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hi
im trying to root my samsung galaxy 7 plus
i have followed all of the steps,
Im stuck at recovery mode, after copying root.zip to sd card, run in recovery mode,
I get this error when trying to run uodate from external card/storage
"E:failed to mount sdcard (no such file or directory)"
Yeah i heard that i need to install and new partition and overwright sd data, turns out i need to be rooted to be able to do that
How can i do this without rooting?
If anyone has a salution to my probleme please pm me and post in this forum
christiaan47 said:
hi
im trying to root my samsung galaxy 7 plus
i have followed all of the steps,
Im stuck at recovery mode, after copying root.zip to sd card, run in recovery mode,
I get this error when trying to run uodate from external card/storage
"E:failed to mount sdcard (no such file or directory)"
Yeah i heard that i need to install and new partition and overwright sd data, turns out i need to be rooted to be able to do that
How can i do this without rooting?
If anyone has a salution to my probleme please pm me and post in this forum
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You should use the CWM 6.0.1.0 version. Also, the best idea is to use a secondary SD card, not the internal storage. You will notice that in the recovery, the option names are wrong. The one that says "external" is actually your internal storage.
hi
robyr said:
You should use the CWM 6.0.1.0 version. Also, the best idea is to use a secondary SD card, not the internal storage. You will notice that in the recovery, the option names are wrong. The one that says "external" is actually your internal storage.
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Oh okay thanks, but i only have a option for external, btw can i charge my phone in recovery mode
You need to copy it to the external card if you're staying stock, either in /extstorages or /emmc, depending on hc or ics. Sdcard is your internal partition
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ringnutz said:
You need to copy it to the external card if you're staying stock, either in /extstorages or /emmc, depending on hc or ics. Sdcard is your internal partition
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Yes i copied to root/extstorages, the problem is it still doesnt pick up my sdcard
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im goning to try and use the SuperOneClick app
Wtf? Here r tutorials everywhere....
Use mobile odin(rename to recovery.img) or heimdall to flash cwm 6.0.1.0 from aorth. Then use cwm to get root.
Sent from my GT-P6200 using xda app-developers app
Rooting Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus GT-P6200
Here is what worked for me. I got a lot of help from a lot of people on this site, so I want to share the knowledge.
I downloaded two files (which are attached to this post).
Put both files on your EXTERNAL SD CARD. If you don't have one, get one.
Boot into recovery mode. To do this, shut off your tablet and then press the power and volume up button at the same time. When you see the Samsung logo, let go of the power button only. When you see the next graphic with the android you can let go of the volume button. You should be in recovery mode now.
Use your volume up/down button to highlight 'apply update from external storage' Press power to select
Use your volume up/down button to highlight cwm.zip and press the power button to select it
** When cwm appears DO NOT use the volume +/- buttons anymore. Instead use the touch screen to do the rest of the procedure
In CWM use your finger to choose 'install zip from sd card'
Now, (not sure why) use your finger to tap 'choose zip from internal sd card'
Use your finger to scroll down until you see the root.zip file that you copied to your sd card and tap it
From here, you're good to go. I have no idea why I had to choose the option to choose zip from INTERNAL sd card, especially since I didn't do so. But, regardless, this worked for me. I installed Superuser and Titanium Backup without a problem.
I hope this helps you. I am by no means an expert at anything Android, but this site did go a long way with helping me out. I hope I was able to do the same for others.
One thing I did not understand is why, when I was asking for help with rooting my tablet, people suggested I use Mobile Odin. Mobile Odin requires the tablet be rooted to use it, so using Mobile Odin to root isn't possible unless I am misunderstanding something.
Edit: Now I am embarrassed. I just found this, after the fact.
You're almost there!
christiaan47 said:
Oh okay thanks, but i only have a option for external, btw can i charge my phone in recovery mode
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I got confused with that too, but I succeeded:
Sorry, Christiaan, but YES, there on the bottom you will find INTERNAL CARD too.
When you choose INTERNAL CARD, in fact it uses you SD CARD.
