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[Q] Stock Rom + Partitions

First of all,i am really happy to announce (for those who came across with my desperate threads trying to solve my battery drain over 3G network issue) that flashing XXJPU Rom + Removing the partitions (swap + external extra storage) of my SD Card solved my problem. Battery is not draining anymore,and everything is working just fine with the stock rom.
The question is : Can i partition my SD Card again (to add internal storage,since i´ve came across the damn "Internal Storage is Nearly Full" message) ?
If yes,will i have to reflash the rom or , do anything else then just creating the partition using the Minitool software ?
Thanks in advance,and thanks again for those who tried to help me !

No need to make a new partition, extend the current one by minitool/gparted

I have o only one big partition used to store normal content. I need to make a new one to use as a extra internal storage space.. So i do need to partition it, all i need to know is if it will work and if i will have to do something else after partitioning it
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What can we do partition in our stock rom which would use as internal storage...? How to do it please teach me..
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hadi_xman said:
What can we do partition in our stock rom which would use as internal storage...? How to do it please teach me..
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If you create a partition on your SD Card as EXT2 ( i guess its EXT2 ) ,your OS will use it as internal storage.
Doing this,will solve the low internal storage issue.
I Just dont know if it works on stock roms,it does work on Kyrillos, inDroid, Sumee etc.

@OP i though u already had one partition when you said partition again
if your sd is as it is(just one partition)
then do this
flash g3mod
reboot into recovery
and partition
its the fastest way to get a partitio
then you can use an app2sd/data2sd script (system/etc/init.d)
Or if you have a card reader
use minitool/gparted to partition
shrink the existing one and make a new partiton(ext4)
and yea backup ur data, just in case!

cdesai said:
@OP i though u already had one partition when you said partition again
if your sd is as it is(just one partition)
then do this
flash g3mod
reboot into recovery
and partition
its the fastest way to get a partitio
then you can use an app2sd/data2sd script (system/etc/init.d)
Or if you have a card reader
use minitool/gparted to partition
shrink the existing one and make a new partiton(ext4)
and yea backup ur data, just in case!
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Thanks for the reply : )
I will use minitool since i know how to use it.
After creating a EXT4 Partition,what will i need to actually tell my OS to use it as internal storage ?
Will i need to reflash rom ? Run any script (like Data2SD) ?
Also, is the Kernel or the Rom that actually recognizes the partitions and use them ?
EDIT : Hey @cdesai i just partitioned my SD using minitool creating a EXT2 Partition for internal storage upgrade.
Following again,this tutorial here : http://forum.xda-developers.com/wiki/index.php?title=SD_card_partitioning
Titaniun backup is not recognizing the extra space,what do i have to do now ?

marcelloLins said:
Thanks for the reply : )
I will use minitool since i know how to use it.
After creating a EXT4 Partition,what will i need to actually tell my OS to use it as internal storage ?
Will i need to reflash rom ? Run any script (like Data2SD) ?
Also, is the Kernel or the Rom that actually recognizes the partitions and use them ?
EDIT : Hey @cdesai i just partitioned my SD using minitool creating a EXT2 Partition for internal storage upgrade.
Following again,this tutorial here : http://forum.xda-developers.com/wiki/index.php?title=SD_card_partitioning
Titaniun backup is not recognizing the extra space,what do i have to do now ?
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Hmm.
ext4 would be a bit better but ext2 is also ok
now keep an a2sd script in /system/etc/init.d
there is a thread in dev section by kyrillos with the script and instructions, use it
or flash a custom rom which already has it
and yes you need a kernel with init.d support, but every custom kernel has that feature(cf-root,fugumod,g3mod,simplicity,etc.)

marcelloLins said:
First of all,i am really happy to announce (for those who came across with my desperate threads trying to solve my battery drain over 3G network issue) that flashing XXJPU Rom + Removing the partitions (swap + external extra storage) of my SD Card solved my problem. Battery is not draining anymore,and everything is working just fine with the stock rom.
The question is : Can i partition my SD Card again (to add internal storage,since i´ve came across the damn "Internal Storage is Nearly Full" message) ?
If yes,will i have to reflash the rom or , do anything else then just creating the partition using the Minitool software ?
Thanks in advance,and thanks again for those who tried to help me !
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use a custom room like indroid, kyrillos etc & enjoy after partition, set the restore location as "internal" in the titanium setting before restoring apps
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Damn, i was trying to stick to a custom rom.
All right i will flash a custom rom.
Thanks for all the help guys
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Best of luck
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[Q] any1 knw hw to fix dalvik-cache mv 2 sd in creedsv2

hey guys i am new i really want to know if some one can fix r there's way to fix problem i.e
in creeds rom v2 dalvik-cache move to sd dont work i m stuck on boot loop for hours n i need a solution as in v1.7.2 i had 125 apps now i cant even install 50 of them....plz help.

maybe there's no ext4 partition?

no coz in v1.7.2 i made partition and of 512mb and moved dalvik-cache to sd and 64mb swap but a2sd is working well in v2 jus the move to sd function is not working as described by mr.creedo himself in the thread...n m still using v1.7.2 with sd-ext...
i think its coz of either rom or the kernel coz v2 is based on cmptly new firmware but in v.1.7.2 it is giving no such problem.

try link2sd...

