Hello, can anyone explain to me how Directory Bind app actually works? In fact, in the app, I have no idea of why the default source directory is always the external SD card (instead of the internal SD by logic). Also, have anyone here actually get this app work on Note 2 since all the videos of demonstration of the app I saw online were done on those very old Gingerbread phones.
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I've been looking the past day, at threads for the new Tab 2 7.0 and other devices, and I'm lost. I was able to use windows to create the 2 partitions for my microsd and use Link2SD to attempt to move apps to the SD, but it still doesn't work.
I'm honestly most concerned of apps like Rdio, where the music that is saved offline is currently taking up valuable internal storage and not on my microsd.
Is this going to be possible? I am rooted, running stock ROM. Thanks!
Stock ROM does not have move2sd capability AFAIK. I think we'll have ot wait for a custom rom.
From what i herd The storage is emulate (sdext) So maby there's a was to redirect or combinevforvmore storage
p-3113 Puff, Puff, Puff,...... just sende'n smoke signals
you can use an app called directory Bind
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you can use an app called directory Bind
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Thanks for pointing out these app, never heard of it. Unfortunately I cannot get it to work for my scenario (Rdio synced music). I can setup the directories (bind them) but then Rdio won't sync music.
I am in the same boat as you slopokdave I want to use the external for Rdio.
I guess I will have to root my device and figure out a why from there.. I am just stuck as I use mac and there is still no method to do so with it :/
I found a app that works. It's called GL to sd. I think your tab have to be rooted. This app is free on the market.
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This is a thread for talking about the Directory Bind app. that is originally for the SGS II but works with the Blaze to move Camera photos (and other files) to the external SD card.
Original app thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1410262
Use this thread for discussion.
Tips:
(1) The Data and Target sources are inverted. This is really confusing. Just treat them as opposites.
Data= where you want the files to be stored
Target= where you want the files coming from.
(2) The app doesn't like the use of /storage or /mnt it wants us to use /external_sd and /sdcard
It looks like things are working now. Remember to backup your database.
Thanks, works. I couldn't get it to work before I had confused the source and data. Thank you for the nice layout of information.
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I keep getting the red bind failed. Any idea on what went wrong?
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Actually, I ended up deleting it was not working for me, still saved in internal memory. Maybe I did something wrong though if you state it works
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I got it working =D. When you open the internal folder up top it shows the external SD card memory. Its confusing but you can get the hang of it.
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LOL and the kicker...
Just showing what's possible. Good day ya'll.
Edit; After further thought (considering all the discussion on the topic). Everyone seems to think of the source and target as being reversed. This is because most look at directory bind's functions from a "write to" perspective. Whereas in the simlink and "read from" perspective, this labeling of source and target makes perfect sense.
I just got my new SGT 2 7.0" and was wondering how to to increase applications/data storage on this unit. I know it has to be rooted. But then I got confused: there are different methods out there that are compatible with only certain ROMs, some sorts of scripts that you have to maintain/change manually and etc.
What I want is to install certain applications (Like Sygic Navigation) on external SD card (32Gb) and use internal memory for regular/small apps. The reason is that that navigation app has huge map files that cannot be stored on internal memory - no room..
Another thing I got confused is the way those scripts work: some of them allow to completely swap internal memory for external, some allow data files to be installed on the external card. Can you guys advise what is the best and easiest way to make this happen? Are there any custom ROM's that already support it? My tablet is not rooted yet and it is Android v 4.1.1 (build P3113UECLK7).
As far as I see it, being a great tablet by design - it has a HUGE functional limitation - low memory capacity - only 8Gb for 7 inch tablet. Or Am I missing something
I juat got one of those too I'd have thought 8Gb is plenty for apps. Just get a decent-sized SD card for your data (music, videos etc), preferably a class 10 card. Good luck.
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m4rk said:
I juat got one of those too I'd have thought 8Gb is plenty for apps. Just get a decent-sized SD card for your data (music, videos etc), preferably a class 10 card. Good luck.
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The problem is that out of 8Gb we have only 4Gb available to use. The rest is already used by the system. And that is very, very limiting:crying:
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The problem is that out of 8Gb we have only 4Gb available to use. The rest is already used by the system. And that is very, very limiting:crying:
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You can use gl2sd app or the foldermount app, both of which require root.the first one allows you to move some apps to the sdcard and the second allows you to link and move large game/app folders to the sdcard(which is what i do, because the swap scripts do not work past4.1.2). I'm not sure if any of the external/internal swap scripts work on the p3100.
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You can use gl2sd app or the foldermount app, both of which require root.the first one allows you to move some apps to the sdcard and the second allows you to link and move large game/app folders to the sdcard(which is what i do, because the swap scripts do not work past4.1.2). I'm not sure if any of the external/internal swap scripts work on the p3100.
