[IMPORTANT][WARNING] To all Xperia L users - Sony Xperia L

This is my experience when I was trying to change or exchange my internal over external storage. I just used a modified volt.fstab from a user here and used also a script and was successful but my mistake was I formatted the internal and external and it ended up unable to mount the internal(now external due to swap). And after turning off the phone, it never turned on again. No life signs like led, vibrate. I am also unable to enter flashmode or fastboot. tried combination of power and volume +/- but still no avail. Tried charging it for more than 10 hours but still no signs of life. So I returned the unit because it is only 7 days old and sony replaced it with a new one at the same day.
Lesson learned:
1. Never mess up with vold.fstab unless you really know what you are doing
2. Just in case you really need to mess with it, never reformat the storages

I spend the same problem

rafitcu said:
I spend the same problem
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Currently there is no fix except bring it to service center

amnher said:
Currently there is no fix except bring it to service center
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If I've read, I'm going to send today.

rafitcu said:
If I've read, I'm going to send today.
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Guys I have an Xperia L and i am sucessful in swapping the external to internal by an app called "External 2 Internal". If anybody is interested then you can comment below my phone is running smooth and one more thing this app mounts your sd card as an internal memory:angel:.
You only have to go through few steps i will upload screen shots with the steps if anybody is interested then you can comment below.:good::good:

neville20_dabreo said:
Guys I have an Xperia L and i am sucessful in swapping the external to internal by an app called "External 2 Internal". If anybody is interested then you can comment below my phone is running smooth and one more thing this app mounts your sd card as an internal memory:angel:.
You only have to go through few steps i will upload screen shots with the steps if anybody is interested then you can comment below.:good::good:
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be careful not to reformat the storages or your phone will be toasted.

neville20_dabreo said:
Guys I have an Xperia L and i am sucessful in swapping the external to internal by an app called "External 2 Internal". If anybody is interested then you can comment below my phone is running smooth and one more thing this app mounts your sd card as an internal memory:angel:.
You only have to go through few steps i will upload screen shots with the steps if anybody is interested then you can comment below.:good::good:
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Interested a lot,please continue

How to Swap your Memory
nakulp said:
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Here is a step by step guide to Swap your external to internal
Your Phone Should Be rooted ,To root your phone Go to this Link http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2307983 credit goes to the developer :good::good:
Warning :- I am not responsible if Your Phone is F****d !!!!! :angel::angel:
Download this app on your phone External 2 Internal Click Here
Here are the screen shots in the attachments of what should be done
Step 1) Open the app External 2 Internal and On the top right Corner Click On settings
Step 2) Then Check the Box which is besides use per default
Step 3) Scroll down to the end and click on View the different devices
Step 4) Scroll down and search for /dev/block/vold/179:33 (Caution this is Very Important that you search for the right one because you will find two commands of the same name click on the one that appears first )
Step 5) Then click on the download symbol on the top right corner which will look like a green arrow and a line below it
Step 6 ) Once you have done this you will have to click on the logo which will be on the left top corner and this will take you to the start screen
Step7) The Click on External > Internal and viola your job is done if you are confused then Feel free to ask any questions
Ps:- Forgot to upload the screen shots to show my phones internel storage.
A Thanks Will be appreciated :good: Hit the thanks button If i have helped you

amnher said:
be careful not to reformat the storages or your phone will be toasted.
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Thanks For reporting this,I wont let my phone die,:good:

