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Black Notes Hybrid 2nd Gen memory swapped BIG PROBLEM.

I've succeeded with [ROM] Black Notes Hybrid 2nd Gen by doing:
DO FULL WIPE TO YOUR DEVICE 2x (flashing newer stock [I8150DXLM3 - Malaysia - New] before is recommended)
DO RESTORE VIA CWM SELECT RESTORE DATA
REBOOT
DONE
everything was smooth & fresh everything is close to perfection. I was greatly surprise with it performance & smoothness thanks all to @Rio Saputro
the problem comes when i've successfully done memory swap as you can see on the attachment. it work well, just that i find it weird when i restore USER APPs + Data with titanium backup it seem restoring the app to internal memory (restored whatsapp app + data used up like +-20mb of internal memory).
I tried install app from play store some of it didn't used up internal memory but for like fruit ninja it used up like 3~5mb of internal memory.
once i've done memory swap i done like 20-30 apps restore using titanium backup when i reboot the phone it laggy & spiky then when i check the storage my internal memory left +- 500mb...
i've done re-flashing rom but still the same & also tried to changed the setting of restore app memory but nothing works.
anyone faced this? before this i was using Cow ROM v7 (Bionic Cow 2) but works perfectly which the rom comes with memory swap.
i've been deciding my next step of solution :
1. redo memory swap
2. do this (no idea if it's work on phone or even GB)b [MOD] MicroSD 2 Internal Memory Swap w/ICS support
3. worst come to worst stay unswap that's means wasted 64GB
SANDISK MOBILE ULTRA MICRO SD which cost me a bomb

I didn't know sgw can support 64gb of microsd card.. could it be the source of the problem?
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Restoring TB backed up User + Data not recommended when restoring to new ROM.
What ROM was TB backup made with??
Don't restore App Data from one ROM to a different ROM.
In your TB pics, 1 & 3.......Internal Memory is exactly the same!!! 947/948MB
Are you speaking about your Internal SD?? [Which now has Large Physical SD Card Mapped]
I would also say that quite a lot of the SD card is unusable due to what darkteb says, 32G may be the limit for SD cards on our device....
Pic 3 says Total 59G, usable 39G....does your App Data take up 20G??
Android Default location for Apps is Phone Memory, not any SD!!
AFAIK, and understand, with a mount swap implemented, External SD card [1.8] and Internal SD/USB Storeage [64/32??] behave same as always, just reversed......
Moved Apps will go to External, which is your 1.8......no sign of any moved Apps!!!....have you moved any Apps???
So, all your Apps are on Internal Phone Memory.......about 192M of Apps, is that about correct?? [947M Free/192 Used]

irishpancake said:
1.What ROM was TB backup made with??
2.In your TB pics, 1 & 3.......Internal Memory is exactly the same!!! 947/948MB
3.Are you speaking about your Internal SD?? [Which now has Large Physical SD Card Mapped]
4.I would also say that quite a lot of the SD card is unusable due to what darkteb says, 32G may be the limit for SD cards on our device....
5.Pic 3 says Total 59G, usable 39G....does your App Data take up 20G??
6.Android Default location for Apps is Phone Memory, not any SD!!
7.Moved Apps will go to External, which is your 1.8......no sign of any moved Apps!!!....have you moved any Apps???
8.So, all your Apps are on Internal Phone Memory.......about 192M of Apps, is that about correct?? [947M Free/192 Used]
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1. ROM? GB 2.3.6? backup made up with(i don't get it)
2.oh the picture is duplicate.psps
3.yup device memory available: 0.88gb( the first picture)
4. not true. i've search & discover all other android forum most of android can support it simply just insert the 64gb sd card to phone & format it under setting then its usable.
5. oh..that 20GB is made up of my own songs video and other media stuff. nothing to do with other apps.
6. Really? before this i used Cow ROM v7 (Bionic Cow 2) i've all those app that i backup with TB before & it didn't used up like 500mb of my device memory also.
7. i've not move any apps to external
8. right. but for some apps that required download data after installation the data will store in USB storage.
Appreciate your Help.

darkteb said:
I didn't know sgw can support 64gb of microsd card.. could it be the source of the problem?
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yup most android can support it's same format of sd FAT32. just format the sd with your phone under storage setting & use.
watch this SII use it.
http://www.youtube.com/embed/yYUg14u_co8

hmm..just a thought maybe because those apps are backup from DXLC1 & i restored to Base band XXLM6 rom might have changes on it's default app storage.
Anyway i'll try it again on DXLAC1.

