firstly I'm not responsible for any kind of damage caused to you
but I have tried all the things on my galaxy fit before explaining here
It's not copied from somewhere instead It's based on my experience on my galaxy fit.
For Non Rooted Devices
There is nothing other then using app2sd apps. Then move all the movable items to sd card. After installing app2sd all newly installed apps are automatically moved to external storege.
I uses app2sd by sam lu.
But for non rooted users I will highly recommend to root there device and make the best use of this smartphone.
for beginners everything about rooting/custom roms/nandroid backups etc is explained in this thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1606380
thanks a lot to A.cid for this wonderful guide
For Rooted Device
apps required
1.Root explorer or similiar
2.Link2SD (Link2sd Setup is explained later in this post)
step 1.Removing Useless system apps from stock or custom rom
go to /system/app using root explorer and mount as r/w
now delete unwanted apps
I will prefer freezing the app first using link2sd and then if phone is working fine then you can unfreeze and then delete that app
Step 2. Removing dalvik cache files
go to /data/dalvik-cache
now search for the dalvik cache files of deleted system apps
it will having name like
[email protected]@[email protected]
delete this file
Step 3. Linking files to Sd-ext or second partition of Sd card
if you have finished Link2sd setup then you can proceed further
open link2sd and then create Link for all the apps you want to linked to sd card
check all the 3 box 1. link apk 2. link dex 3. link lib files
and then your app will be moved to the sd-ext partition
if there are apps which are used very frequently then i prefer not linking dex files to sd card. link only apk for them.
currently system apps can't be linked using link2sd
In the case if app is not working properly after linking then remove links for that app.
Plz help me to improve this article.
suggestions and questions are welcomed.
forgive me for my poor english
Plz help in improving this article. If there is anything wrong in this post let me know. and if you have any other simple method to do this plz post here and help beginners to get more space. But try not to post complicated method which beginners find hard to perform
this post is for beginners
Link2SD steup on galaxy fit
Copied from A.cid main article from
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1606380
There are a lot of ways and scripts to transfer apps from your internal memory to the sd ext partition, but the most consistent method I found was Link2sd.
This method works across all roms (rooted stock and custom, both) that I’ve tried, even on all variations of CyanogenMod7 (CM7) as well as on ICS CM9, and is very easy to setup and use.
However, if a custom rom already has DarkTremor's a2sd (a2sdgui app will be present) or any similar script, then DO NOT configure them.
for example: Creeds v3 has a2sdgui, and if i want to use Link2sd, then after flashing Creeds, i SHOULD NOT run a2sdgui, and directly install (and configure) Link2sd...if you run/configure a2sdgui, then it will clash with the working of Link2sd.
Similarly, if any custom rom has any memory hack already implemented, then you cannot use Link2sd...
Steps to setup Link2sd:
• Download Link2sd from Play Store (it’s a free app).
• After it gets installed, run it, and allow root access.
• You will get a message to select the format of your sd partition, select “ext3”.
• Link2sd will then automatically create mount scripts that it requires to work, and will then tell you to reboot your phone.
• Do a proper reboot, and not a ‘hot reboot’.
• After rebooting, open up Link2sd, press menu then select “settings”.
• Select/check the options “automatically link newly installed applications to sd”, “auto link notification”, “relink lib files at boot” (and “fast scroll”, if you want).
• For “install location” option, select “internal”.
• Then go to “auto link settings” and select/check all the three options (you can skip/ unselect “link dalvik-cache file” if you wish)
• Done
Now, every new app that you will install will automatically be moved to your sd ext partition.
Link2sd is also an excellent (and fast loading) app manager, with which you can freeze, uninstall, re-install…though you can move only user apps to sd-ext partition.
Also, there is no point in having your entire phone memory empty, so you probably should unlink the dex (dalvik cache) of your apps. I usually link only the apk and lib files, and leave the dex files unlinked and on the phone storage, so as to avoid any sluggishness in operation., though if your phone memory still fills up, you can link the dex of your rarely-used apps, and leave the dex of important and frequently used apps on the phone storage.
Suppose a custom rom has s2e/app2sd pre-implemented, then after a fresh install, FREEZE the app (rather than uninstall), and then install Link2sd...
Also, if you get error "mount script not created", then choose partition as ext4 (rather than ext3 mentioned below), even though your partition might be ext3...(don't know why this happens with some roms )
In some custom Roms Link2sd doesn't mount sd-ext partition even after selecting correct type of partition in that case try to select other types whether they are working or not
Like in Chocobread v3.2 it worked after selecting partition as ext4
Plz view this thread if you are still facing any problem
Go through this thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1698813
What happens when we install a new app??
I'm not a developer but this is what I experienced
/data directory is the space which is shown as Internal Storage in phone
/system directory has nothing to do with this internal storage
when we install a new app then it during the installation process three things happens
1.it creates an apk file in /data/app
2.creates an .dex file in /data/dalvik-cache
3.creates one folder in /data/data
when we move apps to sd that apk file moved to sd storage in
.android secure folder and creates an .asec file there
so basically that .dex file and data files are responsible for eating our internal space and for the apps which can't be moved to sd that apk file is also responsible.
we can't use widgets if app is on sd storage.
so in order to use widgets we have to move back to internal storage.
this is where Link2sd helps us
link2sd links selected files to sd-ext partition and for system it still appears in internal storage but it's not there actually.
