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Using opendesire rom, and now my internal free memory is 9% and its shutting down my Widgets. I've moved everything I can to the SD card. What else can I do?
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App2sd?
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Tried that. It can't find anything to move.
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Android system info says I have 147.62 MB Max internal memory. Is this correct or can it be upped with a different rom?
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Well your widgets do not work because you moved them to the SD card...
Moved to Q&A. Please don't post question threads in Development.
Left Widgets on phone.
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you use Froyo App2SD which does not move the whole app to the SD card and some apps, like Widgets, don't work if moved at all.
If you need more free space use APP2SD+ instead, which natively is supported by OpenDesire, you just need a proper EXT partition and have to completely re-flash the ROM.
Please point me to more details on how to do that.
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backup your phone apps using Titanium Backup or MyBackup Pro, do a Nandroid backup of the whole phone (boot in Clockwork mod and use Nandroid to do a full backup)), then backup your SD-Card.
After you've finished this, open ROM Manager on your phone and use the partition tool. Create a 512MB EXT partition, no SWAP needed. Your phone will reboot, automatically enter the recovery mode, completely delete the SD card and create a 512MB partition, next to your FAT32 partition.
After that, do a full wipe in the recovery. Everything gets deleted on your phone. Then flash the latest OpenDesire ROM or any other ROM supporting A2SD+. Activate in the OpenDesire settings (menu) the internal install location, so don't set it to external or automatic. Use Titanium Backup to restore your apps (make sure that you set in the properties to install it to the internal memory).
After you've done that, or before you do the app restore, check with Quick System Info if the EXT partition gets used.
Wow that's quite a process. What exactly does that do? Is it using the SD card for part of its internal ram?
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And if so, is 512mb enough?
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gladman said:
Wow that's quite a process. What exactly does that do? Is it using the SD card for part of its internal ram?
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well, it's just creating the EXT partition and starting from scratch
Yes, it uses the SD cards EXT partition as internal ram for both the apps and the dalvik cache.
gladman said:
And if so, is 512mb enough?
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For me it is. I have more than 100 apss installed, several games included. And about 200MB still free.
Where is the rom manager?
never mind found it in market.
Hi,
I partitioned sd-card with several ways but my htc desire does not see the ext2/ext3 partitions.
the configuration is that
ClockWork recovery 2.5.0.7
CyanogenMod-7 for Desire GSM V7.0.0-RC1
16 GB Class 4 Toshiba micro sdcard
latest try to partition sd card is now : 13,91 fat32 primary
1024 ext2 primary - tried also ext3
My Htc desire shows me as : sd card Total space : 13,91 GB
internal storage Total space : 148 MB
the ways that I used:
-Gparted-Live - success to partitioning
-Pmagic 5.10 - success to partitioning
-sdsplit with android terminal : - unsuccessful to partitioning
the file exist but when I try : - &su
- #/data/sdsplit -nd -fs 14350M
it says me : the file not found
-MiniTool Partition Wizard Home Edition - success to partitioning
-I tried also flashing ClockWork recovery to amon-ra 2.0 with unveroked 3.2 for partitioning sd card but it says me "error: failed to get root. ıs your firmware too new?" - unsuccessful
What should I do?
Please help?
Your internal memory does not charge when using a ext partition/a2sd. So how do you know it's not working.
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I have AppsToSd tool installed and it always says me "it looks like your SD card isn't partitioned correctly..."
I do not know an other way if it's working...
That tool does not use the same a2sd solution, it uses the stock froyo one. You wouldn't need that tool if you were running a rom with a2sd / a2sd+
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ok,
What should I do so?
and how can I understand it's working?
grab an app called quick system info from the market and in the basic info tab it lists a2sd storage and internal storage.
You'll know its working when you install something and the internal storage doesn't drop by the size of the app you installed.
Also if you use Rom manager from the market (after you're rooted) that can create the next partition for you. Just back up your card first since it wipes it.
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Hth!
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this may sound stupid, but it happened to me.. When you create your partitions, are you making the EXT 2/3 first? it MUST be the first partition, wether it is listed as primary or not. I had sooo many fustrations till i figured out you must make the ext2/3 first, then the fat32 or whatever else.
Besides that.. WHY do you need a2sd? if you are using the CM7-RC1.. I'd recommend you use the CM7 HBOOT as well. that gives you a 300mb data which is tons of room.. just a suggestion.
Thank you nismoau,
I see the a2sd storage and it shows me the partition size but I installed some application from sd card and still drop the internal storage size.
what should be wrong?
mikeandjaimie thank you too
I need it because I want to install more applications. So How can I install CM7 HBOOT?
thanks...
lucky3664 said:
mikeandjaimie thank you too
I need it because I want to install more applications. So How can I install CM7 HBOOT?
thanks...
