Using a2sd after the ROM has been installed - Optimus One, P500, V General

I recently installed the AGA-ROM v1.3 on an official GB p500h. But at the time of the installation I haven't partitioned to use a2sd.
So now I partitioned the sdcard with gparted, first partition is fat32, second ext3.
a2sd check outputs: No Apps2sd Flag File found. Programs run from Internal Storage. To run from SD card type type 'a2sd reinstall'
For a2sd to work, should I just type 'a2sd reinstall'? Or I should flash everything again? And is the partitioning correct?

You know, the instructions are pretty explicit...

For a2sd to work, should I just type 'a2sd reinstall'?
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Yes, but you can try an GUI for A2SD to make it easier. Look for A2SDGUI - Darktremor A2SD GUI in Market (as a new user I can't post links, but just google it.)
Or I should flash everything again?
And is the partitioning correct?
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No and I think so.

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[Q] Link2SD on XXKPH

anybody able to run Link2SD on SGA? i prefer it over a2sd
vertcam9 said:
anybody able to run Link2SD on SGA? i prefer it over a2sd
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First install Move2sd Enabler, run it and set to EXTERNAL. Then download App2SD and use it!
ENJOY!
vertcam9 said:
anybody able to run Link2SD on SGA? i prefer it over a2sd
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I got "mount script error"
Link2sd only work on Android 2.1 and 2.2, does not work for 2.3 gingerbread.
you will getting mount error.
I tried Ext2 and Ext3 both not working.
Maybe it need Ext4 partition of sd card. but I do not have tools to create ext4 to try it.
link2sd works on CODEROM with disabled a2sd. EXT2.
how to disable dt a2sd on coderom?

Darktremor or apps2sd?

Hey guys! Do you all suggest that I use Link2sd or Darktremor apps2sd?? And while telling,let me know how much is your partition and what ext. you using!
a2sd,it is good to move apps,
and if u move Dalvik-Cache to sd ,in terminal emulator command is: a2sd cachesd
ext3 is suported by all roms
lalu.tura said:
a2sd,it is good to move apps,
and if u move Dalvik-Cache to sd ,in terminal emulator command is: a2sd cachesd
ext3 is suported by all roms
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Which ext. do you think is the best?
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[Q]Link2SD and CM7 KANG = ??

Following from this thread, I finally partitioned my sd card and had link2sd installed in my ace.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=919326
I moved my apps using apps2sd. I found out there are some remaining data in the phone. Are those data : dalvik-cache (.dex) file and lib files (.so) ? Or those are the game saves data. So, if i use Link2SD, i can completely move those data to sd?
It shows an error when I try to start it.. I could not link any of the apps.
Mount Script Error
Mount script cannot be created.
mount: mounting /dev/block/vold/179:2 on data/sdext2 failed: Device or resource busy
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my 2nd partition is on fat32
did u create both partition as primary?
btw i still think link2sd is buggy and annoying. at least in my experience. sometimes it fails to mount partition during booting and just prompt to reboot, or the moved app wouldnt even show in app drawer.
A2SD works perfectly for me.. There aren't many functions as Link2SD but it does the job..
an0nym0us_ said:
did u create both partition as primary?
btw i still think link2sd is buggy and annoying. at least in my experience. sometimes it fails to mount partition during booting and just prompt to reboot, or the moved app wouldnt even show in app drawer.
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Yes, both are primary as guided from the thread. :S
So any other than link2sd that can fully move an apps including it's data etc. My internal memory getting full soon.
Pahan88, is App2SD free same thing as A2SD?
here if we said a2sd or app2sd it generally means dartremore a2sd. u need to be rooted, and if ur on gingerbread u need to use kernel which support init.d script which is ketut's cfroot kernel. darktremore a2sd can move apps, data and dalvik cache to sdcard
edited: sorry, just realize ur thread title said cm7 kang. ur already rooted and using cfroot. u just need to flash darktremore a2sd via recovery
Thanks.. Do you mind showing me the right thread? I did a search and there are so many threads about it.. I dont even know which one is the right one.
partition ur sdcard with two partition, both primary. 1st partition as fat32 and 2nd partition as ext2/ext3/ext4
get the flashable zip file from its thread here
put it in sdcard, boot into cwm and choose to mount system and mount data.
choose to install zip from sdcard and flash the earlier zip file.
get terminal emulator from market, open it and do
Code:
su
a2sd reinstall
and ur phone will reboot.
when it boot up, open terminal again and do
Code:
su
a2sd cachesdreset
to move dalvik cache to sdcard, or
Code:
su
a2sd datasd
to move data to sdcard
Hi, I got a new sd card 4gb. But I partitioned using CWM. I checked through MiniTool Partition Wizard, it didnt show any 2nd partition but it did shows reduced MB. Partition via CWM is ok?
And no-one points the poor guy to s2e
Hi there. I saw the information there. Sounds so simple.. Is there anything I should know before I try it? And im not a guy btw.. THanks ^^
WishFinder` said:
Hi there. I saw the information there. Sounds so simple.. Is there anything I should know before I try it? And im not a guy btw.. THanks ^^
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Sorry, but Yea its that simple But if your a frequent backup/restorer kind of person, using advanced mode may get very confusing and you will get force closes as it brings anything you moved to SD-EXT. Don't worry about the Cache size and ext4 journaling in the settings.
to use link2sd with CM7 KANG rom .just mount the second partition as ext3 format.link2sd will work.
scoffyburito said:
Sorry, but Yea its that simple But if your a frequent backup/restorer kind of person, using advanced mode may get very confusing and you will get force closes as it brings anything you moved to SD-EXT. Don't worry about the Cache size and ext4 journaling in the settings.
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mm when i run the s2e, I cant click on anything except the "Download cache" part. The others, I cant tap on it. Cant move my apps..

