[Q] Error: mounting sd/ext - Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

I have rooted my HTC Explorer and flashed it with Superuser Rom.
Now i want to flash my device with ics rom.
But it requires sd/ext partition.
I have created one worth 1.27 gb on my 8gb SD card with FAT32 partition.
Link2sd works fine with this sd/ext partition.
But when i try mounting sd/ext from recovery it diplays an error as
Error: Mounting Sd/ext
I have tried with all types of partitions (Ext 2/3/4)
But Ext 2/3/4 is not supported on my device (says Link2SD)
So i have to stick with FAT32
that 2nd partition i created with MiniTool works as a charm with Link2SD (everything works fine)
Help me guys !!!

Same problem here.....
I m also having the same problem... For flashing sense4.0 ROM on my htc explorer... i need to mount sd ext. But it is not mounting... Plzzz help

priyansh03 said:
I m also having the same problem... For flashing sense4.0 ROM on my htc explorer... i need to mount sd ext. But it is not mounting... Plzzz help
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repair the sd card using ra recovery !!!

The1sameer said:
I have rooted my HTC Explorer and flashed it with Superuser Rom.
Now i want to flash my device with ics rom.
But it requires sd/ext partition.
I have created one worth 1.27 gb on my 8gb SD card with FAT32 partition.
Link2sd works fine with this sd/ext partition.
But when i try mounting sd/ext from recovery it diplays an error as
Error: Mounting Sd/ext
I have tried with all types of partitions (Ext 2/3/4)
But Ext 2/3/4 is not supported on my device (says Link2SD)
So i have to stick with FAT32
that 2nd partition i created with MiniTool works as a charm with Link2SD (everything works fine)
Help me guys !!!
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Only the 1st partition is detected in windows...
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Fixed the problem !
I did a factory reset (one on bootloader screen not in recovery)
and rebooted into recovery,
and then SD- ext mounted successfully !!!
Try it at your own risk
Hit THANKS if I helped you.
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Format Ext
The1sameer said:
Fixed the problem !
I did a factory reset (one on bootloader screen not in recovery)
and rebooted into recovery,
and then SD- ext mounted successfully !!!
Try it at your own risk
Hit THANKS if I helped you.
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Actually I formatted ext partition from recovery and then it worked. My problem was that I could not add apps to this or mount from recovery.

stsaerox said:
Actually I formatted it from recovery and then it worked. My problem was that I could not add apps to this or mount from recovery.
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yeah for sense 4.0 you need to mount SD-ext partition from recovery.
I already tried formatting from recovery but it never worked out for me
factory reset should have done the same.

same prblm
The1sameer said:
yeah for sense 4.0 you need to mount SD-ext partition from recovery.
I already tried formatting from recovery but it never worked out for me
factory reset should have done the same.
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is it safe and working?

Does not help me
Well, I factory reset(ed) from the bootloader, error mounting /sd-ext.

sparre said:
Well, I factory reset(ed) from the bootloader, error mounting /sd-ext.
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Use TWRP. And you'll never face any problems.

Yeh.
omerjerk said:
Use TWRP. And you'll never face any problems.
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But, now that I've done from CWM. Can I get my SD partition back? I mean can I merge that 1Gb partition I made into FAT32?

sparre said:
But, now that I've done from CWM. Can I get my SD partition back? I mean can I merge that 1Gb partition I made into FAT32?
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Yes. You can merge the ext partition using MiniTool ...
But why do you wanna do that ? Pico is short of internal memory and you will need sd-ext to increase your internal memory.

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[Q]

how to ext2/3/4 partition on sd card ?
axaygohel said:
how to ext2/3/4 partition on sd card ?
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First use search function !
Download G-parted.
there are no chance to partition on clockwork recovery mod ?
Use cwm 2.xx for ext3 and cwm 3/4/5 to ext4. Dnt know much about ext3
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Link2SD Problem

