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[Howto] App2sd Step by step

a big part of this new tutorial is not from me, credits go to tot31
New version out !!
Now you can choose if you also want to move the dalvik cache an the /data/data directory to sd (if you have an slow sd-card this will be a bit laggy) (to use this you can now use the update funktion)
and i've added an update funktion and protectet the install function so now you can't install app2sd two times an brick your fimrware
and if this help you you can help/thanks me
If You have an x10 mini (pro) go here :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=804574
The leds on boot are Now working :
blue means:
no proplem with sd card booting normal
purple/voilet means
sdcard malfunktion booting with failsafe
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How To : App2sd on Xperia X10i
Pre Installation.
Root the phone by using z4root ( http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=833953 )
Step 1 : Preparing your micro SD Card.
Please refer to this link ( http://forum.xda-developers.com/wiki/index...rd_partitioning ) on how to prepare your micro sd card.
For better performance I would advise that you use a Class 10 card instead of the original card that comes with the phone because the card is only Class 2 card. For more infomation on speed class rating of sd card please go here -> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Secure_Digital
An excerpt taken from wikipedia :-
The following are the ratings of some currently available cards:
* Class 0 - These cards do not specify performance, which includes all legacy cards prior to class specifications.
* Class 2 - Minimum of 2 MB/s performance. Lowest speed for SDHC cards.
* Class 4 - Minimum of 4 MB/s performance.
* Class 6 - Minimum of 6 MB/s performance.
* Class 10 - Minimum of 10 MB/s performance.
Note : The recommended maximum size of ext2 partition is 1.4GB. I've tried 3GB before and ended up with unstable system and eventually crash the phone. So if you're really greedy since you've bought a 16GB or 32GB card to partition the ext2 more than the recommended size and if your phone is unstable, you've been warn but normaly 1.4 GB are enough
Step 2 : Download the related files.
1. App2sd : see attachment
2. adb shell : see attachment
Step 3 : Enabling USB Debugging mode on you phone.
Go to Settings -> Applications -> Development -> USB Debugging (check this option).
Step 4 : Installing App2sd.
Create a folder name adb in your pc and extract all the files from adb.zip into this folder.
Connect your phone to your pc and mount the sd card. Extract all the file from app2sd2.1.zip to the root of your sd card. Make sure to unmount the sd card before continue the next step.
In your pc open up a dos terminal box by typing cmd in the Search programs and files box.
Type
cd /adb
then type
adb shell
then type
sh /sdcard/app2sd.sh
you'll be presented by this screen...
+________________________________+
|********************************|
|*Welcome To wolfilein's App2sd *|
|*installing script *|
|********************************|
+------------------------------------------+
~this version should be go on any device ~
+___________________+
|********************|
|* Menu *|
|* *|
|*[0] install app2sd *|
|* *|
|*[2] exit *|
|********************|
+-------------------------+
[0]
now just press the enter key & wait.
Important : Make sure to set your phone screen timeout to the max because Superuser will ask for your permission to allow this script to run. If your screen goes blank, you can't see this prompt and the installation will fail.
after a while you'll get this..
busybox is /system/bin/busybox
rm failed for /etc/mount_sd.sh, No such file or directory
+________________________________+
|********************************|
| finished going reboot now |
|********************************|
+-----------------------------------------+
the both messages above doesn't mean that your installation has failed
Finally after a reboot, your phone is ready with app2sd. From now on when you install any applications it will save into your sd card.
Disclaimer : Do this at your own risk. I will not responsible if any injuries or damage occur to you or your phone

Good, But can someone make a more detail guide on step by step to get this done.
Thank you

How to partition the sd card without bootlodaer?
Sorry if this is a noob question.

Wenner said:
How to partition the sd card without bootlodaer?
Sorry if this is a noob question.
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Use a MicroSD reader and a linux system?

