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Move apps to internal memory that you don't want to disappear.
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Ajthescot said:
Move apps to internal memory that you don't want to disappear.
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I can't because internal memory of neo is only 320 mb and I have around 20 games I want to put in folder which are not small at all.
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Well then you're screwed since there is no solution for this. Unlike on a PC where shortcuts can remain intact even once the target is gone in android once the target is gone the shortcut vanishes as well.
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Well then you're screwed since there is no solution for this. Unlike on a PC where shortcuts can remain intact even once the target is gone in android once the target is gone the shortcut vanishes as well.
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Link2sd and ext4 partitsion will do this job fine.
Because if you connect your PC then fat32 will be unmounted in phone, BUT ext4 partitsion will be mounted in phone.
Also "dual mount widget" is good solution.
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taaviu said:
Link2sd and ext4 partitsion will do this job fine.
Because if you connect your PC then fat32 will be unmounted in phone, BUT ext4 partitsion will be mounted in phone.
Also "dual mount widget" is good solution.
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Omg! Thanks a lot man! But after making ext4 how can I move all that apps from fat32 to ext4?
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buzzzy said:
Omg! Thanks a lot man! But after making ext4 how can I move all that apps from fat32 to ext4?
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Moving use "link2sd" in market!
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taaviu said:
Moving use "link2sd" in market!
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but dude.. first I backup my phone card.. then format and make ext partition and fat partition.. after that I put my backup stuff in ext or fat? coz there are songs too.. or put everything in fat then using link2sd move to ext? how to do it?
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but dude.. first I backup my phone card.. then format and make ext partition and fat partition.. after that I put my backup stuff in ext or fat? coz there are songs too.. or put everything in fat then using link2sd move to ext? how to do it?
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Backup.
Partitions 1. Fat32 2nd. Ext3/4.
Move data back to fat32.
Download "link2sd"
Setup link3sd.
Reboot
Have nice day.
Cheers
Taavi
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taaviu said:
Backup.
Partitions 1. Fat32 2nd. Ext3/4.
Move data back to fat32.
Download "link2sd"
Setup link3sd.
Reboot
Have nice day.
Cheers
Taavi
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sorry for bothering but I did everything you told me... made the partitions moved data back to fat32 installed/opened link2sd and had to choose which type of second partition do I have.. had problems with ext4 so I erased it and made ext2 with ubuntu 11 .. then I chose ext2 had to reboot.. but the apps that were installed on sd aren't showing now.. any solution?
Buddy, just check the tutorial, please.
It is really easy:
http://www.xperiablog.net/2011/12/12/link2sd-guide-never-worry-about-internal-memory-limits-again/
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switched over to cyano-ace from coderom...
the sd card gets detected in cwm but not when the phone is on...
any suggetions? i loved the mod!
Rajhans said:
switched over to cyano-ace from coderom...
the sd card gets detected in cwm but not when the phone is on...
any suggetions? i loved the mod!
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Remove your swap partition
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how do i do dat??
Remove it using mini partition tool(pc).
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u mean remove the entire partition??
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u mean remove the entire partition??
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Ya. D swap partition.
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funny, mine is the opposite, it is detected in CM7.1 but not in recovery. I have no idea what to do next.
partitioned?
im assuming your memory card is partitioned for a2sd.
1. fat32
2. ext4
ive experienced this problem when i forgot to set both partitions as primary when i did the reformat. if it is just logical partition, one would not be detected.
Okie...I flashed the xwks9 rom using odin last night.also installed cwm,cf-root kernel and converted the filesystem to ext4. Phone is faster than before.
Can you please advise what should I do next. I am not able to use swap. It says command not found. Why? 
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-Nisha
did u partition ur sd card?
nicgoh said:
did u partition ur sd card?
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I have got two partitions...both are fat32. One is fir data and another for link2sd.
Was checking if swap will work or not before creating swap partition...i think swap command shud run even if there is no partition..plz help.
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What command did you run to enable swap?
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What command did you run to enable swap?
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Cd /system/bin
Busybox swap
It gave me error command not found.
Do i need to enable a2sd for that?
I dont want to..coz m using link2sd for a long time and m happy with it.
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nishantmnit said:
Okie...I flashed the xwks9 rom using odin last night.also installed cwm,cf-root kernel and converted the filesystem to ext4. Phone is faster than before.
Can you please advise what should I do next. I am not able to use swap. It says command not found. Why? 
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Hi @nishantmnit...
1. Be carefull using "A2SD" @DarkTremor... many users have reported issues involving various roms (bootloops, Partitions refusing to mount etc.). I use Link2sd too & would recommend no other...