a few questions of a2sd cm7.1 and lowmem settings

I have a few questions, if you are so nice of answering me, i almost have my target config but i have a few doubts,well i have done all of this:
I did partition from the clockworkmod and do this:
From clockwork to install partition with swap to ceiling and minimum 1024 of ext i moved to sd dtapps2sd-2.7.5.3-beta04-signed.zip in the sd enter recovery (cwm) again to go to advanced unmount system, unmount sd ext and next did install the zip
Next gone to start mobile to put in sd a2sdgui and to install, a2sdgui 0.91
Gone to the terminal and write first su and next a2sd install
Later went to a2sdgui dalvik cache on sd ext,etc.
Then I did a new backup of since I stay the system with clockwork just in case
And finally moved my copy of safety of the sd that tape-worm in my PC to the sd again
Dont now if installing the script from the recovery I have to give him to mount system and to mount sd or mount sdext or not for that in adjustments cyanogen he says to me that I do not have expansion to sorrow say to me a2sdgui that if then also I am interested in knowing ifi have to install a2sd.ext4.update.zip or from the commands spending to ext 3 and then to ext 4 from the commands, since the amon ra is not for the galaxy ace or I believe it (if you know that say to me) and 4extrecovery either.
This way i dont know if my sd turned to ext4 before installing the package, which I did was to give him to the command in terminal him a2sd convert-ext4, but clearly the whole configuration at least those those were linked of system to the sd not works, this way so then I did a restore from last backup done after install the script, other question is why when i wrote in terminal a2sd lowmem-ultimate, the change did but when reboot the phone is a2sd lowmem default? I spent hours reading forums but for the poor galaxy ace,there are not much explications of this process.
Sorry if my english is bad,is not my language
Pd finally Ive found an script that converts sd ext automatically into ext4,but i have other question in post3
jusr sharing my experience..
i'm using Grif cyanogen.
also darktremor a2sd.
my card converted into ext4 partition using my pc. using mini tool partition app which tell your partition format.
i've issue when converting from ext3 to ext4 via dta2sd.. bootloop happened..
basically cwm recovery 4.0.0.9 format my sd-ext card into ext3 not ext4... so i had to do it manually via PC.
last thing... sorry i can't understand the point of your curiosity... pardon me.
thank you. Ive found an script that converts sd ext automatically into ext4 and install a2sd auto as well its name is DT-CM7-2.7.5.2-EXT4-signed.zip. But i think that kernel overclocked cm-7.1-oc-kernel-2.6.35.7-perf-CL562111.zip of my ace not support swap because when i do a2sd check in terminal show this Swap - [ ] Partition not present or no swap support.[*] Swap does not start.
,but in a2sdgui show swap is on, and when change in this app swappines to 75 is still this value,but when reboot the phone back to a2sdgui and show 30 forever in swappines. (otherwise in a2sd check show correctly that sd is en ext4)
Do you know some kernel for s ace and cyanogenmod that support overclock and swap?
Thanks for possible reply.
anyone knows the answer of my question?? xD
yhazarus said:
anyone knows the answer of my question?? xD
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I wouldn't recommend swap to anyone anyway
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yhazarus said:
Do you know some kernel for s ace and cyanogenmod that support overclock and swap?
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see here for oc kernel http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=18285271&postcount=1
I think swap is active by default if you have create it before install a2sd..

