For those users experiencing problems with low user space this is an ideal solution:
Requirements:
Clockworkmod Recovery 2.5.1.2 from here
1024MB free space on SD Card
init.d support
Instructions:
PART-1(Create Partition):
1)First backup the contents of your SD Card(Very IMP!!!)
2)Reboot in recovery mode.
3)Select the "advanced->Partition SD Card" item, next select size for your Apps2SD partition (1024MB recommended), next select 0 as size of swap partition.
4)This fill format your SD Card and create a EXT2 partition of 1024mb.
5)After the partitioning will be done select "Reboot system now" and the system will restart.
6)You can now restore your SD Card contents.
PART-2(Install DT A2SD):
[Not required for ROMs preinstalled with A2SD]
1)Download the A2SD package from here and store it in the root of your SD Card
2)Reboot into recovery and flash the package.(No need to wipe DATA or CACHE just flash directly)
3)Restart the phone
PART-3(DTA2SD usage):
You can type the a2sd commands on the terminal emulator.(Recommended)
Just go to terminal emulator and type:
>su
>a2sd help
to see the list of commands.
Or you can download A2SDGUI from the market which is a GUI for the DTA2SD script.
Misc Points:
1)Convert the partition to EXT3(Better than EXT2):
Go to terminal emulator and type:
>su
>a2sd convert-ext3
There is an option to convert to EXT4 but DO NOT use it because the clockworkmod recovery does not support EXT4 partition and you wont be able to Format/Backup/Restore
the SD-EXT partition
2)DATA2SD:
DATA2SD is a beta feature which moves the Moves /data/data to the SD-EXT partiton
This saves a lot of space!!
For more INFO go here
hi
to my knowledge on what i have read on the same . Apps2sd will not work on stock rom u need a custom kernel like the one tj_styles has given us to make apps2sd work
correct me if im wrong
If you follow the instructions A2SD should work on any ROM with init.d support
S6102dxld3
mb-14 said:
If you follow the instructions A2SD should work on any ROM with init.d support
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Which better DATA2SD or A2SD Darktremor to free internal memory ?
How do I know if my ROM support init.d or not ?
My Phone original ROM No Model GT-S6102 Android version 2.3.6
Baseband Version S6102DXLD3 Kernel version 2.6.35.7 [email protected]#1
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Darktremor A2SD version 2.7 Update 3r1 (2010-06-26)
18 Roms install with Darktremor A2SD across 6 different Android phones.
Now there's a guide to apply Darktremor A2SD to the new Froyo builds for Nexus One: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=711621
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Note: 2.7 update 3r1 fixes an issue where dalvik-cache was automatically loading to the SD card on boot. This may have been causing issues with some of the roms out there (especially Blue Echo 2.1.4). Thanks to Papa Smurf151 and Flipzmode for bringing this to my attention.
2.7 update 3r1 also has a2sd functions moved to launcha2sd...this program runs under bash instead of sh. This will help with roms that have issues where the open bracket on an IF statement is treated as a command rather than a condition ( [: not found )
Features for 2.7 update 3:
2.7 update 3 is all about dalvik-cache.
I noticed that some rom developers have been putting their dalvik-cache onto the /cache partition. This partition is a large (usually as large as the /data partition) that is mostly unused (I'm sure it is needed for installs, etc). I've taken that idea and applied it to Darktremor A2SD.
If you are running a rom that has uses the cache partition to store dalvik-cache, this update will not force it to move back to the internal storage.
It introduces new algorithms to detect dalvik-cache on cache partition. It also adds two new options:
a2sd cachepart - Moves the dalvik-cache to the cache partition
a2sd cachesd - Moves the dalvik-cache to the SD card (same as a2sd cache...eventually, a2sd cache will be deprecated).
If you experience boot loops when you move the dalvik-cache to the cache partition, go into adb shell while the phone is boot looping and run the following commands:
a2sd nocache (if you want to put your dalvik-cache on your internal storage) or a2sd cachesd (if you want to put your dalvik-cache on your SD card)
a2sd resetcache (this clears the dalvik-cache and reboots)
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If you are using Modaco's ROM, Darktremor A2SD isn't guaranteed to work with this rom. I'm investigating as to why, but keep in mind that if the phone goes into a bootloop, restore your phone via Nandroid. If you are submitting a problem to me when using Modaco ROM, include a logcat when the phone first boots. This will help me try to identify the issue and possibly release a workaround update.
