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Can someone provide me a tutorial about how to install app2sd on rooted Lg Optimus GT540.
Thanks a lot & Regards
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Not possible on Android 1.6
how to install app2SD on LG GT540 (android 1.6)
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how to install app2SD on LG GT540 (android 1.6)
If you update to 2.1 then it's meant to work. There's a guide on Modaco on how to do it.
I am only passing on information that I have searched (mainly through Modaco) for and tried and tested. This is by no means my creation or discovery! And also...dont sue me if you mess your phone up!
First of all, you must be rooted!
Best thing to do before installing apps2sd is to do a factory data reset.
There has been discussions on whether apps2sd overwrites the phones factory defaults. I think the problem lays in an old script of apps2sd, perhaps there is a new on out... I couldnt tell ya! Anyhow, this is not really a problem if you want apps2sd permanently on your phone though. So remember, start from scratch, reset your data.
1. Partition your sdcard and make 3 partition on it.
Example: sdcard is 1 GB
1st partition in FAT32 600mb
2nd partition in ext2 300mb
3th partition as swap 100mb
Im not sure if the swap partition is needed but I made it anyway.
2. Copy the apps2sd folder to the root of the sdcard.
Example: /sdcard/app2sd/
3. Connect your phone from ADB and type this command :
adb shell
su (approve with superuser aplication in your phone)
sh /sdcard/app2sd/app2sd.sh
After a while your phone will reboot.
4. Now check how much internal memory you have (I had 135mb after my clean install of apps2sd. I have never had that much after a factory reset, a hard reset or a flash).
And there you have it folks!
tutorial : how to insert app2sd in optimus
first, im sorry for my english
for app2sd on optimus, you must have root level.
before install app2sd, please check you internal memory (setting-sd card & phone storage)
and remember your free space. biggrin.gif
step:
1.Partition your sdcard (i use paragon manager)
make 3 partition on your sd card.
example : your sdcard is 4 GB
1st partition in FAT32 3 GB
2nd partition in ext2 700mb
3th partition swap 300 mb
2.download this file mediafire[dot]com/?2os3np35b0fmc60
3.extract the download file
Added automatic installation app2sd. Just run APP2SD.bat
Unnecessary SDK TOOLS
what happen in your memory?
good luck
@skribbler86 swap is not needed I think, i don't make swap and app2sd works for me
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@skribbler86 swap is not needed I think, i don't make swap and app2sd works for me
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swap like a virtual memory may be.
i think phone need a virtual memory for app2sd.
Swap is like a linux swap (as in swap space for the RAM), but from what I read, it's not actually needed
Ah I see! Well thanks for that info. Its a bit too late now lol but atleast I know for next time. Thanks
Here We Go Everyone
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?goto=newpost&t=803695
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Hey, I have an unlocked LG Optimus, if I set it to factory default will that lock it again? Or can I do this without setting my phone to factory default?
Old post but for reference's sake, am posting this here.
I used MiniTool Partition Wizard Home Edition for making the partition.
I had a 16GB microSDHC but I made only a 512mB ext2 and left the rest as FAT32.
GT540 was designed to handle only 140mB of usable internal memory. So, making a huge ext2 partition will considerably slow down your phone. I would recommend to keep it below 512mB. Most often, you won't install more than 200-300mB worth of apps. Most games have their extra data downloaded to the SD and only apk and dex files reside in the phone.
And, I found that Link2SD was better than apps2sd. I never used apps2sd because by the time I wanted apps2sd, Link2SD was out. Check it out.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=919326
@nibras_reeza
i am having 8 GB memory card. can you please tell me the steps how to do partion..
why dont you just put 2.2 or 2.3 on your phone. the roms are available in the developer forum.
I found installing cm7 made it work. Although i lost the functionality of my camera app2sd worked other than that it is a great rom.
I agree, link2sd is far more better than apps2sd.
Also u need to upgrade ur firmware from 1.6 and 2.1 to higher roms, 2.3 is good.
So to fully use ur android,root your device, install a rom manager, then clockworkmod and superuser, there you can enjoy.
Sorted it out the hard way - repartitioned with FAT and lost all my apps. Installed them quickly enough with Applanet App Market.
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Hello XDA. A few months ago I partitioned my 2GB SD-card to use with a custom made 2.1 ROM I used to have and I have not changed this partitioning ever since, I've been using it with MiniCM and it works alright.
My question is: Could I or could I not partition it back to FAT so I don't have any ext without problems? Or do I need to reinstall MiniCM if I installed it with an ext partition?
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One thing you need to check is if you have chosen 'internal memory' as the place to download applications that you may have downloaded/installed after installing CM1.In that case,choose the 'move to phone' option so that you don't have any apps stored on your ext partition.As long as you have stored apps either in the phone or external which is the FAT partition,there will be no problem at all in getting rid of the partition.Personally,I have never liked any of these ext partitions because I think they slow down the apps stored on them!
