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Darktremor Apps2SD 2.7.5.3 Beta 04
Date of Release: January 29, 2011
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Update on Beta 4
It seems I'm getting mixed results with these betas. I'm not sure why this is occurring, some people have been able to get this working right while others have had a hard time with it.
Currently, I'm rebuilding the entire program. This takes a while because I have to figure out how to pack all these options into the program but make it small enough to where it will run correctly.
I will say that some of the beta features are coming back out...one of them is the search for a partition code. I suspect that code may be leading me into issues with certain platforms, so I'm going back to the 2.7.5.2 method of mounting (mmcblk0p2 or mmcblk1p2).
Also, parts of the code will use Busybox Ash (the only code that won't will be starta2sd, which will still use Bash for the time being). The startup code will definitely use Busybox Ash.
Until then, here are the links to the the last two betas and the last official release:
Version 2.7.5.3 Beta 04 - http://www.darktremor.info/files/a2sd/dtapps2sd-2.7.5.3-beta04-signed.zip
Version 2.7.5.3 Beta 03 - http://www.darktremor.info/files/a2sd/dtapps2sd-2.7.5.3-beta03-signed.zip
Version 2.7.5.2-1 - http://www.darktremor.info/files/a2sd/dtapps2sd-2.7.5.2-1-signed.zip
And, if you want past versions, you can view the repository: ftp://dtuser:[email protected] (ignore the smiley face...that's XDA doing that.)
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Beta 04 took longer than I expected to release. I have done major changes to the code:
1. New commands: convert-ext4 - This will convert your EXT3 partition into EXT4. Just a friendly reminder on this command: Not every rom supports EXT4, so it is possible to go into a boot loop if you switch roms. Use with caution.
2. Reworked convert-ext3 (convert-ext4 gets similar code)...now a flag file is set before the reboot (no conversion is done before the reboot). At load time, the conversion is performed. This takes longer in the reboot process and you may think your phone has locked up...wait about five minutes before doing anything with the phone.
3. Repair is rebuilt...now it uses existing commands to repair the setup (reinstall, remove, cachesd, cachepart, nocache, datasd, nodata). Definitely shrinks the code.
4. Added fix_permissions program to the package. This may help with Superuser issues when using the datasd feature. It is used in reinstall, remove, datasd and nodata.
5. a2sd install is back!!! Both a2sd install and a2sd reinstall do the exact same thing.
6. Dalvik heap code has been shrunk and now creates a file called dalvikheap. Actually, the code has been doing this all along (since about 2.7.5.2, I think), but I never put the code in to use the file.
7. Low Memory Killer code has also been shrunk and uses a file caled dtset_lowmem to set the low memory killer parameter.
8. Replaced Busybox PS function with Toolbox PS. The issue with Busybox PS is that it gives a false reading when I look for android.process.acore (which is the main program when the GUI starts up). If that is present, the program thinks you are trying to run Darktremor without any command line parameters. This was because Busybox would report the process was there when, in reality, it wasn't (validated this when my phone was boot looping.) Toolbox's PS reports the correct setting. This should fix the bootlooping issues some people are experiencing.
9. New commands: usedtbusybox and usedefaultbusybox - these commands may help in diagnosing issues that is may be related to the native Busybox on your rom. a2sd usedtbusybox will use the Busybox that is packaged with Darktremor. a2sd usedefaultbusybox will turn back on the scan behavior of the program introduced in Beta 03.
10. Support for Darktremor Apps2SD version 2.7 and earlier has been discontinued. To upgrade correctly from one of those versions, use version 2.7.5.3 Beta 03b or earlier.
11. Finally fixed stalled boot issues (or at least my tests with several roms says so.)
See the change log for additional details.
You will notice that if the program runs repair and finds a problem, it will correct the issue and reboot. You will see a second reboot when the dalvik-cache clears (this is to fix timing issues with CyanogenMod...I can't control that startup as well as I can other roms). This only happens if repair is ran or you flash a new rom (as repair will realign all data). If you are upgrading from a previous version of Darktremor, you should not see the reboots.
