Hi all,
I use a V10E stock ROM (2.2.2), rooted. I am running out of space, despite using Move2SD Enabler, and Froyo App2SD. So, I have been reading for a while now about DarkTremor App2SD and Link2SD.
Has anyone used DarkTremor a2sd on a stock ROM before?
How does it perform in comparison to Link2SD?
The problem with Link2SD is that it does not move the application data to the ext partition. I have about 170+ apps installed, so they have tons of app data.
What do you guys recommend?
I have a follow up question
what's the difference between the two?
Dr.Alani said:
The problem with Link2SD is that it does not move the application data to the ext partition. I have about 170+ apps installed, so they have tons of app data.
What do you guys recommend?
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Neither does dt's a2sd. If you are really running out of space with those, the only option left is ungaze's data2sd which moves entire /data partition. It is quite experimental and the author is MIA at the moment.
Maybe you should just download something like CacheMate first and clean up the cruft? I have 200+ apps and 100+MB left on internal storage.
I don't think use DT A2SD on a stock ROM.
I'm using Link2SD (not stock ROM) and so far it's going pretty well. I have well over 50 apps installed and the internal memory stayed the same, at 153 MB free.
Thank you guys for the prompt reply.
doktornotor said:
Neither does dt's a2sd. If you are really running out of space with those, the only option left is ungaze's data2sd which moves entire /data partition. It is quite experimental and the author is MIA at the moment.
Maybe you should just download something like CacheMate first and clean up the cruft? I have 200+ apps and 100+MB left on internal storage.
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I use cachemate on daily basis. And still the same.
I had a GT540 before and I used something called autorootapp2sd by joe.stone. It gave me the choice of which folders to move to the ext partition (dalvik-cache, apps, apps/data,..etc). But this used to work on 2.1, so it can mess up with 2.2.
DT a2sd doesnt work on stock roms. Link2sd works fine.
mihir287 said:
DT a2sd doesnt work on stock roms. Link2sd works fine.
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Thank you. This answers my question.
Dr.Alani said:
...The problem with Link2SD is that it does not move the application data to the ext partition....
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Link2SD does do this, but not by default. You can select which apps for Link2SD to affect. The reason why is that some apps and widgets you DONT want moved to the SD or they stop functioning properly.
I'm running Link2SD on stock LGP509T (optimus T) with Froyo 2.2
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internal memory becoming short even after moving all the downloaded apps to sd card..... do any body have any solution....????
Did you clean the cache from the browser and other apps ?
Even if you move apps to the sdcard through Apps2SD, Android still installs stuff to the phone's internal storage for the dalvik cache and Using something like Link2SD with a partitioned memory card will solve this.
If you use Link2SD, DO NOT use Apps2SD of anykind. they are counterproductive.
The LG509P Optimus T only has 200MB internal storage.
I use an 8GB card partitioned with a 512MB ext2 partition for Link2SD. With all the apps I have installed (about 35-40), my internal phone storage is only using 55mb or so, with everything else going to the card automatically through Link2SD.
Clean browser & facebook or other apps cache and data.
create an partition on your device and download a2sd gui from market and flash darktremor a2sd script via recovery...then reboot and open a2sd gui app and select app on sd...in the dalvik cache tab select move cache to sd-ext.
links are here:
for a2sd gui:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=12069632#post12069632
and for the script: kindly search google.
hit the thanks button if I have helped you.
here is the script which is working on my phone
please check if your rom supports it...I dunno which ones do..but the forum and some google search might help..
hit the thanks button if i have helped you.
Link2Sd requires no special script or custom recovery for install or rom checking. All you need is a partitioned sd card, and to download the app from the market.
Guys which one is better installing apps2sd script of link2sd?
sajjan said:
here is the script which is working on my phone
please check if your rom supports it...I dunno which ones do..but the forum and some google search might help..
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Use this it fixes everything
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Somyab said:
Guys which one is better installing apps2sd script of link2sd?
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With link2sd you have a GUI and a choice what to move to SD. With apps2sd, everything is moved, no choice, no GUI. Decide for yourself.
how much of memory does links2sd free ??? with data2sd my internal memory is 140 mb free...yeah its a little cumbersome but once done no worries...
sajjan said:
how much of memory does links2sd free ??? with data2sd my internal memory is 140 mb free...yeah its a little cumbersome but once done no worries...
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Uhm... Depends on how many apps you move, surprisingly You can move the app, dalvik cache and libs (manually or automatically, all configurable).
navin.shah said:
internal memory becoming short even after moving all the downloaded apps to sd card..... do any body have any solution....????
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thats because your dalvik-cache is on phone..
NOTE: SOme ppl report that phone gets a little slower with dalvik-cache on sd..
try this
open terminal
type "su"
then u get a # prompt
execute this "a2sd cachesdreset"
Phone wil reboot and it might TAKE a while in rebuilind dalvik-cache
..you have a lot of free space in phone now..Check it
maximum free memory
well but whats the maximum memory free..