While for system apps
.apk files remains in /system/app
only .dex files are in data/data directory
we can use widgets of system apps even apk files are not in /data/app directory
so it is recommended that if you want to use widget of the app but you don't want it on internal space(as it is using much more space while it is in internal memory)
here is the solution
create an apk file for that app using any backup app
then move that file to /system/app
change the permissions to rw-r--r--
for this simply see the permissions of any other system app and apply same here
to system
Simply partition your sd card via cwm.. U can get as much internal space as u want..
amn_grg said:
Simply partition your sd card via cwm.. U can get as much internal space as u want..
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Let consider your post now tell me how to install 100 apps having size more than 500 mb
Without using link2sd or a2sd or any simliar app
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Nikhil_G said:
Let consider your post now tell me how to install 100 apps having size more than 500 mb
Without using link2sd or a2sd or any simliar app
Sent from my GT-S5670 using xda premium
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By symlinking apps manually, one by one...:beer:
Possible - yes
Feasible - no
Everything is possible bro!
Typed using a small touchscreen
a.cid said:
By symlinking apps manually, one by one...:beer:
Possible - yes
Feasible - no
Everything is possible bro!
Typed using a small touchscreen
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Yeah right...
Informative Thread
amn_grg said:
Simply partition your sd card via cwm.. U can get as much internal space as u want..
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can you detail the procedure please.
vikrant prabhakar said:
can you detail the procedure please.
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partition ur sd card through cm recovery then install s2e from play store now all cm7 rom come with pre install s2e script .
Another way is to use terminal emulator .
Download terminal emulator from the PlayStore and then run the following codes:
Code:
su
*grant/allow superuser permissions*
Code:
pm set-Install-Location 2
exit
exit
Note: sometimes if you get an error you may have to run
Code:
pm setInstallLocation 2
if it fails.
All this does is it allows moving many apps that aren't normally movable to the SD card. After running these codes you should be able to move apps to the SD card via Settings>Apps.
This code also sets the default location for apps to install into as the SD card.
What i do for more internal memory..!
Partitioning your sd card is an option. But if you have a sd card of less storage then this option is ruled out. I use a 2gb sd card and partitioning it is not very feasible for me. so...
1. If I'm on a stock gingerbread ROM i use this script http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2303856 .
(I dont use it very often. Only if necessary.) And i odex the ROM if it is de-odexed by using http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2303856 Universal Odex Script by MatrixDJ96. Odexing works very well!!! :good:
2. For a custom ROM not many modifications are needed. I just remove the unwanted apps using Link2SD. :good:
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Hello,
With the limited space on Optimus One I decided to try out Link2SD app. I was able to partition my SD card and Link2SD created the script. After reboot I tried linking some of my apps to SD (EasyMoney, Solid Explorer Beta2, Swype Installer and Swype). The first app (Solid Explorer) linked the app file, and delvic cache fine. Every app after that game me error: "Failure. mkdir failed for /data/sdext2/dalvic-cache, File Exists". Also, when I filter it to show only the linked apps even the first app isn't listed.
If I move only the app file it is successful, but every app force closes. Rebooting the phone simply forgets that I even had the applications installed (even after quick reboot). Finally removing the link does absolutely nothing. My guess is that the app never properly linked apps in the first place resulting in the app going into a 'limbo'. Now I have used some space in my SD partition and can't use the app or reclaim the space.
I am new to all this, but am researching what my fault is. Can someone point to what am I doing wrong? How do I get link2SD to simply move my apps to the partition to free up my internal space.
In a nutshell:
1. First app successfully moved, but link2SD still shows no apps are listed. Subsequent apps cannot be moved since dalvic-cache folder (or file) already exists).
2.. Moving only the app data results in FC. Rebooting results apps disappearing with no way to reclaim the used space.
How did you partition your SD card, and how is it formatted? Any other partitions on the card?
The SD card currently has two FAT32 partitions, both set as primary. Partitioned is using Minitool Partition Wizard.
Typically, the 2nd partition is formatted as ext2/3/4. If for some reason you need both partitions to be FAT, there's a setting in link2sd where you can specify that the 2nd partition is FAT. This is important because link2sd makes a script which is run when you boot up your phone, which mounts the partitions appropriately.
sorry if Out Of topic.
but anyone can tell me.
how to use link2sd.,.?
btw i'am using PARANOIDROID custom rom now.
SaveeOztra said:
sorry if Out Of topic.
but anyone can tell me.
how to use link2sd.,.?
btw i'am using PARANOIDROID custom rom now.
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If you have second partition on SD the Link2SD moves apps to sd-ext.
When starting the first time, make sure to select the correct filesystem. CWM makes ext4 I think..
If you are already by that with incorrect partition, go Options=>More=>Recreate mount scripts.
I recommend to activate Auto Link in settings to have no need to worry about apps being linked.
I think that's all what you need, if you are basic. I have done that too.
In this article I will be describing the usage of Link2SD most effectively for android devices running 2.2 or higher or Custom ROMs.
[Note: Your Device MUST be Rooted and have Link2SD installed with a partitioned SD Card. If not Rooted, you may visit my page on Rooting and Partitioning using the link.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=37849627#post37849627
Rooting and Partitioning is Universal and can be done almost all the Android Devices using the same way but by using only the right update.zip meant for the particular Device.
Have you installed Link2SD after doing partition, but still are not able to free up enough space? The reason for this problem is that even after you link the application to SD, some portion of the app, remains on the Internal Memory. These files are called DEX files which occupy space in the Dalvik cache of the Internal Memory.
In this Guide I will be teaching you how to move most of the portion of the Application to the SD Card.
