Ok i'm still not sure how i'm supposed to check if A2SD is installed...
im on blayo84 and i partitioned my SD through ROM manager..
Then through Titanium backup , moved all apps to SD ( this is my first time using TiBa) and it seemed to free up about 50MB from my internal storage...
I even went through adb sheel and checked a2sd --free
Code:
# a2sd --free
a2sd --free
Filesystem Size Used Available Use% Mounted on
/dev/block/mtdblock5 185.1M 133.2M 52.0M 72% /data
/dev/block/mmcblk0p2 457.4M 24.7M 408.3M 6% /mnt/asec/sd
I'm assuming /data is my internal phone and /mnt/asec/sd is the partition on my sd, right?
But when i reboot, some icons are missing while it was "preparing the sd card "... I thought with A2SD, everything should be moved to the EXT and available right away?! Obviously, the missing icons , are apps which are not accessible ...
What am i doing wrong?, In other words, is it normal that the EXT partitition is not loaded right away?
I downloaded Android System to confirm if my EXT is loaded, but i can't see the EXT partion, it shows:
Internal Memory 185.12MB Free: 51.94MB
SDCArd 7040.54 MB Free:2959.09MB (my FAT 32 of my SD)
RAM: Max 292 Free: 100MB
Thanks
Maybe it only looks for Darktremors A2SD? There is another program for controlling A2SD that will only work (and show anything) with DT A2SD?
Do not install apps which are not compatible with Blayo's A2SD
(RomManager and such tools like TiBM too are bad for different rom than CM, always prefer Clockworkmod solution )
Just do a a2sd --enable, reboot, then : a2sd --dc2sd
and reinstall your apps
(i assume that you have formatted an ext3 partition )
stevenstrike said:
Do not install apps which are not compatible with Blayo's A2SD
(RomManager and such tools like TiBM too are bad for different rom than CM, always prefer Clockworkmod solution )
Just do a a2sd --enable, reboot, then : a2sd --dc2sd
and reinstall your apps
(i assume that you have formatted an ext3 partition )
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I've used ROm manager to create the Partition because i was too lazy to go through the manual method of creating the partitiion... so i have no idea of which EXT version it created... any way to check, other than taking out the sd and loading gparted ?
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Well i'm wondering about a2sd and apps2sd and have a few questions that maybe someone more experienced than me can answer.
1. What is the difference between a2sd and apps2sd? Or are they the same program?
2. How do i get it enabled on my phone, I'm currently switching between WhiteWidow Rom and Aloysious Rom, I have seen the option for it but it is grayed out and I cannot access it.
3. Maybe someone could explain the benefits or using these programs vs not using them.
Thanks in advance for any answers.
I'm sure you could have searched this honestly.
1. Same thing.
2. There should be instructions if it's possible on those roms.
3. Extra space so you can use more apps. They may be slower, I suggest upgrading your card to at least class 4.
sorry wasn't trying to just ask questions without searching for it. I was just trying to find a decent walktrhough. I'll do some more research. Thanks for the response.
darkside86 said:
2. How do i get it enabled on my phone, I'm currently switching between WhiteWidow Rom and Aloysious Rom, I have seen the option for it but it is grayed out and I cannot access it.
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In my experience of experimenting with different ROMs, the option (in the "Settings" menu) won't even show up unless the ROM/kernel supports the option. Since you see it and the threads for both of those ROMs say it supports, I will guess that it will remain grayed out until your SD card is set up (partitioned) properly in order to use A2SD. That involves adding an EXT3 partition to the card.
1. No difference...they are the same program (i.e. Darktremor A2SD and Darktremor Apps2SD are the same program).
2. Your SD card has to be partitioned for it (it must contain an EXT2 or EXT3 partition on it. EXT4 doesn't always work if the kernel the rom is using doesn't support it). Your rom must be able to launch apps2sd either directly or via Busybox run-parts. Your rom also must have apps2sd installed (doesn't matter which Apps2sd).
