Hey all I have a questions I moved all my apps to my sd card however when ever i mount it to my computer what ever apps are on my sd card dont return to my home settings. If anyone knows how to fix this please help. thanks
Do you mean the the Icons are then gone from your homescreen....or that the Icons on your homescreen no longer work?
Either way...seems like an issue with the Apps 2sd program that you are using.
I mean the icons disappear. However when I was using darky's 9.3 it wouldn't happen. I also switched from movetosd to app2sd app. What do you think the problem could be. Had a similar issue when I switched from bionix to auxora. On auxora they kept disappearing when I would turnoff/reboot or mount phone to computer. Thanks for the help btw.
Sent from my GT-I9000 using XDA App
Related
Hi All,
In the Applications screen, I have arranged the icons there but after reboot or disconnecting from PC, my icons rearranges themselves.
I have searched and in xda-dev, only one guy has posted the same problem in xperia mini:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=998357
I don't have any SD card inserted so I'm not sure why.. (I've seen discussions that apps moved to SD card will make their icons run around)
Can anybody please assist?
Running Android 2.3.4, GINGERBREAD.UHKG7
Thanks!
Mine also does the same
Unfortunately I don't find any solution yet
Sent from my GT-I9100 using Tapatalk
I use AppZorter to put the apps in alphabetical order
Genius and saves me alot of time trying to move countless icons to different pages whilst trying to get them in order ... Only for somd of them to move on reboot.
Sent from my GT-I9100 using Tapatalk
hi chrisjcks,
thanks for your feedback but I don't want to arrange it alphabetically.
I want to sort it by my preference which would be in pages: apps, games, settings+mod, etc.
You can create folders and move your apps into them. I do it, the folders keep arranged as I pleced them. The apps inside, however, keep re-sorting as before. But if you have small folders, it's much better as if all apps are in a complete mess as it's without having folders.
Hi skr68,
yes i understand about the folders but it's sad having to create folders when we can have as many apps pages as we want..
can anybody else assist in advicing how to stop the icons moving around?
i'm currently using other launcher but it will not allow pages to be not full..
go to settings > applications > manage applications and the "on SD card" tab
the galaxy s2 partitions its internal memory in 2gb of ROM and the rest as an sdcard, so whether you have an external sdcard inserted or not, apps might still be being installed on the "sdcard"
have a look and see if any are ticked, open them and move them to the phone memory and see if the issue persists
Well, that might not *quite* be what he wanted to know...
We are talking about the icons here, not app installation paths.
jimtoyz said:
Hi All,
In the Applications screen, I have arranged the icons there but after reboot or disconnecting from PC, my icons rearranges themselves.
I have searched and in xda-dev, only one guy has posted the same problem in xperia mini:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=998357
I don't have any SD card inserted so I'm not sure why.. (I've seen discussions that apps moved to SD card will make their icons run around)
Can anybody please assist?
Running Android 2.3.4, GINGERBREAD.UHKG7
Thanks!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Yes it the only thing I don't like about Touchwiz, You will have to use a 3rd party launcher like launcher plus or ADW launcher if you want that feature.
hi viva.fidel,
yes there are items listed "On SD Card" but they are not ticked - i opened them and the option is to move to SD card, no option to move to phone memory..any further advice?
Thanks!
hi jhernand1102,
i don't think it's limited to touchwiz, you can see the same problem with xperia mini at http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=998357
hi, any help?
I think what is being said is that apps on SD are displayed after others because it needs to mount and scan at boot time, this is what is killing the order in the launcher.
What I really want to figure out is if there is some way I can modify the touchwiz launcher to always arrange alphabetically.
Sent from my GT-I9100 using Tapatalk
hi alias_neo,
yes i understand that but i don't have any sd card installed and if you see post ten, none of the apps "on sd card" is ticked too..
anyway, gave up and decided to use after market launchers..currently using GO Launcher
I'm running KG6 on a SGS2 and I was also having this problem. I found a solution though.
1. Install AppZorter Lite from the Android Marketplace.
2. Open AppZorter and select 'Settings'.
3. Select 'Advanced settings'.
4. Select 'Recover application menu'.
This will reset the application menu on the home screen and the icons in the app draw.
5. Move applications to your desired locations in the app draw.
6. Restart and enjoy app icons where you want them to be.
@ _Sledz_
thanks for the valuable input!
jimtoyz said:
Hi skr68,
yes i understand about the folders but it's sad having to create folders when we can have as many apps pages as we want..
can anybody else assist in advicing how to stop the icons moving around?
i'm currently using other launcher but it will not allow pages to be not full..
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
A simple solution would be to use adw free or paid. You can make catalogs and sort your apps as you want.
However touchwiz does not have any such features except moving apps around and making folders
app icons keep moving
my app icons keep moving around after I place them where I want them too. Probably the most annoying thing I've discovered about this phone.
