Hello! I'm new to this website and new to rooting tablets. I want to root my Nook tablet, I have model no.BNTV250. I was wondering if this was possible, and what would be the best way to go about it. I've been looking all over the internet but I can't seem to find an explanation. This site seems to be the best I've seem to answering my question. If there is a thread here for rooting it, please point in the right direction. I do apologize if i posted this in the wrong section! Thanks!
StraTTtheRippeR said:
Hello! I'm new to this website and new to rooting tablets. I want to root my Nook tablet, I have model no.BNTV250. I was wondering if this was possible, and what would be the best way to go about it. I've been looking all over the internet but I can't seem to find an explanation. This site seems to be the best I've seem to answering my question. If there is a thread here for rooting it, please point in the right direction. I do apologize if i posted this in the wrong section! Thanks!
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Welcome.
You have a few options.
You can continue to run the internal (eMMC) stock B&N ROM with modifications like root. Running a small tablet like this is considered by many to be less than ideal. The interface is clunky.
You can replace the internal (eMMC) stock B&N ROM with a full, rooted version of android. What you get is an experience much like many tablets available (Nexus 7), with the main difference that many of those other tablets also have cameras and bluetooth, and the Nook Tablet doesn't.
You can create a bootable microSD card with a full, rooted version of android. If you have a spare microSD card kicking around, this gives you the option of trying the full android experience without actually modifying anything on the internal eMMC storage. Take out the microSD card, reboot, and you're back to stock. Put the microSD card in again whenever you want. Put in another microSD card with a different android ROM. Swap back and forth whenever you want. For this option, I think the smallest card you can use is a 2GB, but I could be wrong on that.
Decide which option you want and then we can discuss it further.
InUrKitchin said:
Welcome.
You have a few options.
You can continue to run the internal (eMMC) stock B&N ROM with modifications like root. Running a small tablet like this is considered by many to be less than ideal. The interface is clunky.
You can replace the internal (eMMC) stock B&N ROM with a full, rooted version of android. What you get is an experience much like many tablets available (Nexus 7), with the main difference that many of those other tablets also have cameras and bluetooth, and the Nook Tablet doesn't.
You can create a bootable microSD card with a full, rooted version of android. If you have a spare microSD card kicking around, this gives you the option of trying the full android experience without actually modifying anything on the internal eMMC storage. Take out the microSD card, reboot, and you're back to stock. Put the microSD card in again whenever you want. Put in another microSD card with a different android ROM. Swap back and forth whenever you want. For this option, I think the smallest card you can use is a 2GB, but I could be wrong on that.
Decide which option you want and then we can discuss it further.
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Thanks for the response!
I'd like to go with option 3. I followed a video I found on youtube that had the links to everything I needed, but then I realized it was actually for the the color reader and not for the BNTV250, which is what I have. I was hoping there was an option for the SD card Android method like the other model. Any help on this would be greatly appreciated, and thanks again for the help and getting back to me.
StraTTtheRippeR said:
Thanks for the response!
I'd like to go with option 3. I followed a video I found on youtube that had the links to everything I needed, but then I realized it was actually for the the color reader and not for the BNTV250, which is what I have. I was hoping there was an option for the SD card Android method like the other model. Any help on this would be greatly appreciated, and thanks again for the help and getting back to me.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=36685310&postcount=1 would be a good starting point. Take note of the second paragraph, which leads you to a much easier method.
Good luck!
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=36685310&postcount=1 would be a good starting point. Take note of the second paragraph, which leads you to a much easier method.
Good luck!
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This would have worked (the second paragraph method) but I do not understand all this formatting different partitions thing. I guess you have to do it, because the image file (IMG) I downloaded won't fit on my 2GB SD card. Maybe I need a bigger card? Or do I HAVE to do the partitions?
EDIT: I did the partition method exactly as described in the instructions and it's still telling me I don't have enough enough space on my SD card. I don't understand why it keeps telling me this, because he said a few times you can use a 2GB card?
I can help... Let's start with identifying what OS your pc has and going over which instructions you performed.
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InUrKitchin said:
I can help... Let's start with identifying what OS your pc has and going over which instructions you performed.
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I'm running Windows 7 Ultimate on my PC, and I followed these instructions.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=36685310&postcount=1
I was following the second paragraph method (using the write image to SD card method)
My card was too small though. I need 1.87 GB and my card was only 1.86. I have a 4GB card handy so I'm going to try that out. I'm just wandering if I have to do the different partitions on the card or not, I already did it once but the image was too big for the card. I'm just not sure if I'm just using the write image option if i have to use the partition method. Either way it doesn't matter, since I do understand how to do it now. Thanks again!
