I have found in the X8 forum this actually someone said that he is doing it even for the x10 mini. Has anybody any clue about this, if it's being prepared for our phones?. For those who don't understand the princip, it's all about moving the data files of each program to the mem card.
If you use a Cyanogenmod based rom S2E from the Market will do the same thing
Michealtbh said:
If you use a Cyanogenmod based rom S2E from the Market will do the same thing
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Woow that's really true, thanks. How can i start to use it, because all the items are greyed out. do i need to create a second partition in ext3/4?
If you have 2.2 or above (froyo or gingerbread) its native (a2sd), and with Eclair you can use Link2SD or some scripts to achieve something similar... I use Link2SD and a second (FAT) partition on SD, but have used Froyo and Ginger and A2sd native always worked (could move some apps in app manager).
Yes you need.
If you use native option, apps are moved partially to the fat part of sd.
If you use a2e or link2sd entire apps are moved to ext partition.
Link2sd is able to use a second fat partition.
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If i use ext4 will it support better speeds? Then apps will load faster, will it have an effect?
Ungaze Data2sd Problem
Hi all,
Currently I'm using the Ungaze Data2sd with the ext2 partition ready. when I reboot it shows plenty of internal space which app2sd and link2sd doesn't make it for. However, whenever I downloaded apps and reboot the phone, those apps were gone. Can anyone help me with such problem?
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Now after we have root for 2.1 most of you will want to have app2sd also. The script posted in x10 mini pro android development forum (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=804574) works ok but it has one limitation. It moves only the /data/app folder to your ext2 partition on the SD card. The /data/dalvik-cache folder remains in the internal memory and this is why you still see your internal memory free space decreasing when installing applications.
I have modified the script so it also moves the dalvik cache to your SD card. I recommend to use at least class 4 SD card for this. I have attached the modified script. Follow the instructions from the original thread but use the files from my attachment. For me it works fine.If you have any problems please share so we can try to fix them together.
And finally using both the original and modified app2sd you CAN normally use your sd card as mass storage device.
u said WE HAVE ROOT FOR 2.1?? where is it ???????
neptun2 said:
Now after we have root for 2.1 most of you will want to have app2sd also. The script posted in x10 mini pro android development forum (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=804574) works ok but it has one limitation. It moves only the /data/app folder to your ext2 partition on the SD card. The /data/dalvik-cache folder remains in the internal memory and this is why you still see your internal memory free space decreasing when installing applications.
I have modified the script so it also moves the dalvik cache to your SD card. I recommend to use at least class 4 SD card for this. I have attached the modified script. Follow the instructions from the original thread but use the files from my attachment. For me it works fine.If you have any problems please share so we can try to fix them together.
And finally using both the original and modified app2sd you CAN normally use your sd card as mass storage device.
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I've read somewhre that if you already have & try to again use the app2sd script
than the phone starts looping endlessly..
is it true?
BehradGH said:
u said WE HAVE ROOT FOR 2.1?? where is it ???????
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the x8 custom rom topic
I first installed the original app2sd, uninstalled it using the script, reboot and installed using the modified script. No problem at all.
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I first installed the original app2sd, uninstalled it using the script, reboot and installed using the modified script. No problem at all.
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new chargemon in the attachment. you can use data.img from the x8 custom rom and resized it. app2sd ready.
I prefer my way because this way i can still use my sd card as mass storage in windows while using the chargemon and data.img it is not possible.
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I prefer my way because this way i can still use my sd card as mass storage in windows while using the chargemon and data.img it is not possible.
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it's the new chargemon. I can mount my sdcard as storage.
So far working perfect thanks
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its working??? any one test/?? screenshoot pls
hmm where must I put the app2sd.sh?? in the sdcard or...
/sdcard/app2sd2.1 mod (dalvik-cache to sd)/app2sd.sh?
thx
Hmm, something went wrong...
At night I tried your method. After App2SD setup I got 192mb free (internal memory) instead of 154, as it was before. I installed 3 applications adn the phone showed, that I still have 192mb free. In the morning I installed Skyfire and used iGO Amigo and after that I noticed, that amount of free memory is 166mb.
As I understand, the phone with App2SD mod don't use internal phone memory at all... However, mine phone still prefer internal one.