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Do a nandroid backup first of your working ROM. This is in case you find a bug (or run into an issue) and have to reload your phone.
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If you are visiting the Hero CDMA forums and you use another Android-based phone, I encourage you to try the Darktremor A2SD on your phone. I would like to expand this program beyond the Hero CDMA if possible.
Look in the credits below to see the Roms that have been tested.
Here's the program:
2.7 Update 3r1 - http://www.darktremor.info/files/a2sd/a2sd-2.7-update3r1-signed.zip
Requirement: An ext2, ext3, or ext4 partition on your SD Card and a custom Rom that supports Apps2SD or A2SD
A2SD will not work on stock HTC Rom as stock roms do not have any method of launching A2SD in the boot image (unless they have been modified to work with A2SD). Try one of the many custom roms available if you want to use A2SD.
What is this?
A2SD (also known as Apps2SD) is a script that runs when you phone boots. Many of the ROM developers include the script in one form or another. Originally based on Cyanogen's Apps2SD, this script will allow a user to free up more storage space on their phone.
How does it do it? It uses an ext2, ext3 or ext4 partition (if one exists) to move all your free and purchased apps (not core apps) to the ext2/ext/ext4 partition on your SD card. It also tricks Android into thinking it is storing your programs in the internal storage space by linking the install directories (/data/app and /data/app-private) to similar directories on the sd card.
Current roms that have Darktremor A2SD built in:
Note: Be careful when choosing a rom. Flash a rom not designed for your phone and you may brick it.
I'm not responsible for bricked phones due to wrong rom flashed. Flash at your own risk.
Fresh Rom 2.1.2 (CDMA Hero) - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=681856
FreshToast 2.1 (CDMA Hero) - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=683746
Sprint 2.1 Stock ROM (CDMA Hero) - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=703267
ZenEXP 0.9.6.2 (CDMA Hero) - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=666967
Buufed 1.7.2 (CDMA Hero) - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=689142
Blue Echo 2.1.5 (CDMA Hero) - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=699975
HoneyBun v.3 (CDMA Hero) - http://forum.androidcentral.com/htc-hero-roms-hacks/14674-honeybun-v1-based-off-official-ruu.html
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ZenExp Eris Expresso Rev 7 (HTC Eris) - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=688687
Fresh Rom 2.1.1 for Eris (HTC Eris) - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=674170
Buufed 1.7.2 for Eris (HTC Eris) - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=690902
Eris Lightning 3.02 (HTC Eris) - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=675957
Evil Eris 2.0.1 (HTC Eris) - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=650302
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Fresh Evo 0.3 (HTC Evo) - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=700448
Supersonic 2.0 (HTC Evo) - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=698594
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Daguu Espresso Rom v1.2 (GSM Hero) - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=693069
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Kang-o-rama 0.9 Froyo ROM (Nexus One) - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=6973422
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Pulse Oscillation Rom R7B (T-Mobile Pulse) - http://android.modaco.com/content/t...daco-com/309811/pulse-2-1-oscillation-rom-r7/
FLB-Mod (T-Mobile Pulse) - http://android.modaco.com/content/t...sed-vanilla-ish-rom-with-tweaks/#entry1303318
Note: T-Mobile Pulse is made by Huawei, which puts this as the first phone outside the HTC phones that Darktremor A2SD works on. There's hope for the Samsung Moment yet.
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I'm may have left some off this list. If your rom isn't on this list, send me a PM with the name and location (thread) so I know how to properly catalog it.
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To find out all the features you can do with Darktremor A2SD, type /system/bin/a2sd help in the phone's terminal shell (or adb shell).
HOW TO INSTALL:
Since you are flashing this version to your phone, do a nandroid backup of your phone before starting these instructions. Also, it is preferred you use RA 1.6.2 Recovery or Godspeed Recovery (there may be issues with earlier recovery versions...I am checking this out).