The second paragraph links to instructions you that don't require you to make partitions. You need to be more specific about which steps you did.
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You are going to the blog post and following the WINDOWS instructions, correct? Copy and paste just the steps here.
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The second paragraph links to instructions you that don't require you to make partitions. You need to be more specific about which steps you did.
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You are going to the blog post and following the WINDOWS instructions, correct? Copy and paste just the steps here.
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I got it to work! My SD card just wasn't big enough. Thanks everyone for your help!
Does anyone know if there's a way to add APK files? I put them on the SD card but the APK Installer I have only goes into the android folders. Thanks again for all of the help, I really appreciate it!
I think you can just click on it from within your file explorer and it will prompt to install it.
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I think you can just click on it from within your file explorer and it will prompt to install it.
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I figured it out actually. The last thing I'm trying to figure out is how to expand the memory for installing apps. I'm using a 4GB SD card, but there's almost 2gb (like 1.86GB) left on the card not being used for anything. I'm trying to figure out how I can make use of that for more storage for apps. I'm looking up and down the instructions, and he said you can expand the memory, but it doesn't say how.
StraTTtheRippeR said:
I'm trying to figure out how I can make use of that for more storage for apps. I'm looking up and down the instructions, and he said you can expand the memory, but it doesn't say how.
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Head back to the original link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=36685310&postcount=1 and read step 1.
InUrKitchin said:
Head back to the original link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=36685310&postcount=1 and read step 1.
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It took me awhile (I kept making dumb mistakes) but I finally got it up and running the way I wanted it. Thanks a lot for all of your help guys, this is pretty sweet!
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Hello Everyone!
I partitioned my SD card back when I had my Nexus One. Now, I'm interested in reversing that process. I just recently rooted, unlocked, and flashed my phone. Unfortunately, CWM doesn't offer an option to partition my SD card. How does one do that these days? I just want my SD card to be unpartitioned.
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You should be able to format the sd card form the phone itself, like going to menu, settings, storage, dismount sd card then format sd card, I think this removes partitions, also destroying all data in the card.
thechump said:
Hello Everyone!
I partitioned my SD card back when I had my Nexus One. Now, I'm interested in reversing that process. I just recently rooted, unlocked, and flashed my phone. Unfortunately, CWM doesn't offer an option to partition my SD card. How does one do that these days? I just want my SD card to be unpartitioned.
Thanks
Chump
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Backup sdcard contents to computer. On computer delete all partitions, then you will have one big unallocated space. Create a new partition using all available space. Copy backed up data back onto sdcard. Put back in phone.
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I use minitool partition wizard.
Remember to format as primary, fat32 and then apply,
http://download.cnet.com/MiniTool-P...200.html?spi=b98f0ce7c1bc4c1c1a0ee1c60561e5fc
redgrass83 said:
I use minitool partition wizard.
Remember to format as primary, fat32 and then apply,
http://download.cnet.com/MiniTool-P...200.html?spi=b98f0ce7c1bc4c1c1a0ee1c60561e5fc
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+1 as the standard windows partition tool does not delete the 2nd partition. You will lose everything on the 2nd partition as even with mini tool you can't access it, only delete it and format it.
Oh, exactly.. make sure to back up any important data.
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the best way to unpartition
the best way to unpartition which i found on google
check the attached file please
krishnav891 said:
the best way to unpartition which i found on google
check the attached file please
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Really necessary to revive a thread thats been dead for 2 yrs? No.
Um
palmbeach05 said:
Really necessary to revive a thread thats been dead for 2 yrs? No.
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To be honest, yeah. It's cool that he revived it. I am sitting here with a soft bricked Samsung Infuse and can't find a lick of information that is even slightly useful to me. I'm welcome to all new information and answers that could potentially help me. Why waste your time complaining that someone revived a thread? Got nothing better to do with your life, I see... Stop being a jerkoff to people who didn't do a single thing to you. Seriously...
jayelkay1992 said:
To be honest, yeah. It's cool that he revived it. I am sitting here with a soft bricked Samsung Infuse and can't find a lick of information that is even slightly useful to me. I'm welcome to all new information and answers that could potentially help me. Why waste your time complaining that someone revived a thread? Got nothing better to do with your life, I see... Stop being a jerkoff to people who didn't do a single thing to you. Seriously...