After choosing INTERNAL CARD, you will see your SD CARD folders. Then you will be able to root it!
go ahead, man!
hi all,
i have no problem in following the guide.... its very simple.
BUT still i get the message (( E:failed to mount sdcard (no such file or directory) ))
i did copy the 2 files "root" & "CWM"..... this is how i did copy them, correct me if am wrong please
1- plug my PG-6200 with Usb to PC
2- the auto window open showing 2 icons ..... "Card" and "Tablet"
3- drag the 2 files into "card"
4- unplug the tablet
5- switch off tablet
6- volume up + power buttons till in recovery mode
7- select apply from external
8- then i get the message in red (( E:failed to mount sdcard (no such file or directory) ))
i dont know where am going wrong with this !!
hasson28 said:
7- select apply from external
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Select "apply from internal"
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I'm install cm10 nightless on 21e
Now, after 2 days, in statrus bar i have a message about not enough space...
In settings > device > memory > first internal storage i see that used 82Mb from 0.98Gb, and other cards also have many free space...
With this problem applications random shutdowns, and other errors...
I'm try to format /cache and dalvic, not helped...
I'm can't find solution for this problem... Any ideas?
...sorry for my english
snakelair said:
I'm install cm10 nightless on 21e
Now, after 2 days, in statrus bar i have a message about not enough space...
In settings > device > memory > first internal storage i see that used 82Mb from 0.98Gb, and other cards also have many free space...
With this problem applications random shutdowns, and other errors...
I'm try to format /cache and dalvic, not helped...
I'm can't find solution for this problem... Any ideas?
...sorry for my english
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hmm... did you try a factory reset ??
OS_Hacking said:
hmm... did you try a factory reset ??
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Don't want to do a factory reset... But if i not found solution i do this.
snakelair said:
Don't want to do a factory reset... But if i not found solution i do this.
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backup your data with ' My backup root ' or 'Titanium backup' or any other apps and then do a factory reset . then restore it
every app will back to your phone :good:
OS_Hacking said:
backup your data with ' My backup root ' or 'Titanium backup' or any other apps and then do a factory reset . then restore it
every app will back to your phone :good:
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Can't install this applications because not enough space I'm going to wipe...
I have the same problem, on pacman its not using the proper memory card to save stuff on and after using Google maps navigation It was full after an hour....maybe something to do with the SD cards having different names??? Either way it makes it useless if you actually use your phone
paulharrison123 said:
I have the same problem, on pacman its not using the proper memory card to save stuff on and after using Google maps navigation It was full after an hour....maybe something to do with the SD cards having different names??? Either way it makes it useless if you actually use your phone
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After wipe all works properly...
Before wipe i'm install and use only Yandex Mapx (rus), this navigation program has maps cache on memory card but always before works properly...
snakelair said:
After wipe all works properly...
Before wipe i'm install and use only Yandex Mapx (rus), this navigation program has maps cache on memory card but always before works properly...
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Sadly that does not work for me done another factory reset and is still just using the internal system for Google maps
snakelair said:
After wipe all works properly...
Before wipe i'm install and use only Yandex Mapx (rus), this navigation program has maps cache on memory card but always before works properly...
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Sadly that does not work for me done another factory reset and is still just using the internal system for Google maps
paulharrison123 said:
I have the same problem, on pacman its not using the proper memory card to save stuff on and after using Google maps navigation It was full after an hour....maybe something to do with the SD cards having different names??? Either way it makes it useless if you actually use your phone
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About the EXT SD card . Open "my file" and look at the top you will see "storage" button . Click it and you will see the EXT SD card named as "sdcard1"
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OS_Hacking said:
About the EXT SD card . Open "my file" and look at the top you will see "storage" button . Click it and you will see the EXT SD card named as "sdcard1"
Sent From My P920 (ICS ported)
Hit Thanks Button If I Helped
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Yep, thankyou I know how to browse the memory however that isnt the problem - The problem is the Gapps such as maps / navigation downloads on the fly when navigating, it fills the internal 1gb system partition in about 1-2 hours (tested twice yesterday on the way to and back from seeing Greg Davies (comedian) in Blackpool with a factory reset in the way.
