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[GUIDE] CONVERTING EXT4 ON gingerbread NEW!!! 8-10-11

I CANT STAND PEOPLE NOT BEING ABLE TO CONVERT GINGERBREAD TO EXT4
I KNOW THE ANSWERS AND HERE IS MY NEW GUIDE!!!!
There are only 2 known problems when it comes to converting to ext4 on gingerbread
1. your data partition stays on ext4 after you flash rom, you dont hear linda talk, and when you download apps they disappear next boot or restart your phone.
2. voodoo lagfix is disabled but linda is telling you there is not enough space on sdcard
HERE IS HOW YOU FIX THESE ISSUES: 1. corresponds to issues 1, 2. corresponds with 2
1. you need to flash ext4 converter,
flash ICBINB froyo
DISABLE VOODOO and turn off SYSTEM LAGFIX
boot up ICBINB froyo
go into cwm
make sure voodoo says everything is disabled and turned off still
flash the gb rom of your choice(make sure it has kg4 kernel with ext4 support)
after you flash the GB rom make sure voodoo still says everything is disabled and off
boot up GB rom
install busybox
install voodoo control app
turn on ext4 on everthing except debug
turn phone off
turn phone on
listen to linda
NOW IF YOU HAVE ISSUE 2 COME UP WHERE LINDA SAYS NOT ENOUGH SPACE ON SDCARD
2. this is an easy fix, i just did this 4 times on separate occasions to make sure i was right about this.
disable lagfix
go into cwm
advanced
create partition
make it 1024
with 0m swap size
give it time as it will take a minute to create
reboot recovery
enable lagfix on everything
and listen to linda FINALLY do what you want her to do
if you still cant get ext4 converted then YOUR doing something wrong, i have truly figured out how to get around every problem when it comes to converting ext4 on GB roms and i have done it MANY MANY TIMES so be sure to READ REREAD AND READ AGAIN!

Great job, bro.
I met both of two problems, and I tried all kinds of combinations to figure it out.
I finally figure it out before you posted this, and I can verify your solution does work. Your explanation is very very clear and hope everybody will be happy with their SGS 4G.
dsexton702 said:
SOOO many people are having problems with getting linda to convert all the partitions, but I BELIEVE i may have found the issue.
IF you are having the problem of flashing he gb rom and your phone isnt picking up your memory card OR linda isnt saying anything when you enable voodoo its most likely because your /data or /cache partition is still on ext4
so to fix this, simply go into CWM flash ICBINB rom OR any other rom where you can use voodoo lagifx to TRULY disable lagfix on all partitions, then once your partitions are fixed back to rfs go ahead and try flashing the GB roms via cwm and of course go ahead and disable lagfix install busybox then enable lagfix
now if your having the problem of linda telling you that there is not enough space on sdcard, i believe this is because you have an ext4 partition on your sdcard from froyo so you are going to have to remove that partition before linda will convert your partitions as ext4
you can remove the ext4 partition on your sdcard by using minitool partition and erasing the ext4 partition
then go ahead and flash the GB rom disable voodoo install busybox and enable voodoo
hope this helps you guys
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hunterwei said:
Great job, bro.
I met both of two problems, and I tried all kinds of combinations to figure it out.
I finally figure it out before you posted this, and I can verify your solution does work. Your explanation is very very clear and hope everybody will be happy with their SGS 4G.
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So using odin to go back to stock doesn't fully erase ext4?
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cnote74 said:
So using odin to go back to stock doesn't fully erase ext4?
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not everytime

dsexton702 said:
not everytime
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I learn something new everyday. It finally converted for me but it was by an accident as my phone reset on me.
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here c note

Another way to check to see if you are on RFS or EXT4 is to run a few adb and shell commands. I'm currently running a diff setup the usual, but they should all say RFS if you are trying to be off EXT4.
adb shell
su
mount
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you will see some of the following. Highlighted the areas of interest.
rootfs / rootfs rw,noatime 0 0
proc /proc proc rw,noatime 0 0
sys /sys sysfs rw,noatime 0 0
/dev/block/stl9 /system rfs ro,noatime,vfat,log_off,check=no,gid/uid/rwx,iochars
et=utf8 0 0
/dev/block/stl10 /data ext4 rw,noatime,barrier=0,nodelalloc,data=ordered,noauto_
da_alloc 0 0
tmpfs /dev tmpfs rw,noatime,mode=755 0 0
devpts /dev/pts devpts rw,noatime,mode=600 0 0
none /acct cgroup rw,relatime,cpuacct 0 0
/dev/block/stl6 /mnt/.lfs j4fs rw,noatime 0 0
tmpfs /mnt/asec tmpfs rw,noatime,mode=755,gid=1000 0 0
none /dev/cpuctl cgroup rw,relatime,cpu 0 0
/dev/block/stl11 /cache rfs rw,nosuid,nodev,noatime,vfat,llw,check=no,gid/uid/rw
x,iocharset=utf8 0 0
/dev/block/stl3 /efs rfs rw,nosuid,nodev,noatime,vfat,llw,check=no,gid/uid/rwx,i
ocharset=utf8 0 0

yep so nothing is wrong with drhonks kernel

lol des wanna know what the reall kick in the nuts is
december or winter time whenever lol
icecream and we do it all over again lol roflmfao

