Seeing as how the rezound has a whopping 2.34 gb dedicated for /data, what's the best way to incorporate data2sd if at all possible? The sdcard is formatted and ready to go, all I need is the best way to add the capabilities. Thanks.
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Seeing as how the rezound has a whopping 2.34 gb dedicated for /data, what's the best way to incorporate data2sd if at all possible? The sdcard is formatted and ready to go, all I need is the best way to add the capabilities. Thanks.
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u mean 2.34 GB for app storage, right? because rezound has approximately 11 GB for data storage (the phone storage).
from the subject if u mean something like app2sd darktremor script, super app2sd script, cronmod data2sd/ext2sd script or any others. All these scripts have 2 specific partitions for both the app and data by using partitioned sd card, i've used for some my old phones.
i've read related threads here for seeking the function too but never find at least one special thread about this kind of modding or other rom threads that provide data2script mod in their roms. Honestly i need it too
may be u have to make some gambling here for trying to use universal data2sd/ext2sd or any kinds which compatible for rezound in general hacking modding thread
drhile said:
Seeing as how the rezound has a whopping 2.34 gb dedicated for /data, what's the best way to incorporate data2sd if at all possible? The sdcard is formatted and ready to go, all I need is the best way to add the capabilities. Thanks.
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Look at Link2SD... I have been using it since the days of my HTC Aria, it essentially makes your programs partition as large as you have SD card partition space and it has a nice interface. You do have to partition your SD card though, adding a partition specifically for Link2SD and then the application creates symbolic links in the normal partition for apps that point to the sd card. Make sure you read the instructions on how to use it though, or you will be wasting your time (use Link, not move).
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u mean 2.34 GB for app storage, right? because rezound has approximately 11 GB for data storage (the phone storage).
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Yes I'm referring to the /data partition
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Look at Link2SD... I have been using it since the days of my HTC Aria, it essentially makes your programs partition as large as you have SD card partition space and it has a nice interface. You do have to partition your SD card though, adding a partition specifically for Link2SD and then the application creates symbolic links in the normal partition for apps that point to the sd card. Make sure you read the instructions on how to use it though, or you will be wasting your time (use Link, not move).
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I'll give that a try thanks
Update: Worked like a charm thanks!
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So i haven't used link2sd but i've read many good things so i'm trying it out on my OG evo while I wait for best buy to call me and tell me my evoLTE is in. For those that already have the phone can you give me a simple walk through for partitioning and which format to use, ext2, ext3,ext4, etc
i just did a partition using amon's recovery and made a 2gb ext3 on the OG evo. about to download link2sd and give it a try
edit...i have my evoLTE but I'm hesitant to partition my 32sd card.. any input anyone??
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I don't think you'd need to use link2sd. Maybe phones with 1gig of storage like on the OG EVO but the LTE has 16 gigs internal.
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16gigs internal but i thought only 2gigs was for app data...did i read that wrong, i'm pretty sure only 2gb are allocated for apps
yep i triple checked....2gb for apps
for anyone interested Link2SD works fine if you make the partition ext2, I made a 8gb ext2 partition on my 32gb card and moved apps over to the sd just fine. I saw multiple posts about people wishing they could store their apps on the external sd, well this is one way
As of version 2.1.1 Link2sd will NOT work on El Tevo. It doesn't recognize the external sdcard. It only recognizes the internal flash ram - which is not something I want to partition at this time.
Particularly since I'm waiting for a non-HTC method of unlocking the bootloader and I have no custom recovery/nandroid.
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As of version 2.1.1 Link2sd will NOT work on El Tevo. It doesn't recognize the external sdcard. It only recognizes the internal flash ram - which is not something I want to partition at this time.
Particularly since I'm waiting for a non-HTC method of unlocking the bootloader and I have no custom recovery/nandroid.
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i have v2.1.1 and it works just fine...i moved apps to my partition on my external sd card just fine and i saw the memory on my internal memory get larger as i moved. All the apps that i moved work just fine as well
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i have v2.1.1 and it works just fine...i moved apps to my partition on my external sd card just fine and i saw the memory on my internal memory get larger as i moved. All the apps that i moved work just fine as well
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Hows performance? Most of the time you take a hit on that area when you run any type of apps to SD programs ...
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I haven't noticed any change in the apps i moved to link2sd....i didn't move any apps that deal with music or video though like Netflix, slingplayer, YouTube. so just be smart about which apps you move, but it works great
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i have v2.1.1 and it works just fine...i moved apps to my partition on my external sd card just fine and i saw the memory on my internal memory get larger as i moved. All the apps that i moved work just fine as well
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I finally got around to downgrading my partition from ext3/4 to ext2. It works just fine now - just like dahray said.
