Hi everyone!
Here is my first mod for Galaxy Ace 2,
This mod allows move applications to real sd card,applications will use real sd card for datas (like games). And you can do it without root!
Installation progress:
1-Move applications on sd card to phone's storage (If exists)
2-Download Modded_VoldFstab_Installer.zip ( at Attachments)
3-Copy it to SD Card
4-Power off the phone and open recovery
5-Install Modded_VoldFstab_Installer.zip
6-Select "reboot system now"
How can I revert it?
1-Move applications on sd card to phone's storage (If exists)
2-Download Original_VoldFstab_Installer.zip ( at Attachments)
3-Copy it to SD Card
4-Power off the phone and open recovery
5-Install Original_VoldFstab_Installer.zip
6-Select "reboot system now"
Note:Don't try this package on gingerbread! It will brick your phone!
Note2: Tried on XXMC8
This is like 1001 thread here about vold.fstab mod.Why did you opened thread for this and why it is in development section?
Normal memory swap. Go out with this, is xxx thread about this
If there was a Modded file there was always a original backup
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I have not seen a zip file that can be flashed via the stock recovery in any of the other threads, so I think this is not such a bad idea.
forumber2 said:
Hi everyone!
Here is my first mod for Galaxy Ace 2,
This mod allows move applications to real sd card,applications will use real sd card for datas (like games). And you can do it without root!
Installation progress:
1-Move applications on sd card to phone's storage (If exists)
2-Download Modded_VoldFstab_Installer.zip ( at Attachments)
3-Copy it to SD Card
4-Power off the phone and open recovery
5-Install Modded_VoldFstab_Installer.zip
6-Select "reboot system now"
How can I revert it?
1-Move applications on sd card to phone's storage (If exists)
2-Download Original_VoldFstab_Installer.zip ( at Attachments)
3-Copy it to SD Card
4-Power off the phone and open recovery
5-Install Original_VoldFstab_Installer.zip
6-Select "reboot system now"
Note:Don't try this package on gingerbread! It will brick your phone!
Note2: Tried on XXMC8
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Guys, appreciate the effort he's taken to make a zip flashable from stock recovery instead of pointing out his mistakes.
forumber2 said:
This mod allows move applications to real sd card,applications will use real sd card for datas (like games)
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Thank you!
Finaly a vold.fstab that works like it should.
The others I've tried continued to move the apps to the 1.2Gb phone drive, this one finally moves the apps to the real sd card like you say... Guess 1001 threads are good after all
mcjpt said:
Thank you!
Finaly a vold.fstab that works like it should.
The others I've tried continued to move the apps to the 1.2Gb phone drive, this one finally moves the apps to the real sd card like you say... Guess 1001 threads are good after all
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It doesn't make sense for me.
The only cause to swap data to sd is that games are bigger than the internal SD. But this does the other vold.fstab you can find here, too.
So why to use this one?
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Because using the one included in Italian Job the "Move to SD" option doesn't move to the real sd, apps are still going to the virtual sd card of the phone.
Try moving some apps to the sd card and you'll see the available space of the virtual sd card go lower. This means that when we get to 1.2 Gb of apps we get an error message saying that there is not enough space even thou the real sd card may have plenty of space. I'm talking about the apks, not the data from games, data from games goes to the correct place.
The vold.fstab included here solved this problem for me, apps are now going to the real sdcard.
For what use this? Good ,big games have .obb file and this go to sd card
I have ace 2 one year and I never use all space for apk. Allways is free something like 600-700mb. Old moded vold.fstab is ok. Better do (if possible)
On stock vold.fstab (1.1/1.1/ext.sd card) I want to instal games directly on external sd card. Some games have that options but not all.
michal89chz said:
For what use this? Good ,big games have .obb file and this go to sd card
I have ace 2 one year and I never use all space for apk. Allways is free something like 600-700mb. Old moded vold.fstab is ok. Better do (if possible)
On stock vold.fstab (1.1/1.1/ext.sd card) I want to instal games directly on external sd card. Some games have that options but not all.
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Well, I can tell you that many games/aplications apks occupy more than 100Mb (Anomaly Korea for example) and that every game/aplication I've installed had the option to move to sd (talking about going to Application Management and selecting the move to sd option after the game is installed). if you dont move them to the sd card and install a few big games, you will run out of space fast, I know I did...
Also I believe this is how the move to sd SHOULD behave, moving stuff to sd, dont you?
How install in italian 1.0.0?
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Well, I can tell you that many games/aplications apks occupy more than 100Mb (Anomaly Korea for example) and that every game/aplication I've installed had the option to move to sd (talking about going to Application Management and selecting the move to sd option after the game is installed). if you dont move them to the sd card and install a few big games, you will run out of space fast, I know I did...
Also I believe this is how the move to sd SHOULD behave, moving stuff to sd, dont you?
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????????
Why click "move to sd"?
Please tell me the sense...
I have installed Anomaly Korea, modern combat, max Payne,...
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Look at available space in your 1st screenshot, now install a few more games with big apks. I can suggest Plants vs Zombies and The Room, you probably wont have enough space for both and will need to move something to the sd card to install them both.
Big games don't necessarily use a lot of phone space, some put most of the info on the sd card in the obb folder, but some don't, usually the data downloaded when you start the game is put in the sd card, and the data downloaded from the play store is left on the phone.