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What is that "foldermount application" you are referring to?
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What is that "foldermount application" you are referring to?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=39178981
You can get it in the play store too, but with this app you can choose what to put on your card.
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what a sad part of phone use for me....I have recently purchased Samsung galaxy core looking its features but I got disappointed , every thing is fine but there is no any option to move the downloaded apps to my sd card. when I go to app manager then there id no option ,''move to sd card'' option which is available in other my friends phone of other brands. I tried moboginie too but it also couldn't move and said failed.
I googled in the web and found some answer that there is no such facilities in this phone but not authentic one.
now I am getting problem cause I have to install some apps which are about 1GB size,,,so is there any method so that I can move my apps to my sd card despite of not having any default option to move to sd
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Download link2sd plus and link to all app data to sd card
I think all Samsung devices share the same disk with the os
If you root the phone I do believe that there is a way round this.
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Just looked on my galaxy tab 3 and yeah it says it
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Try link2sd it works for me
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Hi. I'm on a rooted Nexus 5, stock ROM and kernel. I have a Micro USB SD card reader and since I have many GBs of music I'd like to put the music on the SD card (which is mounted on the device using StickMount) and then symlink it to the internal memory so that I can play it using Google Play Music and other apps. How can I do that? Thank you.
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Hi. I'm on a rooted Nexus 5, stock ROM and kernel. I have a Micro USB SD card reader and since I have many GBs of music I'd like to put the music on the SD card (which is mounted on the device using StickMount) and then symlink it to the internal memory so that I can play it using Google Play Music and other apps. How can I do that? Thank you.
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Look here for info https://www.google.nl/search?q=goog...7&sourceid=chrome&espv=210&es_sm=122&ie=UTF-8.
The problem is Google play music only looks in the music directory for songs.
Also you cannot create symlinks in the fused sdcard.
You could try the following in a terminal emulator.
(Note you may have to change the following paths as I can't remember the exact path stickmount mounts your device to)
Code:
mount -o bind /sdcard/music/sd /sdcard/usbdisk/sda1
This should create a folder called sd in the music folder which Google play music is looking in. It should be then linked to your mounted storage in stick mount.
But beware this may crash your phone when you remove the card requiring a reboot.
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mount -o bind /sdcard/music/sd /sdcard/usbdisk/sda1
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Have you tested this? The reason I ask is that unless something has changed which I don't know about, this will not be possible. Since 4.2, Google changed how android handles mounts and this is no longer possible with root (root does not have elevated enough permissions).
Hence why I created this script back in the 4.2 days:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2178863
*Note, I no longer support that script so do NOT use it...
...which in turn lead to this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2192122
I myself use FolderMount as it works well and scripts are just a bit too clunky (hence why I ceased working on and supporting my script).
The only issue is you will need to move everything in your current music folder (which foldermount will do nicely for you) so you must always have your external media with you to play music. You cannot simply expand your current folder, its all or nothing (unless you can mount a subfolder of your music directory and music will see that? Not sure, you'll have to test).
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Have you tested this? The reason I ask is that unless something has changed which I don't know about, this will not be possible. Since 4.2, Google changed how android handles mounts and this is no longer possible with root (root does not have elevated enough permissions).
Hence why I created this script back in the 4.2 days:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2178863
*Note, I no longer support that script so do NOT use it...
...which in turn lead to this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2192122
I myself use FolderMount as it works well and scripts are just a bit too clunky (hence why I ceased working on and supporting my script).
The only issue is you will need to move everything in your current music folder (which foldermount will do nicely for you) so you must always have your external media with you to play music. You cannot simply expand your current folder, its all or nothing (unless you can mount a subfolder of your music directory and music will see that? Not sure, you'll have to test).
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I'm now trying foldermount, but it seems it's moving all my music from the external SD do the internal memory... Then what? Is it supposed to move all the music back to the SD card before unmounting? I can see no point to this...
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I'm now trying foldermount, but it seems it's moving all my music from the external SD do the internal memory... Then what? Is it supposed to move all the music back to the SD card before unmounting? I can see no point to this...
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Sounds like you've done it backwards.
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Sounds like you've done it backwards.
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Woops So now it does make sense
Well yeah, It works perfectly and it did what I wanted, thank you!
No probs
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Have you tested this? The reason I ask is that unless something has changed which I don't know about, this will not be possible. Since 4.2, Google changed how android handles mounts and this is no longer possible with root (root does not have elevated enough permissions).
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No I hadn't tested this. I just knew it was an alternative to symlinking which worked on the one x. I didn't realise that they had killed this in 4.2.
I also didn't know about foldermounts which should be a great alternative.
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Yeah its a good app. Use it for games myself
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