Try this tweaked kernel by using this
https://www.box.com/shared/104e8897260cfaf01c8e
Run it using Script Manager from Store....this is a V6 Script...
And I will show you the next step to fix Emission from Apps going to FC.
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ok i'll try never done this.

andynroid said:
Try this tweaked kernel by using this
https://www.box.com/shared/104e8897260cfaf01c8e
Run it using Script Manager from Store....this is a V6 Script...
And I will show you the next step to fix Emission from Apps going to FC.
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this is done right?

batistaong said:
this is done right?
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I think what u did for swapping was correct except the restoring process. U can see that the 1.83GB (internal sdcard) was full. U should restore them to "Original Location". Select his under Preferences->Restore backup to...
Another comment is the Class of ur MicroSD. If u are using Class 4, swapping is not a good attempt, it will cause slow loading and laggy to ur device.

batistaong said:
this is done right?
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Now DL this https://www.box.com/shared/9304e3e204600cc4b93a
Run Emission to prevent FC of apps...worth to try coz I did
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yewsiong said:
I think what u did for swapping was correct except the restoring process. U can see that the 1.83GB (internal sdcard) was full. U should restore them to "Original Location". Select his under Preferences->Restore backup to...
Another comment is the Class of ur MicroSD. If u are using Class 4, swapping is not a good attempt, it will cause slow loading and laggy to ur device.
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Hi yewsiong......
I think you may be correct in identifying the SD Card Class as a possible problem.
Thanks to OP for info regarding the 64G SD, but the class would also be crucial. [Good to know the SGS will accept 64G Card!!!]
Not sure where you see the 1.83G on Internal Card. In OP's pics??
TB pics point to nothing on 1.8G SD [Called External]...the Storage pic (2) does not show the top of the screen, SD Card Total Space bit missing, but I suspect it will show 1.7G....not sure where TB gets the 1.83G from???
For OP:
I still contend that restoring User Apps +Data is not good practise, and is not recommended if you have flashed a new ROM whether new Android Version, or same Version, like 2.3.6......not all 2.3.6 ROM's are the same, as we know.
Most custom ROM Devs say do not restore User Data!!! [even sometimes when going from one version to another version of their ROM.]
3.Are you speaking about your Internal SD?? [Which now has Large Physical SD Card Mapped]
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3.yup device memory available: 0.88gb( the first picture)
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I'm sorry, but either you are completely confusing your storage areas here, or I simply don't get it......
Device memory refers to Phone Internal memory, always, no matter whether you have swap or not!!!
Is this the pic:

irishpancake said:
Hi yewsiong......
I think you may be correct in identifying the SD Card Class as a possible problem.
Thanks to OP for info regarding the 64G SD, but the class would also be crucial. [Good to know the SGS will accept 64G Card!!!]
Not sure where you see the 1.83G on Internal Card. In OP's pics??
TB pics point to nothing on 1.8G SD [Called External]...the Storage pic (2) does not show the top of the screen, SD Card Total Space bit missing, but I suspect it will show 1.7G....not sure where TB gets the 1.83G from???
For OP:
I still contend that restoring User Apps +Data is not good practise, and is not recommended if you have flashed a new ROM whether new Android Version, or same Version, like 2.3.6......not all 2.3.6 ROM's are the same, as we know.
Most custom ROM Devs say do not restore User Data!!! [even sometimes when going from one version to another version of their ROM.]
I'm sorry, but either you are completely confusing your storage areas here, or I simply don't get it......
Device memory refers to Phone Internal memory, always, no matter whether you have swap or not!!!
Is this the pic:
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Hi Irish~
take a look at the bottom of TB pics. 1.7GB is the available storage but 1.83GB is the total space (some space will be taken due to formatting and partitioning)
From what I know so far, SOME developers do not recommend users to restore files from previous ROM is not mainnly because of firmware version but the permission problem which lead to FC. (For example, u allowed ROMtoolbox to have SU to run some tasks in previous ROM but haven't enabled it in the new one, it can cause FC problem)
It can simply be solved by using fix permission via CWM or ROM Manager anyway.
However, if u want to restore apps from different firmware such as from GB 2.3.6 to CM9 (ICS 4.0.X), some apps are just incompatible. That's why acro68 asked us to re-download from market rather than restoring it.
Besides, even restoring contacts/messages could lead to FC problem too though it is a bit unusual.

