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DroidosaurusRex said:
I want to partition my sd card trough CWM. What`s the difference between ext2, ext3 and ext4, and which one should I chose ?
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ext2 does not provide journaling(low performance)..it is provided in ext 3/4... 4 is the newest and widely used!
see this forum for partitioning and using script
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1955422
So does the ext number effect the sd cards speed?
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Xx James xX said:
So does the ext number effect the sd cards speed?
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the only speed which gets affected is system speed.. since ext2 does not provide journaling so it will first scan the partition each time on boot to check for losses or damages..therefore you'll have low performance..
sd card read/write speed should not be affected by this!!
DroidosaurusRex said:
I want to partition my sd card trough CWM. What`s the difference between ext2, ext3 and ext4, and which one should I chose ?
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Google it.
vtg
gfc
Mind the language, but I agree with you...
DroidosaurusRex said:
Thanks but I`n not looking to use any scripts. I just want to partition my SD trough CWM, and then to use Link2SD.
The thing is I don`t know what to chose between ext2, 3 and 4. I saw different opinions on this, but I don`t know which one is right.
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Ext2 - simple less cpu usage but low speed
Ext3/4 - more cpu usage and more speed!
Read more
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2147798
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If you can`t give a straight answer to a question or you can`t help then shut the **** up you lowlife.
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LOL.
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Hi All,
I have asked this question a few days back and now i got a solution for this so posting the details here.
So here are tips and tricks on how to partition your SDCARD and still get it detected by the Phone.
Ohk so first off all credits
this method is not my own i have got tips from here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=11687387&postcount=6
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=811548 <- check the first post right after the quoted portion. That also suggest that last partition is used by froyo.
Based on this i started on the experiments and this is what i found.
Note : I have 3 partition right now.
500 MB = vfat first partition
1.5 GB = ext2 - kept for linux dualbooting experiments
5.4 GB = vfat second partition.
Based on my experiments this is what i can see.
first and last partition should be vfat.
first partition is available in recovery mode.
last partition is detected by froyo.
So if you want to use multiple partition then you need to make sure of keeping the following things in mind..
Note to MOD : Mod i thought this is related to DEV hence posted in this if this sounds more like a Q&A or other forum material please move the post to correct forum.
And why would I need it or what's the advantage of doing this?
FabricioGS said:
And why would I need it or what's the advantage of doing this?
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as of now u wont...
but this brings up possibilities to have multiple OSes on SDCARD (without need of loop mounting)...
something like on mult OS ibooting HDDs...
FabricioGS said:
And why would I need it or what's the advantage of doing this?
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Right now nothing of use to normal user.
however as dev's are working on custom kernel and DooMLorD working on custom kernel manager and ROM manager scripts.
I thought having mutiple partitions can also help. So did an experiment .
However explicitly for me its basic usage is for Experiments on Linux dual booting on X10i
Nice find!
But we still can't use Link2SD, right?
My_Immortal said:
Nice find!
But we still can't use Link2SD, right?
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Didn't tried but we can i suppose after getting our partittions to properly mount.
also why Link2SD when you already have app2sd in froyo.
anantshri said:
Didn't tried but we can i suppose after getting our partittions to properly mount.
also why Link2SD when you already have app2sd in froyo.
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Links2SD moves much more data to SD than native Froyo.
And also, I can use the SD as storage without the apps becoming unavailable.
And I can move any app whether it supports it or not!
My_Immortal said:
Links2SD moves much more data to SD than native Froyo.
And also, I can use the SD as storage without the apps becoming unavailable.
And I can move any app whether it supports it or not!
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Alright so you added one more task for my testing.
1) check how to automount other partitions
2) check Link2SD working
give me some time and i will check and report back that.
This is good info mate. Good news (hopefully) for those of use that prefer Link2SD.
Just what I'm looking for for Dec my next rom
Thanks
Does it work for ext4 partitions
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rdannar said:
Just what I'm looking for for Dec my next rom
Thanks
Does it work for ext4 partitions
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Should work... we were also checking if we can have 3 to 4 logical partitions inside an extended partition...
