Ok, so I brought a new 16Gb Class 4 microSd card and I am going to partition it. I was wondering how much should I allocate to each partition type?
1. How does 14gb fat32, rest ext2 sound?
2. Should I leave any space for swap?
3. Also, out of Darktremor a2sd and Data to sd with dalvik-cache to ram, which one should I use?
4. In case if I upgrade my rom, do I have to re-enable them and copy the stuff again? Hows their compatibility with regard to upgrading?
5. Performance/drawbacks?
Thank You.
Also, does it make a difference which one is partitioned first?
Here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1093317
It's mentioned that EXT2 is to be partitioned first but,
Here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/wiki/index.php?title=SD_card_partitioning
Fat32 is partitioned first.
make Fat32 first if you want sd card to be recognized by Windows... if ext2 will be first, you cant access second partition on the SD card...
What about Swap?
Guys I made the partitions as said but the phone says damaged sd card. But if I format by phone, it runs ok. Any idea?
Hi,
I recently bought a Sandisk 32GB Class 4 Micro SD card for my ST15i on ICS. I'm planning to move/link non system-related apps to it and store all my videos, music and pics into it. I've come across several threads regarding the issue at hand and this raised several questions:
1.) Is it advisable to partition it? If so, how and what would be the best method?
2.) How should I divide the space and what format should I use (FAT32, ext, etc)? Any rule I should follow?
3.) Lastly, which is better: link or to move apps using Link2SD or App2SD?
Thanks in advance.
1-yes, it's okay.
Download mini tool partition - Home edition
2- Fat for 2GB
Fat32 for 4GB or Above-----u should use Fat 32
if u partition the SD card ext size must be
128mb
256mb
512mb
1024mb ---don't use than 1024mb
3- I think link2sd is better, but app2sd also good.
What he ^ said. But to make a few adds,
You format the whole sd card as fat 32, and set a high cluster size value. Then create ext partition which can be made in fat32, ext2 or ext3 (ext3 is said to be best)
You can also partition the sd card from cwn recovery (remember it will wipe all data on card).
Linking is better because it moves a larger number of info onto the sd card, i use link2sd which is very simple and efficient. Nonetheless when linking most backup apps except titanium will not be able to follow the simlink to the apk (i think mbackup also just solved this issue but i'm not sure), but they will backup the app data.
Also be sure to tweak your sd card speed in case you havent already done that. A 1024 read ahed value should be the best option for your class
bandarigoda123 said:
1-yes, it's okay.
Download mini tool partition - Home edition
2- Fat for 2GB
Fat32 for 4GB or Above-----u should use Fat 32
if u partition the SD card ext size must be
128mb
256mb
512mb
1024mb ---don't use than 1024mb
3- I think link2sd is better, but app2sd also good.
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Rudjgaard said:
What he ^ said. But to make a few adds,
You format the whole sd card as fat 32, and set a high cluster size value. Then create ext partition which can be made in fat32, ext2 or ext3 (ext3 is said to be best)
You can also partition the sd card from cwn recovery (remember it will wipe all data on card).
Linking is better because it moves a larger number of info onto the sd card, i use link2sd which is very simple and efficient. Nonetheless when linking most backup apps except titanium will not be able to follow the simlink to the apk (i think mbackup also just solved this issue but i'm not sure), but they will backup the app data.
Also be sure to tweak your sd card speed in case you havent already done that. A 1024 read ahed value should be the best option for your class
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Thanks for the input, guys. I'm getting a clearer picture on what I should do with my new external storage. Now, let me ask a few more questions:
a.) Any particular reason why I should use ext3? Shouldn't the partition be both FAT32's?
b.) If I do use ext3, what would be the reason? Any advantage over FAT32? Also, is ext4 better?
b.) What should be the ratio when I partition my card? Ex. 50:50, 75:25, etc.
Again, thanks. I'll be doing my own research on the topic while I'm away.
1- u can use fat32 too. But ext 2,3,4 are better. If the rom support u can use ext 3 or 4..
2- ext3 is better than ext2 (correct me if i wrong)..yeah use ext4
3- for ext - 1024mb is enough
for ur swap 128
sd card should be fat32
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As above guy said, use cwm
hmmm...the safest format when you want to partitions your SD card is FAT/FAT32....EXT2/EXT3/EXT4 is good but depend on your kernel...you your using custom kernel then those format wont be any problem to your phone....
here is the best way to partition your 32Gb SD card....
for your main storage/primary = FAT32
for your 2nd partition/primary = EXT2/EXT3/EXT4
for linux swap = you dont need this partitions so its an option....
