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I had noticed that my external sdcard is not is recognized as "sdcard01", so it's on the same level as :
/storage
sdcard0 sdcard1 usbdisk0
> the sdcard0 is the main sdcard and sdcard1 is my 32gbyte external sdcard.
i tried renaming it but does not allow it.
How can i set the external sd-card as the real "external_sd" when you open the main sdcard and find the folder?
Thank you.
I wanna help, but I don't quite understand what you're asking?
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/mnt/sdcard is internal
/mnt/sdcard/external_sd is . . . .
On CM roms I think they are /emmc or something - someone jump in here and correct me.
Is it possible someone formatted a different internal partition?
Hi, my external sdcard1 is in the directory as the main sdcard, sdcard0, under /system.
If i go inside sdcard0 and open the folder external_sd, no files are in there.
When using the apps beam reader or hide n seek, it can only see the sdcard0, not the sdcard1.
I tried reflash and wipe internal and external sdcard but still the ext sdcard is still assigned as sdcard1.
I would appreciate any fix.
Thank you.
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I believe that the structure for the internal/external files is set during the flash and initial boot of the device, and is rom dependent. thats why I always format the emmc partition, (internal sd card) when flashing a new build.
It seems too often that leftovers are present on the emmc, and are not cleared when wiping in the recovery.
now I'm not saying that this is an absolute, but I'm guessing that if you were too backup your data...(pictures, documents) to PC, and then go to recovery and format the emmc partition, (along with a clean format to FAT32 of the external SD card )...
that upon reboot, the rom dependent file structure will be placed on the internal emmc partition. And you will then see the proper file structure for the external card.
It has worked well for me several times in the past, and with the exception of a few CM builds, will not cause errors. And regarding CM card sight errors, it appears that the file, system/nomedia, placed to the device by rom manager app, will block the access to the external SD entirely by failing to mount. And can be corrected by removing the nomedia file.
I'm no expert, and I'm simply trying my best to help....g
TRY AT OWN RISK !!!!
I will try to do the emmc partition format too.
Thank you for the reply.
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What do you mean "format the emmc partition"? Is the TWRP, it's either WIPE>Internal Storage or ADVANCED>Partition SD Card, under this option, there is a number for EXT size and the default was 512 and Swap Size: 32.
Which one should I choose? I had already tried teh Wipe>Internal Storage and format the external-sdcard using FAT32 in my computer and re-flashed but still did not work.
Please advise.
Thank you.
qwer43 said:
I will try to do the emmc partition format too.
Thank you for the reply.
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I had downloaded Mini Tool Partition Wizard and now formatting my internal sdcard as EXT4, with default cluster size, the other options for cluster are only 1KB, 2KB, 3KB and 4KB so I chose Default.
I will see what will happen.
Thanks.
You don't need to partition your internal space !!
You need to format the emmc partition only !!
Yikes !!
You are not understanding my post .....
TWRP and CWM recoveries will both format the emmc partition ...
Doing more is dangerous !!!
If you don't understand ...don't proceed !!....g
If you unmount and remove your external sd card, then flash any rom, then insert and remount your card, you should get the correct partitions.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=30497934&postcount=1583
That was a little more understandable. I know what he is saying.
Thank you all. It's fixed. Used mini partition tool.
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rangercaptain said:
/mnt/sdcard is internal
/mnt/sdcard/external_sd is . . . .
On CM roms I think they are /emmc or something - someone jump in here and correct me.
Is it possible someone formatted a different internal partition?
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My question is
can I set /mnt/sdcard/external_sd as my destination folder?
Because i tried directing it to /storage/sdcard1 but it doesn't do the trick
Are you asking how can you get everything you download to be directed towards the sdcard instead of internal memory ?
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same here ,my email is [email protected]
help me bro
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I wanna help, but I don't quite understand what you're asking?
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qwer43 said:
Thank you all. It's fixed. Used mini partition tool.
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I think I got a similar issue than you once had and I wonder, how did Mini Partition Tool solve your problem?
My issue is this:
When running the stock Samsung firmware, my external SDCARD was mounted at /storage/extSdCard
I have now installed CM13 (Bliss-ROM) and the external SD card is mounted at /storage/3937-3663
As a result, my restored apps (via Titanium) are looking at /storage/extSdCard for files that are at /storage/3937-3663.
What's the ideal way to resolve my "apps looking in the wrong place" problem?