yewsiong said:
I think what u did for swapping was correct except the restoring process. U can see that the 1.83GB (internal sdcard) was full. U should restore them to "Original Location". Select his under Preferences->Restore backup to...
Another comment is the Class of ur MicroSD. If u are using Class 4, swapping is not a good attempt, it will cause slow loading and laggy to ur device.
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Thats mean if i restore to original location is to 1.83GB (internal sdcard) ??
But i want it to restore to my USB storage which is my sd card due to memory swap.
FYI im using sandisk ultra mobile class 6 its faster that normal class 10 sd card. You can go their website and check it out.
Ive tried out myself its faster transfering file to internal sd via usb tranfering feom pc.
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batistaong said:
Thats mean if i restore to original location is to 1.83GB (internal sdcard) ??
But i want it to restore to my USB storage which is my sd card due to memory swap.
FYI im using sandisk ultra mobile class 6 its faster that normal class 10 sd card. You can go their website and check it out.
Ive tried out myself its faster transfering file to internal sd via usb tranfering feom pc.
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Yup. I know that.
U can restore some of them 1st then use TB to move them into ur huge "internal sd". Two times should be able to finish.
After u have completed, delete the old TB backup folder and remake TB backup for this ROM. Hence, the original location will be what u want for future restoring on SWAPPED rom.

andynroid said:
Now DL this https://www.box.com/shared/9304e3e204600cc4b93a
Run Emission
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You mean Run it using Script Manager also ?
I cant download it from my mobile browser it says download failed. Tried a few times.
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yewsiong said:
Yup. Two times should be able to finish.
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What do mean by that.
You mean force move to sd card using TB? Wont that cause any apps FC?
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batistaong said:
You mean Run it using Script Manager also ?
I cant download it from my mobile browser it says download failed. Tried a few times.
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Try using Dolphin Browser...
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andynroid said:
Try this tweaked kernel by using this
Run it using Script Manager from Store....this is a V6 Script...
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by doing this all my apps will install to my swap sd card memory ''USB storage''
andynroid said:
Run Emission to prevent FC of apps...worth to try coz I did
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done! wow this script is awesome so many tweaks. much much more things to play with now i know tweaks with script is fun Thanks alot.

yewsiong said:
Yup. I know that.
U can restore some of them 1st then use TB to move them into ur huge "internal sd". Two times should be able to finish.
After u have completed, delete the old TB backup folder and remake TB backup for this ROM. Hence, the original location will be what u want for future restoring on SWAPPED rom.
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i think i just use your solution better..haiz so troublesome with swap memory...
un-swapped memory & wipe & restore factory.. New start...thanks guys..

[Q] Mistakenly Created 4gb internal mem partition, now missing space! (CWM)

So, my latest adventure into rooting/flashing.
Wasn't happy with the stock 4.3 update, so decided to go back to CM (CM11 this time).
Everything went well. Root, CWM6, CM11, et viola.
However.
CM11 stopped recognizing my 64gb micro SD card. I've had this happen before so I was poking around in CWM trying to figure out how I fixed it last time.
I mistakenly told CWM to create a 4gb partition. That was stupid, because CWM couldn't even mount my external SD at the time. Complete oversight on my behalf. Anyway, it said it "succeeded" but I still couldn't see my external SD in any way. Long story short, I figured out the ext sd card and reformatted to fat32, making it totally visible in CM11 and CWM.
However, once looking at storage in Settings, I noticed my internal storage was smaller; about 11gb. It would appear I DID create a 4gb partition from CWM, but on the internal memory. The big kicker is that I can't find that partition anywhere! The phone works fine, but I'm missing precious internal space. I can't see the partition from CWM or any partition managers I download in the app store. Also can't see it if I plug the phone into my PC (win7).
I have some big MC2 reset tool I use whenever I want to go back to stock. I can never make up my mind between stock and custom, so I sometimes go back and forth. It's like a 1gb single flash that I install from recovery: it resets my flash counter and goes back to full unrooted stock. Would this fix my issue, causing me to have to re-root et al to get back to CM11? Or, would the fact that my internal memory is no longer the stock size/partition table cause a brick situation if I try to go back to stock?