I also haven't noticed any major performance hits.
How would you change the partition? I've been trying to figure out how to save my apps on my 32gb since I got this phone. Link2SD doesn't detect my external at all.
sbjohnny said:
How would you change the partition? I've been trying to figure out how to save my apps on my 32gb since I got this phone. Link2SD doesn't detect my external at all.
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Use a programm like Minitool Partition Wizard, there are others that are similar but i like this one because it is simple to use and allows youcreate a second partition on your SD without having to format it. So you don't have to backup and then put everything back on the card again.
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Use a programm like Minitool Partition Wizard, there are others that are similar but i like this one because it is simple to use and allows youcreate a second partition on your SD without having to format it. So you don't have to backup and then put everything back on the card again.
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i have a 32gb card. i want a 4gb partition for apps, so i need to make one ext2 that is 4gb...does the exact size matter? also, does the 2nd partition need named? if so, what should i name it? i downloaded minitool partition wizard and it looks easy enough.
The exact size doesn't matter and it doesn't have to be named.
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step by step instructions here....just use ext2 for your partition
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1432459
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step by step instructions here....just use ext2 for your partition
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1432459
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that took a couple of minutes. super easy. thank you for the link to the tutorial!
I know there are a LOT of guides for this and I was looking them but is taking me a hard time to understand what should I really do. I recently installed CyanogenMod 7.2 on my Live with Walkman. I have a 32 GB sd. The thing is I've been always used this app (Link2SD) WITHOUT my SD partitioned. The only thing I do is when an app is installed on phone (internal memory) I just move it with this app and that's it. I don't link it or anything cause I haven't partitioned my SD. But im curious about this, is it really necessary to make a 2nd partition for this? If it is possible, how can I do it? I have already read a LOT of guides but I want an easy way, I read somewhere it is even possible to make the partition via CWM, is that true? Also, I don't have a SD reader or anything, (I have a macbook) but I have Windows 7 installed in a virtual machine (Parallels).
So is there a way to do it that doesn't requiere a memory card reader? Please help
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I know there are a LOT of guides for this and I was looking them but is taking me a hard time to understand what should I really do. I recently installed CyanogenMod 7.2 on my Live with Walkman. I have a 32 GB sd. The thing is I've been always used this app (Link2SD) WITHOUT my SD partitioned. The only thing I do is when an app is installed on phone (internal memory) I just move it with this app and that's it. I don't link it or anything cause I haven't partitioned my SD. But im curious about this, is it really necessary to make a 2nd partition for this? If it is possible, how can I do it? I have already read a LOT of guides but I want an easy way, I read somewhere it is even possible to make the partition via CWM, is that true? Please help
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2nd partition is very necessary for Link2SD....bear in mind if you use the native app2SD (moving apps using Link2SD) it only move the apps(apk)...if you have 2nd partition and use Link2SD to link, then you can move not just the apps(apk), you can also move the data, dalvik-cache and the lib that come along with the apps....
i don't know if CWM can make partition but ROM manager can make it for you....
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2nd partition is very necessary for Link2SD....bear in mind if you use the native app2SD (moving apps using Link2SD) it only move the apps(apk)...if you have 2nd partition and use Link2SD to link, then you can move not just the apps(apk), you can also move the data, dalvik-cache and the lib that come along with the apps....
i don't know if CWM can make partition but ROM manager can make it for you....
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Thanks for your quick reply, ROM manager came installed with CM7 by default but I haven't used too much....
Do you know an easy way to make the 2nd partition using this app? (ROM manager)
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Thanks for your quick reply, ROM manager came installed with CM7 by default but I haven't used too much....
Do you know an easy way to make the 2nd partition using this app? (ROM manager)
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just follow the instructions on ROM manager on how to partition your SD....then ROM manager will reboot into CWM and it will make partition for you....just one draw back using ROM manager if you want to make partition is the biggest partition you can make is 512mb .....
i suggest you use MiniTool Partition Wizard to make 2nd partition....
The best way is using mini tool.
Backup your sdcard content first.
After that, open mini tool, delete your sdcard, create 2 new partitions. Both must be primary, set first with FAT32 or FAT. Then the second is your sdext. Make it to up to 1gb or less. Then create linux swap, 100mb is enough. Then press apply.
Done,
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One question. If I do it using ROM manager, would it erase all data on my sd?