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Why are you trying to make an argument about a bricked device, unpartitioning an sd card (removable storage), and a thread that I haven't even looked at or read or anything since May (its now Nov)? and fyi, a quick search of your problem gave me this http://www.androidnectar.com/fix-bricked-samsung-infuse-how-to/ you're welcome. Please refrain from posting antagonizing posts like that as it deters from any use and can be reported to moderators.
redgrass83 said:
I use minitool partition wizard.
Remember to format as primary, fat32 and then apply,
http://download.cnet.com/MiniTool-P...200.html?spi=b98f0ce7c1bc4c1c1a0ee1c60561e5fc
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I agree, using minitool partition wizard to format to fat32 and convert to primary partition.
Mini tool partition the whole drive as fat32
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I’m not really sure how this happened but I had my Nook Tablet booting CyanogenMod from its internal storage but now it will to only boot into ClockworkMod. Last time I had a problem with the Nook booting I followed the instructions I found on this webpage
raywaldo.com/2012/06/how-to-un-brick-a-nook-tablet-8gb-or-16gb/
but now this method is not working. After the Nook displays the screen that says “Please do not turn off your device, installing new software” it turns off and then I have to turn it back on again by pressing the power button. The Nook just goes right back into ClockworkMod. Does anyone have any ideas on what I could do to return my Nook to factory default software from this state or at least get CyanogenMod back?
uVSthem said:
I’m not really sure how this happened but I had my Nook Tablet booting CyanogenMod from its internal storage but now it will to only boot into ClockworkMod. Last time I had a problem with the Nook booting I followed the instructions I found on this webpage
raywaldo.com/2012/06/how-to-un-brick-a-nook-tablet-8gb-or-16gb/
but now this method is not working. After the Nook displays the screen that says “Please do not turn off your device, installing new software” it turns off and then I have to turn it back on again by pressing the power button. The Nook just goes right back into ClockworkMod. Does anyone have any ideas on what I could do to return my Nook to factory default software from this state or at least get CyanogenMod back?
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Questions unironically belong in the questions sub forum. Additionally, we need more information in order to help you properly.
Were you on stock OS? Custom rom? Custom kernel? Rooted stock? Cyanoboot? 8GB or 16GB model?
Cyanoboot and my Nook is the 16GB model.
Cubanluke88 said:
Questions unironically belong in the questions sub forum. Additionally, we need more information in order to help you properly.
Were you on stock OS? Custom rom? Custom kernel? Rooted stock? Cyanoboot? 8GB or 16GB model?
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Custom rom?
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Custom rom?
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Sorry, I thought Cyanoboot was the rom.
In the about tabler screen it says CyangenMod-7.2.0-RC-acclaim-Team-B for Mod version. Is this the rom?
Yes, you are on cm7. I thought you said you could only boot into clockwork mod?
Cyanoboot is a custom bootloader.
I made a bootable SD card to use for now since I can no longer boot from the Nook internal memory. I would like to be able to use the Nook without having to run off the card.
Cubanluke88 said:
Yes, you are on cm7. I thought you said you could only boot into clockwork mod?
Cyanoboot is a custom bootloader.
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Okay well whatever you're booting off the sdcard for a rom really isn't applicable to fixing the internal memory.
Have you tried flashing a rom from the internal memory?
CM7 is what I had on the internal memory before this boot loader issue.
Since it's booting into clockwork mod, I tried installing some roms I downloaded and back ups I made from a 8GB Nook stock rom but they won't install. Says install aborted.
Cubanluke88 said:
Okay well whatever you're booting off the sdcard for a rom really isn't applicable to fixing the internal memory.
Have you tried flashing a rom from the internal memory?
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uVSthem said:
CM7 is what I had on the internal memory before this boot loader issue.
Since it's booting into clockwork mod, I tried installing some roms I downloaded and back ups I made from a 8GB Nook stock rom but they won't install. Says install aborted.
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If I read this right, it sounds like you tried to restore backups from an 8GB model even though you have a 16gb model? I don't think thats what caused your issue or anything, but I'd just like to note that trying to flash roms/restore backups from different devices is a bad bad idea. The 8GB and 16GB models are, for all intents and purposes, different devices.
Now to address your problem. The fact that you can boot from sdcard is great. And with that knowledge, I would recommend using this method to reformat/reset your nook, allowing you to start over.