Your internal storage is fine. You did not create any partition. Your phone has 16 gigs but you only get access to approximately 11 since your phone uses the rest for system, modem, etc..
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jlmancuso said:
Your internal storage is fine. You did not create any partition. Your phone has 16 gigs but you only get access to approximately 11 since your phone uses the rest for system, modem, etc..
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Curious, since before I did this, I could see 16gb total storage in CWM (of course, with various parts of it being utilized for OS, apps, misc, etc). Also, I pull up my wife's stock GS3 and it also sees a total of 16gb available storage. Does stock ROM view internal storage completely differently? Does CM11 view it differently than other ROMs? If so, you'd think it'd be something widely known, or at least mentioned in the android community.
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Also, before this I could connect phone to PC, and PC would see 16gb total storage for phone. Now, it only sees 11.0 exactly. Awfully huge coincidence that there's now a difference in visible storage space that's close to the same size as the supposed partition CWM said it created for me.

Not sure about cwm display but here is a screen of my storage in slimkat. Has looked like this since day one before root and custom rom
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jlmancuso said:
Not sure about cwm display but here is a screen of my storage in slimkat. Has looked like this since day one before root and custom rom
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Fascinating. It would appear CM and stock definitely show the available storage space differently. I'm officially ready for bed!
'preciate the help, friend!

couldn't install on usb storage or sd card

I tried doing the unmount trick, the one with the terminal. Still nothing
The "funny" thing is that I can install free apps without problem, but when I download Swype and Poweramp unlocker (which I bought) i keep getting this error
solutions?

Did you try a Link2SD?

More details please buddy, want to help but need to know as much as you can tell. Rom, flash details, when it first happened, etc.

EmptyArea said:
More details please buddy, want to help but need to know as much as you can tell. Rom, flash details, when it first happened, etc.
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Hello, I have flashed the JellyKat ROM v5 on my NoteII and got a new sd card (ADATA 32GB) from ebay, the card was sealed so I hope I wasn't cheated, but randomly I see these things in my DCIM folder and I can't write to the card and the phone seems to not read the media on it music photos everything, and I can't install any apps on it or update existing app or even create a folder through the default touchwiz My Files.
I tried to format the card on the PC but can only do quick format because it loads and loads and then say windows can't format this, I also formated it via the phone it worked for a while and then stopped working again, now I don't put a card in the phone.

Doomstemplar said:
Hello, I have flashed the JellyKat ROM v5 on my NoteII and got a new sd card (ADATA 32GB) from ebay, the card was sealed so I hope I wasn't cheated, but randomly I see these things in my DCIM folder and I can't write to the card and the phone seems to not read the media on it music photos everything, and I can't install any apps on it or update existing app or even create a folder through the default touchwiz My Files.
I tried to format the card on the PC but can only do quick format because it loads and loads and then say windows can't format this, I also formated it via the phone it worked for a while and then stopped working again, now I don't put a card in the phone.
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Seems like sdcard's memory partitions corrupted.
Try different Sdcard & update info
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optimusPRIME said:
Seems like sdcard's memory partitions corrupted.
Try different Sdcard & update info
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I have been using my old card from my tablet all day now and it is working fine I created a new folder and copied some files from internal storage to it to test it and it worked.
Is there a way to fix the corrupted partitions on the other card?

Jerry69 said:
I tried doing the unmount trick, the one with the terminal. Still nothing
The "funny" thing is that I can install free apps without problem, but when I download Swype and Poweramp unlocker (which I bought) i keep getting this error
solutions?
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Yup, I also faced that kind of problem before, simply run KitKat SD fix, grant root and let the app patch the platform.xml. Reboot and try again. It worked for me. :good:

Understanding Marshmallow before installing

Hi guys, I have been on Lollipop for very long. Marshmallow is here but i have doubts before installing Marshmallow. I have setup my friend's phone after upgrading to Marshmallow. There is an option at the beginning to choose to setup SD Card. Use as a portable storage or Use as internal storage. I chose Use as a portable storage and it is working fine but while trying to download something it does not work. For example, tried to download facebook picture but got some error. While using it as internal storage, it will format data first (which could be backed up). If i use it as internal storage and phone has issues and needs to be formatted without backup, i will loose all the data. Suggest me something guys.