Im trying to create an SDext on my ray but i keep getting this error in link2sd when i try to create the mount scripts.
Mount script Connot be created.
Mount: mounting/dev/block/vold/179:2 on/data/sdext2
Faild: invalid argument.
Ive tried all diffrent formats but nothing works. ive done all this before on my x8 and did it the same way with mini tool can any one help please.
gavster26 said:
Im trying to create an SDext on my ray but i keep getting this error in link2sd when i try to create the mount scripts.
Mount script Connot be created.
Mount: mounting/dev/block/vold/179:2 on/data/sdext2
Faild: invalid argument.
Ive tried all diffrent formats but nothing works. ive done all this before on my x8 and did it the same way with mini tool can any one help please.
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it will be different on other rom eg: in cm7 i have to choose ext4, although my sdcard is ext3 format
antr34 said:
it will be different on other rom eg: in cm7 i have to choose ext4, although my sdcard is ext3 format
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Nothings working mate any other ideas.
Edit: Sdext wont mount in cwm recvery either.
I use ext 2 format for link my application use link2sd..
And work for my mango...
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gavster26 said:
Im trying to create an SDext on my ray but i keep getting this error in link2sd when i try to create the mount scripts.
Mount script Connot be created.
Mount: mounting/dev/block/vold/179:2 on/data/sdext2
Faild: invalid argument.
Ive tried all diffrent formats but nothing works. ive done all this before on my x8 and did it the same way with mini tool can any one help please.
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How did u partition it? Via CWM ?
If u did via CWM, it will be ext3
Try supersu app.
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bandarigoda123 said:
How did u partition it? Via CWM ?
If u did via CWM, it will be ext3
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i used mini tool to create ext partition and swap partition swapper2 has linked to my swap partition but link2sd wont mount the ext partotion. ive reformated it with all the formats but none of them work and ive tried to mount sdext in cwm mounts & storage but it says error mounting sdext aswell. im out of ideas
just double check n make sure all ur partition is in primary partition
In mini tool partition,
First create the main storage
second should be ext
Third is swap
U partitioned like above bro?
bandarigoda123 said:
In mini tool partition,
First create the main storage
second should be ext
Third is swap
U partitioned like above bro?
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yep, but i dont creat swap partition coz i dont use it. but make sure fisrt partition (fat) n second parttion (ext) both are primary not extended or logical partition.
just to make sure if u dont have any importand files in ur fat partition or maybe back it up first then re partition all over again n choose primary not logical
bandarigoda123 said:
In mini tool partition,
First create the main storage
second should be ext
Third is swap
U partitioned like above bro?
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I think thats were ive gone wrong my swap is at the top of the list then fat then ext. Stupid man lol. Thanks bro.
Then good luck bro. Have a Nice day!
gavster26 said:
I think thats were ive gone wrong my swap is at the top of the list then fat then ext. Stupid man lol. Thanks bro.
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Is it solved bro?
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what you need to do it first backup all your data on your system.. then format the memory card(check to make it fat32)... then create the partation..copy back your data to memory card back again... hope this will work for you
here is the full tutorial of how to use link2sd card and mini tools..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1841716

Link2sd problem!!

hey guys, i want to use a2sd to move apps to sdcard so i have installed linktosd cuz am using stock rom 2.3.3 and when i installed the app the super user gave force close. after that i updated the super user then when opened the linktosd app then it showed the type of partition like ext2,ext3,ext4 etc. i tried every option it says ext partition no directory found. i have tried mounting the sdext in recovery still not working!! plz help!!! am tired of this thing! i want a decent apps2sd on stock rom 2.3.3!!! :|
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How did you partition your SD card? What program did you use, what type of partition is it, and how is it formatted?
post-mortem said:
How did you partition your SD card? What program did you use, what type of partition is it, and how is it formatted?
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I have used clockwork mod recovery 5.0.2.7 I guess I have partitioned my sdcard i.e. 512mb ext
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I believe CWM defaults to ext4. If you didn't make any other partitions, then your SD card partition structure should be as follows now:
/mnt/sdcard, FAT, primary
/sdext, ext4, primary
Try using link2sd's menu to recreate mount scripts, & choose ext4. Also, make sure you're still rooted properly, and still have expected su access.
post-mortem said:
I believe CWM defaults to ext4. If you didn't make any other partitions, then your SD card partition structure should be as follows now:
/mnt/sdcard, FAT, primary
/sdext, ext4, primary
Try using link2sd's menu to recreate mount scripts, & choose ext4. Also, make sure you're still rooted properly, and still have expected su access.
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Bro I chose ext4 it says no directory found!! I have seen in menu it shows sdcard 1.35gb and ext partition not mounted!!! I have partitioned many times!! I have mounted ext many times in recovery still not working!! Any suggestions!!!
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I recollect facing the same problem.I guess the problem isn't with link2sd its got to to do with the fact that the stock kernel doesn't support ext partition try flashing a custom kernel that supports ext partition.
anuragchowdry said:
I recollect facing the same problem.I guess the problem isn't with link2sd its got to to do with the fact that the stock kernel doesn't support ext partition try flashing a custom kernel that supports ext partition.
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Ah, good catch! I didn't notice that.
If you don't want to flash a new ROM, you can format the 2nd partition as FAT, and link2sd has the option to mount that the same way as others.
post-mortem said:
Ah, good catch! I didn't notice that.
If you don't want to flash a new ROM, you can format the 2nd partition as FAT, and link2sd has the option to mount that the same way as others.
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I can't flash kernels now!!! Which one suits stock better!! Or modified stock kernel!!!
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I don't understand. Do you want to keep stock, or flash a custom ROM? If all you want is to use link2sd, you shouldn't need to flash anything.
post-mortem said:
I don't understand. Do you want to keep stock, or flash a custom ROM? If all you want is to use link2sd, you shouldn't need to flash anything.
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I didn't want to flash custom kernel!! But am still asking which kernel suits better! Is there is any modified stock kernel!! Will the kernel will affect my camera quality!!!?
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Link2sd application vanishes from launcher menu after wiping dalvik cache from the recovery and even all application which are in sd ext also don't appear please give me solutions
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Backup your sd card on PC.
Do factory reset
Re partition ur sd card in cwm
Start phone & install link2sd before any other application
Use ext4
If ur kernel doesnt support ext 4
Partition ur card on PC using some partitioning software. use ext2 in this case. And try link2 sd now
Pls let me know if this helps
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RoyalEagle said:
Backup your sd card on PC.
Do factory reset
Re partition ur sd card in cwm
Start phone & install link2sd before any other application
Use ext4
If ur kernel doesnt support ext 4
Partition ur card on PC using some partitioning software. use ext2 in this case. And try link2 sd now
Pls let me know if this helps
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I want the solution for flashing new nightlie each time...
Reinstall link2sd -> menu -> More -> Recreate mount scripts
Reboot.

