Hello Folks! Did you ever wanted to increase internal storage? Well you came to the right place! Today I will show you the RIGHT way of increasing internal storage and allowing you to install more apps and games!
Note: You will need to be running an custom ROM before attempting to increase storage. Also root and superuser permissions will be needed. This method best works on gingerbread as it is more stable, I have tried it on ICS and JB but they may soft brick your device.
Step 1: Download and install MiniTool Partition Wizard Home Edition [DO NOT USE THE WINDOWS PARTITION AS IT DOES NOT SUPPORT EXT FORMATS]
Step 2: Plug your device in and make sure its mounted. Open MiniTool Partition Wizard, now you should see your SD card. [Back everything up before continuing]
Step 3: Right click on the SD card and click on "Format". This may take a while.
Step 4: Right click again and wipe the partition. Once that is done, split the partition. If you have a 8GB SD card I recommend you give 900MB for SD-EXT and the rest for SD.
Step 5: Before you apply, make the second partition (sd-ext) EXT 3 format. Do not touch the larger partition. Once your done you can unplug your device from the computer.
It should look like this:
Step 6: Go over to the Play Store and download "Mounts2Sd"
Step 7: Run the application and it should ask for super user rights
Step 8: Hopefully you will be presented with a screen like this.
Step 9: Press the menu button then tap on "Application Settings." Then tap "Install Mounts Script"
Step 10: Once step 9 is complete, tap the wrench icon and select apps and dalvik cache. (best effective way to increase internal storage)
Step 11: Scroll down and find "Driver" tap on that and select "Auto Detect"
Step 12: Restart! [NOTE: Boot may take a little longer than usual] [The speed on boot up now mainly depends on your SD card]
Now you are done! Here it what mine looks like now! So what ever you install, will go into the SD-EXT partition. Dalvik Cache is also now in SD-EXT!
I hope I helped you!
plz help
does it require to have the sd card partition formatted or is it fine if just use the without formatting the partition??? and does it require init.d support?
[email protected] said:
does it require to have the sd card partition formatted or is it fine if just use the without formatting the partition??? and does it require init.d support?
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Well you don't have to wipe the SD card unless there are other partitions. Make sure you have space left for the SD-EXT and SD card. Also, init.d is installed in Mounts2Sd (it will overwrite the previous script)
Hope this helps!
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TheUnknownThing said:
Well you don't have to wipe the SD card unless there are other partitions. Make sure you have space left for the SD-EXT and SD card. Also, init.d is installed in Mounts2Sd (it will overwrite the previous script)
Hope this helps!
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hey fine but does it require to have any minimum amt of storage available to move the apps to the sd card partition
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hey fine but does it require to have any minimum amt of storage available to move the apps to the sd card partition
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Well if you followed my guide, you should have 2 partitions eventually. One SD (Fat32) and one SD-EXT (Ext3 for moving apps) Regarding to your question, it depends on what you are going to move to the SD-EXT partition. If you are moving big apps such as apps and games (no more than 50mb) then you will be fine. The minimum ideal external storage (SD-EXT) is about 300mb, because cache (and dalvik cache if you want) will take up most of the space. I recommend 400mb - 900mb for the SD-EXT partition.
I have tried it on ICS and JB but they may soft brick your device.
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now a days everybody is using jellybean.iam on ics willing to upgrade to JB.what about these people ?
s7562 said:
now a days everybody is using jellybean.iam on ics willing to upgrade to JB.what about these people ?
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Yes jellybean is the way to go however some devices (like mine) cannot run it well. I ran ics, gb and jb but gingerbread is the stablest for me. This is the only reason why I use gingerbread for NOW. Give a shot anyways, if your sd card is fast, it will perform fast when you use Mounts2sd. Class10 and above is good.
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Hi,
I'm getting low on space message on my hero running VillainRom 6.1. Tried rebooting, still there. I've only tried to install one or 2 apps with the message there, so not sure if thats actually been affected.
settings-->sdcard & phone storage-->internal storage shows 14.83mb
quick system info shows:
sd card storage free 2.14gb
a2sd storage 249mb free (total 457mb)
system cache 129mb free
memory 37.35mb free
there doesn't seem to be any more processes running than usual - only around 3-4.