Edit: If I want to revert changes made by App2SD, I must choose "keep files from sdcard" or "load from backup"?
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new chargemon in the attachment. you can use data.img from the x8 custom rom and resized it. app2sd ready.
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Can you tell me how to create a data.img from my "data" folder?
If I'll create such data.img, will it work with your chargemon?
Network Internet doesnt work..
it just doesnt detect the network gprs...
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Network Internet doesnt work..
it just doesnt detect the network gprs...
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Same for me
Well in fact using my App2SD solution not the whole /data is moved to the ext2 partition. Only the dalvik-cache and app folders in /data are moved so some applications may still consume space in the internal memory. If you uninstall use the option to use teh fiels from the SD card. About the GPRS problems - i don't see how they can be related with app2sd. I do not see this problem with my phone. Are you trying my method or the new chargemon method?
Hey dudes,
Question: How can I get better performance?
1.) Chargemon mount app2sd http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=876868 or
2.) Dalvik cache app2sd http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=880387 (this thread)
Now I'm using 1.) what about you?
I'm waiting the oppinions here or my own Laggy topic: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=9987897
XoGo
I reflashed to 2.1 rooted put xrecovery on my phone backed up everything enabled jit replaced the backup after jit was working then enabled this app2sd script all works fine except wifi won't connect but if I restore back before I enabled this script wifi works fine......
I don't see how its affecting network connections but it somehow is....
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I reflashed my phone using the clean rom this time.Installed xrecovery, jit and finally app2sd and my wifi is working fine. I am really surprised why it can affect the wireless.
Me too as last night before I put xrecovery and jit on I had no problems....
Gonna try again this time app2sd first...
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Well in fact using my App2SD solution not the whole /data is moved to the ext2 partition. Only the dalvik-cache and app folders in /data are moved so some applications may still consume space in the internal memory. If you uninstall use the option to use teh fiels from the SD card. About the GPRS problems - i don't see how they can be related with app2sd. I do not see this problem with my phone. Are you trying my method or the new chargemon method?
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Thanks... Just cleaned all apps cached files and now I have 190mb int. memory again. App2sd works!
Hi I've installed Dexters froyo? Is it possible to deactivate nativ apps2sd and change to apps2sd with ext2 support?
any reason why you would want to stick with the old method?
because with nativ apps2sd not all apps can be moved and the xt720 has no enough memory
I have a similar feeling, besides the space factor, I feel the icon loading time is slightly worst too.
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because with nativ apps2sd not all apps can be moved and the xt720 has no enough memory
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That is because not each application can work from SD card location. There is a large number of applications which have to be installed on phone memory regardless of app2sd or any other similar program. XT720 runs 2.1 remember?
Hi,
I always use app2card from applanet that full support ext2 partition on sd and I still works great with newest dexter v1.1 (apps, dalvik cache all moved to card)! You also could divide and format your card into ext2 & fat32!
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It formats SD card through the application itself ?
Use Khalpowers Gingerfroyo based on Dex 1.1b and you will get App2Ext (make a Ext3 partition on the card first).
Much more space but there is some issue with Caera and Camcoder
Yes! The app will create & format all needed partitions under your running android version! Then you could use its option for transfer apps from phone to ext2/3 partition on card!
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What are the advantages and benefits of both of these options?
If I'm constantly switching ROMs what would be a better option in order not to install of restore every single app when the ROM is changed?
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What are the advantages and benefits of both of these options?
If I'm constantly switching ROMs what would be a better option in order not to install of restore every single app when the ROM is changed?
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Hi,
1)Ext2,Ext3 are external partitions you create on your sd card in order to link or move apps from the phone and free up internal memory.This is the case for Eclair(2.1) or lower only.
2)Froyo onwards,there is a native apps2sd which would automatically be able to move apps to the FAT portion of your sd card which means there is now no need for any partitions to be created and not recommended either.
As you can now see,point 1 above is born out of necessity arising from the inadequacy in the older operating system!
Trust this clarifies.