Regardless none of this invalidates that an option that is supposed to move stuff to sd card wasn't doing what it was supposed to do.
jordirpz said:
How install in italian 1.0.0?
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Same with installation progress in first page
mcjpt said:
Look at available space in your 1st screenshot, now install a few more games with big apks. I can suggest Plants vs Zombies and The Room, you probably wont have enough space for both and will need to move something to the sd card to install them both.
Big games don't necessarily use a lot of phone space, some put most of the info on the sd card in the obb folder, but some don't, usually the data downloaded when you start the game is put in the sd card, and the data downloaded from the play store is left on the phone.
Regardless none of this invalidates that an option that is supposed to move stuff to sd card wasn't doing what it was supposed to do.
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Ok, agree. If you want 500 apps installed the internal app storage is too small (i never get it filled up... )
But if this happens, I still have the 1gb internal sd to move them...
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when I restart the phone, the apps that are on the memory card, It s appear as not installed. (italian 1.0.0)
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jordirpz said:
when I restart the phone, the apps that are on the memory card, It s appear as not installed. (italian 1.0.0)
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Permanent or just for a few minutes?
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I re-install the applications
I installed Little Italy. vold is the original, I flashed the zip and the same thing keeps happening. to restart the phone, the applications on the memory card appear as not installed. you fix it please?
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Hi,
how to use the external memory for instalation of app and games?
I have Micro SD 64GB, and my Galaxy S III don't install nothing in there.
I try app2SD, Link2SD, and the ADB "setInstallLocation"...
Please help me!
Sorry my english. Thank you for help.
S3 is designed to treat the memory as one unit, when internal is full it will start to use external.
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I tried as many methods as i could find and the only thing i succeeded in was breaking the Play Store through something i did, so be careful.
Lennyuk said:
S3 is designed to treat the memory as one unit, when internal is full it will start to use external.
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I try this... but this message "Memory is full" for me...
...i try again...
Lennyuk said:
S3 is designed to treat the memory as one unit, when internal is full it will start to use external.
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Are you sure? The last time my internal SD card was full and the phone was not installing the apps stating that the device is low on the memory. If it is designed to be able to use internal first and external afterwards then why it did not use it in may case. Is there any setting or anything to turn on this feature?
It's how the nexus works and how the s3 works.
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masterbr said:
Hi,
how to use the external memory for instalation of app and games?
I have Micro SD 64GB, and my Galaxy S III don't install nothing in there.
I try app2SD, Link2SD, and the ADB "setInstallLocation"...
Please help me!
Sorry my english. Thank you for help.
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Root and use DirectoryBind.
It's more technical, but it gets most of the job done, especially those huge games from Gameloft.
So before I try another method and possibly break something else does anyone know if Directory Bind actually works?
You have 16 of storage on the phone itself. Why would you need to move apps to the SD card anymore? I could see back in the days when you only had 1GB or less, but now there really is no need for it.
Baldilocks said:
You have 16 of storage on the phone itself. Why would you need to move apps to the SD card anymore? I could see back in the days when you only had 1GB or less, but now there really is no need for it.
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Nova 3: 1.9gb
Modern Combat 3: 1.4gb
That's just 2 games taking up nearly a third of the space and it is impossible without Rooting and tricking the phone to install the game or SD data.
Baldilocks said:
You have 16 of storage on the phone itself. Why would you need to move apps to the SD card anymore? I could see back in the days when you only had 1GB or less, but now there really is no need for it.
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OK so you dont play many games on your phone & the internal memory is obviously enough for you But thats not the case for everyone!
Most decent 3d games these days are over 1gb each so surely you can see why people want to install to extsd i certainly want this feature
Directory Bind dont Install im my SGS3...
Memory is full error in install , but i have 2GB free memory...
masterbr said:
Directory Bind dont Install im my SGS3...
Memory is full error in install , but i have 2GB free memory...
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Help please!
HELP! UP!
Free up some space (move a Gameloft game folder from /sdcard/Android/data/ to /mnt/extSdCard/Android/data), install Directory Bind, then use it to bind both folders.
Baldilocks said:
You have 16 of storage on the phone itself. Why would you need to move apps to the SD card anymore? I could see back in the days when you only had 1GB or less, but now there really is no need for it.
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Can't believe you asked this man...
If you're rooted, run the following on Terminal Emulator
(you may want to reate a GScript link and e.g. an autostart entry so that it's easier to use)
Preparation:
* Terminate the app
* Copy/move the folder you want to transfer from the internal to the external SD
* Create a new folder on the internal SD with exactly the same name
Execution (run in Terminal Emulator / GScript)
Code:
mount -o bind /mnt/extSdCard/YOURFOLDER /mnt/sdcard/YOURFOLDER
Note: This does not survive reboots, you'll need to execute or automatically execute the 'Execution' part on each boot.
This setup can be repeated endlessly for all folders you want.
Michael_P said:
Nova 3: 1.9gb
Modern Combat 3: 1.4gb
That's just 2 games taking up nearly a third of the space and it is impossible without Rooting and tricking the phone to install the game or SD data.
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I second this..
d4fseeker said:
If you're rooted, run the following on Terminal Emulator
(you may want to reate a GScript link and e.g. an autostart entry so that it's easier to use)
Preparation:
* Terminate the app
* Copy/move the folder you want to transfer from the internal to the external SD
* Create a new folder on the internal SD with exactly the same name
Execution (run in Terminal Emulator / GScript)
Code:
mount -o bind /mnt/extSdCard/YOURFOLDER /mnt/sdcard/YOURFOLDER
Note: This does not survive reboots, you'll need to execute or automatically execute the 'Execution' part on each boot.