I dont see any harm in moving everything at one to the extention...i am too lazy and prefer shifting everything at once
Dude just follow the steps everything is automated..You will get arnd 150~160mb free after its done..
I've got about 35-40 apps on my phone, using a Class 4 8GB sd card, and my phone has 155mb free. there are some things you don't want to move through Link2SD (such as desktop widgets) or they dont work.
im a newbie.... can you tell me how to partition the sd card......
Dude install custom recovery(I m using AMonra2.2.1) ..Then boot into the recovery and select Partition Sd card ..Select all upgrade options one by one and settle for ext4..And
these options will partition
swap=0
ext=512
fat=rest
using rom manager is another alternative...use the values as given above by sarfaraz
I have the froyo final installed. The problem that happens is the delay to restart the applications when I turn on my phone. Usually one minute or more for all icons to open the main menu from LG. Most applications are installed on my card and still am low on memory on the phone, only 30mb. I'm using an application to move the phone card that is pro APPS 2 SD. I have installed the Gemini that also moves the applications. My card is not partitioned. What is the solution to the phone beginning faster and have more free memory the phone? Every application when I install on the phone says low memory. I have micro sd sandisk 16gb class 4.
i also had that problem, now i fresh flashed devoid and use darktremors a2sd script, everything starts up very fast...
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i also had that problem, now i fresh flashed devoid and use darktremors a2sd script, everything starts up very fast...
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You mean use the INTERACTIVE DATA2SD MOD? Just do partition and the flash card with this application? No need to install anything, everything is moved to the 512MB partition?
landeiro said:
You mean use the INTERACTIVE DATA2SD MOD? Just do partition and the flash card with this application? No need to install anything, everything is moved to the 512MB partition?
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u need to do a fresh flash of rom since u install move2sd enabler....
Im using a2sd not d2sd...........
i dunno about the slow start but this might help for freeing up memory:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1121180
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Do a fresh install of devoid froyo final,after dat flash wid franco kernel den zram nd den flash wid a2sd make sure u hv partitioned before procedding for a2sd..
ccdreadcc said:
u need to do a fresh flash of rom since u install move2sd enabler....
Im using a2sd not d2sd...........
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Somyab said:
Do a fresh install of devoid froyo final,after dat flash wid franco kernel den zram nd den flash wid a2sd make sure u hv partitioned before procedding for a2sd..
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Where I find and install the A2SD? If I install Link2sd not solve my problem after partition?
i used this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=719164
latest beta 4
im not having any problems but some ppl having problems, im not use whats there problem..
its ur choice to choose between links2sd and apps2sd
ccdreadcc said:
i used this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=719164
latest beta 4
im not having any problems but some ppl having problems, im not use whats there problem..
its ur choice to choose between links2sd and apps2sd
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What is the difference between them? For example datasd and apps2sd you have to do flash. The link2sd you download the program in the market.
i think widgets cant me moved on sd card via links2sd...while in a2sd you can move everything ....even widgets ...they work as the phone assumes that the partition created is added to the internal memory...
sajjan said:
i think widgets cant me moved on sd card via links2sd...while in a2sd you can move everything ....even widgets ...they work as the phone assumes that the partition created is added to the internal memory...
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wow man, thanks!
I have found in the X8 forum this actually someone said that he is doing it even for the x10 mini. Has anybody any clue about this, if it's being prepared for our phones?. For those who don't understand the princip, it's all about moving the data files of each program to the mem card.
If you use a Cyanogenmod based rom S2E from the Market will do the same thing
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If you use a Cyanogenmod based rom S2E from the Market will do the same thing
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Woow that's really true, thanks. How can i start to use it, because all the items are greyed out. do i need to create a second partition in ext3/4?
If you have 2.2 or above (froyo or gingerbread) its native (a2sd), and with Eclair you can use Link2SD or some scripts to achieve something similar... I use Link2SD and a second (FAT) partition on SD, but have used Froyo and Ginger and A2sd native always worked (could move some apps in app manager).
Yes you need.
If you use native option, apps are moved partially to the fat part of sd.
If you use a2e or link2sd entire apps are moved to ext partition.
Link2sd is able to use a second fat partition.
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If i use ext4 will it support better speeds? Then apps will load faster, will it have an effect?
Ungaze Data2sd Problem
Hi all,
Currently I'm using the Ungaze Data2sd with the ext2 partition ready. when I reboot it shows plenty of internal space which app2sd and link2sd doesn't make it for. However, whenever I downloaded apps and reboot the phone, those apps were gone. Can anyone help me with such problem?
good morning,
my ace has 233 ginger installed, rooted.
I always used titanium back to move apps from telephone memory to SD.
I just discovered that linksd makes the same thing.
Reading around it seems the link2sd move completely the applications leaving only the link in the internal memory, but I don't know if titanium makes the same.
I'm wondering Which are the differences between these two methods and which is the best program to move applications?
thanks
I use Titanium Backup to move to SD and it must transfer the files to SD and leaves a link on the internal because amount of ram available increases on the internal drive.
I have had no issues with it.