Size for your main storage = the remaining size after you have partition it
Size for your 2nd partition = 1024mb (do not go beyond this size)
Size for Swap (option) = 100mb....
Pusak Gaoq said:
hmmm...the safest format when you want to partitions your SD card is FAT/FAT32....EXT2/EXT3/EXT4 is good but depend on your kernel...you your using custom kernel then those format wont be any problem to your phone....
here is the best way to partition your 32Gb SD card....
for your main storage/primary = FAT32
for your 2nd partition/primary = EXT2/EXT3/EXT4
for linux swap = you dont need this partitions so its an option....
Size for your main storage = the remaining size after you have partition it
Size for your 2nd partition = 1024mb (do not go beyond this size)
Size for Swap (option) = 100mb....
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Yeah,
I've went ahead and formatted my SD card into one FAT32 and one ext3 partition (still thinking about ext3, though). I've linked my apps to the ext3 partition. I've managed to free up about 100mb+ in internal storage space. Time to clean up my system ROM, let's see how much free space I can get.
Thanks to Pusak Gaoq, bandarigoda123 and Rudjgaard. You've all been great.
Haha, no problem bro.
Hello, I've got a new microSd Card 32 Gb Class 10, I would like to partition
install applications and used as internal memory.
Example:
26GB fat 32, 2GB swap , 4GB ext2
is that correct?
is better to ext3 or ext4 instead of ext2?
Any advice?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1873734
jje
hi guys,
I partitioned sd card ext with 1GB with FAT32 using mini partion tool
when boot ON the Phone & using with LINK2SD Main sd card & ext sd card showing the same size of 1GB ....
is the problem with ROM ??
I tried with another sd card but the issue is same
i'm using stock rom & 16 GB Sandisk C10 sd card
Pls help me......
Link2SD
The XPERIA X10i running GB 2.3 is a bit problematic with partitions.
The OS only mounts the first partition it finds and that's normally the second partition. Doh!!
The following patch may be of some help to you
SE2.3.3-link2sd-patch.zip
It is assumed you have formatted both partitions as primary.
Everybody should use Link2SD if they have an XPERIA X10, just because most quality class6/class10 cards have better read/write speed than internal flash and with a 1-2GB sdext2 partition more space too.
Considerations
I'd format the second partition as ext3 and 2GB if Link2SD is to be used, especially if a gamer.
I would only use a class6/class10 'quality' 32GB microSD card or greater.
Copy the contents of the /data/sdext2 partition to a NAS/external server
(1) I'd format the partition to be used with Link2SD as ext3 ( I've found on my builds I can't use ext4, but would, if I could ), just because it'll give better performance. In a gaming environment 1GB can be used up pretty quickly if libraries and data are linked too.
(2) The cost of quality class6/class10 microSD cards has really dropped in price now that extreme and extreme pro cards (50MB+ write) are all the rage. It's just a pain having to rebuild a working Link2SD environment onto a larger card at a later date, when a lesser card, no longer meets needs.
But given I'm using a 64GB card, I would say that.
(3) If you copy the contents of the second partition to a linux system /folder it makes a great recovery, as you only have to restore the Link2SD second partition and you get all your apps back, data and all. I copy my /data/sdext2 partition onto my NAS every now and then and it has saved my bacon a few times when microSD/SD cards have gone belly up.
Dear Experts
I am using windows 7 and before partitioning my mobile's (Samsung Galaxy S7) SD card I did backup to all folders that were installed on it and those apps were moved by AppMgr III (App 2 SD) .
Then I partitioned the SD card using the utility called "Mini Tool Partition" as per the snapshot below (SD card named as Disk2 not 1 and size is 32 GB)
Code:
http://imgur.com/a/wbQ1B
I created 3 partitions as per some online recommendation and as below :
8 GB Fat32
16 GB Ext2
8 GB Swap
Using my laptop slot that is designated to SD card I wanted to copy the backup to the partition Ext2 which utility will let me do that ? because when I copied them back to the SD card Fat32 partition phone was not able to read those apps !!!
So far I tried ext2explore and Ext2Fsd-0.68 with no joy
Code:
http://imgur.com/a/oTLJW
Code:
http://imgur.com/a/GVGyt
Thanks