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This is Darktremor Apps2SD, a multipurpose program that primarily allows a user to execute applications created for the Android OS on their Secure Digital card (with the proper setup...more on that later). But, Darktremor Apps2SD is all about stability. The goal is to be able for all users of the Android OS to be able to take advantage of a method to run their applications from a secure digital card.
But just because the Darktremor Apps2SD is all about stability, doesn't mean it isn't packed with features:
- Move applications (both free and paid) to the Secure Digital card.
- Move Dalvik Cache to run either from your Secure Digital card or from your cache partition and clears the cache on demand.
- Boot Loop Protection: prevents the phone from boot looping in the event the SD card could not be mounted.
- Dalvik JIT for faster performance on Roms which support it.
- User selectable sizes for the Dalvik heap sizes, allowing a user to freely optimize their system.
- Activate a swap partition on your SD card and sets how often the swap partition is utilized.
- Automatically fixes configuration issues.
- Users can check the free space on their SD card and check the installation to make sure all is setup correctly.
- Runs ZipAlign on demand...this makes your programs load faster.
- Built in help system for easy reference of commands.
- All features can also be reversed without repartitioning your Secure Digital card.
- New logging features assists in troubleshooting issues.
- Commands to set the Low Memory Killer feature at boot time. Great for those people who are the "set it and forget it" type.
- And more...
Darktremor Apps2SD is not the same as Froyo Apps2SD. Froyo Apps2SD creates a secure folder on the FAT32 section of your SD card (this is the section that you see when you mount your phone to your computer) and stores the programs there. This is nice as you don't have to do anything special with the phone, but it isn't backwards compatible with older versions of Android (Cupcake, Donut, Eclair) and, because of the way Froyo works, older programs not designed for Froyo will automatically stay on your internal storage (unless you install a program that forces the move to your SD card).
Darktremor Apps2SD takes a different approach. Based on the original CyanogenMod works, Darktremor Apps2SD uses symbolic linking to force Android into moving your applications to the SD card. Because Android will not allow anything to be ran from the FAT32 partition on your SD card (and, in Froyo, it will only allow you to run programs from a special folder), Darktremor utilizes filesystems called EXT2, EXT3 and EXT4. Each one of these filesystems is native to Linux (the operating system running Android), which allows you to run programs from them (same as, say, a computer running Ubuntu). This method is completely compatible with all versions of Android, including Froyo. In fact, you can run both the Darktremor Apps2SD and Froyo Apps2SD at the same time.
Check out the list of Roms that either have Darktremor Apps2SD installed or are compatible with Darktremor Apps2SD. Click on the link labeled ROM List at the top of this message.
what's the difference between the two installers?
The advanced installer uses updater-script, the same method that Cyanogen uses for CyanogenMod.
The other script is the standard update-script, for compatibility with older recovery programs.
Other than that one difference, they are identical.
hi2u2 said:
what's the difference between the two installers?
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Bump...new version released: 2.7.5.2
why is it i have to run a2sd repair just to get this to boot otherwise it chokes out
http://pastie.org/1197625
rom: ported 2.2 sensui rom on droid1
using 512ext3 partition as mmcblk0p2 with the init.d startup method(same issue with the init.rc methed, not like that would matter)
Do you have a /data/dta2sd.log file? That would help me more than the log file you sent (the adb logcat is too late in the process for me to see what Darktremor is doing).
If you have the log file, send it to me at [email protected] and I'll see if I can find out what's going on.
EDIT: Jr33 may also be able to help out on this...he's got this working in two Motorola roms, so he may have to do something special with the rom to get the program to start. It may be a similar situation that I'm running into for the Samsung Galaxy S platforms.
jamezelle said:
why is it i have to run a2sd repair just to get this to boot otherwise it chokes out
http://pastie.org/1197625
rom: ported 2.2 sensui rom on droid1
using 512ext3 partition as mmcblk0p2 with the init.d startup method(same issue with the init.rc methed, not like that would matter)
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Just want to make sure...
I am running Liberated R010. I have partitioned the class 4 sd card, in this order...6.5GB FAT 32, about 1GB Ext2, about 32MB Linux Swap. I have copied all of my old sd card into the 6.5GB partition. I'm wanting to stick this into the phone and let it do its thing. Will the apps be moved automatically? What control will I have during and after this big moment?
Do I need to reboot with the new card or can I do the unmounted hotswap?
