[Guide with pics 4 noobs]
Hello heros (and a 3or4 heroines I've seen around here )
This is a tutorial on how to partition your SD card and start linking apps to SD card (I have included screen shots fore each step to avoid confusion and also to make it easier for beginners )
INTRODUCTION
Wat is linking to SD??
------> as the name says linking apps to SD is moving applications and their belonging resources to a special partition in SD card and creating a link to them for easy access.
Y link to SD???
------> I will tell it in short...
Apps perform better when they are on internal memory rather than on SD card because there is an easier access to their resources.. but not all phones have enough internal memory to move all apps to internal memory ... so keeping apps on SD and creating a link to them ensures better and faster performance of all apps even in devices with low internal memory ..eg galaxy y,galaxy mini,galaxy ace,HTC wildfire,galaxy fit, galaxy Geo etc etc
Software's needed
1.mini partition tool (for PC ie windows)
2.link2sd (for mobile ie android)
PROCEDURE
pleez following the procedure carefully and exactly to avoid any inconvenience
1. First you have to download Mini Tool Partition Wizard Manager. You can download it in the link above... download it and install it on PC.
2. Insert your SD card to a card reader and open it on your computer.(not via USB cable)
3. Back up all your files to the computer because partitioning will wipe your data.
4. Open Mini Tool in your computer. Locate your SD card (be careful in choosing and make sure not to choose the drive of your computer)
5. Right click and choose Delete.
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6. Right click on it again and choose Create New. Create “FAT32″ partition (This is where all your media files will go. Be sure to make it bigger than the 2nd part)
7. Select “Create as: PRIMARY”
8. Next, create an ext2/ext3/ext4 partition (I suggest ext2 cause it works on all roms and kernels). This is where your apps will go. I suggest a value of 512Mb would be big enough but its ur choice...
9. Select “Create As: PRIMARY” (make sure that it is both set to primary because it will not work if it is not set to primary)
10. Click the “Apply” button on the top left corner and wait for it to finish the process. Done.
11. Put back your SD card to your phone and switch it on.
12. Download and install Link2sd from Google Play Store link given above.
13. Open Link2sd. You will be prompted to choose between ext2, ext3, ext4 and FAT32. Select ext2.
14. It will say mount script created. Reboot your phone now.
15. Open link2sd and if the message doesn’t show up, you succeded.
16. Go to Link2sd>Settings>check the autolink (to automatically move apps upon installation)
17. If you already have some apps, select “move to phone” then after moving select “Create Link” (be sure to check the three files: app, dalvic-cache and library files)
18. To check your memory, select “Storage Info”. This will show you the current state of your internal memory, FAT32, and ext2 partition.
19. Now you’re done and ready to install vast amount of applications as you wish!
1 request guys ... u see above this at least 4-5 hours out if my life that I spent to make this thread ... so I don't ask u not to share it... but pleez don't just copy paste this in different threads or in ur freaking blogs... if u want to share pleez share a link to this thread ... thank u .
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Have a good day...
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This is a small guide on installing D2EXT+ on HTC Explorer which is a fantastic solution for low internal memory problems. D2EXT+ works on any ROM with init.d support. I've tried this method on JaggyRom (3.2.1) (it supports init.d and I don't like A2SD) and it works perfectly.
Disclaimer: I will not be responsible if you brick your phone. Please follow the instructions carefully.
D2EXT+ is a fantastic script which mounts /data to /sd-ext rather than moving your apps to sd-ext (as in Link2SD/ A2SD). I have tried INT2EXT+ but i cannot get the wi-fi to work on this rom.
Why only D2EXT+?
I've used A2SD and its very unstable and cause vague errors.
Seen other scripts move /data/app contents to sd-ext, the phone still shows low internal memory. (Which btw decreases as you go on installing apps)
With D2EXT+ you can use the option "Move to SD"/"Move to Phone" without any problem.
INT2EXT+ is better but wi-fi issues are there does not work. If you try that then please post the results.
Part 1: Removing Darktremor A2SD Script
To do this you just need to remove some files using any file manager. I personally prefer X-plore (You can download it for free on PlayStore).
If you're using X-plore then goto Configuration->Root access and select Superuser+mount writable.
Before you delete any files move apps/dalvik-cache back to internl memory.
