[Q] How do i change my external sdcard to ext2? - Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hi, I recently bought a 32gb sdcard, but then i saw its FAT32 and
there is a size limitation of 4gb...
So i googled a bit, and i found out i can convert my sdcard to ext2,
How do I do it?
Thanks
Im using CheckROMV4!

99nirc99 said:
Hi, I recently bought a 32gb sdcard, but then i saw its FAT32 and
there is a size limitation of 4gb...
So i googled a bit, and i found out i can convert my sdcard to ext2,
How do I do it?
Thanks
Im using CheckROMV4!
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oh please... get a partition creator software (google them there are plenty about) and do it through there.
Remember google is your friend.. this isnt really an SGS2 related question TBH.

I thought i had to find out if thers something i have to know
about sgs2 and the ext2 thing, Checkrom compability and stuff...
but thanks ill go google it...

99nirc99 said:
I thought i had to find out if thers something i have to know
about sgs2 and the ext2 thing, Checkrom compability and stuff...
but thanks ill go google it...
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Question posted multiple times before a search of XDA may find the solution .
jje

I formated it with first software that came up after the google search,
but the galaxy s 2 says that the file system is not supported...
is there anything else i need to do to make it work?
Plesae help me i couldnt find anything!

I really need help here guys, I bought the sdcard
for putting hd films on it, and splitting them is not an option
because I use subtitles from a file and they are not together
with the mkv file...
It went to like page 5

What i think you need is link2sd from the market and dual partition the sdcard.
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Which ROM are you in? Maybe you're ROM can't mount SD Card as ext2. You could also try exFAT.

I'm using Checkrom Revolution v4...
Using another program to format it will work?

99nirc99 said:
I'm using Checkrom Revolution v4...
Using another program to format it will work?
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You can create multiple partitions on your external SD card formatted with ext2/3/4 or NTFS (together with Siyah kernel and ntfs-3g) or FAT32. Use your PC and a partition manager or fdisk/mkfs on your rooted phone.
But you have to mount the partitions manually or you need special support from the kernel (via ueventd). If you want to replace the external FAT32 partition completely with another filesystem for use with the ROM as media partition you need a compatible mount manager (vold daemon). The vold version 2 in stock ROMs only supports FAT32. I guess there is no difference with Checkrom Revolution. As far as I know only CM 7 has support for a (read only) NTFS partition and extX.

Changing a kernel would make it work on CheckRom Revolution?
if so, is there any recomended kernel?

I am wondering the same thing. I am using the stock Samsung kernel...

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ext4 on sdcard

hi everyone
sorry if this is a stupid question but is it possible to use the ext4 format on a sdcard on cm7.2?
btw: i have already used the searchengine and found nothing...
sorry for my bad englisch
emyaz said:
hi everyone
sorry if this is a stupid question but is it possible to use the ext4 format on a sdcard on cm7.2?
btw: i have already used the searchengine and found nothing...
sorry for my bad englisch
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Its possible but not advisable to use a journalled file system on sdcards / usb sticks and their like.
pkfox said:
Its possible but not advisable to use a journalled file system on sdcards / usb sticks and their like.
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Hmm.... could he mean creating an ext4 partition and if its compatible with CM7? That was my first interpretation of the question.
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gagdude said:
Hmm.... could he mean creating an ext4 partition and if its compatible with CM7? That was my first interpretation of the question.
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Oh, I didn't see him mention Cm7 ! But my reply still stands
yes its imposimble
No, its possible, you would need to write a script which automounts the ext4 partition at boot as vold won't do that and fixes permissions, as you would get lots of fcs without.
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Yes it is possible. U need to install data2sd (flash from cwm/any custom recovery) or link2sd available in android market.
Search for link2sd and data2sd in google or here in xda.
finance.resat said:
Yes it is possible. U need to install data2sd (flash from cwm/any custom recovery) or link2sd available in android market.
Search for link2sd and data2sd in google or here in xda.
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i think he talks about formatting the whole sdcard with ext4 and mount that partition as sdcard for performance purposes. Correct me if i'm wrong, but thats how i understood that post. I actually tried the same a few months ago, there really seems to be increased perfomance of the sdcard and using fat32 on a linux devices doesn't make too much sense for me anyways.
Matze5800 said:
i think he talks about formatting the whole sdcard with ext4 and mount that partition as sdcard for performance purposes. Correct me if i'm wrong, but thats how i understood that post. I actually tried the same a few months ago, there really seems to be increased perfomance of the sdcard and using fat32 on a linux devices doesn't make too much sense for me anyways.
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yes thats my question...
I always try and use ext4 in my sd cards. Performance seems to be better. The only reason I ever use FAT32 is so that I can view content in Windows.
No sir. U have to use a partitioning tool to format your SD vard. I am a noob. Learned this technique in xda. It's called a "minitool partition wizard home edition". U can create different number of formats all primary though. I used ext4 for a long time. But now I use ext2. The computer only recognises the first primary partition. So the ext2/4 will not be recognised by the pc and with the help of link2sd or data2sd U'll be able to use it as your internal memory if your phone memory is really tiny. It's related to performance but first its related to expanding your internal memory.
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finance.resat said:
No sir. U have to use a partitioning tool to format your SD vard. I am a noob. Learned this technique in xda. It's called a "minitool partition wizard home edition". U can create different number of formats all primary though. I used ext4 for a long time. But now I use ext2. The computer only recognises the first primary partition. So the ext2/4 will not be recognised by the pc and with the help of link2sd or data2sd U'll be able to use it as your internal memory if your phone memory is really tiny. It's related to performance but first its related to expanding your internal memory.
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I know . I am using link2sd but i want to format the whole sd card with ext4 because ext4 is faster than fat32 but if its not possible then i let it...
Sorry for my bad englisch...