It does however seem that this is a very common flaw / feature whichever way you look at it for CM10 and LG devices, if you use Root Browser / Astro / whatever, you can see that there is a mnt/sdcard which is part of the 1gb system partition, if you then look at storage/sdcard0 or storage/sdcard1 thats the problem - the apps are defaulting to the mnt/sdcard instead of storage/sdcard0 so the phone might as well be a 1gb internal memory as opposed to 8gb.
I have got ROM toolbox and used it to transfer maps over to the larger SDcard to see if this fixes it but I will have to wait and see when i go for a drive later.
I have also come across this and will try it out:
""How do I use the external SD-Card as the internal memory (swap SD-Cards)?""
Edit the 'vold.fstab' file on your phone under 'system/etc/' and change the lines to:
Code:
dev_mount sdcard /storage/sdcard0 auto /devices/platform/sdhci-tegra.2/mmc_host/mmc1
dev_mount emmc /storage/sdcard1 9 /devices/platform/sdhci-tegra.3/mmc_host/mmc0
Obviously this is for a different phone so dont change that - but i imagine it will be something similar.
Doesnt work, makes having CM10 in any form 100% completley pointless unless you dont actually download anything to your phone - I simply cannot believe I am the only one having this problem or not being happy about it, I presume there is some easy fix or setting that will aloow the correct use of an internal SD card?
Any advice would be appreciated - at this moment I cant even install FIFA as thats all my space gone - even in ROMToolbox - select in apps2sd where the default save location is and it still puts it on the 1gb system partition.
And now again not enough space... I'm enable nightless update check and perform 2 update download, i think that it fill space mabey cache?
How i can show size of folders in internal card? Default file browser not show it...
Use ADB to check the /system? Since that's what it is most likely nagging about, or if you are still able ES file manager or something with root access.
You could always use the shell to make symlinks from directories to prevent some of the apps from saving stuff where it shouldn't. But I'm almost assuming that your log files are filling up fast and thus are causing the issues.
FINALLY!
GPS log ****s in /data/gps/log, size of this dir is 770Mb...
Solution:
1) Run: "Terminal emulator"
2) Type: "su" and press enter
3) Type: "cd /data/gps/log" and press enter
4) Type: "rm *" and press enter
If you whant to see size of logs Type: "du" and press enter after step 3
snakelair said:
FINALLY!
GPS log ****s in /data/gps/log, size of this dir is 770Mb...
Solution:
1) Run: "Terminal emulator"
2) Type: "su" and press enter
3) Type: "cd /data/gps/log" and press enter
4) Type: "rm *" and press enter
If you whant to see size of logs Type: "du" and press enter after step 3
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I'm Having the same problem as you guys. I Had this on JellyBam 4.2 and on Paranoid 2.57.1. There's any way to block GPS Log from filling all my internal storage?
fabioascoelho said:
I'm Having the same problem as you guys. I Had this on JellyBam 4.2 and on Paranoid 2.57.1. There's any way to block GPS Log from filling all my internal storage?
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You can use this Script, found here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=37286856&postcount=1180
and execute it with smanager after each boot or net change.
It does not block, but deletes it automatically.
first of all all the tools and steps in this post is not mine . i had tried to bring all these things in to one thread
note:first thing first ,follow the steps from A,B,.....D
A-rooting
1-download framroot
2-install framroot
3-open framroot
4-u have to select install supersu
5-then select gandalf exploit wait for few seconds a pop up message comes sucess ..........