I tried to do the flashing of the 8GB back up rom to the 16GB after I had the problem so no, that is not what cause the issue. Thank you for the link I am downloading AdamOutlerUbuntuTotalReFlash.tar now and will let you know how it turns out.
Cubanluke88 said:
If I read this right, it sounds like you tried to restore backups from an 8GB model even though you have a 16gb model? I don't think thats what caused your issue or anything, but I'd just like to note that trying to flash roms/restore backups from different devices is a bad bad idea. The 8GB and 16GB models are, for all intents and purposes, different devices.
Now to address your problem. The fact that you can boot from sdcard is great. And with that knowledge, I would recommend using this method to reformat/reset your nook, allowing you to start over.
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uVSthem said:
I tried to do the flashing of the 8GB back up rom to the 16GB after I had the problem so no, that is not what cause the issue. Thank you for the link I am downloading AdamOutlerUbuntuTotalReFlash.tar now and will let you know how it turns out.
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The download link actually didn't work for me. What exactly did you download on that page?
Someone posted a mirror link a few pages in. There's also a torrent but nobody was seeding when I tried.
Cubanluke88 said:
The download link actually didn't work for me. What exactly did you download on that page?
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Can you link the post you found the mirror in? I just want to make sure you got the right thing.
https://www.sugarsync.com/pf/D7477784_65519709_66305
Are you sure thats the 16GB version? It might be the 8GB beta version.
I was under the impression the is only one version.
Cubanluke88 said:
Are you sure thats the 16GB version? It might be the 8GB beta version.
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Gotta read the threads man. This is how people end up in sticky situations. Read through the thread; I'm fairly certain the 16GB version was smaller than 1.5GB. I could be wrong but the context in which that mirror was posted seemed as if someone was mirroring the 8GB version that was in development.
Is this the 16GB gig one then?
http://files.teamkomin.com/files.php?dir=NookTablet/UbuntuRecovery/
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Gotta read the threads man. This is how people end up in sticky situations. Read through the thread; I'm fairly certain the 16GB version was smaller than 1.5GB. I could be wrong but the context in which that mirror was posted seemed as if someone was mirroring the 8GB version that was in development.
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Yeah, looking at the torrent version, it looks like the original file was 1.41GB. The 8GB beta version that never was finished is 1.5GB. Don't use it.
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Maybe, how'd you find that link? I posted a request in the original thread for a mirror.
I just put one in the phone and viewed that under storage it sees it ok. Good sign I guess since I read many people cannot even get phone to read it or see it properly. Does anyone know what if anything I need to do next? I am running Beans build 4 and its own rom. I read that Perseus maybe an issue with this card so I figured not to change roms for now at least.
If you are going to use CWM, you will need to reformat it to FAT32 (it is exfat now)
If not, you are good to go the way it is.
I am running perseus kernel with that card with no problem.
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If you are going to use CWM, you will need to reformat it to FAT32 (it is exfat now)
If not, you are good to go the way it is.
I am running perseus kernel with that card with no problem.
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Yes John I want to continue to use CWM. I guess I need to reformat it on the PC I guess then. I need to see how that is done. The card came with an adapter at least.Ijust found a video that shows a note 2 in Korea stock with a 64gb card in both slots!:silly:
http://www.ehow.com/how_4923639_format-sd-card-fat.html
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Two things with these cards:
1: back it up religiously, I have had two of them go bad on me.
2: if that procedure for formatting it won't work for you (some versions of windows can't do this by default), then use EaseUS Partition Master. That is a free DL and works super.
jmorton10 said:
http://www.ehow.com/how_4923639_format-sd-card-fat.html
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Two things with these cards:
1: back it up religiously, I have had two of them go bad on me.
2: if that procedure for formatting it won't work for you (some versions of windows can't do this by default), then use EaseUS Partition Master. That is a free DL and works super.
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I cannot get first method to work or even see the Micro SD card after USB card reader is seen as a port
I guess on to second method you mention
I am surprised that CWM does not have a format built into it
NB2A said:
I cannot get first method to work or even see the Micro SD card after USB card reader is seen as a port
I guess on to second method you mention
I am surprised that CWM does not have a format built into it
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EaseUS Partition master is not free it seems and you need to do some silly marketing crap to be free DL
NB2A said:
EaseUS Partition master is not free it seems and you need to do some silly marketing crap to be free DL
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So many suggestions to format to FAT32 yet not one method seems to work
NB2A said:
EaseUS Partition master is not free it seems and you need to do some silly marketing crap to be free DL
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Sorry about that, it was free for a while. I guess they must have changed things.
