So i am on CROMI 3.4.4. and i installed data2sd. I was wondering are you suppose to see you internal storage when you plug the tf700 into you computer? It is weird because i see my fat32 and my ext4.... or is that normal?
hobosuit said:
So i am on CROMI 3.4.4. and i installed data2sd. I was wondering are you suppose to see you internal storage when you plug the tf700 into you computer? It is weird because i see my fat32 and my ext4.... or is that normal?
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You need to flash a kernel (included in the data2sd 3.4.x mod for CROMI) and you should see an sdcardi mount point that is you old internal storage.
sbdags said:
You need to flash a kernel (included in the data2sd 3.4.x mod for CROMI) and you should see an sdcardi mount point that is you old internal storage.
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Thanks.
So the sdcardi mount point is only view though root explorer? or can i see it on the computer too?
hobosuit said:
Thanks.
So the sdcardi mount point is only view though root explorer? or can i see it on the computer too?
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I have CROMI and I can only see the internal card through the root explorer. Not a big deal to me. I can move things around as needed.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=33431910&postcount=1 NOTE: I've officially thrown in the towel on the sdcardi USB support on CleanROM. I don't know if it's changes by ASUS or by Scott, but it just does not work. I was able to figure CM out because I could look at the source code on Github and trace the exact changes needed. We don't have source for the stock ROM and I haven't been able to fix it without.
Yes currently PCs can't see the sdcardi mount point.
Blame Asus - but realistically your tab was not built to work this way so it is not entirely unexpected and one of things you will have to give up when going to data2sd
sbdags said:
Yes currently PCs can't see the sdcardi mount point.
Blame Asus - but realistically your tab was not built to work this way so it is not entirely unexpected and one of things you will have to give up when going to data2sd
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oOo thanks guys
i thought i was going crazy.
sbdags said:
Yes currently PCs can't see the sdcardi mount point.
Blame Asus - but realistically your tab was not built to work this way so it is not entirely unexpected and one of things you will have to give up when going to data2sd
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I know this is an old thread, but I was wondering how Titanium Backup was able to create a link to the internal storage (it's called data2 for me) when I connect the TF700 to the computer. There's a data2 folder that leads to a TitaniumBackup folder I created on the sd card, but when I use root browser to look at the same directory, the data2 folder is not there. Is there a way to emulate this so I can access the internal storage from my PC? Sorry if the answer was posted already, but I just can't find the solution for the life of me.
omegaslime said:
I know this is an old thread, but I was wondering how Titanium Backup was able to create a link to the internal storage (it's called data2 for me) when I connect the TF700 to the computer. There's a data2 folder that leads to a TitaniumBackup folder I created on the sd card, but when I use root browser to look at the same directory, the data2 folder is not there. Is there a way to emulate this so I can access the internal storage from my PC? Sorry if the answer was posted already, but I just can't find the solution for the life of me.
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I believe you're talking about 2 different folder here. Once you use your sdcard as data2sd, you have 2 partitions, 1st partition is fat32 and 2nd partition which is ext4. When you connect the tablet to your PC, your PC only see the fat32 partition, it can't see the second partition which is ext4. Your Titanium backup probably use the fat32 partition. The only way you could see the INTERNAL storage is using ES file explorer or Root explorer file browser. Currently there is no way to access the internal storage from your PC.
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I believe you're talking about 2 different folder here. Once you use your sdcard as data2sd, you have 2 partitions, 1st partition is fat32 and 2nd partition which is ext4. When you connect the tablet to your PC, your PC only see the fat32 partition, it can't see the second partition which is ext4. Your Titanium backup probably use the fat32 partition. The only way you could see the INTERNAL storage is using ES file explorer or Root explorer file browser. Currently there is no way to access the internal storage from your PC.
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No, I am quite certain that my Titanium backup folder is NOT on the fat32 partition. When I look at my data2 folder with a file browser, it leads to the ext4 partition, which contains my backup folder.
omegaslime said:
No, I am quite certain that my Titanium backup folder is NOT on the fat32 partition. When I look at my data2 folder with a file browser, it leads to the ext4 partition, which contains my backup folder.