Now navigate to /system/app using X-plore under Root and delete com.elgubbo.a2sdGUI-1.apk
Now navigate to /system/etc/init.d and delete 00banner,02firstboot,04apps2sd,S70darky_zipalign
Now in /system/bin delete all files containin a2sd/apps2sd in their name
Reboot
Now A2SD will not work anymore
Part 2: Installing D2EXT+
Firstly, remove A2SD/Link2SD or any such scrips/apps you may be using. Part 1 of this guide shows you how you can remove A2SD from JaggyRom.
This guide assumes that you already have partitioned your SD card. In case you haven't then you can have a look here but make sure the second partition is ext 2/3/4 and not fat32.
You can find and download D2EXT+ from the original thread here.
Open the .zip file you just downloaded and navigate to /system/etc/init.d
Extract the file 40d2ext and place it in the root of your SD card.
Now on the phone open up X-plore or any other root file manager and move 40d2ext to /system/etc/init.d
Set file permissions to 777 or rwe- rwe- rwe-. (In X-plore long press 40d2ext->Permissions->Tick all boxes->OK)
Reboot into recovery (do not do a normal reboot!!).
In mounts and storage format /st-ext
Reboot (Normal)
First boot may take time (Please be patient!!).
To verify the script is working goto storage and check internal free space. It should have increased depending on the size of your sd-ext partition. I'm using a 1GB partition on a 16GB Class 4 card. Check out the screenshot below...
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:highfive: Enjoy your extended storage!!
Please hit the Thanks button if you think i helped
Update #1
The above procedure is abblicable to other scrips on the download page as well. I noticed that using D2EXT+ poses a problem that the /data/dalvik-cache is mounted to /sd-internal for speed purposes. Now, as HTC Explorer has very less memory, it will become impossible to install a large number of apps even with a big sd-ext partition.
Solution: Install D2EXT instead of D2EXT+. This can be also downloaded from the link provided above. But simple replacing and rebooting won't make the desired changes. My Solution: After removing A2SD and placing D2EXT as mentioned above. I did a factory wipe using recovery. After that it worked flawlessly and i am now able to install as many apps as i require.
Does anybody feel that ur phone is too slow after doing this method?! :\
As such phone dosn't seem slow. But if you want to increase sd card performance then enable readahead tweak. Search forums for that...u'll find the script. Btw mount2sd is also capable of doing that. Choice of scripts depends on u ( of course )
Hit thanks if I helped
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How to move 40d2ext to /system/etc/init.d?? I'm finding difficult to move..
it says could not move to file due to file restrictions
droidbot678 said:
How to move 40d2ext to /system/etc/init.d?? I'm finding difficult to move..
it says could not move to file due to file restrictions
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mount system as rw before doing this
solution for u !!
Use Root Explorer and set permissions for read and write.. !! u done den :good:
Will this work on cm10.2 weekly 6? I also tried mounts2sd but it just messed things up...
problems using mount2sd
Previously i used to use link2sd as it was to tiring to move each and every app i used roms which had script included.. i used a rom which i liked but didnt have memory script so i used mount2sd but everytime i restart the phone it shows android is is upgrading.
Firstly I wanted to thank Mistar Muffin for his data2sd mod and also buhohitr and Hohumhurrdurr for their assistance in getting data2sd working on my tf700. And also thanks to slig for his Directory Bind app. I use this on my 16gb sd and works great.
This is for those who has done the data2sd mod and would like to still use the game data from your 32gb internal without having to redownload game data to the new ext4 partition which in turn will save your ext4 space. Useful if you only have 16gb ext4 partition or smaller as you already know game data could take up a lot of space already. So if you've already downloaded the data to your internal storage prior to data2sd mod, why not use it. YMMV but I haven't notice any decrease in game play or lag. I assume cause it's only reading the internal sd and not writing to it.
1. Download Directory Bind and install it. Open it and allow root access.
2. Hit the menu button and (+) add new entry.
3. Source (data) should be sdcardi which is the asus 32gb internal. So press and hold on any of the field in the box and it will open up a directory selection window. Select the appropriate location of the game data (see example image).
4. Mount (target) should be sdcard which is the new storage. Press and hold on any of the field in the box and it will open up a directory selection here also. Select the location in the new storage. (see example image).
5. Click on Add
6. It will take you back to main Directory bind page and you should now see your new entry. Now hit menu again and do a Bind Check. If successful the icon will go from grey to green. Other colors, you did something wrong.
7. If successful back up your entries just in case. (menu > more> Backup database)
Thats it. Now run the app and if it tells you need to download data, just hit Yes and it should just open up without download. Some games itll just opened up right away like Nova 3.