Renaming "3937-3663" to "extSdCard" is not possible.
Re-linking the apps to the correct path would be very time-consuming, esp. for apps like "Tasker", which has many wrong path-entries right now.
Any suggestions?
Hi, I'm having this issue where the CWM nand backup of the whole system fails. I upgraded to the latest CM10 version, and still it crashes.
It goes as:
CWM-Based Recovery v6.0.1.2
SD Card space free: 26140MB
Backing up boot image...
Backing up recovery image...
Backing up system...
Freeing space... [stays rather long here]
Backing up data...
Error while making a backup image of /data!
So I dumped the log to check, and I found this:
Error while making a backup image of /data!
I:Can't partition unsafe device: /dev/block/mmcblk1p1
I:Can't format unknown volume: /external_sd
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Do you have any idea of what's going on? Thank you!
Any help will be welcome!
timonoj said:
Hi, I'm having this issue where the CWM nand backup of the whole system fails. I upgraded to the latest CM10 version, and still it crashes.
It goes as:
CWM-Based Recovery v6.0.1.2
SD Card space free: 26140MB
Backing up boot image...
Backing up recovery image...
Backing up system...
Freeing space... [stays rather long here]
Backing up data...
Error while making a backup image of /data!
So I dumped the log to check, and I found this:
Do you have any idea of what's going on? Thank you!
Any help will be welcome!
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Hmm, well the /external_sd dir doesn't exist on CM10 (or any JB ROMs for that matter). Have you tried backup to internal sd card?
oddlyshapedstickman said:
Hmm, well the /external_sd dir doesn't exist on CM10 (or any JB ROMs for that matter). Have you tried backup to internal sd card?
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Flash latest Siyah or Dorimanx kernel and try again
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oddlyshapedstickman said:
Hmm, well the /external_sd dir doesn't exist on CM10 (or any JB ROMs for that matter). Have you tried backup to internal sd card?
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Good point there. Yeah, I tried to backup to internal, having the same failure. But you´re right, /external_sd isn't supposed to be there anymore. It's just a file link, so I reckon I can remove it. Will try. But what about the previous problem? I don't know what is it referred to.
I:Can't partition unsafe device: /dev/block/mmcblk1p1
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Hi, I recently installed and set up link2sd... and i have a few questions regarding this topic,
1) When I do a CWM backup does it backup my SD card second partition which contains the linked apps?
2) If i do a factory reset, will my apps that are linked to the SD card stay with the data since they are in the SD card?
3) If I format the normal partition of my SD card will it affect the second partition by any means?
Thanks...
_Sparks said:
Hi, I recently installed and set up link2sd... and i have a few questions regarding this topic,
1) When I do a CWM backup does it backup my SD card second partition which contains the linked apps?
2) If i do a factory reset, will my apps that are linked to the SD card stay with the data since they are in the SD card?
3) If I format the normal partition of my SD card will it affect the second partition by any means?
Thanks...
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1= MAKE ALL BACKUP DATA, ALL DATAS!
2= Yes, when u select factory reset, - wipe /data - /cache - /sd-ext - /sdcard/.android_secure
3= This is a good question, i dont know the answer i never do it...
EDIT: 3= No, is 2 partition if u format ONE the other be intact.
_Sparks said:
Hi, I recently installed and set up link2sd... and i have a few questions regarding this topic,
1) When I do a CWM backup does it backup my SD card second partition which contains the linked apps?
2) If i do a factory reset, will my apps that are linked to the SD card stay with the data since they are in the SD card?
3) If I format the normal partition of my SD card will it affect the second partition by any means?
Thanks...
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1.
When the mount script was successful than cwm will backup your 2nd partition.
3.
That depends how you format the card. Under windows it will kill your second partition.
Use a partition program like mini tool to format only your first partition.
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vrsburi said:
1= MAKE ALL BACKUP DATA, ALL DATAS!
2= Yes, when u select factory reset, - wipe /data - /cache - /sd-ext - /sdcard/.android_secure
3= This is a good question, i dont know the answer i never do it...
EDIT: 3= No, is 2 partition if u format ONE the other be intact.
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motorazrv3 said:
1.
When the mount script was successful than cwm will backup your 2nd partition.
3.
That depends how you format the card. Under windows it will kill your second partition.
Use a partition program like mini tool to format only your first partition.
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Thanks guys for the reply!