This setup can be repeated endlessly for all folders you want.
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The code is in one line?
Thank you. Sorry my english.
I purchased my first smartphone just two months ago so I am very new to this. When I recieved my new phone I found that there was a lot of apps that I did not realy want but can't uninstall nor move to the SD card. I have read so much here and on other sites that "rooting" the device will give me better control over storage I would like to do this but not sure exactly what software I should use to do this.
Can anyone help plz,
My smartphone info is:
Samsung Galaxy Ace GT5830i
Android Version 2.3.6
Baseband Version S5830iXXLD2
Kernel Version 2.6.35.7 [email protected] #1
Build Number GINGERBREAD.XXLD3
PC/ Running Windows XP Home edition with Samsung Kies installed.
well 1st u have to root ur phone..u can find it in this forum...i got d same phone...wekk i still cnt find a good custom rom...n yeah...aftr rooting ur can download link2sd app from google play...dis app can move apps to sd card...including whatsapp like app...:good:
Hello, you can follow these instructions
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1552792
How to root Galaxy Ace s5830i.
1.Put update.zip in your main directory in the SD card.
2.Turn off your phone.
3.Boot in Recovery by pressingOWER+VOLUME UP+HOME buttons.
4.In Recovery select Install zip from sd
5.Choose update.zip
6.Reboot your phone and it's ready.There must be a Superuser icon in your Apps menu.
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ZakooZ said:
Hello, you can follow these instructions
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1552792
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Thanks guys for the above info, my next question is whats the best way to put "update.zip" file on to pnone SD card after downloading on to PC:
Is it best to:
Copy and paste file from PC to SD card with phone attached to PC using USB cable.
or
Move file to SD card using same set up as above.
or
Use a SD card adaptor fitted to PC USB and move or copy file to phone SD card fitted to adaptor.
Sorry for the above silly questions.
soundacer said:
Thanks guys for the above info, my next question is whats the best way to put "update.zip" file on to pnone SD card after downloading on to PC:
Is it best to:
Copy and paste file from PC to SD card with phone attached to PC using USB cable.
or
Move file to SD card using same set up as above.
or
Use a SD card adaptor fitted to PC USB and move or copy file to phone SD card fitted to adaptor.
Sorry for the above silly questions.
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Ys its a silly question
As long as u r able to move the file....u cn use any f the methods...
limaakum said:
Ys its a silly question
As long as u r able to move the file....u cn use any f the methods...
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Sorry for last silly questions, this is what I have done so far.
Fitted cable from phone to PC USB
SD files seen ok on pc, moved "update.zip" file from PC to phone SD card and disconnected phone from PC.
Powered up phone using: volume+home+power buttons.
Used volume up/down to select .zip file pressed home to install.
Rebooted phone and checked for "superuser icon" it was there so looks like my phone is rooted.
Downloaded and installed on phone "Link2SD" and it worked ok I could open all options, but still to partition my SD card, thats my next task.
I have downloaded "MiniTool Partition Wizard Home Edition v7.6" and installed on my PC ready to partition my SD card I have read a few posts here and other web sites to try and understand what format is best for my Phones SD card.
What is the best format to use: ext2 or ext3 ??
What is the best way to backup/reinstall apps that are on my SD card at the moment ??
soundacer said:
Sorry for last silly questions, this is what I have done so far.
Fitted cable from phone to PC USB
SD files seen ok on pc, moved "update.zip" file from PC to phone SD card and disconnected phone from PC.
Powered up phone using: volume+home+power buttons.
Used volume up/down to select .zip file pressed home to install.
Rebooted phone and checked for "superuser icon" it was there so looks like my phone is rooted.
Downloaded and installed on phone "Link2SD" and it worked ok I could open all options, but still to partition my SD card, thats my next task.
I have downloaded "MiniTool Partition Wizard Home Edition v7.6" and installed on my PC ready to partition my SD card I have read a few posts here and other web sites to try and understand what format is best for my Phones SD card.
What is the best format to use: ext2 or ext3 ??
What is the best way to backup/reinstall apps that are on my SD card at the moment ??
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1. Use ext3 for sd-ext (2nd Partition)
2. Use Titanium Backup for backup & restore system/user apps along with many other useful options as well
saeed14i said:
1. Use ext3 for sd-ext (2nd Partition)
2. Use Titanium Backup for backup & restore system/user apps along with many other useful options as well
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Thanks for that saeed14i
This is where I get a wee bit confused regarding formating you suggested ext3 but when you read the information for link2sd it says to format both partitions as FAT32 they say that ext2/ext3 may not work on all phones but FAT32 works on all, have I read this correctly ?
I downloaded "Titanium app" free edition and installed on my phone it runs fine after install but can you use this app to backup apps thats on the SD card to PC ?
At the moment I can't see an option to do this, have I missed somthing?
soundacer said:
Thanks for that saeed14i
This is where I get a wee bit confused regarding formating you suggested ext3 but when you read the information for link2sd it says to format both partitions as FAT32 they say that ext2/ext3 may not work on all phones but FAT32 works on all, have I read this correctly ?