Once you have those, the apps2sd should activate automatically on startup (unless it is being prevented via a flag file (Darktremor) or a property value (DamageControl)).
3. Using apps2sd will free up internal storage by moving your applications to the SD card. Some more advanced apps2sd will also have the option of moving the dalvik-cache to the SD card, freeing more internal storage. This will allow you to run more programs without worrying about running out of internal storage (Android tends to act flaky when there's not enough storage for it to work with).
darkside86 said:
Well i'm wondering about a2sd and apps2sd and have a few questions that maybe someone more experienced than me can answer.
1. What is the difference between a2sd and apps2sd? Or are they the same program?
2. How do i get it enabled on my phone, I'm currently switching between WhiteWidow Rom and Aloysious Rom, I have seen the option for it but it is grayed out and I cannot access it.
3. Maybe someone could explain the benefits or using these programs vs not using them.
Thanks in advance for any answers.
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Thank you guys for the informative responses, now I have a pretty good idea what it does,i would like to give it a try, do I need to back my sd card on my pc before trying? Because it sounds like formatting my card will delete everything, am I right on this?
Yes...back everything up (do a nandroid backup before you backup your SD card...this way you'll make a copy of the nandroid backup). Repartitioning will wipe the data from the card.
darkside86 said:
Thank you guys for the informative responses, now I have a pretty good idea what it does,i would like to give it a try, do I need to back my sd card on my pc before trying? Because it sounds like formatting my card will delete everything, am I right on this?
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tkirton said:
Yes...back everything up (do a nandroid backup before you backup your SD card...this way you'll make a copy of the nandroid backup). Repartitioning will wipe the data from the card.
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Thanks, I'll give it a try.
additoinal questions
Hello
I have a few additional questions:
1) how can I access the ext2 partion on my sd card in windows through adb?
I want to be able to do this because I want to confirm that the apps are indeed being installed to the sdcard because I notice the internal storage continues to decrease (now this may be due to the apps cache since I am not putting the cache on the sd card...yet)
I would also like to be able to pull apps.
2) I kind of address my next question with the last statement of question 1, can you still pull apps and if so how?
3) I have DConfig on my phone which acts as a gui for app2sd (i think) but when I ran it for the first time I noticed that it did not move any of the apps that came with the rom (all the htc stuff, youtube, facebook, wireless teathering, etc), can these apps be moved and if so how?
dsMA said:
Hello
I have a few additional questions:
1) how can I access the ext2 partion on my sd card in windows through adb?
I want to be able to do this because I want to confirm that the apps are indeed being installed to the sdcard because I notice the internal storage continues to decrease (now this may be due to the apps cache since I am not putting the cache on the sd card...yet)
I would also like to be able to pull apps.
2) I kind of address my next question with the last statement of question 1, can you still pull apps and if so how?
3) I have DConfig on my phone which acts as a gui for app2sd (i think) but when I ran it for the first time I noticed that it did not move any of the apps that came with the rom (all the htc stuff, youtube, facebook, wireless teathering, etc), can these apps be moved and if so how?
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1) You really can't. Windows doesn't support ext2-3 partitions. There is software out there that will allow it, but most of it is buggy at best. You can see them if it's mounted in Linux though.
2) Do some googling on this one. I'm inclined not to instruct on such things, as "pulled apps" usually end up floating around torrent sites and screwing honest devs out of their $1.99.
3) I don't believe system apps themselves are generally moved, but I may be wrong on that. (it happens sometimes ) If you move the cache, then their cache will be moved, but that's all.
dsMA said:
Hello
I have a few additional questions:
1) how can I access the ext2 partion on my sd card in windows through adb?
I want to be able to do this because I want to confirm that the apps are indeed being installed to the sdcard because I notice the internal storage continues to decrease (now this may be due to the apps cache since I am not putting the cache on the sd card...yet)
I would also like to be able to pull apps.
