Hi all,
Currently I am running CM12.1 on my Moto E and I have partitioned my MicroSD card to have a 4GB ext3 partition to be used for apps.
I can enable successfully this partition using Link2SD, which mounts this partition in /data/sdext2.
I'd like to use Titanium Backup to move apps (I have paid Titanium, whereas Link2SD is not free to move all app data) but Titanium Backup supports only the following mount points:
Code:
/system/sd/
/sd-ext/
/data/sd/
How can I change it? Many thanks in advance!
Seriously... no one?
Hey bud
Try /data/sdext2 where link2sd saves its data. You can use this partition for your purposes too
Hole this helps
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Hi all, how can I backup (and restore) app2sd data in ext2 partition with windows o directly on the phone?
If i restore a backup of my rom with xRecovery and i change sdcard i lost app2sd data...
Possible with Paragon Software I think.
On your phone, you can use Titanium Backup which will backup all your apps from the EXT partition to a folder on your FAT partition on your SD Card. You can restore them too!
(You can then view them in Windows).
If you want to see the apps again on a rom without App2SD then all you need to do is to re-install App2SD.
All your programs will appear again as they are not deleted when you change ROMs, the ROM just doesn't know how to see them!
I'm not sure how to do it directly with a PC?!
Ok,
i didn't find an ext explorer for windows working ... I will do it with Titanium
Ok,
i didn't find an ext explorer for windows working ... I will do it with Titanium
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That's because the ext cant be explored like any other partition, files can't be understood like we understand them in FAT and NTSC. If you don't care about the saved data, you can just backup them all by copying all the apks in /data/app with root explorer.
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Ok people, I don't understand any of this. Does anyone care to explain to me how this ext4 thing works and how should my phone be set up?
first of all running cwm5 and ICSunday2
At first I partitioned my phone with cwm5, make a 800mb partition on my sd card. Then I used Titanium backup to move my apps to SD card. I set up from CM settings to install apps to external... now all my memory keeps getting full with time. With that partition I don't think I gained anything just lost almost half my SD card capatity.
my current memory according to Titanium:
system rom: 81/216 free
internal: 65/187 free
sd card 684mb/1.1gb free
Also CM settings sais that the device deosn't have expanded internal storage...
Can anyone help me get back to square one and guide me from a clean slate??
Cheers
P.s. while updateing apps i get storage full warning....
Download s2e this will help
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will this detect all my apps and put them in the correct place? including them ones already on the sd card moved by titanium?
EDIT: great it just put me in a boot loop, fkin awesome
Edit2: restoring -_-
I used this on all my phones on my galaxy s i had 724 apps installed and on ace ive got353 apps it will put everything like cache apps etc in your ext
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yeah i got that, except that the app got my phone into a boot loop... had to restore from cwm
I'll try to explain (CMIIW):
Firstly, the option in Titanium Backup and CyanogenMod settings refer to native Apps2SD, i.e. the one used by FroYo up. It will move data files to your partition under /sdcard/.android_secure/ and/or /sdcard/Android/
a2sd, however (such as DTA2SD, Link2SD and S2E) takes ALL the files of an application and puts them in the ext4 partition, then creates a link (a shortcut in Windows terms) in /data/app/ (and other concerning directories).
My personal favorite is Link2SD, because you chioose which apps to link, what files of the app to link and supports FAT, ext2, ext3 and ext4 partitions.
I have yet to try S2E.
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OK, I get it. Thanks. But will it move the apps from the sd card that the titanium moved?
I tried the apps, both move the apps to regular sd aprtition not to /sd-ext
someone tell me what to do step by step, not "download **"
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I tried the apps, both move the apps to regular sd aprtition not to /sd-ext
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"Both apps" as in Titanium Backup and CM7 Settings?
Okay, I'll try to give you directions to use Link2SD (if you want to use another app, that's fine, but I'll only post instructions for Link2SD for the moment):
1. Download and flash CWM 5.
You've done that, right? Okey-dokey, next step
2. Partition your SD card with CWM.
It's recommended to backup then format your SD card in order for it work optimally. After that, boot into CMW and partition from there. I don't remember where, but it should be under the "advanced" option.
You'll get a prompt on how large the partition will be (I recommend 512MB; it's more than enough). After that, there'll be a prompt on the swap size; you should choose 0MB if you don't plan on using swap, otherwise pick ~200MB.
The created partition will use the ext3 partition; DTA2SD and S2E (AFAIK) don't support ext3, but Link2SD does.
3. Download/install Link2SD from the Market.
Pretty straightforward there.
4. Open and set up Link2SD mount scripts.
The first time you open Link2SD, there will be a dialog on what your 2nd partition filesystem is. As stated above, it's ext3, so pick ext3. After Link2SD creates the mount scripts, reboot in order to be able to start using it.
5. Pick apps to move to sd-ext and set up Link2SD settings.
Sidenote: you can't move system apps to sd-ext, for safety reasons.
You can batch-link your apps to sd-ext by: Filter icon (the kitchen funnel thing; don't know what it's called) > User > Menu button > Multi-select > Menu button > Select all > Menu button > Actions > Create link > OK. By doing that, all your apps will be moved to the ext partition.
If you want to automatically link to sd-ext every time you install an app: Menu-button > Settings > Auto-link.