Getting past 4GB filesize limit?

I've done research the past few hours and tried out formatting my sd card with ext2 and NTFS but the card just won't mount. I also tried using NTFS mounter but it also did nothing. I'm using the latest Siyah kernel with Resurrection Remix ICS Rom (2.6.1). I really need to get past that 4GB filesize limit but I for some reason I can't mount the SD when it's not FAT32.
Was anyone able to make it work and can give me some help?
Frozenthunder said:
I've done research the past few hours and tried out formatting my sd card with ext2 and NTFS but the card just won't mount. I also tried using NTFS mounter but it also did nothing. I'm using the latest Siyah kernel with Resurrection Remix ICS Rom (2.6.1). I really need to get past that 4GB filesize limit but I for some reason I can't mount the SD when it's not FAT32.
Was anyone able to make it work and can give me some help?
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First I have to say that I haven't tested it myself.
So it's just a suggestion.
Have you already tried to format using ext4?
And if you have issues with mounting, have a look here => http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1536568
Or use an app like here => http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1654024&highlight=ext4
Sounds good and seems to work for some users.
Good luck !
Frozenthunder said:
I've done research the past few hours and tried out formatting my sd card with ext2 and NTFS but the card just won't mount. I also tried using NTFS mounter but it also did nothing. I'm using the latest Siyah kernel with Resurrection Remix ICS Rom (2.6.1). I really need to get past that 4GB filesize limit but I for some reason I can't mount the SD when it's not FAT32.
Was anyone able to make it work and can give me some help?
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4g is the file size limit for fat32
Swyped from Samsung Galaxy SII
It_ler said:
First I have to say that I haven't tested it myself.
So it's just a suggestion.
Have you already tried to format using ext4?
And if you have issues with mounting, have a look here => http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1536568
Or use an app like here => http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1654024&highlight=ext4
Sounds good and seems to work for some users.
Good luck !
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I actually said that I tried that app, but thanks for your help. I tried out out ext4 and it didn't work either.
Anyone got any other suggestions? Otherwise I will just give up. Can't bother struggling with this for so long
Jokesy said:
4g is the file size limit for fat32
Swyped from Samsung Galaxy SII
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Holy **** wow. Wooow. And another mystery has been solved by Captain ****ing obvious.
I always wonder how people like you are able to get so many thanks.
Frozenthunder said:
I actually said that I tried that app, but thanks for your help. I tried out out ext4 and it didn't work either.
Anyone got any other suggestions? Otherwise I will just give up. Can't bother struggling with this for so long
Holy **** wow. Wooow. And another mystery has been solved by Captain ****ing obvious.
I always wonder how people like you are able to get so many thanks.
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Sorry and don't insult me at all!
the topic of your thread should have been How to mount ext or Ntfs format SD in Galaxy SII
I was only pointing out what you already wrote!
Since you know 4G is the limit for FAT32, and Ext and NTFS are the way out, why didn't you ask the right question?

[Q] Doubt about partition the SD

Hi everyone,
Basically, I am wondering if partition the SD you can move ALL the application to the SD, is that right? In that case, which is the simplest (or advise) configuration? FAT32 and SWAP? FAT32 and EXT2?
If it's useful, I'm using android 2.3.5, Sense 3.5, and ROM ARHD 7.2
Thanks!
Try this app,link2sd,download it,and link your apps to the second partition,eother ext or fat32 depending on what your kernel support
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santidoo said:
Hi everyone,
Basically, I am wondering if partition the SD you can move ALL the application to the SD, is that right? In that case, which is the simplest (or advise) configuration? FAT32 and SWAP? FAT32 and EXT2?
If it's useful, I'm using android 2.3.5, Sense 3.5, and ROM ARHD 7.2
Thanks!
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I noticed that you posted a question in the general section. As you are still getting help with your issue this should be moved to the Q&A. However once you get your issue solved you can re-write your OP into a 'How to guide' . then just ask the mods (using the triangle report button) to move back to the general.
You could help others that have the same question
Thanks
~Jaramie
Ok, many thanks!!
However, noone has confirmed me about if partition the SD, is it right that you can move all the apps to the SD card, even those apps that you were not able to move before partition the SD card or using Titanium Backup?
And other other hand, what is the recommended partition? FAT and EXT2? FAT and SWAP?

