm8x said:
Choose File Manager then browser to Android folder on SDcard. Choose Seletc this folder or anything same then touch on delete
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yes i know that will delete the folder but what i was wanting to know which wipe option deleted my android folder so that i wont do it by mistake next time i flash a new rom

aseferfan said:
yes i know that will delete the folder but what i was wanting to know which wipe option deleted my android folder so that i wont do it by mistake next time i flash a new rom
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Don't have option wipe for delete Android folder on Sdcard, wipe will removed system file in this folder

Wipe system..That..But when you are flashing a new rom you have to do that..Cause your ROM will have errors..

big noob said:
Wipe system..That..But when you are flashing a new rom you have to do that..Cause your ROM will have errors..
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wait really????so every time i flash a new rom i will have to copy all the 11 gb data and obb of my apps back to my phone????lol
but thats sounds kinda off as i never had to do it before

You can backup for apps with Titanium Backup! Music and pictures will stay on phone..Cause when you are flashing new roms apps will stop working in almost every case..,

My obb files were NEVER deleted after wiping system from recovery..
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