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Apps will be moved automatically if the ROM supports A2SD+ or Apps2SD (Liberated should).
Not sure what you are meaning regarding "control". The move is pretty quick and happens at the start of the boot process. Technically, the user doesn't have control of the phone at this point.
duckredbeard said:
I am running Liberated R010. I have partitioned the class 4 sd card, in this order...6.5GB FAT 32, about 1GB Ext2, about 32MB Linux Swap. I have copied all of my old sd card into the 6.5GB partition. I'm wanting to stick this into the phone and let it do its thing. Will the apps be moved automatically? What control will I have during and after this big moment?
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No...no hotswapping. The EXT2 or EXT3 partition is mounted...you could corrupt it. You will need to reboot with the card as the mounting of the EXT2 / EXT3 partition happens during boot time.
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Do I need to reboot with the new card or can I do the unmounted hotswap?
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I did tried as you recommended and nothing changed except for the size of the SD card. The partitioned card showed as 6.6GB, (instead of the full 8ishGB) but the internal memory stayed at 185MB. I used the live ubuntu method, 6.6GB fat 32, 1GB ext2, 32MB Linux. Partition session showed as successful.
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Okay, try this:
From the adb shell, type a2sd reinstall.
The reason for this is that, if you were running Darktremor without the SD card partitioned, boot protection would activate and set the NoA2SD flag.
a2sd reinstall will clear the flag and move the apps to the SD card. That should fix your issue.
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I did tried as you recommended and nothing changed except for the size of the SD card. The partitioned card showed as 6.6GB, (instead of the full 8ishGB) but the internal memory stayed at 185MB. I used the live ubuntu method, 6.6GB fat 32, 1GB ext2, 32MB Linux. Partition session showed as successful.
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Now that I'm on a real keyboard, I can better explain what got me to this point. Some of this you've heard before.
I did Nandroid backup, then copied all of my SD to a safe place on my PC. Partitioned the new Class 4 SD card using Linux LiveCd, with about 6.5GB Fat32, 1GB Ext2, and 32MB Linux swap. It took a few tries, I'm not a Linux person. Once It was successful, I went back into windows and looked at the card size. It was indeed about 6.5GB.
Powered off the Aria and inserted the SD card, then powered on like normal. No obvious change, other than the SD being smaller. No change to the internal storage. Found the darktremor .zip file and copied it to the root of my SD using a card reader, reinserted the SD (with power off) and rebooted in recovery, applied your .zip. Phone rebooted fine, again no changes.
I again tried to partition the card using ROM Manager, which had previously been unsuccessful on the new card. After it had been Linux partitioned the one time, ROM Manager seemed to have worked. I'd rather have more than 512MB Ext2, though.
I am perilously close to full on my internal storage, so I'm eager to get this going. Thanks for your replies.
hey tkirton,
upon installing 2.7.5.2 and running 'a2sd check', I see that swap does not start now ('partition not present or no swap support').
I installed it by rebooting into recovery and flashing the zip, same way I have been doing up until now.
Any ideas?
So, you setup the SD card via Rom Manager and all is working, but it didn't work via Linux LiveCD, correct?
It could be the EXT2 partition. It works, but because there is no journaling, the partition is more susceptible to corruption.
You may try the LiveCD method again. This time, create a 1GB EXT3 partition and make sure you unmount the partition before removing it (force removal while it is mounted is a good way to corrupt an EXT2 partition...can also corrupt an EXT3 partition). Don't worry about going into Windows to validate...you can do that with your phone.
I don't know if there is another recovery available to you. I run GodSpeed (based on Amon_RA's recovery) on my Hero and Amon_RA on my Evo. I know the Amon_RA recovery will allow you to select your EXT2/EXT3 size.
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Now that I'm on a real keyboard, I can better explain what got me to this point. Some of this you've heard before.
I did Nandroid backup, then copied all of my SD to a safe place on my PC. Partitioned the new Class 4 SD card using Linux LiveCd, with about 6.5GB Fat32, 1GB Ext2, and 32MB Linux swap. It took a few tries, I'm not a Linux person. Once It was successful, I went back into windows and looked at the card size. It was indeed about 6.5GB.