Dalvik cache to sd is not working for now.Even i tried to do so but it din't work and i had to reflash. May be creed will come up with a solution

i have been studying android in deep and i think these steps might help via link2sd
and FAT2 partition
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=919326
i will try and let you guyz know if its of any use...!!

arhant said:
i have been studying android in deep and i think these steps might help via link2sd
and FAT2 partition
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=919326
i will try and let you guyz know if its of any use...!!
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lol, I already told use link2sd...works for me in every rom so far...even cm9...
but its a good thing that you tried to research a little...keep it up...

a.cid said:
lol, I already told use link2sd...works for me in every rom so far...even cm9...
but its a good thing that you tried to research a little...keep it up...
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hey its wierd..i made a secondary FAT32 partition using minitools and then flash v2 n try to link my secondary drive but wenever i choose fat32 its shows error then i noticed that this rom automatically changes fat32 to ext3 wenever i insert sd card though i was able to mount my ext3 using link2sd but wen i link dalvik-cache it shows no dalvik-cache..!!
how's dat possible....is it something wrong with rom??
thnx anyway

i was searching a more n i found this thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1042828
data2sd but it is under development...btw it can be use if made for fit..

arhant said:
i was searching a more n i found this thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1042828
data2sd but it is under development...btw it can be use if made for fit..
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ya that is ungaze script...already implemented in cm7.2 rc5.5 by asad007
I haven't tried partition tool...I partitioned via cwm...
and your secondary partition should be ext2/3, not fat32...

I partitioned ext 4 via windows. Putted ungaze script. Working . Same benchmark as without script. I am on rc 5,5
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djozaa said:
I partitioned ext 4 via windows. Putted ungaze script. Working . Same benchmark as without script. I am on rc 5,5
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will this move dalvik-cache to sd...if yes
plz give me download link!!!thnx

a.cid said:
ya that is ungaze script...already implemented in cm7.2 rc5.5 by asad007
I haven't tried partition tool...I partitioned via cwm...
and your secondary partition should be ext2/3, not fat32...
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hey will this method work in any rom r jus in cm7.2 rc5.5....n will this move dalvik-cache to sd....
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1042828
Please read instructions and do backup before
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arhant said:
will this move dalvik-cache to sd...if yes
plz give me download link!!!thnx
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Yes. Post above is link
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djozaa said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1042828
Please read instructions and do backup before
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Het guys please becarefull about the partition thing..
Because its very risky and you better have backup of your sdcard ane save that backups at your PC or notebook..
Some of my friends has been loosing all of his data because of it.

When u first time partitioning sd card, it will remove all your sd card stuff ofcourse. Just put it on desktop and move back when partition is done.
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a.cid said:
try link2sd...
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hey thnx ..it wrks n i have 134mb free...

Enter Recovery Mode by holding POWER + HOME;
With the Volume Down key (-) and High Volume (+) and navigate to the HOME key Select "advanced";
Select "partition SD Card"
In the next window you should choose the partition size.
If you have a 2GB card to advise you put 512mb 1024mb,
If you have a card with 4GB or 8GB advise putting 2048mb.
And finally select the size of the swap partition for extra memory.
If you have an urge to put 2gb card 128mb,
If you have a card with 4GB or 8GB advise putting 256mb.
enter the Market and install the program Links2SD
to open the program you should choose ext3 and press ok> then superuser permission> and after that restart your phone.
Now press the Options button to display the sub-menu of the program
Made this to take and check the settings, and automatically link-site check in'' automatically''.
Now press the Options button to display the sub-menu of the program.
Made this to take and check the settings, and automatically link-site check in'' automatically''.
Return to initial screen of the program, press the Options button to display the sub-menu and then click multiple selection, press the shutter button and select options select all, press again press the options button and click Actions, and click Create link. Press OK to start, and all your applications ready to go to memory that was created ext3.
Now we will install and configure the Swapper. Lower application, install the application by the Market, after check the Active on Boot Swap on Swap File Position sure "EXT Partition SD Card" in "Swap File Size" set a value as the size of the partition created in ext, I suggest that is a partition of 1024 put 250 if a partition of 2048 put 512 of superuser permissions and restart the phone.