6-do nothing the phone will reboot itself when the phone turns on u will see super su is installed and u have ur xperia m rooted
note: some time ur phone will b rooted with the first attempt but i had tried these steps 3 times to get rooted my xperia m for the first time first time . but some time u will get rooted ur phone with single attempt so dont worry
B-busybox
1-download busybox
2-install busybox and open it wait for some time and grand super su request
3-wait for some time busybox loads tweaks after loading completes there is a install button on bottom left corner click install then choose normal
4-busy box installs tweaks after compleation of installation sucess popup message comes
5-installation of busy box is sucessfull
note:some time the phone will reboot in between the busybox installation dont worry follow from the 3rd steps. this is because of the system folder read write error
C-reboot fix (sucessfull system read/write)
1-download reboot fix.rar
2-unrar it on ur pc
3-turn on usb debugging on ur phone and connect to ur pc(sony pc companion should b installed in ur pc)
4-run supersu.bat
5-follow the instructions on the pc screen
note:without sucessful busybox installation the reboot fix will not work try these reboot fix steps several times if u r not sucessful
D-swapping internal memory
1-download extsd2internalsd_xz.txt and scriptmanager
2-install scriptmanager
3-copy the .txt file to /data folder
4-open scriptmanager and select browse as root and grand supersu permissions
5-navigate to /data folder on scriptmanager and long press the extsd2internal_xz.txt and select open As... then select Script/Executable
6-then select su and boot and select save
7-suddenly the .txt file will turn to yellow colour turn off ur phone annd turn on u will see a swapped internal to external sd
note:if the reboot fix is not sucessful ur phone will constantly reboot after the 7th step then u have to uninstall the script manager to solve this
this is how i done all these thanks for all the all orginal developers who found these tweaks
you better post this guide on http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=259 section, mate
nice guide anyway, thanks
This is how a guide should be. Will try out soon enough to report problems, if any.
monster.kancut said:
you better post this guide on http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=259 section, mate
nice guide anyway, thanks
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Your link is broken
Storage!!!!!!
It show
my internal storage is same as sd card
i.e.Internal 2.05 gb - sd 2.05gb
my sd card is 16gb class 4
look the screenshot!!!!!!
Follow the steps as a,b,c,d
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jinishpv said:
Follow the steps as a,b,c,d
Sent from my C5302 using xda premium
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still not working!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Works Fine!!
Hey,
Thanks a lot. :good::laugh: It works perfectly. Just wanted to know if the apps I installed need to be kept installed (eg. smanager) or can they be uninstalled after it is swapped?
Thanks in advance
Shashank
shshnk said:
Hey,
Thanks a lot. :good::laugh: It works perfectly. Just wanted to know if the apps I installed need to be kept installed (eg. smanager) or can they be uninstalled after it is swapped?
Thanks in advance
Shashank
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Done rooting n installed busy box in xbin.....instlled pipm my rom n instld init.d support....phone reboots continiously after sony logo plz hlp!!!!
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can we have recovery on our devices
master_boy_dn said:
can we have recovery on our devices
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Yeah . we can ... but its nt easy .. needa compile from source, coz cnt find stock recovery image in here!
Steps 1-3 worker great but can't get step 4 to work whatever I do. Anyone else had this??
Sent from my C1905 using xda app-developers app
7lucky7 said:
Steps 1-3 worker great but can't get step 4 to work whatever I do. Anyone else had this??
Sent from my C1905 using xda app-developers app
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Ok so it finally worked after a few attempts. Do i need to uninstall all my apps and re-install them to get them on the 'external sd' as my 2gb partition is still full
Can we partition the SD card so that some of it appears as external storage and allows apps such as app2sd to move the data stored on the internal storage to move to external storage and free up space that way instead??
Sent from my C1905 using xda app-developers app
What is bootfix for?
help! xperia c1905 swap sdcard error
7lucky7 said:
Can we partition the SD card so that some of it appears as external storage and allows apps such as app2sd to move the data stored on the internal storage to move to external storage and free up space that way instead??
Sent from my C1905 using xda app-developers app
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i also follow all steps A-D and attempt many times, at last it should be fully successed.run sciptmanager also work.
i open ES file explorer to check sdcard has been swaped. sdcard0=>external sd 16Gb card and sdcard1=>internal 2Gb.
i use link2sd to move some apps to my sdcard 16Gb, but an Warning occurred: "App2SD is not supported by ur device. becoz ur device has a primary external storage which is emulated form the internal storage. You can link the app in order to move its files to ur SD card."
so i cant move my apps to my sdcard 16Gb. what happen and why?
anybody know whats wrong ???