Powered off the Aria and inserted the SD card, then powered on like normal. No obvious change, other than the SD being smaller. No change to the internal storage. Found the darktremor .zip file and copied it to the root of my SD using a card reader, reinserted the SD (with power off) and rebooted in recovery, applied your .zip. Phone rebooted fine, again no changes.
I again tried to partition the card using ROM Manager, which had previously been unsuccessful on the new card. After it had been Linux partitioned the one time, ROM Manager seemed to have worked. I'd rather have more than 512MB Ext2, though.
I am perilously close to full on my internal storage, so I'm eager to get this going. Thanks for your replies.
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Hmmm...works for both my Hero and Evo.
Which rom are you using? If you are using /dev/block/mmcblk1p3, it should work as it was introduced in this version.
I know this is going to sound stupid on my part, but are you sure swap has been working? The reason I ask is that earlier versions of CyanogenMod 6 Nightly Builds had the swap turned off in the kernel...of course, I didn't know that until I was working on another version of Darktremor (and I had already used three different versions of CyanogenMod prior to that).
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hey tkirton,
upon installing 2.7.5.2 and running 'a2sd check', I see that swap does not start now ('partition not present or no swap support').
I installed it by rebooting into recovery and flashing the zip, same way I have been doing up until now.
Any ideas?
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I never got any different result from any method I tried. Except that after one attempt my Tasker widgets had lost their icons. I've put a lot into Tasker lately, which may explain my internal storage getting full.
I shall reattempt the Linux and pay particular attention to the mount status. I will also go with Ext3 if it is not a conflict with darktremor. Will the phone's storage be shown in addition to my partition (185+1024)? If my ROM (Liberated Aria R010) has DT A2SD, should I still install from .zip?
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Try flashing this one first: http://www.darktremor.info/files/a2sd/dtapps2sd-2.7.5.1-adv-signed.zip
That is 2.7.5.1...the first release was bugged...this is release 2. I don't know which one does Liberated Rom have.
If that works, then jump up to 2.7.5.2. Make a backup so you can restore if something goes wrong.
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I never got any different result from any method I tried. Except that after one attempt my Tasker widgets had lost their icons. I've put a lot into Tasker lately, which may explain my internal storage getting full.
I shall reattempt the Linux and pay particular attention to the mount status. I will also go with Ext3 if it is not a conflict with darktremor. Will the phone's storage be shown in addition to my partition (185+1024)? If my ROM (Liberated Aria R010) has DT A2SD, should I still install from .zip?
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Hmmm...works for both my Hero and Evo.
Which rom are you using? If you are using /dev/block/mmcblk1p3, it should work as it was introduced in this version.
I know this is going to sound stupid on my part, but are you sure swap has been working? The reason I ask is that earlier versions of CyanogenMod 6 Nightly Builds had the swap turned off in the kernel...of course, I didn't know that until I was working on another version of Darktremor (and I had already used three different versions of CyanogenMod prior to that).
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I am using /dev/block/mmcblk0p2. Followed the instructions here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=7372509&postcount=9
Ok...tried it again. Here's exactly what I did: Linux liveD method partition: 6.7GB Fat32, 1GB Ext3, 32MB Linux swap. I was sure I did the mount thing as well. Did nandroid backup then copied my old card (entirely) into the new Fat32. Stuck the new card into the powered off phone and booted into recovery. Installed the zip you posted in this thread. After install (with no problems) I reboot phone and no change to the indicated internal storage capacity. I am running liberated aria r010 which is purported to include dta2sd, but disabled by default. If this is my issue, how do I enable it?
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Hello to all. It is time to publish my app2sd Scripts because many people wants them
What is App2sd?
App2sd is a utility which automatically moves some/all your data partition to your ext sd partition. So, your internal space is partially/not used
Which app2sd version should i choose?
As you can see, there are 3 versions: App2sd-v1, App2sd-v2 & App2sd-v3.
Differences in versions
App2sd-v1: It is the normal app2sd script. This script moves your /data/app/ & /data/log/ to your sdcard's ext partition. It is very fast but your real internal space will be full if you install many apps. This version is not recommended.