I am at work, but when I ge home I will post another app that works fine for this.
jmorton10 said:
Sorry about that, it was free for a while. I guess they must have changed things.
I am at work, but when I ge home I will post another app that works fine for this.
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Thank you John.Interestingly enough the only way I can see the drive is in the phone via windows connection
Here is what you need:
http://www.ridgecrop.demon.co.uk/index.htm?fat32format.htm
Click on the gui link in the first line.
jmorton10 said:
Here is what you need:
http://www.ridgecrop.demon.co.uk/index.htm?fat32format.htm
Click on the gui link in the first line.
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I tied that first John in fact the windows version. It does not seem to recognize my sandisk either
CWM format
Is there any reason why CWM cannot format external SD card? I see CWM has that feature built in.
NB2A said:
I tied that first John in fact the windows version. It does not seem to recognize my sandisk either
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I tried this method and it is quick to format the ex fat to fat32. Once you click on the picture the GUI exe file will download to your PC. Click on the exe file and a pic of the drive where your card is located will pop up. Mine was in the g drive make sure you got the right location up and then hit format. In like 5 seconds this thing will reformat your card to fat 32 and "BAMM," your in fat city.
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Bill Idol said:
I tried this method and it is quick to format the ex fat to fat32. Once you click on the picture the GUI exe file will download to your PC. Click on the exe file and a pic of the drive where your card is located will pop up. Mine was in the g drive make sure you got the right location up and then hit format. In like 5 seconds this thing will reformat your card to fat 32 and "BAMM," your in fat city.
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Problem is Bill the only drive this program or any other method I have tried does not see the usb drive.It only see for example the C drive. The only way it see the drive is when I put a very small sized SD card it it. Seems the 64 gb sized card is the maun issue. The card does work in the phone and can at least be seen though.
I finally was successful to turn the card into Fat32! It was a bad card reader causing all my frustration!
Thanks for all the help
Now on to see if a swap is worth the cards in the phone with beans build 5
NB2A said:
I finally was successful to turn the card into Fat32! It was a bad card reader causing all my frustration!
Thanks for all the help
Now on to see if a swap is worth the cards in the phone with beans build 5
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Right on bro, yeah my thing is to try to get apps to SD now.
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I got this sd card today
it works and i'm able to install apps on it using the "sd swap" method
mkhalil06 said:
I got this sd card today
it works and i'm able to install apps on it using the "sd swap" method
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You doing the sd swap through the Aroma installer on Beans rom?
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Bill Idol said:
You doing the sd swap through the Aroma installer on Beans rom?
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yes
mkhalil06 said:
yes
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Let me ask you something, if you switch to say an aokp rom or cm or maybe even clean rom, does your main memory (internal memory) stay swapped or does it revert your main memory back to 16gb?
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I have the LG L70 running KitKat and. So I got 750mb free storage space, and while I can move an app to the SD card after install, incl. the main app of gangstar vegas, but when I run it and it tries to download the 3gb data package, it obviously says not enough space on the device internal storage. Which is true, but I have the SD card inside, how do I get the phone to download the data there? im rooted aswell if that helps is there an app that can make the phone think my external memory is my internal memory? thanks in advance
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I have the LG L70 running KitKat and. So I got 750mb free storage space, and while I can move an app to the SD card after install, incl. the main app of gangstar vegas, but when I run it and it tries to download the 3gb data package, it obviously says not enough space on the device internal storage. Which is true, but I have the SD card inside, how do I get the phone to download the data there? im rooted aswell if that helps is there an app that can make the phone think my external memory is my internal memory? thanks in advance
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Link2sd plus will do that for you. It has an option of placing the application and/or its data on the sd. It's a paid app, but only $2 - well worth it imo.
thanks ill check it out and get back to you
its not working for me are sure it will allow me to download the additional 3gbs to the EXTERNAL sd card? instead of the internal storage wich has only 700mb's? thanks for your suggestion though this is really stomping me
TheRealAlware said:
its not working for me are sure it will allow me to download the additional 3gbs to the EXTERNAL sd card? instead of the internal storage wich has only 700mb's? thanks for your suggestion though this is really stomping me
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OK, I should have been clearer. This is more complex than what I first described. In order to use Link2SD plus optimally, you will need to perform a few steps. You can find the reasoning behind them in the Link2SD FAQ (although a bit outdated). Here are the steps you should perform:
1. Backup your SD. This is a means of precaution only.
2. Reformat your SD drive to add a second ext3/ext4 partition (no need to wipe the data or anything like that). Its size should be about 10% of the total SD size. You can do it with MiniTool Partition Wizard. Make sure that the new partition is primary and not logical.