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I'm kind of confuse, but here are the principles for data2sd:
1) you can't use your PC to see the internal storage
2) Root browser or something similar can see the internal storage, ext4 and fat32.
Hope I hit the right spot!
buhohitr said:
I'm kind of confuse, but here are the principles for data2sd:
1) you can't use your PC to see the internal storage
2) Root browser or something similar can see the internal storage, ext4 and fat32.
Hope I hit the right spot!
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Thanks for replying quickly. Just to clarify, I'm not seeing the internal storage as a separate partition. I'm seeing it as a folder in the ext4 partition that links to the internal storage when I connect it to the computer. I did a little more testing and found that I can see folders from the internal storage when I use titanium backup to create the folder. Unfortunately, I can only see files that titanium backup created and not files that I move into the folder. I hope this clears things up.
omegaslime said:
Thanks for replying quickly. Just to clarify, I'm not seeing the internal storage as a separate partition. I'm seeing it as a folder in the ext4 partition that links to the internal storage when I connect it to the computer. I did a little more testing and found that I can see folders from the internal storage when I use titanium backup to create the folder. Unfortunately, I can only see files that titanium backup created and not files that I move into the folder. I hope this clears things up.
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Titanium backup should already have its backup folder in internal storage and once you switched to data2sd, you should also have another Titanium backup on the ext4 folder. It's not a good idea to have Titanium backup to use either internal or ext4 partition. It should only use the fat32 partition (on your external SDcard), if something happened to the OS, will not impact your backup and you can access this fat32 partition while on data2sd or return back to your regular setup.
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Titanium backup should already have its backup folder in internal storage and once you switched to data2sd, you should also have another Titanium backup on the ext4 folder. It's not a good idea to have Titanium backup to use either internal or ext4 partition. It should only use the fat32 partition (on your external SDcard), if something happened to the OS, will not impact your backup and you can access this fat32 partition while on data2sd or return back to your regular setup.
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When i tried to get it to backup to my ext SD it didn't like it
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When i tried to get it to backup to my ext SD it didn't like it
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why not? what wrong?, it's a big risk if you backup to internal or ext4 external. These can be wipe when you format data or full wipe (sometime you have no choice in order to recover a bootloop), so you MUST backup to the fat32 partition. If it's not working for you then you may need to reformat your card or something. Titanium backup should work fine.
buhohitr said:
Titanium backup should already have its backup folder in internal storage and once you switched to data2sd, you should also have another Titanium backup on the ext4 folder. It's not a good idea to have Titanium backup to use either internal or ext4 partition. It should only use the fat32 partition (on your external SDcard), if something happened to the OS, will not impact your backup and you can access this fat32 partition while on data2sd or return back to your regular setup.
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I appreciate the advice, but to get back on topic.... The internal storage initially did not have a backup folder. I made one via Titanium Backup and changed the default backup folder (which was on my ext4) to the new one (which is in the internal storage). This somehow made a link to the internal storage when I connect the device to the PC. I can see the backups I made from the computer. Unfortunately, any other file I try to copy over to the backup folder via root browser can't be accessed and is not seen on the computer. I hope this clears things up a bit.
omegaslime said:
I appreciate the advice, but to get back on topic.... The internal storage initially did not have a backup folder. I made one via Titanium Backup and changed the default backup folder (which was on my ext4) to the new one (which is in the internal storage). This somehow made a link to the internal storage when I connect the device to the PC. I can see the backups I made from the computer. Unfortunately, any other file I try to copy over to the backup folder via root browser can't be accessed and is not seen on the computer. I hope this clears things up a bit.
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OK, know I know what you're asking. Can you actually copy the backup file from your device to your PC?
buhohitr said:
OK, know I know what you're asking. Can you actually copy the backup file from your device to your PC?
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Actually yes, if I set the permissions right.
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Hi all!
I've just rooted my TF, everything went fine (thanks to brk for his great RootingKit ).
But one problem: I want to backup my current 'setup' before I flash any custom-ROM. From my Galaxy S I know the possibility to backup the whole system with CWM, and it's working there - but not with my TF.
I get this message(s):
ClockworkMod Recovery v3.1.0.1 (solarnz-R3-230511-1902
Can't mount /sdcard
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And I can't mount it manually under mounts and storage -> mount /sdcard --> leads to the same message (Can't mount /sdcard, Error mounting /sdcard).
Any ideas?
Greets,
LB
do you have a SD card in the transformer?
No, do I have to? Ok, I'll try it with an external sd.
EDIT: Now it works, thank you very much!
Lunchbox115 said:
No, do I have to? Ok, I'll try it with an external sd.
EDIT: Now it works, thank you very much!
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I had that problem as well, stumped me until I put an external card in. The rationale is that you wouldn't want your backup on the internal drive, it's better practice to keep it separate and removable. Kinda like how you don't backup your PC onto another partition of the same drive.
Yeah, you're right, but I've already backuped some smartphones and none of them needed an external card for doing this.
It's not good to backup to internal storage, what if you're phone freeze or something and required a full wipe/factory reset?
All your backup data will be wipe too.
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On my Evo everything backs up to /sdcard by default, which is the removable card under the battery. Not sure about other smartphones, but if they're not saving to a remote directory (something that doesn't get wiped during a wipe) then they're putting your backups in a rather un-smart place. I'm sure it's all figured out on a by-device basis, of course. Why am I continuing this thread?
Hi guys,
Titanium backup is a great root tool. Apart from creating and restoring backups Titanium Backup can also move app data to sd.
[ ROOT REQUIRED ]
I tried it and faced a few problems.
"NO DATA 2 SD DIRECTORY DETECTED"
After searching for answers and not getting any i decided to create a answer my self.
So this is a step by step method to move app data to sd using Titanium Backup
(BASICALLY FOR NOOBS BUT OTHERS CAN PARTICIPATE TOO)..
1. Root your device following the tutorial for your device
2. Create 2 Ext Partition (if you have already done so please move to no. 3)
a. switch of your device and take out your sd card.
b. use a card reader to plug it in your pc ( DO NOT USE YOUR DEVICE TO ACCESS THE CARD)
c. download Mini Tool Partition Wizard
d. create to ext 2 or 3 or 4 partition..Make sure the partition are primary and not logical and the partition size b/w 1GB to 2GB
e. After partitioning insert your card in the device and reboot the device.
3. Download Titanium Backup
4. Open Titanium Backup and open the Backup and Restore Tab.
5. select a SINGLE APP and long press.
6. Select "move app data to sd". A popup will open asking to create a data 2 sd directory.
7. Select Yes.
8. Batch select all apps and move app data to sd.
9. Viola see how your internal memory jumps up..
10. Have fun :good:
PS- If anybody finds any error in the guide then please tell me.
PS- Moderators if you find this post has been discussed earlier then please close this thread.
And REMEMBER TO SAY THANKS..
hey
can't seem to find "move app data to sd" after the long press on an app.
I only get an option of "move to sd card"
im using link2sd as well. if that makes any difference!
cheers
dblane79 said:
hey
can't seem to find "move app data to sd" after the long press on an app.
I only get an option of "move to sd card"
im using link2sd as well. if that makes any difference!
cheers
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I don't use link2sd..I use a2sdgui..but with whatever knowledge I have I don't think that should affect titanium backup..try reinstalling titanium backup and wiping dalvik cache...
I will try to find an answer as soon a possible..:thumbup:
Try long pressing on a user app like a game or something..
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hey mate
sorted it out..
the answer was actually in the titanium backup website in the faq page !
for any1 with the same prob(for CM& based roms):
had to create a folder called "app" in the sd-ext partition
then relaunch titanium backup and then u see the sd-ext part in the home screen of titanium.
in backup/restore long click, as nilot said, long press on an app, now theres an option to move app data to sd !
select and it asks you if you want to create a /data2 folder ! do that, and thats it!
thanks for the help nilot!
S2e works well too
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Ti backup pro not showing up
prior to rooting my phone I was advised to download Titanium backup pro and i bought it through my pc and paid through google wallet and it was sent to my cell. I can see it on my phone when I go into settings and manage apps but there is no icon. I was going to back up my system before I rooted, just incase anything happened but now I m at a loss.... anybody?
thanks!!!
Will it work on my unrooted xperia mini ?
littleliz said:
prior to rooting my phone I was advised to download Titanium backup pro and i bought it through my pc and paid through google wallet and it was sent to my cell. I can see it on my phone when I go into settings and manage apps but there is no icon. I was going to back up my system before I rooted, just incase anything happened but now I m at a loss.... anybody?
thanks!!!
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I think u can download the pro version for free as you have paid already..and titanium backup is a root only app..root permissions are required..
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emadido said:
Will it work on my unrooted xperia mini ?
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No..titanium backup needs root permissions..
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avilove4u said:
S2e works well too
Real Contributors Dont BeG for Thanks
Cheers
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Most answer seekers don't know how to say thanx..it is my way to teach them..
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littleliz said:
prior to rooting my phone I was advised to download Titanium backup pro and i bought it through my pc and paid through google wallet and it was sent to my cell. I can see it on my phone when I go into settings and manage apps but there is no icon. I was going to back up my system before I rooted, just incase anything happened but now I m at a loss.... anybody?
thanks!!!
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The pro version just unlocks additional functionality in the free version. You have to install the free version as well as the pro version.
EDIT: Anyway, I also can't find the option to move app data to SD. I guess I'd need to create the "apps" folder on my sd-ext partition (although my SD card's 2nd partition is FAT32, would that stop it working?). This would be great if I could figure out how to do it though.
SifJar said:
The pro version just unlocks additional functionality in the free version. You have to install the free version as well as the pro version.
EDIT: Anyway, I also can't find the option to move app data to SD. I guess I'd need to create the "apps" folder on my sd-ext partition (although my SD card's 2nd partition is FAT32, would that stop it working?). This would be great if I could figure out how to do it though.
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I think titanium backup needs ext partition..never tried using fat32 partition..
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nilot27 said:
I think titanium backup needs ext partition..never tried using fat32 partition..
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I think you're right, I am using FAT32 because I use Link2SD on stock ROM, and my stock ROM doesn't support ext partitions. It'd be a bit much hassle for me to change things just for this, I'll leave it as it is for now.
SifJar said:
The pro version just unlocks additional functionality in the free version. You have to install the free version as well as the pro version.
EDIT: Anyway, I also can't find the option to move app data to SD. I guess I'd need to create the "apps" folder on my sd-ext partition (although my SD card's 2nd partition is FAT32, would that stop it working?). This would be great if I could figure out how to do it though.
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i think 2nd partition needs to be ext3 or ext4. theres a guide in this forum how to do that. you need a pc with an sd card reader tho.
after that just follow the steps on this thread
How to add the APP folder
Ok ,, this sounds so noobish, but how can I add the folder 'app' to my 2nd partition of my SD card (which is formatted to EXT4) ...
Can't read the EXT4 folder on the SD card when plugged into the PC, and I've tried using a browser on the phone, but can't see the option where to view the EXT4 partition either ?!
EDIT: Nevermind, changed to a different ROM and S2EXT works fine now
I used NextApp's FX program with the Root Module installed (I'm sure Root Explorer would also work). I then used the "Filesystem Manager" tool and navigated all the way to the bottom looking for "Other Filesystems". I found one named "/data/sdext2" which appears to be my ext2 partition.
I think this may be my problem because I still cannot see the external partition even after adding the "app" folder. I did some digging in TB's FAQ and found the mentioned requirements for Data2SD:
http://www.titaniumtrack.com/kb/titanium-backup-kb/titanium-backup-technical-faq.html#requirements-for-using-move-app-data-to-sd
20. What are the requirements for using the “Move app data to SD card” (Data2SD) feature?
Our Apps2SD scheme creates symbolic links (one per app) at /data/data/com.x.y that will point to somewhere within an ext2/3/4 partition on the SD card.
The supported mount points for the ext2/3/4 partition are:
/system/sd/ (“classic” sd-ext)
/sd-ext/ (“Cyanogen” sd-ext)
/data/sd/ (“MIUI” sd-ext)
So for Data2SD to work, you’ll need to ensure that your ext2/3/4 partition is mounted at one of these locations. Then create an “app” directory at that location in case it doesn’t exist. Once it’s done, you’ll see a free space gauge for it in the Titanium Backup welcome screen, and you can then long-click on an app in the list and hit the “Move app data to SD” button. Once you do that:
First, Titanium Backup will look for existing symbolic links in /data/data/ and attempt to re-use the same target location, if it lies within the ext2/3/4 partition.
If it finds no existing (or no suitable) destination, it will propose to create a “data2″ folder within the ext2/3/4 partition, and will then move the app’s data inside it.
So by default, you’ll get: /data/data/com.x.y => /system/sd/data2/com.x.y (in the “classic” sd-ext case).
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I'm guessing that because my partition appears to be mounted at "/data/sdext2" instead of "/data/sd", that this is why TB cannot see it. However, as far as I'm aware, this was created by Link2SD without any intervention on my part. Does anyone know how I might be able to go about changing this? Or could I somehow put in a link to it elsewhere?
Thanks for any help that you can provide!
MechaBouncer said:
I'm guessing that because my partition appears to be mounted at "/data/sdext2" instead of "/data/sd", that this is why TB cannot see it. However, as far as I'm aware, this was created by Link2SD without any intervention on my part. Does anyone know how I might be able to go about changing this? Or could I somehow put in a link to it elsewhere?
Thanks for any help that you can provide!
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It seems I have the same problem. I tried to rename the directory using Root Browser Lite (the only free root file manager I was able to find) from "/data/sdext2" to "/data/sd" but the operation failed (I'm not sure but probably the first time I partitioned my SD I called the Ext2 partition labelling it sdext2).
Thanks in advance to anybody who can help me with this issue!
Angelo XDA said:
It seems I have the same problem. I tried to rename the directory using Root Browser Lite (the only free root file manager I was able to find) from "/data/sdext2" to "/data/sd" but the operation failed (I'm not sure but probably the first time I partitioned my SD I called the Ext2 partition labelling it sdext2).
Thanks in advance to anybody who can help me with this issue!
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Did you try rebooting the phone or recreating the links after you renamed it?
I've emailed both the developer of Link2SD and support for Titanium Backup. I haven't heard back from anyone at Titanium Backup yet, but the developer of Link2SD was rather informative. He said that the main reason this isn't yet supported is because app private data must maintain the ownership data from the app that it goes to because of the way that Android sandboxes apps. This isn't possible on FAT/FAT32 partitions. Only ext2/3/4 supports it. This is probably why it only works for these filesystems with Titanium Backup.
nilot27 said:
Hi guys,
Titanium backup is a great root tool. Apart from creating and restoring backups Titanium Backup can also move app data to sd.
[ ROOT REQUIRED ]
I tried it and faced a few problems.
"NO DATA 2 SD DIRECTORY DETECTED"
After searching for answers and not getting any i decided to create a answer my self.
So this is a step by step method to move app data to sd using Titanium Backup
(BASICALLY FOR NOOBS BUT OTHERS CAN PARTICIPATE TOO)..
1. Root your device following the tutorial for your device
2. Create 2 Ext Partition (if you have already done so please move to no. 3)
a. switch of your device and take out your sd card.
b. use a card reader to plug it in your pc ( DO NOT USE YOUR DEVICE TO ACCESS THE CARD)
c. download Mini Tool Partition Wizard
d. create to ext 2 or 3 or 4 partition..Make sure the partition are primary and not logical and the partition size b/w 1GB to 2GB
e. After partitioning insert your card in the device and reboot the device.
3. Download Titanium Backup
4. Open Titanium Backup and open the Backup and Restore Tab.
5. select a SINGLE APP and long press.
6. Select "move app data to sd". A popup will open asking to create a data 2 sd directory.
7. Select Yes.
8. Batch select all apps and move app data to sd.
9. Viola see how your internal memory jumps up..
10. Have fun :good:
PS- If anybody finds any error in the guide then please tell me.
PS- Moderators if you find this post has been discussed earlier then please close this thread.
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I created a primary ext3 partition that is 1.2GB. I do not have the option to move app to sd or move app data to sd, any idea why?
Edit: I can't locate the ext3 partition via root explorer...does gingerbread not support apps2sd? or is my issue due to the fact that this is a stock GB ROM?
Tested by me on the Samsung Galaxy Exhibit only. (I'm told it works on the Galaxy W). If your device's /system/etc/vold.fstab file matches the attached original Galaxy Exhibit fstab file, it may work for you as well. Note: This app is not compatible with CyanogenMod. Root is required.
A common complaint about some Samsung Gingerbread phones is the fact that they mount the relatively small internal sd memory as /mnt/sdcard and this memory is treated as the phone's primary removable storage by some apps, ignoring the "real" removable sd card that Samsung refers to as "/mnt/sdcard/external_sd".
This simple gui allows you to swap the two so your larger "external sd" is mounted as "/mnt/sdcard/" and the smaller sd internal memory is mounted as "/mnt/sdcard/external_sd".
This is done by changing a file called vold.fstab in your phone's /etc folder. The original device vold.fstab file is backed up to /etc/vold.fstab.backup when this app first runs. Your data on /mnt/sdcard and /mnt/sdcard/external_sd is not touched in any way whatsoever. Root is required. Easy install: copy the apk file to your SD card and open with a file manager.
Please nandroid backup before testing!
If you get "Unknown Error, Contact Developer" you are more than likely not properly rooted! This app requires Superuser and Busybox to properly function!
Please note that if you've already moved existing apps to SD or existing apps have placed support files on SD, swapping mount points is not a good idea. Uninstall these apps, then reinstall after swapping.
jocala said:
Tested on the Samsung Galaxy Exhibit only. If your device's /system/etc/vold.fstab file matches the attached fstab file, it may work for you as well.
Please nandroid backup before testing!
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So has anyone had success using this on the Exhibit II/4G or is it really just for the older Exhibit or am I just mis-reading the title?
I'd like to make the switch since the "internal" sd situation is rather silly and I just picked up a new SDHC card for my phone.
so the app is for swapping
and wt abt the txt ??? is it the original or the custom for swapping ??????
Works on any rom?
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willynatedgreat said:
So has anyone had success using this on the Exhibit II/4G or is it really just for the older Exhibit or am I just mis-reading the title?
I'd like to make the switch since the "internal" sd situation is rather silly and I just picked up a new SDHC card for my phone.
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The Galaxy Exhibit 4G was formerly known as the Exhibit II 4G
mosta_9741 said:
so the app is for swapping
and wt abt the txt ??? is it the original or the custom for swapping ??????
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The fstab.txt is the original from the Galaxy Exhibit. It's attached so you can compare it to the /system/etc/vold.fstab on your phone. If the two match, this app may work for you.
Karmalot said:
Works on any rom?
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So far.
Ok, a question as I learn more and more about the Galaxy Exhibit.
I am testing one, have some time to return if the coverage is not what I need, so I have installed my apps from my other phone, and just moved the SD card over, since it had some zips and apks that I wanted.
Since some of the directories exist already and are used by apps, while others have been recreated on the internal sd of the phone. My thought was to install the swapsd apk, immediately physically move all files from the internal sd to the actual sd card by activating the USB connection. Then disable USB, the swap is active, the media scanner will run, and the phone should see everything on /sdcard and the /ext_sdcard will be clean, except for what I left in the /usb_storage directory.
I tried mounting in recovery under mounts, mount usb storage, but it can only see one virtual drive and not both, whereas activating from the phone, both show.
Is that correct, or am I missing something? And obviously, in recovery, the partitions stay they same since the script is not running.
Pkt_Lnt said:
Ok, a question as I learn more and more about the Galaxy Exhibit.
I am testing one, have some time to return if the coverage is not what I need, so I have installed my apps from my other phone, and just moved the SD card over, since it had some zips and apks that I wanted.
Since some of the directories exist already and are used by apps, while others have been recreated on the internal sd of the phone. My thought was to install the swapsd apk, immediately physically move all files from the internal sd to the actual sd card by activating the USB connection. Then disable USB, the swap is active, the media scanner will run, and the phone should see everything on /sdcard and the /ext_sdcard will be clean, except for what I left in the /usb_storage directory.
I tried mounting in recovery under mounts, mount usb storage, but it can only see one virtual drive and not both, whereas activating from the phone, both show.
Is that correct, or am I missing something? And obviously, in recovery, the partitions stay they same since the script is not running.
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Samsung's stock recovery only sees the internal storage, not removable. ClockworkMod sees both. You can get cwm here.
jocala said:
Samsung's stock recovery only sees the internal storage, not removable. ClockworkMod sees both. You can get cwm here.
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That is from within CWM from that link, maybe my old XP laptop is playing games. Is that implying that I should move files in recovery?
I also find a swapsd01.zip and a swapsd.apk, same, just different application method?
sd/swap beta
hi jocala ,was wondering if you could fully explain how to do the swpp sd in full ?
thanks
sean
Pkt_Lnt said:
That is from within CWM from that link, maybe my old XP laptop is playing games. Is that implying that I should move files in recovery?
I also find a swapsd01.zip and a swapsd.apk, same, just different application method?
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The swapsd.apk in this thread is the app. Disregard any links to zips, they are outdated.
roto rooter said:
hi jocala ,was wondering if you could fully explain how to do the swpp sd in full ?
thanks
sean
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I've attached a screenshot to the OP, hopefully that will help. It's pretty simple:
Root is required. Run the app, you'll see four buttons, Help, Default, Swap, Reboot.
To swap sd and external_sd press Swap.
To return to default, press Default.
Once you press either of the buttons above, press Reboot.
For instructions, press Help.
Pkt_Lnt said:
That is from within CWM from that link, maybe my old XP laptop is playing games. Is that implying that I should move files in recovery?
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No. I misunderstood your post. To mount your /sdcard (internal) in cwm mount /sdcard. To mount your removable sd do mount /emmc.
jocala said:
No. I misunderstood your post. To mount your /sdcard (internal) in cwm mount /sdcard. To mount your removable sd do mount /emmc.
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Well, I got it done. I had to do it a little different, more lengthy, more secure. Backed up both partitions to my computer. Activated swapsd, rebooted to recovery, but could not mount both simultaneously. So I mounted the new /sdcard that is removable and moved what was backed up on the computer from the previous internal card to it. Rebooted and then cleaned up everything for duplicates. Thanks for the help again.
Pkt_Lnt said:
Well, I got it done. I had to do it a little different, more lengthy, more secure. Backed up both partitions to my computer. Activated swapsd, rebooted to recovery, but could not mount both simultaneously. So I mounted the new /sdcard that is removable and moved what was backed up on the computer from the previous internal card to it. Rebooted and then cleaned up everything for duplicates. Thanks for the help again.
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Glad it worked out for you. Good luck with your Galaxy Exhibit
jocala said:
Tested by me on the Samsung Galaxy Exhibit only. (I'm told it works on the Galaxy W). If your device's /system/etc/vold.fstab file matches the attached original Galaxy Exhibit fstab file, it may work for you as well.
A common complaint about some Samsung Gingerbread phones is the fact that they mount the relatively small internal sd memory as /mnt/sdcard and this memory is treated as the phone's primary removable storage by some apps, ignoring the "real" removable sd card that Samsung refers to as "/mnt/sdcard/external_sd".
This simple gui allows you to swap the two so your larger "external sd" is mounted as "/mnt/sdcard/" and the smaller sd internal memory is mounted as "/mnt/sdcard/external_sd".
This is done by changing a file called vold.fstab in your phone's /etc folder. The original device vold.fstab file is backed up to /etc/vold.fstab.backup when this app first runs. Your data on /mnt/sdcard and /mnt/sdcard/external_sd is not touched in any way whatsoever. Root is required.
Please nandroid backup before testing!
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How to change the file?
Many thanks
NOLAchick said:
How to change the file?
Many thanks
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Install the apk in the OP, and choose the swap button, then the reboot button. Sorry to be so technical..........
Pkt_Lnt said:
Install the apk in the OP, and choose the swap button, then the reboot button. Sorry to be so technical..........
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That's the big question....for us noobies
Tanks though...
NOLAchick said:
That's the big question....for us noobies
Tanks though...
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Copy the file to your SD card. Open it in your file manager.
[Q] CWM Backup failed -> internal storage full - can't find&delete the corrupt files
Hey guys,
I have a big problem with my Tablet after a CWM Recovery failed: The internal storage is completely full and I am not able to find and delete the uncomplete backup-files.
That happens after t I tried to backup to the internal storage of my device. After a while the backup process failed (I think because of insufficent storage on the internal SD card for the backup file). Afterwards I used "backup-to-external-SD" and it works fine.
The problem is now, that after I started the tablet again it says "inssuficent storage on internal SD card" and I cant even install an 155kb app any more. => CWM didn't delete the files after the first backup process failed.
Usually I would be able to use my file explorer, choose the internal sd, look for the backup folder with the uncompleted files and delete it. But it doesn't work! The folders of my internal SD card don't contain the massive damaged files.
But when I go into Recovery and click on "Flash files from SD" I see the following folders:
- /0 -> contain all the sd card files
- /clockwordmod -> contains /backup/ with the damaged CWM files I want to delete but can't find with a file manager
- /legacy
- /obb
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Does anyone know how I could be able to access the folder I can see in the Recovery so that I can delete the clockwordmod/backup/ folder?
I would really appreciate your help :highfive:
EDIT: I had a similar problem once and was able to solve it by formatting everything via CWM-Recovery, but I can't do it this time again because of a lot of important files and data.
EDIT2: I use CWM Recovery v6.0.2.7
internal sd card cwm backup
dubdidub said:
Hey guys,
I have a big problem with my Tablet after a CWM Recovery failed: The internal storage is completely full and I am not able to find and delete the uncomplete backup-files.
That happens after t I tried to backup to the internal storage of my device. After a while the backup process failed (I think because of insufficent storage on the internal SD card for the backup file). Afterwards I used "backup-to-external-SD" and it works fine.
The problem is now, that after I started the tablet again it says "inssuficent storage on internal SD card" and I cant even install an 155kb app any more. => CWM didn't delete the files after the first backup process failed.
Usually I would be able to use my file explorer, choose the internal sd, look for the backup folder with the uncompleted files and delete it. But it doesn't work! The folders of my internal SD card don't contain the massive damaged files.
But when I go into Recovery and click on "Flash files from SD" I see the following folders:
Does anyone know how I could be able to access the folder I can see in the Recovery so that I can delete the clockwordmod/backup/ folder?
I would really appreciate your help :highfive:
EDIT: I had a similar problem once and was able to solve it by formatting everything via CWM-Recovery, but I can't do it this time again because of a lot of important files and data.
EDIT2: I use CWM Recovery v6.0.2.7
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You can find the file under data/media/0/clockworkmod/backup
You will need root access.
fredy66 said:
You can find the file under data/media/0/clockworkmod/backup
You will need root access.
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Thanks for your help!!
The backup folder you mentioned is empty, but I found the files here:
/data/media/clockwordmod/backup
So the filesystem the Recovery shows me is in /data/media.
Edit: Without root access I only saw an empty folder (info for people with the same problem)
dubdidub said:
Thanks for your help!!
The backup folder you mentioned is empty, but I found the files here:
data/media/clockwordmod/backup
So the filesystem the Recovery shows me is in data/media
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Sorry my mistake you are right ...
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
Sent using XDA One
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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.
---------- Post added at 04:43 PM ---------- Previous post was at 04:28 PM ----------
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.