Anantshri told me that the only requirement is that the last partition needs to be vfat
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DooMLoRD said:
Should work... we were also checking if we can have 3 to 4 logical partitions inside an extended partition...
Anantshri told me that the only requirement is that the last partition needs to be vfat
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It should work with ext4 also however not tested yet
also i am a bit skeptical coz read a lot about journaling have bad effect on SD CARD's life.
hey BTW can somebuddy point me to a place where i can purchase good SDCARD say for 16GB or more size. I am currently stuck with 8GB stock card by SE.
and you can guess it gets preety small for testing these stuff.
anantshri said:
Alright so you added one more task for my testing.
1) check how to automount other partitions
2) check Link2SD working
give me some time and i will check and report back that.
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Link2SD i tried installing however it seems to have some issues detecting my partition.
I have
following layout right now
800MB - vfat - part1
1.6 GB - ext2 - part2
5 GB - vfat - part3
so we might need to look at the source code of the application
anantshri said:
Link2SD i tried installing however it seems to have some issues detecting my partition.
I have
following layout right now
800MB - vfat - part1
1.6 GB - ext2 - part2
5 GB - vfat - part3
so we might need to look at the source code of the application
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Yeah, Link2SD detects the second primary partition only,
so maybe we can talk to the developer to implement a workaround
for issues like ours!
My_Immortal said:
Yeah, Link2SD detects the second primary partition only,
so maybe we can talk to the developer to implement a workaround
for issues like ours!
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All 3 of my partitions are made primary i did took care on that part.....
there is still some kinkyness left .
I have PM'ed the dev to seek his guidence on that lets see what we can get as response from him.
anantshri said:
All 3 of my partitions are made primary i did took care on that part.....
there is still some kinkyness left .
I have PM'ed the dev to seek his guidence on that lets see what we can get as response from him.
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Thanks for all your efforts!
So, if I partition my SD like that to experiment,
will there be a problem with Froyo apps2SD and the vfat partition?
DooMLoRD said:
Should work... we were also checking if we can have 3 to 4 logical partitions inside an extended partition...
Anantshri told me that the only requirement is that the last partition needs to be vfat
sent from FreeX10_beta4+CM6 settings
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cool will try it with my class 10 sd card
zabihjan said:
cool will try it with my class 10 sd card
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Hey buddy just my thought out loud....Please don't flame me if that doesn't work for you. its working for me and that's why i posted. I think this a common rule for dev threads however just stating it again here.
My_Immortal said:
Thanks for all your efforts!
So, if I partition my SD like that to experiment,
will there be a problem with Froyo apps2SD and the vfat partition?
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(from wht i gather) froyo+ android versions use /sdcard/.android_secure for native app2sd
there is a A2SD implementation which uses ext2/4 filesystem on sdcard to move apps to
i want to make a sd partition on my sd card. plz help.
ashishsaggu said:
i want to make a sd partition on my sd card. plz help.
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Do it via the custom recovery (AmonRA, ClockworkMod) under "Partition SD card"
there are so many options... which one shud i use
Go to partition sd card. Then partition it use standard values if u want. Swap 32mb n sd ext 512mb or whatever u want. Then cnvert ext2 to ext3 and cnvert ext3 to ext4
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ashishsaggu said:
there are so many options... which one shud i use
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Which recovery are you using? I suppose it's AmonRA.
Go to "Partition sdcard", then choose "Partition SD ", after that set Swap 0 , sd ext 512MB.
You don't need to convert to ext3 or ext4 because by default after partitioning you will get an ext2 and it is the fastest.
ViTAMiNCHEG said:
Which recovery are you using? I suppose it's AmonRA.
Go to "Partition sdcard", then choose "Partition SD ", after that set Swap 0 , sd ext 512MB.
You don't need to convert to ext3 or ext4 because by default after partitioning you will get an ext2 and it is the fastest.