RaverX3X said:
lol des wanna know what the reall kick in the nuts is
december or winter time whenever lol
icecream and we do it all over again lol roflmfao
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ROFL! ima grow a beard for the winter and be an android lumberjack

dsexton702 said:
ROFL! ima grow a beard for the winter and be an android lumberjack
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Lmao
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RaverX3X said:
here c note
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Pretty colo logo it makes me want one.
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wait for tri cored or quad cored devices that are comeing out soon that have the gps modem etc on diffrent chips so the phone isnt doing all the work they say really long battery life improved graphics so on so forth

I have also found that a certain BusyBox Installer app kept me from enabling Voodoo properly. I made a post in the other topic about it.

dsexton702 said:
yep so nothing is wrong with drhonks kernel
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But what about the system mounting issue? When I try to unmount system in cwm I get an error.
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GDofWR420 said:
But what about the system mounting issue? When I try to unmount system in cwm I get an error.
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never heard of that issue, i was talking about with voodoo, but why would you unmount system anyways?

GDofWR420 said:
But what about the system mounting issue? When I try to unmount system in cwm I get an error.
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Same happens to me but I I pushed that recovery.bin in cwn thread to system bin and that fixed it for me I have also had no luck getting any of the gb roms to function properly but im fixing to give it one more try using instructions on this thread hopefully I can get it going im, on icinbinb or something like that
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dsexton702 said:
never heard of that issue, i was talking about with voodoo, but why would you unmount system anyways?
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If I go to flash a new ROM I always format system, well in order for it to format it has to unmount. Doesnt it? I mean ive done it every time ive flashed a new ROM through cwm and I find that I dint have near the issues others have. Just wondering was it an issue for others as well?
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The quickest way to see if you have any lingering EXT4 partitions is to open adb shell or a terminal emulator and enter:
Code:
su
mount | grep ext4
If anything is still EXT4, it will show something like:
Code:
/dev/block/stl11 /cache ext4 rw,noatime,barrier=1,data=writeback,noauto_da_alloc 0 0
At which point you can proceed with desexton's methods.

I did a successful ext4 conversion with a spare 2 gb sd card. Now with my 16 gb back in Linda still wants to convert on boot. I confirmed ext4 with the voodoo app (not room on sd card), it is no big deal and i can ignore it, let me know if it is normal.
BTW, thanks for the great work
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Samsung Galaxy S Duos S7562 - Move apps to SD Problem

Hi,
I have a Samsung Galaxy S Duos S7562. (Android OS, v4.0.4)
I am trying to move the apps installed to SD but its not happening there is no such option i tried the well known apps on play store for this task but they also don't have any such feature when installed on my phone. One of them even has it posted on its app description as given below:
Galaxy S3 is not supported:
* Galaxy S3 configures the SD card as a secondary external storage. This is configured by Samsung. Nothing developers can do about this. Please contact Samsung for details.
Not supported devices:
* Galaxy S3, Note 2, Galaxy Nexus, Tablets
* read FAQ 10 for details: App 2 SD > MENU > Settings > About > FAQ
I have also tried the adb shell pm set-install-location 2 command in the proper way.(The same command worked for my HTC Desire S and HTC Wildfire S).
So, Guys is there a way to move apps to the SD card, WITHOUT ROOTING. Just give me any information you might have about this. I am
assuming this i a problem with the Samsung Android OS.
Since its gonna be my everyday usage phone, i don't feel like playing around or changing the stock OS.:cyclops:
Minor tweaks are alright.
Thanks Guys.

Yes I have the same issue and would like to know if that is possible.
I know there is a fix for the SIII but you need root and I do not know if there is a rooting solution for this phone already.
Please let us know if there is root and/or non-root solution available...
Thank you very much!

Tyraenor said:
Yes I have the same issue and would like to know if that is possible.
I know there is a fix for the SIII but you need root and I do not know if there is a rooting solution for this phone already.
Please let us know if there is root and/or non-root solution available...
Thank you very much!
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Hi,
I install my apps in normal way. Afterwards I open the standard filemanager, go to the app directory and use the menue button. Then choose "move" and transfer the app directory to the extSdcard and fill in. Now use the app and have fun. Most of my apps operate from the extSdcard without any problem.
regards
timber1952

i have the same problem but i cant anderstand what will i do!!!!