I downloaded "Titanium app" free edition and installed on my phone it runs fine after install but can you use this app to backup apps thats on the SD card to PC ?
At the moment I can't see an option to do this, have I missed somthing?
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1. Detecting ext3/4 depends on your kernel. But even if you are on stock 5830i firmware & kernel, link2sd will detect sd-ext even if it is ext2 format. If you are on Rafael Kernel, you can format sd-ext on ext3 or ext4. I recommended ext3, coz most people do that, and so far ext3 is reported to perform best without stressing much life out of your SD Card. I haven't ever tried formating sd-ext in fat32 or heard of someone doing that. So can't say if Fat32 is better than the ext file system or the other way around
2. You'll have to manually copy the backup you made in the "sdcard/titaniumbackup" folder in your SD card to Your PC. Whenever you want to restore that backup, simply put it back in same directory in SD card and run titanium restore process
saeed14i said:
1. Detecting ext3/4 depends on your kernel. But even if you are on stock 5830i firmware & kernel, link2sd will detect sd-ext even if it is ext2 format. If you are on Rafael Kernel, you can format sd-ext on ext3 or ext4. I recommended ext3, coz most people do that, and so far ext3 is reported to perform best without stressing much life out of your SD Card. I haven't ever tried formating sd-ext in fat32 or heard of someone doing that. So can't say if Fat32 is better than the ext file system or the other way around
2. You'll have to manually copy the backup you made in the "sdcard/titaniumbackup" folder in your SD card to Your PC. Whenever you want to restore that backup, simply put it back in same directory in SD card and run titanium restore process
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Thanks for the pointers saeed14i
I have stock kernel, well its never been changed since I purchased the phone, the info on my phone tells me its Kernel version 2.6.35.7 dpl[email protected] #1. I will use as you sugested ext3.
I will follow yor instructions as regards backup method.
The phone I have has the original SD card (2gb) I have now purchased a new SD card (16gb) so I plan is to start backup of original SD and partition the new SD and start moving apps and hope all goes well.
Will post here as soon as I have completed or for further help, I hope all goes to plan lol.
Thanks again saeed14i
soundacer said:
Thanks for the pointers saeed14i
I have stock kernel, well its never been changed since I purchased the phone, the info on my phone tells me its Kernel version 2.6.35.7 [email protected] #1. I will use as you sugested ext3.
I will follow yor instructions as regards backup method.
The phone I have has the original SD card (2gb) I have now purchased a new SD card (16gb) so I plan is to start backup of original SD and partition the new SD and start moving apps and hope all goes well.
Will post here as soon as I have completed or for further help, I hope all goes to plan lol.
Thanks again saeed14i
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You are welcome and good luck with ur plans ... One little correction in your post. As i explained earlier that default kernel will only recognize ext2. so format sd-ext in ext2 format to get it detected in link2sd on default firmware. ext3/ext4 is only detectable in custom kernel
saeed14i said:
You are welcome and good luck with ur plans ... One little correction in your post. As i explained earlier that default kernel will only recognize ext2. so format sd-ext in ext2 format to get it detected in link2sd on default firmware. ext3/ext4 is only detectable in custom kernel
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Must have misunderstood, I shall use ext2 to format sd-ext.
I may not bother just now doing a backup of old 2gb SD card because the apps I have on there I can re-download when I have set up the new card so I may just delete these apps to get them of the system and start fresh, there not important apps anyway.
Sorry but I meant to ask what would be the best sizes for each partition when I format the 16gb SD card ?
Let me know what you think.
soundacer said:
I purchased my first smartphone just two months ago so I am very new to this. When I recieved my new phone I found that there was a lot of apps that I did not realy want but can't uninstall nor move to the SD card. I have read so much here and on other sites that "rooting" the device will give me better control over storage I would like to do this but not sure exactly what software I should use to do this.
Can anyone help plz,
My smartphone info is:
Samsung Galaxy Ace GT5830i
Android Version 2.3.6
Baseband Version S5830iXXLD2
Kernel Version 2.6.35.7 [email protected] #1
Build Number GINGERBREAD.XXLD3
PC/ Running Windows XP Home edition with Samsung Kies installed.
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Presuming that you've managed to root and everything else ran smoothly, if you're still looking to remove some of that bloatware permanently, you can install es explorer and do that.
Sywped from my GT-I9300 running Omega v27.2 & franco.Kernel r19
soundacer said:
Must have misunderstood, I shall use ext2 to format sd-ext.
I may not bother just now doing a backup of old 2gb SD card because the apps I have on there I can re-download when I have set up the new card so I may just delete these apps to get them of the system and start fresh, there not important apps anyway.
Sorry but I meant to ask what would be the best sizes for each partition when I format the 16gb SD card ?
Let me know what you think.
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1.5 - 2 gb i guess would b enough for sd-ext.
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saeed14i said:
1.5 - 2 gb i guess would b enough for sd-ext.
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Ooops!! I was too eager I made my sd-ext 4gb using minitool, will this cause a problem when I mount sd card and install apps ???
soundacer said:
Ooops!! I was too eager I made my sd-ext 4gb using minitool, will this cause a problem when I mount sd card and install apps ???
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No problems except may b eventually low space issue on ur primary partition. Because sd-ext will not ever take 4gb space i guess so extra storage space may be wasted
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No problems except may b eventually low space issue on ur primary partition. Because sd-ext will not ever take 4gb space i guess so extra storage space may be wasted
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Yes saeed14i Understand what your saying but having 10gb or so on first partition will be ok in my situation as I will only be using for pictures etc and I am one of these guys that uploads pics to PC and does a clean up on a regular basis.