treacherous_hawk said:
Hi guys, I have been on Lollipop for very long. Marshmallow is here but i have doubts before installing Marshmallow. I have setup my friend's phone after upgrading to Marshmallow. There is an option at the beginning to choose to setup SD Card. Use as a portable storage or Use as internal storage. I chose Use as a portable storage and it is working fine but while trying to download something it does not work. For example, tried to download facebook picture but got some error. While using it as internal storage, it will format data first (which could be backed up). If i use it as internal storage and phone has issues and needs to be formatted without backup, i will loose all the data. Suggest me something guys.
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I think it might be a bad flash. What ROM are you using? Nameless or OMNI?

azeem40 said:
I think it might be a bad flash. What ROM are you using? Nameless or OMNI?
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I am on Lollipop currently. Was referring to screenshot attached as to which option is better.

treacherous_hawk said:
I am on Lollipop currently. Was referring to screenshot attached as to which option is better.
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I'm talking about the download problem. Cuz, I can download just fine on marshmallow ROMs, even after choosing the first option.

treacherous_hawk said:
Hi guys, I have been on Lollipop for very long. Marshmallow is here but i have doubts before installing Marshmallow. I have setup my friend's phone after upgrading to Marshmallow. There is an option at the beginning to choose to setup SD Card. Use as a portable storage or Use as internal storage. I chose Use as a portable storage and it is working fine but while trying to download something it does not work. For example, tried to download facebook picture but got some error. While using it as internal storage, it will format data first (which could be backed up). If i use it as internal storage and phone has issues and needs to be formatted without backup, i will loose all the data. Suggest me something guys.
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have you checked the permissions for the app? Should enable access to "storage".

Galaxy J5 adaptable storage 6.0.1

Hello
I have tested this method to enable adaptable storage and use external SDcard as internal memory from here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/tab-s2/general/patch-adoptable-storage-enabler-t3460521
Note that this is native storage enabler, so no terminal or other hacks involved.
1. Download: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24591000424965737
2. Flash it with TWRP
3. Go to Storage - SDcard
4. Format sdcard it will prompt you to use it as internal memory, select that, wait for process to finish, reboot.
Now you have external sdcard as internal memory, i have tested this on J500F on marshmallow 6.0.1 and it works, only problem is that Smart Manager reports 97% used memory out of 64GB , cleaning and other functions works like normal, but this is not a problem since i have deleted Smart Manager anyways and use SD Maid.
All credits go to original creators of this mod.

Didn't work for me. I've tried root essential and it did the trick.

Not working for me. :/
(PERFORMANCE BOOST SPEED V6 By Zonik) custom rom

TouchLeclouds said:
Didn't work for me. I've tried root essential and it did the trick.
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mausfing said:
Not working for me. :/
(PERFORMANCE BOOST SPEED V6 By Zonik) custom rom
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It works, first format the Card then flash the zip in recovery.

@LONEWOLF#95
Take a look at this. It is working on J500F, confirmed by @MaDaLiNoSt .

andrei1412 said:
It works, first format the Card then flash the zip in recovery.
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Now, used Root Essentials and it's worked.
Thanks anyway!

do i need to root my device? or just flash twrp and then flash this zip
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please someone provide a complete step step by procedure. its all messed up, some are saying to use Rot essentials too. I dont know whether i need to root my phone for this? I am running stock btw

LONEWOLF#95 said:
do i need to root my device? or just flash twrp and then flash this zip
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please someone provide a complete step step by procedure. its all messed up, some are saying to use Rot essentials too. I dont know whether i need to root my phone for this? I am running stock btw
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I don't think you need root. Flash TWRP and then flash the zip.

mausfing said:
Now, used Root Essentials and it's worked.
Thanks anyway!
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can you tell me why the internal storage is 17gb used of 32 gb , when you have 8gb internal and 14gb external SD?? is this bugged? OP did mention that his smart manager showed different readings as well

LONEWOLF#95 said:
can you tell me why the internal storage is 17gb used of 32 gb , when you have 8gb internal and 14gb external SD?? is this bugged? OP did mention that his smart manager showed different readings as well
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Yes, it is a bug, but I don't mind it.
Smart manager also showing a bug, but on my PC, it shows how many memory I used.
My phone is rooted. Also flashed that zip file via twrp, but no luck. Then just jnstalled Root Essentials, and the app is formated my card, reboot, and works. Also using a custom rom!!!!!