Guys i called up Samsung the person at the call center tried to argue with me and give me all the procedures and information like i was a noob (the same things we all have tried or read on the net.) It seems they also don't know that they have a problem !! So, I got angry so he said he'll arrange a call from "TECHNICAL EXECUTIVE REPRESENTATIVE" ( the names they think for position to make them sound important )
And when i got from this above mentioned person she tried to give me the same answer but when i further protested she accepted that this is a limitation of the OS customizations by Samsung.
So, Guys only solution to this problem -- Use a Custom ROM..(CM or some other i don't know)
Please post the name and version, if some one is happy with the Custom ROM they might be using on this phone. (like if it has all the features running)

viper_ad said:
Guys i called up Samsung the person at the call center tried to argue with me and give me all the procedures and information like i was a noob (the same things we all have tried or read on the net.) It seems they also don't know that they have a problem !! So, I got angry so he said he'll arrange a call from "TECHNICAL EXECUTIVE REPRESENTATIVE" ( the names they think for position to make them sound important )
And when i got from this above mentioned person she tried to give me the same answer but when i further protested she accepted that this is a limitation of the OS customizations by Samsung.
So, Guys only solution to this problem -- Use a Custom ROM..(CM or some other i don't know)
Please post the name and version, if some one is happy with the Custom ROM they might be using on this phone. (like if it has all the features running)
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Good you made the lady accept this is an OS issue, did you ask will it be fixed in the upgrade by Samsung (sooner or later)

Having thevsame problem on my dads phone.
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timber1952 said:
Hi,
I install my apps in normal way. Afterwards I open the standard filemanager, go to the app directory and use the menue button. Then choose "move" and transfer the app directory to the extSdcard and fill in. Now use the app and have fun. Most of my apps operate from the extSdcard without any problem.
regards
timber1952
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Hii
Are u sure this is a right way and it's going to work normaly....
Please send us the app path to move to sd... but be sure please..:thumbup:
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i wanna know is there any way for unrooted s duos to move apps to sd.......

Isn't there anyway to swap sdcard by extSdCard?
/dev/fuse gets mounted on /sdcard - internatl storage
I've tried with a script on init.d to umount /sdcard and then mount mount my external sdcard on /sdcard, but doesn't work, it mounts /dev/fuse again on /sdcard
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mvrk69 said:
Isn't there anyway to swap sdcard by extSdCard?
/dev/fuse gets mounted on /sdcard - internatl storage
I've tried with a script on init.d to umount /sdcard and then mount mount my external sdcard on /sdcard, but doesn't work, it mounts /dev/fuse again on /sdcard
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I think i got it, now my sdcard partition (/dev/block/mmcblk1p1) apears mounted on /mnt/sdcard along with /dev/fuse wich is kind of weird, but is working:
[email protected]:/mnt/sdcard # busybox mount
rootfs on / type rootfs (ro,relatime)
tmpfs on /dev type tmpfs (rw,nosuid,relatime,mode=755)
devpts on /dev/pts type devpts (rw,relatime,mode=600)
proc on /proc type proc (rw,relatime)
sysfs on /sys type sysfs (rw,relatime)
none on /acct type cgroup (rw,relatime,cpuacct)
tmpfs on /mnt/asec type tmpfs (rw,relatime,mode=755,gid=1000)
tmpfs on /mnt/obb type tmpfs (rw,relatime,mode=755,gid=1000)
none on /dev/cpuctl type cgroup (rw,relatime,cpu)
/dev/block/mmcblk0p16 on /system type ext4 (ro,relatime,user_xattr,barrier=1,data=ordered)
/dev/block/mmcblk0p25 on /data type ext4 (rw,nosuid,nodev,noatime,user_xattr,barrier=1,journal_async_commit,data=ordered,noauto_da_alloc,discard)
/dev/block/mmcblk0p11 on /persist type ext4 (rw,nosuid,nodev,relatime,user_xattr,barrier=1,data=ordered)
/dev/block/mmcblk0p17 on /cache type ext4 (rw,nosuid,nodev,relatime,user_xattr,barrier=1,data=ordered)
/dev/block/mmcblk0p19 on /efs type ext4 (rw,nosuid,nodev,relatime,user_xattr,barrier=1,data=ordered)
/sys/kernel/debug on /sys/kernel/debug type debugfs (rw,relatime)
/dev/fuse on /mnt/sdcard type fuse (rw,nosuid,nodev,noexec,relatime,user_id=1023,group_id=1023,default_permissions,allow_other)
/dev/block/mmcblk1p1 on /mnt/sdcard type vfat (rw,relatime,fmask=0022,dmask=0022,codepage=cp437,iocharset=iso8859-1,shortname=mixed,errors=remount-ro)
[email protected]:/mnt/sdcard # busybox df -h
Filesystem Size Used Available Use% Mounted on
tmpfs 322.7M 84.0K 322.6M 0% /dev
tmpfs 322.7M 0 322.7M 0% /mnt/asec
tmpfs 322.7M 0 322.7M 0% /mnt/obb
/dev/block/mmcblk0p16
1.1G 836.4M 314.4M 73% /system
/dev/block/mmcblk0p25
1.8G 1.6G 192.3M 89% /data
/dev/block/mmcblk0p11
7.9M 4.0M 3.8M 51% /persist
/dev/block/mmcblk0p17
492.1M 8.2M 483.9M 2% /cache
/dev/block/mmcblk0p19
11.8M 4.1M 7.7M 35% /efs
/dev/fuse 12.8G 1.3G 11.5G 10% /mnt/sdcard
/dev/block/mmcblk1p1 12.8G 1.3G 11.5G 10% /mnt/sdcard