Baracs said:
I use Titanium Backup to move to SD and it must transfer the files to SD and leaves a link on the internal because amount of ram available increases on the internal drive.
I have had no issues with it.
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Ram?
noboddy has tested both the applications to understand which is the best one?
I think titanium makes a mount point for each moved app, and link2sd a symbolic link. Dunno what's better though. I would say... Test it in performance, comparability and memory usage...
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I have the same question bro. Did you get the answer yet??
I've using the Titanium Backup feature but seems almost everyone "love" link2sd, so it has to have something different I guees.
Titanium Backup move to SD = Android move to SD
Herpderp Adreno + Tegra.
EmoBoiix3 said:
Titanium Backup move to SD = Android move to SD
Herpderp Adreno + Tegra.
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Hey thanks. That means is "not that usefull" as Link2SD right?
Seems I'll have to try it then.
Any problems with it?
coluichepensa said:
good morning,
my ace has 233 ginger installed, rooted.
I always used titanium back to move apps from telephone memory to SD.
I just discovered that linksd makes the same thing.
Reading around it seems the link2sd move completely the applications leaving only the link in the internal memory, but I don't know if titanium makes the same.
I'm wondering Which are the differences between these two methods and which is the best program to move applications?
thanks
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I just install S2E and then restore all my apps using Titanium Backup. S2E installs them in the SD automatically so I don't have to stop to batch move them so the SD.
Titanium uses the older method in which apps are stored on the FAT partition and mounted, link2sd needs a second ext4/3 partition and simlinks each app. link2sd method is better as it doesn't need to wait to mount on first login. Titanium leaves dalvik cache on internal, link2sd moves it to ext partition and so it saves more space. s2e and a2sd is similar to link2sd but they symlink the whole folder, which is less flexible but easier to manage.
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You can use other software
iandol said:
... link2sd needs a second ext4/3 partition and simlinks each app. link2sd method is better as it doesn't need to wait to mount on first login. ...
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And that's exactly the problem with link2sd: it runs late. So the apps it links to aren't available while the sdcard is scanned for icons and file paths. Consequently it often (ie. always in my case!) has to restart or "soft boot" the device, which is annoying to say the least. I even had some unusable apps that couldn't take the fuzz. All probs repaired easily, but then, why bother? I kept the 500MB ext2 partition, though, might come in handy some day.
I suggest using ext2 as a general rule: ext3/ext4 are created with a log by default. This log carries changes to any data on disk and is flushed out from time to time by a special kernel thread. While this can speed operation and even safe guard against data corruption it is also unsuitable for flash storage and puts load on the wear levelling block driver beneath it _if there is one_! Now ext3/ext4 can be created and mounted without a log, but you'd have to trust other peoples/devs judgement to get this right. Not a problem with ext2. Ext4 is really fast and reliable, but with flash the bottleneck is elsewhere.
Samsung Galaxy Ace GT-S5830
EmoBoiix3 said:
Titanium Backup move to SD = Android move to SD
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Exactly.
I use both the apps, and you can make them working togheter for the best backup - restore experience on our SGA:
simply do this:
1) set autolink option "on" and install location option to "external" within Link2SD before installing the apps, all will be linked to SD automatically.
2) set "restore backups to ..." option to "Internal storage" within Titanium backup before restoring.
Once you do this, apps restored with titanium will be auto linked.
WARNING: don't link app like launchers (and related, like theme) or keyboards.
Hm, I've not had those problems with link2sd. I do agree that s2e method is simpler and less prone to possible errors; a sym linked dir doesn't need a service to relink per application as link2sd does. And I agree that if you are unsure about disabling journaling on ext4, then ext2 is a better default. Annoyingly sd-ext seems to mount as ext3 by default, so I manually edited init.d to mount as ext4 and removed journaling.
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pourya-man said:
You can use other software
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True. Who has used Norton Utility Manager?
after updating my lg o1 to 2.3.3 i think my internal phone memory becomes less then it was before. so is there any way to increase my internal phone memory.?
is it possible after rooting the phone.?
matty9898 said:
after updating my lg o1 to 2.3.3 i think my internal phone memory becomes less then it was before. so is there any way to increase my internal phone memory.?
is it possible after rooting the phone.?
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Use a custom rom. Mik_os CM 7 is a great deal.
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i tried data to sd by ungaze and ap2sd of darktremor but nothing seems to work with stock 2.3.3. So only way is to use a custom rom.
hey use mik's cm7 ROM... it's much better than the stock one and use dt a2sd script.. it would be best option for you....
It depends which partition is full - if it's the /system partition - you should get rid of some system apps, ringtones in /media/audio and similar stuff and if it's the /data partition - use the Cache2sd mod or try an a2sd script (The standart Android a2sd method works good, you won't need to repartition SD card, simply try to move apps from Titanium Backup (This option is sometimes unavaliable in Settings > Applications > Application Management).
But still, I reccomend CM7.
Create an ext partition ..get link2sd from market ...
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Yes, try and use Link2sd