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You have to go S-Off (with AlphaRev.nl 1.8) and there you can select to use the Cm7 HBOOT.
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mikeandjaimie said:
this may sound stupid, but it happened to me.. When you create your partitions, are you making the EXT 2/3 first? it MUST be the first partition, wether it is listed as primary or not. I had sooo many fustrations till i figured out you must make the ext2/3 first, then the fat32 or whatever else.
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On the contrary, fat needs to be first.
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Fat it is the first ext3 second partition
I see the a2sd storage and it shows me the partition size but I installed some application from sd card and still drop the internal storage size.
what should be wrong?
thanks...
I have updated to CM7 Mod
then i created a 300mb ext2 partition through PC
then after that i manually linked all of the apps to the ext partition but i still have 1MB left in the internal storage even after linking
hope somebody could help cause it didnt automatically linked the apps
RRRb50 said:
I have updated to CM7 Mod
then i created a 300mb ext2 partition through PC
then after that i manually linked all of the apps to the ext partition but i still have 1MB left in the internal storage even after linking
hope somebody could help cause it didnt automatically linked the apps
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Hello there,
did you reboot the phone? Did you link only apk or also dex and lib files of the applications?
How many apps are installed? You can view apps that are on the SD card but not on the ext partition. maybe they didnt get linked?
yes i did reboot the Mobile..and i have linked the dex and lib files too
there are 46-49 apps installed
yes it says ---> Linked
when im on sense, im using DT a2sd (ext4)
when im on CM base, im using S2E (ext4). I got more than 100mb free space after more than 50 apps installed.
so should i delete the old ext2 partition and make a ext4 one?
Use flashable data2sd script...it worked for me
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RRRb50 said:
so should i delete the old ext2 partition and make a ext4 one?
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It doesn't really matter.
I would suggest factory reset, then installing Link2SD.Open it, and tick "Auto link".Then install all apps you need, and you're fine.
By the way, that internal storage information from phone is not correct.
For example, I have 50 apps installed with 30mb free internal storage.Then I delete one app (2mb), and the phone shows 50mb free.So, it's not correct.Don't know why, but that's the way Link2SD works.I got used to it.
Anyway, if you have Class 6 or up sdcard, then I'd suggest using data2sd, otherwise, stick with Link2SD.
abhi8569 said:
Use flashable data2sd script...it worked for me
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will i have to remove my files on my sd card including the ext2 and normal one
Nightshadow931 said:
It doesn't really matter.
I would suggest factory reset, then installing Link2SD.Open it, and tick "Auto link".Then install all apps you need, and you're fine.
By the way, that internal storage information from phone is not correct.
For example, I have 50 apps installed with 30mb free internal storage.Then I delete one app (2mb), and the phone shows 50mb free.So, it's not correct.Don't know why, but that's the way Link2SD works.I got used to it.
Anyway, if you have Class 6 or up sdcard, then I'd suggest using data2sd, otherwise, stick with Link2SD.
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yeah i calculated the size and the size it showed was smaller
but when i started using link2sd for the first time i always used to have 55MB even if i install new apps but now its only 10-15MB
well thanks though
and how to check the SD Card LVL
no u dnt need to remove files frm your sdcard.....just boot to recovery format sd-ext and then flash data2sd
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abhi8569 said:
no u dnt need to remove files frm your sdcard.....just boot to recovery format sd-ext and then flash data2sd
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can you send me the link and how to use
download it .... flash ur rom and then flash this data2sd ...
rghost.net/36730050
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abhi8569 said:
download it .... flash ur rom and then flash this data2sd ...
rghost.net/36730050
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do i need to reinstall my CM mod to install it
cant i install it without flasing the rom
ya u can flash without reinstalling the rom.......
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As I said, do not even bother flashing that if you have class 2/4 sdcard.
Your phone will lag as hell.
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class
Nightshadow931 said:
As I said, do not even bother flashing that if you have class 2/4 sdcard.
Your phone will lag as hell.
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how can you tell what class sd card your using plz ?
I would also recommend S2E, like asdot said earlier.
It is in my opinion the easiest and best solution when you are using CM (7 or 9, both work).
Just install it from the market.
And it is true, if you have a slow SD card I would not use data2sd. The app S2E gives you the option to move apps only, not their data. I use that option and have a very fast phone with basically endless memory
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how can you tell what class sd card your using plz ?
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Use antutu to test sdcard read/write speed.
Compare with this(write speed is what's important)
Hey! I used Revolutionary CWM v4.0.1.4
And made a SD-EXT PARTITION
But what kind of EXT is it? I heard there are several kind of like EXT3 or EXT4 oO
// Found out its EXT3
Ext3 is the best.
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alamgirqazi said:
Ext3 is the best.