There are basically two types of apps. First those which phone memory only, i.e. can’t be moved to external storage without using third party applications. Such as WhatsApp, widgets, Anti-Viruses etc. To move these apps, Simply Select the app and Create Link. Then tick all the three options of Link Apk file, Link Dalvik-Cache files and Link Lib files. Now these apps will be moved to the partitioned storage without affecting their working. (Only a small portion may remain on the Internal memory which cannot be moved and is necessary for the proper working of app.)
The second category is of the apps which can be moved to SD. But Sometimes the problem with these applications is that not the whole part of the Application is stored on the SD card. Some portion remains on the internal storage which maybe annoying because even after Linking these apps nothing happens, instead they occupy even more space on the internal memory.
Now let us begin with the procedure.
1. Install Link2SD.
2. Open Link to SD. Filter the apps which are on Phone Memory only.
3. Select them all and Link them to SD using Create Link. Remember to tick all the 3 options- Link apk files, Link Dalvik (DEX) files & Link Lib files before creating the Link. This should free a lot of space.
4. Now Filter the apps on SD cards. Sort them in the order of Dex Size
5. You will find the culprit apps accused of stealing your precious internal storage.
6. The Dex Size indicates the size the app has been occupying on the internal storage.
7. Now Multi-Select the apps (5-10 at a time, because the whole apps will be moved to internal memory first before being transferred to the SD Card.), Select Actions -> Create Link. Select only Link Dalvik-cache files.
8. First the applications will be moved to SD, then Linked. It will take a minute or so.
9. After they are linked, It will take some time before it shows free internal storage.
10. Similarly do the same for all the other apps which acquire considerable amount of space.
By this method, you will get a lot of free space.
Want to free up even more?
Almost all the devices come with pre-installed Bloat ware, i.e. programs that are hardly use but occupy unnecessary space on the phone memory. Moving them to SD is a good option.
IMPORTANT: Do not uninstall or move system apps which are important for proper functioning of the system. You may end up damaging your device. It is recommended to make a backup of Current ROM using CWM.
The following system apps have been removed by me which do not cause any instability to the system but free up a lot of space.
1. Quickoffice
2. Email
3 Google Maps
If you use these apps, you may consider another option, i.e. converting these apps to user apps. This won’t affect in the functioning of the programs.
1. Select the app in Link2SD.
2. From options, select convert to user app.
3. Now the app will be moved to SD card but will occupy space on internal Memory.
4. Follow the above instructions of Link Dalvik-Cache and moving to SD using App2SD.
5. You are done! You must have freed a lot of space. Now you may start installing New Apps without giving a thought about your internal storage!
You can also free some more space( if occupied) by the following Methods:
1. Clearing the App Cache using App2SD or Link2SD.
2. Clearing the Dalvik-Cache using Link2SD. Link2SD->Options->more->Clear Dalvik Cache.
HIT THANKS IF MY POST HELPED YOU
Remember: Some apps may stop functioning or may Force Close. To fix this problem Re-install the app using Link2SD. :good::highfive:
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Actually, this procedure filled my internal storage not freed it :/
Mahmoud Ezzat said:
Actually, this procedure filled my internal storage not freed it :/
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Yeah! I can see why.
You must have done something wrong. Follow the procedure correctly.
I did
zaeemsheikh said:
Yeah! I can see why.
You must have done something wrong. Follow the procedure correctly.
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I'm sure I did follow it correctly, I also rebooted to clear any cached fake storage, but it didn't do me any good.
Thanks anyway.
Mahmoud Ezzat said:
I'm sure I did follow it correctly, I also rebooted to clear any cached fake storage, but it didn't do me any good.
Thanks anyway.
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I've noticed that moving via apps2sd uses internal for dex and libs, they have to be linked in order to save space.
Go to linked, multiselect and choose create links.I have to do this lately after every reboot as it leaves some files unlinked and some uninstalled alltogether!.
I got problem after move installed apps when i create link for it. The apps cannot open and when i remove link, the apps still can't open.
Please find the solution for it.
data to sd?
is it possible to link data to sd? i can't install anything else on my phone because the data partition is full.
yudroid said:
is it possible to link data to sd? i can't install anything else on my phone because the data partition is full.
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Link those huge data files? Yes you can. Use directory bind / folder mount.
Paradox ST21i
Thanks. I followed the steps but unfortunately the apps still occupy space on the internal memory. e.g. I have 3 apps -
1. Google Play services
2. Titanium backup
3. Maps
After creating a link, these apps still show up on internal memory using 12.25 MB, 12.92MB and 8.28 MB memory respectively. No effect at all. I have followed the exact steps. If i move them to SD card, it frees up some space but i believe that is not what is recommended?
Need someone's help to fix it. I have searched internet and they all talk about the same steps but does not seems to work. My phone is samsung ace S5830.
angarg said:
Thanks. I followed the steps but unfortunately the apps still occupy space on the internal memory. e.g. I have 3 apps -
1. Google Play services
2. Titanium backup
3. Maps
After creating a link, these apps still show up on internal memory using 12.25 MB, 12.92MB and 8.28 MB memory respectively. No effect at all. I have followed the exact steps. If i move them to SD card, it frees up some space but i believe that is not what is recommended?
Need someone's help to fix it. I have searched internet and they all talk about the same steps but does not seems to work. My phone is samsung ace S5830.
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with titanium integrate them in system memory
apk stays on phone memory
I've observed if I link only the Dex files, the apks stay on the internal memory instead of sd card. I could find them in /data/apk folder. Is this normal, or am I doing something wrong? :fingers-crossed: :silly:
I have rooted my Micromax A 57 and installed custom ROM, the system is working fine, but the only issue is that, I am unable to download apps from Playstore as my cache memory shows only 15% free, I tried link2sd with extended partition, but am unable to clear the cache, before rooting it was something 90% free.