So this is how it stands now, Backed up my apps on the old SD card using "Wondershare MobileGo for Android" ready to reinstall on to 2nd partition of new SD card, formated and created partitions on new SD card using "MiniTool Partition Wizard home edition", I then used "Link2sd" to link apps that were on internal storage, reinstalled backed up apps using "Wondershare" they went straight to internal storage but linked to 2nd partition with no problems.
Note/ I did not link any system apps.
Was a bit confused at first when trying to link apps to 2nd partition as when you open an app in Link2sd it shows a window with info of app and some buttons and I thought you had to use the "move to SD card" but I realised you only use the "create link button", silly me.
As I said above I used "Wondershare MobileGo for Android" to do backup and found it worked well I liked the fact that you dont require your USB cable to attach your phone to PC you can use WiFi and that is what I used and it worked great.
Phone Internal storage before starting was 3.5mb free
After doing all of the above my internal storage is now 118mb free (well worth doing)
I will try and post some pictures at a later date once I get them sortd out.
The whole process of rooting, creating 2nd partition, backing up apps and linking apps to 2nd partition has went well, a big thanks to you saeed14i and other members who posted on this thread. I was very aprehensive before I satarted but being on xda has helped a lot.
Back soon.
soundacer said:
Yes saeed14i Understand what your saying but having 10gb or so on first partition will be ok in my situation as I will only be using for pictures etc and I am one of these guys that uploads pics to PC and does a clean up on a regular basis.
So this is how it stands now, Backed up my apps on the old SD card using "Wondershare MobileGo for Android" ready to reinstall on to 2nd partition of new SD card, formated and created partitions on new SD card using "MiniTool Partition Wizard home edition", I then used "Link2sd" to link apps that were on internal storage, reinstalled backed up apps using "Wondershare" they went straight to internal storage but linked to 2nd partition with no problems.
Note/ I did not link any system apps.
Was a bit confused at first when trying to link apps to 2nd partition as when you open an app in Link2sd it shows a window with info of app and some buttons and I thought you had to use the "move to SD card" but I realised you only use the "create link button", silly me.
As I said above I used "Wondershare MobileGo for Android" to do backup and found it worked well I liked the fact that you dont require your USB cable to attach your phone to PC you can use WiFi and that is what I used and it worked great.
Phone Internal storage before starting was 3.5mb free
After doing all of the above my internal storage is now 118mb free (well worth doing)
I will try and post some pictures at a later date once I get them sortd out.
The whole process of rooting, creating 2nd partition, backing up apps and linking apps to 2nd partition has went well, a big thanks to you saeed14i and other members who posted on this thread. I was very aprehensive before I satarted but being on xda has helped a lot.
Back soon.
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However, even if you install link2sd
Some memory is consumed in internal storage
Whatever you do, you can't help it
iamareebjamal said:
However, even if you install link2sd
Some memory is consumed in internal storage
Whatever you do, you can't help it
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With link2sd, U can uninstall useless system apps eg office viewer native email client etc to free internal storage. Complete list is provided by shankay in a. Seperate thread.u can also free space from data partion by moving apps like Facebook etc to SD card. And don't forget to clean app cache regularly
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saeed14i said:
With link2sd, U can uninstall useless system apps eg office viewer native email client etc to free internal storage. Complete list is provided by shankay in a. Seperate thread.u can also free space from data partion by moving apps like Facebook etc to SD card. And don't forget to clean app cache regularly
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Totaly agree iamareebjamal and good point.
Yes saeed14i I will have a look for "shankay" post regards clean up of apps and yes I have been cleaning out cache on a regular basis :good:
I have put together some pictures of Rooting and Link2sd to poss help others.
The pic below is installing "update.zip"
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*****Is it possable to increase system space, at 3% just now, and how would that be done ???*****
View attachment 1416511
Below is a picture of Link2sd apps info showing linked files:
View attachment 1416516
There has been no marked difference in battery use and I feel my phone is responding well with no hickups :good:
Will post other pictures soon with regards to other stuff I have done.
Hi all!
Since the 2GB microSD card sold with the device (an xperia mini pro) is becoming too "small" i have decided to buy a new microSD card (a 16GB model).
The question is ... how do i tranfer all the data from the previous microSD card to the new without messing things up?
I have already red somewhere that it suffice to copy/paste using a windows PC. Ok. I got that. But when am i supposed to pull out the old microSD card? While the phone is running (although it sound really bad to me)? After turning off the phone? Or is there some kind of "safetly remove"?
Thanks in advance
Yes you can do but unmount after go to settings > storage > unmount SDcard then swap SDcard and repeat again (providing you are on ICS
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waynekirby said:
Yes you can do but unmount after go to settings > storage > unmount SDcard then swap SDcard and repeat again (providing you are on ICS
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Thanks for your answer.
Actually i am runing android 2.3
What about doing like this:
1) turn off the phone
2) pull out the old 2GB microSD card
3) copy/paste all the content to the new 16GB microSD card
4) insert the new 16GB microSD in the phone
5) turn on the phone
Would this be a good way to go?