Is there any way to move apps to sdcard without rooting ???

shanal said:
Is there any way to move apps to sdcard without rooting ???
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Not that i know of.

shanal said:
Is there any way to move apps to sdcard without rooting ???
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Till now,no.........unrooted s duos means wings of bird binded in chains.......rooted means free bird,can do anything.........
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good!
timber1952 said:
Hi,
I install my apps in normal way. Afterwards I open the standard filemanager, go to the app directory and use the menue button. Then choose "move" and transfer the app directory to the extSdcard and fill in. Now use the app and have fun. Most of my apps operate from the extSdcard without any problem.
regards
timber1952
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very good I got it...
also set "show hidden files"
then u will be able to move files to sd card...
thanks a lot...

samsaung galaxy s dous
Same here. Cant move apps2sd. Getting an error " script not installed" while using S2E. the method timber1952 posted didnt worked for me.

akshay007dhore said:
Till now,no.........unrooted s duos means wings of bird binded in chains.......rooted means free bird,can do anything.........
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OK bt how too root 7562
pls help

root-solution in China, only 30 seconds needed
nil69 said:
OK bt how too root 7562
pls help
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does ur pc accept Chinese software? try sesrch "Shendurom 3.0.7.exe" with w.baidu.com or //soft.mumayi.net/downinfo/27856.html download and install

sree.panoor said:
Same here. Cant move apps2sd. Getting an error " script not installed" while using S2E. the method timber1952 posted didnt worked for me.
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Please refer to this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1912654&page=104
Look at Post # 2

I DID IT!!!! YEAH!!! Try this:
1. You have to root your stock rom. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=32522445&postcount=41
2. Partition your SD card. http://forum.xda-developers.com/wiki/index.php?title=SD_card_partitioning
3. How to use Link2SD. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1614700

Still stuck on link2sd.......
I swaped external sd to internal sd.......
See the screenshot.....no need to partition n all
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Temporary fix for Internal SD mount in CM11

Hello
Finally i found a way to mount sd partition used in 4.2.2(after 2 hours ) on 4.4.2(cm11)...
So this is the way i do it:
Be sure that your checked ADB Debugging in Developer menu,your phone is recognized in ADB and you have rooted your rom.
Run ADB and tipe this:
Code:
adb root
adb shell
mount -o rw -t vfat /dev/block/mmcblk0p32 /mnt/shell/emulated/0
Symlinks will do the rest.
Then go with any android explorer to /sdcard or /storage/sdcard0 and see if all is good (ye,it will be used for internal sd) Now you have full access to your old 4gb sdcard used in 4.2. (And finally you can download asphalt 8 or any other big game )
The only bug i found is Settings>Storage dont show 4gb,but its there.
Work when connect with computer too No problems with Gplay,camera too.
This is temporary fix,so use it till @varun.chitre15 release kernel with the real fix
You need to repeat this steps after every restart
Please test and report
P.S.- Im using CM11 alpha 2 with ThunderZap 4.1 kernel

Didn't worked on PA BETA 6.

I discovered this few days ago, but I had used /sdcard2 as the new mount point to avoid conflicts with the default path.
Instead of using init.d script the correct way of doing this is replacing all references of /data/media and emulated sdcard with the new block.
I will post a new kernel tomorrow here which will fix the internal storage completely on any android 4.4 ROM
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not working
Not working on CM11 either

varun.chitre15 said:
I discovered this few days ago, but I had used /sdcard2 as the new mount point to avoid conflicts with the default path.
Instead of using init.d script the correct way of doing this is replacing all references of /data/media and emulated sdcard with the new block.
I will post a new kernel tomorrow here which will fix the internal storage completely on any android 4.4 ROM
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Ye,I used /data/sdcard2 first,but then i try to mount it directly to sdcard0 and that was the place where it worked correct
Will wait for your kernel Good luck with it.
Navneet Suresh said:
Not working on CM11 either
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Wait for the new kernel from varun

Shivam Kuchhal said:
Didn't worked on PA BETA 6.
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Navneet Suresh said:
Not working on CM11 either
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This should work for anyone
1. Create a folder in root say sdcard2
2. Open terminal or shell with root permissions
Then type
Code:
mount -t vfat /dev/block/mmcblk0p32 /sdcard2
Now you can access your true internal storage but only through terminal emulator Here is how
Code:
su
cd sdcard2
ls
This will give you root level access to your storage.
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varun.chitre15 said:
This should work for anyone
1. Create a folder in root say sdcard2
2. Open terminal or shell with root permissions
Then type
Code:
mount -t vfat /dev/block/mmcblk0p32 /sdcard2
Now you can access your true internal storage but only through terminal emulator Here is how
Code:
su
cd sdcard2
ls
This will give you root level access to your storage.
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Not working am unable to create sdcard2 folder with Solid Explorer any other way (not even with terminal explorer)