Problem mounting sd-ext in Jelly Blast V-3.5

Hey guys, wondering if you could help me. I'm running Jelly Blast V-3.5, with Rafaels Kernel 2.6.35-7 on my S5380i. I've been trying to increase the internal storage on my device by partitioning my 32gb card in CWM with a 1gb ext. I've tried every solution I've found on this forum but I simply cannot get it to mount. Link2sd yields 'invalid argument' no matter where I point it, and when trying to format/mount the ext. in CWM it just says 'apps 2 sd partition not found'.
Here's a list of the things I've tried which have failed to solve this:
Partitioning in minitool, with various sizes and exts, and setting the partition as active.
Flashing conrod script, doesnt seem to be effective.
Script to mount sd-ext at boot, followed iamareebjamal's guide found here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1971689
S2E
Mount2SD
I'm completely at a loss, and with the internal storage of the S5380i being what it is, it would be great if anyone could offer me any advice.
Thanks!
do one thing , I'm recovery check if sd-ext is mounted
it used to happen to me that when I flashed new roms I had to mount sd-ext from mounts and storage
so mount it then reboot your phone
go to link2sd and create mount script as ext4
if problem persists , go in storage info of link2sd so see if the partition is mounted
if not you will have to enable auto mount at boot ( if option present in rom ) or mount using terminal emulator
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soham jambhekar said:
do one thing , I'm recovery check if sd-ext is mounted
it used to happen to me that when I flashed new roms I had to mount sd-ext from mounts and storage
so mount it then reboot your phone
go to link2sd and create mount script as ext4
if problem persists , go in storage info of link2sd so see if the partition is mounted
if not you will have to enable auto mount at boot ( if option present in rom ) or mount using terminal emulator
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Thanks for responding.
Attempted to mount in CWM but just receive an error. It's as if the partition isn't there at all. Re-partioned the card but still, no luck.
My rom doesn't have the auto mount at boot option, so it looks I'll have to mount with terminal emulator. Could you run me through the process, or point me towards a guide? Cheers
what error did you get in cwm while mounting ?
yry this line in terminal
mount -o rw /dev/block/
mmcblk0p2 /sd-ext
also is mount2sd file present in your /etc /init.d folder ?
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The error in CWM when attempting to mount is: 'Error mounting /sd-ext!'
'mount -o rw /dev/block/mmcblk0p2 /sd-ext' in Terminal Emulator yields the following line: 'Usage: mount [-r] [-w] [-o options] [-t type] device directory'
The mount2sd file is not currently present in my init.d folder as I restored my phone from a backup, though when it has been there, the error in CWM is still the same.
The only difference I have noticed is that when partitioning with MiniTool, Link2SD will say that the partition is not mounted, but when partitioning with CWM it will say that the partition is not found.
galaimo said:
The error in CWM when attempting to mount is: 'Error mounting /sd-ext!'
'mount -o rw /dev/block/mmcblk0p2 /sd-ext' in Terminal Emulator yields the following line: 'Usage: mount [-r] [-w] [-o options] [-t type] device directory'
The mount2sd file is not currently present in my init.d folder as I restored my phone from a backup, though when it has been there, the error in CWM is still the same.
The only difference I have noticed is that when partitioning with MiniTool, Link2SD will say that the partition is not mounted, but when partitioning with CWM it will say that the partition is not found.
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Did you format ext2 in the secind partition? Normally when you format with cwm, first partition is fat32 and the second partition is ext2. Try to format all available space to 1 partition and using cwm format the card to two part. May be partitioning before makes cwm recognize the wrong part and gives error.
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ChelebiTech said:
Did you format ext2 in the secind partition? Normally when you format with cwm, first partition is fat32 and the second partition is ext2. Try to format all available space to 1 partition and using cwm format the card to two part. May be partitioning before makes cwm recognize the wrong part and gives error.
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Ensured all the space on card was unallocated and partitioned in CWM recovery.