App2sd-v2: It is an enchanced version of app2sd, which moves /data/app/, /data/log/ & /data/dalvik-cache/ to your sdcard's ext partition. It is fast and you can install many apps until your internal memory reaches 0mb.. Is is recommended for sdcards class2 - class4.
App2sd-v3: It is an ultra enchanced version of app2sd, which is like data2sd, but you won't have so many lag like data2sd. App2sd-v3 moves /data/app/, /data/log/, /data/dalvik-cache/ & /data/data/ to your sdcard's ext partition. Your internal memory won't be used unless you do install so many apps and your sdcard's partition get full! SDcard class6+ is highly recommended!
Conlusion: If you have class2 or class4 sdcard use App2sd-v2. If you have class6 sdcard use App2sd-v3.
Requirements
You must have a kernel which supports init.d & ext4, i recommend fugumod, it is the best. And you must have an ext partition in your sdcard. Ext4 is recommended. And last thing... You need android 2.2.
How do i check my sdcard's class?
Remove your sdcard from your phone and check if you see a circle with a number. If your dont see anything, you may have a class2 sdcard.
How to partition my sdcard?
Download MiniTool Partition Wizard Home Edition 6.0. But make a backup before
How to install the script?
Take a backup with titanium. Download it from attachments and decompress it to your sd. You can either adb push this script in /system/etc/init.d/ or copy it with root eplorer to /system/etc/init.d/. Type the commands:
adb shell (adb only)
su
mount -o rw,remount /dev/block/stl6 /system
chmod 777 /system/etc/init.d/*
chown 0.0 /system/etc/init.d/*
Then reboot in recovery and do a wipe data/factory reset. All your data will be wiped. From now on some/all of your data (depends on the script version) will be moved to your sd automatically. Before you restore your apps with titanium, go in titanium preferences and select to force restore apps to internal memory. Don't move apps to external!!
Why i see only 200mb as internal?
App2sd is invisible You can check your sdcard's ext partition in Titanium Backup.
-Tip
For speeding up your sdcard reading speed you can install this script too. This will maybe cause lag to your videos...
Give me feedback if you use the script. Tell me which version you installed and what type sdclass you have
How do do you check what SD class you have?
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dilzo said:
How do do you check what SD class you have?
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Look onto the card itself. There's a circle with a number in it.
s3th.g3ck9 said:
Look onto the card itself. There's a circle with a number in it.
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dilzo said:
How do do you check what SD class you have?
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If it doesnt say class, you may have a class2 sd...
does this work on the stock rom
manny_123 said:
does this work on the stock rom
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yeah but you have to flash fugumod kernel
v3 causes extreme lag
manny_123 said:
v3 causes extreme lag
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yeah if you have slow sdcard... Class6 is highly recommended to use App2sd-v3.
In kyrillos 4.1 non Oc which app2sd version is present?
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Excellent Work
Excellent Work kyrillos13...!! Gonna integrate this in the next version of the Kitchen...
Is data2sd (mizch's script ) better than apps2sd v2 ?
I have a class 2 sd card.
Damn.. I have class 4 sd, so Im not gonna use v3:/ thats too bad imo Great Job!!!
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In kyrillos 4.1 non Oc which app2sd version is present?
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app2sd-v2 .
only4omkar said:
Is data2sd (mizch's script ) better than apps2sd v2 ?
I have a class 2 sd card.
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With Mizch's script or app2sd-v3, your phone will lag too much! Use app2sd-v2.
is this script better than link2sd??? i am a noob with adb!!
I have installed version 2. If i want to try, should i do the following
1. Remove v2 from init.d
2. Paste new version
3. Give same commands
4. Wipe data/factory reset
Also with v2, i get 2 samsung logo's during boot
jaskiratsingh said:
I have installed version 2. If i want to try, should i do the following
1. Remove v2 from init.d
2. Paste new version
3. Give same commands
4. Wipe data/factory reset
Also with v2, i get 2 samsung logo's during boot
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Yes .
Good Job kyrillos and thank you! This script is already in your rom?(5.0 beta2.2) Sorry for stupid question but I don't understand if is already implemented.
kyrillos13 said:
Yes .
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kyrillos,
Any fix for dual samsung logo?