No need for card reader, just plug the phone and use parted

i will add some pictures if a have the time

if I understand this correctly, this script essentially creates link to sd card directory, where previously is a directory of apps.
nice trick, but without any failsafes.
I mean, if you remove sd card you are without /data/app/ directory at all!
there should be some failsafe...
method 1:
script at startup checking:
if there is a symbolic link to sdcard? (check attributes of /data/app/ )
if directory is a symbolic link and no data exists inside (for example specific directory/file is not existent) ->point the symbolic link to /data/app2/ directory.
to make it work,
/system/app2 directory should be created:
Code:
busybox cp -a /data/app /data/app2
instead of removing it in your script:
Code:
"rm -r /data/app "
also make some specified light flash on the phone, to warn user that old backup copy is used because of sd card malfunction (i've documented a way to do this in:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/wiki/index.php?title=Xperia_X10#Leds_and_backglight )
for example pink led:
Code:
echo 15 > /sys/class/leds/ledc:rgb1:red/brightness
echo 2 > /sys/class/leds/ledc:rgb1:green/brightness
echo 3 > /sys/class/leds/ledc:rgb1:blue/brightness
method 2:
even better way would be that sd card partition is mounted on every start on system OVER old /data/app/.
this works always in linux - you can mount over non-empty directory without a problem
so, if the sd card is not accessible - dont mount sd card apps directory and like in method 1, flash the led or something, and old apps directory would work without doing anything more
to check:
- does mounting over non-empty directory works also in android?
- what is the way to add startup script init in the system?
(possibly executed from sd card - when no card is visible, the script would not execute, right )
- why there is a 1.4GB limit ? is this a ext2 limit on android ?

yes doun't normaly you don't remove your sdcard

devein said:
- does mounting over non-empty directory works also in android?
- what is the way to add startup script init in the system?
(possibly executed from sd card - when no card is visible, the script would not execute, right )
- why there is a 1.4GB limit ? is this a ext2 limit on android ?
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1. Yes
2. exec your script from either /etc/mount_iso.sh or /system/drm/DxDrm/drm.sh
3. There is no such limit, rather an advised value

So... It works or not?

Can someone post something like the rooting instruction for App2SD?
Eg: Step 1 - Step 2
With all the links to apps required.
That would be a great thread for everyone !
Thank you

if i had the time i make this the folloing days

check this out, i've made partitioning tutorial for windows users:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/wiki/index.php?title=SD_card_partitioning
I will copy any tutorials on X10 wiki at http://forum.xda-developers.com/wiki/index.php?title=Xperia_X10#Fixes.2C_Hints_.26_Tips

I've done all steps but i dont know if it works or not how should i know .....
i installed so many games and app and still 350mb left in device memory
Sent from my X10i using the XDA mobile application powered by Tapatalk

so now i will make/add some screens

hmm
i just keep getting permission denied when it trys to apply apps2sd thru the app2sd.sh i rooted via the one click universal android root

****
I did the commands in the end thru terminal on the device all went well apart from it could not locate busybox which was extracted as stated onto root of sd. The phone restarted and basically will not load past the sonyericsson swirly logo. checked on logcat and its crashing due to being unable to mount applog partition.

So the entire Sdcard need to be format as Ext2 or as mutch as u want , let say around 1 Or 2 GB?
Witch one need to be primary and witch need to be logical?
thx
Sent from my X10i using XDA App

yes you must make a
"second" patition with ext2 wich is a primary partition

androidfanboi said:
I did the commands in the end thru terminal on the device all went well apart from it could not locate busybox which was extracted as stated onto root of sd. The phone restarted and basically will not load past the sonyericsson swirly logo. checked on logcat and its crashing due to being unable to mount applog partition.
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The same story with me....