Navneet Suresh said:
Not working am unable to create sdcard2 folder with Solid Explorer any other way (not even with terminal explorer)
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I updated OP.Try it and be sure that you phone is recognized in ADB and of course rooted rom

Ok works now
Navneet Suresh said:
Not working am unable to create sdcard2 folder with Solid Explorer any other way (not even with terminal explorer)
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varun.chitre15 said:
This should work for anyone
1. Create a folder in root say sdcard2
2. Open terminal or shell with root permissions
Then type
Code:
mount -t vfat /dev/block/mmcblk0p32 /sdcard2
Now you can access your true internal storage but only through terminal emulator Here is how
Code:
su
cd sdcard2
ls
This will give you root level access to your storage.
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siankatabg said:
I updated OP.Try it and be sure that you phone is recognized in ADB
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Ok works now but only shows in terminal I used this config as I wasn't able to use it directly :
Made a folder in emulated sdcard
Changed the mount point to it
Code:
mount -t vfat /dev/block/mmcblk0p32 /storage/emulated/legacy/sdcard2/
Then
Code:
su
cd sdcard2
ls
It shows in Terminal only as stated by Varun
Nice work :good: @varun.chitre15
EDIT : o.f.c am rooted -_- leave it it worked with a small workaround stated above.

Nice
Dont know why my method not work for you... but i can see all the files with explorer(got picture in op) and its used for internal sd (i can use it from computer too)
But lets all wait for the real fix from varun

hmm
siankatabg said:
Nice
Dont know why my method not work for you... but i can see all the files with explorer(got picture in op) and its used for internal sd (i can use it from computer too)
But lets all wait for the real fix from varun
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Even if I use your method stated in OP it shows the emulated one it must be a CM11 bug

Navneet Suresh said:
Ok works now but only shows in terminal I used this config as I wasn't able to use it directly :
Made a folder in emulated sdcard
Changed the mount point to it
Code:
mount -t vfat /dev/block/mmcblk0p32 /storage/emulated/legacy/sdcard2/
Then
Code:
su
cd sdcard2
ls
It shows in Terminal only as stated by Varun
Nice work :good: @varun.chitre15
EDIT : o.f.c am rooted -_- leave it it worked with a small workaround stated above.
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You need to mount the root subsystem as root and then create the folder
Code:
mount -o rw, remount /
mkdir /sdcard2
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Navneet Suresh said:
Even if I use your method stated in OP it shows the emulated one it must be a CM11 bug
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This emulated folders are the method used from sony,I only mount the mmcblk0p32 there to use it for internal sd(not for third sd),so when i mount it there,symlinks do all the rest and you can see it in /sdcard,/storage/sdcard0 and so on
P.S.-Dont know why ,but if you mount it with ADB you will see the files with explorer not only with terminal

varun.chitre15 said:
You need to mount the root subsystem as root and then create the folder
Code:
mount -o rw, remount /
mkdir /sdcard2
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siankatabg said:
This emulated folders are the method used from sony,I only mount the mmcblk0p32 there to use it for internal sd(not for third sd),so when i mount it there,symlinks do all the rest and you can see it in /sdcard,/storage/sdcard0 and so on
P.S.-You can mount it with ADB and you will see the files with explorer not only with terminal
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Ok guys it seems the issue has a temporary fix, @varun.chitre15 I forgot to remount as RW my bad :silly:

Oh man thats really great

Wow!! Finally bug is fixed!! Will be checking for your kernel tomorrow @varun.chitre15
Thank you so much

The fact is you can also access the internal storage using ddms from android sdk

varun.chitre15 said:
The fact is you can also access the internal storage using ddms from android sdk
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Oh hmm yep. BTW for those who don't know what's DDMS

More progress ...!
Works completely fine as a separate partition. Now you have the 2GB emulated and 4GB true internal storage completely accessible. Bonus right?
Await my tomorrows release. I am also going to release updated CM with some more fixes of others in thread by @#root or a new thread maybe.
But I have got exams from Tuesday. Will try as hard as possible to release everything tomorrow. Finally got this irritating bug fixed
Cheers

varun.chitre15 said:
More progress ...!
Works completely fine as a separate partition. Now you have the 2GB emulated and 4GB true internal storage completely accessible. Bonus right?
Await my tomorrows release. I am also going to release updated CM with some more fixes of others in thread by @#root or a new thread maybe.
But I have got exams from Tuesday. Will try as hard as possible to release everything tomorrow. Finally got this irritating bug fixed
Cheers
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Oh great i am backing up my data and waiting for you release of cm11 tomorrow

[KERNEL][Test] KitKat [Fixed Internal SD][TWRP flash from Internal SD]