2) I kind of address my next question with the last statement of question 1, can you still pull apps and if so how?
3) I have DConfig on my phone which acts as a gui for app2sd (i think) but when I ran it for the first time I noticed that it did not move any of the apps that came with the rom (all the htc stuff, youtube, facebook, wireless teathering, etc), can these apps be moved and if so how?
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I use the app Root Explorer, and you can check your ext on there to see what's in it. Also you can move apps around using that app.
I'll ask this here as it seems to be on topic.
The info below was a real help in getting me straightened out on this thanks.
tkirton said:
1. No difference...they are the same program (i.e. Darktremor A2SD and Darktremor Apps2SD are the same program).
2. Your SD card has to be partitioned for it (it must contain an EXT2 or EXT3 partition on it. EXT4 doesn't always work if the kernel the rom is using doesn't support it). Your rom must be able to launch apps2sd either directly or via Busybox run-parts. Your rom also must have apps2sd installed (doesn't matter which Apps2sd).
Once you have those, the apps2sd should activate automatically on startup (unless it is being prevented via a flag file (Darktremor) or a property value (DamageControl)).
3. Using apps2sd will free up internal storage by moving your applications to the SD card. Some more advanced apps2sd will also have the option of moving the dalvik-cache to the SD card, freeing more internal storage. This will allow you to run more programs without worrying about running out of internal storage (Android tends to act flaky when there's not enough storage for it to work with).
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OK, so I have wiped the phone and partioned the SD card but A2SD still not working, my ROM says it will work, when I do a ADB check of A2sd app I get this...
C:\AndroidSDK\android-sdk-windows\tools>adb shell
# a2sd check
a2sd check
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Starting xtr init scripts for a2sd and memory at 07-28-2010 01:38:45
setting variables from default init.apps2sd.conf file in /system/etc/
varialbe capture - xtr.a2sd.data.active false
varialbe capture - xtr.a2sd.apps.active true
varialbe capture - xtr.a2sd.dalvikcache.active true
varialbe capture - xtr.swap.active false
varialbe capture - xtr.swap.swpto swppart
varialbe capture - xtr.swap.swappiness 30
[*] Check for ext partition and move files between /data/ and /system/sd/ as per init.apps2sd.conf s
ettings
[ ] Searching for Mount Point...
[ ] Mount point found..no further action required.
[!] Ext partition found.
[ ] Checking Ext partition...
e2fsck 1.40.8 (13-Mar-2008)
/system/bin/e2fsck: Device or resource busy while trying to open /dev/block/mmcblk0p2
Filesystem mounted or opened exclusively by another program?
8
[!] Mounting ext partitions as ext3.
mount: mounting /dev/block/mmcblk0p2 on /system/sd failed: Device or resource busy
[!!] Mounting ext partition as ext3 failed.
[!] Mounting ext partition as ext2.
mount: mounting /dev/block/mmcblk0p2 on /system/sd failed: Device or resource busy
[!!] Mounting ext partition as ext2 failed.
[!!] Can't use Apps2sd....
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Any idea what I'm doing wrong? I would really like to move some of this to the large SD card and free up the phone for phone stuff.
Also How dose this effect phone memory use if at all? I would like to maximize usable memory for apps to run in as well as allow the phone to run as fast and reliably as possible.
Still looking for an answer. I can not get a2sd working.
With xtr you have to wipe then flash the rom then boot up and set up your phone but don't download any apps....then go back to recovery and flash the rest like stock apps then reboot and let the phone do its thing then back to recovery and then flash a2sd on then reboot and finish setting up your phone....I encountered that too after flashing then flashed the other modules before turning phone on. Does that make sense?
Do everything one at a time with a restart in between, correct?
indie1138 said:
I'll ask this here as it seems to be on topic.
The info below was a real help in getting me straightened out on this thanks.