Can some one help me out
Thanks & Regards
Nilesh
Yes it works
it freed my phone from 68 to 258
awesome
Truly awesome idea zaeem
Moving the dex files work.
And if using backup sw, kindly uncheck the auto link option from link2sd. As manually moving frees more space
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Link2SD Method & Problem Fixes
I've tried this method twice. I've got it working somewhat.
For the guy who said it took up his space, you've got to go into Link2SD & set the path correctly to your EXT4 2nd SD card partition. For example mine was '/storage/sdext2' for the EXT4 partiton and '/storage/extSDCard' for the fat32/exfat or whatever.
It will move some apps, but my problem is this. When I try to move "System Apps" or even some regular apps like SoundForge that said unmovable for some reason. It would disappear on reboot. I did the "Create/re-create bootup scripts" the "quick reboot user interface" all that. Out of almost 200 apps it said only 42 were moveable...they'll all show up but the whole purpose is to remove bloatware & stuff too that you may still want to use sometime via ur SD cards 2nd EXT4 partition.
After flashing a new ROM on my Note 2 SGH-T889 I was told to erase my partitions & re-partition. I've tried that still with no luck. I still can't move apps like "SoundForge" listed as unmovable without it disappearing on Reboot.
I've set SuperSU to allow su/root on boot. It mounts the ext4 correctly, still can't for the life of me get it working fully. I'm using the Ditto DN3 Hybrid S5/Note 3 ROM.
Do you guys know if maybe I have to install another Kernel or something for this to work?
I haven't found a solution to get the apps to stop disappearing on Reboot yet. Any help would be great on that note!!!
Thanks guys, & good luck!
khayjake/kminor
I'm getting "Android is upgrading: Optimizing apps X of X" when I link, everytime it boots. What should I do to avoid this?
link2sd problem
I have phone Micromax A116 after installing link2sd and creating 2nd partition of ext2 and i am trying to create link it shows remove link even though i have not created link
Some apps just stop responding after I linked it to SD Card, any guide to fix it? @zaeemsheikh
thesims2customs said:
Some apps just stop responding after I linked it to SD Card, any guide to fix it? @zaeemsheikh
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Try playing with the combination of what you link.
In my case, unlinking internal data (or just linking internal data) solved the issue.
I have some app in /data/app folder and only there? Some apps are simply not there. Why is this? Can I move the /data/app folder? I want to free some disk space.
Phpdna said:
I have some app in /data/app folder and only there? Some apps are simply not there. Why is this? Can I move the /data/app folder? I want to free some disk space.
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Some apks are in /data/app and some are in /system/app.
Remove the ones that are unecessary to free up disk space and remove the respective dex file the dalvik-cache for the app.
Edit: Be careful to not remove required applications packages as you might cause instability or boot-loops among other issues. (A.K.A I'm not responsible for any of your problems)
No, you cannot move the folder.
However you could try https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.buak.Link2SD or My favorite: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.spazedog.mounts2sd
O.k. I know that I also tried mount2sd but it left my mobile unusuable. It doesn't explain why there is this /data/app folder. Some apks isn't there. For example downloaded apks sometimes install in /data/app and sometimes not. Can I move the apks from /data/app to system/app? Can it work? Is it possible it has to do with the search path? When I add /data/app to the search path can it work?
Phpdna said:
O.k. I know that I also tried mount2sd but it left my mobile unusuable. It doesn't explain why there is this /data/app folder. Some apks isn't there. For example downloaded apks sometimes install in /data/app and sometimes not. Can I move the apks from /data/app to system/app? Can it work? Is it possible it has to do with the search path? When I add /data/app to the search path can it work?
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Depending on your phone its partitioning might allow you to free space on your data partition by copying apps from data to system (depending on if they have separate partitions in your phones memory). One drawback is that you will be unable to remove the apps using normal app management. It also might be the case that updates are not installed for those 'system' apps or the updates are installed in the data folder again. For samsung the /system/ partition is mounted read only so for those i'm quite positive that updates will not be placed in the system partition.
The 'easiest' solution to your storageproblem is using some kind of link2sd or mount2sd (the latter including a separate partition on your SD). Be careful choosing the right script because many are old and outdated and might fail. Also you will be unable to switch sd-cards because you cannot easily unmount the app partition and if you remove the sd without unmounting it you have a big risk of damaging the filesystem (been there done that :crying
My best experience back when i had to use a mount2sd script was with this app: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.spazedog.mounts2sd
In the app description you find a quite clear list of requirements for your phone to use the app effective.
P.S. for the mount2sd app it is my recommendation to move it to /system/app because if it is in /data/app and your data is moved to your SD and for some reason the startup (init.d) script fails you will be unable to use Mount2SD because it was not loaded from sd. Moving it to system/app ensures you that it is available even if the startup script failed.
Qaatloz said:
Depending on your phone its partitioning might allow you to free space on your data partition by copying apps from data to system (depending on if they have separate partitions in your phones memory). One drawback is that you will be unable to remove the apps using normal app management. It also might be the case that updates are not installed for those 'system' apps or the updates are installed in the data folder again. For samsung the /system/ partition is mounted read only so for those i'm quite positive that updates will not be placed in the system partition.
The 'easiest' solution to your storageproblem is using some kind of link2sd or mount2sd (the latter including a separate partition on your SD). Be careful choosing the right script because many are old and outdated and might fail. Also you will be unable to switch sd-cards because you cannot easily unmount the app partition and if you remove the sd without unmounting it you have a big risk of damaging the filesystem (been there done that :crying
My best experience back when i had to use a mount2sd script was with this app: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.spazedog.mounts2sd
In the app description you find a quite clear list of requirements for your phone to use the app effective.