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this is the right procedure for amonra and if using clockwork just create a 512mb partition it will automatically convert the partition to ext 4,choose swap 0
note:make sure u have a class 4 sd card atleast to avoid any issues
Why do you want to partition it? If you want to use it for App2SD, Link2SD etc., the instructions are already there in the relevant threads,telling you how exactly it needs to be partitioned.
how do i check the class of my sd card?
i have them both amonra nd clockwork. which one do u recommend i use.
i want to use this on devoid.franco rom...
ashishsaggu said:
how do i check the class of my sd card?
i have them both amonra nd clockwork. which one do u recommend i use.
i want to use this on devoid.franco rom...
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jus chkk the sd card if u have 2 emboss on a circle or nothing writen its a class 2 so whatever the circle states thats the class of sd card.
this is the quickest way to know the class and as far as recovery is concerned clockwork is best as per my pref
Ok I have a class 2 sdcard.. is it good???? Also which ext shud I use for this.
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ashishsaggu said:
Ok I have a class 2 sdcard.. is it good???? Also which ext shud I use for this.
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- Not really, class 2 is slow.
- Kindly finally go and read what the instructions for the ROM you want to flash. franco kernel supports ext[234] so it does not really matter which you use.
ashishsaggu said:
Ok I have a class 2 sdcard.. is it good???? Also which ext shud I use for this.
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dont even think of using ext in ur class 2 it will really lag and create performance issue
So wat shyd I do.. I did it with clockwork, it had no setting of ext...
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ashishsaggu said:
So wat shyd I do.. I did it with clockwork, it had no setting of ext...
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clockwork creates ext4 partition if selected any parttion from clockwork recovry by defauult
When you make partition in your SD card, you must know the maximum size for the partition. I tried to googling it (it's hard to find the best information) and finally, i got informations about it.
(IMPORTANT) For best performance, use SD Card with class 10!
For ext4, it has maximum size 2GB.
For swap, it has maximum size depends on your RAM and multiplied it by 2. ACE has (256MB) so the best swap size is about 400-512MB.
I've tried by myself, i have SDCard 8GB and i make partition for ext4 system 1.8GB and swap size about 496MB and it works fine, i've no problem with my SD Card.
You can check my Customization in this link :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1446992
This thread is just an info. Sorry if this is repost.
PS : If anyone find out the wrong things about the size number, please let me know. Thanks
Regards,
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Swap shouldn't be used unless you have a godly sdcard
Herpderp Adreno + Tegra.
EmoBoiix3 said:
Swap shouldn't be used unless you have a godly sdcard
Herpderp Adreno + Tegra.
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Thanks for your info. I just edited the post, more detail about the SD card class that should be use.
Well..Using swap is ok,but some people has had problems with their ace when they used swap partition..So,its recommended not to use it
Prawesome said:
Well..Using swap is ok,but some people has had problems with their ace when they used swap partition..So,its recommended not to use it
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What kind of problem? I think if you make partition your SD card with right step, there will be no problem about it. So far, this swap function is truly increase my performance.
I think you should say that Swap partition is only for Darktremor script's users because I use S2E tool for moving apps to my SD card instead and I can't use a swap partition in my system!
Also, thank you very much for your info!
gbueno6 said:
I think you should say that Swap partition is only for Darktremor script's users because I use S2E tool for moving apps to my SD card instead and I can't use a swap partition in my system!
Also, thank you very much for your info!
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when using dtapp2sd and a2sdgui, I can see the swap partition status.
now I am using S2E and freespace, I can not see the swap partition usage. no idea it is used but can not see the status, or it is not used.
Originally Posted by Prawesome
Well..Using swap is ok,but some people has had problems with their ace when they used swap partition..So,its recommended not to use it
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I have problem stuck on 'ANDROID' http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1450562. but not sure what cause it
now I have additional problem: Market error 492. and some time it can download, but will restart when installing. some application force close. different application force close after restarting.
Hello, i have PX recovery4. I make partition 2gb ext4 and 256mb swap with px recovery. How to set above 256mb with recovery? How to check swap works?
adamziomal said:
Hello, i have PX recovery4. I make partition 2gb ext4 and 256mb swap with px recovery. How to set above 256mb with recovery? How to check swap works?
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Hi adamziomal, you could configure and check swap with this free app: Swapper 2 (for Root users) https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=lv.n3o.swapper2
Cheers. Good luck.
