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Hi all,
I found that some of the SGW users are wondering whether they should swap internal/external sd card as their internal sd card is full with awesome GAMES data.
Here i will provide three ways to give ur SGW more space for gaming. Strictly for root users only.
Internal/External swapping
This mod will swap ur internal sd with external sd. Before swapping, backup the data on both sd cards to ur pc and manually "swap" the data from each other.
Then download and extract the vold.fstab from the attachment replace the one under /system/etc by using root explorer. Then reboot and enjoy.
Mounting script
If u want to store and run game data from external sd without swapping. Mounting script is a good solution to it.
This script will mount the game data path to your external sd. In other word, it tricked ur device for redirecting the games to load data from external sd instead of internal sd.
What u need are
Script Manager - download from market for free [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=os.tools.scriptmanager&feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsIm9zLnRvb2xzLnNjcmlwdG1hbmFnZXIiXQ..
mounting script
Create a new script file in Script manager and type the following:
(I used the Android folder as example)
Code:
mount -o bind sdcard/external_sd/Android sdcard/Android
This is for gameloft
Code:
mount -o bind sdcard/external_sd/gameloft sdcard/gameloft
After creating these, u need to cut the files in Android or gameloft from internal sdcard and paste them to the new location on external sd. Leave the original folders empty.
Remember to set them "boot" and "su" and SAVE in script manager. Reboot.
Alternatively, u can use the one I provided or create it by ur own. Extract the MOUNT external.zip and put it into ur sd card. Open it in script manager and select "boot" and "su" then save. Reboot.
If ur ROM is init.d autorun supported, just simply put the mounting script into the /system/etc/init.d folder.
Directory Bind tool
This is an apk created by one of our forum members, slig. This is based on the the same mounting script method. U can use it for simplicity. All credits go to the creator.
Link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=20668905&postcount=1
GL to SD
This apps created by tnslf2k is similar to the script I made and it is user-friendly. U can download it from https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.slf.ListglApp&feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsImNvbS5zbGYuTGlzdGdsQXBwIl0.
For more details, see http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=18949753&postcount=1
That's all. Choose a way and play ur games~~!!
i made an second partition on my sd card with easeus (ext2) primary.
Now i use link2sd and everything i download is automaticly linked to my sd card.
So my internal space never get's full.
diederikmo said:
i made an second partition on my sd card with easeus (ext2) primary.
Now i use link2sd and everything i download is automaticly linked to my sd card.
So my internal space never get's full.
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Yup, the option 2 (mounting script) gives the same effect.
regarding option 2, where should i place the script? thanks
vanir29 said:
regarding option 2, where should i place the script? thanks
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U can put in under ur internal sd card.
yewsiong said:
U can put in under ur internal sd card.
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thanks , i thought it should be placed in the folder where u cut the files , btw does this only work for files (saved files) what about apk? i mean in \data\app folder all the apk of the apps that i installed is there, can i use this script so that i can move my apk files? or this script only works with saved files? thanks again
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thanks , i thought it should be placed in the folder where u cut the files , btw does this only work for files (saved files) what about apk? i mean in \data\app folder all the apk of the apps that i installed is there, can i use this script so that i can move my apk files? or this script only works with saved files? thanks again
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Theoretically, it should work but I have never tried before. If u don't mind doing this experiment, please tell me the result. I am not very free to play with SGW now. Dealing with galaxy ACE at this moment.
i used the "Directory Bind" tools since 3 days ago, and it's works like a charm in my SGW untill now..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1410262&highlight=directory+bind
yewsiong said:
Theoretically, it should work but I have never tried before. If u don't mind doing this experiment, please tell me the result. I am not very free to play with SGW now. Dealing with galaxy ACE at this moment.
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ive tried it, but it didnt work, im using bionic2 so my internal/external is already swapped, but i want my system storage to have more free space that's why i want to move the apk's of my installed apps, here the script i made: "mount -o bind sdcard/data_app data/app" (without the quote), i moved all my apk files from data/app to sdcard/data_app after i moved it all, obviously my root explorer and script manager wont open that's why reinstalled them, ive set the script to root and boot, but before i reboot, ive ran the script and try to open some apps, it opened so i think it work, after i reboot all the apps that i moved are gone but when i go to data/app i can see all the apk files of my apps there (looks like the script works), but i dont know what the problem is, can u help me on this? or it isnt possible? and let me ask some question, in application menu, there is an option that says "move to sd card", after i press it, when i go to data/app folder, the apk of the app that i moved is not there (obviously) and it can be found in mnt/asec folder, but i cant find it in my sdcard (which is the 1.7gb because its swap), can u tell me where can i find it? many THANKS
bengonk said:
i used the "Directory Bind" tools since 3 days ago, and it's works like a charm in my SGW untill now..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1410262&highlight=directory+bind
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It is using the same working principle, i.e. bind command.