You can do, enable mass storage on device for faster transfers too
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You can do, enable mass storage on device for faster transfers too
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What do you mena by "enable mass storage" ? Is it an option i can set on the android device or on the Windows PC i will be using for copying/pasting the data?
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What do you mena by "enable mass storage" ? Is it an option i can set on the android device or on the Windows PC i will be using for copying/pasting the data?
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This is how i did (xperia ray from 4gb to 16 gb class10 sd card upgrade):
1. enable hidden files/folders in pc
2. copy all files/folders from sd card to pc (i created "Sd card backup" folder)
3. turn off phone remove sd card
4. put new sd card in phone
5. power on the phone
6. format new sd card with phone
7. copy back all data/folder from pc to sd card
thats it.
Night on the web said:
Would this be a good way to go?
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It's the way a lot of People would have had done by now , so yes.
Wechy77 said:
This is how i did (xperia ray from 4gb to 16 gb class10 sd card upgrade):
1. enable hidden files/folders in pc
2. copy all files/folders from sd card to pc (i created "Sd card backup" folder)
3. turn off phone remove sd card
4. put new sd card in phone
5. power on the phone
6. format new sd card with phone
7. copy back all data/folder from pc to sd card
thats it.
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Thanks for your answer. I didn't think of formatting the new microSD card with the phone but i really think it might be a good thinks to do ...
Only one question: how did you do step 2 without removing the old sd card from the phone?
Night on the web said:
Thanks for your answer. I didn't think of formatting the new microSD card with the phone but i really think it might be a good thinks to do ...
Only one question: how did you do step 2 without removing the old sd card from the phone?
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I changed mtp to mass storage. Go to settings, storage, then press menu button choose usb connection setting and choose mass storage (I'm on jb 4.1.2, I don't remember where this settings was in stock rom)
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Wechy77 said:
Go to settings, storage, then press menu button choose usb connection setting and choose mass storage
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I am supposed to do that before connecting the phone to the PC?
Night on the web said:
I am supposed to do that before connecting the phone to the PC?
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Yes
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Wechy77 said:
Yes
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Thanks. Now i am running android 2.3 so that mtp option is in a different path ... i just need to find it out ... anyone still running 2.3 can tell please?
Ok. I found the correct pathway for android 2.3.4 : settings -->Sony Ericcson--> Connectivity --> Mod. Conness. USB --> MSC
So the entire process should follow these steps:
1. enable hidden files/folders in pc.
2. chage the setting "mtp" to "mass storage" in the phone.
3. connect the phone to the PC.
4. copy all files/folders from sd card to pc (i created "Sd card backup" folder in the PC)
5. disconnect the phone from the PC.
6. turn off phone.
7. remove the old microSD card from the phone.
8. put new sd card in phone
9. power on the phone
10. format new sd card with phone
11. copy back all data/folder from pc to sd card
About step 5 ... I guess that the "Mass Storage Mode "(MSM) let the xperia mini pro behave like a "normal" USB stick, right? If so, i am supposed to you remove the phone from the PC through the "Safely Remove Hardware" option of Windows (the little icon in the right-bottom corner of the desktop)?
Night on the web said:
About step 5 ... I guess that the "Mass Storage Mode "(MSM) let the xperia mini pro behave like a "normal" USB stick, right? If so, i am supposed to you remove the phone from the PC through the "Safely Remove Hardware" option of Windows (the little icon in the right-bottom corner of the desktop)?
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About step 5. Yes
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About step 5. Yes
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Ok, thanks. I didn't want to "fry" the phone I will let you know how it goes, as soon as i buy the new 16GB microSD card. Tomorrow i will go out looking for it
Hi all! Today i just bought a new 16GB microSD card and installed it inside my phone following the above mentioned procedure. Everything went ok! :good: The phone seems to be working ok! :good:
Night on the web said:
Hi all! Today i just bought a new 16GB microSD card and installed it inside my phone following the above mentioned procedure. Everything went ok! :good: The phone seems to be working ok! :good:
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It's a good guide to everyone Maybe ask alokbina to add it to FAQ thread, and please change thread name to add it [SOLVED]
Wechy77 said:
It's a good guide to everyone Maybe ask alokbina to add it to FAQ thread,
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For further help, i have created these 2 images in order to describe step 2 better:
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and please change thread name to add it [SOLVED]
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I don't know how to do it
Re: [Q] How to safely upgrade the micro SD card
Night on the web said:
I don't know how to do it
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I think you must edit first post and edit title.
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I think you must edit first post and edit title.
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Ok, found the option. Did it
Here is a way to link folders from external sd to internal.
This is usefully for stock ROMs which have sd card emulation enabled
With this trick you can for example link Download folder from external sd and all downloads will go to external sd automatically.
Or for example you can link Android/obb folder if you have large games.
This should also work for non rooted phones(I think)
Steps:
1. Pick folder on you external sd which you want to link to internal sd.
2. Now create folder with same name in you internal sd. Its fine if it already exists
3. Download and install Android Tuner(free version will not work, sorry)
4. Open System Mgr >> SD
5. Now click on "New link"
6. Select folder you created in step 2
7. You might get a warning dialog saying that this link might not work, just ignore it.
This is tested on stock Rom Android 4.1.2. It may not work on other Android versions
8. Now select parent directory of a folder you selected in step 6.
For example if you are linking folder Android/obb, first you would select folder in internal sd
Code:
/storage/sdcard0/Android/obb
And then his paren in external SD
Code:
/storage/sdcard0/Android
9. That's all. To test just open folder you linked from internal sd and you'll see content of external sd folder.
I have Asphalt Airborn and Dungeon Hunter 4 installed and working (more than 2GB of sd data)
Enjoy
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pedja1 said:
Here is a way to link folders from external sd to internal.