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BajoPrimate said:
Hi adamziomal, you could configure and check swap with this free app: Swapper 2 (for Root users) https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=lv.n3o.swapper2
Cheers. Good luck.
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The app has somehow formatted my phone. :/
gouthamgmv said:
The app has somehow formatted my phone. :/
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Hi gouthamgmv, I'm using it for more than two years and all goes like a charm.
Sorry for your troubles.
Good luck.
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hi everyone
sorry if this is a stupid question but is it possible to use the ext4 format on a sdcard on cm7.2?
btw: i have already used the searchengine and found nothing...
sorry for my bad englisch
emyaz said:
hi everyone
sorry if this is a stupid question but is it possible to use the ext4 format on a sdcard on cm7.2?
btw: i have already used the searchengine and found nothing...
sorry for my bad englisch
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Its possible but not advisable to use a journalled file system on sdcards / usb sticks and their like.
pkfox said:
Its possible but not advisable to use a journalled file system on sdcards / usb sticks and their like.
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Hmm.... could he mean creating an ext4 partition and if its compatible with CM7? That was my first interpretation of the question.
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Hmm.... could he mean creating an ext4 partition and if its compatible with CM7? That was my first interpretation of the question.
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Oh, I didn't see him mention Cm7 ! But my reply still stands
yes its imposimble
No, its possible, you would need to write a script which automounts the ext4 partition at boot as vold won't do that and fixes permissions, as you would get lots of fcs without.
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Yes it is possible. U need to install data2sd (flash from cwm/any custom recovery) or link2sd available in android market.
Search for link2sd and data2sd in google or here in xda.
finance.resat said:
Yes it is possible. U need to install data2sd (flash from cwm/any custom recovery) or link2sd available in android market.
Search for link2sd and data2sd in google or here in xda.
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i think he talks about formatting the whole sdcard with ext4 and mount that partition as sdcard for performance purposes. Correct me if i'm wrong, but thats how i understood that post. I actually tried the same a few months ago, there really seems to be increased perfomance of the sdcard and using fat32 on a linux devices doesn't make too much sense for me anyways.
Matze5800 said:
i think he talks about formatting the whole sdcard with ext4 and mount that partition as sdcard for performance purposes. Correct me if i'm wrong, but thats how i understood that post. I actually tried the same a few months ago, there really seems to be increased perfomance of the sdcard and using fat32 on a linux devices doesn't make too much sense for me anyways.
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yes thats my question...
I always try and use ext4 in my sd cards. Performance seems to be better. The only reason I ever use FAT32 is so that I can view content in Windows.
No sir. U have to use a partitioning tool to format your SD vard. I am a noob. Learned this technique in xda. It's called a "minitool partition wizard home edition". U can create different number of formats all primary though. I used ext4 for a long time. But now I use ext2. The computer only recognises the first primary partition. So the ext2/4 will not be recognised by the pc and with the help of link2sd or data2sd U'll be able to use it as your internal memory if your phone memory is really tiny. It's related to performance but first its related to expanding your internal memory.
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finance.resat said:
No sir. U have to use a partitioning tool to format your SD vard. I am a noob. Learned this technique in xda. It's called a "minitool partition wizard home edition". U can create different number of formats all primary though. I used ext4 for a long time. But now I use ext2. The computer only recognises the first primary partition. So the ext2/4 will not be recognised by the pc and with the help of link2sd or data2sd U'll be able to use it as your internal memory if your phone memory is really tiny. It's related to performance but first its related to expanding your internal memory.
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I know . I am using link2sd but i want to format the whole sd card with ext4 because ext4 is faster than fat32 but if its not possible then i let it...
Sorry for my bad englisch...
i install android 4.0.4 bulid num .587
root it
how to can increase rom?
u can't.
hamed_forum said:
i install android 4.0.4 bulid num .587
root it
how to can increase rom?
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you cant...
but try an other rom....
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You can't increase ram or internel storage.
But you can create ext partition and link apps there via link2SD
And you may try to use swap partition if you want.
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Mysteryagr said:
You can't increase ram or internel storage.
But you can create ext partition and link apps there via link2SD
And you may try to use swap partition if you want.