[SCRIPTS] [HOWTO´S] (untested) app2sd, sd card speed fix script | how to guides |

hi all! im new TF user but i tough i could post here some fixes and scripts that i use on my Samsung galaxy 3 but beaware that i have not tested these but they should work on every device im not responsible for any damage that may occur when you apply these scripts!!
1st there are 3 app2sd scripts
What is App2sd? App2sd is a utility which automatically moves some/all your data partition to your ext sd partition. So, your internal space is partially/not used
Which app2sd version should i choose? As you can see, there are 3 versions: App2sd-v1, App2sd-v2 & App2sd-v3.
Differences in versions App2sd-v1: It is the normal app2sd script. This script moves your /data/app/ & /data/log/ to your sdcard's ext partition. It is very fast but your real internal space will be full if you install many apps. This version is not recommended. App2sd-v2: It is an enchanced version of app2sd, which moves /data/app/, /data/log/ & /data/dalvik-cache/ to your sdcard's ext partition. It is fast and you can install many apps until your internal memory reaches 0mb.. Is is recommended for sdcards class2 - class4. App2sd-v3: It is an ultra enchanced version of app2sd, which is like data2sd, but you won't have so many lag like data2sd. App2sd-v3 moves /data/app/, /data/log/, /data/dalvik-cache/ & /data/data/ to your sdcard's ext partition. Your internal memory won't be used unless you do install so many apps and your sdcard's partition get full! SDcard class6+ is highly recommended! Conlusion: If you have class2 or class4 sdcard use App2sd-v2. If you have class6 sdcard use App2sd-v3.
Requirements You must have a kernel which supports init.d & ext4. And you must have an ext partition in your sdcard. Ext4 is recommended. And last thing... You need android 2.2.
How do i check my sdcard's class? Remove your sdcard from your phone and check if you see a circle with a number. If your dont see anything, you may have a class2 sdcard.
How to partition my sdcard? Download MiniTool Partition Wizard Home Edition 6.0. But make a backup before
How to install the script? Take a nandroid backup. Download it from links below and decompress it to your sd. You can either adb push this script in /system/etc/init.d/ or copy it with root eplorer to /system/etc/init.d/. Type the commands: adb shell (adb only) su mount -o rw,remount /dev/block/stl6 /system chmod 777 /system/etc/init.d/* chown 0.0 /system/etc/init.d/* Then reboot in recovery and do a wipe data/factory reset. All your data will be wiped. From now on some/all of your data (depends on the script version) will be moved to your sd automatically. Before you restore your apps with titanium, go in titanium preferences and select to force restore apps to internal memory. Don't move apps to external!!
Why i see only 200mb as internal? App2sd is invisible You can check your sdcard's ext partition in Titanium Backup.
=> app2sd script v.1
http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=592379&d=1305062488
=>app2sd script v.2
http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=592380&d=1305062488
=> app2sd script v.3
http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=592381&d=1305062488
credits go to KYRILLOS13 who introduced these on SG3!
then there is sd card reading speed fix
How to make it work!
At first it needs root & busybox...
Download the script, choose the cache size you want between 1024, 2048, 3072, 4096 kb! (Recommended size: 2048kb)
Extract the .zip file you downloaded and put the 77sdcardspeedfix in your sdcard.
Run root explorer and move the file in /system/etc/init.d/ (If there is no init.d folder, create one!).
You can also adb push 77sdcardspeedfix /system/etc/init.d/
Run a Terminal Emulator/Adb and type the commands:
Code:
adb shell (if you are using Terminal Emulator, skip this command)
su
chmod 777 /system/etc/init.d/77sdcardspeedfix
chown 0.0 /system/etc/init.d/77sdcardspeedfix
reboot
After that the phone will reboot. You will see that your sdcard reading speed has increased!
thanks for BRAINMASTER who made the script!
more scripts coming soon!!

