[Resolved] [Q] Help with Galaxy Mini 2 partition - General Questions and Answers
After installing this Cyanogen Mod
I got two internal storage in my Samsung Galaxy mini 2 S6500D. It was suppose to have 4gb internal memory but in settings > storage it shows the first Internal Storage partition to have 0.90gb and the second Internal storage having 1.84gb. Now that the first partition is almost full I get errors of the lack of internal memory.
I tried partitioning it myself by following this instruction from this thread.
chose Recovery => advanced => Partition SD card
if sdcard have
1G => 128mb
2G =>256mb
4g=>512mb
8g=>1G
and the partition 2 is swap
you can chose 128 or 256
reboot and check in pc
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but I modified it a bit, instead of selecting "Partition SD card" I chose "Partition Internal SD Card'.
I rebooted the phone and checked the storage again but I found out that my external SD Card was partitioned instead.
Any help with this please? :fingers-crossed:
[A] Do not partition internal SD Card
Never mind, I figured it out after looking it up in scattered tutorials everywhere.
Looks like 'Partitioning Internal SD card' was a wrong move. I'm just glad only my external SD card was partitioned.
I followed a tutorial here in XDA which was so wrong by the way and ended up damaging my SD card, what once was 4gb turned to 1GB because the instructions were wrong.
I followed this tutorial instead:
First you need to correctly partition external SD Card:How to Partition SD Card and Use Link2SD in any Android Phone with Screenshots. Do note that you must use a memory card reader when doing so. There are built-in memory card reader in todays laptops. Find a pushable compartment and a fake adapter pops out. Or buy a card reader.
Because I used a modified version of CM, you should use ext3 in step 8
Problems encountered & how to fix it:
When my 4gb memory was wrongly formatted and an error pops out in your android saying external SD card is empty. In my experience, there were partitions that had the wrong format so it's best to reformat it using your android phone. Android has a built-in SD card fixing module, so it's best if you tap the error to format the card and start over again.
Do not format the INTERNAL memory...the only thing you could do is expand it using Link2SD.
So, you're saying that for accesing 1.8GB partition not mounted in Cyanogen Mod, I only need to use Link2SD?
Or do I need to repartition my internal HDD...? Do you have any link to a good tutorial about that?
Thanks
floddy said:
So, you're saying that for accesing 1.8GB partition not mounted in Cyanogen Mod, I only need to use Link2SD?
Or do I need to repartition my internal HDD...? Do you have any link to a good tutorial about that?
Thanks
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Is there such a thing as an unmounted internal memory card? I haven't encountered that :<
Here's more info:
You don't need to use Link2SD if you don't have an external memory card.
From what I googled, never ever modify internal memory. Hence the use of external memory card to expand internal memory using Link2SD.
The reason why I said not to modify internal memory is because I tried reformatting it without using a memory card reader and it rendered my memory as unreadable format..so yeah, I guess you could say you must never tamper with internal memory.
You must use an external memory card and a memory card reader then plug it to your computer if you reformat it because this separates your memory card from the running android device. If you keep your external memory card inside your phone, this will also corrupt your external memory card.
You only need to expand internal memory if your device complained for the lack of storage..never make changes of you device if theres nothing wrong with it
The only thing you need to partition is your external memory card.
Then Link2SD will "link" files from your phone to your external SD card (it moves some files to your external SD card), tricking your phone to think that it has more space.
If you need a tutorial I posted the best links in my tutorial in the second portion.
It also explains stuff not discussed here
As you might know, S6500D comes with an internal 4GB drive, partitioned in 2 parts:0.9GB and 1.8GB.
Once with the instalation of CWM 6.0.4.5 (if I'm not wrong), Android (KitKay 4.4.2 Omnirom) only sees 0.9GB partition. At least in my situation, this is the case. I cant acces 1.8'GB partition.
Yes, I do have an external SD card of 8GB, which Android see it as an internal partition, but many of the apps are not working because "it can't find'" SD card, which I suppose is 1.8GB partition.
And my question is if Link2SD help me see 1.8GB partition. Or at least help apps to use external sd (mounted as internat sdcard1) for their cache.
Am I too complicated?
floddy said:
As you might know, S6500D comes with an internal 4GB drive, partitioned in 2 parts:0.9GB and 1.8GB.
Once with the instalation of CWM 6.0.4.5 (if I'm not wrong), Android (KitKay 4.4.2 Omnirom) only sees 0.9GB partition. At least in my situation, this is the case. I cant access 1.8'GB partition.
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I lost the link but a user said that never touch that 1.8 gb partition partition because is the unrooted side of the memory. It's something that links you and the applications without touching the rooted side (the first partition). You can't use 1.8gb to expand internal memory. It stays that way.