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If you havent downloaded any data to internal SD you can create a new directory in the internal sd (sdcardi)and bind it to the ext4 directory. When you download the game data it will download it to your internal since they are binded.
Or if you've already downloaded the data to ext4 directory then create a new directory in the internal sd (sdcardi) and when you create the entry in directory bind, just check the transfer files box and then Add the entry. This will transfer the game data from ext4 to internal sd.
Hi guys now i would tell you how to swap external memory to internal memory.
Stuff:
Code:
1. Your device must be rooted
2. Have busybox
3. Script Manager (google it or download on playstore)
4. Root Explorer
Steps:
Code:
1. Move all files under [B][U]sdcard0[/U][/B] to [B][U]ExtSdcard[/U][/B]
2. install Script Manager
3. Download additional files [URL="http://d-h.st/1tQ"]HERE[/URL]
4. After you download the additional files, then place the file on [B][U]data/here[/U][/B] using Root Explorer
5. Open Script Manager, if the dialog box appears then select [B][U]Browser as Root[/U][/B] then search the file we have put before
6. If you've found the file, tap on the script then tap on image [U][B]boot[/B][/U] and [B][U]su[/U][/B]
7. then save and reboot your phone
NB:
1. Make sure you have a nandroid backup first
2. still do with your own risk
it will look like this
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How to decrease the Internal Memory
okeeeee... after you finished with my first tutorial on page one. now let's to next guide.
What You Need?
1. External Memory min 4GB
2. Link2SD
3. Your External memory must be partition at least 1GB partition (EXT2, EXT3, EXT4 it's doesn't matter)
What Should We Do?
1. Open Link2SD
2. Tap menu, then go to Setings
3. Then, make sure the auto link is checked and then enter the settings auto link and checked all
4. Back.
5. Then, tap menu again now choose Multi-Select, then tap Select All
6. after that, select Actions then select Create Link
7. wait till finished and you're now done
screenshot:
Credit
Thank to:
1. Sun Claire for the Script
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i'll try it later when i buy sd card. because my current sd card is only 2 GB
Thanks a lot Mr. Octo
Is this really for Samsung Galaxy Young GT-S6310N?
thank you
worked perfectly on my gt-s6310t.
can you help with a kernel for s6310t ?
i need to swap ram.
thanks.
Script not found
ishy1 said:
worked perfectly on my gt-s6310t.
can you help with a kernel for s6310t ?
i need to swap ram.
thanks.
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Script not found
Can anyone upload the script
Hello All,
QMobile A2 is one of the popular smart phone in pakistan. Specs are good but it lacks in low internal memory i.e, 172 MB & also in RAM i.e., 256 MB ram.!! :/
So today i will tell u the method of increasing internal memory of QMobile A2 from 172mb to 1.6 gb !!
So before we start , i want to tell everybody that although the script nd idea nd a lil bit method is provided by me but the real method is by fahad ali(page member) & the trick that make fahad's method working for all is by @Erum Farooq (page member).
so now come to real method!
Requirements
1- QMobile A2(v2 & v3 both)
2- Root
3- Any one of my custom ROM (Latest GalaxJelly is recommended)
4- MiniTool Partition GET IT HERE
5- Int2ext+ script GET IT HERE
6- A Brain
Method
1- Firstly download partiton tool from above & install it.
2- Now connect ur sd card with card reader to pc nd delete all partions (if having)
3- Now make a new partition of FAT32 as primary nd select all space on sd card.
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4- Now disconnect card reader from pc nd took out the sd card from it.
5- now put the sd card in phone nd directly bootinto recovery.
6- Now select advanced option from there nd then partition sd card nd now choose the ext size (2048 recommended)
7- Now select 0m coz we don't need any swap partition nd let it partition the sd card( it will took 6-7 mints)
8- After the partitioning , now reboot.
9- Remove any link2sd script from ur phone i.e, delete 11link2sd from system/etc/init.d nd also install-recovey.sh from system/etc.
10- Now install Steric busybox installer & link2sd.
11- Now if u r using Galaxjelly then open root browser nd it will ask u to download utilities ,just select yes!
12- Now open data folder & delete rngd.pid named folder from there & now close root browser.
13- Now open link2sd app( at start it will ask u to create mount script so just cancel it )
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14- Now scroll download nd select playstore then action then integrate it with system.
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15- Now again select busybox installer then action then integrate it with system.
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16- Now close link2sd nd reboot phone.
17- After rebooting , open busybox installer nd then select install nd then smart install.
18- Now open seeder app nd enable it.