OK, so I have wiped the phone and partioned the SD card but A2SD still not working, my ROM says it will work, when I do a ADB check of A2sd app I get this...
C:\AndroidSDK\android-sdk-windows\tools>adb shell
# a2sd check
a2sd check
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Starting xtr init scripts for a2sd and memory at 07-28-2010 01:38:45
setting variables from default init.apps2sd.conf file in /system/etc/
varialbe capture - xtr.a2sd.data.active false
varialbe capture - xtr.a2sd.apps.active true
varialbe capture - xtr.a2sd.dalvikcache.active true
varialbe capture - xtr.swap.active false
varialbe capture - xtr.swap.swpto swppart
varialbe capture - xtr.swap.swappiness 30
[*] Check for ext partition and move files between /data/ and /system/sd/ as per init.apps2sd.conf s
ettings
[ ] Searching for Mount Point...
[ ] Mount point found..no further action required.
[!] Ext partition found.
[ ] Checking Ext partition...
e2fsck 1.40.8 (13-Mar-2008)
/system/bin/e2fsck: Device or resource busy while trying to open /dev/block/mmcblk0p2
Filesystem mounted or opened exclusively by another program?
8
[!] Mounting ext partitions as ext3.
mount: mounting /dev/block/mmcblk0p2 on /system/sd failed: Device or resource busy
[!!] Mounting ext partition as ext3 failed.
[!] Mounting ext partition as ext2.
mount: mounting /dev/block/mmcblk0p2 on /system/sd failed: Device or resource busy
[!!] Mounting ext partition as ext2 failed.
[!!] Can't use Apps2sd....
#
Any idea what I'm doing wrong? I would really like to move some of this to the large SD card and free up the phone for phone stuff.
Also How dose this effect phone memory use if at all? I would like to maximize usable memory for apps to run in as well as allow the phone to run as fast and reliably as possible.
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Did you move ext 2 to ext 3? What allocations did you make? 512 mb for apps? It's been a while since I've done this so it's no longer fresh on my mind.
Why not install one of the Froyo roms? You don't have to format the sd (or do anything special with it) for apps2sd to work. In fact, if your sd is partitioned now, the rom will ask you if you'd like to reformat it at the first boot (which removes the partition for you). The only catch with these roms (or at least KaosFroyo) is you can't move system apps to the sd card (yet) and any app that you use widgets with or apps such as home launchers, texting, etc should be saved in internal memory or you'll have errors each time you usb mount or reboot. I've got a lot of apps installed (many on my internal for the reason listed above) and I'm only at about 35% internal storage. It's a quick rom too.
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I am using DamageR Rom and it has DamagedConfig but I can't get any of the apps to my sd. I don't know what to do. I've been looking around for the answer and I just can't figure it out. The creator said to look for it on one of the a2sd threads but I just can't get it right.
indie1138 said:
I'll ask this here as it seems to be on topic.
The info below was a real help in getting me straightened out on this thanks.
OK, so I have wiped the phone and partioned the SD card but A2SD still not working, my ROM says it will work, when I do a ADB check of A2sd app I get this...
C:\AndroidSDK\android-sdk-windows\tools>adb shell
# a2sd check
a2sd check
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Starting xtr init scripts for a2sd and memory at 07-28-2010 01:38:45
setting variables from default init.apps2sd.conf file in /system/etc/
varialbe capture - xtr.a2sd.data.active false
varialbe capture - xtr.a2sd.apps.active true
varialbe capture - xtr.a2sd.dalvikcache.active true
varialbe capture - xtr.swap.active false
varialbe capture - xtr.swap.swpto swppart
varialbe capture - xtr.swap.swappiness 30
[*] Check for ext partition and move files between /data/ and /system/sd/ as per init.apps2sd.conf s
ettings
[ ] Searching for Mount Point...
[ ] Mount point found..no further action required.
[!] Ext partition found.