Plz help me out that problem. thx....
foxy2k said:
i also follow all steps A-D and attempt many times, at last it should be fully successed.run sciptmanager also work.
i open ES file explorer to check sdcard has been swaped. sdcard0=>external sd 16Gb card and sdcard1=>internal 2Gb.
i use link2sd to move some apps to my sdcard 16Gb, but an Warning occurred: "App2SD is not supported by ur device. becoz ur device has a primary external storage which is emulated form the internal storage. You can link the app in order to move its files to ur SD card."
so i cant move my apps to my sdcard 16Gb. what happen and why?
anybody know whats wrong ???
Plz help me out that problem. thx....
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C25 said:
It show
my internal storage is same as sd card
i.e.Internal 2.05 gb - sd 2.05gb
my sd card is 16gb class 4
look the screenshot!!!!!!
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just try this one if working for anyone?(reboot many times to see)
my storage changes after every reboot.
Anyone know what new features will be available on the next firmware update?? Will they reconfigure the storage settings to show move apps to SD?? Anything else known??
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Sony Xperia M
Hey Guys,
I have bought Sony Xperia M phone yesterday and I found out that we need to root for moving apps to SD card,
Please tell what should be done after rooting in order to the move the apps to SD card.
Please help!!!!!!!!
xperia M c1905 rooted but fail2 move apps2 sd
bought two week. rooted and system r/w fixed. also swap internal sd and external sd.
but not work move apps to sd under android 4.1.2 jelly bean.
is it bugs for ics and jelly bean with this?
i checked xperia system emulated internal sd to "/data/media" not to partition.
any idea create one partition then remount the sd with this partition can solve the problem?
any body help!!!!
do v downgrade to gingerbread? so v can move Apps to SD huh?
Anybody that can confirm I can root the Xperia M C1905 model with the latest .67 firmware wth framaroot 1.6.0?
I have a HISENSE HS-U970
Phone look good, but here is the problem out of the 4GB internal storage , there is only 200mb available to install app's , the phone ROM is a mess they have created 3 partition out of the 4GB, and only allow app to be installed on the primary partition which has only 200mb of storage out of the 1GB ,the other partition are reserved for music and photo files. What a way to ruin a phone.....
You cannot move apps to SD card. So severe limitation
I have been scouring the internetfor days for a custom rom which will remove these limitations and allow me to install apps to SD card just like other devices. But i have found none so far
Does someone know a custom rom that i could install to actually enjoy using this phone? i am close to smashing it with a hammer
I am never buying any android Chinese based phone ever..
Appreciate any reply
I remember the days you could ask a questions in this forum and get some answers, these days most posts goes unanswered very sad days.
If your rooted Foldermount would serve you well. A lot of people use Link2sd which I tried but didn't work for me.
muplayer2000 said:
I have a HISENSE HS-U970
Phone look good, but here is the problem out of the 4GB internal storage , there is only 200mb available to install app's , the phone ROM is a mess they have created 3 partition out of the 4GB, and only allow app to be installed on the primary partition which has only 200mb of storage out of the 1GB ,the other partition are reserved for music and photo files. What a way to ruin a phone.....
You cannot move apps to SD card. So severe limitation
I have been scouring the internetfor days for a custom rom which will remove these limitations and allow me to install apps to SD card just like other devices. But i have found none so far
Does someone know a custom rom that i could install to actually enjoy using this phone? i am close to smashing it with a hammer
I am never buying any android Chinese based phone ever..
Appreciate any reply
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Hello, I do not know the update that you can have, but according to which it is it does not allow to go on apps to the SD.