I do have quite a lot of apps, over 100, probably closer to 200, I havent counted.
btw thanks to everyone on this site, I'm new to flashing roms but having fun learning, and my phones definitely got a new lease of life.
use the apps2sd checker to make sure its working. If it is id say increase your partition from 512 to more
Just because the app is installed on the sd card (assuming its working properly) doesn't mean the davilk cache for the app has moved. unless you move this as well (which isn't really recommended) each time you install an app system memory will still go down a little.
Lennyuk said:
Just because the app is installed on the sd card (assuming its working properly) doesn't mean the davilk cache for the app has moved. unless you move this as well (which isn't really recommended) each time you install an app system memory will still go down a little.
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http://4943922026776299669-a-180274...lcSrZUn2-7KkHiRo-ew0R2SEebAQ==&attredirects=0
u need this which is an update. copy this file into the root of the memory card and through the recovery image install it from "zip file from sdcard"
after that restart the phone and check your memory is should be 120mb
Indy_Hero said:
use the apps2sd checker to make sure its working. If it is id say increase your partition from 512 to more
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thanks for the suggestion
a2sd check script says its working fine, also checked via adb shell.
This is what I then did to the partition size:
I copied SD card contents (both partitions) into ubuntu.
then I put SD back into phone and repartitioned using 1gb for ext2
then I copied back SD card contents from ubuntu.
I assumed this would work, but when I booted I was getting FC all the time. Bart backup sorted it out but I am still left wondering why this method of increasing partition size didnt work??
In any case quick system info shows a2sd has more space, but still got low space message.
qasi said:
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u need this which is an update. copy this file into the root of the memory card and through the recovery image install it from "zip file from sdcard"
after that restart the phone and check your memory is should be 120mb
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seems to have solved the problem!! thanks alot mate.
would you by any chance out of interest know why copying ext2 contents from sdcard as outlined above didnt work? - may have some future relevance if changing/upgrading roms.
Thanks again
neuro_99 said:
thanks for the suggestion
a2sd check script says its working fine, also checked via adb shell.
This is what I then did to the partition size:
I copied SD card contents (both partitions) into ubuntu.
then I put SD back into phone and repartitioned using 1gb for ext2
then I copied back SD card contents from ubuntu.
I assumed this would work, but when I booted I was getting FC all the time. Bart backup sorted it out but I am still left wondering why this method of increasing partition size didnt work??
In any case quick system info shows a2sd has more space, but still got low space message.
seems to have solved the problem!! thanks alot mate.
would you by any chance out of interest know why copying ext2 contents from sdcard as outlined above didnt work? - may have some future relevance if changing/upgrading roms.
Thanks again
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this is because the ramon recovery image had been linked with ext2 with a 512mb partition and u selected 1gb. im not quite sure about that.
chnagin rom is quite simple beucase you have to is
1.backup using nandroid
2.make sure you wipe everything. (also battery and rotating settings)
3. Re partition your sdcard to hold 1 ext2 partition and last partition should be the rest in fat32
4. Flash the rom you want through "zip file from sd card"
5. Reboot.
im a newb so i dont have much knowledge but patching up problems that i had, so that i can help others.
it can be pain especailly rooting!!!
So thats how you would flash a rom, but what if you wanted to keep your a2sd apps? So you dont have to install them all over again in the new rom when you wiped everything.
I think I read somewhere that it should be possible to leave the contents of ext2 as it is, and that should carry forward to the next rom, but I havent been able to test it myself yet.
Here's a simple guide/solution if anyone who have problems with their microsdcard
1.Blank Sdcard notification
If u have partition on ur sdcard and u switch from 2.1 to 2.2, u need to reformat the card. Because 2.2 does not need the 2nd partition.
When u had partition your sdcard on 2.1 rom and u get blank notification, please do a reboot. it will eliminate the meassge.
ps:i do recommend using ext2 as 2nd partition and use link2sd as u can manually select the apps, dalvik-cache files and the libs files
2.Unrecognised, Failed to read sdcard, damage sdcard and etc
Required a laptop/computer assistance
Please try this method before you try anything else. usually this will solve all the problem you facing
1.Go to my computer and right click on your sdcard icon
2.Select properties and then click on the Tools tab
3.Click on error checking/check now
4.Remember to tick on the automatic fix and then click start
this will required 10 to 20 minute, depending on the size of your sdcard.