vanir29 said:
ive tried it, but it didnt work, im using bionic2 so my internal/external is already swapped, but i want my system storage to have more free space that's why i want to move the apk's of my installed apps, here the script i made: "mount -o bind sdcard/data_app data/app" (without the quote), i moved all my apk files from data/app to sdcard/data_app after i moved it all, obviously my root explorer and script manager wont open that's why reinstalled them, ive set the script to root and boot, but before i reboot, ive ran the script and try to open some apps, it opened so i think it work, after i reboot all the apps that i moved are gone but when i go to data/app i can see all the apk files of my apps there (looks like the script works), but i dont know what the problem is, can u help me on this? or it isnt possible? and let me ask some question, in application menu, there is an option that says "move to sd card", after i press it, when i go to data/app folder, the apk of the app that i moved is not there (obviously) and it can be found in mnt/asec folder, but i cant find it in my sdcard (which is the 1.7gb because its swap), can u tell me where can i find it? many THANKS
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Code:
"mount -o bind sdcard/data_app data/app"
May I know the location of data/app? if it is on ur external sd, it should be
Code:
"mount -o bind sdcard/data_app sdcard/external_sd/data/app"
If u got swapped ur internal/external sd, this script is not needed since all the apps+data u installed into "phone memory" will be in ur external sd. If u try to move the apps to sd card again, it should go back to ur 1.7gb internal sd card.
FYI, system storage is where ur ROM stored and it is fixed (~550Mb) as it can't be swapped. So all system apps will be kept there.
For normal non-swapped ROM, APP to SD can serve the purpose of moving apps from system storage to internal sd (1.7Gb)
yewsiong said:
Code:
"mount -o bind sdcard/data_app data/app"
May I know the location of data/app? if it is on ur external sd, it should be
Code:
"mount -o bind sdcard/data_app sdcard/external_sd/data/app"
If u got swapped ur internal/external sd, this script is not needed since all the apps+data u installed into "phone memory" will be in ur external sd. If u try to move the apps to sd card again, it should go back to ur 1.7gb internal sd card.
FYI, system storage is where ur ROM stored and it is fixed (~550Mb) as it can't be swapped. So all system apps will be kept there.
For normal non-swapped ROM, APP to SD can serve the purpose of moving apps from system storage to internal sd (1.7Gb)
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data/app folder is in the root of the phone, that's why i use this script "mount -o bind sdcard/data_app data/app" what im trying to do is to get more space for system storage, and i think it is 1.07GB, when u go to task manager under storage tab, thanks for ur patience
vanir29 said:
data/app folder is in the root of the phone, that's why i use this script "mount -o bind sdcard/data_app data/app" what im trying to do is to get more space for system storage, and i think it is 1.07GB, when u go to task manager under storage tab, thanks for ur patience
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Ok~ I got it. data/app is under system storage. Maybe u can try APP2SD to move them into ur external_sd (which is ur sdcard in this case)
yewsiong said:
Ok~ I got it. data/app is under system storage. Maybe u can try APP2SD to move them into ur external_sd (which is ur sdcard in this case)
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ok, thanks
is the 1st option safe for SGW with rio saputro blacknotes gen2 ?
chocolemon said:
is the 1st option safe for SGW with rio saputro blacknotes gen2 ?
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Not try yet. It works with Cow V7 so it should be working with Hybrid 2nd gen too.
how about option 3? i think its the easiest way...
anyone tried GL to SD app?
Hi Me can ask a newbie question > , < what if my galaxy W internal storage is full.? the apk or something will install direct to SD card ,? and also > . < why my galaxy W having only 350mb+ RAM ( i seen on my task manager ) it must be 512mb right.? > , < thanks and srry for newbie question.
jomz878 said:
Hi Me can ask a newbie question > , < what if my galaxy W internal storage is full.? the apk or something will install direct to SD card ,?