neville20_dabreo said:
Here is a step by step guide to Swap your external to internal
Your Phone Should Be rooted ,To root your phone Go to this Link http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2307983 credit goes to the developer :good::good:
Warning :- I am not responsible if Your Phone is F****d !!!!! :angel::angel:
Download this app on your phone External 2 Internal Click Here
Here are the screen shots in the attachments of what should be done
Step 1) Open the app External 2 Internal and On the top right Corner Click On settings
Step 2) Then Check the Box which is besides use per default
Step 3) Scroll down to the end and click on View the different devices
Step 4) Scroll down and search for /dev/block/vold/179:33 (Caution this is Very Important that you search for the right one because you will find two commands of the same name click on the one that appears first )
Step 5) Then click on the download symbol on the top right corner which will look like a green arrow and a line below it
Step 6 ) Once you have done this you will have to click on the logo which will be on the left top corner and this will take you to the start screen
Step7) The Click on External > Internal and viola your job is done if you are confused then Feel free to ask any questions
Ps:- Forgot to upload the screen shots to show my phones internel storage.
A Thanks Will be appreciated :good: Hit the thanks button If i have helped you
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Is /dev/block/vold/179:33 sdcard block or extsdcard block??

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i9003 restat solution 100%

i9003 hang and restart problem its from internal memory corrupted don't worry flow me step by step
1- remove internal memory from board
2- insert 8gb or up memory card
3- flah phone pit (latona_20110114.pit)
4- flash phone i9003 xXKPQ
(now phone should work 100% but cant access memory and camera not work cos it should save in internal memory)
*if u want add Arabic language u can flash pda after flash xXKPQ
now i will swap between 2 memory (sd card work as internal memory)
1- root the phone
2- install (Root Explorer) by (MyPhoneExplorer) from pc
3- and from (MyPhoneExplorer) make new message and copy all txt from (vold.fstab.txt) file i uploaded and save it as drafts
4- now from phone open message and copy all txt
5- go to (root explorer) open it and go to system/etc and press (mount R/W) open (vold.fstab) as text editor delete all txt and paste now save changes
6- power off phone and tun on and enjoy with i9003 with new 8gb hard ****
don't forget thanx
it is not copy
It is one of my effort Profile
shadi alshanti
00692788860606
[email protected]
MOD EDIT: Root Explorer removed. Try Solid Explorer instead. It's free and it is written by an XDA community member glodos.
"Remove Internal Memory from board "
i think thats the trickiest part . care ti share more ?
real_shadi said:
6- power off phone and tun on and enjoy with i9003 with new 8gb hard ****
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LOL...8 GB hard **** looks interesting....
anyways lot of people are facing this problem... If this works it will be a great help.
tamoghno said:
"Remove Internal Memory from board "
i think thats the trickiest part . care ti share more ?
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Of course not. Is an easy way but be warned
Hello, can you at least post a picture of the internal memory? The one to be removed. Also wouldn't it work also by swapping memory without removing anything?
chriz74 said:
Hello, can you at least post a picture of the internal memory? The one to be removed. Also wouldn't it work also by swapping memory without removing anything?
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I don't think it's possible to do swap it since it is corrupt, so this *should* work.
Best option is Samsung's service center, guaranteed fix + you may get 16GB internal memory since they just change the whole board.
Pls remove the root explorer.
That is pay apps.
Sent from my GT-I9003 using XDA
I tried your solution and the phone is working. Let's hope it's permanent.
ok, so how do I remove the internal memory? Is it the MoviNAND chip on the mainboard?
oz42 said:
ok, so how do I remove the internal memory? Is it the MoviNAND chip on the mainboard?
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I used a tiny screwdriver and digged under the chip
chriz74 said:
I used a tiny screwdriver and digged under the chip
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i have a 16 gig,, will that work? ill try this when my warranty is out
vibhorrr said:
lol...8 gb hard **** looks interesting....
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lmfao!!!!!!
:d:d:d:d:d:d
Wahaha123 said:
i have a 16 gig,, will that work? ill try this when my warranty is out
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yes its work and you can swap without any problem in your mobile
chriz74 said:
I used a tiny screwdriver and digged under the chip
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Hi, I think the chip to remove is in the right side of the ring speaker. On my i9003 says "SanDisk SDIN4C2-4G" If I'm wrong, please correct me!!!
HellHammer83 said:
Hi, I think the chip to remove is in the right side of the ring speaker. On my i9003 says "SanDisk SDIN4C2-4G" If I'm wrong, please correct me!!!
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Hello, yes it's the memory chip. Check my picture.
chriz74 said:
I tried your solution and the phone is working. Let's hope it's permanent.
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It can't be permanent, the SD Card will die, it wasn't made to be used by the system..
chriz74 said:
Hello, yes it's the memory chip. Check my picture.
Thank you very much, I'm sure now what chip I must remove. I was going to put a picture of my i9003 mainboard in the post, but like I'm new I am not allowed to link the photo. I will inform about the process. Thanks again!
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well, it can be replaced when it dies
A dead SD every now and then is better than an always dead phone.
how to remoe internal memory
real_shadi said:
1- remove internal memory from board
2- insert 8gb or up memory card
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how is it possible to remove internal memory.can u please post a link to a website that shows how to remove it.
so is it possible to replace the internal memory with a higher storage capacity device??