I have been trying forever to get ext3 working on my phone. I have 3 primary partitions; fat32, ext3 and linux swap. I used a card reader to create them via Partition wizard. Every software can see the 3 partitions, but my phone wont pick up the ext3. I tried wiping everything, reflashing dexter's rom, but i just cannot get it to work. I still see only 134mb on internal memory and it decreases as i install apps. I have even tried using link2sd but that gives me an error ("Mount script cannot be created"). Any help will be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.
Frisbee6 said:
I have been trying forever to get ext3 working on my phone. I have 3 primary partitions; fat32, ext3 and linux swap. I used a card reader to create them via Partition wizard. Every software can see the 3 partitions, but my phone wont pick up the ext3. I tried wiping everything, reflashing dexter's rom, but i just cannot get it to work. I still see only 134mb on internal memory and it decreases as i install apps. I have even tried using link2sd but that gives me an error ("Mount script cannot be created"). Any help will be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.
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Me too, I used Miui optimize rom and Steel v4 (
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That's strange. My EXT3 partition works both in Dexter's rom and in the Steelblue V4 rom.
I used gparted under Linux to do my partitioning. What I did was to resize the existing FAT32 partition and move it all the way to the right. Then I created a 2gb EXT3 partition all the way at the left. From there I created a 256mb swap partition in the middle, and I resized the FAT32 partition to take up the rest of the drive.
Did you guys remember to create an "app" folder on the EXT3 partition?
There are other folders that you can create to put the delvik cache on there among other things. I just don't remember off hand what you need to name them as.
Ya there is a folder there called apps, but for some reason, nothing is moving into it. do i need to run some sort of a script? what i did:
1. flashed dexters 1.3
2. partitioned sd card using partition wizard with a fat32, a ext3 and a swap partition
3. booted up phone, internal memory shows 134mb, all apps installed go to internal memory.
4. terminal shows ext partition with 1100 mb free space
Am i missing a step?
Thanks in advance
Frisbee6 said:
Ya there is a folder there called apps, but for some reason, nothing is moving into it. do i need to run some sort of a script? what i did:
1. flashed dexters 1.3
2. partitioned sd card using partition wizard with a fat32, a ext3 and a swap partition
3. booted up phone, internal memory shows 134mb, all apps installed go to internal memory.
4. terminal shows ext partition with 1100 mb free space
Am i missing a step?
Thanks in advance
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not folder apps but app no s....if your ext3 working fine then shud have lost+found folder @/sd-ext.. create app folder using root explorer then reboot..now your app shud automatically move to sd-ext..
and create cache folder dalvik-cache
Well i did what you guys said and now my apps are going to /sd-ext/app but im also losing space in the internal memory, and it does not show internal + ext3, it only shows internal. You guys have any idea whats happening?
Thanks for all your help guys.
Frisbee6 said:
Well i did what you guys said and now my apps are going to /sd-ext/app but im also losing space in the internal memory, and it does not show internal + ext3, it only shows internal. You guys have any idea whats happening?
Thanks for all your help guys.
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Are you using Dexter 1.3 without any patches?
[If so, probably your dalvik-cache is on /data? So... even though the apps are going into /sd-ext, the optimized versions of the dex are being stored on internal memory.]
Yes... no patches, and dalvik is going to /data. Any idea whats up?
Frisbee6 said:
Yes... no patches, and dalvik is going to /data. Any idea whats up?
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That's just how Dexter's 1.3 works by default and one of the reasons I started the bugfix patches. If you apply bugfix patch 3 dalvik-cache will move to /cache automatically (you can optionally move it to /sd-ext by creating /sd-ext/dalvik-cache and rebooting).
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=995989
Or, if you don't want the patch, you can maybe use Androidiani OpenRecovery--it has a menu option to install an init script to move dalvik-cache to /cache. I haven't tested whether that works or not, though.
After this patch, now the /sd-ext/app folder deletes itself after i restart the phone, tried a few times, same goes for davlik-cache. This is crazy every thing that could go wrong has gone wrong, thanks again for your help. You got any other suggestions?
I do not understand what you worry?
It works now, thanks alot for all your help guys, really appreciate it!
Frisbee6 said:
It works now, thanks alot for all your help guys, really appreciate it!
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How you did it?
V_XT720 said:
How you did it?
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1. Formatted my card to the required partitions.