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Yep you are right
I just cant make the EXT3 work xD
Can't see it with Titanium Backup Pro nor with ES File Explorer
Also sevetal A2SD scripts dont work for me.. CromMod and Darktremor (or sth) dont work
only Abtekks CM7 works , it has A2SD by default, but idk how to copy it into a CM9 rom ..
uZzY94 said:
Yep you are right
I just cant make the EXT3 work xD
Can't see it with Titanium Backup Pro nor with ES File Explorer
Also sevetal A2SD scripts dont work for me.. CromMod and Darktremor (or sth) dont work
only Abtekks CM7 works , it has A2SD by default, but idk how to copy it into a CM9 rom ..
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A2sd is also present in kwbr rom... maybe only on sense based roms...
Otherwise no problem in using link2sd app
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alamgirqazi said:
A2sd is also present in kwbr rom... maybe only on sense based roms...
Otherwise no problem in using link2sd app
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But Link2SD still takes alot of internal space.. + Sense rom? O_O which means I can't install as much apps as with Abtekks Custom ROM's App2SD Script...
uZzY94 said:
But Link2SD still takes alot of internal space.. + Sense rom? O_O which means I can't install as much apps as with Abtekks Custom ROM's App2SD Script...
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Never used Abtekk custom rom so no idea.
Dont know much about a2sd too but its simple i guess. I've used kwbr rom and it has that a2sd script. I think it automatically moves apps to sd ext.
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alamgirqazi said:
Never used Abtekk custom rom so no idea.
Dont know much about a2sd too but its simple i guess. I've used kwbr rom and it has that a2sd script. I think it automatically moves apps to sd ext.
Nokia 3310 coming ^_^
current device: htc wildfire
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I god damn can't find any ICS / CM9 ROM which supports A2SD -_-
too bad
There isn't any.
Learn the easy way to use link2sd and u wont need a2sd.
Do u know about creating link if u installed link2sd.
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alamgirqazi said:
There isn't any.
Learn the easy way to use link2sd and u wont need a2sd.
Do u know about creating link if u installed link2sd.
Nokia 3310 coming ^_^
current device: htc wildfire
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Kay.. so I simply install Link2SD and choose a App and create a Link right? I'll test..
uZzY94 said:
Kay.. so I simply install Link2SD and choose a App and create a Link right? I'll test..
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Have u already made partition of sd card via CWM ?
If yes, then install link2sd.
When u'll open it, it will ask whether which partition do you have ...... select ext3
Then reboot.
After that go to link2sd app > menu > show storage info and u'll see it.
Now how to use this
Link2sd is the first app i install on a new rom. Open > link2sd > setting > create link > automaticallly create link of all apps to sd card.
So even if u restore apps from titanium backup, newly installed apps will move to sd ext.
For a CWM partition tip, i'd say select ext4 there with swap size 0.
That's how i did it.
Nokia 3310 coming ^_^
current device: htc wildfire
alamgirqazi said:
Have u already made partition of sd card via CWM ?
If yes, then install link2sd.
When u'll open it, it will ask whether which partition do you have ...... select ext3
Then reboot.
After that go to link2sd app > menu > show storage info and u'll see it.
Now how to use this
Link2sd is the first app i install on a new rom. Open > link2sd > setting > create link > automaticallly create link of all apps to sd card.
So even if u restore apps from titanium backup, newly installed apps will move to sd ext.
For a CWM partition tip, i'd say select ext4 there with swap size 0.
That's how i did it.
Nokia 3310 coming ^_^
current device: htc wildfire
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When we will choose which partition we need, will it format the sd card?
Yes. But only the first time it will format your sd card. That is when u r partitioning it using CWM.
After that no mather how many different roms u flash, that partition will remain.
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alamgirqazi, thx, Link2SD works perfect.
But since I made a 256MB Partition and it isn't enough, I'll remove it and make a 512 MB one ;D
Not enough ? wow !!
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Need help!!!
I did everything! Made ext3 partition via recovery of 512 MB! Installed Link2SD, marked Automatically link newly installed applications to SD and then after restoring some apps from Titanium Backup, I now have 9 mb left of internal memory and have 114 MB free on SD Card 2nd Partition =(
What to do??
CallOfHonor100 said:
Need help!!!
I did everything! Made ext3 partition via recovery of 512 MB! Installed Link2SD, marked Automatically link newly installed applications to SD and then after restoring some apps from Titanium Backup, I now have 9 mb left of internal memory and have 114 MB free on SD Card 2nd Partition =(
What to do??
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Had same bug here
-> Go to Link2SD and check if they are really in EXT3
-> Restart your phone
-> Check again, you got internam memory back
CallOfHonor100 said:
Need help!!!
I did everything! Made ext3 partition via recovery of 512 MB! Installed Link2SD, marked Automatically link newly installed applications to SD and then after restoring some apps from Titanium Backup, I now have 9 mb left of internal memory and have 114 MB free on SD Card 2nd Partition =(
What to do??