copy files from SD without screen

Hey, the screen on my Nexus s got broke and i can see anything and the touch pad not working but the phone is turning on.
i want to copy the files from the SD card to my computer. (the computer recognise the phone)
There is a way to do it without to press on "Turn on USB storage" on the phone ?
thnks
azulay4u said:
Hey, the screen on my Nexus s got broke and i can see anything and the touch pad not working but the phone is turning on.
i want to copy the files from the SD card to my computer. (the computer recognise the phone)
There is a way to do it without to press on "Turn on USB storage" on the phone ?
thnks
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What recovery do u have?
Pull the battery, then power up to boot loader or recovery so u can use volume buttons to navigate and power button to select ur way to "mounts and storage" and turn on USB mode.
If u cannot see anything at all then let us know what recovery u have so we can tell u how many volume button clicks u need to do and when to hit the volume button.
I use clock mod, so I can only help u if u have that... but someone else will come along to assist with the other recovery.
Good luck
Vs Nexus S4G using tapatalk2
hey thank you for answering i almost sure that i have ClockworkMod Recovery...
so what i need to do ?
Do you per chance remember the version? Was it touch recovery or not? This changes how many clicks you have to do. I've helped a few people with that, but it's important you try to remember or find out which one you have so we can help you. Otherwise I can give you both directions, but there's always the slight possiblity you'll end up doing something wrong.
i think it was 5.1 if im not worng.. no touch thats 4 sure
azulay4u said:
i think it was 5.1 if im not worng.. no touch thats 4 sure
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Follow this then:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=30911845&postcount=8
rydneff 4476
i did it, it recognize the phone but when i pressing on removable disk i get the message "please insert a disk into removable disk"
what to do ? i tried agaig didnt work
azulay4u said:
i did it, it recognize the phone but when i pressing on removable disk i get the message "please insert a disk into removable disk"
what to do ? i tried agaig didnt work
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And if you unplug it then replug it, does the drive disappear then re-appear? Just to make sure it's the right removable disk and not another one.
Edit: You need to unplug and replug once you have navigated to the right section in CWM.
yes tried that, didnt work.. and he did that only in the first time
can you send me print screen ?
or any other way ?
azulay4u said:
yes tried that, didnt work.. and he did that only in the first time
can you send me print screen ?
or any other way ?
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I cannot take screenshots in recovery, you know.
For the computer part, I'm at work and I have very little time. I help people in between actions here and there.
Once you can boot into CWM and connect the phone to computer, there is a possible chance to use ADB to copy files to and from the phone. Copy the entire 'sdcard' contents by typing:
adb pull /data/media C:\backup\
*you'll have to create a directory called backup first.
any alternative way please ??
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Once you can boot into CWM and connect the phone to computer, there is a possible chance to use ADB to copy files to and from the phone. Copy the entire 'sdcard' contents by typing:
adb pull /data/media C:\backup\
*you'll have to create a directory called backup first.
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Don't boot in CWM for adb though, just fastboot (VOL+ & PWR).
There's not much we can do for you azulay4u if you can't manage to navigate and mount the USB nor do you want to ADB pull your data. :/