1. Download the program above.
2. Determine if you have setup your SD Card with an ext partition
If you have setup your SD card already (existing users of A2SD...any version):
a. Copy the program to your SD card. One way of doing that is to use ADB by typing this command:
adb push a2sd-2.7-3r1-signed.zip /sdcard/a2sd-2.7-3r1-signed.zip
b. Reboot into recovery
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If you have not setup your SD card (for those new to A2SD):
a. BACKUP YOUR SD CARD TO YOUR COMPUTER. Can't stress this enough, as partitioning will wipe the entire card.
b. Reboot into recovery
c. In Android System Recovery, select Partition sdcard
d. In the Partition sdcard menu, select Partition SD
e. Follow the instructions on the phone to partition your SD card. You can optionally set a swap file while you are partitioning your SD card.
f. In the Partition sdcard menu, select SD:ext2 to ext3. Follow the instructions on the screen.
g. Only perform this step if you want ext4 and your ROM supports it: In the partition sdcard menu, select SD:ext3 to ext4. Follow the instructions on the sdcard.
h. Press the back button on the phone to go back to the main menu.
i. Put the A2SD file on the SD card (and all your other files you backed up earlier) by selecting USB-MS toggle and transfer the files to your computer.
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3. In recovery, select Flash zip from sdcard.
4. In Flash zip from sdcard, select the a2sd package file you downloaded earlier. Press HOME to flash.
5. Reboot phone.
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NOTE: Due to an issue with the Sprint Hero source code, ext4 partitions may only work intermittently. You may not want to use an ext4 partition unless the ROM you are using is certified to have a working ext4 partition. If you have issues with ext4, repartition your SD card for ext3.
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If you apply this program and your market suddenly stops working, perform the following steps:
1. Remount your internal storage to read-write by typing adb remount
2. Go into your phone's terminal by typing adb shell
3. Type /system/bin/a2sd fixmarket. This will relocate the market to /system/app and allows you to choose it in the All Programs screen. You will need to drag it back onto your desktop if you want it there.
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NOTE: If you apply Darktremor A2SD 2.7 and still notice internal storage is decreasing, this is due to the dalvik-cache not being moved. By default, Darktremor A2SD will not move the dalvik-cache on boot.
If you want to move the dalvik-cache to the sd card, type:
a2sd cache (old command to move dalvik to SD card - will be phased out soon)
a2sd cachesd (new command to move dalvik to SD card)
a2sd cachepart (command to move dalvik to cache partition)
Make sure your SD card is at least a Class 4 before doing this, otherwise you may run into performance issues, unless you move the dalvik to the cache partition.
You still have other caches (i.e. browser caches) and other data being stored and updated in Internal Storage, so the number of free space will continue to drop, but at a slower rate (unless you are engage in heavy web surfing, tweeting or facebook socializing.)
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What does this program do:
1. Moves applications to the sd card
2. Moves dalvik-cache to the sd card (a2sd cachesd) or to the cache partition (a2sd cachepart...when the rom supports it). Not active on boot by default.
3. Activates swap partition if one exists (a2sd swap to activate, a2sd noswap to deactivate)
4. Allows the user to deactivate a2sd without removing the ext2/ext3 partition (a2sd remove to deactivate, a2sd install to activate)
5. Allows the user to restore dalvik-cache back to the main memory (a2sd nocache)
6. Allows the user to deactivate swap (a2sd noswap to deactivate, a2sd swap to activate)
7. Creates the /system/sd mount if one doesn't exists.
8. Checks the symlinks and flag files. Reports to the user what needs to be repaired. (a2sd check)
9. Repair symlinks based on active flag files. (a2sd repair)
10. Zipaligns all programs in /data/app and /data/app-private. Using the align command, /system/app will also be zipaligned. You can turn on and off ZipAlign (a2sd zipalign / a2sd nozipalign). Not active on boot by default.
11. Wipes dalvik-cache without the need to go into a recovery partition (a2sd resetcache)
12. Checks how much space is being used on your ext partition (a2sd diskspace)
13. Repairs missing or corrupted market in Android 2.1 (a2sd fixmarket)
14. Uses its own Busybox installation to ensure stability (/system/bin/busybox.a2sd)
How to tell if it is working:
1. On your computer in the Android SDK Tools directory, type adb shell
2. In the adb shell, type /system/bin/a2sd check
3. Read the report. It will tell you if all is well. If you see anything with [X], type a2sd repair
If you want to move the apps to the SD card (when the program doesn't do it for you or you have moved the apps to the internal storage in the past):
1. Enter the ADB Shell by typing adb shell
2. In the ADB shell, type /system/bin/a2sd install
To prevent A2SD from running, type /system/bin/a2sd remove
If you have any issues, you can PM me for assistance, send e-mail to rtkirton at gmail dot com, or look me up on gtalk.