But I still dont undertand the answer to the 2nd question. If we factory reset are apps that are linked to SD card gone or not? in other words does it format the second partition as well when carrying out a factory reset via CWM.
_Sparks said:
Thanks guys for the reply!
But I still dont undertand the answer to the 2nd question. If we factory reset are apps that are linked to SD card gone or not? in other words does it format the second partition as well when carrying out a factory reset via CWM.
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they are gone.. factory rest will wipe ext partition so your apps will be gone
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_Sparks said:
Hi, I recently installed and set up link2sd... and i have a few questions regarding this topic,
1) When I do a CWM backup does it backup my SD card second partition which contains the linked apps?
2) If i do a factory reset, will my apps that are linked to the SD card stay with the data since they are in the SD card?
3) If I format the normal partition of my SD card will it affect the second partition by any means?
Thanks...
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Try searching Develeopment or themes thread
_Sparks said:
Thanks guys for the reply!
But I still dont undertand the answer to the 2nd question. If we factory reset are apps that are linked to SD card gone or not? in other words does it format the second partition as well when carrying out a factory reset via CWM.
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i have recently done a factory reset/wipe data from CWM... and i have to install all the apps again.. nothing will be save..! except u make a backup..!!
Noob questions
Hi all
just have a few questions, just point me where i can find the answers
1- benefit of having 2 partition on SD
2- what s the size the partition if i have a 8gb card
3- What format is better fat32, NTFS, ext2,3or 4
4- swap size 0 or 64mb
i had a problem i couldnt solve in my neo when i was using App to sd and i tried to move an apk to sd it says "not enough storage"
although i had 3 GB free then. i formated the sd using Fat32 format 4k unit size. so i didnt saw that error again but i got other error like "unfortunately, apk has stopped". did i mess with something.
thanks in advance
samehabnir said:
Hi all
just have a few questions, just point me where i can find the answers
1- benefit of having 2 partition on SD
2- what s the size the partition if i have a 8gb card
3- What format is better fat32, NTFS, ext2,3or 4
4- swap size 0 or 64mb
i had a problem i couldnt solve in my neo when i was using App to sd and i tried to move an apk to sd it says "not enough storage"
although i had 3 GB free then. i formated the sd using Fat32 format 4k unit size. so i didnt saw that error again but i got other error like "unfortunately, apk has stopped". did i mess with something.
thanks in advance
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Don't blame me but link2sd has a really great homepage that answers all your questions.
You should take a look there.
http://www.link2sd.info/description
http://www.link2sd.info/faq
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Don't do a factory reset...
just format cache and data and after you flash a ROM install link2sd, choose mount script, reboot and then do the following steps:
1. Menu > More > Relink all application files
2. Menu > More > relink library files
3. Menu > quick reboot
That's it! Now you have all your apps back!
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hi,is this different from move to sd which is available in app setting?
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Alisoofi said:
hi,is this different from move to sd which is available in app setting?
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Yes it is different.
Both move apps to the sd card, but
- Move to sd but them to the first partition
- link option in link2sd but them to the second partition.
Read the benefit moving to 2nd partition at link2sd homepage.
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AntwnhsAnt said:
Don't do a factory reset...
just format cache and data and after you flash a ROM install link2sd, choose mount script, reboot and then do the following steps:
1. Menu > More > Relink all application files
2. Menu > More > relink library files
3. Menu > quick reboot
That's it! Now you have all your apps back!
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All I get is only old icons non of them open:
Unfortunately app-name has stopped.
Any solution?
I can't back up my S3 (fw 4.1.2) to external sdcard. I choose backup to extsdcard from the backup menu in cwm 6.0.1.2 but it says 'Can't mount backup path'. Ne1 have solutions to this?
Is it formatted in fat32?
Hi Glebun, I formatted my card internally with my phone. Should I format it with FAT32?
Yes. Formatting internally on stock-ish systems will result in Fat64 which is not only incompatible with Cwm but has several issues on it's own.
You may want to try to mount the sdcard's filesystem before backing up
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d4fseeker said:
Yes. Formatting internally on stock-ish systems will result in Fat64 which is not only incompatible with Cwm but has several issues on it's own.
You may want to try to mount the sdcard's filesystem before backing up
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Thanx d4fseeker
Hello all,
few days ag I asked how to move internal apps to SD with Titanium Backups. Hitesh2626 recommeded me to use another method : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2082465 and I did so.