How to copy large files (over 4GB) to SD CARD ?

Hello.
I've saw the reply for this question in other posts, but i got confused.
Well, i've a SanDisk 32GB SD card i'm using on my RAZR.
I would like to copy some files (videos) wich are over 4GB+ to the sdcard on my phone, so i can watch'em using the microhdmi output.
Well, it seems that android is recognizing only fat32 partitions, that have a size limitation.
If i try to format it to NTFS or EXT4 (using SafeStrap Partition command) i can't read it on the system.
Is there any piece of software i can use, or any trick to make the sdcard able to recive 4gb+ files ?
Thanks in advance [email protected]
pablobhz said:
Hello.
I've saw the reply for this question in other posts, but i got confused.
Well, i've a SanDisk 32GB SD card i'm using on my RAZR.
I would like to copy some files (videos) wich are over 4GB+ to the sdcard on my phone, so i can watch'em using the microhdmi output.
Well, it seems that android is recognizing only fat32 partitions, that have a size limitation.
If i try to format it to NTFS or EXT4 (using SafeStrap Partition command) i can't read it on the system.
Is there any piece of software i can use, or any trick to make the sdcard able to recive 4gb+ files ?
Thanks in advance [email protected]
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Maybe you can try somehing like this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=14894212
HKreutz said:
Maybe you can try somehing like this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=14894212
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Interesting.
I'll give it a shot when i get home.
Yesterday i screwed up my rom (Verizon JB Leak) after trying tons of stuff to mount NTFS partitions lol
had to reflash, restore backup, etcs
Thanks in advance

[Q] 64 gig micro SD card

Sup Yall.
Messing around with my new S4. For some reason I am already running out internal memory on the phone. Since I cant move any apps to the ext SD card yet..Im lost...never the less, I still bought a 64 gig class 10 card and put it in the phone. It won't read it. Just says Mount SD card. I try to do it and says the card is safe to remove.
How do I get this to work?
Verizon S4 Galaxy
CleanRom
Faux Kernel
Thanks,
J
Jay Slay said:
Sup Yall.
Messing around with my new S4. For some reason I am already running out internal memory on the phone. Since I cant move any apps to the ext SD card yet..Im lost...never the less, I still bought a 64 gig class 10 card and put it in the phone. It won't read it. Just says Mount SD card. I try to do it and says the card is safe to remove.
How do I get this to work?
Verizon S4 Galaxy
CleanRom
Faux Kernel
Thanks,
J
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The problem is in format of SDcard. Actually, Faux Kernel won't read exFat format, which is mostly used to format 64Gb storages. There two ways to fix it:
1. Flash Ktoonez kernel (KT-kernel) that supports exFat (just like stock kernel).
2. Find the way to format your SDcard into Fat32 format. There is utility named Fat32Format can be found on the Internet. Or, if you are on Mac - just select Fat format.
Zer0r said:
The problem is in format of SDcard. Actually, Faux Kernel won't read exFat format, which is mostly used to format 64Gb storages. There two ways to fix it:
1. Flash Ktoonez kernel (KT-kernel) that supports exFat (just like stock kernel).
2. Find the way to format your SDcard into Fat32 format. There is utility named Fat32Format can be found on the Internet. Or, if you are on Mac - just select Fat format.
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I have a Mac as well. Formatted it in like 2 seconds..Phone recognized it. You sir, are a true pimp...thanks! :good:
Can a windows 7 computer format a 64GB to fat32?
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Jay Slay said:
I have a Mac as well. Formatted it in like 2 seconds..Phone recognized it. You sir, are a true pimp...thanks! :good:
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caution, formatting 64gb cards in fat32 can cause data corruption over time. i recomend this mod. works on aosp and tw roms that have init.d support. i use it and works great for exfat support http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2155363
Zer0r said:
The problem is in format of SDcard. Actually, Faux Kernel won't read exFat format, which is mostly used to format 64Gb storages. There two ways to fix it:
1. Flash Ktoonez kernel (KT-kernel) that supports exFat (just like stock kernel).
2. Find the way to format your SDcard into Fat32 format. There is utility named Fat32Format can be found on the Internet. Or, if you are on Mac - just select Fat format.
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I'm assuming the OP or new'ish member isn't aware of the 'Thanks' option/button. It's a way of showing your appreciation for another member willingly sharing valuable and or helpful info that specifically responds to your request for 'Help'.
I selected 'Thanks' for everyone who took the time to chime in and help the OP. Thanks for sharing...:good:
To the OP...no ill intent from me, simply want to help.
mach1man said:
Can a windows 7 computer format a 64GB to fat32?
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yes

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