That is different? When i install rom its automatically chouse the right ext?
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Michuta said:
That is different? When i install rom its automatically chouse the right ext?
Sorry for Bad English!
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Just use EXT4. Done deal.
EXT3 is slower but can be written many times than the latter.
EXT4 is faster but can only be written that much.
(needs correction if wrong)
Use google or wikipedia for proper and complete information.
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im coming from htc desire, cm7, so i have sd-ext2 partition on my sd card. do i still need that partition for android revolution or can i get rid of it? i tried using darktremor but didnt work. thanks
You could use "Force2sd" like I did..until I comprehend how to make use of Darktremor's GUI. &%@#
It's in the Market...
Never mind. I misunderstood your ?. I can't think of a reason for a ext2. A ext3 er' 4 maybe.
PakRatt said:
You could use "Force2sd" like I did..until I comprehend how to make use of Darktremor's GUI. &%@#
It's in the Market...
Never mind. I misunderstood your ?. I can't think of a reason for a ext2. A ext3 er' 4 maybe.
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great, thanks
I'm a Linux user so I know what swap, ext2, ext3 etc technically means. What I don't understand is what are the *actual* benefits of formating my SD Card to these formats. I've run into a lot of guides and how-tos but no one cares to explain why to do it.
So to sum up:
Does the Android System actually cares if I create these formats?
If it does, will I notice actual increase in performance?
What about apps2SD?
What kind of format do you recomend?
I have an HTC Desire and I'm using CyanogenMod, Oxygen and MIUI in rotation (means I replace one with another every couple months).
Thanks in advance!
aventinus said:
I'm a Linux user so I know what swap, ext2, ext3 etc technically means. What I don't understand is what are the *actual* benefits of formating my SD Card to these formats. I've run into a lot of guides and how-tos but no one cares to explain why to do it.
So to sum up:
Does the Android System actually cares if I create these formats?
If it does, will I notice actual increase in performance?
What about apps2SD?
What kind of format do you recomend?
I have an HTC Desire and I'm using CyanogenMod, Oxygen and MIUI in rotation (means I replace one with another every couple months).
Thanks in advance!
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Faster SD Card speeds for app2sd, thats mainly it. If you don't use A2SD there isnt much point to it, but if you do it can be very useful. What some people do though are format their System and Data partitions to EXT2 or EXT4 so then the whole system is faster all around and is a large improvement over stock rfs.
fowenati said:
Faster SD Card speeds for app2sd, thats mainly it. If you don't use A2SD there isnt much point to it, but if you do it can be very useful. What some people do though are format their System and Data partitions to EXT2 or EXT4 so then the whole system is faster all around and is a large improvement over stock rfs.
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Ok so if make an ext partition, the apps that are stored in this partition will run faster. That sounds fair. Should I have both ext and FAT partions? And if I do, how does Android know where to put the apps? Also how about swap?
aventinus said:
Ok so if make an ext partition, the apps that are stored in this partition will run faster. That sounds fair. Should I have both ext and FAT partions? And if I do, how does Android know where to put the apps? Also how about swap?
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No need for swap, and yes EXT is automatically recognized by android for a2sd, but make sure your ROM supports it. You would have an EXT partition between 256mb-2gb max, and then the rest would be FAT.
fowenati said:
No need for swap, and yes EXT is automatically recognized by android for a2sd, but make sure your ROM supports it. You would have an EXT partition between 256mb-2gb max, and then the rest would be FAT.
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Ok! That was really eye-opening! Thank you so much!
no problem!
So I am going to flash my phone to the ICS Debloated for the droid thunderbolt. problem? one step says
4ext Recovery
Make sure to format in ext3 format!
You need to wipe everything!!!!
There is no data wipe built in so folks can reflash at will and restore system.
First time, wipe everything!!! All partitions except SD!
Especially if coming from GB or AOSP!
Ok so i have 4ext recovery fully installed on my phone.
but how do i format to ext3 what is it, what does it do, and how do i go about perfecting this so i can flash my phone in flying colors. some one please help.
ext3 is file system used in Linux
There should be some software for windows to format partition in ext3.
Maybe some drivers could help.
mcstando said:
ext3 is file system used in Linux
There should be some software for windows to format partition in ext3.
Maybe some drivers could help.
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wait...so how do i go about make my sd card ready so that i can flash ICS unloated on my t-bolt? I am noob to the maximum, please forgive me.
snake2243 said:
wait...so how do i go about make my sd card ready so that i can flash ICS unloated on my t-bolt? I am noob to the maximum, please forgive me.
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here read this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=37383522#post37383522
chromium96 said:
here read this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=37383522#post37383522
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why are you so awesome?
I'm running this rom, with this kernel I've been reading around with something in regards to converting the system, user, etc. partitions to EXT4. Is this needed? If so how do I do so? Also, how do I run apps to my sdcard using ext4? Just link2sd or s2e?
Bump?
roadran322 said:
I'm running this rom, with this kernel I've been reading around with something in regards to converting the system, user, etc. partitions to EXT4. Is this needed?
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No. These newer roms are all MTD, not BML. See this for a comparison.
roadran322 said:
If so how do I do so?
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In short, that is impossible.
roadran322 said:
Also, how do I run apps to my sdcard using ext4? Just link2sd or s2e?
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Most of these modern roms have built in support to move apps to the sdcard. Look in the app manager in the main settings. (the menu item is usually called "Apps")
EDIT: I also highly recommend reading this. It is a sticky thread at the top of the general forum.
Hey
im just update cm11 ver7 to ver11
in aroma installer im choose link2sd
what im need to do??
because im want to create partition
and i dont have partition
sorry about the english
eran32 said:
Hey
im just update cm11 ver7 to ver11
in aroma installer im choose link2sd
what im need to do??
because im want to create partition
and i dont have partition
sorry about the english
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First you should install "mini tool partition wizard" to your Windows. This program is very easy to use and makes partitions on all kind of HDs, SD-Cards, etc. After installing the program on Windows, insert your SD into a card reader and follow the steps of the program. You can find many information about using the "mini tool". Make an EXT4 type partition on your SD. Mine EXT4 part size is 512mb and it is enough. But you can make it larger too.