Infuse 4G
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=20796414&postcount=5
worked for me
jimtoyz said:
Hi skr68,
yes i understand about the folders but it's sad having to create folders when we can have as many apps pages as we want..
can anybody else assist in advicing how to stop the icons moving around?
i'm currently using other launcher but it will not allow pages to be not full..
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
yeahh it works! thnkss :victory:
Hi everyone, I have one question regarding my Xperia Mini Pro sk17i.
1 month back i could have easily moved large amount of my newly installed apps to SD card without any problem. But recently whatever I install, I just cannot move it on SD anymore. I understand there are many apps that cannot be moven, but whatever i tried to install (randomly) from Google store just stays on my phone and option to move it to SD is blank (unavailable). Now, I'm wondering is this something that happens frequently, or have I maybe done something that somehow blocked that function?
I'll note this app (which previously when i had no problem moving apps from phone to SD or other way around wasn't installed):
Disk Defragmenter
another note: I never rooted or flashed my phone in any way, just regular updates. I'm currently on 4.0.4 version ( installed it 5 minutes ago, but still problem with moving to SD).
I have never face a problem like u'r..i'm using 4.0.4 too..
format u'r sd card and try
thanks for reply.
Well, i considered doing that, but i have so much settings on my phone that would take ages to redo once i reinstall all the apps...
Hey bro try link2sd then
Try formatting sd card and reset factory settings. Or you can root and move any app to sd..
Sent from my WT19i using xda app-developers app
use Link2SD is much better
Thanks for your time guys, I've formated and it looks like it's working now. I'll just have to spend some time to readjust settings like they were before. Thank you again. Lock if needed.
Glad to hear it. Good luck
Sent from my X8 using Tapatalk 2
Hello Folks! I've been lurking these forums for a few months now, but now it's time to join up! You guys are awesome.
I've got a question relating to the CM10 A2 ROM. Install went smoothly from a fresh SBF/Root/Flash. I got all my applications installed and moved them all to the phone. I have a problem that occurs when connecting the phone to my computer via USB. If I leave it in charge mode, no problem. Upon clicking the option to allow USB Mass Storage, I get quite a few apps that FC. The list is as follows:
sManager
AutomateIt Pro
App Protector Pro
ROM Toolbox Pro
TiBu
I get popup notifications that the apps' processes have stopped and upon going to the app drawer, the icons have been replaced with the Android Robot. The problem persists after disabling mass storage and the apps FC on attempting to launch them. The only thing to fix them seems to be rebooting. I know each of these apps have permission req's that read/write the SD card, is that what is causing the problem? Any way to fix? Thanks a bunch!
ROMFlashah said:
Hello Folks! I've been lurking these forums for a few months now, but now it's time to join up! You guys are awesome.
I've got a question relating to the CM10 A2 ROM. Install went smoothly from a fresh SBF/Root/Flash. I got all my applications installed and moved them all to the phone. I have a problem that occurs when connecting the phone to my computer via USB. If I leave it in charge mode, no problem. Upon clicking the option to allow USB Mass Storage, I get quite a few apps that FC. The list is as follows:
sManager
AutomateIt Pro
App Protector Pro
ROM Toolbox Pro
TiBu
I get popup notifications that the apps' processes have stopped and upon going to the app drawer, the icons have been replaced with the Android Robot. The problem persists after disabling mass storage and the apps FC on attempting to launch them. The only thing to fix them seems to be rebooting. I know each of these apps have permission req's that read/write the SD card, is that what is causing the problem? Any way to fix? Thanks a bunch!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Maybe because the apps are installed on your SD card and when you turn on USB storage, it cant display on your phone anymore. Are they installed on your SD card?
jsgraphicart said:
Maybe because the apps are installed on your SD card and when you turn on USB storage, it cant display on your phone anymore. Are they installed on your SD card?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
That was the first thing I checked and unfortunately they aren't installed on the SD. I moved all my apps to the phone.
Sent from my MB870 using xda app-developers app
ROMFlashah said:
That was the first thing I checked and unfortunately they aren't installed on the SD. I moved all my apps to the phone.
Sent from my MB870 using xda app-developers app
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I cant think of any other reason why they would stop working in USB mode. Maybe there are certain things they use that are on the SD Card and not necessarily the app itself. It does warn you that some apps will not work when you select USB mode.
IMHO I think it has something to do with the new SD card directory. I've used almost all the ROMs for the x2 including the cm7 and cm9. This seems to only occur with cm10.
Edit: I noticed some of these apps have folders located on the internal SD. I doubt that has changed across ROM's, any idea why it would change with this one?
Sent from my MB870 using xda app-developers app
Alright. So it appears that the problem is caused by a new way the play store distributes paid apps to JB. From reading around in various sites, these apps are sent to the "app-asec" folder as .asec files instead of .apk. When connecting to USB, CM10 seems to go through some internal trouble (i.e. lots of screen flickering/redrawing and sometimes it seems to soft reboot). My theory is that how the play store is installing is causing the issues app developers are seeing. The app is attempting to start before the app-asec folder is mounted, causing FC's.