3.Last resort
Format your sdcard using your x10 or pc.
if both method cant be using, re-partition your sdcard using MiniTool Partition Wizard Home Edition 6.0. set it as primary and using FAT32
Sdcard reading and writing speed slow?
For non-rooted and rooted user
Mount your sdcard from your pc and use this Defraggler and defrag your sdcard. credit to 28spawn
For rooted user only
go to this thread increase SD card performance(new Flashable zips), credit to KInG GaME
PS:This troubleshooting method does not 100% will work but since it works for me most of the time, so i wanted to share out. Hope I wont offend anyone.
Mod, if this thread is useless, please delete it and sorry for the trouble.
Thanks for the thread. Tried it on my sd card because it shows blank sd card after I partitioned it into fat32 and ext3 for miui cobrato rom but it didn't work. Nice share anyway.
opps.. thanks for replying n reminding me. i forget to put tis. after u partition your card, did u reboot? btw, there no nd to do partition for 2.2 onwards
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opps.. thanks for replying n reminding me. i forget to put tis. after u partition your card, did u reboot? btw, there no nd to do partition for 2.2 onwards
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Nope, I only put in the partitioned sd card into the phone and started it. I partitioned using parted magic. But for MIUI roms, it's needed to partition into ext3 for the ap2sd+ to work.
same problem here. i just can't seem to get the sd card to work after flashing custom 2.2 or 2.3 roms. but the sd card work just fine on any custom 2.1 roms.
i'm currently on ThGo v1.5.5e. this rom works great.
I'm using EWjet 2.3.4x. I plugged the sdcard into my pc, used mini partition tool to reduce the size of fat32 partition and making 800mb of unallocated space at the end of disk. Then I created a new partition (primary ext3) of 800mb, applied and removed the sdcard from pc.
When I plug it on x10 it says that my sdcard is empty.
I already tried to reboot twice and it keeping saying that is empty.
Link2SD says that I don't have a second partition, but I created a 800mb ext3 partition.
Any help is appreciated.
Thanks.
rota2903 said:
same problem here. i just can't seem to get the sd card to work after flashing custom 2.2 or 2.3 roms. but the sd card work just fine on any custom 2.1 roms.
i'm currently on ThGo v1.5.5e. this rom works great.
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can you tell me which solution u had tried?
henriquesteppan said:
I'm using EWjet 2.3.4x. I plugged the sdcard into my pc, used mini partition tool to reduce the size of fat32 partition and making 800mb of unallocated space at the end of disk. Then I created a new partition (primary ext3) of 800mb, applied and removed the sdcard from pc.
When I plug it on x10 it says that my sdcard is empty.
I already tried to reboot twice and it keeping saying that is empty.
Link2SD says that I don't have a second partition, but I created a 800mb ext3 partition.
Any help is appreciated.
Thanks.
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can u tell me which solution u had tried?
btw, i would suggest u try out ex2 partition because its more common for our phone to recognize it.
sorry for late reply. i tot this thread is dead. thinking wanna ask mod to delete it
well, i tried formating it to fat32 through windows and it worked. but what boggles me is that only some 2.3 roms can detect my sd card. thgo and ewjet works just fine. any miui roms and others doesn't seem to find the sd card. it just says sd card not present or unmounted sd card.
well, i had never tried using any miui rom b4 but from what i read, its best after flashing the miui rom, it it recommended to format the sdcard
Hi everyone,
First of all i would like to thank the developers over here doing a wonderful job,
Ok so this is what i have at the moment:
clockwork recovery installed
Flashed Neojn's devoid #froyo final ROM
franco's kernel v17
now i've followed the guides over here on partitioning and installing, but seem to be doing wrong some where..
Ok on to the questons:
1)Is this Partitioning and darktremor's A2SD flashing to be done before or after install of ROM, i did it after ROM install
2) In Clockwork... there is only an option to create partition but i don't find any option to select the format like ext 2 or ext 3 or ext 4... why is this..?
3) Ok After flashing Darktremor's A2SD (by selecting install zip from location)... i don't see any app icon related to it, how can i know that its working..
4) I went to application manager and checked my previously installed applications, they all have move to sd card greyed out, is it still on phone memory or on the ext partition..