Yes, I do have an external SD card of 8GB, which Android see it as an internal partition, but many of the apps are not working because "it can't find'" SD card, which I suppose is 1.8GB partition.
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The usable internal memory of Samsung Galaxy Mini 2 is just really small (2GB) . Like I've previously said, the 1.8gb is "reserved" for you and your app and 0.9GB is for your app to work on with the android system, thats why your android is constantly complaining for more space because let's face it..0.9 gb is too damn small. In screenshot #2 below I added where the remaining 2gb from Mini2's 4gb internal memory is used on.
Now about your external memory.
Link2SD will trick your phone into thinking that you have another internal memory by using your mounted external memory card. So merely reformatting the external card won't work, it needs the Link2SD app to register such data to your phone.
Or at least help apps to use external sd (mounted as internat sdcard1) for their cache.
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Yes. As long as that you formatted it properly as Ext3 Primary and link it using Link2SD.
This screenshot is my whole storage: I added some explanation. Maybe I misunderstood what you ment, I truly apologize.
1.) Settings > Storage
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2.) Storage information in Link2SD
Now in case you are wondering where is the remaining 2GB internal memory in the 4GB Scamsung promised, here's a screenshot of Link2SD along with the partitioned memory.
Some added info:
Do not use Link2SD on system apps like Google Play and etc.
I tried to partition my external 8GB SD card, with minitool partition wizard , but my phone only sees the first 5GB partition. Link2SD says I don't have an extrernal sd card . I created both partition as primary, as is said in the tutorial.
Maybe I should say that I'm using CWM v6.0.4.7 .
In recovery mode/advanced, I can find "Partition SD card" option.
Any other suggestion?
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[Q]:about Galaxy Wonder having problem with Link2SD
Link2SD is the BEST app ever!!! [Q]:about Galaxy Wonder having problem with Link2SD Phone: Samsung Galaxy Wonder (GT-I8150) What i already know: i know how to use Link2SD with my OLD Galaxy Mini! 1. partition SD with 2 primary parts 1 FAT32 and 2nd Ext2 for extension! 2. plug into unit and install Link2SD and it will automatically read the 1st partition as SD Card and the 2nd Partition as SD Card 2nd Part. now i bought a new phone Samsung Galaxy Wonder WHICH HAS A BUILT IN 1.70GB USB Storage.. (THIS IS MY PROBLEM using Link2SD) now my problem is how do i fix this... i partitioned my 16GB SD Cards into 1st Partition 30GB(fat32) and 2nd Partition 2GB(ext2) BUT WHEN I PLUG IT IN Galaxy Wonder and RUN LINK2SD, Link2SD Reads the 1.7GB built-in phone USB Storage as the SD Card and 2nd partition 2GB(ext2) from the actual SD Card as it should be... instead of reading the 1st partition of the actual SD card which is 30GB AS THE SD CARD!! hayyyy help.... Reason i need to fix this.. When i install HD games into my Galaxy Wonder WHICH NEEDS a 450MB "PATCH" (Ex. GTAIII 10th Anniversary) it automatically goes into the 1st partition SD CARD... so i need Link2SD to read the 14GB from my SD Card to be the actual SD Card read instead of the Built-in 1.7GB USB Storage of the phone.. coz when i LINK programs it only transfers the apk, dex (dalvik-cache) and lib into the 2nd Partition.. but the "450MB Patch will stay on the 1st partition... So How do i MAKE LINK2SD read my 30GB 1st partition from the SD Card "AS THE SD CARD" and not the 1.7GB built-in USB Stroage of the Phone Thank you very much and God bless!!! PS. may i make an upgrade suggestion?? is it possible to make an OPTION to choose which storage will the Link2SD recognize as the 1st partition?? coz my phone has 3 types of storage... 1. 1GB internal memory 2. 1.7GB Built in USB Storage 3. 30GB 1st & 2GB 2nd partition of my 32 GB SD CARD so my phone selects the "1.7GB Built in USB Storage" as the default SD CARD and the 2nd partiton of my SD Card as the 2nd Partition.. sir Bakpinar is it possible can we make an option that the Link2SD program ask the user which will it recognize as 1st partition? coz if i set the Link2SD the default installation path to "External" in Galaxy Wonder, it goes into the 1.7GB Build in USB Storage and not in the 1st partition of the SD Card... Another suggestion if it is possible sir can we not only Link the "apk, dex (dalvik-cache) and lib" files of an application but also the "PATCH" Files that are being downloaded for some HD Games or programs? Example. "GTA3 10th Anniversary"?? it would really be a complete SUPER AWSOME app of all time if there 2 suggestion would be granted ^_^
[Q] SD CARD Partion
Good morning all !!!! I have done an ample amount of reading and I am still confused by the topic a little bit. And the post I came across were rather old. I just bought a 32G micro SD card for my galaxy s 4g running (wicked rom 9.1). This rom finally has the ability to move apps to SD. My question is, is it really necessary to partition your SD card for any reason??? What are the benefits? I still do not get he concept. I can only find the ways to do it. but not the reason.