And finally select the size of the swap partition for extra memory.
If you have an urge to put 2gb card 128mb,
If you have a card with 4GB or 8GB advise putting 256mb.
Now we will install and configure the Swapper. Lower application, install the application by the Market, after check the Active on Boot Swap on Swap File Position sure "EXT Partition SD Card" in "Swap File Size" set a value as the size of the partition created in ext, I suggest that is a partition of 1024 put 250 if a partition of 2048 put 512 of superuser permissions and restart the phone.
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I wouldn't recommend swapper...
long story short, it'll start affecting performance...and do more bad than good...
swap partition is basically virtual ram...but the problem with this is, our phones ram is fast, while even the best of sd cards can't match that...
so you may get better performance initially, but soon you'll regret having a swap partition...

HTC Pico "Couldn't install in USB Storage or SD card"

I searched every forum that could help me solve this problem I have, which is this error that tells me that i can't install in USB Storage or SD card.
I installed Jaggyrom 3.2.1 and cranium kernel by sakinda123
I could install some apps but I can't install some apps either. (I tried installing apps by unmounting the SD card then mounting it back after it's installed although I'm not sure if it directly installs to the ext4 partition or internal memory)
Long story short, I'm stumped on what to do with this problem

Cranium kernel #3 has that bug..flash #2 again..it may resolve
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make sure about the ext4 partition using minitool r other.....am running on jaggy3.2.1 +charlietweak..nt having any problems...still having problems try this combination.
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ANDRO*BOY said:
make sure about the ext4 partition using minitool r other.....am running on jaggy3.2.1 +charlietweak..nt having any problems...still having problems try this combination.
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Sorry for the absolutely LATE reply but the ext4 partition isn't the problem. I'm going to try the cranium build #2 and see if it resolves this problem.

Tested and confirmed, Cranium Kernel Build #2 + Jaggyrom 3.2.1 fixed the "Couldn't install in USB Storage or SD card"
Thank you for the help guys.

No Memory script working for CM10 Build #3

I have tried the INT2EXT+ for CM10 as well as Mount2sd for increasing internal memory in the new CM10 Build 3 but non seems to be working.I have everything i.e. Busy box as well as init.d support which is required for Mount2SD but every time I flash it, it gets stuck on the HTC logo.And, INT2EXT+ isn't working as well.The phone does boot properply in INT2EXT+ but doesn't show any increase in memory.

Do you have an EXT partition on your SD card?

SifJar said:
Do you have an EXT partition on your SD card?
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Yes I do.Should I try re-partitioning it and make partition again and than try Mount2SD again? Not only me few others are also having problems in increasing the internal memory in CM10 beta 3

I'd say you maybe should try formatting the card again in recovery and making ext partition while doing so, in case there is a problem with your partition. It's probably something else entirely, but may as well completely eliminate this option. (Of course, doing this will wipe everything from your SD card; back it up first).

M2SD working like awsome
M2Sd working like awsome in my Cm10beta3 as well as CM9.1build11 nothing seems to be lag...
which m2sd u followed and how u make a partition on ur sd card..?

Lay_13591 said:
I have tried the INT2EXT+ for CM10 as well as Mount2sd for increasing internal memory in the new CM10 Build 3 but non seems to be working.I have everything i.e. Busy box as well as init.d support which is required for Mount2SD but every time I flash it, it gets stuck on the HTC logo.And, INT2EXT+ isn't working as well.The phone does boot properply in INT2EXT+ but doesn't show any increase in memory.
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hey i'm also on cm10 beta 3, and tried flashing int2ext zip from recovery but it doesnt work ssays process aborted after a while...so i extracted my zip file in pc itself and copied 40int2ext file located in system/etc/init.din the Zip to same location in phone's system and then reboot normally...worked for me

The ROM with the script....
Go here : http://www.mediafire.com/?w5hbhl9795syl0s
The file is the Cyanogenmod 10 beta #3 by liverpool-fan.
I got permission from him and have also posted in my blog, along with installation details.

,,,,
try using Yannou's recovery instead of CWM......CWM has problems with mounting sd partition...
had same problem..........worked for me.... :fingers-crossed:
hit thanks if i helped :good:

this should work
Lay_13591 said:
Yes I do.Should I try re-partitioning it and make partition again and than try Mount2SD again? Not only me few others are also having problems in increasing the internal memory in CM10 beta 3
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try using Ungaze script.. it worked for me.. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1874121

[Q]How to mount the 2nd partition of my SDCARD?

I just created a 2nd partition on my 8GB SD card so that i could move apps to it using link2sd...but when i open link2sd and select the file system of my SD card's 2nd partition (ext4) i get an error:
Mount script cannot be created.
mount: No such device.
ext4 may not be supported on your device. Try FAT32 on the second partition.
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Other small question : Do I really need to mount the 2nd partition if I just wanna install custom ROMs?
Need help ASAP! thanks in advance .

