[Q] worth getting s-off? - HTC Aria Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Ok, so I've looked around about getting s-off on my aria. It's rooted and running CM7; been that way for almost a year and no problems.
I have the files to get s-off, but is it worth it? Are the benefits of -off that much?

The main benefits from an ordinary user's point of view are the ability to use apps that require write access to the system partition (these are pretty rare and specialized) and the ability to more easily update your CWM version. Most people wouldn't notice any difference in day to day use.

drumist said:
The main benefits from an ordinary user's point of view are the ability to use apps that require write access to the system partition (these are pretty rare and specialized) and the ability to more easily update your CWM version. Most people wouldn't notice any difference in day to day use.
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Basically metamorph and ad blockers, then? I dunno, metamorph might be worth it. Wait, I'd need that to fully partition my sd card?

wildmonky said:
Basically metamorph and ad blockers, then? I dunno, metamorph might be worth it. Wait, I'd need that to fully partition my sd card?
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It has nothing to do with your sd card. Metamorph may require it; Adblockers, no.

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Theonew said:
It has nothing to do with your sd card. Metamorph may require it; Adblockers, no.
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Every ad blocker I've seen needs write access to the system partition. I meant moving system partition to the sd card, but never mind.

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Every ad blocker I've seen needs write access to the system partition. I meant moving system partition to the sd card, but never mind.
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You do not need S-OFF to write to the system partition (in most cases). Root alone allows this (most times).

Theonew said:
You do not need S-OFF to write to the system partition (in most cases). Root alone allows this (most times).
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I must be one of those cases where it doesn't allow me too. Regardless, it's not sounding like s-off will drastically change anything.

Theonew said:
You do not need S-OFF to write to the system partition (in most cases). Root alone allows this (most times).
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If you have S-ON, you can "write" to the system partition (i.e., it will appear to have worked fine), but those changes will be reverted the next time you reboot the phone.

drumist said:
If you have S-ON, you can "write" to the system partition (i.e., it will appear to have worked fine), but those changes will be reverted the next time you reboot the phone.
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I know .

wildmonky said:
I meant moving system partition to the sd card, but never mind.
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There's no reason to "move" the system partition, so I'm not sure what you are referring to. If you mean moving apps and/or dalvik cache to an ext partition on the SD card (i.e. S2E or another apps2ext solution), you can do that without S-OFF. The data and cache partitions are not locked.

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If you tinker with your phone a lot, it's definitely worth it. I think there's more compatibility and less problems installing and reinstalling things frequently.

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Apps2SD and switching memory cards