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Please clearly state which ROM are you going to flash, and the current partition details, partition(s) and size, filesystem ;-)
what is the ext2/ext3 partitions being used for ? are they only for setup new roms or for use while running the device?
i havent noticed any change with or without ext3 partition beside the low space left on the 2gb memory card...
eladmagen said:
what is the ext2/ext3 partitions being used for ? are they only for setup new roms or for use while running the device?
i havent noticed any change with or without ext3 partition beside the low space left on the 2gb memory card...
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ext partitions are required to install apps2sd or link2sd so that you can store downloaded applications there instead of clogging your phone memory.These are not required if your OS is Froyo and higher since there is a native apps2sd which helps you move applications to the main FAT portion off the sd card.
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Hi guys,
This question is bouncing on my mind for some time...
Many people state that they use darktremor a2sd on Cyanogenmod, and I'm wondering why?
Darktremor's objective is to move apps to SD, right?
Well, Cyanogenmod also allows us to do the same, right again?
Sooooo, why use darktremor on Cyanogenmod?
Thanks in advance
I'm also wondering about the difference if I was to use darktremor's script. I noticed the default Apps2SD would not completely transfer the app to the sd card (for example, if I transferred a 20mb game, it's reported that around 1mb is still left in the internal memory), hence the amount of apps I could install on my ace is very limited. Would using darktremor's script solve this?
Apps2SD (the one in Froyo and CM) moves most or some (depending one the application) data under /sdcard/.android_secure and /sdcard/Android/.
It'll leave behind some files in the internal memory.
A2SD (and S2E and Link2SD) moves the ENTIRE application (app files, data files, dalvik-cache) to a separate partition on the SD Card, then links the apks to the filesystem (linking is Linux term for making a shortcut).
Another advantage of this is the bugs present in native apps2sd -- such as widgets not appearing after a reboot -- are not present in a2sd method. This is because of a mount script executed during the booting process.
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scripts like dt a2sd tricks/fools the android to use sd-ext partition as an internal memory...
that's why when you use apps2sd(one that you can use from the app info menu) just moves a little part of the app to sd card while scripts like a2sd moves the whole data to the ext partition..
But I have to create a partition before I flash dt or link2sd? Or it is a virtual partition that the program creates? Is it really worth to use dt or link2sd?
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Yes, you need to create a partition on your SD card (512MB is more than enough). The easiest way is to just partition through CWM Recovery (under Advanced, I think). It'll automatically create an ext3 partition of your choice size (also swap, if you want swapspace).
Don't be deterred by ext3 because it's lower than ext4; it's actually much more stable.
Is it worth it? Very, if you know what you're doing. As long as you don't mess around with the partition, say when you plug in USB mass storage mode to the computer, it should be fine.
My ace never appears on my cpu as a drive. Dunno what is the prob.
Anyway... how do I format my sd after it is partioned? To delete the partition ..
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Darktremor's a2sd and CM kernel...
I've had some damage to my phone. More details over at my post in General questions.
My damaged unit. SK17i My consideration for replacement. MK16i. From Xperia Mini Pro to Xperia Pro. (For the price difference, it seems for the hardware upgrade to get the bigger unit.)
My basic setup? Custom Kernel with root and a2sd.
Problem. There seems no Custom Kernel but one... bbooff's. (Waiting to here if it also will support the a2sd of darktremor.)
I came across CM being available already for the MK16i.
Problem. I just use root & a2sd. Suites my simple needs. I don't do Custom Roms at present. My need is for a stable communication device.
When I got my SK17i. I read that there was a clash between CM and a2sd. Has this then been cleared up? (Fully? For those CM users who may know. I'm a noob to Android.)
Is it possible, from instructions I read on getting CM on the MK16i there's a CM kernel that must be installed 1st, to just use the CM kernel and Stock Rom?
I am just thinking maybe there will be some clash here? Then maybe not? I know the forum instructions did clearly say stock Kernel is incompatible with CM. That may be about some features CM wants to use. Stock Rom simply may not access any 'bonus' features of CM Rom but will there be a problem otherwise?
Anyone who knows more about Android... maybe have an idea?
My setup and use is pretty basic, pretty simple and no, I do not want those apps2sd programs that don't use an Ext partition and don't 'fool' the system into thinking it's running the programs on the system partition.
Well, looking for information. I would rather get the MK16i. Nice bit of kit, but I also firmly want the same basic little setup I've got here but there seems at the moment to be few Custom Kernel's for this device and I am not even about to try to roll my own. Wouldn't know where to begin.
Sup XDA Comunity!
I hace one question. Isnt a way that makes EVERYTHING install by default on External SD(The MicroSD card that you have in the Slot, not the internal storage of 10 gb) ???
Some script or dunno? NOT an apk/aplication, I remember I do that on my Motorola Milestone. I install the rom (.zip file on recovery) then i flash an .zip script that every app installs on the ext partition of the SD
Yea because, its so ****ing anoying install every app that you have, even i had all the apk, its annoyng install one by one, because are like 50 or more apps, nor incluiding games
so that was so ´perfect, in my milestone, i just sayd Nah fck this rom, cwm and bang flash another rom and all my apps where in the ext partition, and they were installed, loaded and ready to launch already
If someone had an idea about this on the i9100, tell me please!