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Of course. Your sdcard will be formatted. That's why u should backup first
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http://www.xperiablog.net/2011/12/12/link2sd-guide-never-worry-about-internal-memory-limits-again/
I think this guide will helpful to you. http://www.thespicygadgematics.com/2012/06/how-to-completely-move-android-apps-to.html
Ok thanks. It seems I successfully partitioned my SD card without losing ALL my data. The only problem is that the apps that were on SD (mostly games) are gone. But reinstalling them is not a big problem after all.
Hi everyone,
Basically, I am wondering if partition the SD you can move ALL the application to the SD, is that right? In that case, which is the simplest (or advise) configuration? FAT32 and SWAP? FAT32 and EXT2?
If it's useful, I'm using android 2.3.5, Sense 3.5, and ROM ARHD 7.2
Thanks!
Try this app,link2sd,download it,and link your apps to the second partition,eother ext or fat32 depending on what your kernel support
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Hi everyone,
Basically, I am wondering if partition the SD you can move ALL the application to the SD, is that right? In that case, which is the simplest (or advise) configuration? FAT32 and SWAP? FAT32 and EXT2?
If it's useful, I'm using android 2.3.5, Sense 3.5, and ROM ARHD 7.2
Thanks!
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I noticed that you posted a question in the general section. As you are still getting help with your issue this should be moved to the Q&A. However once you get your issue solved you can re-write your OP into a 'How to guide' . then just ask the mods (using the triangle report button) to move back to the general.
You could help others that have the same question
Thanks
~Jaramie
Ok, many thanks!!
However, noone has confirmed me about if partition the SD, is it right that you can move all the apps to the SD card, even those apps that you were not able to move before partition the SD card or using Titanium Backup?
And other other hand, what is the recommended partition? FAT and EXT2? FAT and SWAP?
**UPDATE, Working MOD!**
Mattiadj has a working mod to make your S4's external sd card your internal storage while making your internal just a place for extra resources!
This is HUGE and it is working very well for me. This mod is not a "complete swap" where the two mounting points are just switched but it accomplishes the same goal! There are a few things you will have to get use to once you install this but nothing that can't be overlooked. Here a link to his thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2468596. I suggest everyone try this out and give him any helpful feedback.
For now, Mattiadj's mod is the closest thing to swapping your storage and will may be the closest we ever get on 4.2.2 (it works great). With Android 4.3 officially coming to our devices soon their may be more possibilities for a "complete swap" on 4.3. Until then, I suggest everyone use mattiadj's mod. Thanks mattiadj!
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Hello S4 owners!
I know I'm not the only S4 user wanting more internal storage on their phone whether it be "16 GB" or "32GB". I've been doing a lot of research into swapping internal with external storage to use the micro sd card as device storage (e.g. 64GB sd card to replace 16GB internal storage vice-versa). I've done this technique on a previous device (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=43024409) by modifying the vold.fstab file to swap storage mounting points. Since samsung released 4.2.2 on their devices the vold.fstab has been modified without anyone being able to figure out how to swap mounting points. The verizon release of android 4.3 may make modifying the vold.fstab more feasible but we will just have to wait and see.
For now, here are several routes I have looked into:
Modifying vold.fstab: There may be more code we can add but the current file only contains the mounting location for external storage and not internal storage. This makes it seemingly impossible to just swap lines of code. Someone trying to overcome the same road block: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2168489.
Modifying storage_list.xml within framework-res.apk: I have looked into how android mounts storage devices and it seems that 4.2.2 and earlier rely on the vold.fstab and storage_list.xml (http://source.android.com/devices/tech/storage/). I then began trying to look into the storage_list.xml located in the framework-res.apk and found these:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=27432510
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=35792201
I tried modifying the storage_list.xml but when I swapped the "sdcard0" and "extSdCard" text in the file (after unpacking adn repacking the apk) my phone went into a bootloop. I understand that swapping two phrases in a file didn't have much evidence to support trying it but I had to find out what it did. Maybe someone can help with this. This example of a storage_list.xml file provided by google (https://android.googlesource.com/de...eworks/base/core/res/res/xml/storage_list.xml) looks much different from the extracted file I pulled which had a lot of random characters and null signs (using notepad++).
Using init.d script: I have found two people who have tried this for the S4:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2363670 This mod results in a lack of access to the internal device storage. (According to the posts)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1772234 This mod results in a successful swap (according to some posts) but is unstable and causes a lot of application crashes and glitches. The OP needs more testers, but the thread is still fairly active and could be a possible route. I have yet to test this.