*BUMP* so.... I still did a bunch of reading, and did a SD card wipe attempted the 2nd partition and using link2sd and seems that the 2nd partition is not being recognized? can someone point me in the right direction?
Partitioning the SD card! Actually, partitioning gives you the benefit of using space in your SD Card to install apps or use app data, instead of cramming it all up in the phones' internal memory. In other words, the Second Partition acts as the internal memory of the phone. So creating a 1 GB partition for a device with low internal memory allows the user to install more apps and doesn't let the internal memory decrease. Link2SD can only accept partition with the proper scripts, i.e if the SD card has been partitioned with Ext2 then Link2SD must also be given the command for creating scripts as Ext2. It is usually recommended to partition SD as Ext2 or Ext3 and create scripts on Link2SD as the same. Hope it helped :good:
[GUIDE][NOOB FRIENDLY]Increasing Internal Memory By Partitioning SD Card
Increasing Internal Memory By Partitioning SD Card
----ALL SD CARD CONTENT WILL BE REMOVED FROM SD CARD DURING THIS PROCESS. BACKUP SD CARD BEFORE PROCEEDING----
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Hello xda , This time I am presenting another alternative method to increase the internal storage of our device.
This metod involves partitioning SD card and using one of the partitions for storing apps.The other part can be used
for storing user data and other contents.You may already know but I remind you that SD Card will be FORMATTED during the
process , so please backup existing data.
NoteThis guide will partition your sdcard to make a part of your sdcard works like the internal memory that you can move your apps to it.
This guide will never increase the real internal memory as it is impossible to be done.
Prerequisites:
Sony Xperia C
Link2Sd app Play Store Link
Root Access
Clockworkmod Recovery
SD card
Procedure to Partition The Memory Card:
First switch off your phone and boot into Clockworkmod Recovery
Go to "Advanced' and choose 'Partition Sd Card'.
Then choose the required size, I suggest 512 MB .
After that , it will ask swap size, choose 0 MB
Then CWM will start partitioning your sd card
After it completes , Reboot your phone.
Instructions To Increase Internal Memory Of Android Phone With Link2SD:
Install Link2sd app(if you haven't till now)
Open the app and grant superuser permissions
Then it will ask for your file system , choose ext4 and press ok
Then It will say something like 'Mount script created...blahblah'So reboot your phone now
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Now Open Link2sd and go to any app
Youwill see a small button which says 'Link to SD Card' Click it
Select all check boxes and click ok , The app will be moved to sd card with all its data and files.
In the native method only some files are moved but in this method everything will be moved to sd card which frees up your internal storage
Please Do Not Forget To Press The Thanks Button on this guide .... :good:
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hi.. will you show us the internal memory if increased(on settings)? screenshot..tnx
Please Clear Your Doubts It actually does not increase your Internal Storage, It only makes your phone feel that one partition of SD Card in Internal Storage. It will only change the path of installing the Apps and will not actually increate the System space or the physically allotted internal storage.
abhishekr700 said: Reserved..... Click to expand... Click to collapse Can I partition sd card using twrp? Sent from my falcon using XDA Forums
mahesvr said: Can I partition sd card using twrp? Sent from my falcon using XDA Forums Click to expand... Click to collapse I haven't used it till date, but I always recommend using CWM, its far better and believe me its more trust-able. Thanks.. Please remember to press the THANKS button if I have HELPED you. ?
abhishekr700 said: I haven't used it till date, but I always recommend using CWM, its far better and believe me its more trust-able. Thanks.. Please remember to press the THANKS button if I have HELPED you. Click to expand... Click to collapse thank you but i used aparted app to partition my sd and got work
I tried but giving no command in starting.
[email protected] said: I tried but giving no command in starting. Click to expand... Click to collapse Press the camera button at that screen.
I partioned my sd card with 512mb then again I partioned with 4000mb, now mobile is not reading memory card and how to make it full like before?
anirogz said: I partioned my sd card with 512mb then again I partioned with 4000mb, now mobile is not reading memory card and how to make it full like before? Click to expand... Click to collapse use diskpart (search google for how to) to repair your memory card.