[Q] need help with storage on xperia J

i bought this piece of crap three months before. i dont know how to move the apps from internal sd to external. need help. so much internal memory is used and this could be the reason why my phone is slow. tempole run 2 doesnt even run smoothly for 5 seconds continuously. could be because of the memory usage. please tell me how to do this.
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i bought this piece of crap three months before. i dont know how to move the apps from internal sd to external. need help. so much internal memory is used and this could be the reason why my phone is slow. tempole run 2 doesnt even run smoothly for 5 seconds continuously. could be because of the memory usage. please tell me how to do this.
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Have u tried partitioning ur sd and using link2sd from market if ur trying to just move the apps them selves
gavster26 said:
Have u tried partitioning ur sd and using link2sd from market if ur trying to just move the apps them selves
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mind elaborating on what to do and how to do it?
mantisy said:
mind elaborating on what to do and how to do it?
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First root your device then install clockworkmod recovery for xperia j. After that boot into recovery by turning off you phone then turn on again when Sony logo appears continually press vol- key. When recovery screen appears use vol- and vol+ to navigate the menu and power to select. Navigate to advanced then partition sd card. Select how big you want the ext partition this is for your apps then how big you want swap partiton then partition sd. Then download link2sd from google play and install. Open the app accept superuser prompt then a screen will popup asking for the format of your partition choose ext4. Then it will say mount scripts created please reboot your device then there you go done. To move your apps open link2sd then press menu then multi select all the apps that cant be moved the tick box will be faded out. After you've selected all apps press actions then create link after its finished all your apps will be on the partition and not your system. After that to auto link newly installed apps press menue settings and check auto link apps. WARNING!!!! Partitioning the sd will wipe it so backup to pc or laptop first. For rooting and clockworkmod recovery ther are numorous threads around this forum to tell you how. Hope this helps you.