Attempted to mount /sd-ext again and still receive the following error: 'Error mounting sd-ext!'
Attempted to format /sd-ext and receive the following error: 'No apps2sd partition found. Skipping format of /sd-ext'
Tried so many different ways/combinations of partitions now. Do you think it could be a kernel or rom issue?
galaimo said:
Ensured all the space on card was unallocated and partitioned in CWM recovery.
Attempted to mount /sd-ext again and still receive the following error: 'Error mounting sd-ext!'
Attempted to format /sd-ext and receive the following error: 'No apps2sd partition found. Skipping format of /sd-ext'
Tried so many different ways/combinations of partitions now. Do you think it could be a kernel or rom issue?
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Make sure you have backed up all your files in your sdcard they will all be deleted and recreated with two partition.
In CWM enter Advanced --> use Partition SD Card
Set your second (ext2/3/4) partition size then set swap to zero (0).
ChelebiTech said:
Make sure you have backed up all your files in your sdcard they will all be deleted and recreated with two partition.
In CWM enter Advanced --> use Partition SD Card
Set your second (ext2/3/4) partition size then set swap to zero (0).
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This is exactly what I've done, countless times. It simply will not mount. Really struggling to understand this problem.
galaimo said:
This is exactly what I've done, countless times. It simply will not mount. Really struggling to understand this problem.
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Using a card reader enter your sd card to a computer and test if card has a problem or partitions are correctly created. If your answer is yes you may have a misconfig on your phone. Make sure u have the latest busybox available, have rooted your phone correctly, vs...
Or create your partitions in computer and try...
Ps: I created my partition in Stock Rom. So it must NOT depends on kernel or rom...
ChelebiTech said:
Using a card reader enter your sd card to a computer and test if card has a problem or partitions are correctly created. If your answer is yes you may have a misconfig on your phone. Make sure u have the latest busybox available, have rooted your phone correctly, vs...
Or create your partitions in computer and try...
Ps: I created my partition in Stock Rom. So it must NOT depends on kernel or rom...
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Partitioned with CWM again. Plugged in to laptop and in MiniTool and this is the result:
galaimo said:
Partitioned with CWM again. Plugged in to laptop and in MiniTool and this is the result:
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That unallocated space is your problem. Try to create an ext2/3 partion with mini tool. And if minitool gives error than you probably have a defected sd.
And one more suggestion try the cwm in rafaels kernel thread.
Edit: Sorry for cwm use http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=23715776
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ChelebiTech said:
That unallocated space is your problem. Try to create an ext2/3 partion with mini tool. And if minitool gives error than you probably have a defected sd.
And one more suggestion try the cwm in rafaels kernel thread.
Edit: Sorry for cwm use http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=23715776
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Thanks for taking the time to talk me through this.
Turns out my SD card is defective, swapped for another card and I've now increased my internal storage!
I'll be sending the other one back.
Thank you again for your time :good:
ChelebiTech said:
That unallocated space is your problem. Try to create an ext2/3 partion with mini tool. And if minitool gives error than you probably have a defected sd.
And one more suggestion try the cwm in rafaels kernel thread.
Edit: Sorry for cwm use http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=23715776
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Thanks for the link! seems like my CWM wasn't detecting sd-ext.. this fixed!! feared my sd card was ruined.. really thanks a lot!

[Q] Problems increasing internal memory with link2sd

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):
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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." :
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
Hope I Helped
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).
Hope I Helped
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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.

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