Hi, I used to own a G1 but have got a hero (and I am proud). I always used A2SD with G1 because of the shocking storage, however I have been getting away with the amount on this for sometime now, Until recently, though, when apps have been getting bigger (20+mb for raging thunder).
Is the Hero the same as the G1, or am I able to remove the memory card that has A2SD (while the phone is switched off, i don't mind), put a different memory card in, and view images from that memory card (i put my digital camera card into phone often to send images) obviously with none of my apps installed, and then switch the phone off, put the original memory card back in, and carry on using apps like normal?
PS this is on VillainRom 4
Thanks
Bump..Anyone?
Can anyone help withthis? A simple Yes/No would do
Thanks
Considering how Apps2SD works (basic symlinks), as long as you have an ext partition with the appropriate folders on both cards (at the same place, number-wise), you should be fine.
I would imagine the boot process probes /data/app and /data/app-private at some point - you just need to make sure those exist (even if they're empty).
If you've moved dalvik-cache as well, you will experience slowdowns when you switch cards.
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Thanks
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Why don't you just try it? Seems a lot simpler way of finding out to me!
Regards,
Dave
Here's a related issue.
Obviously with the OS relying on the ext partition, you shouldn't remove the sd card while the phone is on & certainly not while it's mounted (unless you want filing system corruption), but in my naivety I thought it would be ok to power down, remove the card & power back up. So similar to the situation the OP is asking about, only with no card, rather than a new card, present on the reboot.
Clearly your apps on the card are not going to work as they're gone & you might get some complaints as /data/app now links to a non existent directory, but I assumed:
1) Most things would work.
2) More importantly, I assumed if I then powered down, replaced the card & rebooted, I'd be back to where I started with fully working apps.
1) Turns out to be true.
2) Doesn't. After replacing the card I found most (though not all) apps resident on the card would force close at some point, often sooner than later. I ended up having to reinstall them.
Can anyone explain why/how this happens? I can only guess that when the phone was run without the card present, it changed the missing apps user data or dalvik cache in a way that broke them once they are brought back. Trouble is, I can't see what mechanism would result in such behaviour.
have you tried wiping the dalvik-cache before booting up after reinserting the card?
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have you tried wiping the dalvik-cache before booting up after reinserting the card?
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If you mean me, no. This was shortly after i got my phone & I was less comfortable experimenting. Plus at the time I didn't have a nandroid backup & reinstalling twenty odd apps put me off
I'll give it a try shortly though. First as you suggest, & if that isn't enough, I'll try wiping the cache when the card is first removed too.
[Edit:] Nope, wiping Dalvik cache doesn't help at all. It seems if you attempt to run an Android install which utilises apps2sd without the sdcard present, something gets changed in the existing partitions on internal flash (other than the Dalvik cache) such that when the system is subsequently booted with the card present, app installs will have been corrupted leading to force closures & the need to remove/reinstall those apps.
Seems a shame. I'd have preferred an atomic means of relocating apps to sd, such that removal of the card means the system behaves as if the app had never been installed, with normal behaviour once the card is replaced. Ah well.
At least I used the chance to revert my ext4 partition to ext3 to avoid having to use tune2fs everytime I want to run a nandroid backup.
BTW For the record I should make clear this was all tested on a gsm Hero running MCR 3.2 with Amon Ra's RA-hero-v1.6.2 recovery.
Ha! Painful memories. Found this out the hard way as well. Wish I'd read more about how A2SD works (symlinks). In fact I wanted to swap while phone was on.
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[Edit:] Nope, wiping Dalvik cache doesn't help at all. It seems if you attempt to run an Android install which utilises apps2sd without the sdcard present, something gets changed in the existing partitions on internal flash (other than the Dalvik cache) such that when the system is subsequently booted with the card present, app installs will have been corrupted leading to force closures & the need to remove/reinstall those apps.
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I tried wiping Dalvik cache as well as ext repair. Nothing helped.
cauli said:
Seems a shame. I'd have preferred an atomic means of relocating apps to sd, such that removal of the card means the system behaves as if the app had never been installed, with normal behaviour once the card is replaced. Ah well.
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Agreed, serious "flaw" in the A2SD way of things.
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At least I used the chance to revert my ext4 partition to ext3 to avoid having to use tune2fs everytime I want to run a nandroid backup.
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I used to employ ext4 for the /sd partition, then I read ext3/4 wear out your SD memory much quicker, because they are journaling filesystems (see http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ext2), so I used the opportunity to repartition and stick with ext2.
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BTW For the record I should make clear this was all tested on a gsm Hero running MCR 3.2 with Amon Ra's RA-hero-v1.6.2 recovery.
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When I had this happen, I too was on MCR 3.2, with Amon RA 1.6.2 or possibly 1.5.2 or 1.5.3.1.