[HOWTO] get ADB up and running (easy way)
ADB is an acronym for Android Debug Bridge and is a development tool for the Android Mobile Operating System
NOTE this is only for windows!
-open this link --> http://adf.ly/Xfyl wait 5 secs and click upper right corner "skip ads" it will download a program that automaticly installs android sdk (wich includes ADB)
-Open the app, leave the destination as C:\ and click ok/install
-Installing ADB/USB Drivers:
*NOTE* You may need additional (Device Specific) Drivers for your Device!
- Connect your Android Device to your PC using the provided USB Cable or just a plain ole 6-pin to 4-pin usb cable... (I prefer to use one with a ferite core)
- When the new hardware device notification pops-up on your pc point windows to the driver folder we moved to our C-drive(C:\android-sdk-windows\google-usb_driver) and install the adb driver.
** if your having issues with installing ADB drivers read this --> http://dl.dropbox.com/u/20575563/ADB...or_dummies.pdf
-Running ADB from the Command Prompt:
-Windows XP: Select Start or Tap the Windows Key on your Keyboard, select
"Run" and type "CMD" then hit "Enter".
-Windows Vista/Win7: Select Start or Tap the Windows Key on your Keyboard, select the search box on the left and type "cmd" then hit "Enter".
Add the "ADB" directory path as a system variable in windows:
-To do this right-click on "My Computer" and select Properties. Next select the Advanced tab(Advanced Settings in Vista/7) then select Environment Variables.
-Click "New" under System Variables and add the following:
Variable =
Code:
adb
value =
Code:
C:\android-sdk-windows\platform-tools
-Call up your Command Prompt:
Time to start adb
- Open up a Command Prompt Windows
- Type the commands below:
Code:
cd C:\android-sdk-windows\platform-tools
<= press enter
Code:
adb.exe
<= press enter
and voila You will see alot of scripting fly through the command prompt window.
***note! you have to enable usb debugging in --> settings --> applications --> developement --> check usb debugging
tutorial is not made by me, its made by AndroidSamurai. i found it after lot of researching, so i tough i could share it with you!

[HOWTO] edit BUILD.prop
1. open root explorer
2. go to /system, find build.prop, change to read/write mode. open the build.prop in text editor
* change build version: 4th line should say ro.build.display.id=(here you write your build version name), reboot and check build version in "about phone"
* change model number: 15th line should say ro.product.model=(here write your model number ), reboot and check model number in "about phone"
* change firmware version: 8th line should say ro.build.version.release=(here write your firmware version, like 4.x ice cream sandwich), reboot and check firmware version in "about phone"
you can also change different things but ill write a guide of that later
hope you like it!

also reserved for later use

updated how to´s

over 100 views but no replys.... are you there ? if you like these ill provide more scirpts, how to's and fixes

Considering the TF is android 3.x based I assume this is just a typo in the first post "Requirements You must have a kernel which supports init.d & ext4. And you must have an ext partition in your sdcard. Ext4 is recommended. And last thing... You need android 2.2."
Thanks for the post

1 question:
WHY use app2sd on a device with 16gb of internal storage?

DroidRevenge said:
1 question:
WHY use app2sd on a device with 16gb of internal storage?
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well, maybe you have 16gb of music and you wnt to have somegames too : D

jazux said:
well, maybe you have 16gb of music and you wnt to have somegames too : D
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Why not put the music on the microsd card instead? Then you wouldnt need apps2sd.

stuntdouble said:
Why not put the music on the microsd card instead? Then you wouldnt need apps2sd.
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true.. well the script is there if someone wants it

jazux said:
true.. well the script is there if someone wants it
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Ehhh....just a couple notes about the "speed fix" at least. First, it's easy enough to test using hdparm. Second, none of those scripts will work for the external card because that's not where the readahead knob is located. Third, the only script that will work is one that would be exceptionally ill advised to use. The scripts writing to .../vold/179:0 or mmcblk0 adjust the readahead for all of the mmc0 partitions, ie, /system, /cache, /data, etc. If you set readahead to some obscene value, you'll certainly end up thrashing data as you do all sorts of unnecessary readahead. (ie, you readahead on a file, you don't use the section of data which was read ahead, it gets flushed from memory, you readahead on another file, don't use it, it gets flushed from memory, etc, etc.)
Fourth, I actually did test this when I first got my Transformer, and the difference is read speeds was only about 1.5% for a readahead value at the default 128kB or 2048kB for either the internal or my external class 10. YMMV.
edit - Please update the op so we don't keep spreading bad information.