Special Thanks to the following people
Thanks to the following people for helping me on this (2.7 testing):
Toastcfh
- For assisting me in getting my test kernel setup to run ext4...that helped tremendously with development.
- For testing it (along with Flipzmode) on FreshToast 2.0 (CDMA Hero).
- For (along with Flipzmode) helping to identify the disappearing marketplace issue.
shahid.malik
- For testing on VillianROM 5.5 (GSM Hero)
- For testing on VanillaEclair 2.0.1 (GSM Hero)
Andrizoid
- For testing on Evil Eris 2.0 (HTC Eris)
Framework43
- For adding to Evil Eris 2.0.1 (HTC Eris)
DS36
- For testing on Eris Official 1.0 Alpha w/ Controllable Overclocking (HTC Eris)
4SidedDice (and others)
- For testing it on DamageControl's 2.08 and later (CDMA Hero)
Flipzmode
- For including it (along with Toastcfh) in FreshToast 2.0 (CDMA Hero)
- For including it in Fresh 2.1.x (CDMA Hero)
- For including it in Fresh Evo (HTC Evo)
- For (along with Toastcfh) helping to identify the disappearing marketplace issue.
Kurt666
- For testing on Pay's ROM for Desire v1.4 (HTC Desire)
Cordy
- For helping with general testing of 2.7
zygame
- For including it on Daguu_Espresso_v1.2_By_FlZyGaMeUp-Pre-release-2
chuckhriczko
- For including it in SuperSonic v2.0 (HTC Evo)
zenulator
- For including it in ZenEXP 0.9.6.2 (HTC Hero)
crunchybutternut
- For including it in Buufed 1.7.2 (HTC Hero)
.mac
- For including it in ZenEXP Eris Expresso (HTC Eris)
Papa Smurf151
- For including it in Blue Echo 2.1.3 (HTC Hero)
beezy420
- For including it in HoneyBun v.3 (HTC Hero)
britoso
- For testing it on Froyo FRF50 and FRF83 (Nexus One)
djmcnz
- For including it in Kang-o-rama 0.9 Froyo (Nexus One)
If I forgot anyone...let me know.
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Change Log
Version 2.7 Update 3r1
1. Fixes a bug in fixa2sd that causes the dalvik-cache to automatically move to the SD card.
2. Created a new program called launcha2sd that now does the launching functions of a2sd. The program a2sd now launches launcha2sd using bash. This fixes any /system/bin/sh issues with open brackets being interpreted at commands rather than conditions in an IF statement.
Version 2.7 Update 3
1. If a rom has the dalvik-cache on the cache partition, it will not attempt to move it to the internal cache.
2. Users now have an option to move the dalvik-cache to the cache partition. The option to move dalvik-cache to the SD card is still retained.
3. New commands introduced: cachepart moves dalvik-cache to cache partition, cachesd moves dalvik-cache to sd card (phased replacement to a2sd cache).
4. Fixes some minor bugs.
Version 2.7 Update 2
1. The /system partition returns to read-only state when the program is finished. The /data partition is left untouched.
2. ZipAlign does not automatically start on boot. You must type a2sd zipalign to activate the start on boot feature.
3. Taken out visual references of CyanogenMod's cm.filesystem.ready and DamageControl's dc.filesystem.ready. It now refers to both visually as "File System Ready property"
4. A2SD Check no longer mounts the ext partition. It will indicate when the ext partition is not already mounted. This should help in troubleshooting roms that do not automatically launch A2SD.
Version 2.7 Update 1
Reversed a decision on 2.7 final to set /system and /data to read-only when the program completes. This is causing major issues with some newer roms.
Version 2.7
1. Completely rebuild the entire program from ground up. Attempted to simplify the process and to better detect different environments.