[Resolved] (guide xperia m) rooting , reboot fix, and swapping internal memory

first of all all the tools and steps in this post is not mine . i had tried to bring all these things in to one thread
note:first thing first ,follow the steps from A,B,.....D
A-rooting
1-download framroot
2-install framroot
3-open framroot
4-u have to select install supersu
5-then select gandalf exploit wait for few seconds a pop up message comes sucess ..........
6-do nothing the phone will reboot itself when the phone turns on u will see super su is installed and u have ur xperia m rooted
note: some time ur phone will b rooted with the first attempt but i had tried these steps 3 times to get rooted my xperia m for the first time first time . but some time u will get rooted ur phone with single attempt so dont worry
B-busybox
1-download busybox
2-install busybox and open it wait for some time and grand super su request
3-wait for some time busybox loads tweaks after loading completes there is a install button on bottom left corner click install then choose normal
4-busy box installs tweaks after compleation of installation sucess popup message comes
5-installation of busy box is sucessfull
note:some time the phone will reboot in between the busybox installation dont worry follow from the 3rd steps. this is because of the system folder read write error
C-reboot fix (sucessfull system read/write)
1-download reboot fix.rar
2-unrar it on ur pc
3-turn on usb debugging on ur phone and connect to ur pc(sony pc companion should b installed in ur pc)
4-run supersu.bat
5-follow the instructions on the pc screen
note:without sucessful busybox installation the reboot fix will not work try these reboot fix steps several times if u r not sucessful
D-swapping internal memory
1-download extsd2internalsd_xz.txt and scriptmanager
2-install scriptmanager
3-copy the .txt file to /data folder
4-open scriptmanager and select browse as root and grand supersu permissions
5-navigate to /data folder on scriptmanager and long press the extsd2internal_xz.txt and select open As... then select Script/Executable
6-then select su and boot and select save
7-suddenly the .txt file will turn to yellow colour turn off ur phone annd turn on u will see a swapped internal to external sd
note:if the reboot fix is not sucessful ur phone will constantly reboot after the 7th step then u have to uninstall the script manager to solve this
this is how i done all these thanks for all the all orginal developers who found these tweaks
you better post this guide on http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=259 section, mate
nice guide anyway, thanks
This is how a guide should be. Will try out soon enough to report problems, if any.
monster.kancut said:
you better post this guide on http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=259 section, mate
nice guide anyway, thanks
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Your link is broken
Storage!!!!!!
It show
my internal storage is same as sd card
i.e.Internal 2.05 gb - sd 2.05gb
my sd card is 16gb class 4
look the screenshot!!!!!!
Follow the steps as a,b,c,d
Sent from my C5302 using xda premium
jinishpv said:
Follow the steps as a,b,c,d
Sent from my C5302 using xda premium
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still not working!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Works Fine!!
Hey,
Thanks a lot. :good::laugh: It works perfectly. Just wanted to know if the apps I installed need to be kept installed (eg. smanager) or can they be uninstalled after it is swapped?
Thanks in advance
Shashank
shshnk said:
Hey,
Thanks a lot. :good::laugh: It works perfectly. Just wanted to know if the apps I installed need to be kept installed (eg. smanager) or can they be uninstalled after it is swapped?
Thanks in advance
Shashank
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Done rooting n installed busy box in xbin.....instlled pipm my rom n instld init.d support....phone reboots continiously after sony logo plz hlp!!!!
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can we have recovery on our devices
master_boy_dn said:
can we have recovery on our devices
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Yeah . we can ... but its nt easy .. needa compile from source, coz cnt find stock recovery image in here!
Steps 1-3 worker great but can't get step 4 to work whatever I do. Anyone else had this??
Sent from my C1905 using xda app-developers app
7lucky7 said:
Steps 1-3 worker great but can't get step 4 to work whatever I do. Anyone else had this??
Sent from my C1905 using xda app-developers app
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Ok so it finally worked after a few attempts. Do i need to uninstall all my apps and re-install them to get them on the 'external sd' as my 2gb partition is still full
Can we partition the SD card so that some of it appears as external storage and allows apps such as app2sd to move the data stored on the internal storage to move to external storage and free up space that way instead??
Sent from my C1905 using xda app-developers app
What is bootfix for?
help! xperia c1905 swap sdcard error
7lucky7 said:
Can we partition the SD card so that some of it appears as external storage and allows apps such as app2sd to move the data stored on the internal storage to move to external storage and free up space that way instead??
Sent from my C1905 using xda app-developers app
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i also follow all steps A-D and attempt many times, at last it should be fully successed.run sciptmanager also work.
i open ES file explorer to check sdcard has been swaped. sdcard0=>external sd 16Gb card and sdcard1=>internal 2Gb.
i use link2sd to move some apps to my sdcard 16Gb, but an Warning occurred: "App2SD is not supported by ur device. becoz ur device has a primary external storage which is emulated form the internal storage. You can link the app in order to move its files to ur SD card."
so i cant move my apps to my sdcard 16Gb. what happen and why?
anybody know whats wrong ???
Plz help me out that problem. thx....
foxy2k said:
i also follow all steps A-D and attempt many times, at last it should be fully successed.run sciptmanager also work.
i open ES file explorer to check sdcard has been swaped. sdcard0=>external sd 16Gb card and sdcard1=>internal 2Gb.
i use link2sd to move some apps to my sdcard 16Gb, but an Warning occurred: "App2SD is not supported by ur device. becoz ur device has a primary external storage which is emulated form the internal storage. You can link the app in order to move its files to ur SD card."
so i cant move my apps to my sdcard 16Gb. what happen and why?
anybody know whats wrong ???
Plz help me out that problem. thx....
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C25 said:
It show
my internal storage is same as sd card
i.e.Internal 2.05 gb - sd 2.05gb
my sd card is 16gb class 4
look the screenshot!!!!!!
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just try this one if working for anyone?(reboot many times to see)
my storage changes after every reboot.
Anyone know what new features will be available on the next firmware update?? Will they reconfigure the storage settings to show move apps to SD?? Anything else known??
Sent from my C1905 using xda app-developers app
Sony Xperia M
Hey Guys,
I have bought Sony Xperia M phone yesterday and I found out that we need to root for moving apps to SD card,
Please tell what should be done after rooting in order to the move the apps to SD card.
Please help!!!!!!!!
xperia M c1905 rooted but fail2 move apps2 sd
bought two week. rooted and system r/w fixed. also swap internal sd and external sd.
but not work move apps to sd under android 4.1.2 jelly bean.
is it bugs for ics and jelly bean with this?
i checked xperia system emulated internal sd to "/data/media" not to partition.
any idea create one partition then remount the sd with this partition can solve the problem?
any body help!!!!
do v downgrade to gingerbread? so v can move Apps to SD huh?
Anybody that can confirm I can root the Xperia M C1905 model with the latest .67 firmware wth framaroot 1.6.0?