P.S. for the mount2sd app it is my recommendation to move it to /system/app because if it is in /data/app and your data is moved to your SD and for some reason the startup (init.d) script fails you will be unable to use Mount2SD because it was not loaded from sd. Moving it to system/app ensures you that it is available even if the startup script failed.
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I'm not going to try the app from spazdog again it left my mobile unusable and the uninstall was not easy. So,the apk can moved to system/app? Good to know, I find a solution to my problem because I moved the apk's to my sdcard. BTW. the problem was that moved apks are not in /data/app!!! Only the other apk's are in /data/app.... I wonder if I'm the only one? My next question is why is some apk's not moveable? It could help a lot of people to free disk space but some apks can't be move (with normal effort). Thanks for reading.
First why:
When I got this phone I was disappointed with fact that primary storage isn't switchable and free user data space is approximately 2.2 GB. Which means that all application data goes to internal storage so it is impossible to use apps like Need for Speed, Navigation app, ShowBox and others. I believe you all find that annoying.
After I saw @Dhruvit Pokharna topic I started to poke a little bit over XDA and I noticed that this was done before ( back in 2012 ) and with various Samsung phones. So I decided to change and adapt script for our phone. Original script was created by @mattiadj from whom I still waiting for permission to change script and to publish it. But I'am going to do it anyway.
What the script do:
It swipe internal sd (/storage/sdcard0) with external micro sd (/storage/extSdCard) and viceversa.
"With this you can use default internal sd only for app storage and the external sd to store all apps resource and all others stuff"
required:
- root
- custom recovery
- kernel with init.d support
- BusyBox-v1.23.0-Stericson
- swap_intsd2extsdcard_SM-G355HN
How to and why:
Before installing swap if you moved some apps to sd move it back to phone to avoid conflict of course.
1. Root your phone first
2. Install custom recovery *(here or here)
3. Make a backup. Just in case of zombie attack *
4. Install kernel with init.d support *(here or here)
5. Install BusyBox-v1.23.0-Stericson.zip (flashable provided below )
6. Install swap_intsd2extsdcard_SM-G355HN.zip (flashable provided below)
7. Why * because you have choice
That's it. Your external sd is internal now and you can enjoy your big internal memory.
If you want to reverse it simply go to /system/etc/init.d delete 11extsd2internalsd and reboot your phone.
credits
@mattiadj and @mike1986.
Some screenshot just for you to see switch and mount points:
man help me.
i have some huge games, wild blood, modern combat 3.
i use the gl to sd to link the data,obb in sd.
and
what should i do to these data,obb in sd to flash the int2ext?
edit: can i use that in 355m?
Grindher said:
man help me.
i have some huge games, wild blood, modern combat 3.
i use the gl to sd to link the data,obb in sd.
and
what should i do to these data,obb in sd to flash the int2ext?
edit: can i use that in 355m?
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Tutotial is simple. Step by step.
I don't see reason why you can't use this if your Phone has same spec as mine .
Check with root explorer following :
/storage/sdcard0
/storage/extSdCard
/dev/block/vold/179:129
If this is it you're good to go..
And for your existing game data just copy it after at proper place
Here is whole script:
mount -o remount,rw /
mount -t vfat -o umask=0000 /dev/block/vold/179:129 /storage/sdcard0
sleep 30
mount -o bind /data/media /storage/extSdCard
chmod 777 /mnt/extSdCard
sleep 10
chown 1023:1023 /storage/extSdCard
chown 1000:1000 /storage/sdcard0
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please help my. I cant install any apk whith is not from play store. why.? when I try to instal any apk it shows just " not installed " and manage files trought any file mananger is almost impossible to understand where is right place for files which I looking for.
for example where it install games trought play store.?
I done all step by step without any issue. all things instals, flashes very well.
and without these problems all worked good..
thanks for helping and sory for my very bad english..
rihards23 said:
please help my. I cant install any apk whith is not from play store. why.? afret I try to instal any apk it shows just " not installed " and manage files trought any file mananger is almost impossible to understand where is right place for files which I looking for.
for example where it install games trought play store.?
I done all step by step without any issue. all things instals, flashes very well.
and without these problems all worked good..
thanks for helping and sory for my very bad english..
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Install applications from play store goes to default internal memory without problem.
When you have downloaded apk from some other site only way for now is to copy it to /data/app than change permission and owner and install it from there. I still didn't figured it out why is that only way for download and backuped apks.
Regarding data app I think you mean what was asked in second post. If you used link2sd or some similar app after swaping just check are data and obb are stored under folder /Android in your external SD so that you could use your saved apps resources.
Y300-0100 said:
Install applications from play store goes to default internal memory without problem.
When you have downloaded apk from some other site only way for now is to copy it to /data/app than change permission and owner and install it from there. I still didn't figured it out why is that only way for download and backuped apks.
Regarding data app I think you mean what was asked in second post. If you used link2sd or some similar app after swaping just check are data and obb are stored under folder /Android in your external SD so that you could use your saved apps resources.
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Maybe this video will clarify procedure because my English terminology is not good.
http://youtu.be/TrlEz-R6uMA
Y300-0100 said:
Install applications from play store goes to default internal memory without problem.
When you have downloaded apk from some other site only way for now is to copy it to /data/app than change permission and owner and install it from there. I still didn't figured it out why is that only way for download and backuped apks.