3. Reinstall Link2SD plus in order for it to recognize the new SD layout. May need to reboot here.
4. From Link2SD plus, choose your game. Tick all Link options, especially the link data option.
This will fool the game to think that its data is located on the internal storage, but it's really on the SD. In this case, the 3GB data should now be downloaded to SD.
Digdis said:
OK, I should have been clearer. This is more complex than what I first described. In order to use Link2SD plus optimally, you will need to perform a few steps. You can find the reasoning behind them in the [Link2SD FAQ[/URL] (although a bit outdated). Here are the steps you should perform:
1. Backup your SD. This is a means of precaution only.
2. Reformat your SD drive to add a second ext3/ext4 partition (no need to wipe the data or anything like that). Its size should be about 10% of the total SD size. You can do it with. Make sure that the new partition is primary and not logical.
3. Reinstall Link2SD plus in order for it to recognize the new SD layout. May need to reboot here.
4. From Link2SD plus, choose your game. Tick all Link options, especially the link data option.
This will fool the game to think that its data is located on the internal storage, but it's really on the SD. In this case, the 3GB data should now be downloaded to SD.
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ok how do i back up my sd that may be a stupid question but im new to android and that software lets me partition my sd card? is this the only method? is there not an app i can download? i know that sounds lazy but wow thats alot of steps but either way i really appreciate your help bud
TheRealAlware said:
ok how do i back up my sd that may be a stupid question but im new to android and that software lets me partition my sd card? is this the only method? is there not an app i can download? i know that sounds lazy but wow thats alot of steps but either way i really appreciate your help bud
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Have you tried xposed framework, here's a couple modules that may help- http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2884004
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2789267
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ok how do i back up my sd that may be a stupid question but im new to android and that software lets me partition my sd card? is this the only method? is there not an app i can download? i know that sounds lazy but wow thats alot of steps but either way i really appreciate your help bud
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PiggyFlooper said:
Have you tried xposed framework, here's a couple modules that may help- http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2884004
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2789267
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@TheRealAlware - why don't you try PiggyFlooper's modules. I didn't know any of them, and it seems that the first one may suit your needs.
If they don't help you, I can give you a step by step guide on how to use Link2SD plus. Do you have an SD reader? If so, some of the steps can be easier.
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@TheRealAlware - why don't you try PiggyFlooper's modules. I didn't know any of them, and it seems that the first one may suit your needs.
If they don't help you, I can give you a step by step guide on how to use Link2SD plus. Do you have an SD reader? If so, some of the steps can be easier.
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no i dont have an sd reader unfortunately but ill try piggys suggestions and get back to you two i didnt think android would be so complicated when i switched from ios i thought i was done with jailbreaks and os tweaking lol
TheRealAlware said:
no i dont have an sd reader unfortunately but ill try piggys suggestions and get back to you two i didnt think android would be so complicated when i switched from ios i thought i was done with jailbreaks and os tweaking lol
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LOL yeah. Although I'm a big android fan, this specific issue (the whole dealing with external SD that is) is a weak spot which android keeps failing to address throughout its releases. I know where it's coming from (basef on linux) but it's still something that should have gotten a proper creative solution by now.
I have L7 II and I used FolderMount on obb of games like FIFA 14 and it worked fine,you should try it
Digdis said:
LOL yeah. Although I'm a big android fan, this specific issue (the whole dealing with external SD that is) is a weak spot which android keeps failing to address throughout its releases. I know where it's coming from (basef on linux) but it's still something that should have gotten a proper creative solution by now.
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im gonna try this out tomorrow ive been busy at work thanks for yalls help ill tell you how it goes and im sorry for my dely
TheRealAlware said:
im gonna try this out tomorrow ive been busy at work thanks for yalls help ill tell you how it goes and im sorry for my dely
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No problem mate. It's best for you to try all the methods posted here by other people before trying Link2SD plus. If they work, it'll save you much hassle. I've tried to think of a guide for you, and it figured to me that the only way for it to work is if you either get an SD card reader or alternatively another device that allows you to mount the SD in a USB MSC (mass storage class) mode, as AFAIK LG stock devices only allow MTP mode, something that won't allow you to format a partition using your PC.