19- Now download int2ext+ script from above nd copy it to ur sd card.
20- Now copy int2ext+ i.e., 40int2ext from sd card to to system/etc/init.d
21- give it full permissions like below.
22- Also change the ownership like below.
23- Now reboot into recovery
24- Wipe dalvik cache from advanced option nd then clean cache partition nd now goto mountsandstorage nd there format sd ext
25- Now say Bismillah nd reboot
26- first reboot can took 5 mints so wait it to boot.
If u have follow all steps correctly then your memory should be increased now
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Hit thanks button
Credits
1-cronmod
2- me
3-Fahad ali
4- Erum farooq
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Great guide! This script works on all available ROMs of A2.
A custom ROM is not necessary. Just that on the Stock ROM init.d is not supported by default so it has to be added by using "Pimp My ROM" application.
I have tested it on all 4 ROMs currently available that are Stock, THUNDERSTORM1, D-XPERIA HD and GalaxJelly.
Here are screenshots of my QMobile Noir A2 v2 with the script running on different ROMs:
Stock Default ROM
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Regards,
RaHBeR
meowhussi said:
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but it showing to me even on mble
qmobilea2 said:
but it showing to me even on mble
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They were not working on the first day you posted this guide. Just from today I see them working.
Regards,
RaHBeR
RaHBeR said:
They were not working on the first day you posted this guide. Just from today I see them working.
Regards,
RaHBeR
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okay
DESCRIPTION:
Hey Guyz welcome to Link2sd tutorial... After receiving many request for this type of thread, am writing it with screenshots step by step guide with all links
We all know that Link2sd is an app which can extend the apps storage of android smartphone by using 2nd ext4 partition of android's SD Card.
Who can use it ??
Anyone who has root can use this awesome app... support dev for it too
We just need Rooted device and it should be atleast running Android version 2.3-6.0.1
Lets move on it...
PREREQUISITES:
1.) First of all, its assumed that the device is rooted perfectly.
2.) There is SD card available(of good class).
3.) A Laptop or PC
4.) Internet for downloading software
5.) And most importantly, A Brain
PROCEDURE:
Now the Procedure for all devices except Android 6 Marshmallow is same.
So we will move with categorizing android versions as 2.3-5.1.1 and 6.0
COMMON METHOD FOR ALL ANDROID VERSIONS:
First of all, download this software named MiniTool Partition Wizard Professional
and attach the Memory card to Laptop/PC using CARD READER i repeat CARD READER not using phone or any other way.
When you have done that, open installed MiniTool Partition Wizard Professional software,
It will show you the detailed info o all partitions attached with your Laptop/PC.
At the last, there will be your memory card attached and it will be with FAT32 style. like in this pic
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Now Right click on this Memory card partition and click delete... like this
now right click on this card and select Create
and then select Create as "Primary"
File system should be "Ext4" and select the memory of memory card you want to donate to Link2sd for linking apps.
i selected 2.0GB for it like this
Now click ok and you will see you partition on minitools partitions tool. like this
Now right click the unallocated space and click create.
Now create as "Primary"
File system should be "FAT32" now.
Click ok and its done. like this now
Now click Apply present at top Left corner and it will do all tasks we did.
Times to remove sd card from Laptop and Insert in Smartphone now.
Switch on and download Link2sd from Play store... Here is the Play link for Link2sd
Open it and it will Promped Supersu permission, grant it and then it will ask you for the 2nd partition of your SD Card,
click ext4 and then click ok... it will create script and ask for reboot. Now you will be able to link apps to sd card's 2nd Partition.
If you gets the error that unable to create mount script, failed etc see Marshmallow method for its solution
METHOD FOR ANDROID 6 MARSHMALLOW:
On Marshmallow, after doing same above method, in last, while creating script, you will get error that mount script not created blah blah blah!!
Ignore it, no problem, Don't uninstall Link2sd,
Install another app named App2sd:All in one tool from here Play Link for App2sd
Now open this app and give root permissions,
now click the Link apps to SD Card.
It will ask for partitions style, select ext4 and dont tick init.d support, and done it, it will successfully create the script...
Now you wish if you want to use app2sd for linking or Link2sd.
Open link2sd and see storage, it will show u 2nd partition too cause app2sd write script for link2sd too too nice app
Now you are able to Link apps on any device
Hit Thanks and Support me if you Like and get help from this thread...Thank you...
Contributors:
@HassanMirza01
Created on: 2016-04-16
Last Updated on: 2016-04-16
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