I understand that there are applications such as forldermount and link2sd that provide options for freeing up internal memory but these options do not provide enough storage for me personally (and others I'm sure). ME7 gave us app2sd ability but that still doesn't relieve enough space. My goal here is to start more discussion to address this issue. Any ideas or comments on the feasibility for swapping storage mounts please post below. DON'T LET THIS THREAD DIE.
Thank You,
MetaMav
P.S. I uploaded my S4's (SCH-I545) vold.fstab if anyone would like to venture at modifying it for this purpose.
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Using external as internal would render lag spikes due to garbage collection.
Performance
previse said:
Using external as internal would render lag spikes due to garbage collection.
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I understand the caveats to swapping storage devices. We do not however fully know how performance impeding the modification will be until we find a fully functioning solution to test. I'm optimistic . My previous device handled swapping very well with not a lot, if any, noticeable performance loss.
It's a good idea. Wouldn't using something like Link2SD and/or Foldermount help in getting more internal space?
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maddog00 said:
It's a good idea. Wouldn't using something like Link2SD and/or Foldermount help in getting more internal space?
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You're right, they are fantastic ways of saving space. They do not however provide the ease of having a larger internal storage that everything is installed on by default. Many people also do not want to deal with having to make a link or special exception for every application installed. If I am not mistaken there are also certain app functions that may not work if moved to the external SD card. My goal is that through some discussion and help we can figure out how to make storage swapping available for the S4 like it is for so many other devices.
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You're right, they are fantastic ways of saving space. They do not however provide the ease of having a larger internal storage that everything is installed on by default. Many people also do not want to deal with having to make a link or special exception for every application installed. If I am not mistaken there are also certain app functions that may not work if moved to the external SD card. My goal is that through some discussion and help we can figure out how to make storage swapping available for the S4 like it is for so many other devices.
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But with that slight increase on complexity you get rather significant increases in performance due to the much higher random R/W of the internal storage. Keeping system and most apps on the faster internal is preferable.
You're on XDA man. If the choice is between a slight increase in complexity and a big increase in performance... I'd put my money on performance.
Side: you are very wrong when you say certain app functions won't work. With folder mount there is no difference as far as the app is concerned. These are links not app2sd.
You also don't have to make a link for every app installed. I have it set up to link the entire /Android/OBB/ folder. Set it once and done.
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But with that slight increase on complexity you get rather significant increases in performance due to the much higher random R/W of the internal storage. Keeping system and most apps on the faster internal is preferable.
You're on XDA man. If the choice is between a slight increase in complexity and a big increase in performance... I'd put my money on performance.
Side: you are very wrong when you say certain app functions won't work. With folder mount there is no difference as far as the app is concerned. These are links not app2sd.
You also don't have to make a link for every app installed. I have it set up to link the entire /Android/OBB/ folder. Set it once and done.
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Thank you for the corrections Metallice. In my previous reply I meant that moving apps via app2sd would prevent certain features from working such as widget functionality and listening for "boot completed" events. I did not mean that using applications such as Link2SD and Folder Mount would cause these complication. Those two apps are very viable solutions for saving space (I use them myself). Also, I understand the concern for performance but I haven't used a device with this mod where I noticed any noticeable performance loss when using applications.
At any rate, I want to use this discussion for making this swapping method work. Any input as far as what I compiled in the OP or possible modifications that could make this mod work on this device would be fantastic.
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I really enjoyed this mod on my S3. I have tried several methods to accomplish this myself with no success so far. Thanks for starting the OP!!
I hope we can come up with a working solution soon!!!
Hello and thanks for inviting me to this thread.
I have tried all possibile things I think! I use folder mount now but is really bad as it make my phone slow, hot and battery eater but... Do the job.
Anyway... I have made the switch but I have the problem of duplicates in gallery.
The only way to mount in correct way the external sd card into data/media/0 is with mount -o bind.
I have tried to mount vold file or block file with mount -t vfat umask and all is OK but some media files are not recognized by gallery!!! I can't understand why media files of what's app and of go SMS for example are not seen in gallery!
The only way to fix it is to bind the storage/extSdCard directory but... After we have two mount point for external sd and so duplicates.
Then I have tried another trick which works... So i have changed in vold.fstab the mount point of external sd card in usbDriveA and... Yes all is OK! Bind is OK! Zero duplicates! But.... Always there is a but... Since it is mounted sd USB drive, i have the notification for unmount always visibile and unmounting this became dangerous!