Digdis said:
No problem mate. It's best for you to try all the methods posted here by other people before trying Link2SD plus. If they work, it'll save you much hassle. I've tried to think of a guide for you, and it figured to me that the only way for it to work is if you either get an SD card reader or alternatively another device that allows you to mount the SD in a USB MSC (mass storage class) mode, as AFAIK LG stock devices only allow MTP mode, something that won't allow you to format a partition using your PC.
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i dont think that's for me piggies module i mean it's not saying anything about downloading the additional app data onto the sd card its just gonna let me move the obbs to the sd card i've been thinking maybe its best if instead of looking for a way to download the additional data to the sd card perhaps i should just look into how to make my phone think the sd card is the internal and the internal is the external that would solve all my problems and way to do that? and again sorry for my tardiness work has kept me busy lol
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i dont think that's for me piggies module i mean it's not saying anything about downloading the additional app data onto the sd card its just gonna let me move the obbs to the sd card i've been thinking maybe its best if instead of looking for a way to download the additional data to the sd card perhaps i should just look into how to make my phone think the sd card is the internal and the internal is the external that would solve all my problems and way to do that? and again sorry for my tardiness work has kept me busy lol
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What you said is exactly what link2sd plus does. Alas, a part of the sd should be formatted to ext3 for this purpose.
Do you happen to have CWM installed?
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Digdis said:
What you said is exactly what link2sd plus does. Alas, a part of the sd should be formatted to ext3 for this purpose.
Do you happen to have CWM installed?
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im guessing cmw is clockwork mod? no i dont and what is it? i'm really pretty new to android and all it's tweaks and come to think of it yeah we did talk about this it musta slipped my mind the partitioning i mean lol
TheRealAlware said:
im guessing cmw is clockwork mod? no i dont and what is it? i'm really pretty new to android and all it's tweaks and come to think of it yeah we did talk about this it musta slipped my mind the partitioning i mean lol
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Yes, CWM is Clockwork Mod - Android's recovery program. Reason I asked is that it has a built-in ability to partition your SD, something that'll ease things up.
And don't feel bad about not partitioning theSD - this shouldn't be done in the vast majority of the cases, only in when you wanna use apps like Link2SD or others that need to push Android to the limit...
ok ill look into that today and get back at you also is it possible to sideload an app directly on to your external sd? could that work and let me side step alot of trouble thanks
TheRealAlware said:
ok ill look into that today and get back at you also is it possible to sideload an app directly on to your external sd? could that work and let me side step alot of trouble thanks
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I guess it's possible, but I don't know how to do it...
Regarding Link2SD plus guide, you'll need one of the following two:
1. CWM on your device
2. A card reader, or another phone that allows you to mount the SD as MSC (like Disk On Key - in windows it'll show as an additional drive)
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I guess it's possible, but I don't know how to do it...
Regarding Link2SD plus guide, you'll need one of the following two:
1. CWM on your device
2. A card reader, or another phone that allows you to mount the SD as MSC (like Disk On Key - in windows it'll show as an additional drive)
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yeah i dont have a card reader and i dont know anybody that has one neither i wish i would did more research before i made the leap from ios to android i thought android was more accessible open and easier to deal with i assumed that since you had an sd card slot having a ton of internal space wasn't critical like it is on ios because you could buy memory i had no clue how wrong i was and since i got this phone and ive noticed something odd gl to sd seems to be doing what i want but only for on app assassins creed black flags companion app runs fine when i use gl to sd the additional data downloaded on my external sd and when i try to run the app without gl to sd it tries to download the additional files on my internal sd are you familiar with that app and how to get it to work with other apps like gangstar vegas? thanks man for your and everybody eles help
Hi! I've got an i717 16GB, and according to my settings, I only have 2GB of space on the total system. I plug it in, and it says I have 10GB available and 5.8GB used. What's going on? I have CWM 5.5
MoronDroid said:
Hi! I've got an i717 16GB, and according to my settings, I only have 2GB of space on the total system. I plug it in, and it says I have 10GB available and 5.8GB used. What's going on? I have CWM 5.5
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Please refer to my previous post which is below:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2786175
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2750629
We still did not find the solution(re-partition tool/flashable zip/script) at all.
Still waiting for any expert's tip - android re-partition skill.
I really do want to solve this problem to keep using my current note until I upgrade to new phone.
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Please refer to my previous post which is below:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2786175
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2750629
We still did not find the solution(re-partition tool/flashable zip/script) at all.