Hope that'll work. Link2SD never fails for me (except for that one time when the mount script didn't work, but that was because I selected the wrong filesystem type; user error).
thanks for the guide. earlyer today I got a little problem I used the link2sd but i selected ext4, i moved the apps, but they went to the normal partition. i deleted link2sd and used s2e, s2e worket but only transfered the apps from my phone not the ones from my SD card that link2sd moved.. now any app i try to install or move the phone reboots... or sais that i have not enough space on my phone to copy back
any helps with that?
edit: ill just restore my backup and start over
Yup worked fine now, thank you so much again. You should post it somewhere as tutorial for noobs
hi yal
my internal memory have about 40mb left and is startting to get low ..
so is there a way to increase it ? i use tita backup to move apps but there still traces of bytes left ...i have about 60apps / games and themes ...so any help?
Look for "Link2Sd" in the market that's the easiest way I think.
Greetings !
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link2sd needs partition sd card yes? how do i partition it by the way?
Flash cm7 and use s2e ..after that ull be trying to find apps to fill the memory but u will never be able to fill it cause even if u have 130apps (like i had) it uses ONLY 50 MB ..reamaning goes to sd ext..u can partition ur sd card using CWM5/CWM4...
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Link2SD:
What is needed:
- Root Permission
- The second partition on the SD Card, and both MUST PRIMARY
The first partition is the default storage of data on the SDcard. The second partition (which will be created) is a partition for storage applications for Link2sd.
download "MiniTool Partition Wizard Home Edition" on the PC, then plug the sdcard in the PC (u can directly use the phone, or card reader). by using this program, agan no need to format, partition, or delete data in the beginning, to create a new partition.
Install and open minitool, select the drive which will be partitioned sdcard, select resize the unallocated area. for PRIMARY, NOT logical. Free partition size is up. klo above 2GB FAT32 file system should pake. FAT32 support is generally on all phones. APPLY, and then turn on the phone.
(for more secure data back up anyway in the SD Card)
- Install Link2sd, have mounted, select FAT32, restart again and Tada!! Applications can be moved to SD, ga who need to use complicated script
Good luck. and must have successfully ...
Good Tutorial !
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is there a difference between s2e and apps2sd? i used link2sd before on my old w8 (forgot how to partition now ) but it's quite unstable since apps constantly force crahses
oh oh ! can i partition using cwm ? like this
http://acetips.wordpress.com/2011/10/03/how-to-partition-your-sd-card/
i don't dare to use yet since i fear it will screw my phone
Do NOT use ClockWorkMod !!!
You can flash ClockWorkMod Recovery ,from where you can partition your Sd Card.
For cwm recovery there is no root needed,just flash it from stock recovery.
I hope that helped
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oh ok then so i reboot to cwm then partition?
Yes, under the "advanced" tab
Select the Size of your 2nd Partition and 0mb for cache (not needed)
Remember that all your data from SD Card will be deleted !
Then reboot your Phone and start link2SD. When you´re asked about 2nd partition format, choose ext2 (I hope, I didn´t use this for ages!) If you get an error, it was the wrong format
Link2SD will ask you for a reboot and after that you can start to move your apps.
One Question, the build-in option to move apps is not enough ? I am not using so many apps, so I really don´t know.
Greetings!
Hi.
I use link 2sd
Bt can't see my second partition of my sd.
And link2sd say not mount ur sd ext. So how to mount sd ext
Any one help me. . Step by step.. Plz..
Tx.
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Link2SD:
What is needed:
- Root Permission
- The second partition on the SD Card, and both MUST PRIMARY
The first partition is the default storage of data on the SDcard. The second partition (which will be created) is a partition for storage applications for Link2sd.
download "MiniTool Partition Wizard Home Edition" on the PC, then plug the sdcard in the PC (u can directly use the phone, or card reader). by using this program, agan no need to format, partition, or delete data in the beginning, to create a new partition.
Install and open minitool, select the drive which will be partitioned sdcard, select resize the unallocated area. for PRIMARY, NOT logical. Free partition size is up. klo above 2GB FAT32 file system should pake. FAT32 support is generally on all phones. APPLY, and then turn on the phone.
(for more secure data back up anyway in the SD Card)
- Install Link2sd, have mounted, select FAT32, restart again and Tada!! Applications can be moved to SD, ga who need to use complicated script
Good luck. and must have successfully ...
Well,after partitioning it,connect it to a pc and open mini tool partition wizard.If it shows that you have a sd-ext partition,then theres a partition in your sd,no doubt.If Link2SD still shows that it cant mount sd-ext,then you are a victim of that bug.I get the same error when i try to use link2sd too.Use S2E instead
Ok i will try..
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I have already partition created. .4 day left. 6+ and 1 gb partition. . i reflash ma ace. . And install link2sd. Bt it say not mount ur partition so what can i do. . .
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immy28 said:
I have already partition created. .4 day left. 6+ and 1 gb partition. . i reflash ma ace. . And install link2sd. Bt it say not mount ur partition so what can i do. . .
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If you are using cm7,then use S2E.Its better,otherwise,you need to flash DTA2SD...
Hi xda,how are you all my apps partition is a fat32 partition but I noticed its causing my phone slow down so can any1 please tell me how to switch the secondry apps partition from fat32 to ext2? Notice:the big problem is that I have too muuch apps which can't be put on my phone please help
Thx everyone
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make a backup of all your apps, with titanium backup or mybackup, format your app partition to ext, but i recommend you go for ext3 or ext4 depending on the method you are going to use (i use a2sd in minicm7), then install all your apps again from the backup, also make a CWM backup just in case
Thx man,,check ur pms
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