[ ] Checking Ext partition...
e2fsck 1.40.8 (13-Mar-2008)
/system/bin/e2fsck: Device or resource busy while trying to open /dev/block/mmcblk0p2
Filesystem mounted or opened exclusively by another program?
8
[!] Mounting ext partitions as ext3.
mount: mounting /dev/block/mmcblk0p2 on /system/sd failed: Device or resource busy
[!!] Mounting ext partition as ext3 failed.
[!] Mounting ext partition as ext2.
mount: mounting /dev/block/mmcblk0p2 on /system/sd failed: Device or resource busy
[!!] Mounting ext partition as ext2 failed.
[!!] Can't use Apps2sd....
#
Any idea what I'm doing wrong? I would really like to move some of this to the large SD card and free up the phone for phone stuff.
Also How dose this effect phone memory use if at all? I would like to maximize usable memory for apps to run in as well as allow the phone to run as fast and reliably as possible.
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Looks like you are on one of my ROMs in which case there is a good write up in the 1st post of both my ROM threads that should get you going
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Download here - app2sd.ext4(modified 3.1.11)
Or if you want both, apps and dalvik-cache on SD - download here - app2sd.dc2sd.ext4
First of all make backup in xRecovery
Install app2sd through xRecovery - install custom zip
ext2 or ext3 or ext4 partition on SDcard needed
After app2sd installed, don´t turn the phone on without SD card with installed apps inserted, until it is really necessary
First boot after installation takes longer, depending on the amount of installed apps
If you make backup with xRecovery after installation -
- your personal data and setting of your apps will be backed up
- installed apps will no longer be backed up, but still remaining in the ext partition on SD card
If some app won´t work correctly, please reinstall the app from Market or from the file browser (rootexplorer) - you can find your apps in /system/sd/app directory
Compatible with JIT?
Yes, it is.
peetr_ said:
Download here - app2sd.ext4
Install through xRecovery - install custom zip
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Could u upload the file on megaupload.com
Thanks,...
Ok... now it´s on megaupload.
Installed it, how can i check it? This is my first app2sd try
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In rootexplorer, /data/app - shows used and remaining space, added together it should be size of your ext partition.
Ok at first i didnt have a ext2 partition.
Now i have formated my sd card and app2sd seems to waork, my problem is after installing the uptade.zip my phone reboots and at first it shows all the apps in menu then they dissapear, i think theyre transfered to sd card. and then i can do nothing just have the standart apps, appbrain doeasnt works, cant start root explorer etc... but all m apps appera in the menu for deinstallation. Hope you can help me
EDIT//
after another restart everything seems to work fine
I am glad to hear that
Works well with my previous ext2 partition.
I already had app2sd working, and it still works this way.
I'm now trying a new sdcard. I formatted an ext4 partition in ubuntu, but the phone enters into an eternal loop. Don't know why, but it seams that it is not recognizing the partition.
Any Ideas?
Regards
Use ext3,for mini is better - stable
I made ext4 partition making first ext3 and then ext4 manually in xrecovery through adb with this tutorial http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=534714 and its stable.
But maybe ext3 is faster with our kernel. Dont know, didnt compared.
peetr_ said:
Ok... now it´s on megaupload.
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Thanks brader.....
This sounds awesome but does this mean that I can have apps on ext2 + ext 3 which means double the amount of apps?
NO.On ext3 is better performance.
No, but you can double the amount of partition size
Nice so say I've doubled it, will it increase the amount of apps I can put on my mini? just want to know a bit more about this
peetr_ said:
Download here - app2sd.ext4
Install through xRecovery - install custom zip
ext 2,3 or 4 partition on SDcard needed
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THANK YOU VERY MUCH !!!
now i have a question, i got a 1gb ext2 partition, would it be better when i format it in ext3 or ext4 ? i dont know wich class the microsd card is, its a 8gb....
I have ext4 but few people said ext3 has better performance.
I had no time yet, to try ext3.