5) i checked by installing a new apk which normally installs in phone memory.. i checked it in application manager.. it too had "move to SD card greyed out" did this app install in ext or phone memory..?
6) I have not been able to locate ext partition in root explorer.. where should be it located, although my memory card size seems to have been reduced after the partition...?
7) How can i transfer dalvich cache to ext partition, should i type in the commands after installing the emulator...
Sorry but i don't seem to get it..
1. First partition, then rom, then a2sd
2. Clockwork only creates ext4 partition
3. From adb or terminal emulator type su, then 'a2sd check' , and it will show you the status.
4. After installing a2sd, the phone treats the ext partition as internal memory (in other words it is tricked) and by default all apps get installed to this partition.
5. So all apps will show that they have installed in phone memory but they are in ext parition. You can check if this is activated by using a2sd check or if you want to check for yourself, navigate to /system/sd (froyo) or /sd-ext (GB) through root explorer and you will see the apps installed there.
6. And obviously, if you have 2 gb card, inherently it is not 2 gb but 1.7 GB, and then if you create a paritition of 512 MB and then if you check in settings it will show sd card space 1.7 - 0.5 = 1.2 GB.
7. To transfer dalvik to ext partition type via terminal or adb, su, then 'a2sd cachesd'. The phone will reboot.
For more commands in a2sd, type 'a2sd help' (after giving su permissions of course) .
If u dont want typing ,download a2sdgui from market and check if its installed it will show details ,otherwise automatic close ,you can check if apps are installed in internal or ext ,and can also move dalvik to ext through this app.
So give it a try ,if u facing any problems then u can pm me.
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mihir287 said:
1. First partition, then rom, then a2sd
2. Clockwork only creates ext4 partition
3. From adb or terminal emulator type su, then 'a2sd check' , and it will show you the status.
4. After installing a2sd, the phone treats the ext partition as internal memory (in other words it is tricked) and by default all apps get installed to this partition.
5. So all apps will show that they have installed in phone memory but they are in ext parition. You can check if this is activated by using a2sd check or if you want to check for yourself, navigate to /system/sd (froyo) or /sd-ext (GB) through root explorer and you will see the apps installed there.
6. And obviously, if you have 2 gb card, inherently it is not 2 gb but 1.7 GB, and then if you create a paritition of 512 MB and then if you check in settings it will show sd card space 1.7 - 0.5 = 1.2 GB.
7. To transfer dalvik to ext partition type via terminal or adb, su, then 'a2sd cachesd'. The phone will reboot.
For more commands in a2sd, type 'a2sd help' (after giving su permissions of course) .
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Thanked You, for the details provided.. will check out and post my findings
Nimitmak said:
If u dont want typing ,download a2sdgui from market and check if its installed it will show details ,otherwise automatic close ,you can check if apps are installed in internal or ext ,and can also move dalvik to ext through this app.
So give it a try ,if u facing any problems then u can pm me.
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Thanks mate, i'll download it from market and post my findings here...
You're welcome I forgot a2sdgui, because i prefer the commands, get it from market, it will provide a GUI to those commands.
OK mates
I have located the ext partition using root explorer in system/sd, really i am relieved now, thank GOD
I ran A2SDgui, it started, i have the led on for "Apps are on SD button", however its off for "zipalign on boot" and "swap is deactivated" anyone knows what they do?
Whats the low memory tab for ?, by default its set to "strict low memory settings"
Under system info - general info
I have got SD-ext using some space, this shows its working i suppose, and whats the /cache/ i have total of 64mb and 63mb is free, what does that do?
And Suppose if i want say for a widget to be on phone memory, how do i turn off this feature just for that ?
One final question, Where does clock work recovery mod actually live in phone, is it possible that we can delete it and brick our phone, i always thought that flashing a new rom wipes everything on phone including clockwork, but i am wrong i suppose...
Sorry for my never ending questions .. but i am curious
Finally i am free from that dreaded low memory message, thanks to people over here
Don't touch the zipalign, swap and low memory settings unless you know what you are doing.
The recovery resides on a separate mount-point ( separate partition if you will) and flashing a rom does not erase it.
Unfortunately, with DT a2sd you cannot selectively choose which apps should be on internal or on ext partition. For that check out Link2sd on the market. It will allow you choose which apps to put on ext and which on internal. Keep in mind, if you want to use link2sd then it's best to use it on a fresh flash as a2sd and ink2sd don't work together.