Hello.
I will be short.
This is test kernel with my work from here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=51236354&postcount=41
Kernel is purely stock with fix for deep sleep,TWRP recovery with working flash from internal SD and my internal SDcard fix.
Instructions for flash:
1.Flash kernel with Flashtool or fastboot.
2.Flash modules.zip from recovery
Instructions to fix your SD files location:(to see them in /sdcard and /storage/sdcard0) (you need to have root)
First way is with root explorer:
1.Go to /data/media and move all the files and folders without "legacy,obb,0" to /data/media/0
Second way is with terminal:
1.Just tipe:
Code:
su
cd /data/media
mv !(0|legacy|obb) 0
You need to do this once.
If all went well,you will have your 4gb sd back on place.
Download:
Boot.img -> http://www.mediafire.com/download/emg35kqh8sqj0d1/boot-kk-twrp.img
Modules.zip -> http://www.mediafire.com/download/335zedpjks9i2g6/KitKat+modules.zip
Test and report,please.
Kernel is tested on CM11,but should work on other KitKat roms too.
I am not responsible for bricked devices.Do it at your own risk.
Аll can use my method or ramdisk, just mention me in your thread.
Credits:
@KillerKink - For DeepSleep issue fix
@vishal_android freak - For the great TWRP recovery,link here -> http://forum.xda-developers.com/xpe.../kernel-stock-kernel-twrp-integrated-t2667370

Nice work.

Will the sd internal fix work without flashing the kernel
or should the kernel be there for the commands to work ?
Anyways thanx for your help

The fix lies in ramdisk only or you've done some changes while compiling kernel also?
BTW thanks for one more way fixing storage.

Shivam Kuchhal said:
The fix lies in ramdisk only or you've done some changes while compiling kernel also?
BTW thanks for one more way fixing storage.
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Just ramdisk changes.
nandroidz said:
Will the sd internal fix work without flashing the kernel
or should the kernel be there for the commands to work ?
Anyways thanx for your help
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You need to flash it and if you flash other kernel after that you will lose your storage again.
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siankatabg said:
Just ramdisk changes.
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Any drawbacks of this method noticed so far?

Shivam Kuchhal said:
Any drawbacks of this method noticed so far?
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No.All apps and games working fine for me.Only settings>storage dont show correct space,but this is OS bug i think.I will update this kernel today to use /mnt/media_rw/sdcard0 as mount point and fuse,because with this recovery(for stock rom) we dont need to use /data/media.This way i think there will be no problems to wipe data or format sd at all

siankatabg said:
No.All apps and games working fine for me.Only settings>storage dont show correct space,but this is OS bug i think.I will update this kernel today to use /mnt/media_rw/sdcard0 as mount point and fuse,because with this recovery(for stock rom) we dont need to use /data/media.This way i think there will be no problems to wipe data or format sd at all
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It looks like I'll wait for your update to merge the fix into my kernel as waiting for 1 day isn't a big deal.

Shivam Kuchhal said:
You've made changes in recovery also?
And it looks like I'll wait for your update to merge the fix into my kernel as waiting for 1 day isn't a big deal.
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Im done with update i think Now i formated /data and /sdcard survive it Will test sdcard format and will upload it.
For recovery: Im using vishal_android recovery for stock rom.Nothing changed there.

Test kernel 2. Changed mount point and fuse to /mnt/media_rw/sdcard0 ,so now you need to move files from there to /mnt/media_rw/sdcard0/0
If you moved them on the previous kernel you dont need to do that again.This needs to be done once on the first use of my fix.
Download here:
http://www.mediafire.com/download/5ck8z6or1b0r8jg/boot-kk-twrp-2.img
P.S.- Terminal command is same,just use "cd /mnt/media_rw/sdcard0"
I forgot to say that you can wipe /data without problems now.

Thanks bro Great work!
But isnt there a way to mount the internal storage as the 'REAL' internal storage
i mean make it the storage where we install apps and games and place game data etc !

Me_Shazzy said:
Thanks bro Great work!
But isnt there a way to mount the internal storage as the 'REAL' internal storage
i mean make it the storage where we install apps and games and place game data etc !
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It is mounted as the real sdcard.I'm using it since one week for apps and games without problems.
But don't use this kernel, I got permissions from varun to add my fix to ThunderZap kernel.Go to official TZ kernel thread and you will find link.
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siankatabg said:
It is mounted as the real sdcard.I'm using it since one week for apps and games without problems.
But don't use this kernel, I got permissions from varun to add my fix to ThunderZap kernel.Go to official TZ kernel thread and you will find link.
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Thanks~

siankatabg said:
Test kernel 2. Changed mount point and fuse to /mnt/media_rw/sdcard0 ,so now you need to move files from there to /mnt/media_rw/sdcard0/0
If you moved them on the previous kernel you dont need to do that again.This needs to be done once on the first use of my fix.
Download here:
http://www.mediafire.com/download/5ck8z6or1b0r8jg/boot-kk-twrp-2.img
P.S.- Terminal command is same,just use "cd /mnt/media_rw/sdcard0"
I forgot to say that you can wipe /data without problems now.
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Can you update first post with updated commands now please? I am trying out this fix in my kernel right now. Thanks.
EDIT:
 @siankatabg
I typed these commands, are they correct?
Code:
su
cd /mnt/media_rw/sdcard0
mv !(0|legacy|obb) 0