2. All programs use the included busybox.a2sd to avoid conflicts with the different busybox installations.
3. Mounts /system and /data in read-write to prevent any conflicts. Remounts them in read-only when completed.
4. Except for a2sd, all programs built as bash scripts
5. Separated the original program into the following programs:
a2sd - Simple script that detects whether the init.rc was fixed with the cm.filesystem.ready and sets it accordingly. Starts starta2sd if either a command is included or the cm.filesystem.ready patch is installed, otherwise runs A2SD that does not move dalvik-cache. Runs a smaller version of the boota2sd if the cm.filesystem.ready or dc.filesystem.ready are not present.
starta2sd - Processes all commands...it's the controller program. Adds the following commands: align, zipalign, nozipalign, resetcache, clearcache, fixmarket, diskspace.
boota2sd - Used when the cm.filesystem.ready fix or the dc.filesystem.ready fix is present in init.rc. Resets dalvik-cache, app and app-private to internal storage upon the following conditions:
1. Mount failure or missing ext partition, and
2. Any or all key directories are symlinked to the SD card.
This step prevents a bootloop or a stall from occuring during the boot process. Also incorporates better detection of mounted partition. If it detects the partition mounted in /proc/mounts, it will skip trying to mount.
Automatically executes fixa2sd if the flags and symlinks to dalvik-cache, app and/or app-private do not match.
Also moved the mounting of the swap partition to the end and reintegrated auto partition detection when mounting (similar to A2SD 2.6.1). Added ZipAlign functions.
chka2sd - Incorporates bug fixes that did not detect the dalvik-cache correctly. New report layout (should be simpler to read). Code was simplified.
fixa2sd - Incorporates same bug fixes as chka2sd. Does a better detection of flag files and symlinks. Code was simplified.
setupa2sd - Used to execute setup commands from starta2sd (install, remove, cache, nocache, align, fixmarket). Also controls a2sd help.
aligna2sd - zip aligns all apk files in /data/app and /data/app-private.
010a2sdmodaco - Part of the Beta8 Modaco Desire testing, does the following:
1. If 02cachedalvikcache exists, back the program up and overwrite the program, preventing the contents from executing.
2. if 40a2sd exists, do the same thing.
Version 2.6.1
1. Mainly a bugfix. Corrects the dalvik-cache code where it would put the dalvik-cache back on the sd card even when the flag file was set.
2. Put the flag files back on /system/sd. Fresh 2.0d was incompatible with the new setup (it doesn't mount the /sdcard until later in the boot process).
3. Added code for Fresh 2.0d...the boot can be hung if the dalvik-cache is changed during boot. Program automatically determines if 04apps2sd exists in /system/etc/init.d (this is signature for any roms built from Fresh 2.0d) and automatically sets the NoCache flag if the dalvik-cache is in internal memory and the NoCache flag isn't set.
4. Fixed swap code. It was not turning on swap when it should.
5. (Release 1) - Fixed some minor issues.
6. (Release 2) - Recreated a new flash package that is more compatible with different recovery system.
Version 2.6
1. Moves all flag files from /system/sd to /sdcard. The kernel mounts the FAT32 SD partition and that will be available before Apps2SD runs. Future flag file creation will be in /sdcard.
2. Added a check feature (a2sd check). This will check your flag files and symlinks. A report on your screen will tell you what needs to be fixed, if any.
3. Added a repair feature (a2sd repair). This will repair your a2sd installation.
4. Flashing the A2SD checks Busybox installation and reinstalls it if necessary (it only checks for a missing Busybox installation...it won't replace the one you have installed).
5. Automatically remounts /system and /data partitions for read-write access when started with any of the install/repair options (install, repair, cache, nocache, remove).
6. Fixed mount command...now uses auto detect rather than the individual partitions. This allows A2SD to work on ext4.
7. Separate nocache version available for slower SD cards.
Version 2.5
1. Added functionality to move dalvik-cache to the ext partition.
2. Added option a2sd cache to manually move the dalvik-cache to the ext partition.
3. Added option a2sd nocache to manually move the dalvik-cache back to the internal phone storage.
4. Added option a2sd install to setup a2sd on a phone (all apps and dalvik-cache on ext partition)
5. Added option a2sd remove to revert all a2sd changes back to normal mode (all apps and dalvik-cache in internal storage).
6. Added option a2sd noswap to turn off swap partition.
7. Added option a2sd swap to turn on swap partition.
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okay how can we apply this to cm6?
dont,it will be added in future build.
ahronzombi said:
okay how can we apply this to cm6?
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superg81 said:
dont,it will be added in future build.
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well how do u do it in the mean time. rather not wait.
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 ?
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..
I've been using darktremor and a2sd GUI, but after I flash the phone GUI a2sd get an error.