Swap partitions act in the same way as a Pc page file... It is used as a kind of virtual ram... In theory it should speed up data access for apps & the OS but in practice all it does is create additional cpu cycles where the system must move data to & from the partition (swap)... This is additional work load & translates basically to the system running slightly slower not faster as would be expected (unless your cpu is 1ghz +), only then would you see possible benefits...
So in short, the "ACE" does not need a swap partition, it will only slow things down... Stick with Link2sd, move user apps to Ext.3 partition, create symbolic links for system apps (if it allows, not all are allowed) & any apps that cannot be moved to sd normally.
FYI : Use CWM 4/5 recovery mode to format & partition your sd card... When asked choose 0m swap partition & your good...hehe
Hope this hellps dude...
Stay Breezy n Be Lucky...
Pe"ACE"...
Thanks a lot reaper
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-Nisha
I have converted my internal file system to ext4.
Currently I am using fat partition for link2sd. Shud i change it to ext4 or ext3? Advantage?
Is there anyway to avoid re-installation of apps required after converting the partition from fat to ext?
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nishantmnit said:
I have converted my internal file system to ext4.
Currently I am using fat partition for link2sd. Shud i change it to ext4 or ext3? Advantage?
Is there anyway to avoid re-installation of apps required after converting the partition from fat to ext?
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Hey @nishantmnit...
Helping is what XDA is all about...
You don't want to move apps to ext.4 as this is internal system memory & would defeat the object of what you are trying to achieve (more free internal memory).
Create mount script for Ext.3 which is your Sd partition... All Dalvik & Lib information will be stored here also as default.
As far as app compatibility after conversion, I do not know...? You could always try to backup apps using "Titanium backup", then restoring them using the same after the file system conversion... sorry I can't help you further with this question... I'll see if any other family member can answer this for you ok...?
!!! EDIT !!!
Check this link for a better insight of Ext.3 / Ext.4 & the benefits & shortfalls to expect... : https://wiki.archlinux.org/index.php/Ext4#Migrating_from_ext3_to_ext4
Stay Breezy n Be Lucky...
Pe"ACE"...
ReaperXL2 said:
Hey @nishantmnit...
Helping is what XDA is all about...
You don't want to move apps to ext.4 as this is internal system memory & would defeat the object of what you are trying to achieve (more free internal memory).
Create mount script for Ext.3 which is your Sd partition... All Dalvik & Lib information will be stored here also as default.
As far as app compatibility after conversion, I do not know...? You could always try to backup apps using "Titanium backup", then restoring them using the same after the file system conversion... sorry I can't help you further with this question... I'll see if any other family member can answer this for you ok...?
!!! EDIT !!!
Check this link for a better insight of Ext.3 / Ext.4 & the benefits & shortfalls to expect... : https://wiki.archlinux.org/index.php/Ext4#Migrating_from_ext3_to_ext4
Stay Breezy n Be Lucky...
Pe"ACE"...
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One again thanks reaper...but my question was something different.
I am wondering I shud create an ext4 or ext3 partition to be used by link2sd. Hence apps dalvik and lib will reside on this new partition on sdcard not on internal memory.
Currently am using fat partition with link2sd as ext modules were missing prior to flashing cf root kernel.
I still cannot see ext3 module. however, ext4 module is there. I m not sure ext3 ll work or not.
Please advise.
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nishantmnit said:
One again thanks reaper...but my question was something different.
I am wondering I shud create an ext4 or ext3 partition to be used by link2sd. Hence apps dalvik and lib will reside on this new partition on sdcard not on internal memory.
Currently am using fat partition with link2sd as ext modules were missing prior to flashing cf root kernel.
I still cannot see ext3 module. however, ext4 module is there. I m not sure ext3 ll work or not.
Please advise.
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Hi @nishantmnit...
Sorry for the late reply (Family business, New Years eve & all that. ..hehe).
When you run Link2sd it will ask you where to create mount script... If you choose any Ext. other than Ext.3 then Link2sd will return an error... It will only allow you to create a mount script for Ext.3 (which is sd Ext.).
backup your sd root entirely... Use CWM to partition & prepare sd card, Move backup back onto sd root, reboot phone, run Link2sd, choose create mount script on Ext.3, reboot phone, Move apps etc.... All is good...
I don't think you need to see an Ext.3 module as it is an External location not a system location per se & I think Link2sd does the hard work as it must stay in system memory to work correctly... Also keep launchers & themes in memory as moving them can create lag when the system has to access sd partition to recover data for them...
If I am still mis-understanding what you mean then I am at a loss to answer you... (sorry)...
Stay Breezy n Be Lucky...
Pe"ACE"...
Thanks...all confusions cleared.
Happy new year !!!
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-Nisha
nishantmnit said:
Thanks...all confusions cleared.
Happy new year !!!
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-Nisha
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Glad we got to the bottom of that one...hehe
Happy New Year to you & Your's too...
Stay Breezy n Be Lucky...
Pe"ACE"...
ReaperXL2 said:
Hi @nishantmnit...
1. Be carefull using "A2SD" @DarkTremor... many users have reported issues involving various roms (bootloops, Partitions refusing to mount etc.). I use Link2sd too & would recommend no other...
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Aww hell no you did not just say that .
A2sd never fails to work for me
Herpderp DXKPB.
Carefull when using cwm to create your partition....i already use cwm to create partition and install link2sd...but when i move the app to sd and linked to sd a.k.a 2nd partition in only can take 8 apps then your partition is not reconize...you batter use the partition tools to format your partition.......that only my advise....
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makalolo said:
Carefull when using cwm to create your partition....i already use cwm to create partition and install link2sd...but when i move the app to sd and linked to sd a.k.a 2nd partition in only can take 8 apps then your partition is not reconize...you batter use the partition tools to format your partition.......that only my advise....
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CWM partitioning = best for DTA2SD
Herpderp DXKPB.
ReaperXL2 said:
Glad we got to the bottom of that one...hehe
Happy New Year to you & Your's too...
Stay Breezy n Be Lucky...
Pe"ACE"...
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I am very happy...converted the second partition to ext3 last night and good news is now yhe second partition gets mounted at the time of reboot...which means quick reboot in link2sd is no longer required. I had been craving for this for a long time.
Thanks reaper!!!
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Ext patrition
Link2SD works only you have EXT patrition on the MicroSD.
If you haven't, first make the EXT patrition. (EXT2)
hurikan23 said:
Link2SD works only you have EXT patrition on the MicroSD.
If you haven't, first make the EXT patrition. (EXT2)
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Thanks a lot man... But I checked and turns out link2sd supports ext2 ext3 ext4 and fat32 .. so can you tell me which one is the best .. the fastest for my device? And maybe how to do it? Thanks in advance!
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Ext 2 is fastest but ext4 most stable. I recommend using ext4
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TheRealBluur said:
Ext 2 is fastest but ext4 most stable. I recommend using ext4
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What about fat 32 partition.
TheRealBluur said:
Ext 2 is fastest but ext4 most stable. I recommend using ext4
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Think you have that the wrong way ,;-) ext2 is ancient.....
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You can still move these 2 apps to sd. To be able to do so, u will first need to remove these apps from ur system/apps folder using root explorer. And then download these apps from playstore. And then these apps could be successfully moved to sd without hving a need of ext2 partition
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Or use systemcleanup to move turn system to data, then you can move to sd
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Just open the Link2SD and click on the app you want to move. First make it a "user app" from the options and then click on the link to sd button.
2nd partition not detected in Mobile
Hi
I did partition of SD card on MY Sony Neo L using FAT 32. But the partition is not vissable in the phone. Why? Help me come out from this Plz. By the way when I check in in MiniTools it shows and Letter is .*.. How to change it?
Ok so I am gonna make an easy guide. But befor i start i will say the requirements
Requirements
1.Rooted
2.Busybox installed(v19.4 reccomended)
4.Card reader
So here we are.
1.Download MiniTool Partition
2.Remove the sd-card from phone and put it in a card reader and plug in pc.
4.Select only important files like Pictures, Music , Titanium and clockworkmod backups and all that important stuff for you
5.Copy them to a folder in computer.
6.Install MiniToolPartition and open it.
7.You will see your hard drives and your sd card.
8. Right click on sd card and click delete. Then again right click and Create.
9.Select "File System:" FAT when you have 2GB or smaller card.
Select "File System:" FAT32 when you have 4GB or greater card.
10.Dont select the whole volume. Select for example if you have 4GB card select 3GB if you want your sd-ext to be 1GB
11.When you are done.Again right click on the sd card and create ext2 or ext3 partition.Then select the full volume allwoed.
12.Make sure that this volume is enough for all apps on your phone.
13.Whn you are done click on the apply button on the top left corner. Wait for it to finish. When you are done. Copy teh prevously backed up data to the card.
14.Put it on the phone and on the market download Link2SD
15.Run the app and it will ask for root.Then select your tipe of partition. tehn reboot.
16.After reboot go to the app and you can mult iselect your apps with the options menu. Then in actions.Click Create link. Then ok.
17.You are done. Now you have a cleaner sd and initial storage
FAQ:
Q:What is sd-ext partition.
A: Its a tipe of partiton than linux supports so Android can use it as an initial memory.