Happen somewhere here if you want and it tries I hope friend solves your problem.
http://www.darksideteam.com/Foro-Otros-m%C3%B3viles
I'm sorry for my English
Link2sd
i think the best solution for your problem is as follows:
(u should have root to perform these steps)
1.download and install Link2sd from google play (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.buak.Link2SD&hl=en)
2.go to the app you want to move to your sd card (u can use the search button)
3.tap "Move to SD card" if that fails and its a system app u can tap actions then select "Convert to user app" then tap "move to sd card"
For CWM and custom ROMs for this device go to this link http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2588130
btw i have the same phone and its great
Ayman El-Qasem said:
i think the best solution for your problem is as follows:
(u should have root to perform these steps)
1.download and install Link2sd from google play (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.buak.Link2SD&hl=en)
2.go to the app you want to move to your sd card (u can use the search button)
3.tap "Move to SD card" if that fails and its a system app u can tap actions then select "Convert to user app" then tap "move to sd card"
For CWM and custom ROMs for this device go to this link http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2588130
btw i have the same phone and its great
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How do you root this phone?
psychomantis11 said:
How do you root this phone?
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Just install an app called Framaroot, and choose one of the options, if one fails, choose the other one.(that's how I rooted my Hisense U970, so it will most probably work for you).
PS: Sorry for the late reply
Hi there
I've got a Sony Xperia C (C2305) and it's got a constant problem with disk space. I have installed a 32GB microSD but many of the app's insist on remaining on the 1GB partition (Device Memory) which now means app's are starting to bloat, etc. and I can't even run updates on app's like Whatsapp or Google+ because it says there's insufficient disk space for the download.
I am optimistic and hopeful that if I root / custom ROM the device I can get some life out of the phone.
When I did the Sony Unlock Bootloader check, my phone says under Service Info / Configuration "Rooting Status: Bootloader unlock allowed: No" which I think means I cannot use the Sony Developer tool to unlock the bootloader but I don't know if this also means it is a hopeless cause entirely.
I'd appreciate any insight into whether it is advisable to root / custom ROM my phone (and if it's even possible, given the above information) and whether or not this will enable me a greater deal of flexibility with installing app's on the SD card? 1GB internal is apparently not enough but if I can (with a custom ROM) move Gmail etc. to the SD card then I don't see any long-term challenges with this fix...
Thanks in advance
Brattex said:
Hi there
I've got a Sony Xperia C (C2305) and it's got a constant problem with disk space. I have installed a 32GB microSD but many of the app's insist on remaining on the 1GB partition (Device Memory) which now means app's are starting to bloat, etc. and I can't even run updates on app's like Whatsapp or Google+ because it says there's insufficient disk space for the download.
I am optimistic and hopeful that if I root / custom ROM the device I can get some life out of the phone.
When I did the Sony Unlock Bootloader check, my phone says under Service Info / Configuration "Rooting Status: Bootloader unlock allowed: No" which I think means I cannot use the Sony Developer tool to unlock the bootloader but I don't know if this also means it is a hopeless cause entirely.
I'd appreciate any insight into whether it is advisable to root / custom ROM my phone (and if it's even possible, given the above information) and whether or not this will enable me a greater deal of flexibility with installing app's on the SD card? 1GB internal is apparently not enough but if I can (with a custom ROM) move Gmail etc. to the SD card then I don't see any long-term challenges with this fix...
Thanks in advance
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Root your device using this guide : CLICK HERE
To solve your Memory problem.
Step 1 : Root Your Device
Step 2 : Install "Link2SD" fom playstore
Step 3 : Open the app (Link2SD) and move all apps from Internal Storage to SD card and the apps that show "updated", long press on them and select "integrate update into system"
Step 4 : Select default application installation directory as SD Card using Link2SD.
iSiddharth said:
Root your device using this guide : CLICK HERE
To solve your Memory problem.
Step 1 : Root Your Device
Step 2 : Install "Link2SD" fom playstore
Step 3 : Open the app (Link2SD) and move all apps from Internal Storage to SD card and the apps that show "updated", long press on them and select "integrate update into system"
Step 4 : Select default application installation directory as SD Card using Link2SD.
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Firstly, I hit the "thanks" button.
Secondly, I just followed this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=59153643&postcount=171 to root and custom ROM my phone - timing was a little off because I'd have preferred to keep my original Sony ROM and run your fix. I may still need to do it now that I've done the new ROM because some app's still refuse to move to SD on their own.
The title of the app implies it creates a link, rather than moves the app - I will look into it though.
Many thanks!