Regarding data app I think you mean what was asked in second post. If you used link2sd or some similar app after swaping just check are data and obb are stored under folder /Android in your external SD so that you could use your saved apps resources.
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thanks alot man..:victory:
now I instal apk withot problem.
Thanks bro for your awesome work.:good:
Hi!
File Commander shows the swap (a lot of memory as device memory) and a little amount (the internal, as sd card memory), but when I get into app administration it only shows the small amount of memory as the avaible for applications, I've tried downloading some apps after the process just to see if that amount was static but it keeps going down with every app, so I guess it isn't working, or only games and apps which use large amounts of memory are saved at the external storage?
Edit: I can't neither nstall apps directl from the storage, just from the play store.
Thanks! :good:
Korelev said:
Hi!
File Commander shows the swap (a lot of memory as device memory) and a little amount (the internal, as sd card memory), but when I get into app administration it only shows the small amount of memory as the avaible for applications, I've tried downloading some apps after the process just to see if that amount was static but it keeps going down with every app, so I guess it isn't working, or only games and apps which use large amounts of memory are saved at the external storage?
Edit: I can't neither nstall apps directl from the storage, just from the play store.
Thanks! :good:
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Aps must be install in real internal sd card. U got 2.2 GB.
All aplication data ( data and obb ) goes to micro SD card.
Procedure how to install non play store app 2 post up and video tutorial is also up.
Y300-0100 said:
Aps must be install in real internal sd card. U got 2.2 GB.
All aplication data ( data and obb ) goes to micro SD card.
Procedure how to install non play store app 2 post up and video tutorial is also up.
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I see, just installed a game and it's working, thanks!
I found something, I don't know if it is a bug or me doing something wrong, any app that messes with the identity of the phone doesn't seems to work. I've tried with "Tablet Metrics" module with the xposed framework and Rom toolbox lite, also doesn't work changing the device id.
Thanks alot. I love this
I have a trouble
I have 32GB card. Made all as it says in instruction.
But the problem is now when i connect phone via usb to pc its says - Card 2,18GB, Phone - 29.3GB.
But in phone its show's like phone memory 4GB, card - 2,18GB.
Isnt phone memory should be 29.3GB or something like that?
Help please!
artb91 said:
I have a trouble
I have 32GB card. Made all as it says in instruction.
But the problem is now when i connect phone via usb to pc its says - Card 2,18GB, Phone - 29.3GB.
But in phone its show's like phone memory 4GB, card - 2,18GB.
Isnt phone memory should be 29.3GB or something like that?
Help please!
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Answer to the trouble is in title. If you want to revert it go to /system/etc/init.d and delete 11ext2int.
Y300-0100 said:
Answer to the trouble is in title. If you want to revert it go to /system/etc/init.d and delete 11ext2int.
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Well, i already did it, ty Revert works very good
But i wanted to know what i can make wrong. I mean i did everything as it wrote in title. But maybe such fail was already corrected by some user.
And also free space was the same for card and phone memory. i mean if free memory on phone is 200mb, then on sd card its also 200mb.
artb91 said:
Well, i already did it, ty Revert works very good
But i wanted to know what i can make wrong. I mean i did everything as it wrote in title. But maybe such fail was already corrected by some user.
And also free space was the same for card and phone memory. i mean if free memory on phone is 200mb, then on sd card its also 200mb.
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If you looking in settings storage you will see that. It's the way it is because I couldn't swap whole data partition. I only swap extSdCard with legacy sdcard0 or internal memory. Swapping mmcblk0p22 with mmcblk1p1 wouldn't work because p22 is fst ext4 and p1 is vfat.
Can I use this mod to my Samsung galaxy Core 2 SM-G355H??
harold1603 said:
Can I use this mod to my Samsung galaxy Core 2 SM-G355H??
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Check with root explorer following :
/storage/sdcard0
/storage/extSdCard
/dev/block/vold/179:129
If this is it you're good to go..
Y300-0100 said:
Check with root explorer following :
/storage/sdcard0
/storage/extSdCard
/dev/block/vold/179:129
If this is it you're good to go..
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thanks for the reply sir
I dont have 179:129 on the vold folder or maybe i cant see this because im not rooted
but yes I have the following only the 179:129 dosent show on the /dev/block/vold
is this a file or folder? the 179:129
Thanks Y300-0100
:good::good::good:
how can use it on core i8262 please??
app installisation error
Y300-0100 said:
First why:
When I got this phone I was disappointed with fact that primary storage isn't switchable and free user data space is approximately 2.2 GB. Which means that all application data goes to internal storage so it is impossible to use apps like Need for Speed, Navigation app, ShowBox and others. I believe you all find that annoying.
After I saw @Dhruvit Pokharna topic I started to poke a little bit over XDA and I noticed that this was done before ( back in 2012 ) and with various Samsung phones. So I decided to change and adapt script for our phone. Original script was created by @mattiadj from whom I still waiting for permission to change script and to publish it. But I'am going to do it anyway.
What the script do:
It swipe internal sd (/storage/sdcard0) with external micro sd (/storage/extSdCard) and viceversa.
"With this you can use default internal sd only for app storage and the external sd to store all apps resource and all others stuff"
required:
- root
- custom recovery
- kernel with init.d support
- BusyBox-v1.23.0-Stericson
- swap_intsd2extsdcard_SM-G355HN
How to and why:
Before installing swap if you moved some apps to sd move it back to phone to avoid conflict of course.