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hi i actualy use link2sd and works perfects for me i have fat32 part and i can move almost any app. not the system apps. i dont ever try apps2sd because i olnly use this app in all my roms i use. cheers
I agree with sathkartha, but would like to mention one advantage of installing an app on an Ext2 / 3 / 4 partition:
When mounting the SD card on a computer, only the FAT(32) partition is mounted on the computer. The Ext2 / 3 / 4 partitions remain mounted on the phone, allowing for running apps installed on such partitions while the FAT partition is mounted on the computer.
Thanks for the info guys, now as far as changing roms every time one is released, will the apps installed on the EXT partition remain as long as they are non permanent running apps or widgets, like games and/or apps.
I would also like to know, how can i relink and restore ext2 apps once i install a new rom?
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I would also like to know, how can i relink and restore ext2 apps once i install a new rom?
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They just "appear" in the app drawer, actually xD
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I wish it was that easy, it never just reappears for me.
do u use restore programs?
Hi all,
I use a V10E stock ROM (2.2.2), rooted. I am running out of space, despite using Move2SD Enabler, and Froyo App2SD. So, I have been reading for a while now about DarkTremor App2SD and Link2SD.
Has anyone used DarkTremor a2sd on a stock ROM before?
How does it perform in comparison to Link2SD?
The problem with Link2SD is that it does not move the application data to the ext partition. I have about 170+ apps installed, so they have tons of app data.
What do you guys recommend?
I have a follow up question
what's the difference between the two?
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The problem with Link2SD is that it does not move the application data to the ext partition. I have about 170+ apps installed, so they have tons of app data.
What do you guys recommend?
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Neither does dt's a2sd. If you are really running out of space with those, the only option left is ungaze's data2sd which moves entire /data partition. It is quite experimental and the author is MIA at the moment.
Maybe you should just download something like CacheMate first and clean up the cruft? I have 200+ apps and 100+MB left on internal storage.
I don't think use DT A2SD on a stock ROM.
I'm using Link2SD (not stock ROM) and so far it's going pretty well. I have well over 50 apps installed and the internal memory stayed the same, at 153 MB free.
Thank you guys for the prompt reply.
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Neither does dt's a2sd. If you are really running out of space with those, the only option left is ungaze's data2sd which moves entire /data partition. It is quite experimental and the author is MIA at the moment.
Maybe you should just download something like CacheMate first and clean up the cruft? I have 200+ apps and 100+MB left on internal storage.
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I use cachemate on daily basis. And still the same.
I had a GT540 before and I used something called autorootapp2sd by joe.stone. It gave me the choice of which folders to move to the ext partition (dalvik-cache, apps, apps/data,..etc). But this used to work on 2.1, so it can mess up with 2.2.
DT a2sd doesnt work on stock roms. Link2sd works fine.
mihir287 said:
DT a2sd doesnt work on stock roms. Link2sd works fine.
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Thank you. This answers my question.
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...The problem with Link2SD is that it does not move the application data to the ext partition....
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Link2SD does do this, but not by default. You can select which apps for Link2SD to affect. The reason why is that some apps and widgets you DONT want moved to the SD or they stop functioning properly.
I'm running Link2SD on stock LGP509T (optimus T) with Froyo 2.2
after updating my lg o1 to 2.3.3 i think my internal phone memory becomes less then it was before. so is there any way to increase my internal phone memory.?
is it possible after rooting the phone.?
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after updating my lg o1 to 2.3.3 i think my internal phone memory becomes less then it was before. so is there any way to increase my internal phone memory.?
is it possible after rooting the phone.?
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Use a custom rom. Mik_os CM 7 is a great deal.
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i tried data to sd by ungaze and ap2sd of darktremor but nothing seems to work with stock 2.3.3. So only way is to use a custom rom.
hey use mik's cm7 ROM... it's much better than the stock one and use dt a2sd script.. it would be best option for you....
It depends which partition is full - if it's the /system partition - you should get rid of some system apps, ringtones in /media/audio and similar stuff and if it's the /data partition - use the Cache2sd mod or try an a2sd script (The standart Android a2sd method works good, you won't need to repartition SD card, simply try to move apps from Titanium Backup (This option is sometimes unavaliable in Settings > Applications > Application Management).
But still, I reccomend CM7.
Create an ext partition ..get link2sd from market ...
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Yes, try and use Link2sd