Waste Thread
lol don't you think this thread is crap and it should be deleted

jazux said:
true.. well the script is there if someone wants it
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But does it work with android 3.2??? or only 2.2?

stuntdouble said:
Why not put the music on the microsd card instead? Then you wouldnt need apps2sd.
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because some reason the stock music player and many other music player dont even read music on the microsd card.
Add the fact we are starting to get large games that has gigabyte worth of data to download(shadowgun)

victorythagr8 said:
because some reason the stock music player and many other music player dont even read music on the microsd card.
Add the fact we are starting to get large games that has gigabyte worth of data to download(shadowgun)
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What are you talking about? The stock music app absolutely DOES read music off the microSD. I don't keep any music on the internal SD.

You guys are arguing over a several month old thread that someone necroed.

philburkhardt said:
What are you talking about? The stock music app absolutely DOES read music off the microSD. I don't keep any music on the internal SD.
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i confirm it,i have msic on sdcard and gb of gameplay files on internal memory from the day that i buy transformer,half summer!

Jazux thanks so much you rule
Sent from my Transformer TF101G using Tapatalk

[Workaround/Mod]Download Large Apps From Market(Over 25MB)(CM7/MIUI/STOCK)(Cache2SD).

I had a problem recently when trying to download SummitX Snowboarding (49.7 MB) from the Android Market. Did try several methods like Apps2SD, Wipe Cache, dalvik, etc. But none of them could solve my problem. DID A LOT OF SEARCHING and found the method that worked for me. So i thought i could share it with you guys.
P.S.- I am not an advanced user of android. I just did some searching around and found this script. Therefore, i cannot provide any further assistance or answer your advanced queries
Things you will need -
1. Terminal Emulator.
2. Root Access.
Lets Start -
1. Install and open terminal emulator (if you don't see the keyboard, press menu and then toggle soft keyboard on).
2. Type 'su' (without quotes). and grant the application superuser permission. After giving it permission, type 'su' again (because the permission was denied on the first time).
3. Now You Have 2 options. Click on the one you want and then get back to the OP -
Option 1 :- Use External memory card for cache, if you don't want to use internal memory. But the downloads will/may fail if the SDcard gets removed. Not recommended.
Option 2 :- Use the internal memory card for cache, if you are already using external memory card (CM7 Users) for your apps and don't want to waste any more space. Recommended.
4. If you didn't receive any error, its now done !! Be sure to type 'exit' and close the terminal (just to be on safer side).
5. Reboot the phone (Although it works without rebooting, its better to reboot just to let the cache partition take effect).
6. Download large games without any trouble.
NOTE - I have Not Used SDCard Swap mod yet. So i don't know the path of the internal and external memory card in that mod. If someone can tell me the location of internal and external sdcard in that mod, i will surely make the mod to work with SDCard Swap Mod.
I have personally tested it on MIUI and CM7. MIUI's SDcard mounting is same as Stock, so i guess it would work with stock.
I think this method would work for every Rom and even on any phone. I may be wrong
Credits -
I don't know who is the author of Original script because i just searched it like crazy and can't find the link to the post in the mess. If i find, i will surely add it to the OP.

this should be stickied
thanks

Tried and worked flawlessly. Great find.
PS: I cancelled the download after few bars as i am out of wifi. But it's downloading..
Thanks.