2. Flashed dexters rom followed by Mioze7Ae's bugfix 3.
3. Using root explorer I created /app folder.
4. Downloaded apps like there's no tomorrow.
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I tried two different ways to partition my sd:
1) I used Gpatred and I did everything as described here - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6z1Tu9l8WNc&feature=related.
2) I used MiniTooLsPartition Wizard and Root explorer to create app and dalvik-cache folders.
In both cases, everything seems fine....until i install some apps. After restart the phone can not load the android. The phone only shows M logo and restart. If I remove the card then OS load. What I have to do? Thanks in advance.
Are you partitioning your sd while its in the phone? Use a card reader if possible. Wipe clean your partitions and wipe data and dalvik cache. Then try again, although i did not have the problem that you mention, are you running any other scripts? eg. darktremors?
What I did:
1. Clean Installation of Steelblue V4 rom.
2. Two primary partitions (FAT32 and EXT3). I used card reader.
3. App and dalvik-cache folders on ext3 partition.
4. Wipe clean partitions and wipe data and dalvik cache.
After first reboot everything was fine. Then I installed a root explorer to check a ext3 partition. The app and dalvik-cache folders were there. I decided to restart the phone again before I install anything else and nothing happened....only M logo
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What I did:
1. Clean Installation of Steelblue V4 rom.
2. Two primary partitions (FAT32 and EXT3). I used card reader.
3. App and dalvik-cache folders on ext3 partition.
4. Wipe clean partitions and wipe data and dalvik cache.
After first reboot everything was fine. Then I installed a root explorer to check a ext3 partition. The app and dalvik-cache folders were there. I decided to restart the phone again before I install anything else and nothing happened....only M logo
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dalvik-cache on ext partition will cause bootloops in Khal's ROMs.
Will hybrid data2sd script work with fat32 partition (not ext)?
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afaik:
no
you have to create this separate ext partiton via CWM
-> backup all data to your PC, cause repartitioning the sd card via cwm destroys ALL data on it
Maybe you could take the script and modify it in order to take the fat partition, but I wouldnt spend a minute for that
cheers
qaysed
Hi!
Does anybody know how to enable hybrid data2sd on sekhy rom v.7 (Gingerbread 2.3.7)?
afaik:
-copy the needed files (script and data file) to the designated locations, set the correct permissions to the script, have an ext4 partition created on your sdcard
-restart your mobile
-cross two fingers that it works, dont have experience on your ROM version
but:
I already implemented the script with the G3 2.3 kernel and a deodexed and rooted stock xxjpu with the way described above
have a look in the created logfile for details
Ok in FB's kernel thread I asked is link2sd could be creating reboots when linking a app during a automatic update. FB asked why I was using link2sd.
So after some discussion Im confused. And not wanting to clutter his thread anymore Im creating this one.
My understanding is link2sd uses your current ext partition and puts apps in the sxt partition then symbolic links the app to the original location. That way you gain that much space on your internal.
FB says the built in apps2sd of android does that already. But I was told all it does is move the app from the internal to external (sdcard). This is possible even without a ext partition, I know because several people with the Optimus V do not use link2sd or anything like it. They just use the built in app mover.
When I had my Optimus V I used this data2ext but I do not think it would work for our phone since its written for CM7. WIth that my interal memory showed up as however much my ext partition was minus the apps. What it did is trick the OS into thinking the ext partition was really the internal storage.
My question is am I right in how link2sd works or am I misunderstanding?
Is there a version of the data2ext that works on the SGS4G roms we have and I just cant find it?
Here's some reading for you:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=919326
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How it works:
Link2SD mounts the second partition of your SD card as /data/sdext2 and makes OS mounts it at boot time.
When you select an application and press "Create Link" button you can select which files of the application will be linked and moved to SD card. Apk, dex and lib files can be moved and you can select all three or any two of three or even only one of them.
Depending on what you select, Link2SD moves apk file, dalvik-cache (.dex) file and lib files (.so) to SD card's second partition and creates symbolic links in original directories.
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apps2sd does NOT require repartitioning your sdcard and it's an Android 2.2+ feature.
links2sd requires your sdcard to have at least 2 partitions + formatting your sdcard, and is a 3rd party application.