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Nice. I am going to try
I've just DL Android Tuner (free version) I don't see new link button under system manger, sd. My phone is stock no root no bootloader unlocked. Do you think it's only available in paid version? So confused caused I've always wanted to move app's since I had this phone.
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Yep, looks like it's pro version only, sorry.
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Yep, looks like it's pro version only, sorry.
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No, its not only the pro version and i have the free one and i saw "NEW LINK." I didnt see it the first time but after about 5 min and i returned to the app i saw it..weird btw i followed all your instruction on point and it still does not work.
Thank you! The fist app, which work perfect!
And if i copy the data folder to ext. SD, automatically make this folder for internal sd! :good:
jeas said:
Thank you! The fist app, which work perfect!
And if i copy the data folder to ext. SD, automatically make this folder for internal sd! :good:
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Did you use the free version, or the pro version? What phone model (P760/765/768/769) and what ROM?
You can also use Folder Mount app which works much better.
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pedja1 said:
Here is a way to link folders from external sd to internal.
This is usefully for stock ROMs which have sd card emulation enabled
With this trick you can for example link Download folder from external sd and all downloads will go to external sd automatically.
Or for example you can link Android/obb folder if you have large games.
This should also work for non rooted phones(I think)
Steps:
1. Pick folder on you external sd which you want to link to internal sd.
2. Now create folder with same name in you internal sd. Its fine if it already exists
3. Download and install Android Tuner(free version will not work, sorry)
4. Open System Mgr >> SD
5. Now click on "New link"
6. Select folder you created in step 2
7. You might get a warning dialog saying that this link might not work, just ignore it.
This is tested on stock Rom Android 4.1.2. It may not work on other Android versions
8. Now select parent directory of a folder you selected in step 6.
For example if you are linking folder Android/obb, first you would select folder in internal sd
Code:
/storage/sdcard0/Android/obb
And then his paren in external SD
Code:
/storage/sdcard0/Android
9. That's all. To test just open folder you linked from internal sd and you'll see content of external sd folder.
I have Asphalt Airborn and Dungeon Hunter 4 installed and working (more than 2GB of sd data)
Enjoy
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Good show friend it's working fine, as you know I was looking for some good app to move obb files to sd card but this one is absolutely brilliant
Can you tell me one thing that whether I have to move my obb files to sd card in such a way or i can paste obb directly to external sd?
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Hi,
This is working great for me
Although "ROOT IS NECESSARY" because the "New Link" does not appear unless you have root enabled in Android Tuner
Works with the Free version of the app also as far as the device is rooted
Thanks,
Rajesh
Hi,
I've tried other method using a script, but I think it just renaming the InternalSD to ExternalSD (and vice-versa), and 'fool' the phone. The actual downloaded files/games still go to the real Internal SD (the phone's 4GB). Even though I have 11GB free space on ExternalSD, I can't even download a 40MB game.
I haven't tried your method above but tell me, after I do those steps, will I be able to download large apps/games directly to (linked) ExternalSD? Any games? Even those without .obb files?
P765 stock JB 4.1.2, rooted.
pedja1 said:
You can also use Folder Mount app which works much better.
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It does not, as Folder Mount does not allow to link a whole content of obb directory (just specific folders inside). The Android Tuner however seems to be working fine, Thanks a lot!
EDIT: However, still can't download Modern Combat 4, as phone reports about 1 GB of free storage (the actual, linked storage is much larger, but I don't know how to "make" phone think it is).
EDIT2: OK, I took leap of faith and linked ALL content of sdcard0 to externalSD (sdcard0 is located on ExternalSD/sdcard0) and, well, it worked - it made think the phone that externalSD is sdcard0, effectively switching internal and external SD (I have 16 GB external microsd and now phone reports it has about 15 GB of free INTERNAL storage).
Hope it lasts.
I'm having trouble after installing FB, Line and Whatapp
First I experimenting with more than ROM such as( Simplicity v5 and Ace-i-Sure v.12) same problem
The problem come that after installing FB or Line but after first reboot the phone does not find him on the list
If try install Line again and try open it showing error
I try wipe cash and wipe Dalvik but the same problem or the phone freeze on Samsung logo and not open
Notes:
1- I install ROM Simplicity v5 + Simplicity 5.2 patch + Cosmic v3 Updated
2- Installed kernel E3 + module
3- Install Dalvik-Cache Wipe Tool + INT2EXT - to increase internal memory
And the same steps at another ROM Ace-i-Sure v.12
ahmed_atoon said:
I'm having trouble after installing FB, Line and Whatapp
First I experimenting with more than ROM such as( Simplicity v5 and Ace-i-Sure v.12) same problem
The problem come that after installing FB or Line but after first reboot the phone does not find him on the list
If try install Line again and try open it showing error
I try wipe cash and wipe Dalvik but the same problem or the phone freeze on Samsung logo and not open
Notes:
1- I install ROM Simplicity v5 + Simplicity 5.2 patch + Cosmic v3 Updated
2- Installed kernel E3 + module
3- Install Dalvik-Cache Wipe Tool + INT2EXT - to increase internal memory
And the same steps at another ROM Ace-i-Sure v.12
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So don't use INT2EXT use another method such as link2sd but these type of Apps such as Line , Whatsapp, TapaTalk they work properly in Internal Memory , If you move them forcely than they will give you FC.