The best way to this swapping is to mount external sd in another folder different from /storage/extSdCard so I can do all I need with init.d script but when I change the mount point in vold.fstab to /storage/extSdCard2 for example, I have bootloop.
Any idea?
From universe with my gs4 snapdragon powered!
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Made it http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2468596
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This is AWESOME! I updated the OP.
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His thread is very clearly posted in the i9505 sub... has anyone tried this on vzw s4? Aosp/wiz results?
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I have tried this on my VZW S4 SCH-I545 and it works on my device. I think this mod only works for Touchwiz ROMs with init.d support (universal init.d app on the play store may be an alternative) but the OP has yet to receive enough feedback. I do not know if this works for the ocotocore version of the S4 but it should work for any Snapdragon 600 S4 carrier (not confirmed yet). Here are the specs of my device running this mod:
Model: SCH-I545 (Verizon Wireless, Snapdragon 600)
ROM: BoneStock ROM v1.1.4 (http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=2384362)
Kernel: KTweaker 9/17 build (http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=2294083)
SD Card: 64GB SanDisk calss 10 (fat32) with a second 10GB fat32 partition for link2sd
Stay tuned for more information on the mod's main thread!
The init.d support factor would rule this out with ME7 and Safestrap - Rom slots, correct?
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The init.d support factor would rule this out with ME7 and Safestrap - Rom slots, correct?
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I'm not sure, but I'd recommend trying the universal init.d app on the store play and see if that works with safe strap.
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I'm not sure, but I'd recommend trying the universal init.d app on the store play and see if that works with safe strap.
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I ran the universal init.d app from play store - ran the test - rebooted... Said I already had init.d support. Proceeded with your mod install. But I don't think it's doing anything different. Don't really understand the steps in your OP to verify. I'm using the extfat one.
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I ran the universal init.d app from play store - ran the test - rebooted... Said I already had init.d support. Proceeded with your mod install. But I don't think it's doing anything different. Don't really understand the steps in your OP to verify. I'm using the extfat one.
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I've seen posts suggesting exfat may have some issues. I'd try formatting your SD card to fat32 and following the install guide very closely. Let me know if you get it to work or get stuck again. I got it to work with fat32.
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I've seen posts suggesting exfat may have some issues. I'd try formatting your SD card to fat32 and following the install guide very closely. Let me know if you get it to work or get stuck again. I got it to work with fat32.
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I may try that. I assume I could just copy everything to the PC from my ext card then format then copy everything back and give it another go? Is there something I should remove first since I have the extfat one installed now before resorting to flashing the FAT32 one if I go this route?
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I may try that. I assume I could just copy everything to the PC from my ext card then format then copy everything back and give it another go? Is there something I should remove first since I have the extfat one installed now before resorting to flashing the FAT32 one if I go this route?
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You should be able to just copy over to pc and reformat. You need to either remove the init.d script for this mod in your init.d folder before you flash the fat32 one or revert to a previous backup. Read the mod's main thread for details on this.
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Hi everyone,
I bought a 64Gb memory card thinking to expand the internal memory of my Galaxy S3, I have Rooted my phone and installed the non-oficial Cyanogenmod 12.1 (which is great & works very good)
I wonder if I have to make an special partition in my card & if I can move the apps with Link2SD, or how is the procedure.
I was reading in different webs but now I'm confused now because there are different information. Even In some places they tell that is not possible, just if the Rom is original , that's the reason I decided to write here.
I hope someone can help me & thank's in advance.
Ed
I guess you should just make a partition at your sd card with partition magic (that is a pc program) then install the card and link2sd to your phone and you are ready.
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I guess you should just make a partition at your sd card with partition magic (that is a pc program) then install the card and link2sd to your phone and you are ready.
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and it must be linux partition (ext4 e.g.)
Leave the first partition on the sd card FAT32, and make the second to EXT
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and it must be linux partition (ext4 e.g.)
Leave the first partition on the sd card FAT32, and make the second to EXT
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Finaly after a long time I did it, but I was very disappointed because I hope my free ram increase but it wasn't & the phone speed was pretty much the same. And the worst thing was on the next day when after a final boot, it disappear from the phone all the apk's I have installed on the SD card. I couldn't believe it, so after all time lost. I delete everything & I put the Cyanogenmod again.
At the end, I had forgotten my plan and I will use my sd card to save my music & photos. -) Very bad experience. I hope some one could read it. Thanks for the answers. Ed
Ram cannot increase. It's physically installed on your phones motherboard and that's it.
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@edugarb: management of ext partition even needs more RAM. The only way to run LP on S3 smoothly is to keep the system slim.