The cache partition is another partition which stores cache files and as a temporary download location. Don't worry about it.
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mihir287 said:
Don't touch the zipalign, swap and low memory settings unless you know what you are doing.
The recovery resides on a separate mount-point ( separate partition if you will) and flashing a rom does not erase it.
Unfortunately, with DT a2sd you cannot selectively choose which apps should be on internal or on ext partition. For that check out Link2sd on the market. It will allow you choose which apps to put on ext and which on internal. Keep in mind, if you want to use link2sd then it's best to use it on a fresh flash as a2sd and ink2sd don't work together.
The cache partition is another partition which stores cache files and as a temporary download location. Don't worry about it.
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Thanks a ton bro. I have decided to stay with A2SD for now. will move to link 2 SD when a Rom based on the official gingerbread becomes available. BTW do you have any links that explain link2sd in detail..
CtrlU said:
Thanks a ton bro. I have decided to stay with A2SD for now. will move to link 2 SD when a Rom based on the official gingerbread becomes available. BTW do you have any links that explain link2sd in detail..
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Oh, I don't know; see the market description, or as always, google is your friend!
This thread answered a lot of my doubts about the partitioning. However, i did not understand if the card should be partitioned after or before the install of the ROM? Will there be a problem if it is done after because I am getting a 16GB card tomorrow but I've already flashed a custom ROM using the 2GB stock lg card? Or should i re-do everything again to be safe?
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This thread answered a lot of my doubts about the partitioning. However, i did not understand if the card should be partitioned after or before the install of the ROM? Will there be a problem if it is done after because I am getting a 16GB card tomorrow but I've already flashed a custom ROM using the 2GB stock lg card? Or should i re-do everything again to be safe?
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for your first question, it should be partitioned BEFORE you flash the rom and other stuffs
also dont forget to read the pink words in my signiture
and for card changing, its simple:
first make a nandroid backup, choose all stuffs including ext-partition
then partition your new card (better the same size as before idk just feeling better with that)
nandroid full restore.
and reboot then all things will be cool dont have to redo stuffs
but for the worst situations better make a full titanium before changing the card!
good luck and hope i helped
Hi,
I looked on forum for some summary what is general use of SD-ext partition.
So far I found some explanations and some solutions for CM ROMs.
So, if I uderstand correctly, I can use sd-ext
- either as seamless extension of internal partitions (/data, /system, /cache), for more storage
- and/or for installing apps on SD card, that work when SD card is connected to PC ass mass storage
Is it right?
I am on AOKP ROM, I tried to use it for moving apps with Link2SD and Android Assistent, but they tried to move apps to sdcard.
So, what is correct use of sd-ext and how to make it with AOKP? Mainly I want to extend internal storage (384MB)
I think you need to have a ext3 partition in the SD...
try this method...
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Ok so I am gonna make an easy guide. But befor i start i will say the requirements
Requirements
1.Rooted
2.Busybox installed(v19.4 reccomended)
4.Card reader
So here we are.
1.Download MiniTool Partition
2.Remove the sd-card from phone and put it in a card reader and plug in pc.
4.Select only important files like Pictures, Music , Titanium and clockworkmod backups and all that important stuff for you
5.Copy them to a folder in computer.
6.Install MiniToolPartition and open it.
7.You will see your hard drives and your sd card.
8. Right click on sd card and click delete. Then again right click and Create.
9.Select "File System:" FAT when you have 2GB or smaller card.
Select "File System:" FAT32 when you have 4GB or greater card.
10.Dont select the whole volume. Select for example if you have 4GB card select 3GB if you want your sd-ext to be 1GB
11.When you are done.Again right click on the sd card and create ext2 or ext3 partition.Then select the full volume allwoed.
12.Make sure that this volume is enough for all apps on your phone.
13.Whn you are done click on the apply button on the top left corner. Wait for it to finish. When you are done. Copy teh prevously backed up data to the card.
14.Put it on the phone and on the market download Link2SD
15.Run the app and it will ask for root.Then select your tipe of partition. tehn reboot.
16.After reboot go to the app and you can mult iselect your apps with the options menu. Then in actions.Click Create link. Then ok.
17.You are done. Now you have a cleaner sd and initial storage
FAQ:
Q:What is sd-ext partition.