1. Root your phone first
2. Install custom recovery *(here or here)
3. Make a backup. Just in case of zombie attack *
4. Install kernel with init.d support *(here or here)
5. Install BusyBox-v1.23.0-Stericson.zip (flashable provided below )
6. Install swap_intsd2extsdcard_SM-G355HN.zip (flashable provided below)
7. Why * because you have choice
That's it. Your external sd is internal now and you can enjoy your big internal memory.
If you want to reverse it simply go to /system/etc/init.d delete 11extsd2internalsd and reboot your phone.
credits
@mattiadj and @mike1986.
Some screenshot just for you to see switch and mount points:
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I followed the whole procedure, and internal is swiped to external sd bt when i tried to install any app it says app not installed will ypu plz fix the script to directly install any app so we dont hav to put apk into ./data/app .. thanks
Increase space for apps, the end of " Insufficient Storage Available" in device ...
Hi!
I have a new post with a better and functional solution here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/ascend-g6/general/send-apps-to-sd-card-avoid-low-storage-t3344880
Any one that try it, please let me know how it goes with you.
sd card
hello the mobile does not recognize my sdcard of 16gb after I make a ext4 partition of 6 gb and a fat32 partition of 10gb. Any suggestion?
lalahamid said:
hello the mobile does not recognize my sdcard of 16gb after I make a ext4 partition of 6 gb and a fat32 partition of 10gb. Any suggestion?
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How do you made it?
Both partitions must primary.
The pv or phone cant see ext4 partition, only after mounted and in data
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persona78 said:
How do you made it?
Both partitions must primary.
The pc or phone cant see ext4 partition, only after mounted and in data
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mount partition
I have made both partitions as primary and then followed your instructions. When I execute link2sd after installing from sdcard it asks to choose the format for the second partition of the sdcard. then I select fat32 an reboot.
after following your instructions the apps are beeing installed to the ext2 folder (also to the app folder).
But when I check the phones internal memory, it shows a decrease of space, after installing an app.
The Settings only show the phones internal memory an the one fat32 partition of the external sdcard. but nor the ext4 partition?
lalahamid said:
I have made both partitions as primary and then followed your instructions. When I execute link2sd after installing from sdcard it asks to choose the format for the second partition of the sdcard. then I select fat32 an reboot.
after following your instructions the apps are beeing installed to the ext2 folder (also to the app folder).
But when I check the phones internal memory, it shows a decrease of space, after installing an app.
The Settings only show the phones internal memory an the one fat32 partition of the external sdcard. but nor the ext4 partition?
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Noooo!
When asks to choose the format for the second partition of the sdcard you must select EXT4 than reboot. Still the same you had created with mini partition tool, but he need to recreate to create the mount script to.
That's why it fails.
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persona78 said:
Noooo!
When asks to choose the format for the second partition of the sdcard you must select EXT4 than reboot. Still the same you had created with mini partition tool, but he need to recreate to create the mount script to.
That's why it fails.
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I also tried with ext4 and rebootin but then it still doesnt mount. I have to repeat the mounting process again with link2sd but it doesnt mount. I did not find init.d file.
Do I have to make any setting changes while creating a ext4 partition?
lalahamid said:
I also tried with ext4 and rebootin but then it still doesnt mount. I have to repeat the mounting process again with link2sd but it doesnt mount. I did not find init.d file.
Do I have to make any setting changes while creating a ext4 partition?
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If you don't have the file or folder you can created, create a folder and must have 755 permission.
You need that folder....
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Installing apps
Hello,
untill now this method worked really great. I followed all the steps and everything went fine. Now the time has come to check if it works, I downloaded some app in de playstore, but whenever it's done installing my phone reboots instantly. Does anyone know how this comes?
thanks in advance
berenvacht said:
Hello,
untill now this method worked really great. I followed all the steps and everything went fine. Now the time has come to check if it works, I downloaded some app in de playstore, but whenever it's done installing my phone reboots instantly. Does anyone know how this comes?
thanks in advance
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Hi!
This is a light version. Has missing some permissions ( fixed ) and busybox tools ... :/ ( fixed to )
It create a full root WITH option to send your apps to sd card automatically!
How?
Because it create a funtional init.d folder in system/etc where you can put your own scripts to start on boot, giving you full control from your ROM/phone and if you have a ext4 partition in sd card ( 3 GB that's enough ), it will send your apps to sd card releasing storage.
LTE device have a default 2GB /data storage for apps and user definitions, phone call, etc. 3G device is worse!!!
So for a LTE device, 3GB from sd partition + 2GB from data partition = 5GB!
To show you why don´t need more, i have at this momente 61 app in /data/app ( in sd ext4 partition ) that fill 750MB - > 61 apps!!!
If you have a LTE device and your /data partiton is resized you can push a litle the size from external partition to 4GB ( that's enough ), im still trying to find a good size for external partition.
Why don´t need a bigger size?
Because there are file that still inside data partition, in /data/data and dalvik-cache, that still filling up data partition... you can´t take them all ...
3G devices need to be rooted with SuperSu zip first ( i don´t know way ) ... im a LTE user.
UPDATE-Kinguser-3.4.0-Modded_V2.zip
https://mega.nz/#!HoZniaSC
Key:
!tmmKUs-lnmAJo0Y4rcvxgZjYgsath0iTDBUYa7-T3YE
And this video shows how ROM works with a external ext4 partition in sd card what means that all apps go to sd card and let internal storage free:
https://youtu.be/7st6838_aAg
Use it only if you need it. Is your option.
I hope this helps you.
is when is installing? When start doing this?!
persona78 said:
Can you explan it better?!
is when is installing? When start doing this?!
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I created a shortcut sdext2 and renamed it to app, after i renamed the originally app to _app. directly after completing the process, I wanted to test if it worked. So I started downloading some apps. When it's done installing the app it reboots my phone. When its rebooted the app is not installed on my phone.