I've followed the guide but I did not succeed and I think I konw why: when I run CWM I don't have any /sd-ext partition.
I've followed all the steps under "Partition SD Card" , and I've used ext2 for formatting the new "memory" .
Anyone has had the same problem? Anyone could help me to find what am I doing wrong?
TIA,
Arnau
pelacables79 said:
Hello all,
few days ag I asked how to move internal apps to SD with Titanium Backups. Hitesh2626 recommeded me to use another method : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2082465 and I did so.
I've followed the guide but I did not succeed and I think I konw why: when I run CWM I don't have any /sd-ext partition.
I've followed all the steps under "Partition SD Card" , and I've used ext2 for formatting the new "memory" .
Anyone has had the same problem? Anyone could help me to find what am I doing wrong?
TIA,
Arnau
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Were you able to create the mount scripts? Can you elaborate the problem that you are facing?
mahithm said:
Were you able to create the mount scripts? Can you elaborate the problem that you are facing?
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Hello, first of all, thanks for your answer.
I guess you are talking about step 11, just after chossing the filesystem type:
10) First , Choose ext2. If it don't work then restart Link2SD and when then don't choose ext2 but ext4. ( Don't worry , it works )
11) It will say mount script created. Reboot your phone now.
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If so, yes, after chossing ext2 it does not complain. After reboot I see a second partition "/data/sdext2" : Total:0.89GB used 64,91MB Free: 850MB.
(is it ext2? If I plug the mobile into my linux box it says it's FAT32):
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Device Boot Start End Blocks Id System
/dev/sdc1 1 13564453 6782226+ c W95 FAT32 (LBA)
/dev/sdc2 13564454 15564799 1000173 83 Linux
Teh "problem" comes when doing "Placing the 2nd partition of SD Card to internal." :
18) Foramt /data /sd-ext /system
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I don't have that "/sd-ext" partition, so I cannot format it.
But I've continued with the manual and tried to install an app (whatsapp). Now Link2sd says that the app has been linked, the /data/sdext2 partitoin now shows 85,97MB used but when I go to apps, manage apps, I see that my mem has decreased in ~ 20 MB . Is that the expected behaivour?
This I explain myself clear? if not, sorry but I'm newb to this world
TIA,
Arnau
pelacables79 said:
Hello, first of all, thanks for your answer.
I guess you are talking about step 11, just after chossing the filesystem type:
If so, yes, after chossing ext2 it does not complain. After reboot I see a second partition "/data/sdext2" : Total:0.89GB used 64,91MB Free: 850MB.
(is it ext2? If I plug the mobile into my linux box it says it's FAT32):
Code:
Device Boot Start End Blocks Id System
/dev/sdc1 1 13564453 6782226+ c W95 FAT32 (LBA)
/dev/sdc2 13564454 15564799 1000173 83 Linux
Teh "problem" comes when doing "Placing the 2nd partition of SD Card to internal." :
I don't have that "/sd-ext" partition, so I cannot format it.
But I've continued with the manual and tried to install an app (whatsapp). Now Link2sd says that the app has been linked, the /data/sdext2 partitoin now shows 85,97MB used but when I go to apps, manage apps, I see that my mem has decreased in ~ 20 MB . Is that the expected behaivour?
This I explain myself clear? if not, sorry but I'm newb to this world
TIA,
Arnau
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Yes, that's how Link2SD works. It will link the data associated with the app to ext partition. If you go to the Settings> Storage, you will see that the total internal memory remains the same. But you can still see the available memory has increased due to linking to ext. To see how much of the ext partition is used, just go to Link2SD> Storage. Now if you are not satisfied with Link2SD, you can try the CronMod Unofficial. First backup all the SD Card data. Also if you want to try CronMod Unofficial after installing Link2SD, it better to flash the custom rom again after formatting /system and /data from CWM. This will get rid of all Link2SD files which can otherwise mess with CronMod Official. Now go to CWM> Format /sdcard. This will delete the ext partition. Now CWM> Advanced> Partition SD Card> Size (Max 1GB, anymore and system will lag)> Swap (0MB) and wait for it to say "Partitioning done". Now download and place CronMod Unofficial to SD Card. Now again go to CWM> Mounts & Storage> Mount /system then flash the Cronmod Unofficial zip from CWM and finally unmount /system. Reboot and you are good to go. Now go to Settings>Storage to see the newly increased internal memory. Here is the link,
Cronmod Unofficial
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Hi mahithm,
mahithm said:
Yes, that's how Link2SD works. It will link the data associated with the app to ext partition. If you go to the Settings> Storage, you will see that the total internal memory remains the same. But you can still see the available memory has increased due to linking to ext. To see how much of the ext partition is used, just go to Link2SD> Storage.