Guide to DARK TREMOR app2sd script-

[LINK BACK]
While installing rom people often ask for link2sd or s2e support
As of enabling Dark tremor app2sd is difficult for them....
I did an extensive research and came up successful in using and applying it....
I would like to share it here....
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Before beginning it is assumed that you have a custom clockwork mod recovery and a custom rom is installed on your device. Alternatively, if you are in a stock firmware/rom and want to partition your sd card please Install Clock Work Mod Recovery and Flash a Custom Rom on your device. Also since partitioning your sd card will erase all your data stored in sd card, it is recommended that you backup your data to your computer. Now that you have backed up your data please follow these simple instructions to partition your sd card and install Darktremor App2sd script on your android smart phone.
PARTITIONING SD CARD
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1. Reboot your device into Clockwork Mod Recovery.
2. Go to Advance>>Partition SD Card option on your recovery and select a size (for ext 3 partition). This will create an ext 3 file system partition on your sd card called sd-ext. The size of your sd-ext partition should be determined on the basis of how much apps and games you are going to install on your device.
i have 1 Gb sd-ext on 8 gb memory ...
3. Also, select swap partition size as 0 Mb (select 64 or more for gaming purpose)
4. [Optional] Format your sd-ext from mounts and storage>>fromat /sd-ext option in CWM recovery.
5. Reboot your device and open a terminal emulator or shell commander and type in the following command to make sure that your second partition (aka sd-ext partition) is mounted at boot.
mount | grep sd-ext
You should see the following code:
/dev/block/mmcblk0p2 on /sd-ext type ext3 (rw,noatime,nodiratime,barrier=1,nodelalloc,data=ordered)
INSTALLING DTAPPS2SD
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6. Now download Darktremor Apps2SD (link bottom) and copy it to your sdcard.
7. Reboot your device in CWM recovery and then mount your data and system by going to mounts and storage>>mount /data and mounts and storage>>mount /system options respectively.
8. Now go back to main menu and go to install zip from sd>>choose zip from sdcard option and select the dtapps2sd-2.7.5.3-beta04-signed.zip file you downloaded from above.
9. After the script is installed reboot your device.
That’s all. You have successfully installed Darktremor Apps2SD on your device .
Note that the device will reboot again after you reboot your device. This is just to move all your apps to the second partition (sd-ext partition) and is normal.
Also if you want to manage your Apps2SD settings you can either use commands in terminal emulator or download the APPS2SDGUI application from market and manage everything from there. One of the useful command can be a2sd help. Try it on any terminal to see the help file that comes with Darktremor A2SD.
How to check if Apps2SD has been installed correctly...
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The following information is for those who are still unsure of whether Apps2SD has been installed and if it is working correctly after root.
Open a Terminal Editor on your phone
When you have the client open, type "su" to gain super user access, and then hit enter. Now type "ls -l /data" and hit enter. You should see a few lines, a couple of which should read on the far right column:
dalvik-cache -> /system/sd/dalvik-cache
app-private -> /system/sd/app-private
app -> /system/sd/app
Notice the -> indicating symlinks and the 'sd'
You can also run: busybox df -h to check the /system/sd that the folder is being used
If this output is visible to you, then Apps2SD is working properly and you have installed it correctly. You will notice that by checking Menu > Settings > SD & phone storage, there is still some internal memory going down due to cache, other data, etc, but the main apps all go on the SD card given the above result. I currently have 29 apps installed (including Google Earth, which is 22.1 MB in size itself) and my internal memory currently shows 119MB of available space.
You can perform more extensive checks by executing the following command:
ls /system/sd/app (this will list all the apps which you have installed to the SD card)
CONFIGURING APPS2D
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open terminal emulator,, and type the following:
• a2sd check : Checks a2sd status; displays information incl. where your apps, cahce and data are stored.
• a2sd cachesd : Moves dalvik cache to sd-ext partition.
• a2sd nocache : Moves dalvik cache back to internal storage.
• a2sd data2sd : Move /data/data to /sd-ext/data .
• a2sd nodata : Move /sd-ext/data back to internal storage.