A: Its a tipe of partiton than linux supports so Android can use it as an initial memory.
Q:Why i dont see more space when i go to Apps in phones settings
A:The phone cant display sd-ext partiton. you can view it via Link2SD.(Otions>Storage info)
Alternetive version of discribing:http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1338708
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1750888
thanks!
I used MiniTool Partition Wizard but Neo couldn't find it.
Luckily I found this http://www.butonic.de/2012/03/14/partitioning-the-sd-card-for-app2ext-with-adb-shell/ and was able to fdisk my sdcard from putty connected to sshdroid. Now SD is correctly formatted and Link2SD created mount script.
I can't tell if it works or no. From what I expect, there should be more MB when I look at Settings -> Storage, because Link2SD extends my internal storage... but there is still the same ~420MB.
Can it be that Link2SD silently moves new apps to /sd-ext, but internal storage is still the same?
DarshanaXN said:
I think you need to have a ext3 partition in the SD...
try this method...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1750888
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PetrGasparik said:
thanks!
I can't tell if it works or no. From what I expect, there should be more MB when I look at Settings -> Storage, because Link2SD extends my internal storage... but there is still the same ~420MB.
Can it be that Link2SD silently moves new apps to /sd-ext, but internal storage is still the same?
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I think you missed this line in my post.
Q:Why i dont see more space when i go to Apps
in phones settings
A:The phone cant display sd-ext partiton. you
can view it via Link2SD.(Otions>Storage info)
although phone settings doesn't display about sd-ext you may see that amount of free storage increases as you create links with link2sd. I've attached two screenshots showing one before linking asphalt and anti terror shooter to sd-ext and after linking.
I had the same problem with minitool. then I used CWM to partition the sd.
u need to format ur SD to ext2 and you need link2sd app
indycar said:
u need to format ur SD to ext2 and you need link2sd app
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It depends on the kernel which file format it supports.
The FAQs from link2sd says that fat 32 is supported by every Android / kernel for SD ext partition.
This is my still unused SD ext fat 32 partition.
So if you are not sure fat 32 should always do the work. By the way mini partition tool works great.
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use ext 2
ext3 and 4 didnt work on my neo
Hi,
I used Link2SD for some time. I had some troubles with ROM - random reboots, YT not working etc
I stopped using Link2SD, because I tried to eliminate everything "unnatural".
At the end, I changed ROM from AOKP to Paranoid and it solved all these troubles (there are some new ones )
Now, then I installed Link2SD and try to create mount script, Link2SD fails with "Mounting script cannot be created"
what do you suggest? reformat card partition? I would like to re-link apps that are there.
DarshanaXN said:
I think you missed this line in my post.
Q:Why i dont see more space when i go to Apps
in phones settings
A:The phone cant display sd-ext partiton. you
can view it via Link2SD.(Otions>Storage info)
although phone settings doesn't display about sd-ext you may see that amount of free storage increases as you create links with link2sd. I've attached two screenshots showing one before linking asphalt and anti terror shooter to sd-ext and after linking.
I had the same problem with minitool. then I used CWM to partition the sd.
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Yeah, you're right. It is still a little of mystery for me, but hey, I learn to use it
Anyway, Minitool IS great, but when I formatted a card with it, phone couldn't read it. So I had to use ssh to phone.
Hello Folks! Did you ever wanted to increase internal storage? Well you came to the right place! Today I will show you the RIGHT way of increasing internal storage and allowing you to install more apps and games!
Note: You will need to be running an custom ROM before attempting to increase storage. Also root and superuser permissions will be needed. This method best works on gingerbread as it is more stable, I have tried it on ICS and JB but they may soft brick your device.
Step 1: Download and install MiniTool Partition Wizard Home Edition [DO NOT USE THE WINDOWS PARTITION AS IT DOES NOT SUPPORT EXT FORMATS]
Step 2: Plug your device in and make sure its mounted. Open MiniTool Partition Wizard, now you should see your SD card. [Back everything up before continuing]
Step 3: Right click on the SD card and click on "Format". This may take a while.
Step 4: Right click again and wipe the partition. Once that is done, split the partition. If you have a 8GB SD card I recommend you give 900MB for SD-EXT and the rest for SD.