Shivam Kuchhal said:
Can you update first post with updated commands now please? I am trying out this fix in my kernel right now. Thanks.
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I updated this fix in thunderzap kernel again.Moved mount from fstab to init.sony.rc.Here is what you need to add:
on init add this:
mkdir /mnt/media_rw/sdcard0 0700 media_rw media_rw
on fs,after mount_all fstab.sony add this:
# Mount internal SDcard partition.
wait /dev/block/mmcblk0p32
mount vfat /dev/block/mmcblk0p32 /mnt/media_rw/sdcard0 rw wait
and on sdcard service,change them to this:
service sdcard /system/bin/sdcard -u 1023 -g 1023 -l /mnt/media_rw/sdcard0 /mnt/shell/emulated
class late_start
disabled
service fuse_sdcard1 /system/bin/sdcard -u 1023 -g 1023 -d /mnt/media_rw/sdcard1 /storage/sdcard1
class late_start
disabled
Im adding init.sony.rc here,so you can compare it with stock one and see whats changed in better way.
And the commands for terminal are:
su
cd /mnt/media_rw/sdcard0
mv !(0|legacy|obb) 0
P.S.- Just rename the file.
Shivam Kuchhal said:
EDIT:
@siankatabg
I typed these commands, are they correct?
Code:
su
cd /mnt/media_rw/sdcard0
mv !(0|legacy|obb) 0
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Yes.If you see all your SD files in /sdcard,all is good.
P.S.2- One more thing.You can swap internal and external SD with simple edit on sdcard service:
service sdcard /system/bin/sdcard -u 1023 -g 1023 -l /mnt/media_rw/sdcard1 /mnt/shell/emulated
class late_start
disabled
service fuse_sdcard1 /system/bin/sdcard -u 1023 -g 1023 -d /mnt/media_rw/sdcard0 /storage/sdcard1
class late_start
disabled

siankatabg said:
I updated this fix in thunderzap kernel again.Moved mount from fstab to init.sony.rc.
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I don't want to swap
And I must say you've done an awesome job in this method. Can you tell me for what is the 1.5gb partition is used now? I mean the partition which was previously mounted as sdcard0

Shivam Kuchhal said:
I don't want to swap
And I must say you've done an awesome job in this method. Can you tell me for what is the 1.5gb partition is used now? I mean the partition which was previously mounted as sdcard0
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For nothing i think./data/media is part of /data,so when now its empty this space will be used for your installed apps,libs and so on in /data.

siankatabg said:
For nothing i think./data/media is part of /data,so when now its empty this space will be used for your installed apps,libs and so on in /data.
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I need bit of your help here bro.
I'm using this method and I can see my files under sdcard0/0 but the problem is that I copied some data under Android/obb folder for paying a game. After I went to sdcard0 through es file explorer shortcuts, I failed to delete obb folder but when I went to sdcard0 by navigating to mnt/media_rw/sdcard0/0. It deleted successfully. Is there any reason? The game for which I copied the data for also kept force closing. Also when I type those commands that you gave for moving data, they keep giving me errors like TWRP isn't empty and no such file or directory.

Shivam Kuchhal said:
I need bit of your help here bro.
I'm using this method and I can see my files under sdcard0/0 but the problem is that I copied some data under Android/obb folder for paying a game. After I went to sdcard0 through es file explorer shortcuts, I failed to delete obb folder but when I went to sdcard0 by navigating to mnt/media_rw/sdcard0/0. It deleted successfully. Is there any reason? The game for which I copied the data for also kept force closing. Also when I type those commands that you gave for moving data, they keep giving me errors like TWRP isn't empty and no such file or directory.
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I already stated on how to mount obb directory correctly in TZ kernel thread. Take a look at this post.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=51310631&postcount=724
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4.4.2 fix internal sd help

i use phantom kernel and AOSPA 4.0 Beta-6 DB-1 i dont fix internal sd pls help me
now internal sd 2gb

taylan08 said:
i use phantom kernel and AOSPA 4.0 Beta-6 DB-1 i dont fix internal sd pls help me
now internal sd 2gb
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-l/development/kernel-kitkat-t269004
NEXT TIME, SEARCH OVER THE FORUM, BUT READ THIS THREAD, PLEASE!

I saw it., but I do not understand. trial but did not try to

taylan08 said:
I saw it., but I do not understand. trial but did not try to
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Have you reboot?
After flashing must reboot once then you have 4gb..follow guide to access internal storage..