I think 1 GB is too much, because there are still some data, that are stored in internal memory and when you run out of internal memory, remaining place in ext partition is unused.
500 MB is enough, this is not high-end phone and too many apps means more slowness and less stability, i think.
M
peetr_ said:
I have ext4 but few people said ext3 has better performance.
I had no time yet, to try ext3.
I think 1 GB is too much, because there are still some data, that are stored in internal memory and when you run out of internal memory, remaining place in ext partition is unused.
500 MB is enough, this is not high-end phone and too many apps means more slowness and less stability, i think.
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Can I skip doing ext2 just make ext3 n 4..then intall the zip file using recovery?to make partition ext3 or 4 using same method of make partition ext2?
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I have a few questions, if you are so nice of answering me, i almost have my target config but i have a few doubts,well i have done all of this:
I did partition from the clockworkmod and do this:
From clockwork to install partition with swap to ceiling and minimum 1024 of ext i moved to sd dtapps2sd-2.7.5.3-beta04-signed.zip in the sd enter recovery (cwm) again to go to advanced unmount system, unmount sd ext and next did install the zip
Next gone to start mobile to put in sd a2sdgui and to install, a2sdgui 0.91
Gone to the terminal and write first su and next a2sd install
Later went to a2sdgui dalvik cache on sd ext,etc.
Then I did a new backup of since I stay the system with clockwork just in case
And finally moved my copy of safety of the sd that tape-worm in my PC to the sd again
Dont now if installing the script from the recovery I have to give him to mount system and to mount sd or mount sdext or not for that in adjustments cyanogen he says to me that I do not have expansion to sorrow say to me a2sdgui that if then also I am interested in knowing ifi have to install a2sd.ext4.update.zip or from the commands spending to ext 3 and then to ext 4 from the commands, since the amon ra is not for the galaxy ace or I believe it (if you know that say to me) and 4extrecovery either.
This way i dont know if my sd turned to ext4 before installing the package, which I did was to give him to the command in terminal him a2sd convert-ext4, but clearly the whole configuration at least those those were linked of system to the sd not works, this way so then I did a restore from last backup done after install the script, other question is why when i wrote in terminal a2sd lowmem-ultimate, the change did but when reboot the phone is a2sd lowmem default? I spent hours reading forums but for the poor galaxy ace,there are not much explications of this process.
Sorry if my english is bad,is not my language
Pd finally Ive found an script that converts sd ext automatically into ext4,but i have other question in post3
jusr sharing my experience..
i'm using Grif cyanogen.
also darktremor a2sd.
my card converted into ext4 partition using my pc. using mini tool partition app which tell your partition format.
i've issue when converting from ext3 to ext4 via dta2sd.. bootloop happened..
basically cwm recovery 4.0.0.9 format my sd-ext card into ext3 not ext4... so i had to do it manually via PC.
last thing... sorry i can't understand the point of your curiosity... pardon me.
thank you. Ive found an script that converts sd ext automatically into ext4 and install a2sd auto as well its name is DT-CM7-2.7.5.2-EXT4-signed.zip. But i think that kernel overclocked cm-7.1-oc-kernel-2.6.35.7-perf-CL562111.zip of my ace not support swap because when i do a2sd check in terminal show this Swap - [ ] Partition not present or no swap support.[*] Swap does not start.
,but in a2sdgui show swap is on, and when change in this app swappines to 75 is still this value,but when reboot the phone back to a2sdgui and show 30 forever in swappines. (otherwise in a2sd check show correctly that sd is en ext4)
Do you know some kernel for s ace and cyanogenmod that support overclock and swap?
Thanks for possible reply.
anyone knows the answer of my question?? xD
yhazarus said:
anyone knows the answer of my question?? xD
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I wouldn't recommend swap to anyone anyway
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yhazarus said:
Do you know some kernel for s ace and cyanogenmod that support overclock and swap?