After typing mkdir /mnt/sdcard/cache-download in terminal emulator it shows me error like this mkdir /mnt/sdcard/cache-download: not found

sharp87 said:
After typing mkdir /mnt/sdcard/cache-download in terminal emulator it shows me error like this mkdir /mnt/sdcard/cache-download: not found
it is better you can use Int-Ext SD CARD swap mod
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Are you on MIUI or CM7 ??
Strange error. From what i know, mkdir is used for creating a new directory. I suppose you are either using CM7 (which already has swap mod built in, i suppose) or the SD Card swap mod.
I'll try to make correct script for every rom and add it to the OP. Although its gonna be tough for me untill i don't sort out my confusion between sdcard and external_sd

Use External Memory for Cache Partition.
Method 1 : Use external memory for cache partition.
Type this in Terminal Emulator -
For MIUI/Stock Users -
Code:
mkdir /mnt/sdcard/external_sd/cache-download
cd /sdcard/external_sd/cache-download
mkdir download
rm -rf /cache/download
ln -s /mnt/sdcard/external_sd/cache-download/download /cache/download
For CM7 Users -
Code:
cd /cache/
rm -R download
mkdir /mnt/sdcard/cache-download
ln -s /mnt/sdcard/cache-download download
Note - Be sure to hit enter After every line.
Go Back to OP.

Use Internal Memory for Cache Partition.
Method 2 : Use internal memory for cache partition.
Type this in Terminal Emulator -
For MIUI/Stock Users -
Code:
mkdir /mnt/sdcard/cache-download
cd /sdcard/cache-download
mkdir download
rm -rf /cache/download
ln -s /mnt/sdcard/cache-download/download /cache/download
For CM7 Users -
Code:
cd /cache/
rm -R download
mkdir /mnt/emmc/cache-download
ln -s /mnt/emmc/cache-download download
Note - Be sure to hit enter After every line.
Go Back to OP.

thankkkkkkkkkkks *___* finally i was able to download WMW DDDDD
just one question:
in miui external and internal are swapped, so if I use internal script cache goes to sd card, isn't it?

Siso93 said:
thankkkkkkkkkkks *___* finally i was able to download WMW DDDDD
just one question:
in miui external and internal are swapped, so if I use internal script cache goes to sd card, isn't it?
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I am running MIUI v8 and the SD cards aren't swapped in it by default.
If you are running miui with no sd-card swap mod of any sort, the cache will go into the desired place (in this case, internal memory). But if you are using sd-card swap mod (i don't know if it exists in MIUI), the cache will go into external sd card.
EDIT - My bad, the sd card swap mod is there for MIUI. If you use it, the methods would work the opposite way. Internal for external, external for internal.

Man,
This is great! Thank you!
Sent from my HTC Desire using xda premium

how to do this for cm 10? looks like asphalt 7 can't be downloaded, it stays stuck in downloading

[Script] swapconf - swap config

Description:
A small command line tool to create, delete, enable or disable swap file on sdcard and autostart swap file or partition on boot (zRam (compcache) is configured through system Settings))
Features:
- Automatic detection of partitions and files: if you do not have a dedicated swap partition, script uses swapping to file - first on sd-ext and if that one does not exist then it swaps to sdcard. Swap partition takes precedence over files. This should work no matter if you have or do not have ext partition (for app2ext) on sd card.
- create and delete swap file - you can test different sizes without rebooting
- ability to start and stop swapping where ever it may be configured: biggest advantage of this is that you can stop swap if you have it on your /sdcard so you can use mass storage mode. Also, you can test various sizes for swap files or how your system works when swap is disabled, without need for a reboot
- misc. activities: view status of swap partition/files and status of memory
Usage:
Code:
Disable startup: swapconf 0 -> disables startup script
Enable startup: swapconf 1 -> enables startup script
Create swap file: swapconf mkf size_in_MB -> creates swap file of specified size (e.g. swapconf mkf 30 for 30MB swap file)
Remove swap file: swapconf rmf -> removes previously created swap file
Start swap: swapconf start p|f -> starts swapping to partition (p) or file (f)
Stop swap: swapconf stop -> stops swapping whereever it may be started
View swap status: swapconf status -> view status of swaps and memory
NOTE: Enabling both swapping to partition and to file is not supported.
If you have a dedicated swap partition on sdcard it will be used if enabled. Otherwise you need to configure swap file.
The attachment is OpenRecovery flashable update zip. Simply apply update.
Startup script should persist across new ROM updates until you do a factory reset (wipe data)
Feedback is welcome
Changes for version 0.2:
- relocated script from /data/local/bin to /system/bin: if your terminal app does not export /data/local/bin to PATH that should not be an issue anymore. Script should still persist across ROM updates [thanks to kabaldan for the tips ], startup script should persist until you do a factory reset (or you delete/disable it ).
- reworked script commands: previously you were not able to create swap file without enabling startup script
- improved partitions detection
- fixed a bug where you could not stop swapping to file if zRam was active
- mics. fixes and cleanups
Changes for version 0.2b:
- fixed backup of swapconf script during ROM upgrade on CM10
Notes:
- script will not persist when changing different ROM versions, e.g. from CM7 to CM10
- kabaldan and Skrilax_CZ have informed me that it is a bad idea to have active swap on sdcard's FAT32 partition unless there is an app that will disable swapping when the sd card is going to be mounted to PC. So far, the only issue I have noticed is that you can not mount USB mass storage mode until you turn off swap so I left that possibility enabled. The choice is yours (btw., it uses fat32 partition only if you have no dedicated swap partition or ext partition).

Thanks a lot for the info.

Bravo mrvek!
"Svaka cast!"
Sent from my Milestone using xda app-developers app

Great piece of swap tool! Great jobs mrVek!
in my case i can't directly cmd 'swapconf status' as shown in your screenshot, but have to cmd 'sh swapconf status' than the script run...
Thank you anyway, save me lots of time.

@arttree: that's odd. I haven't had such issues. Do other commands have the same issue? What rom are you using?
That seems like a permissions problem, execute perm. maybe missing. I'll look into it. You can try to chmod 755 /data/local/bin/swapconf to see if it'll help.

/data/local/bin/swapconf permision is 755. i installed/flashed it using update-OR-swapconf.zip you posted in 1st post.
anyway other than execute using "sh", everything work fine, even after reboot my MS, swap partition detected automatically.

Do you have /data/local/bin in your PATH? Or you always navigate to /data/local/bin?
Try this:
echo $PATH
To see if /data/local/bin exists in your path, if not then:
export PATH= $PATH:/data/local/bin
after that you wont need "sh" or "./" before swapconf (and you will be able to execute swapconf cmd from everywhere)...
Remember that this is not permanent PATH export, you need to do that everytime, as mrvek guided me, in terminal's settings there is an option to execute some commands on console startup (similar to .bash_profile) and you should put there "export PATH= $PATH:/data/local/bin" so you don't have to do that every time on console startup.
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great tips! It work! Thanks.

Little problem:
$ su
# swapconf 1
[[: /dev/block/mmcblk0p1: unknown operand
Created configuration.
Enabled startup script.
#
Seems like the script thinks that mmcblk0p1 is swap - but that's my ext-partition...
My swap is mmcblk0p2
But it seems like I'm misinterpreting this error, am I not?
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Eiertschik said:
Little problem:
$ su
# swapconf 1
[[: /dev/block/mmcblk0p1: unknown operand
Created configuration.
Enabled startup script.
#
Seems like the script thinks that mmcblk0p1 is swap - but that's my ext-partition...
My swap is mmcblk0p2
But it seems like I'm misinterpreting this error, am I not?
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mmcblk0 is sd card, if present. mmcblk0p1 is first partition and should be FAT32, mmcblk0p2 is second partition (ext, and it must be p2 because some things in system assume that ext is 2nd partition if it exists, otherwise it won't mount it) and mmcblk0p3 is 3rd (usualy swap).
Neverthelss, these are issues, especially on CM7, with the script that need to be fixed asap.