Brattex said:
Firstly, I hit the "thanks" button.
Secondly, I just followed this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=59153643&postcount=171 to root and custom ROM my phone - timing was a little off because I'd have preferred to keep my original Sony ROM and run your fix. I may still need to do it now that I've done the new ROM because some app's still refuse to move to SD on their own.
The title of the app implies it creates a link, rather than moves the app - I will look into it though.
Many thanks!
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The same of app sounds like linking but I use this app and many other people also use this app. It moves any App permanently from your desired location to your desired location.
Just flash this by cwm and your internal memory would become 2gb.
LINK: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BzJt7pK7xZYzMnJyeWxiTHJvcWM/view?usp=sharing&pli=1
iSiddharth said:
Root your device using this guide : CLICK HERE
To solve your Memory problem.
Step 1 : Root Your Device
Step 2 : Install "Link2SD" fom playstore
Step 3 : Open the app (Link2SD) and move all apps from Internal Storage to SD card and the apps that show "updated", long press on them and select "integrate update into system"
Step 4 : Select default application installation directory as SD Card using Link2SD.
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Hi again - sorry for the late response; moved home and had no internet access for ages!!
I find Link2SD cannot move all apps from Internal Storage to SD card... for example:
Google+ tries to move for a while, then it says:
"Failure
pkg: /data/app/
com.google.android.apps.plus-1.apk
Failure
[INSTALL_FAILED_INVALID_INSTALL_LOCATION]"
I find there are several apps (mostly Google apps) that seem to not be able to move to SD Card?
Another example is with Gmail:
If I hit "Link to SD card" it says
Second partition not found
/dev/block/: device not found
Make sure you have two partitions on your SD card and both are primary.
I'm guessing that means I need to partition my SD card but I'm not sure how I should do that for Android (or can I do something silly like use Windows DIsk Management for this) ?
Is it true that some applications just won't allow you to move them to SD card? I find the limited device memory on the Xperia C crippling. I keep running out of memory and can't even install a 16k app and I hardly have anything on there - the major app's like Gmail and Inbox are using up a large chunk of space.
Rsameer said:
Just flash this by cwm and your internal memory would become 2gb.
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Thanks, that sounds like a dream - but forgive me, how is it possible that the internal memory will become 2gb with this flash? You're a junior poster so how can I be sure this is safe to use? Can anyone vouch for this?
I've done some google hunting and it seems legit. but I would just like to be sure
Brattex said:
Hi again - sorry for the late response; moved home and had no internet access for ages!!
I find Link2SD cannot move all apps from Internal Storage to SD card... for example:
Google+ tries to move for a while, then it says:
"Failure
pkg: /data/app/
com.google.android.apps.plus-1.apk
Failure
[INSTALL_FAILED_INVALID_INSTALL_LOCATION]"
I find there are several apps (mostly Google apps) that seem to not be able to move to SD Card?
Another example is with Gmail:
If I hit "Link to SD card" it says
Second partition not found
/dev/block/: device not found
Make sure you have two partitions on your SD card and both are primary.
I'm guessing that means I need to partition my SD card but I'm not sure how I should do that for Android (or can I do something silly like use Windows DIsk Management for this) ?
Is it true that some applications just won't allow you to move them to SD card? I find the limited device memory on the Xperia C crippling. I keep running out of memory and can't even install a 16k app and I hardly have anything on there - the major app's like Gmail and Inbox are using up a large chunk of space.
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Actually, I may have answered my own question by fiddling a bit with Link2SD - there's an option to convert an app (e.g. Google+) to a user app. I am still learning Android but it seems AFAIK that a system app is read-only and in /system/app and that's why it cannot be moved.
So by first following your original advice (@iSiddharth) and selecting the option "Integrate update into system", I think I am now removing the rollback feature of a system app (i.e. it is now a single app instead of a system app plus a separate update). Next, if I convert it to a user app, I can then - after a device reboot - move the app to the SD card (since it is now considered a user app instead of a system app).
At least, I hope my understanding is more or less correct and I'm not messing up my apps!!! I'm leaving all mission critical apps that are in /system where they are in case removing read-only for them could run me into trouble later.