Edit: Other users have reported a workaround that if you restore the apps with TiBu or something similar it places the actual .apk file in the correct directory. The issue only seems to affect paid apps installed by the play store.
Sent from my MB870 using xda app-developers app
Sorry to keep posting on my own thread, but I've found a workaround. This also seems to have fixed the launcher redraws and screen flickering I mentioned above.
Navigate to the /data/app-sec folder
Make note of all the apps installed there as .asec files.
Using your backup program of choice (I used TiBu for the majority and ROM Toolbox so I could backup TiBu), backup all the apps you found.
Uninstall the previously mentioned apps.
Restore using the same backup program(s).
Go back to the /data/app-sec folder and verify that all the files are gone.
Go to /data/app folder and you should see the .apk's from the restored apps.
Hope this helps someone else!
Sent from my MB870 using xda app-developers app
Good to see you figured it out and also, good find. I noticed plugging in my device as USB and having it "soft reboot". Lately I haven't had the issue happen again. Your theory makes sense now since there is one app in that location and it is a theme I was using but lately, have not been. Ill move it as you suggested.
Dears,
I wish you are all fine and full health.. I am using the app “Link2SD” and I love it so much but I am having a problem with it specially after reboot, I use move to SD and I don't use link to SD as I don't have another partition on SD to create the link on it and I am always keeping "USB Debugging Mode ON", I moved some large apps like "Maps, Facebook, Twitter, GMail, Office, Adobe Reader, BlackMart & Tunein Radio.. The apps which are moved to SD card are going to the last page in menu and their shortcuts on the home screen are removed if they are not in folders in home screen after reboot and I have to arrange them again in menu and add the shortcuts again to the home screen for the shortcuts of the apps which are not in folders in home screen.. Any solutions or suggestions for such an issue!?
Mobile Model: Sony Ericsson SK17i
I am working with Android Version 4.0.4 "ICS" / Build No. 4.1.B.0.587 / Rooted
By the way, I sent this to the app developer through his mail but he ignored or didn't see it I think and I got no replies from him.
Thanks in advance for your fast responses guys.
Best Regards,
DoLcEka
dolceka said:
Dears,
I wish you are all fine and full health.. I am using the app “Link2SD” and I love it so much but I am having a problem with it specially after reboot, I use move to SD and I don't use link to SD as I don't have another partition on SD to create the link on it and I am always keeping "USB Debugging Mode ON", I moved some large apps like "Maps, Facebook, Twitter, GMail, Office, Adobe Reader, BlackMart & Tunein Radio.. The apps which are moved to SD card are going to the last page in menu and their shortcuts on the home screen are removed if they are not in folders in home screen after reboot and I have to arrange them again in menu and add the shortcuts again to the home screen for the shortcuts of the apps which are not in folders in home screen.. Any solutions or suggestions for such an issue!?
Mobile Model: Sony Ericsson SK17i
I am working with Android Version 4.0.4 "ICS" / Build No. 4.1.B.0.587 / Rooted
By the way, I sent this to the app developer through his mail but he ignored or didn't see it I think and I got no replies from him.
Thanks in advance for your fast responses guys.
Best Regards,
DoLcEka
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Any Updates Or Suggestions Guys !?
You are moving apps which is prevented to be moved to SD card using thr power of root.
So you will end with broken apps/ apps not working probably.
The solution is to create ext partition and move them their.
Or move them back to internel memory.
And you will have your shortcuts in its place.
The developer of link2SD is not responsible for what you are doing.
Sent from my Xperia Mini using xda app-developers app
Mysteryagr said:
You are moving apps which is prevented to be moved to SD card using thr power of root.
So you will end with broken apps/ apps not working probably.
The solution is to create ext partition and move them their.
Or move them back to internel memory.
And you will have your shortcuts in its place.
The developer of link2SD is not responsible for what you are doing.
Sent from my Xperia Mini using xda app-developers app
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Thank you for your response.. I am not saying that the developer of Link2SD is responsible for anything and I love his app so much but I knew a friend has Xperia Neo V and he is using such an app "DroidSail" I think which is doing the same function but he doesn't face the problem which I am facing now.. I used his app too and I faced the same problem, I believe that if he is not facing the problem which I face so it can be solved on my device.. But I don't know how, Thats why I need your help guys!! I wish some1 expert about Android to help me solve this problem as it is really annoying.
Thanks again in advance.
If you found any other solution, despite what I posted.
Please tell us.
And Good Luck
Sent from my Xperia Mini using xda app-developers app
I've the same issue and it's really bothering me .
have anyone found any solution for this problem ?
looking forward to hear from you
Hi, I'm using an SD card as extra internal memory. Every time I've rebooted I lost loads of my homescreen shortcuts.
This post seems to explain why and recommends using another launcher.
Has anyone else experienced this with the stock launcher?
Has anyone tried any other launchers?
Has anyone who tried another launcher taken a performance hit??
:highfive:
Paul.
This now seems to have been resolved. I didn't do anything in particular to fix it. Maybe it was patched by HMD on th last update.