Just remove Smart Manager app and install SD Maid, smart manager will dissapear from menu anyways, also file manager display wrong value you can delete it too and install root explorer, then convert all to system apps and enjoy

Thanks good módel FN 6.0.1
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mausfing said:
Yes, it is a bug, but I don't mind it.
Smart manager also showing a bug, but on my PC, it shows how many memory I used.
My phone is rooted. Also flashed that zip file via twrp, but no luck. Then just jnstalled Root Essentials, and the app is formated my card, reboot, and works. Also using a custom rom!!!!!
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Now its working.

If you cant see format as internal memory in storage, just click regular format it will then ask you what you want to do with memory card, simple as that

Hello, J500FN user here. Can someone confirm whether this is working on this model? Previously some users mentioned that Root Essentials actually did the trick. Which of the two actually works? The thread's zip, Root Essentials or a combination of both? Thanks.

Dionisis89 said:
Hello, J500FN user here. Can someone confirm whether this is working on this model? Previously some users mentioned that Root Essentials actually did the trick. Which of the two actually works? The thread's zip, Root Essentials or a combination of both? Thanks.
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The zip method should work on all models. I don't see why it wouldn't work on X model.
I've seen that Root Essentials is an app. I don't know how it works, but since some guy confirmed that is working on other model, it should work on J500FN too.
In any case, backup your stuff before.

#Henkate said:
The zip method should work on all models. I don't see why it wouldn't work on X model.
I've seen that Root Essentials is an app. I don't know how it works, but since some guy confirmed that is working on other model, it should work on J500FN too.
In any case, backup your stuff before.
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Thank you for the reply. That's good to know. I would also like to know what will happen if I perform a factory reset. If I re-format the card after the factory reset, will it integrate again correctly with the device?

Dionisis89 said:
Thank you for the reply. That's good to know. I would also like to know what will happen if I perform a factory reset. If I re-format the card after the factory reset, will it integrate again correctly with the device?
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I don't know, but I did a search and found the answer about how to undo/remove adoptable storage: https://www.reddit.com/r/AndroidQuestions/comments/4km6ob/removing_adoptable_storage/ .
There is a topic/post with more information about adoptable storage: https://www.reddit.com/r/Android/comments/496sn3/lets_clear_up_the_confusion_regarding_storage_in/ .
I have readed a comment there saying that sdcard can't be used in laptop for example (through an adaptor I guess) if you choose adoptable storage. Original comment and answer:
Question:[–]JangoF76OnePlus 3 1 point 7 months ago
So, I use my external sd card mainly for storing music. If I adopt it as internal storage, can I still remove it from my phone and put it into my laptop to transfer music files?
Answer:[–]DarkFlames101Galaxy S4 Mini, CM13 3 points 7 months ago
Nope. It will only be usable on your phone.
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I think that the phone will be slower when you use adoptable storage. There's a benchmark in the link with more informations.

#Henkate said:
I don't know, but I did a search and found the answer about how to undo/remove adoptable storage: https://www.reddit.com/r/AndroidQuestions/comments/4km6ob/removing_adoptable_storage/ .
There is a topic/post with more information about adoptable storage: https://www.reddit.com/r/Android/comments/496sn3/lets_clear_up_the_confusion_regarding_storage_in/ .
I have readed a comment there saying that sdcard can't be used in laptop for example (through an adaptor I guess) if you choose adoptable storage. Original comment and answer:
I think that the phone will be slower when you use adoptable storage. There's a benchmark in the link with more informations.
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Thank you very much. The links are rich in valuable information. I think all my questions are answered. I will eventually try this trick and report back here.

Finally I got it. :fingers-crossed: I wasn't able to use MM for the low storage issue.
Yesterday after viewing this thread I flashed MM rom and tried Root Essentials first, it was not working for me.
Then I flashed the zip, but there was no change in settings>storage. So, at first I thought no luck for me.
Then I noticed a notification of new sd card with two options: setup & unmount. I clicked setup and it gave me option to format as adoptable.
There is a bug that wrongly calculates total space and space used. But this issue does't bother me as I can see actual use on third party file managers.
Update:
You can't move apps to SD card when you 've formatted it as adoptable. So eventually your phone memory will be filled up as you install new apps. :crying: Only good thing is external data of apps (like received media files of whatsapp) will go to sd card.
I need something to move whole app to sd card.
Switching back to LL :crying::crying: