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[GUIDE] Titanium Backup Move app data 2 sd

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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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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Cheers

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?

What is Hybrid2SD

Ok so I installed hercolubus ROM and after doing that i read him instructing how to enable Hybrid2SD...while on kyrillos also i read about the same but didn't care much but now i really wanna kno what it is..
M srry for asking such noob question but i tried searching everywhere...

Check the G3MOD thread. It should tell you there or just search the question because I know for a fact it has been asked many times. The answers are always on the forums.You just have to find them
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In G3Mod they talk about data2sd...is it same?
When I go to CWM it already shows the option to partiiton the SD card...so y do H2SD?

at least tell me if should I do it if I have a class 4 sdcard?
coz for data2sd it was written u should have class 6....

b2bt said:
at least tell me if should I do it if I have a class 4 sdcard?
coz for data2sd it was written u should have class 6....
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No.
Its not necessary.
But the speed will definitely slow down.
I used HybridData2SD and my phone used to lag for around 2 minutes after installing an app.

[email protected] said:
No.
Its not necessary.
But the speed will definitely slow down.
I used HybridData2SD and my phone used to lag for around 2 minutes after installing an app.
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Actually I'm using a class 2 SD card but my phone is just as fast with Hybrid data2sd on and with it off. To answer OP's question Hybrid data2sd is a way for you to get more space for apps I'm not sure how it works but it just does. To enable just make a partition using CWM and to check if it's working use Titanium backup it'll tell you how much free space you have.
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I will try to explain in simple lang....
On android OS, users applications and data is stored in /data folder (partition) in internal memory. Since g3 have less memory, it has restrictions on how many apps you can install and blah blah...
So out greate developers do a trick to increase internal memory.
When we have partitioned SD card, there in new partition, they create a similar folder stucture of /data. and link internal memorys /data to point to sd card data folder. This link is similar to a shortcut. Android OS thinks that the /data folder is there in internal memory and it reads and writes to it but actually that data goes to sd-ext partition and thus the size of internal memory dose not increases as you install apps. This is Data2SD
/data has many folder...majorly for app (/data/app) and for dalvic cache (/data/data). If you are not mounting entire /data to sd-ext, but selectively mapping each folder you want to sd-ext, then this is called HybridData2SD. For ex, I prefer app dir (/data/app) to be mounted on sd-ext but not the cache (/data/data). Cache should be on phone as its accessed so much and makes my phone lag If i put it on sd-ext.
hope this clears the concept.
(Thanks to OP for giving me chance to write my 100th post)

bsuhas said:
I will try to explain in simple lang....
On android OS, users applications and data is stored in /data folder (partition) in internal memory. Since g3 have less memory, it has restrictions on how many apps you can install and blah blah...
(Thanks to OP for giving me chance to write my 100th post)
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thts a gr8 explanation...i will just try to do the same (keeping the app folder and not cache ) as my phone used to lag earlier when i just blindly enabled h2sd...
the dev of the rom has just given a zip to be extracted in root of the sdcard...ill try to find out how to keep only /data/app

b2bt said:
thts a gr8 explanation...i will just try to do the same (keeping the app folder and not cache ) as my phone used to lag earlier when i just blindly enabled h2sd...
the dev of the rom has just given a zip to be extracted in root of the sdcard...ill try to find out how to keep only /data/app
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Sure.
If you are on G3mod, things are made very simple using kmapp. Search XDA about it. its a application which will do it for you.
For fugumod, its quiet difficult....(you may need to create some files on sd card ot edit script in init.d)
Otherwises, use Link2SD application. its free, availabel on market. It will do task even on granular level - on each app level. You can select app and choose option 'create link', it will give you option to link app, cache, lib files. select app only. that's it. its my favorite currently.

bsuhas said:
Sure.
If you are on G3mod, things are made very simple using kmapp. Search XDA about it. its a application which will do it for you.
For fugumod, its quiet difficult....(you may need to create some files on sd card ot edit script in init.d)
Otherwises, use Link2SD application. its free, availabel on market. It will do task even on granular level - on each app level. You can select app and choose option 'create link', it will give you option to link app, cache, lib files. select app only. that's it. its my favorite currently.
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then whats the difference between between data2sd and link2sd

Arjav23 said:
then whats the difference between between data2sd and link2sd
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Data2sd = Entire /data folder mapped to sd-ext. so every app you install, its apk will definitely go to sd-ext. Also /data/data folder (that is where user data is stored) and also davlic cache folder is automatilly mapped to sd-ext.
link2sd = Manually select which app's apk file ( and dex, lib also) to go to sd-ext. You have more control here, not every app goes to sd-ext.

bsuhas said:
Data2sd = Entire /data folder mapped to sd-ext. so every app you install, its apk will definitely go to sd-ext. Also /data/data folder (that is where user data is stored) and also davlic cache folder is automatilly mapped to sd-ext.
link2sd = Manually select which app's apk file ( and dex, lib also) to go to sd-ext. You have more control here, not every app goes to sd-ext.
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So which is Better?
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Arjav23 said:
then whats the difference between between data2sd and link2sd
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data2sd will create shortcut to all..everything inside /data folder
for e.g. /data/app, /data/cache, /data/lib, etc
hybrid2sd is selecting what part of the app will reside in sdcard for e.g. /data/app (u don't want /data/lib and /data/cache,etc )
link2sd...is first of all an app...in this you can select a single app and then decide which folder will reside in sdcard for e.g. /data/app (u don't want /data/lib and /data/cache,etc )
basically link2sd is similar to hybrid2sd but its an app
Its all written up there

b2bt said:
data2sd will create shortcut to all..everything inside /data folder
for e.g. /data/app, /data/cache, /data/lib, etc
hybrid2sd is selecting what part of the app will reside in sdcard for e.g. /data/app (u don't want /data/lib and /data/cache,etc )
link2sd...is first of all an app...in this you can select a single app and then decide which folder will reside in sdcard for e.g. /data/app (u don't want /data/lib and /data/cache,etc )
basically link2sd is similar to hybrid2sd but its an app
Its all written up there
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So which is better
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So Data2SD and Hybrid2SD..these are scripts...and Link2SD is an app which is using the script to move things....AM I right?

Arjav23 said:
So which is better
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I like link2sd...give it a try

Nil253259 said:
So Data2SD and Hybrid2SD..these are scripts...and Link2SD is an app which is using the script to move things....AM I right?
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I guess so...yes...

internal mem

hello guys I installed cm9 build 9 today after that I used recovery selected 1024 for ext and 0 swap after that remounted script on link2sd and I rebooted but I dont think it worked plz.see

Dude seriously http://forum.xda-developers.com/sitesearch.php?q=htc explorer internal memory at least try before creating a thread

been there, many times...
settings would give you the app info installed in internal memory, regardless it is linked to your sd-ext partition or simply residing in internal storage.
open link2sd, menu > storage info.... it shows graphically how much memory of what partition is used up. if under the sd-ext partition it says, "not mounted", then the script was not mounted properly.
you may want to re-do the process.
but, still you may consider what shortyoko has to say...(a bit of research is must, i spent 3 months on researchin )
shortyoko said:
Dude seriously http://forum.xda-developers.com/sitesearch.php?q=htc explorer internal memory at least try before creating a thread
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i already spent 2 and am little tired so i though would do all steps and ask in general
anyway it does nt say not mounted and does link2sd does increase mem in the sys menu thats the storage and i can only see my mem at link2sd if thats the case i guess i did correct and also link2sd doesnt move all apps or does it?

The system partition remains the same. You can't extend it or something. Well, the very idea of increasing internal memory using is that link2sd uses the sd-ext partition to store all the app files, leaving just the app icon & a link to it's corresponding files in the sd-ext part..
Just press hold an app in link2sd > create link > select all 3 options (link apk, link data, link lib files) > then press ok / next (watever it says). If this is succesfull, you will get a msg saying, "app successfully linked to the second partition".
There you go !! All done. :thumbup:
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Use s2e app for cm9. It will solve all your internal memory problems
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Use disk usage app for accurate info

got m2sd works best internal shows .890 mb

How to solve internal memory issue?

Hello,
I am using CyanogenMod 10.2. I want to increase internal memory. So that i can install more apps.
I am using class 4 8 Gb transcend memory card.
Kindly need your help guys.
Thanks in advanced.
Piyush

piyush1985 said:
Hello,
I am using CyanogenMod 10.2. I want to increase internal memory. So that i can install more apps.
I am using class 4 8 Gb transcend memory card.
Kindly need your help guys.
Thanks in advanced.
Piyush
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Ok..
Now before increasing memory i would tell you take a bckup of your apps.. You never what may go wrong.. You can use titanium backup for that..
There are two methods of increasing memory:
1, Through Mounts2sd app
2. Through script.
Personally i use scrip.. As it doesnt need any configuration.. and you can see the size in apps which can be seen in settings..
Mounts2sd requires configuration.
Make a backup of your card before partition as it will format your card
Now for partition:
Go to recovery
Go to advance
select partition sd card
Select ext3 or ext4
Select the size you want
Then select swap size 0
You have partition your card and it can be used to increase memory..
Now to install scripts:
You can check this post for script Here
As you are on class 4 use int2ext+ or int2ext(this may slow your apps closing and opening time)
Now copy the above script in system/etc/init.d
How to do:
Using File explorer with root permissions
I personally use es file explorer as i find it easy..
So open es explorer
Touch option key right of home key.
Go to tools-> Root explorer -> Click on off button it will ask for permission allow it-> now again tap on root explore-> select mount R/W set it from RO to RW
Now copy the script..
After copying select the file by long pressing on it-> Select properties Go to permissions-> Tick on all the check boxes all 9 not the bottom 3..
Now restart your device..
Vola!! Internel memory increased..

Thanks a lot. I will try tonight. Thanks a lot. Hope it works. :good:
Can you please provide me scripts download link? that post is too big..

piyush1985 said:
Thanks a lot. I will try tonight. Thanks a lot. Hope it works. :good:
Can you please provide me scripts download link? that post is too big..
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It confirm works m using it..
FOR INT2EXT GET IT HERE
FOR INT2EXT+ GET IT HERE
OPEN THE ZIP THEN EXTRACT THE FILE FROM SYSTEM/ETC/INIT.D AND PASTE IT..
FLASHING WILL GIVE THE ERROR
Hit thanks if i helped you..

Hey thanks a lot man. It worked. Sorry to disturb you again, actually i have increased upto 1 gb. If i have to make to then, should i follow the same process? What should i do?
Thanks a lot.:good::good::good:

piyush1985 said:
Hey thanks a lot man. It worked. Sorry to disturb you again, actually i have increased upto 1 gb. If i have to make to then, should i follow the same process? What should i do?
Thanks a lot.:good::good::good:
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Then delete that partition..
For this you have to use partition wizard on your PC..
Connect your card to PC select both the drives delete them then create it again you will get the original size.. Go to recovery select 2048 instead of 1024 simple..
Hit thanks button buddy that is needed instead of saying.
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Change Default SD/Data Directory?

I have an application that uses a lot of data storage. However, my internal storage (sdcard0) is internal, and is only 1.4 GB. The data is almost 4 GB. The app looks by default in /sdcard0/Android/data. How can I change this to /sdcard1/Android/data?

SiberianLeopard said:
I have an application that uses a lot of data storage. However, my internal storage (sdcard0) is internal, and is only 1.4 GB. The data is almost 4 GB. The app looks by default in /sdcard0/Android/data. How can I change this to /sdcard1/Android/data?
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Mount2sd or link2sd is a better option...
Hope this helps

Root is required
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umamahesh619ra said:
Root is required
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Well, considering I have CM10, I think I've got root. And I don't quite know how to move the data, I've got the OBB. it's a copy of a buddy of mine's data and APK from his phone.

May be it work
1- root
2-install link2sd pro version
3- install apk u want to change file directory
4-open link2sd pro, link apk file directery by long pressing and selecting link data directory
5- then u will see andriod ,data folder in sd card and add obb folder and files
6- restart device
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umamahesh619ra said:
May be it work
1- root
2-install link2sd pro version
3- install apk u want to change file directory
4-open link2sd pro, link apk file directery by long pressing and selecting link data directory
5- then u will see andriod ,data folder in sd card and add obb folder and files
6- restart device
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Tried it with a pro APK labeled for 'TESTING PURPOSES ONLY' (haha, testing my @$$) and it didn't work.