Move apps to sd

Guys I need some clarification around app2sd or indeed apps2sd, apps2sd+ etc etc...
Basically whats the differnece? I know some versions only allow certain apps to be moved buts whats the apps2sd+ method ? and how do I go about getting it ?
I dont have masses amounts of apps but my current method (app2sd) only allows certain apps to be moved....I want to move all and app data if poss ?!
cheers in advance
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Guys I need some clarification around app2sd or indeed apps2sd, apps2sd+ etc etc...
Basically whats the differnece? I know some versions only allow certain apps to be moved buts whats the apps2sd+ method ? and how do I go about getting it ?
I dont have masses amounts of apps but my current method (app2sd) only allows certain apps to be moved....I want to move all and app data if poss ?!
cheers in advance
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I am not aware of any apps + data to SD. I must ask though, why are you so keen to move stuff off /data?
Remember that there is no advantage in having lots of free /data space, so you're better making use of it. If you have so many apps that you need the space, then look at apps2sd and dalvik2cache or dalvik2sd, since that stores the dalvik cache onto the SD card too.
Also, what method are you using? You should be using the EXT method rather than the froyo method, as that stores all apps on the SD card, and doesn't listen to the developer's preference about storage.
I don't know what apps2sd+ is that you talk about though, as I don't recognise the term. Do you mean apps2sd + dalvik or something like that?
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I am not aware of any apps + data to SD. I must ask though, why are you so keen to move stuff off /data?
Remember that there is no advantage in having lots of free /data space, so you're better making use of it. If you have so many apps that you need the space, then look at apps2sd and dalvik2cache or dalvik2sd, since that stores the dalvik cache onto the SD card too.
Also, what method are you using? You should be using the EXT method rather than the froyo method, as that stores all apps on the SD card, and doesn't listen to the developer's preference about storage.
I don't know what apps2sd+ is that you talk about though, as I don't recognise the term. Do you mean apps2sd + dalvik or something like that?
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Yeah sorry mate its probably my inexperience on all things android showing here....
Basically Im using the EXT method, 0 swap, 512 ext3 and rest Fat32 i think? coupled with the sam lu version of app2sd and tbh its fine its just I received the latest update for it which now shows which apps are 'phone only' so only really came to light recently....
I currently only have 11 apps 'on SD' with 37 on 'phone only' (maybe 55 apps in total) and wondered if this was normal ? or have I set something up wrong ? Phone memory shows 104.58mb free from 165.75mb....
So approx 1 in 4 apps are being moved to sd shall we say (please dont shoot me other the maths either lol)...surely im going run out space within the next 100 apps if 50 apps to date has used approx 60mb (cant see it happening though as i dont see myself installing that many) or is the majority of the used data used for other processes ?
Just trying to get my head around the whole thing thats all....and was wondering if you could realistically have 200+ apps as mentioned in multiple threads.
And as for the apps2sd+ maybe that was an error in the way i read/interpreted a thread so ignore it....
Irrespective everything works fine, was just curious thats all
Hold on... can you check, as I think your apps are all being held on the SD card just now.
Using a file browser, go to /system/sd and check out the app folder. Compare the contents with /data/app and see if it matches.
Remember the dalvik cache and data use up space, so dalvik2cache or dalvik 2 sd should be next on your list if you want hundreds of apps.
I think you are just getting told apps are on phone when they are on SD, since android can't tell when you are using this apps2sd method or not
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Hold on... can you check, as I think your apps are all being held on the SD card just now.
Using a file browser, go to /system/sd and check out the app folder. Compare the contents with /data/app and see if it matches.
Remember the dalvik cache and data use up space, so dalvik2cache or dalvik 2 sd should be next on your list if you want hundreds of apps.
I think you are just getting told apps are on phone when they are on SD, since android can't tell when you are using this apps2sd method or not
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edit - Right I must have seriously done some thing wrong here? using astro to check /system/sd is empty and there is no /app folder fullstop within /data ? WTF?!
I have just flashed FoydVillain 1.5 but have since restored all apps and got back to a point where I was when I subbed this post...blagged !
Ive gone back to the drawing board and revisited the 'newbie guide to rooting' thread and doubled checked the apps2sd instructions, I want to run the gscript check to see if its set up right but cant find the check.zip file thats mentioned in the guide (says its attached at bottom?! but I cant locate it) where can I get it from otherwise?
cheers
Use the vr wiki article to get the script. Click wiki and search apps2sd.
Did you use a file browser with root BTW?
pulser_g2 said:
Use the vr wiki article to get the script. Click wiki and search apps2sd.
Did you use a file browser with root BTW?
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Cheers Ill have a look today....
Can you expand on 'a file browser with root' though please, I have a file browser and root access but not sure what you mean....
Ta mate
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Ive managed to run the check script through gscript and apps2sd is working but without dalvik-cache but at least its a start....will now look at sorting that cheers pulser!

[Q] Data2ext - N00b questions

Hi Guys,
I would have tacked this onto the back of an existing thread, but the only relevant ones I could find were in development (I’m still under 10 posts) – and this is more of a general usage question anyway.
I’m running CM7.0.2 and been I’ve been using Apps2SD (darktremor) for a month or so. The onboard memory for apps on the Legend is abysmal, so freeing space up and being able to have more than half a dozen apps is great. I was looking to take up Data2ext too. I’m still S-ON (I haven’t found a serious need for S-OFF yet, and I figure the less access I have to the bowels of my phone, the less likely I’m gonna brick it), so still using CWM2.x and obviously not running EXT4 yet.
Just wanted to ask a couple of stupid n00b questions before I try anything (I’d rather ask this now, then be posting “help I ****ed up my phone” later on).
- Am I right in believing that that data2ext only moves app data, not the apps themselves to the SD car so I need to continue using apps2sd as a companion script?
- Does data2ext need its own additional partition setting up prior – or does it create its own partition/utilize an existing partition? If there needs to be a preconfigured partition, any recommendations on how much space to allocate?
- Is there anything in particular that I need to know before I run through TGF’s guide (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=902395)?
Thanks for the help guys!
data2ext will use the partition that darktremor currently uses, and you don't want to have dark tremor and data2ext on at the same time, funny things happen.
Data2ext remounts the entire data partition to a partition on the SD card. So anything that gets written to /data (apps, app data etc) goes to the SD card instead.
You need to know that this could go wrong, but I think the first post covers most of it.
That makes sense. I previously wasn’t sure if data2ext only moved app data only, and apps2sd still needed to be used to move the actual apps themselves. As that’s not the case, it’ll make things much easier not having to **** around with 2 different scripts to hopefully get them to play nicely.
I did actually end up stepping up to Blayo’s fake-flash CWM 3.0.1.3 yesterday; though I’m still trying to work out partitions/file systems with it – creating partitions in CWM recovery defaults to EXT3 with no option to set EXT4, and after manually creating an EXT4 partition in GParted CWM wouldn’t let me mount /sd-ext. As your initial post already details formatting /sd-ext to EXT4 anyway, it’ll be interesting to see how nicely this plays with 3.0.1.3.
Thanks for the disclaimer on the risks involved. Without intending to sound patronising; I’m well aware there is the ever present potential to really **** things up, and that I do only have limited knowledge compared to a lot of people posting on xda – which is why I try and get any/all information available before hand, and follow instructions given closely.
Coo'. Just shout if you need help, I'm subscribed to this thread so I should see it
Seems to have worked like a charm.
One question though – I know you can confirm data2ext is successfully running by launching "data2ext --enable" a second time after the final reboot, but is there any means to monitor the used/available space on /sd-ext?
Both Titanium Backup and a2sdGUI allowed me to keep tabs on this, but Ti is unable to see the /sd-ext partition now (I haven’t bothered installing a2sdGUI, not really any point).
It might be a small thing, but if possible I would like to be able to see it fill up, just to give me piece of mind all is OK.
*edit* scratch that last part, just noticed Android and Ti now sees the Internal Memory as a total combined capacity the internal memory + /sd-ext. Eitherway, I'm up and running
i no my question is noob but still.....i m using CM7 nd CWM 2.5.0.7....if i use d optioned partition ur sd card....is dat data to ext ? ndnd wat is swap size ? also how to check what claSS SDCARD I HAVE... I HAVE 16GB KINGSTON SDCARD!
I've a noob question too, if the sd card is partitioned to allow some internal apps to run on this special partition what is currently the safest procedure to do this?
tushar_beriwal said:
i no my question is noob but still.....i m using CM7 nd CWM 2.5.0.7....if i use d optioned partition ur sd card....is dat data to ext ? ndnd wat is swap size ? also how to check what claSS SDCARD I HAVE... I HAVE 16GB KINGSTON SDCARD!
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The Class should be written on the Card.. in a circle..
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I got mine up and running last night... created a 1 gig partition for data... data2ext is active, but my phone is now SLOW as molasses. SD card is Class 10 and tests on a computer reveal it to be fast.
I'm at a loss.
Konowl said:
I got mine up and running last night... created a 1 gig partition for data... data2ext is active, but my phone is now SLOW as molasses. SD card is Class 10 and tests on a computer reveal it to be fast.
I'm at a loss.
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The card probably doesn't handle small files very well. Class 4 seems to be the best bet for data2ext
You're kidding. Ugh! Maybe it was the method I used to format?
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The card probably doesn't handle small files very well. Class 4 seems to be the best bet for data2ext
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Seriously?
So are you using a class 4 with your own cm data2ext script and in ext2 or ext4?
Serious.. It is mentioned several times before by Blay0. Even a fast card will work very slow with data2ext. Why do you even need data2ext? Are you a developed? If not app2ad should beer enough for you... NInge really needs data to be on as i they are not often changing system files..
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Serious.. It is mentioned several times before by Blay0. Even a fast card will work very slow with data2ext. Why do you even need data2ext? Are you a developed? If not app2ad should beer enough for you... NInge really needs data to be on as i they are not often changing system files..
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easy man, i was just asking out of curiosity
i'm already using apps2ext and dont need data2ext, but it thought data2ext was slow on all card classes thats why i asked his setup just so i know
Hi,
Since this is a noob thread I'm feeling free to ask for help.
Somehow without any knowledge I've managed to Root my Legend, Flash roms numerous times, make my Legend S-Off, twig and play with different options like splash screen and all sorts of stuff that you need a bit or more of development knowledge. I'm a psychologist - I have no knowledge whatsoever.
Now that I've flashed ogo2's rom found here - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=987251, I have cut down internal space to about 20MB+-.
I need help with this whole data2ext, ext2/ext4 and all the commands I've never met in earlier development stuff I've done to my Legend.
Where do I start? Is there anywhere I can read a noob guide for these issues?
Please help!
reupugi
edit: Oh I forgot - I have 8 GB class 4 card.
What help do you need? Understanding what it is and how it works? Or just setting it up.
Are you planning on using the data2ext found in my thread, or somewhere else?
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Hi TGF,
I need help mainly with setting it up. I have no intention learning developing through trying here and there to implement different things others created.
My intention was to use the data2ext you created.
At the moment I've changed back to the nightly builds of CM7 (currently #153), since I had sync problems with ogo2's ROM. So I'm not so pressured space wise, but I'll still be glad to go through with the Data2ext.
Thanx,
reupugi
Ok, well the guide in the first post covers most of it, is there a specific bit you're stuck on?
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It assumes I understand how to create ext2 or ext4, or to choose between the two. DO I have to backup my SD card when I create an ext2/4 partition?
Where do I use the commands in your post of data2ext?
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It assumes I understand how to create ext2 or ext4, or to choose between the two. DO I have to backup my SD card when I create an ext2/4 partition?
Where do I use the commands in your post of data2ext?
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You do need to backup your sd card, our you lose all your data. Rom manager has an option for creating ext partitions on your sd card, and I'd go for ext4, as it's safer. There's a section in that thread on upgrading from the ext2 version. Create your position with rom manager, then follow that section through. The commands can be executed on the phone using a terminal emulator, or from the pc using adb.
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NEVER enough space. Which ROM should I use?

There is absolutely never enough room for anything on any ROM I've used on my Aria. I install everything to SD, but even with updates and whatnot, it fills to the point where I can't even receive a SMS text message because the memory is full.
I've tried every custom ROM that existed as of December 2011 but now there seems to be new ROMs, including some CM9alpha/ICS ROMs.
I just want the ability to take some pictures, install some apps (TO SD!) and not have to be constantly deleting texts just to receive more.
So my question to you all is which ROM leaves the most space available? At this point aesthetics mean absolutely nothing. I'm sorry if this has been answered before, I did a few searches and nothing turned up. I can't imagine I'm the only person who experiences this issue.
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There is absolutely never enough room for anything on any ROM I've used on my Aria. I install everything to SD, but even with updates and whatnot, it fills to the point where I can't even receive a SMS text message because the memory is full.
I've tried every custom ROM that existed as of December 2011 but now there seems to be new ROMs, including some CM9alpha/ICS ROMs.
I just want the ability to take some pictures, install some apps (TO SD!) and not have to be constantly deleting texts just to receive more.
So my question to you all is which ROM leaves the most space available? At this point aesthetics mean absolutely nothing. I'm sorry if this has been answered before, I did a few searches and nothing turned up. I can't imagine I'm the only person who experiences this issue.
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CM7 should take up the least space. What do you mean by "There is absolutely never enough room for anything"? Have you ever done a clean install?
1) Format your SD card so that you have two partitions. The first one is FAT32 and the second one is ext3 (in that order). Apps will install to the ext3 partition, so make it as big as you need. I'd suggest 1GB if you have the space, but you probably won't need that much. Remember to put CM7 and Gapps back on the FAT32 partition before the next step.
2) Install your favorite version of CM7 & Gapps using the usual process.
3) Follow these instructions exactly: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=21667779&postcount=5
4) Never manually move applications to the SD card from the Manage Applications menu. Once you set up everything like above, you can use the phone freely without ever changing any settings about where apps are installed.
99% of users will never run out of space if they use this setup.
This can be done with other ROMs too, but isn't as easy to set up.
Edit: Oh, and I forgot to mention. You really should only do this if you have a fast SD card (class 6 or better). Otherwise it'll probably slow your phone down a lot.
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CM7 should take up the least space. What do you mean by "There is absolutely never enough room for anything"? Have you ever done a clean install?
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^^ Agreed.
CM7 left me with I believe 80mb or 100mb for internal storage with a clean install. Highly recommend it, as far as storage goes.
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1) Format your SD card so that you have two partitions. The first one is FAT32 and the second one is ext3 (in that order). Apps will install to the ext3 partition, so make it as big as you need. I'd suggest 1GB if you have the space, but you probably won't need that much. Remember to put CM7 and Gapps back on the FAT32 partition before the next step.
2) Install your favorite version of CM7 & Gapps using the usual process.
3) Follow these instructions exactly: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=21667779&postcount=5
4) Never manually move applications to the SD card from the Manage Applications menu. Once you set up everything like above, you can use the phone freely without ever changing any settings about where apps are installed.
99% of users will never run out of space if they use this setup.
This can be done with other ROMs too, but isn't as easy to set up.
Edit: Oh, and I forgot to mention. You really should only do this if you have a fast SD card (class 6 or better). Otherwise it'll probably slow your phone down a lot.
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Thanks for this. I'm going to give it a try. Storage space was also my issue.
This worked perfectly. Thank you so much.

Accidently factory reset through bootloader, internal sdcard empty

Hi. My phone was bootlooping this morning, I decided to wipe data (I had a backup of /data) reflash, and carry on. However, I accidently confused the factory reset option in TWRP with the one in the bootloader, and clicked the bootloader one. This wiped my internal sd card. I tried to use things like Undelete from play, but it only works on the external sd. I've been trying to follow this guide (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1994705) to regain my data, but I don't know what the name of the /data partition is (for example, for the galnex, it's mmcblk0p12). Does anyone know A. what the name of the partition is for the evo, or B. an easier/different way to recover my files? Thanks in advance for any assitance.
/data is mmcblk0p37 according to steelh over in this thread
roids87 said:
/data is mmcblk0p37 according to steelh over in this thread
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awesome. however, is /data the same as internal sd card?
Va1ha1a said:
awesome. however, is /data the same as internal sd card?
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I am not sure. You could try and use the Mount Point Swapper and see if undelete will work then. I'm just tossing out some ideas. I've never actually tried to recover anything.
I'm gonna necrobump that first thread you linked to and see if anyone knows. I'll also try mount point swapper.
Edit: I've tried everything. mount point swapper caused bootloops, the guide i mentioned earlier created .raw files with nothing inside, etc. The upside is that I didn't have my roms, photos, or music on the internal. I can't remember. What else does android normally store there?
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I can't remember. What else does android normally store there?
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Usually not much, random app data, downloads, photos, music(depending on settings). You may get a warning in Titanium Backup(if you use it) about a different android id, you can restore your old id, or keep your new one. I have yet to see any issues. I've restored old id's and kept new is's without issues.
roids87 said:
Usually not much, random app data, downloads, photos, music(depending on settings). You may get a warning in Titanium Backup(if you use it) about a different android id, you can restore your old id, or keep your new one. I have yet to see any issues. I've restored old id's and kept new is's without issues.
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Thanks, I don't think I had anything of massive importance on there (at least not that I can remember)

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