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no, in option 2&3, the apk and sd files are automatically saved first to usb storage or internal sd. Option 2&3 is for moving the games only saved at usb storage.
jomz878 said:
Hi Me can ask a newbie question > , < what if my galaxy W internal storage is full.? the apk or something will install direct to SD card ,? and also > . < why my galaxy W having only 350mb+ RAM ( i seen on my task manager ) it must be 512mb right.? > , < thanks and srry for newbie question.
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First thing, ur sgw must be rooted to use these. To move apps from internal storage to external sd, u can use app2sd.
Secondly, 512mb is the total ram for our device. but part of it will be reserved for running the android system. 350mb is the available ram for u to use.
Ok kinda weird question, but hey I want to know. Scoured the other XDA forums n found nothing real solid. On our Inc2 through any recovery I've noticed partition SD card. What does this do? What are good numbers to use if done? Benefits if any? Thanx
It allows you to use sd external partitions for installing more apps. Gives you more data. Use an app like link2sd after you partition to create your mount scripts. Then you can use the app to create symlinks for things in your data partition. I have a lot of stuff installed that I would normally not have space for.
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It allows you to use sd external partitions for installing more apps. Gives you more data. Use an app like link2sd after you partition to create your mount scripts. Then you can use the app to create symlinks for things in your data partition. I have a lot of stuff installed that I would normally not have space for.
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Only part that is kinda confusing, to me at least, is when it asks the amount of space used or size of the partition. Any idea whats a good starting point or set of numbers for an Inc2?
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Only part that is kinda confusing, to me at least, is when it asks the amount of space used or size of the partition. Any idea whats a good starting point or set of numbers for an Inc2?
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depends on how many apps and stuff you plan on installing, honestly, you shouldnt need it
Sent from my Incredible 2 using xda app-developers app
I used a 2 gb partition. I have a 32gb card installed. I think 1gb would have been good. I still have a lot about 400mb free on internal data and about the same on sd-ext.
FordNate said:
Ok kinda weird question, but hey I want to know. Scoured the other XDA forums n found nothing real solid. On our Inc2 through any recovery I've noticed partition SD card. What does this do? What are good numbers to use if done? Benefits if any? Thanx
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I did the same as Un1c0de, 2gb on a 16gb card and same result. I dont even think I used a full gb. I guess nice to have in case I go app crazy. lol
Hello,
I cannot use the nonFat partition (ext 2,3,4) on P6 for Link2SD.
when I contact to developer, he said
If your ROM does not support ext file systems you can try to install necessary drives. This varies from device to device, look into the internet for a working method on your rom.
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When I look in google, I can't find how to do it.
Does anyone know how to use nonFat partition on P6?
Now I'm on repack B635.
Thanks in advance!
can anyone know how to do it?
please help me..
Thank you
notwo said:
Hello,
I cannot use the nonFat partition (ext 2,3,4) on P6 for Link2SD.
when I contact to developer, he said
When I look in google, I can't find how to do it.
Does anyone know how to use nonFat partition on P6?
Now I'm on repack B635.
Thanks in advance!
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Just a question here, did you know that stock recovery have an option that lets you install apps on sd card without installing any 3rd party app like app2sd?
it work with most apps, the only apps i cant install on sd is whatsapp and facebook app, the rest like games or ****ty aps get installed on sd card. when i get home from work i can get pictures of it.
danielpsx said:
Just a question here, did you know that stock recovery have an option that lets you install apps on sd card without installing any 3rd party app like app2sd?
it work with most apps, the only apps i cant install on sd is whatsapp and facebook app, the rest like games or ****ty aps get installed on sd card. when i get home from work i can get pictures of it.
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Yeah.. I know.. But for you, Whatsapp and Facebook app can also install on SD card.. I moved the Facebook app on SD card with link2sd but I didn't move Whatsapp on SD.. when i moved this on sd, it won't open automatically when the ph is power on.
For link2sd, I want to use non-fat partition becos in link2sd plus -> we can link the internal data also (which support only non-fat partition)..
So, if anyone know how to use non-fat partition on P6 to work for Link2sd, please help me..
Thank you
notwo said:
Yeah.. I know.. But for you, Whatsapp and Facebook app can also install on SD card.. I moved the Facebook app on SD card with link2sd but I didn't move Whatsapp on SD.. when i moved this on sd, it won't open automatically when the ph is power on.
For link2sd, I want to use non-fat partition becos in link2sd plus -> we can link the internal data also (which support only non-fat partition)..
So, if anyone know how to use non-fat partition on P6 to work for Link2sd, please help me..
Thank you
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ok man, is see the problem now....
Hi to all,
hav you find any solution for use Link2sd with Ascend P6?
now i have stock rom KitKat, i have root the device and i have install Link2sd.
i have format my SD in Fat32 and Ext4. the phone see the partition in Fat32 and can't see Ext4. if i try to creat the script with Link2SD tell me the message that it's not possible create the script.
can you tell me if it's a problem of the kernel or other setting?
Thank you for your help
notwo said:
Hello,
I cannot use the nonFat partition (ext 2,3,4) on P6 for Link2SD.
when I contact to developer, he said
When I look in google, I can't find how to do it.
Does anyone know how to use nonFat partition on P6?
Now I'm on repack B635.
Thanks in advance!
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Hi notwo,
i write to you for inform that i have solved the problem.
i think that P6 can't read the partiotion Ext (it's not important if is 2,3 or 4 i have see that not read all the ext partition).
i have solved the problem with a partition in Fat32.
you must create two partion Fat32, the first is the partition that you can use for Movie Photo and other file, the second partition is the partition that you use for the app.
after you have create the partition open link2sd and when tell you the partition for create the script you must tap on Fat32 option.
i hope that it's all clear and sorry for my English is not my first language
Foxtrot789 said:
Hi notwo,
i write to you for inform that i have solved the problem.
i think that P6 can't read the partiotion Ext (it's not important if is 2,3 or 4 i have see that not read all the ext partition).
i have solved the problem with a partition in Fat32.
you must create two partion Fat32, the first is the partition that you can use for Movie Photo and other file, the second partition is the partition that you use for the app.
after you have create the partition open link2sd and when tell you the partition for create the script you must tap on Fat32 option.
i hope that it's all clear and sorry for my English is not my first language
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Hi Foxtrot,
Thank you bro
I knew that i can cr8 2 partition as Fat32. but if i do like this, i can't use link2sd function (link data to sd "it included in link2SD plus").
its function can only work with Ext partition.
Anyway know how to use it.
Although its 1 year ago since the topic was opened, your Information was important for me.
I also found out, that a combination of Fat32 for the Link2SD files and exFat for the rest is also working fine (formatted with Aparted on Omni Rom 4.4.4).
GermAndi said:
Although its 1 year ago since the topic was opened, your Information was important for me.
I also found out, that a combination of Fat32 for the Link2SD files and exFat for the rest is also working fine (formatted with Aparted on Omni Rom 4.4.4).
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Can you move app internal data? I can't because partition isn't ext
Piter87 said:
Can you move app internal data? I can't because partition isn't ext
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Sorry, but I really can't remember - I hope, you found a solution.
I reinstalled B708 Neo_repack again after a week of CM and Omni. Scrolling while browsing wasn't smooth enough in my opinion - and also the problems with autostarts of gapps were annoying me...
Hello there!
I have a question that I hope you could help me with getting an answer for it.
I have a desire 816 rooted with init.d support & system write enabled.
I know there is no S-Off for our device yet.
I created an ext4 partition on my sd card to expand my internal storage. and chose to give mounts2sd a try..
Installed Mounts2sd. gave it superuser access of course &installed the script with no problem
then I rebooted my device and nothing happened, then I checked the log and it said that "The script has been invoked without super user permissions!"
Why did this happen? should the device be completely s-off to be able to run mounts2sd scripts correctly?
what do you do to expand your internal storage? or are we stuck with only using Link2sd only?
Thanks in advance guys
installed link2sd and then the mounting scripts & rebooted but after another reboot I got this message after a quick reboot it's gone..
I've searched for a solution, some says I shouldn't turn off my phone the normal way but reboot via link2sd to avoid this issue. but this is annoying really! anyone having this issue?
mohammed fayed said:
installed link2sd and then the mounting scripts & rebooted but after another reboot I got this message after a quick reboot it's gone..
I've searched for a solution, some says I shouldn't turn off my phone the normal way but reboot via link2sd to avoid this issue. but this is annoying really! anyone having this issue?
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Getting Link2SD working was truly a pain. I got it working after several tries and I am still not sure how I did it but works and is able to mount the EXT3 partition after regular boot. OK so here is what I did and hope this helps. I partition my SD card (FAT32 and Ext3) at first I was able to only get it to work with quick boot. I had encryption enable and that didn't seem to play nice with Link2SD so I did a factory wipe. After the first boot and getting all the updates I turned off the device and booted to recovery(TWRP 2.8.4.0) and use adb to setup wp_mod.ko. I booted the phone and ran Link2SD scrip and restarted. Voila! I was able to link my apps to the second partition on my sd card.
Side notes:
ART runtime didn't seem to play nice in my case.
Getting Link2SD Plus is helpful it allows you to link "internal data". Very useful if you use the Facebook app that can eat up lots of storage.
I install Foldermount from the play store it really help me with large files for installing games like Real Racing or Wild Blood, also I moved manually the Thumbnails folder of the camera and many more in orther to free my internal sdcard. The only problem you will find is that it is a paid app. So it's up to you.
I did it and I'm good with the choice.
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Getting Link2SD working was truly a pain. I got it working after several tries and I am still not sure how I did it but works and is able to mount the EXT3 partition after regular boot. OK so here is what I did and hope this helps. I partition my SD card (FAT32 and Ext3) at first I was able to only get it to work with quick boot. I had encryption enable and that didn't seem to play nice with Link2SD so I did a factory wipe. After the first boot and getting all the updates I turned off the device and booted to recovery(TWRP 2.8.4.0) and use adb to setup wp_mod.ko. I booted the phone and ran Link2SD scrip and restarted. Voila! I was able to link my apps to the second partition on my sd card.
Side notes:
ART runtime didn't seem to play nice in my case.
Getting Link2SD Plus is helpful it allows you to link "internal data". Very useful if you use the Facebook app that can eat up lots of storage.
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I disabled system write protection using wp_mod.ko since I rooted my device & enabled init.d support too.. I don't know what the problem that the ext partition isn't mounted before boot..
Thank you for the tips
gremy1987 said:
I install Foldermount from the play store it really help me with large files for installing games like Real Racing or Wild Blood, also I moved manually the Thumbnails folder of the camera and many more in orther to free my internal sdcard. The only problem you will find is that it is a paid app. So it's up to you.
I did it and I'm good with the choice.
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I'm using foldermount.. It's an amazing app
but link2sd or mounts2sd are for linking or moving the apps apk,dalvik cache & also data if you choose that to ext partition..
with foldermount you can link data or obb folders as they tend to be large with some games but I'm asking for link2sd or mounts2sd to increase my internal storage...
mohammed fayed said:
I'm using foldermount.. It's an amazing app
but link2sd or mounts2sd are for linking or moving the apps apk,dalvik cache & also data if you choose that to ext partition..
with foldermount you can link data or obb folders as they tend to be large with some games but I'm asking for link2sd or mounts2sd to increase my internal storage...
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I understand you are rooted and have write permissions but it doesn't hurt to try this.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/desire-816/development/mod-enable-init-d-stock-kernel-vm-t2987126
Flashing this also fixes permission to SD card to enable apps like Titanium Backup to write to the micro SD card.
Hello everyone!
Can anybody tell me how to use app2sd in CM12.1? Whats the recommended partition type ext2 or ext4? Is there any size limitation too?
Thank you for reading!
sumicool7 said:
Hello everyone!
Can anybody tell me how to use app2sd in CM12.1? Whats the recommended partition type ext2 or ext4? Is there any size limitation too?
Thank you for reading!
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Link2sd working fine on both CM12.1 as well as Resurrection Remix. I don't know if there is max limit on second partition but I am using 2GB partition. EXT4 is faster that EXT2, ALWAYS!
Yes, I've got Link2SD working fine for me
Used a 2GB Ext4 partition to get the job done!
I don't know this for sure but after using Link2SD to link the apps to sd card battery life has increased significantly
Might be just an illusion though
is there any way do directly install apps on sd card from play store on Xperia M with cynogenmod 12 or 12.1...
the new lollipop update from sony allows this
Vinayakn73 said:
is there any way do directly install apps on sd card from play store on Xperia M with cynogenmod 12 or 12.1...
the new lollipop update from sony allows this
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We do have option for moving apps to sdcard but can't install them directly sdcard. Using link2sd helps though
StraightEdgeKid said:
We do have option for moving apps to sdcard but can't install them directly sdcard. Using link2sd helps though
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But due to this we can't really download large apps from play store. This is so annoying
Vinayakn73 said:
But due to this we can't really download large apps from play store. This is so annoying
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Get Xposed, and download module "obb on sd" it works...
Is there a way to use SD ext as internal memory?
theperson333 said:
Is there a way to use SD ext as internal memory?
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Nope, not yet...