[Q] C2305 insufficient disk space - to mod / root / cry?

Hi there
I've got a Sony Xperia C (C2305) and it's got a constant problem with disk space. I have installed a 32GB microSD but many of the app's insist on remaining on the 1GB partition (Device Memory) which now means app's are starting to bloat, etc. and I can't even run updates on app's like Whatsapp or Google+ because it says there's insufficient disk space for the download.
I am optimistic and hopeful that if I root / custom ROM the device I can get some life out of the phone.
When I did the Sony Unlock Bootloader check, my phone says under Service Info / Configuration "Rooting Status: Bootloader unlock allowed: No" which I think means I cannot use the Sony Developer tool to unlock the bootloader but I don't know if this also means it is a hopeless cause entirely.
I'd appreciate any insight into whether it is advisable to root / custom ROM my phone (and if it's even possible, given the above information) and whether or not this will enable me a greater deal of flexibility with installing app's on the SD card? 1GB internal is apparently not enough but if I can (with a custom ROM) move Gmail etc. to the SD card then I don't see any long-term challenges with this fix...
Thanks in advance
Brattex said:
Hi there
I've got a Sony Xperia C (C2305) and it's got a constant problem with disk space. I have installed a 32GB microSD but many of the app's insist on remaining on the 1GB partition (Device Memory) which now means app's are starting to bloat, etc. and I can't even run updates on app's like Whatsapp or Google+ because it says there's insufficient disk space for the download.
I am optimistic and hopeful that if I root / custom ROM the device I can get some life out of the phone.
When I did the Sony Unlock Bootloader check, my phone says under Service Info / Configuration "Rooting Status: Bootloader unlock allowed: No" which I think means I cannot use the Sony Developer tool to unlock the bootloader but I don't know if this also means it is a hopeless cause entirely.
I'd appreciate any insight into whether it is advisable to root / custom ROM my phone (and if it's even possible, given the above information) and whether or not this will enable me a greater deal of flexibility with installing app's on the SD card? 1GB internal is apparently not enough but if I can (with a custom ROM) move Gmail etc. to the SD card then I don't see any long-term challenges with this fix...
Thanks in advance
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Root your device using this guide : CLICK HERE
To solve your Memory problem.
Step 1 : Root Your Device
Step 2 : Install "Link2SD" fom playstore
Step 3 : Open the app (Link2SD) and move all apps from Internal Storage to SD card and the apps that show "updated", long press on them and select "integrate update into system"
Step 4 : Select default application installation directory as SD Card using Link2SD.
iSiddharth said:
Root your device using this guide : CLICK HERE
To solve your Memory problem.
Step 1 : Root Your Device
Step 2 : Install "Link2SD" fom playstore
Step 3 : Open the app (Link2SD) and move all apps from Internal Storage to SD card and the apps that show "updated", long press on them and select "integrate update into system"
Step 4 : Select default application installation directory as SD Card using Link2SD.
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Firstly, I hit the "thanks" button.
Secondly, I just followed this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=59153643&postcount=171 to root and custom ROM my phone - timing was a little off because I'd have preferred to keep my original Sony ROM and run your fix. I may still need to do it now that I've done the new ROM because some app's still refuse to move to SD on their own.
The title of the app implies it creates a link, rather than moves the app - I will look into it though.
Many thanks!
Brattex said:
Firstly, I hit the "thanks" button.
Secondly, I just followed this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=59153643&postcount=171 to root and custom ROM my phone - timing was a little off because I'd have preferred to keep my original Sony ROM and run your fix. I may still need to do it now that I've done the new ROM because some app's still refuse to move to SD on their own.
The title of the app implies it creates a link, rather than moves the app - I will look into it though.
Many thanks!
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The same of app sounds like linking but I use this app and many other people also use this app. It moves any App permanently from your desired location to your desired location.