A2SD exiting the GUI:
A. your device is not rooted
2. Script A2SD Could not be found
3. EXT no partition found
What should I do?
[Solved] must to mount data, system and ext when you flash a2sd, or if you get a2sd error after flashing custom room take a try to flash new a2sd script... thanks to svennen and yagyagaire for explain me.
I use CM7 RC5.5 for galaxy Mini - SquadZone Version
dhidyawdiyan said:
I've been using darktremor and a2sd GUI, but after I flash the phone GUI a2sd get an error.
A2SD exiting the GUI:
A. your device is not rooted
2. Script A2SD Could not be found
3. EXT no partition found
What should I do?
I use CM7 RC5.5 for galaxy Mini - SquadZone Version
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You did it wrong.
Reboot your device in CWM recovery and then mount your data and system by going to mounts and storage>>mount /data and mounts and storage>>mount /system options respectively.
Now go back to main menu and go to install zip from sd>>choose zip from sdcard option and select the a2sd.
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While installing rom people often ask for link2sd or s2e support
As of enabling Dark tremor app2sd is difficult for them....
I did an extensive research and came up successful in using and applying it....
I would like to share it here....
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Before beginning it is assumed that you have a custom clockwork mod recovery and a custom rom is installed on your device. Alternatively, if you are in a stock firmware/rom and want to partition your sd card please Install Clock Work Mod Recovery and Flash a Custom Rom on your device. Also since partitioning your sd card will erase all your data stored in sd card, it is recommended that you backup your data to your computer. Now that you have backed up your data please follow these simple instructions to partition your sd card and install Darktremor App2sd script on your android smart phone.
PARTITIONING SD CARD
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1. Reboot your device into Clockwork Mod Recovery.
2. Go to Advance>>Partition SD Card option on your recovery and select a size (for ext 3 partition). This will create an ext 3 file system partition on your sd card called sd-ext. The size of your sd-ext partition should be determined on the basis of how much apps and games you are going to install on your device.
i have 1 Gb sd-ext on 8 gb memory ...
3. Also, select swap partition size as 0 Mb (select 64 or more for gaming purpose)
4. [Optional] Format your sd-ext from mounts and storage>>fromat /sd-ext option in CWM recovery.
5. Reboot your device and open a terminal emulator or shell commander and type in the following command to make sure that your second partition (aka sd-ext partition) is mounted at boot.
mount | grep sd-ext
You should see the following code:
/dev/block/mmcblk0p2 on /sd-ext type ext3 (rw,noatime,nodiratime,barrier=1,nodelalloc,data=ordered)
INSTALLING DTAPPS2SD
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6. Now download Darktremor Apps2SD (link bottom) and copy it to your sdcard.
7. Reboot your device in CWM recovery and then mount your data and system by going to mounts and storage>>mount /data and mounts and storage>>mount /system options respectively.
8. Now go back to main menu and go to install zip from sd>>choose zip from sdcard option and select the dtapps2sd-2.7.5.3-beta04-signed.zip file you downloaded from above.
9. After the script is installed reboot your device.
That’s all. You have successfully installed Darktremor Apps2SD on your device .
Note that the device will reboot again after you reboot your device. This is just to move all your apps to the second partition (sd-ext partition) and is normal.
Also if you want to manage your Apps2SD settings you can either use commands in terminal emulator or download the APPS2SDGUI application from market and manage everything from there. One of the useful command can be a2sd help. Try it on any terminal to see the help file that comes with Darktremor A2SD.
How to check if Apps2SD has been installed correctly...
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The following information is for those who are still unsure of whether Apps2SD has been installed and if it is working correctly after root.
Open a Terminal Editor on your phone
When you have the client open, type "su" to gain super user access, and then hit enter. Now type "ls -l /data" and hit enter. You should see a few lines, a couple of which should read on the far right column:
dalvik-cache -> /system/sd/dalvik-cache
app-private -> /system/sd/app-private
app -> /system/sd/app
Notice the -> indicating symlinks and the 'sd'
You can also run: busybox df -h to check the /system/sd that the folder is being used
If this output is visible to you, then Apps2SD is working properly and you have installed it correctly. You will notice that by checking Menu > Settings > SD & phone storage, there is still some internal memory going down due to cache, other data, etc, but the main apps all go on the SD card given the above result. I currently have 29 apps installed (including Google Earth, which is 22.1 MB in size itself) and my internal memory currently shows 119MB of available space.