Updated OP with new version (0.2).
I have tested it with different configurations and it seems to be working. Let me know if I missed anything.
Thank you all for your feedback.

I hope not being nasty, more between your script and what we've used (-FuFu-v5), is there any difference important?

with this script you can config your settings by using the terminal
my script only aktivate swap and creates a swapfile (if needed), to config my script you must edit the script itself

Yes, interactivness.

ty!

bug fix
Updated OP (again).
Only change was a fix for CM10 so it should persist between rom upgrades (ie., swapconf script is properly backed up during CM10 install).
I'm sorry for the trouble, haven't noticed it before.

thank you for improving your scripts. Great piece of script that our life a lots lots easier.
btw, if i used swap file option, do i need to manually stop it before i enable the mass storage(connect to PC)?

arttree said:
thank you for improving your scripts. Great piece of script that our life a lots lots easier.
btw, if i used swap file option, do i need to manually stop it before i enable the mass storage(connect to PC)?
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Yes but only if swap file is on sd card fat32 partition. If you do not have an ext partition then it was created in sdcard's fat32 (/sdcard/.swapfile)
If it is on your fat32 partition and is active you need to stop it before connecting to mass storage mode.
Please note that intended purpose of startup script is to enable swap on boot. To do that it uses certain priority - first it tries swap partition, if that did not exist then it tries ext partition (if you created file) and the last resort is sd card fat partition (also needs pre-created file). The same applies to manual creation of file - ext has precedence over fat32.
I guess that is not a design flaw.

is it fullly compatible with Compcache of zRam?

gambarini said:
is it fullly compatible with Compcache of zRam?
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Hm... not sure if I understand.
zRam/compcache is controlled in ROMs settings.
On the other hand you can have zram enabled and still use this scrip to configure swap to partition or file but you can't manipulate zram with this script.

[Completed] Swipe Monster Tab XL916 messup up with internal Storage paritions

Hi,
I wanted to just Overclocked the CPU of my Swipe Monster tab XL916,and as a consequence my device got hanged .I rebooted it and it was still working but it had no User apps in it.It was a strange when I checked out in Setting>Storage that now i had two internal storage partition(Strange)....One partition was just 16 mb and other was The Other was the actual paritition which was 5GB in size.
Maybe it could have changed some system files which led to changes in overall system. I am seriously not able to understand what has went wrong with my device.
#EDIT :Finally got ADB working..Please tell me if you need any information ,i can now run ADB shell commands.i have researched a lot and added parted binaries to the sbin folder,so now I can use parted tool also.I have found out that when i push any app to system via adb the Internal Storage which was earlier as Apps (16 MB) now becomes Apps (19.95 MB) . That means is my System Memory or some part of it is being assumed as Internal Memory.Earlier i was not able to install apks as user apps (as it said not enough memory). But now i am able to do that.
One thing more i have noticied which is quite strange :
a)When sd card is mounted before the boot : The mount command has 2 entries for /dev/block/vold/93:72(for /mnt/sdcard and for /mnt/secure/asec) and one entry for external sdcard by /dev/block/vold/179:1. I have 4 tmpfs (for /dev,/mnt/asec,/mnt/obb,/mnt/sdcard.android_secure)
b)after removing sdcard : vold entry 179:1 is oviously removed but also entry for vold 93:72 for mnt/secure/asec is removed.No change observed in tempfs.
c)reinserting sd card vold entry 179:1 comes back to play while entry for vold 93:72 for mnt/secure/asec is still not appearing.No change observed in tempfs
COMMAND : ls -al /dev/block : has entries for loop 0-7 (strange),platform,vold,nand a-j(nandd is system),ram 0-1,mmcblk0 and mmcblk0p1 for external sdcard
COMMAND: df shows =>/dev ,/mnt/asec,/mnt/obb,/system,/mnt/sdcard,/mnt/extsd

Hi!
Glad you got it sorted! In the future, you can post here for questions or help...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/help
Thanks!