• a2sd remove : Moves apps back to internal storage and sets no a2sd flag.
or u can simply use app2sdgui to do things.. a help is given in app just proceed on installing the app and go to help menu
PRECAUTIONS: tips you should take in mind
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After installing Darktremor Apps2SD don’t move your apps to sdcard either from Manage Applications Settings or by using app2sd pro or similar applications because it will ruin all your settings and your script will not work .
Also you may notice that your used space in internal storage shown in Manage Applications Setting is not decreasing even after you install Apps2SD and you may think that the script is not working. But remember if you followed all the instructions from above and got the same results as explained above then the script is working. It is shown so because system is fooled to believe that the apps are in internal storage but in reality they are stored in the secondary partition we created (i.e. in /sd-ext/app folder) on your device.
HAPPY INSTALLING APP2SD script...
A2SDGUI link: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.elgubbo.a2sdGUI&hl=en
DT A2SD Version 2.7.5.3 Beta 04 - http://www.darktremor.info/files/a2sd/dtapps2sd-2.7.5.3-beta04-signed.zip
DT A2SD thread on xda : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=715940
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Thanks a lot very clear instruccions.
i used this in themyth rom and it works fine
OPERATIONBUKOL said:
i used this in themyth rom and it works fine
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yup i camer to know abt it after the myth only...
pressing thanks button is a better way of thanking ...
Link are not working lol....
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We recommend using data2sd in the ace?
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makalolo said:
Link are not working lol....
Sent from my GT-S5830 using xda premium
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LINKS are back.....................
e.artillery said:
We recommend using data2sd in the ace?
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i would personally recommend the LINK2sd ...........next S2E...... and at last DTa2sd..........
as i get reboots on the myth when i connect my phone in mass storage mode........
Thx
Hey Aj.GaLaxY aCE,
very nice work, this made my actual rom being useable, thx!
Could you please tell the advantages and disadvantages of dt-app2sd over link2sd or s2e??
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unable to swap.
tried from terminal emulator too.
"Swap partion found"
function not implemented..!!"
Aj.GaLaxY aCE said:
i would personally recommend the LINK2sd ...........next S2E...... and at last DTa2sd..........
Hello dude, I installed Link2Sd and also use Manage Applications to move app to SD card. Would there be any problem or how should I correct it??? Please advice.... Thanks button hit.
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In fact, Darktremor A2SD is very buggy. I personally use S2E. :good:
is this going to effect on my sd card ? it will be format ??
the command for the data moving is : a2sd datasd , n thanx a million for this help cuz i was going outta my mind the last few days ,
How do i move an app to the internal memory using app2sd ? like flash player!
thanks for the great tutorial
sabah98 said:
Aj.GaLaxY aCE said:
i would personally recommend the LINK2sd ...........next S2E...... and at last DTa2sd..........
Hello dude, I installed Link2Sd and also use Manage Applications to move app to SD card. Would there be any problem or how should I correct it??? Please advice.... Thanks button hit.
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dont use manage applications to move apps.. ..... just use the commands or better download the a2sd gui app(easy to use than using terminal emulator) from playstore.. dta2sd itself moves ur app to sd card.... ... rest can be read from the post
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dredremon said:
is this going to effect on my sd card ? it will be format ??
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yep it will affect ur sd-card somewhat...the effect is after long duration and for good quality sd-cards is very low......4-6 years time........ as the applications try to continuosly use the data sector on the sd-card..........
BUT ITS practical to use... so dont worry
chanito88 said:
How do i move an app to the internal memory using app2sd ? like flash player!
thanks for the great tutorial
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as the name suggest the app is DARKTREMOR app 2 "SD" ......so use mange applications in your ace to move the app to internal memory
SORRY to every one who posted a querry,,, was out of xda for months

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