Still waiting for any expert's tip - android re-partition skill.
I really do want to solve this problem to keep using my current note until I upgrade to new phone.
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hey sorry to be late with this somewhat solution.
I just got this phone 1 week ago myself with same lame problem.
I followed this.... HERE!
There are plenty "how tos" and ways to do the expansion situations.
Hope that helps.
madefree said:
hey sorry to be late with this somewhat solution.
I just got this phone 1 week ago myself with same lame problem.
I followed this.... HERE!
There are plenty "how tos" and ways to do the expansion situations.
Hope that helps.
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The link is broken. Could you please post new one.
BTW, how did you change and share the detail command,source,steps of instruction?
Let us know ASAP!
pointdooly said:
The link is broken. Could you please post new one.
BTW, how did you change and share the detail command,source,steps of instruction?
Let us know ASAP!
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OPPS sorry about that dead link.....
This link is working today https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JHsHiXDgSy4
I put the whole URL this time to copy and paste.
I use the FREE EASEUS Partition Master 9.1.0 Home Edition to partition the sd card. I find it easier to and faster to back up the contents of sd card to computer than partition. and than transfer bkup to sd card on the 1st Primary Fat32 partition.
Takes to long to transfer 4 to 6 GB back from bkup to card from pc to phone IMO.
OR
Here is a step by step .... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nllIEBzuPHo I prefer the 4000MB partition for the NU storage.
Be sure to set or make BOTH the partitions "Primary" partitions or they will not work with Link2sd.
I tried Mini tool and Aparted but they might work for others, they didn't work for me.
Link2sd card is the most reliable and easy to do the linking from old tiny internal storage to the NEW enlarged external storage that I have found.
And if that app does not do it for anyone try foldermount https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ATWTghTploY
OR
HERE at xda .... http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=39178981 Give a BIG thanks and support to madmack
And get that apk from madmack at bottom first post.
And if you do NOT have ROOT than try. . .
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EgKoMG378LI
Hope those suggestions help.
madefree said:
OPPS sorry about that dead link.....
This link is working today https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JHsHiXDgSy4
I put the whole URL this time to copy and paste.
I use the FREE EASEUS Partition Master 9.1.0 Home Edition to partition the sd card. I find it easier to and faster to back up the contents of sd card to computer than partition. and than transfer bkup to sd card on the 1st Primary Fat32 partition.
Takes to long to transfer 4 to 6 GB back from bkup to card from pc to phone IMO.
OR
Here is a step by step .... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nllIEBzuPHo I prefer the 4000MB partition for the NU storage.
Be sure to set or make BOTH the partitions "Primary" partitions or they will not work with Link2sd.
I tried Mini tool and Aparted but they might work for others, they didn't work for me.
Link2sd card is the most reliable and easy to do the linking from old tiny internal storage to the NEW enlarged external storage that I have found.
And if that app does not do it for anyone try foldermount https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ATWTghTploY
OR
HERE at xda .... http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=39178981 Give a BIG thanks and support to madmack
And get that apk from madmack at bottom first post.
And if you do NOT have ROOT than try. . .
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EgKoMG378LI
Hope those suggestions help.
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So, basically your solution is based on using additional SD card not changing/modifying the phones' EMMC memory.
I think I had tried Link2SD/Folder mount earlier and not all apps supports with this method.
It is still helpful but I think we(other users) still like to change the EMMC side.
But I still want to tried your suggested method to try. Thank you!!!
pointdooly said:
So, basically your solution is based on using additional SD card not changing/modifying the phones' EMMC memory.
I think I had tried Link2SD/Folder mount earlier and not all apps supports with this method.
It is still helpful but I think we(other users) still like to change the EMMC side.
But I still want to tried your suggested method to try. Thank you!!!
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U R welcome!:good:
madefree said:
U R welcome!:good:
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BTW, how do you use? (Partition Size and link to External SD? or Internal 2nd Partition?)
Just wondering... If you have spare time to share. Please share how you did and how you are using it with which combination sizes. Thank you!
pointdooly said:
BTW, how do you use? (Partition Size and link to External SD? or Internal 2nd Partition?)
Just wondering... If you have spare time to share. Please share how you did and how you are using it with which combination sizes. Thank you!
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Answers just above In Post # 5 just above step by step via Video (just pause vid to copy or do a screen print and save to file. Easy!)
Or you can find HERE....
Enjoy!