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see here for oc kernel http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=18285271&postcount=1
I think swap is active by default if you have create it before install a2sd..
hi yal
my internal memory have about 40mb left and is startting to get low ..
so is there a way to increase it ? i use tita backup to move apps but there still traces of bytes left ...i have about 60apps / games and themes ...so any help?
Look for "Link2Sd" in the market that's the easiest way I think.
Greetings !
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link2sd needs partition sd card yes? how do i partition it by the way?
Flash cm7 and use s2e ..after that ull be trying to find apps to fill the memory but u will never be able to fill it cause even if u have 130apps (like i had) it uses ONLY 50 MB ..reamaning goes to sd ext..u can partition ur sd card using CWM5/CWM4...
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Link2SD:
What is needed:
- Root Permission
- The second partition on the SD Card, and both MUST PRIMARY
The first partition is the default storage of data on the SDcard. The second partition (which will be created) is a partition for storage applications for Link2sd.
download "MiniTool Partition Wizard Home Edition" on the PC, then plug the sdcard in the PC (u can directly use the phone, or card reader). by using this program, agan no need to format, partition, or delete data in the beginning, to create a new partition.
Install and open minitool, select the drive which will be partitioned sdcard, select resize the unallocated area. for PRIMARY, NOT logical. Free partition size is up. klo above 2GB FAT32 file system should pake. FAT32 support is generally on all phones. APPLY, and then turn on the phone.
(for more secure data back up anyway in the SD Card)
- Install Link2sd, have mounted, select FAT32, restart again and Tada!! Applications can be moved to SD, ga who need to use complicated script
Good luck. and must have successfully ...
Good Tutorial !
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is there a difference between s2e and apps2sd? i used link2sd before on my old w8 (forgot how to partition now ) but it's quite unstable since apps constantly force crahses
oh oh ! can i partition using cwm ? like this
http://acetips.wordpress.com/2011/10/03/how-to-partition-your-sd-card/
i don't dare to use yet since i fear it will screw my phone
Do NOT use ClockWorkMod !!!
You can flash ClockWorkMod Recovery ,from where you can partition your Sd Card.
For cwm recovery there is no root needed,just flash it from stock recovery.
I hope that helped
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oh ok then so i reboot to cwm then partition?
Yes, under the "advanced" tab
Select the Size of your 2nd Partition and 0mb for cache (not needed)
Remember that all your data from SD Card will be deleted !
Then reboot your Phone and start link2SD. When you´re asked about 2nd partition format, choose ext2 (I hope, I didn´t use this for ages!) If you get an error, it was the wrong format
Link2SD will ask you for a reboot and after that you can start to move your apps.
One Question, the build-in option to move apps is not enough ? I am not using so many apps, so I really don´t know.
Greetings!
Hi.
I was trying to do a ext4 conversion with CWM but without succeed because CMW fails backing up /system
It doesn't hang, it simply says
"backing up files... backup failed! not enough space?"
I have 50 MB free on internal memory (not RAM ).
When doing a full backup, CWM says "Error whyle making a backup image of /system!"
Do You guys have any ideas? Is there a log somewhere?
If can be usefull : I'm using CF-root 3.7 b84 on stock 2.3.6 KT7 , and a "battery mod" made with UOT KITCHEN.
its clear ... you don´t have enough memory in your SD CARD take everything you dont need and try again.
50mb id not enough to backup system partition.. clean sd before doing conversion
I have 50 MB free in internal memory. In the SD I have 8GB free...
the backup goes into SD Card not phone memory. Is your card partioned?
Yes, I have a partition with FAT32 filesystem, 14 GB, and a sd-ext with EXT4 fs, 2 GB.
it may be because of that try doing it with another sd card.
Please post the output of this command in the terminal.
Code:
busybox df -h
unfortunately I was advised to do a "fix permissione" from recovery ... This seems had compromise the fw. I had to reflash it, now I'm enjoying the time with reconfiguring everything -_- , because ... I did not have a backup, of course...