Thax, Cya!
Hi,
all i know is Titanium Backup - but some Roms arent supported by TB Backups , dunno why
give it a try ;-)
greetz
You want to install apps on your ext SD?
Try GL to SD v 1.9.4 ( http://market.android.com/search?q= )
It moves the data from a appto your sd card. The additional 1gb that you have to download after you installed fifa, gta or mc3.
I dont know if it can move the apk, but apk's arent that big.
For me this was the reason to root!
Hope i helped you!
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lvcio said:
Sup XDA Comunity!
I hace one question. Isnt a way that makes EVERYTHING install by default on External SD(The MicroSD card that you have in the Slot, not the internal storage of 10 gb) ???
Some script or dunno? NOT an apk/aplication, I remember I do that on my Motorola Milestone. I install the rom (.zip file on recovery) then i flash an .zip script that every app installs on the ext partition of the SD
Yea because, its so ****ing anoying install every app that you have, even i had all the apk, its annoyng install one by one, because are like 50 or more apps, nor incluiding games
so that was so ´perfect, in my milestone, i just sayd Nah fck this rom, cwm and bang flash another rom and all my apps where in the ext partition, and they were installed, loaded and ready to launch already
If someone had an idea about this on the i9100, tell me please!
Thax, Cya!
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Apps2SD and its variants have been falling out of favour with the rise of increasingly improved specs. Like leechseed said Titanium backup or a similar app is your best bet. I've got around 40 apps installed including hefty games and backing up/restoring takes no more than 5 minutes respectively.
Hollow.Droid said:
Apps2SD and its variants have been falling out of favour with the rise of increasingly improved specs. Like leechseed said Titanium backup or a similar app is your best bet. I've got around 40 apps installed including hefty games and backing up/restoring takes no more than 5 minutes respectively.
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I See, but that implies having the doble space ocupied for the same apps, The Backup and the instaled backup after restore...
Like i says, on my old milestone i simply had everything(except rom apps) instaled on the ext partition then android it loads every apps from the begining! And every new rom flashing i just had to flash an recovery script that makes everything auto install by default on the ext partition. No user interface no dialogs, pop ups, configs, backups/restore.
Just flash script that makes everything default install on ext partition, after flashing main rom/gapps and thats it
If someone knows something about similar stuff on the i9100 Please Share it, Thx!
lvcio said:
I See, but that implies having the doble space ocupied for the same apps, The Backup and the instaled backup after restore...
Like i says, on my old milestone i simply had everything(except rom apps) instaled on the ext partition then android it loads every apps from the begining! And every new rom flashing i just had to flash an recovery script that makes everything auto install by default on the ext partition. No user interface no dialogs, pop ups, configs, backups/restore.
Just flash script that makes everything default install on ext partition, after flashing main rom/gapps and thats it
If someone knows something about similar stuff on the i9100 Please Share it, Thx!
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the old milestone way is not possible with I9100 since memory management is quite different. so either u can use backup apps like TB or u can live with ur milestone forever
Hello together,
i have a problem with a desire x and i hope you guys can help me.
i have used the search but the posts i find are from last year so i'm not sure if this info are still up to date.
So i want to partition the sd card so i can install more apps on the phone.
Is there any better (easier or more secure) way than with 4EXT Recovery Updater?
Does the DX support the 4EXT or do i need to do a 3EXT?
Can i use all ROM's after portitioning the sd card? Do they all support installing apps on the sd card after partitioning it?
This are my questions, i hope you can help me a bit on that.
Thanks
You can also create partition on your sd card using AParted app from play store here : https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sylkat.AParted&hl=en
i have used it and it works as advertised
regarding support it depends on kernel and rom but EXT3 and EXT4 both are supported on DX as far as i have used them
not sure about all roms but i guess yes all roms might support partitions but you also need a compatible kernel.. i use nexus kernel v3 on EXT4 partition and it works well for me
dont know about direct install on sd card but i use Link2sd app which creates a 'link' and apps are indirecly as a whole moved to sd card if i am not wrong
Thank you i will try this app.
About the link2sd... i thought if i partition the card, the phone will automatically install new apps on this partition.
but it's not a big deal to have an app to do that.
I hope everything will work fine
Thanks again for your help.
i have one more question
Do i need to be rooted to install the apps you suggested and use them? or can i do this without root?
that would be such easier if i don't have to root the phone first and install any other ROM.
stefdag said:
i have one more question
Do i need to be rooted to install the apps you suggested and use them? or can i do this without root?
that would be such easier if i don't have to root the phone first and install any other ROM.
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it doesnt make sense to root your phone when you`re planning to install a different rom anyway.
the rom gets rooted, not the phone. and most of the custom roms available here a already pre-rooted.
and yes, at least link2sd needs root to work properly, dont know about the other app.
I thought without root we can't install any other ROM?
or is this S-OFF thing not something like root?
but anyway, if you say the link2sd needs root then i have to install such a rooted ROM.