Hitesh2626 said:
So don't use INT2EXT use another method such as link2sd or Cronmod script but these type of Apps such as Line , Whatsapp, TapaTalk they work properly in Internal Memory , If you move them forcely than they will give you FC.
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Bro, actually both Int2Ext and CronMod are the same
mahithm said:
Bro, actually both Int2Ext and CronMod are the same
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Ops ..post edited
Hitesh2626 said:
So don't use INT2EXT use another method such as link2sd but these type of Apps such as Line , Whatsapp, TapaTalk they work properly in Internal Memory , If you move them forcely than they will give you FC.
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I don't use only Move app to SD because internal memory is very very small 200 Mega only, after some programs install showing message Low internal memory and phone decreased, for that reason I use INT2EXT script to capacity increases.
Now my internal memory is 1 Giga Instead of 200 Mega
and If U have another method not link2sd please attach, and I search for one script increase internal memory and Ram memory
ahmed_atoon said:
I don't use only Move app to SD because internal memory is very very small 200 Mega only, after some programs install showing message Low internal memory and phone decreased, for that reason I use INT2EXT script to capacity increases.
Now my internal memory is 1 Giga Instead of 200 Mega
and If U have another method not link2sd please attach, and I search for one script increase internal memory and Ram memory
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Install link to sd plus..patition your memory card and then link all your user apps to second partition..
I m using 35+ apps with 120+mb free
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ahmed_atoon said:
I don't use only Move app to SD because internal memory is very very small 200 Mega only, after some programs install showing message Low internal memory and phone decreased, for that reason I use INT2EXT script to capacity increases.
Now my internal memory is 1 Giga Instead of 200 Mega
and If U have another method not link2sd please attach, and I search for one script increase internal memory and Ram memory
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You can either convert such apps as system app using Titanium Backup. This will move them to internal memory. But the problem is your /system memory is limited. So you will not be able to make all such app as system apps. Or you can use Link2SD and not link the apps that give to fc's and only link the rest of the apps. Hope I Helepd
amolgosavi said:
Install link to sd plus..patition your memory card and then link all your user apps to second partition..
I m using 35+ apps with 120+mb free
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You install over 35 apps and have 120+ mb free from 200mb
what rom using and if possible, to candidate me ROM supported Arabic language
ahmed_atoon said:
You install over 35 apps and have 120+ mb free from 200mb
what rom using and if possible, to candidate me ROM supported Arabic language
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Rom doesn't Matter just use Link2sd Plus App it will link internal Data Also .
amolgosavi said:
Install link to sd plus..patition your memory card and then link all your user apps to second partition..
I m using 35+ apps with 120+mb free
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Hitesh2626 said:
Rom doesn't Matter just use Link2sd Plus App it will link internal Data Also .
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Only Link2sd Plus app without any script
Q: I install Link2sd Plus app and try for EXT 2 not accept, accept EXT 3 restart phone, I check Relink lib files at boot, Relink dex files at boot, Auto link and install location choose External. That is right or not.
Now I try install Line app
Before install storage in internal memory 55/190 MB after install line app storage in internal memory 95/190 MB
ahmed_atoon said:
Only Link2sd Plus app without any script
Q: I install Link2sd Plus app and try for EXT 2 not accept, accept EXT 3 restart phone, I check Relink lib files at boot, Relink dex files at boot, Auto link and install location choose External. That is right or not.
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No why to Relink ? And don't tick on Auto just do manually !
ahmed_atoon said:
Only Link2sd Plus app without any script
Q: I install Link2sd Plus app and try for EXT 2 not accept, accept EXT 3 restart phone, I check Relink lib files at boot, Relink dex files at boot, Auto link and install location choose External. That is right or not.
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Link your all user apps to second partition and tick data also..
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Hitesh2626 said:
No why to Relink ? And don't tick on Auto just do manually !
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Please tell me all steps and setting to manage link2sd
ahmed_atoon said:
Please tell me all steps and setting to manage link2sd
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Install link to sd plus app.
Make second partition of your sd card from cwm then select ext2/3/4 any which is working then link your apps to second partition manually ..no need to set anything in link to sd plus app.. press create link to link apps and then mark all options for link..
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Install link to sd plus app.
Make second partition of your sd card from cwm then select ext2/3/4 any which is working then link your apps to second partition manually ..no need to set anything in link to sd plus app.. press create link to link apps and then mark all options for link..
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I try create link but showing message when press button
Failure
Link2SD package invalid
Try uninstall link2sd and install again the same error
ahmed_atoon said:
I try create link but showing message when press button
Failure
Link2SD package invalid
Try uninstall link2sd and install again the same error
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Try another version
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ahmed_atoon said:
I try create link but showing message when press button
Failure
Link2SD package invalid
Try uninstall link2sd and install again the same error
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Are you having this trouble while linking every app or just a few of them? Try using the free version. Go through this thread,
[Q] Help!! Link2SD package invalid when trying to make Link
Do post the result. Hope I Helped
amolgosavi said:
Try another version
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I try more Ver. of link2sd plus but same error
you can give me link or attach app your use?
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