Ok I understand that. Don't we need a ext partition anyway? IM trying to wrap my head around this but I'm still confused how the built in moves the app to the ext partition.
I'll read more of that thread tomorrow stupid ISP OS doing maintenance and my net is crapping out.
Vroom Vroom
First of all, what do you mean by "ext partition"?
FBis251 said:
First of all, what do you mean by "ext partition"?
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I think what eollie is looking for is what we had on Froyo. Remember dsexton's ext4 guide? We could create a second (ext4) partition on our EXTERNAL Sdcard and use Link2sd to move apps there..
On Froyo I had a second 1.5 GB ext4 partition on my EXTERNAL sdcard and used Link2sd app to move my apps to that partition. It worked Great and I miss having it on Gingerbread. I could not get dsexton's guide to work on Gingerbread at all. It caused me all kinds of problems. Even soft bricks..
Sorry if I'm wrong eollie.
On my old Milestone xt720 I used link2sd primarily before 2.2 was available for the phone. It involved setting up an ext4 partition as well as a linuxswap partition.
At this point ... seeing as we have gingerbread which already moves most apps to sd card ... the only advantage I can really see is that when you use links2sd you can move absolutely any app to sdcard (keyboards, alarm clock, ect) that would not normally be moved.
Now one thing to be cautious about when using links2sd is some apps will not work properly when on the sd card. This is especially true with apps that have widgets. For example - if you move your digital clock to sd card the clock widget will not display.
I don't know if this will be helpful but I just thought I would offer my input.
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I think what eollie is looking for is what we had on Froyo. Remember dsexton's ext4 guide? We could create a second (ext4) partition on our EXTERNAL Sdcard and use Link2sd to move apps there..
Sorry if I'm wrong eollie.
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You are correct.
The link I posted is what I used on my Optimus V. It tricked the phone into thinking that partition was the internal memory.
Like jiggleynuts (that name kills me) said you have to be careful with what apps you put on the sdcard. I was using that but when I update apps it would move them to the sdcard if they could be. And my apps that have widgets I use were breaking cause of it.
Again if we can use something like the data2ext I linked to then I would scrap link2sd faster than you could blink. I hate having to use a app when there is a alternative like the data2ext stuff.
Am I wrong in thinking the ext support we have is the same as what the op in the thread I linked is talking about?
eollie said:
Ok in FB's kernel thread I asked is link2sd could be creating reboots when linking a app during a automatic update. FB asked why I was using link2sd.
So after some discussion Im confused. And not wanting to clutter his thread anymore Im creating this one.
My understanding is link2sd uses your current ext partition and puts apps in the sxt partition then symbolic links the app to the original location. That way you gain that much space on your internal.
FB says the built in apps2sd of android does that already. But I was told all it does is move the app from the internal to external (sdcard). This is possible even without a ext partition, I know because several people with the Optimus V do not use link2sd or anything like it. They just use the built in app mover.
When I had my Optimus V I used this data2ext but I do not think it would work for our phone since its written for CM7. WIth that my interal memory showed up as however much my ext partition was minus the apps. What it did is trick the OS into thinking the ext partition was really the internal storage.
My question is am I right in how link2sd works or am I misunderstanding?
Is there a version of the data2ext that works on the SGS4G roms we have and I just cant find it?
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eollie -
did you ever get the data2ext mod working for the t959v?
i remember you from the optimus v forums last year.
correct me if i'm wrong but we used the data2ext mod with bumblebee and harmonia? i'm considering trying that data2ext v7 mod on this device. i'm actually really surprised that mod isn't being used with this device like it was with the O-V. Both have limited internal memory. maybe i've not learned enough about this device and it isn't capable of utilizing the mod. i'm kinda curious why darktremors app2sd mod isn't used either. its an easy option in the kitchen. either way i'm curious what you've found out or experienced with these mods. i do know link2sd works with this device, so i'm assuming data2ext and darktremor app2sd would too.
I replied to your pm. But Ill answer here too, I never found a conclusive answer. So I just move apps using the built in android app2sd function. If there happens to be a app that needs images loaded at boot like launcher themes or the such I just move it to internal memory.
ok cool. i may try it. i dunno.
thanks for your response.