And if I follow this for all of the apps that I need to, I can free up internal memory - AND if that patch / flash from @Rsameer
is legit, I can also get more local memory (+1GB).
maybe this will help you
http://www.informationlord.com/increase-apps-storage-space-of-xperia-c/
Brattex said:
Thanks, that sounds like a dream - but forgive me, how is it possible that the internal memory will become 2gb with this flash? You're a junior poster so how can I be sure this is safe to use? Can anyone vouch for this?
I've done some google hunting and it seems legit. but I would just like to be sure
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Bro it's safe. Don't worry. I do not post something that I haven't tried myself. And here's a screenshot from my xc.
And also anyone whose posts are gr8r than 100 becomes senior member. I don't use xda quite often and post few messages.
Magdy Yassen said:
maybe this will help you
http://www.informationlord.com/increase-apps-storage-space-of-xperia-c/
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Bro informationLord requires surveys nowadays. I am not sure but I think we can't post links with surveys on this site.
Rsameer said:
Bro informationLord requires surveys nowadays. I am not sure but I think we can't post links with surveys on this site.
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I'm trying to help :-/
Flashed but now can't restore
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I'm trying to help :-/
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Rsameer said:
Just flash this by cwm and your internal memory would become 2gb.
LINK: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BzJt7pK7xZYzMnJyeWxiTHJvcWM/view?usp=sharing&pli=1
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Magdy Yassen said:
maybe this will help you
http://www.informationlord.com/increase-apps-storage-space-of-xperia-c/
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Hey guys!
Once again sorry for late reply; just had a baby addition into our new home so I've been kinda busy
@Rsameer @Magdy Yassen I have followed the steps and flashed it but now the new ROM hasn't got Google Account Manager, Settings UI, or CWM any more so I can't figure out how to restore my backup? I'm sitting with the new image but I am stuck?
The steps say
"Once Xperia C starts, then simply turn off the phone and again boot into recovery and restore the backup you created earlier using CWM. By this you will restore all the data you had earlier."
but how do I boot into recovery now?
Brattex said:
Hey guys!
Once again sorry for late reply; just had a baby addition into our new home so I've been kinda busy
@Rsameer @Magdy Yassen I have followed the steps and flashed it but now the new ROM hasn't got Google Account Manager, Settings UI, or CWM any more so I can't figure out how to restore my backup? I'm sitting with the new image but I am stuck?
The steps say
"Once Xperia C starts, then simply turn off the phone and again boot into recovery and restore the backup you created earlier using CWM. By this you will restore all the data you had earlier."
but how do I boot into recovery now?
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Alright, I've worked it out - perhaps a little too hasty in my reply ... the instructions I had said press power and UP button but that wasn't working. I eventually decided to try Power and DOWN button and it worked! I've restored my backup and I am back in business!
Thanks guys - I have successfully merged /sdcard1 and /data together
theres a method
Brattex said:
Hi there
I've got a Sony Xperia C (C2305) and it's got a constant problem with disk space. I have installed a 32GB microSD but many of the app's insist on remaining on the 1GB partition (Device Memory) which now means app's are starting to bloat, etc. and I can't even run updates on app's like Whatsapp or Google+ because it says there's insufficient disk space for the download.
I am optimistic and hopeful that if I root / custom ROM the device I can get some life out of the phone.
When I did the Sony Unlock Bootloader check, my phone says under Service Info / Configuration "Rooting Status: Bootloader unlock allowed: No" which I think means I cannot use the Sony Developer tool to unlock the bootloader but I don't know if this also means it is a hopeless cause entirely.
I'd appreciate any insight into whether it is advisable to root / custom ROM my phone (and if it's even possible, given the above information) and whether or not this will enable me a greater deal of flexibility with installing app's on the SD card? 1GB internal is apparently not enough but if I can (with a custom ROM) move Gmail etc. to the SD card then I don't see any long-term challenges with this fix...
Thanks in advance
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theres a method to increase internal mem of xc
google Increase Internal mem XC