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Go to link2sd
View apps on internal memory
Select all
Create link
This will work if partition was correctly made.
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Next problem.. lol: My sis will be back in 7 days, she has a laptop with Card reader, but:
said, my 256Mb EXT3 is not enough D: And I wanna make 512 MB one, but: I alrdy have a 256MB one, if I make a new one again with 512, will my 256 one disappear or will I have 2 EXT or will my EXT stop working if I got 2 EXT's?
uZzY94 said:
Next problem.. lol: My sis will be back in 7 days, she has a laptop with Card reader, but:
said, my 256Mb EXT3 is not enough D: And I wanna make 512 MB one, but: I alrdy have a 256MB one, if I make a new one again with 512, will my 256 one disappear or will I have 2 EXT or will my EXT stop working if I got 2 EXT's?
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You'll have to format your sd card again, simply.
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alamgirqazi said:
You'll have to format your sd card again, simply.
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Yup, but won't I hate 2 SD Ext then xD??
I mean it doesn't says sth like "delete old EXT"
Hey everyone,
I have recently rooted and S-OFF my HTC Desire, using Revolutionary.
I have partitioned my SD card and installed Mounts2SD application from Google Play store. Busybox and Init.d seem to be configured ok but still, Mounts2SD doesn't seem to work and I can't get my applications to use the 1GB partition off memory that I have dedicated on my SD card.
Some help would be much appreciated!!
Thanks a lot in advance...
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1. How did you partition your sd-card?
2. Did you configure m2sd correctly?
3. Are you one of those guys who think that the internal memory itself will be larger, thus expecting to see "1148 mb" of internal storage in settings? You will still see 148 mb, but the partition will be there, doing its job.
4. What did you move to sd-ext? Try moving app and dalvik cache.
Hello,
1. To partition my SD card, I booted the phone in recovery and I partitioned it from there. And I know it's done because my SD's memory is now 1GB less.
2. All the boxes in m2sd application are checked. It doesn't let me change anything.
3. I didn't expect to see the internal memory larger.
4. From what I read, I thought that after m2sd is configured, it will move the applications itself to sd-ext. So by still seeing 126/148MB of my internal memory occupied, I suppose this didn't happen. How can I move an app manually??
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panos.c said:
Hello,
1. To partition my SD card, I booted the phone in recovery and I partitioned it from there. And I know it's done because my SD's memory is now 1GB less.
2. All the boxes in m2sd application are checked. It doesn't let me change anything.
3. I didn't expect to see the internal memory larger.
4. From what I read, I thought that after m2sd is configured, it will move the applications itself to sd-ext. So by still seeing 126/148MB of my internal memory occupied, I suppose this didn't happen. How can I move an app manually??
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In the Content section, select "Application" and "Dalvik Cache".
What recovery do you use?
I tried checking the dalvik cache and also data, but not only nothing changes, also every time I reboot the phone it goes back to the original settings: only application is checked....
My revolutionary is RA-desire-v2.0.1
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Sorry that's my recovery, not my revolutionary...
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panos.c said:
Sorry that's my recovery, not my revolutionary...
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Ok. That explains it. Your sd-ext wasn't done properly. Check my guide for correctly partitioning your sd-card :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=37383522#post37383522
Then use the mounts2sd flashable zip. It's safer.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1342387
I have followed your guidelines and installed 4Ext recovery. Then i partitioned my SD card with that and i installed m2sd using the flashable zip.
Then still m2sd not working and i'm still getting the annoying low space notification. So i installed FreeSpace and it seems like i don't have an ext partition. The only things it shows there are:
- Cache 40MB
- Data 147MB
- SD-card 2731MB
- System 250MB
My SD card is 3.66GB. So from that, the conclusion is that the partition was created but the system cannot access it..?? What could be wrong?? How should i proceed? Just try to partition the SD again??
Thanks a lot
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panos.c said:
I have followed your guidelines and installed 4Ext recovery. Then i partitioned my SD card with that and i installed m2sd using the flashable zip.
Then still m2sd not working and i'm still getting the annoying low space notification. So i installed FreeSpace and it seems like i don't have an ext partition. The only things it shows there are:
- Cache 40MB
- Data 147MB
- SD-card 2731MB
- System 250MB
My SD card is 3.66GB. So from that, the conclusion is that the partition was created but the system cannot access it..?? What could be wrong?? How should i proceed? Just try to partition the SD again??
Thanks a lot
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Yes, partition your sd-card again.
1gb goes to your sd-ext. It's normal for freespace to show 2731 mb.
For some reason my phone couldn't access SD-ext, even if it was partitioned correctly and in recovery it could see it. So i wiped everything and istalled a new ROM. Now it works perfectly!
Thanks a lot for the assistance!
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