Q:Why i dont see more space when i go to Apps in phones settings
A:The phone cant display sd-ext partiton. you can view it via Link2SD.(Otions>Storage info)
Alternetive version of discribing:http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1338708
This is possible on a locked bootloader without init.d. My phone is locked and it works a charm...
Desd1nova said:
This is possible on a locked bootloader without init.d. My phone is locked and it works a charm...
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Yes, as long as you have been root.
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Yes it has to be rooted, but the bootloader status isn't important
Can work in xperia live?
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botski said:
Can work in xperia live?
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Yes
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Yes
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I should try then can you help me mate, I have 32gb, what can I do to maximize the partition size?
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botski said:
I should try then can you help me mate, I have 32gb, what can I do to maximize the partition size?
Mate I have also 32 GB( 29.2) And I have set up 3GB partition. I have filled 1.3GB of it with 168 apps
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botski said:
I should try then can you help me mate, I have 32gb, what can I do to maximize the partition size?
Mate I have also 32 GB( 29.2) And I have set up 3GB partition. I have filled 1.3GB of it with 168 apps
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that 3GB partition of yours, sd ext? right?
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thanks for this mate :victory:
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MrTapa said:
that 3GB partition of yours, sd ext? right?
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Yeah ext2
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botski said:
Yeah ext2
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working now mate! thank you!:laugh:
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i have a question
what is the point of having this sdext partition? almost every app can by installed on sdcard :/
i have all my apps on phone memory and i have still over 130MB free, when i get close to fill up memory i will move apps to sd with android app manager built in.
You can moove all apps and its data on teh sd-ext partiton. That way you have 300mb free on inital and android still recognizes the apps as on initial.So widgets work
MrTapa said:
You can moove all apps and its data on teh sd-ext partiton. That way you have 300mb free on inital and android still recognizes the apps as on initial.So widgets work
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but why would i have 300mb free? isnt it supposed to be used? like if u have 300$ and just looking at it and not spend it if it was ram that we could use for more smooth gaming then i would do it, but flash memory free laying unused?
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but why would i have 300mb free? isnt it supposed to be used? like if u have 300$ and just looking at it and not spend it if it was ram that we could use for more smooth gaming then i would do it, but flash memory free laying unused?
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Symlinks man... Symlings... they do all teh magic
Mate, I wanna ask if titanuim back can back up the sd ext? I mean the apps?
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botski said:
Mate, I wanna ask if titanuim back can back up the sd ext? I mean the apps?
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Yes it can for sure
botski said:
Mate, I wanna ask if titanuim back can back up the sd ext? I mean the apps?
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Yeah but if you restore them tehy will be restored in initial memory. Use cwm for backup sd-ext
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Yeah but if you restore them tehy will be restored in initial memory. Use cwm for backup sd-ext
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Got it mate!
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Hi all, I've accidentally partitioned the sd-card through recovery and I don't need any ext partition (from romracers recovery there wasn't any undo option). I've tried formatting it through windows or gparted. Windows recognise only the fat partition so that one is the only one it formats; gparted sees both but if I try to remove the ext and format everything as fat32, the phone reject the sdcard not mounting it and giving an error. Any solution please? I'd like to have the original storage space! Thank you all!
Delete all partitions with gparted, then partition/format in the phone.
ravilov said:
Delete all partitions with gparted, then partition/format in the phone.
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Thanks! What do you mean with "format in the phone"? Through recovery or from settings?
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alberto88a said:
Thanks! What do you mean with "format in the phone"? Through recovery or from settings?
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Either one should work.
If one doesn't, try the other.
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Either one should work.
If one doesn't, try the other.
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I'll try and let you know, thanks again
Format again in recovery. Then choose 0 as ext position size. It will be deleted.
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dedraks said:
Format again in recovery. Then choose 0 as ext position size. It will be deleted.
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I can't because the minimum size tor ext partition id 128MB I'm on cwm touch
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I think my microsd is half-broken but I managed how to use it until it leaves me forever. I surely have bad sectors because a llf encountered errors. I used a HP format tool to do a quick format and of course the phone told me the sd was damaged so i formatted and got the entire space...hope not to lose future data...any suggestion for pictures instant upload?
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alberto88a said:
I think my microsd is half-broken but I managed how to use it until it leaves me forever. I surely have bad sectors because a llf encountered errors. I used a HP format tool to do a quick format and of course the phone told me the sd was damaged so i formatted and got the entire space...hope not to lose future data...any suggestion for pictures instant upload?
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I had to do it once...easiest solution i found was put the micro sd card in a nokia s40 phone (i used nokia x2) and chose format memory card
i would sugest you to go with gparted if you have access to linux system but i did not so had to do it this way