Just flash this by cwm and your internal memory would become 2gb.
LINK: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BzJt7pK7xZYzMnJyeWxiTHJvcWM/view?usp=sharing&pli=1
iSiddharth said:
Root your device using this guide : CLICK HERE
To solve your Memory problem.
Step 1 : Root Your Device
Step 2 : Install "Link2SD" fom playstore
Step 3 : Open the app (Link2SD) and move all apps from Internal Storage to SD card and the apps that show "updated", long press on them and select "integrate update into system"
Step 4 : Select default application installation directory as SD Card using Link2SD.
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Hi again - sorry for the late response; moved home and had no internet access for ages!!
I find Link2SD cannot move all apps from Internal Storage to SD card... for example:
Google+ tries to move for a while, then it says:
"Failure
pkg: /data/app/
com.google.android.apps.plus-1.apk
Failure
[INSTALL_FAILED_INVALID_INSTALL_LOCATION]"
I find there are several apps (mostly Google apps) that seem to not be able to move to SD Card?
Another example is with Gmail:
If I hit "Link to SD card" it says
Second partition not found
/dev/block/: device not found
Make sure you have two partitions on your SD card and both are primary.
I'm guessing that means I need to partition my SD card but I'm not sure how I should do that for Android (or can I do something silly like use Windows DIsk Management for this) ?
Is it true that some applications just won't allow you to move them to SD card? I find the limited device memory on the Xperia C crippling. I keep running out of memory and can't even install a 16k app and I hardly have anything on there - the major app's like Gmail and Inbox are using up a large chunk of space.
Rsameer said:
Just flash this by cwm and your internal memory would become 2gb.
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Thanks, that sounds like a dream - but forgive me, how is it possible that the internal memory will become 2gb with this flash? You're a junior poster so how can I be sure this is safe to use? Can anyone vouch for this?
I've done some google hunting and it seems legit. but I would just like to be sure
Brattex said:
Hi again - sorry for the late response; moved home and had no internet access for ages!!
I find Link2SD cannot move all apps from Internal Storage to SD card... for example:
Google+ tries to move for a while, then it says:
"Failure
pkg: /data/app/
com.google.android.apps.plus-1.apk
Failure
[INSTALL_FAILED_INVALID_INSTALL_LOCATION]"
I find there are several apps (mostly Google apps) that seem to not be able to move to SD Card?
Another example is with Gmail:
If I hit "Link to SD card" it says
Second partition not found
/dev/block/: device not found
Make sure you have two partitions on your SD card and both are primary.
I'm guessing that means I need to partition my SD card but I'm not sure how I should do that for Android (or can I do something silly like use Windows DIsk Management for this) ?
Is it true that some applications just won't allow you to move them to SD card? I find the limited device memory on the Xperia C crippling. I keep running out of memory and can't even install a 16k app and I hardly have anything on there - the major app's like Gmail and Inbox are using up a large chunk of space.
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Actually, I may have answered my own question by fiddling a bit with Link2SD - there's an option to convert an app (e.g. Google+) to a user app. I am still learning Android but it seems AFAIK that a system app is read-only and in /system/app and that's why it cannot be moved.
So by first following your original advice (@iSiddharth) and selecting the option "Integrate update into system", I think I am now removing the rollback feature of a system app (i.e. it is now a single app instead of a system app plus a separate update). Next, if I convert it to a user app, I can then - after a device reboot - move the app to the SD card (since it is now considered a user app instead of a system app).
At least, I hope my understanding is more or less correct and I'm not messing up my apps!!! I'm leaving all mission critical apps that are in /system where they are in case removing read-only for them could run me into trouble later.
And if I follow this for all of the apps that I need to, I can free up internal memory - AND if that patch / flash from @Rsameer
is legit, I can also get more local memory (+1GB).
maybe this will help you
http://www.informationlord.com/increase-apps-storage-space-of-xperia-c/
Brattex said:
Thanks, that sounds like a dream - but forgive me, how is it possible that the internal memory will become 2gb with this flash? You're a junior poster so how can I be sure this is safe to use? Can anyone vouch for this?
I've done some google hunting and it seems legit. but I would just like to be sure
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Bro it's safe. Don't worry. I do not post something that I haven't tried myself. And here's a screenshot from my xc.
And also anyone whose posts are gr8r than 100 becomes senior member. I don't use xda quite often and post few messages.
Magdy Yassen said:
maybe this will help you
http://www.informationlord.com/increase-apps-storage-space-of-xperia-c/
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Bro informationLord requires surveys nowadays. I am not sure but I think we can't post links with surveys on this site.
Rsameer said:
Bro informationLord requires surveys nowadays. I am not sure but I think we can't post links with surveys on this site.
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I'm trying to help :-/
Flashed but now can't restore
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I'm trying to help :-/
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Rsameer said:
Just flash this by cwm and your internal memory would become 2gb.
LINK: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BzJt7pK7xZYzMnJyeWxiTHJvcWM/view?usp=sharing&pli=1
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Magdy Yassen said:
maybe this will help you
http://www.informationlord.com/increase-apps-storage-space-of-xperia-c/
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Hey guys!
Once again sorry for late reply; just had a baby addition into our new home so I've been kinda busy
@Rsameer @Magdy Yassen I have followed the steps and flashed it but now the new ROM hasn't got Google Account Manager, Settings UI, or CWM any more so I can't figure out how to restore my backup? I'm sitting with the new image but I am stuck?
The steps say
"Once Xperia C starts, then simply turn off the phone and again boot into recovery and restore the backup you created earlier using CWM. By this you will restore all the data you had earlier."
but how do I boot into recovery now?
Brattex said:
Hey guys!
Once again sorry for late reply; just had a baby addition into our new home so I've been kinda busy
@Rsameer @Magdy Yassen I have followed the steps and flashed it but now the new ROM hasn't got Google Account Manager, Settings UI, or CWM any more so I can't figure out how to restore my backup? I'm sitting with the new image but I am stuck?
The steps say
"Once Xperia C starts, then simply turn off the phone and again boot into recovery and restore the backup you created earlier using CWM. By this you will restore all the data you had earlier."
but how do I boot into recovery now?
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Alright, I've worked it out - perhaps a little too hasty in my reply ... the instructions I had said press power and UP button but that wasn't working. I eventually decided to try Power and DOWN button and it worked! I've restored my backup and I am back in business!
Thanks guys - I have successfully merged /sdcard1 and /data together
theres a method
Brattex said:
Hi there
I've got a Sony Xperia C (C2305) and it's got a constant problem with disk space. I have installed a 32GB microSD but many of the app's insist on remaining on the 1GB partition (Device Memory) which now means app's are starting to bloat, etc. and I can't even run updates on app's like Whatsapp or Google+ because it says there's insufficient disk space for the download.
I am optimistic and hopeful that if I root / custom ROM the device I can get some life out of the phone.
When I did the Sony Unlock Bootloader check, my phone says under Service Info / Configuration "Rooting Status: Bootloader unlock allowed: No" which I think means I cannot use the Sony Developer tool to unlock the bootloader but I don't know if this also means it is a hopeless cause entirely.
I'd appreciate any insight into whether it is advisable to root / custom ROM my phone (and if it's even possible, given the above information) and whether or not this will enable me a greater deal of flexibility with installing app's on the SD card? 1GB internal is apparently not enough but if I can (with a custom ROM) move Gmail etc. to the SD card then I don't see any long-term challenges with this fix...
Thanks in advance
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theres a method to increase internal mem of xc
google Increase Internal mem XC

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