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you think this work is good?
hamed_forum said:
you think this work is good?
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Yes, follow the instructions on http://www.link2sd.info/description
:good:
Of course you can
Just go to this website
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i have 8gig memory whats your recommand?1 gig fat 7gig ext3?
which better
hamed_forum said:
i have 8gig memory whats your recommand?1 gig fat 7gig ext3?
which better
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ext3 partition, I use 250 MB is enough beside the internal memory
Mysteryagr said:
ext3 partition, I use 250 MB is enough beside the internal memory
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thank you use 250 fat and other ext3 ?
swap 0?
hamed_forum said:
thank you use 250 fat and other ext3 ?
swap 0?
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i use ext-sd partition here put my apps
hamed_forum said:
thank you use 250 fat and other ext3 ?
swap 0?
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Man. it is so easy.
Just create a small ext3 partition to link your apps there.
You need your SD card to be fat primary partition ( except some MBs to be ext3 partition. )
Use mini tool partition wizard or do it from the recovery which will be easier for you.
and swap is not so important , set it to zero if you want.
27gb fat32 1gb for ext2.. Fast as hell and heaven.. I got 270-300++ internal memory.. 200mb ram.. Feel like trying swap but i scared my sd dead.. Hoho
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Mysteryagr said:
Man. it is so easy.
Just create a small ext3 partition to link your apps there.
You need your SD card to be fat primary partition ( except some MBs to be ext3 partition. )
Use mini tool partition wizard or do it from the recovery which will be easier for you.
and swap is not so important , set it to zero if you want.
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is 256 mb enough for ext3?
i have 8gig memory
i install recovery from recovery menu can partion memory
hamed_forum said:
is 256 mb enough for ext3?
i have 8gig memory
i install recovery from recovery menu can partion memory
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Hmmm....you need to make 3 partition for your SD card if you want to use swap.....
First partition is FAT32 (must be primary) this partition is for your main storage....
Second partition is ext2,ext3 or ext 4 (must be primary) this partition is for install apps that link using link2SD or Mount2SD....
Third partition is Linux Swap....this partition is for swap (increase ram/performances)
Now all partition size you will make is depend on how you want it....basically 256mb for linux swap is enough but 512mb is recommended is you have SD sizes 16GB and above....for second partition 1GB is enough for installing apps....if you planing to install plenty of apps then 2GB is recommended only if you SD sizes is 16GB and above....for the first partition is what sizes left after your make all partition needed....
remember Swap will not be available right after you have partition is....you need swap scripts to make is available....
Can i add ext 3 without formatting my sd??? Coz i just created fat32 and ext2 last month.. And theres alot of files.. And my pc is slow like hell when format.. So can i simply add ext3 now????? Reply asap!
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alvster said:
Can i add ext 3 without formatting my sd??? Coz i just created fat32 and ext2 last month.. And theres alot of files.. And my pc is slow like hell when format.. So can i simply add ext3 now????? Reply asap!
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Nope.....you SD need to be formatted if you want to add other partition...beside adding partition means that your main partition (FAT32) sizes will be reduces...
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Of course you can increase ram performance by increasing swap and can increase your internal storage by partitioning your sd card, but might decrease the read or write speed of your system as sd card is not as fast as internal memory of your phone
For detailed information just google around
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to increase phone memory u can use application "LINK2SD" but, before u use it, i recommend u to make additional partition with ext2/4.
to increase ram maybe u can use with virtual ram. It not give big differents but for games it would be better.
i have MANUAL step to increase virtual memory ( such as adding secondary ram)
1. Download swap file ww*w.media*fire.c*om/?7pszmgi85sucuuc. Remove * . The password is "crescendo"
2. Extract it so from 800kb will be 800mb eace
3. Choose 1 from 3 files size for swap that u want ( up to you )
4. Copy file to /sdcard
5. U can type on "Terminal Emulator"
for example im using with 256mb size :
- to turned on swap
su
swapON sdcard/swap256
- to turned off swap
su
swapOFF sdcard/swap256
-) the green number can be changed and adjust it with size u want.
sorry if u dnt undestand. i cnt speak english well. lol
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