2nd partition can be created without loosing data on primary fat partition using AParted app, just unmount SD then resize primary fat sd and rest of it create 2nd partition.
Increasing Internal Memory By Partitioning SD Card Hi, I tried steps given by you but failed somehow. Then i came across this link http://www.xperiablog.net/2011/12/12/link2sd-guide-never-worry-about-internal-memory-limits-again/ I have enabled my sd card as a def storage location with a few apps installed on it (not all apps including big ones). Now can i use my existing 8 gb SD card and perform the below steps? 1. connect phone and copy the card contents to a folder on computer 2. use partition tool and create 2 partitions 2 gb (main) and 6 gb (secondary for link2sd) 3. copy back the data from computer to my secondary partition on sd card 4. use link2sd to set my secondary partition of 6gb on sd card as default storage 5. copy rest of required apps and data to my secondary partition on sd card using link2sd kindly advise. Thanks
Adoptable storage issue (Marshmallow)
Hello everyone, i have a memory card of 16Gb (transcend class 10) and i partitioned it into two parts. So that i can use a partition as internal storage for installing apps in Marshmallow Roms. The problem is when i select a partition to be formatted as internal storage both the partitions get merged. How can i use the two partitions seperately? How can i use one partition for installing apps and another partition for keeping media? (Pardon me if i posted in the wrong place. As I'm a noob in XDA)
Amogh Thambi said: Hello everyone, i have a memory card of 16Gb (transcend class 10) and i partitioned it into two parts. So that i can use a partition as internal storage for installing apps in Marshmallow Roms. The problem is when i select a partition to be formatted as internal storage both the partitions get merged. How can i use the two partitions seperately? How can i use one partition for installing apps and another partition for keeping media? (Pardon me if i posted in the wrong place. As I'm a noob in XDA) Click to expand... Click to collapse i try out this method to SPLIT the SD CARD BETWEEN ADOPTED INTERNAL STORAGE AND PORTABLE EXTERNAL STORAGE. it work. just follow the instruction on this website :http://blog.sam.liddicott.com/2016/...roidlessons.com/how-to-move-...0-marshmallow/ if you face the problem of adb devices no unauthorized . please follow the solution given here :http://stackoverflow.com/questions/2...e-unauthorized thank for pengkoh1
Muhammad amine said: i try out this method to SPLIT the SD CARD BETWEEN ADOPTED INTERNAL STORAGE AND PORTABLE EXTERNAL STORAGE. it work. just follow the instruction on this website :http://blog.sam.liddicott.com/2016/...roidlessons.com/how-to-move-...0-marshmallow/ if you face the problem of adb devices no unauthorized . please follow the solution given here :http://stackoverflow.com/questions/2...e-unauthorized thank for pengkoh1 Click to expand... Click to collapse Page Not Found...
GugaBarrera said: Page Not Found... Click to expand... Click to collapse http://blog.sam.liddicott.com/2016/02/android-6-semi-adopted-storage.html?m=1
I have a question. I have a Sony Xperia L. I'm using the CM 12.1. I think of migrating CM13 is because of adoptable storage. Now I have 1.57 GB of internal memory, 4GB internal storage (SD0) and a Micro SD Class 10 with 8 GB. As I have many applications installed. While using "Move to SD card" easily fill the internal memory (1.57 GB). I think turn SD 0 in "adoptable storage", would solve all my problems and not create others. 1) Micro SD (SD1) continue to be FAT32. So could continue putting my pictures and music. No problem. When you want to install new ROMs would not need format my SD Card. 2) The "adoptable storage" will be inside the unit, the same unit of physical memory to the internal memory, with the same safety and speed, without the risk of being removed accidentally. The "adoptable storage" is operation with 3 stesps: - Partitioning, - Formating, - Encript... Is possible I ask: is it possible to use SD 0 as "adoptable storage"? How to make? It is possible to do by ADB with the Android, only format and encrypt the partition that is indicated and "adopt". Sorry my bad English.
How to use sd card as internal storage & portable storage together?
I want to keep my files in SD card . Also I want to move apps to SD card at the same time. I have tried creating 2 partition in SD card using aparted app. Both were in exfat format (means portable). Then I went to settings > storage and formatted one of the partitions as internal storage. But unfortunately both partitions became internal instead of one.
Look inside here: Make your SD card Semi-adopted. Works great! EDIT: MARSHMALLOW ONLY I hate the small amount of internal memory, but I don't want to make my ENTIRE SD of 128GB Adopted and unremovable. So I found this post describing how to make your SD only partially Adopted by splitting the partition in... forum.xda-developers.com