Make ext3 partitions
No need of second partition for cyanogen. You may need it for sense
LâTêS†↭ⓛⓘⓝⓚⓢ™CM10 HTC A310E.
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ptcpayme said:
Make ext3 partitions
No need of second partition for cyanogen. You may need it for sense
LâTêS†↭ⓛⓘⓝⓚⓢ™CM10 HTC A310E.
If I haven't given you link, it's above. Just click it
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I made the second partition as FAT 32 and it worked.
Now the only doubt i have is...will ROMS work on FAT32 partition?

kingcola said:
I made the second partition as FAT 32 and it worked.
Now the only doubt i have is...will ROMS work on FAT32 partition?
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If you are on Stock then maybe FAT32 partition may have worked.. or even otherwise maybe it will work,.. haven't used a FAT32 sd partition since JaggyROM 2.x.x ( obviously my 1st partition is fat32 ) ... My second partition is an ext and it is advisable to have an ext partition cause there are many scripts like int2ext , s2e, etc which work well with an ext partition...
A partition is Not necessary to made in order for other ROMs to work.. They will work just as well without a partition .. only thing is your internal memory will remain to be 150 mb.. Which is the memory allocated in our phone's nand..
NOTE: Sense 4.0a is the only ROM that you necessarily need to have an SD-EXT Partition of at least 1 GB. Otherwise it won't boot.

thanks for helping me..

I partitioned (1GB of memory to fat32) my sdcard with MiniTool Partition Wizard to facilitate to link2sd long back. Now I am unable to recover that memory and merge into a single partition. Do you guys have solution for this?

delete the partition in disk mgmt..

kingcola said:
I just created a 2nd partition on my 8GB SD card so that i could move apps to it using link2sd...but when i open link2sd and select the file system of my SD card's 2nd partition (ext4) i get an error:
Other small question : Do I really need to mount the 2nd partition if I just wanna install custom ROMs?
Need help ASAP! thanks in advance .
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If anyone still have the above issue then just change ur sdcard partition type to ext3. Reboot mobile. Better to use link2sd for this.

smartksr said:
I partitioned (1GB of memory to fat32) my sdcard with MiniTool Partition Wizard to facilitate to link2sd long back. Now I am unable to recover that memory and merge into a single partition. Do you guys have solution for this?
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do it through mini partition tool..delete the created partition..now right click on the 1st partition..slect extend..n drag the cursor till end...n click apply...done

Use Other Kernel
The reason for your second partition is not recognized is you may be at Stock Rom and Stock kernel....
Stock kernel do not support ext partitions...
Use ateeq kernel or cranium kernel for ext4 partition support....
Also use Mounts2sd instead of link2sd...!!!!

I used mounts2sd after I created sd card partition(ext3) but this app said partition not mounted; but link2sd recognised n created scripts.
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RajeevBN said:
I used mounts2sd after I created sd card partition(ext3) but this app said partition not mounted; but link2sd recognised n created scripts.
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Assuming you have the right kernel, install the startup script and change the driver in mounts2sd settings to ext3.
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Thanks mate!! Your ext3 suggestion worked perfectly for Link2SD on my droid.
BleedingIris said:
Make ext3 partitions
No need of second partition for cyanogen. You may need it for sense
LâTêS†↭ⓛⓘⓝⓚⓢ™CM10 HTC A310E.
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Thanks mate!! Your ext3 suggestion worked perfectly for Link2SD on my droid. :good:

hey guys, is it possible to access the 2nd partition on Android or under Windows? Link2SD sees my 2nd partition and mounts it correctly, but assuming I want to copy e.g. music files to the 2nd partition using Root Explorer or using my PC, how do I do that? I tried both and they don't see my 2nd SD partition at all...

chaoscreater said:
hey guys, is it possible to access the 2nd partition on Android or under Windows? Link2SD sees my 2nd partition and mounts it correctly, but assuming I want to copy e.g. music files to the 2nd partition using Root Explorer or using my PC, how do I do that? I tried both and they don't see my 2nd SD partition at all...
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Use EXt2FS search in google you will get it..
Install it in your windows.. reboot your pc.. Then connect your card.. You will get the second partiton to see plus you can copy paste as well..

THANKS jynt_panwar!!!!! I WAS LOKING FOR THIS FOR A YEAR!!!!!!!!!! The Link2sd don't work for my phone (ZTE Blade L3 stock rom 4.4.2), but the Mounts2sd saved my life!!! Also I followed the instructions in this site: INCREASE YOUR ANDROID INTERNAL MEMORY || BY MOUNTS2SD (BEST WAY) in androcustomroms site. Maybe it can help more people... And thanks XDA of course!