I use this method. bit more can you explain (google translate )
1. flash phantom kernel 7
2. system.img
3.userdata.img
4.gapps
5.reboot
6.start up
7.reboot and flash.zip phantom kernel 7 and start up phone but internal sd 2 gb
and
i dont understant this method
Instructions to fix your SD files locationto see them in /sdcard and /storage/sdcard0) (you need to have root)
First way is with root explorer:
1.Go to /data/media and move all the files and folders without "legacy,obb,0" to /data/media/0
Second way is with terminal:
1.Just tipe:
Code:
su
cd /data/media
mv !(0|legacy|obb) 0
You need to do this once.

taylan08 said:
I use this method. bit more can you explain (google translate )
1. flash phantom kernel 7
2. system.img
3.userdata.img
4.gapps
5.reboot
6.start up
7.reboot and flash.zip phantom kernel 7 and start up phone but internal sd 2 gb
and
i dont understant this method
Instructions to fix your SD files locationto see them in /sdcard and /storage/sdcard0) (you need to have root)
First way is with root explorer:
1.Go to /data/media and move all the files and folders without "legacy,obb,0" to /data/media/0
Second way is with terminal:
1.Just tipe:
Code:
su
cd /data/media
mv !(0|legacy|obb) 0
You need to do this once.
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All that process are in mnt folder...root your phone than you can checked
Mnt folder there are sdcard and 0 folder..op mention to move from sdcard to 0 folder...In 0 folder you'll have another sdcard that you'll paste all file...
Using terminal command is more easier.

So,, the only Bug in KK is Bluetooth?
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I tried it a lot times aswell and it do not work....
Edit: I use Paranoid Android AOSPA

passie99 said:
I tried it a lot times aswell and it do not work....
Edit: I use Paranoid Android AOSPA
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I'm using paranoid aospa beta6[rooted], with thunderzap4.1 storage fixed kernel... nd all is working well...storage 4gb.

taylan08 said:
I use this method. bit more can you explain (google translate )
1. flash phantom kernel 7
2. system.img
3.userdata.img
4.gapps
5.reboot
6.start up
7.reboot and flash.zip phantom kernel 7 and start up phone but internal sd 2 gb
and
i dont understant this method
Instructions to fix your SD files locationto see them in /sdcard and /storage/sdcard0) (you need to have root)
First way is with root explorer:
1.Go to /data/media and move all the files and folders without "legacy,obb,0" to /data/media/0
Second way is with terminal:
1.Just tipe:
Code:
su
cd /data/media
mv !(0|legacy|obb) 0
You need to do this once.
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My fix is not using /data/media folder to mount SD anymore.
Here you can read what you need to do:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=51293864&postcount=720
Also in Phantom kernel thread: (Q: What do I need to do for proper functioning of storage in KitKat kernel?)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=46822872&postcount=3
Civic kernel too: (HOW TO DEAL WITH KITKAT STORAGE?)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-l/development/kernel-civic-1-0-t2557602
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siankatabg said:
My fix is not using /data/media folder to mount SD anymore.
Here you can read what you need to do:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=51293864&postcount=720
Also in Phantom kernel thread: (Q: What do I need to do for proper functioning of storage in KitKat kernel?)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=46822872&postcount=3
Civic kernel too: (HOW TO DEAL WITH KITKAT STORAGE?)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-l/development/kernel-civic-1-0-t2557602
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I tried every single one but it do not work... when I try it with adb shell, there comes "failed on Android - directory not empty"
what am I doing wrong?

Empty the folder that it claims to be not empty or try to move files using explorer. Not terminal.
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[quote name="siankatabg" post=51564843]My fix is not using /data/media folder to mount SD anymore.
Here you can read what you need to do:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=51293864&postcount=720
Also in Phantom kernel thread: (Q: What do I need to do for proper functioning of storage in KitKat kernel?)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=46822872&postcount=3
Civic kernel too: (HOW TO DEAL WITH KITKAT STORAGE?)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-l/development/kernel-civic-1-0-t2557602
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I tried every single one but it do not work... when I try it with adb shell, there comes "failed on Android - directory not empty"
what am I doing wrong?[/QUOTE]
Let me guess, TWRP folder? Just delete it and try again.
Or just move them manually.
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siankatabg said:
I tried every single one but it do not work... when I try it with adb shell, there comes "failed on Android - directory not empty"
what am I doing wrong?
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Let me guess, TWRP folder? Just delete it and try again.
Or just move them manually.
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I also did it manually... But it does not work... I moved all files and folders to 0, when I reboot then, nothing had changed. By the way I use newest Thunderzap kernel with internal storage fix

You sure about this?
Try checking by connecting your phone to the laptop. Do you still see only 2 GB?

No. My computer shows 4gb, I don't know whats wrong
Edit:
but in settings of my phone it just show 2gb..
but when I have a look on root explorer, it shows me the internal 4gb storage. but I can´t move apps to it. And file commander shows the 4gb storage as internal storage aswell, and file comander works without root... I am so confused..
and I have to add that the 4gb internal storage is shown as "sdcard" in root explorer. The microsd card is shown there as "sdcard1"..

it shows that way only. As sd card for the internal storage. That is normal. You have access to the 4gb storage now. You can wait till someone gets that up so perfectly for the setting screen.
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Okay thanks but I can't move apps to the storage
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Welcome!
passie99 said:
Okay thanks but I can't move apps to the storage
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Use folder mount app from the market and see if that helps!
You can hit that thanks button over there to add up to that thanks you know

Thats a good idea haha, it could have been my own idea I thank you so much !!
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