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berenvacht said:
I created a shortcut sdext2 and renamed it to app, after i renamed the originally app to _app. directly after completing the process, I wanted to test if it worked. So I started downloading some apps. When it's done installing the app it reboots my phone. When its rebooted the app is not installed on my phone.
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Also when I create the shortcut sdext2, the shortcut has other permissions, should I change these permissions to the permissions of the 'original' app folder?
Step by Step
berenvacht said:
I created a shortcut sdext2 and renamed it to app, after i renamed the originally app to _app. directly after completing the process, I wanted to test if it worked. So I started downloading some apps. When it's done installing the app it reboots my phone. When its rebooted the app is not installed on my phone.
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Also when I create the shortcut sdext2, the shortcut has other permissions, should I change these permissions to the permissions of the 'original' app folder?
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See if you miss same thing:
need root
Need to have the ext4 partiton in sd card ( i use mini partition tool for windows)
Do backup from your data, apps, contacts, msg, etc, with default app in phone to restore after factory reset
download Root browser and link2sd from Google play, go to data app look for it (Root Browser: black folder with a android pirate and Link2 sd: Blue sd card icon) and copy to sd card
do factory reset but in inicial settings DON´T ACTIVATE GOOGLE ACCOUNT turn all connection off.
install Root Browser and link2sd from sd card
execute link2sd to mount ext4 partition from sd card, reboot
execute Root Browser, go to data a rename app folder to _app
look for sdext2 and create a short cut and paste in the same place, rename it app, reboot
activate Google account, now all should be working fine.
you will noticed that link2sd and root browser are missing, is because they are in _app and that folder is no longer in use, the apps can be deleted. Don´t install link2sd again, only root browser if you need it.
Tell me if you understand it
persona78 said:
See if you miss same thing:
need root
Need to have the ext4 partiton in sd card ( i use mini partition tool for windows)
Do backup from your data, apps, contacts, msg, etc, with default app in phone to restore after factory reset
download Root browser and link2sd from Google play, go to data app look for it (Root Browser: black folder with a android pirate and Link2 sd: Blue sd card icon) and copy to sd card
do factory reset but in inicial settings DON´T ACTIVATE GOOGLE ACCOUNT turn all connection off.
install Root Browser and link2sd from sd card
execute link2sd to mount ext4 partition from sd card, reboot
execute Root Browser, go to data a rename app folder to _app
look for sdext2 and create a short cut and paste in the same place, rename it app, reboot
activate Google account, now all should be working fine.
you will noticed that link2sd and root browser are missing, is because they are in _app and that folder is no longer in use, the apps can be deleted. Don´t install link2sd again, only root browser if you need it.
Tell me if you understand it
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I followed all steps again, but still the same problem. The strange thing is that the whole method works fine, except installing the apps. It's like my phone doesn't accept me using a ext4 partition instead of the 'original app'. Maybe it's because of a software restriction android uses in their operating systems... I have no clue at all. I will keep searching the internet, as soon as find something I will post it here.
You should definitely change the permissions too. However this method seems convenient, it will reduce the lifetime of your sd card and you will risk data loss. I think the repartition script is better.
The time life still the same, only the apk goes to sd card.
So is like any other file, like mp3 for example, it writes the file (apk ) , than only reads when need it to load in RAM ( I think you know that all the work is in RAM ). The apps lib files and dalvik-cache still in data partition.
If you do a factory reset the apps still gonna be there, you don't loose them, only need to re-create the process in phone, reboot and they will automatically installed.
This and the resize of data partition will make you a huge amount of data storage, i have 8,5Gb for data storage ....
Hi!
I re-edit the main post with a functional solution.
lalahamid said:
hello the mobile does not recognize my sdcard of 16gb after I make a ext4 partition of 6 gb and a fat32 partition of 10gb. Any suggestion?
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try this option, this works but was tested in 4.4.2 ROM
http://forum.xda-developers.com/ascend-g6/general/send-apps-to-sd-card-avoid-low-storage-t3344880
Hi!
Diferent version from KingUser root zip.
It create a full root WITH option to send your apps to sd card automatically!
How?
Because it create a funtional init.d folder in system/etc where you can put your own scripts to start on boot, giving you full control from your ROM/phone and if you have a ext4 partition in sd card ( 3 GB that's enough ), it will send your apps to sd card releasing storage.
LTE device have a default 2GB /data storage for apps and user definitions, phone call, etc. 3G device is worse!!!
So for a LTE device, 3GB from sd partition + 2GB from data partition = 5GB!
To show you why don´t need more, i have at this momente 61 app in /data/app ( in sd ext4 partition ) that fill 750MB - > 61 apps!!!
If you have a LTE device and your /data partiton is resized you can push a litle the size from external partition to 4GB ( that's enough ), im still trying to find a good size for external partition.
Why don´t need a bigger size?
Because there are file that still inside data partition, in /data/data and dalvik-cache, that still filling up data partition... you can´t take them all ...
3G devices need to be rooted with SuperSu zip first ( i don´t know way ) ... im a LTE user.
UPDATE-Kinguser-3.4.0-Modded_V2.zip
https://mega.nz/#!HoZniaSC
Key:
!tmmKUs-lnmAJo0Y4rcvxgZjYgsath0iTDBUYa7-T3YE
And this video shows how ROM works with a external ext4 partition in sd card what means that all apps go to sd card and let internal storage free:
https://youtu.be/7st6838_aAg
Use it only if you need it. Is your option.
I hope this helps you.