You can perform more extensive checks by executing the following command:
ls /system/sd/app (this will list all the apps which you have installed to the SD card)
CONFIGURING APPS2D
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open terminal emulator,, and type the following:
• a2sd check : Checks a2sd status; displays information incl. where your apps, cahce and data are stored.
• a2sd cachesd : Moves dalvik cache to sd-ext partition.
• a2sd nocache : Moves dalvik cache back to internal storage.
• a2sd data2sd : Move /data/data to /sd-ext/data .
• a2sd nodata : Move /sd-ext/data back to internal storage.
• a2sd remove : Moves apps back to internal storage and sets no a2sd flag.
or u can simply use app2sdgui to do things.. a help is given in app just proceed on installing the app and go to help menu
PRECAUTIONS: tips you should take in mind
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After installing Darktremor Apps2SD don’t move your apps to sdcard either from Manage Applications Settings or by using app2sd pro or similar applications because it will ruin all your settings and your script will not work .
Also you may notice that your used space in internal storage shown in Manage Applications Setting is not decreasing even after you install Apps2SD and you may think that the script is not working. But remember if you followed all the instructions from above and got the same results as explained above then the script is working. It is shown so because system is fooled to believe that the apps are in internal storage but in reality they are stored in the secondary partition we created (i.e. in /sd-ext/app folder) on your device.
HAPPY INSTALLING APP2SD script...
A2SDGUI link: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.elgubbo.a2sdGUI&hl=en
DT A2SD Version 2.7.5.3 Beta 04 - http://www.darktremor.info/files/a2sd/dtapps2sd-2.7.5.3-beta04-signed.zip
DT A2SD thread on xda : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=715940
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Thanks a lot very clear instruccions.
i used this in themyth rom and it works fine
OPERATIONBUKOL said:
i used this in themyth rom and it works fine
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yup i camer to know abt it after the myth only...
pressing thanks button is a better way of thanking ...
Link are not working lol....
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We recommend using data2sd in the ace?
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makalolo said:
Link are not working lol....
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LINKS are back.....................
e.artillery said:
We recommend using data2sd in the ace?
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i would personally recommend the LINK2sd ...........next S2E...... and at last DTa2sd..........
as i get reboots on the myth when i connect my phone in mass storage mode........
Thx
Hey Aj.GaLaxY aCE,
very nice work, this made my actual rom being useable, thx!
Could you please tell the advantages and disadvantages of dt-app2sd over link2sd or s2e??
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unable to swap.
tried from terminal emulator too.
"Swap partion found"
function not implemented..!!"
Aj.GaLaxY aCE said:
i would personally recommend the LINK2sd ...........next S2E...... and at last DTa2sd..........
Hello dude, I installed Link2Sd and also use Manage Applications to move app to SD card. Would there be any problem or how should I correct it??? Please advice.... Thanks button hit.
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In fact, Darktremor A2SD is very buggy. I personally use S2E. :good:
is this going to effect on my sd card ? it will be format ??
the command for the data moving is : a2sd datasd , n thanx a million for this help cuz i was going outta my mind the last few days ,
How do i move an app to the internal memory using app2sd ? like flash player!
thanks for the great tutorial
sabah98 said:
Aj.GaLaxY aCE said:
i would personally recommend the LINK2sd ...........next S2E...... and at last DTa2sd..........
Hello dude, I installed Link2Sd and also use Manage Applications to move app to SD card. Would there be any problem or how should I correct it??? Please advice.... Thanks button hit.
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dont use manage applications to move apps.. ..... just use the commands or better download the a2sd gui app(easy to use than using terminal emulator) from playstore.. dta2sd itself moves ur app to sd card.... ... rest can be read from the post
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dredremon said:
is this going to effect on my sd card ? it will be format ??
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yep it will affect ur sd-card somewhat...the effect is after long duration and for good quality sd-cards is very low......4-6 years time........ as the applications try to continuosly use the data sector on the sd-card..........
BUT ITS practical to use... so dont worry
chanito88 said:
How do i move an app to the internal memory using app2sd ? like flash player!
thanks for the great tutorial
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as the name suggest the app is DARKTREMOR app 2 "SD" ......so use mange applications in your ace to move the app to internal memory
SORRY to every one who posted a querry,,, was out of xda for months