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ops... I expected more space for installing apps, not just for data. Ok, I can install more apps than before, but not all the ones I want.
Now if you are not satisfied with Link2SD, you can try the CronMod Unofficial. First backup all the SD Card data. Also if you want to try CronMod Unofficial after installing Link2SD, it better to flash the custom rom again after formatting /system and /data from CWM. This will get rid of all Link2SD files which can otherwise mess with CronMod Official. Now go to CWM> Format /sdcard. This will delete the ext partition. Now CWM> Advanced> Partition SD Card> Size (Max 1GB, anymore and system will lag)> Swap (0MB) and wait for it to say "Partitioning done". Now download and place CronMod Unofficial to SD Card. Now again go to CWM> Mounts & Storage> Mount /system then flash the Cronmod Unofficial zip from CWM and finally unmount /system. Reboot and you are good to go. Now go to Settings>Storage to see the newly increased internal memory. Here is the link,
Cronmod Unofficial
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A couple of questions:
1.-) So, with this method I'll be able to install all the app in SD?
2.-) 7-Flash your desired script : what does it refer to?
3.-) It also refer to sd-ext, but I can't format that partition... (as it was my original problem). is cronmod going to use it even if I don't format it? (as link2sd has done).
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Yes!! Thanks a lot!
Arnau
pelacables79 said:
Hi mahithm,
ops... I expected more space for installing apps, not just for data. Ok, I can install more apps than before, but not all the ones I want.
A couple of questions:
1.-) So, with this method I'll be able to install all the app in SD?
2.-) 7-Flash your desired script : what does it refer to?
3.-) It also refer to sd-ext, but I can't format that partition... (as it was my original problem). is cronmod going to use it even if I don't format it? (as link2sd has done).
Yes!! Thanks a lot!
Arnau
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1. Yes with this method you'll be able to install all apps to the ext partition of the SD Card as long as you have free space on ext partition
2. Flashing the desired script refers to flashing the script in question, i.e., CronMod Unofficial
3. Can you tell me what happens when you try Mounts & Storage> Format /sd-ext? CronMod uses you ext partition even if you don't format it. Its not compulsory and CronMod should work fine.
Sorry for the late reply. If you have anymore doubt, post here. I'll be glad to help
mahithm said:
1. Yes with this method you'll be able to install all apps to the ext partition of the SD Card as long as you have free space on ext partition
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Great. But since yesterday I've been experience speed "problems". I'm wondering if makes snes to gain space but lose speed... Maybe I try and decide with this new method. (Maybe the ROM also affects? ace-i-sure 8 to 12 could cause such speed issues?)
2. Flashing the desired script refers to flashing the script in question, i.e., CronMod Unofficial
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Why just say so thanks!
3. Can you tell me what happens when you try Mounts & Storage> Format /sd-ext? CronMod uses you ext partition even if you don't format it. Its not compulsory and CronMod should work fine.
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I'll let you know after trying it, it will take a couple of days
Sorry for the late reply. If you have anymore doubt, post here. I'll be glad to help
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You don't have to apologise!! Many thanks for your detailed answers and for your time!!
Cheers,
Arnau
Hi,
after a couple of days I've seen that the speed problems do not compensate teh fact of having more apps installed, so I'm not going to try this new approach.
I've re-flashed the rom without using externad SD and it's running really fine.
Many thanks for your help dude!
Cheers,
Arnau
pelacables79 said:
Hi,
after a couple of days I've seen that the speed problems do not compensate teh fact of having more apps installed, so I'm not going to try this new approach.
I've re-flashed the rom without using externad SD and it's running really fine.
Many thanks for your help dude!
Cheers,
Arnau
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Glad I could help And yes irrespective of what method you choose to increase the internal memory, there will always be a lag after you exceed a certain number of app install. This is because in all cases the /data is moved to ext partition of the SD Card. SD Card R/W speed is always lesser than internal memory R/W speed. You can control this lag to a certain extend by using class 8 or higher SD Card and only installing necessary apps.