Step 5: Before you apply, make the second partition (sd-ext) EXT 3 format. Do not touch the larger partition. Once your done you can unplug your device from the computer.
It should look like this:
Step 6: Go over to the Play Store and download "Mounts2Sd"
Step 7: Run the application and it should ask for super user rights
Step 8: Hopefully you will be presented with a screen like this.
Step 9: Press the menu button then tap on "Application Settings." Then tap "Install Mounts Script"
Step 10: Once step 9 is complete, tap the wrench icon and select apps and dalvik cache. (best effective way to increase internal storage)
Step 11: Scroll down and find "Driver" tap on that and select "Auto Detect"
Step 12: Restart! [NOTE: Boot may take a little longer than usual] [The speed on boot up now mainly depends on your SD card]
Now you are done! Here it what mine looks like now! So what ever you install, will go into the SD-EXT partition. Dalvik Cache is also now in SD-EXT!
I hope I helped you!
Just wondering...
Hi there, I have a s5830 as well. I installed quite a number of apps in it but the internal storage is almost full. I have found this way of increasing the internal storage on many sites. But my question is, will it really work? I have read comments about this method. Most of the people say it just spoils your sd card. Let me know what you think. Thanks
leongkaixiang said:
Hi there, I have a s5830 as well. I installed quite a number of apps in it but the internal storage is almost full. I have found this way of increasing the internal storage on many sites. But my question is, will it really work? I have read comments about this method. Most of the people say it just spoils your sd card. Let me know what you think. Thanks
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Isn't this pretty similar to Link2SD?
Wait I'm getting confused. Are these two the similar thing? If so how do you configure it? I installed link2sd and have partitioned my sd card. From here what are the procedures to expand your internal storage? Thx
Thank you friend! Helped me a lot!
About your statement...
Still man even you want it with mount2sd or link2sd still can't fully free up your internal memory coz still left some private apk that cost more on internal even that's been moved with any you named it mount2sd link2sd app2sd or with script and blahx2.... etc still there is no best method that work on freeing memory that also don't forget about statement that more app u can install more that u build cache or dalvik cache even that running front or background that also consumed your RAM issued even after you swap RAM To sd card that's finally broke your SD so That"s the end of it so if you have better solutions could you please send me email to [email protected] Thanks again.... cheers....
Zerien said:
Wait I'm getting confused. Are these two the similar thing? If so how do you configure it? I installed link2sd and have partitioned my sd card. From here what are the procedures to expand your internal storage? Thx
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These two are similar in that they could make use of the partitioned sector of the sd card (known as the sd-ext) to act as additional "internal storage" for installing apps and works similarly as the phone internal memory. With the additional storage you could install more apps.
The above two are also similar in that they require init.d support and busy box. Most custom ROM normally are init.d supported and stock ROM's init.d support could be tested or added with app as per this tutorial: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1933849
Here are tutorials for Mount2SD and Link2SD.
Mount2SD Tutorial: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2389501
Link2SD Tutorial: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1614700
Samsung Galaxy Ace memory related problem
Dear All,
I have a problem to solve regarding my Samsung Ace S-5830 (with built in 270 MB !!! internal memory) installed on a CM11.
Small description:
SD card partitioned (1st: 5.7 GB FAT32, 2nd: 1.4GB ext2) into the device (all memory: 270 MB, internal: 178MB !!!) I have already installed Link2SD application, linked a few applications (App. cache cleaner, disk usage, Google play services, Total commander) -> SD card
My storage usage status according to Link2SD:
internal (/data) 130/178 MB
SD card (storage/sdcard0: 97% free
SD card 2nd part (/data/sdext2): 90% free
system (/system): 205/206 MB 0% free -> it seems to me it completely full. I think the install script determines the space, I don't know whether it is the proper status
cache(/cache):4/24 Mb 82 %
I have already cleaned caches a few times. When I want to install a 20 MB or so application (i.e Accuweather ) from Google Play than the application downloaded, the install procedure seemingly finished, but at the end of the process the error message:
Can't install app
Insufficient storage available
Which storage insufficient? Where is the app downloading to? Where is the Google play store cache? Is it configurable? How can I solve/improve the situation?
In general devices have remarkable internal memory (at least 1-2GB) instead of Samsung Ace. How can I overcome this disadvantage? Thank you for your valuable support.
KR,
Laszlo.