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Hello,
With the limited space on Optimus One I decided to try out Link2SD app. I was able to partition my SD card and Link2SD created the script. After reboot I tried linking some of my apps to SD (EasyMoney, Solid Explorer Beta2, Swype Installer and Swype). The first app (Solid Explorer) linked the app file, and delvic cache fine. Every app after that game me error: "Failure. mkdir failed for /data/sdext2/dalvic-cache, File Exists". Also, when I filter it to show only the linked apps even the first app isn't listed.
If I move only the app file it is successful, but every app force closes. Rebooting the phone simply forgets that I even had the applications installed (even after quick reboot). Finally removing the link does absolutely nothing. My guess is that the app never properly linked apps in the first place resulting in the app going into a 'limbo'. Now I have used some space in my SD partition and can't use the app or reclaim the space.
I am new to all this, but am researching what my fault is. Can someone point to what am I doing wrong? How do I get link2SD to simply move my apps to the partition to free up my internal space.
In a nutshell:
1. First app successfully moved, but link2SD still shows no apps are listed. Subsequent apps cannot be moved since dalvic-cache folder (or file) already exists).
2.. Moving only the app data results in FC. Rebooting results apps disappearing with no way to reclaim the used space.
How did you partition your SD card, and how is it formatted? Any other partitions on the card?
The SD card currently has two FAT32 partitions, both set as primary. Partitioned is using Minitool Partition Wizard.
Typically, the 2nd partition is formatted as ext2/3/4. If for some reason you need both partitions to be FAT, there's a setting in link2sd where you can specify that the 2nd partition is FAT. This is important because link2sd makes a script which is run when you boot up your phone, which mounts the partitions appropriately.
sorry if Out Of topic.
but anyone can tell me.
how to use link2sd.,.?
btw i'am using PARANOIDROID custom rom now.
SaveeOztra said:
sorry if Out Of topic.
but anyone can tell me.
how to use link2sd.,.?
btw i'am using PARANOIDROID custom rom now.
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If you have second partition on SD the Link2SD moves apps to sd-ext.
When starting the first time, make sure to select the correct filesystem. CWM makes ext4 I think..
If you are already by that with incorrect partition, go Options=>More=>Recreate mount scripts.
I recommend to activate Auto Link in settings to have no need to worry about apps being linked.
I think that's all what you need, if you are basic. I have done that too.
Android OS, v4.0.4 (Stock)
Kernel 3.0.8-1207320
Galaxy S Duos GT-S7562 or GT-S7562L
Could you guys help me sorting out how to use the Titanium Data2SD in addition to Link2SD or similar?
With similar I mean the Link2SD as the Titanium Data2SD should be used so I don't need to install tons of apps for doing the same.
I'm not sure about it, but it seems to me that the Data2SD feature from Titanium Backup, is similar to DirectoryBind.
Anyone know a relevant difference? Which would be better anyway?
So, to start, I'm aware I need to have two primary partitions on the SD card:
1ª. A FAT32
2ª. A EXT2, EXT3 or EXT4 (probably a EXT2 would be better)
We can do it by using a tool like EaseUS Partition Master, or MiniTool Partition Wizard.
It may be needed a card reader, or another phone as a "bridge" to the SD card to get it done (a card reader is better).
I found people using FAT32 to Link2SD, but it won't be an option (if possible), as the Data2SD seems to require EXTx:
As both Data and Apps would be under this partition, it need to be an EXTx, then!?
http://www.titaniumtrack.com/kb/tit...ml#requirements-for-using-move-app-data-to-sd
You need a ROM that supports the Froyo (Android 2.2) apps2sd implementation.
Our Apps2SD scheme creates symbolic links (one per app) at /data/data/com.x.y that will point to somewhere within an ext2/3/4 partition on the SD card.
The supported mount points for the ext2/3/4 partition are:
/system/sd/ (“classic” sd-ext)
/sd-ext/ (“Cyanogen” sd-ext)
/data/sd/ (“MIUI” sd-ext)
So for Data2SD to work, you’ll need to ensure that your ext2/3/4 partition is mounted at one of these locations. Then create an “app” directory at that location in case it doesn’t exist. Once it’s done, you’ll see a free space gauge for it in the Titanium Backup welcome screen, and you can then long-click on an app in the list and hit the “Move app data to SD” button. Once you do that:
- First, Titanium Backup will look for existing symbolic links in /data/data/ and attempt to re-use the same target location, if it lies within the ext2/3/4 partition.
- If it finds no existing (or no suitable) destination, it will propose to create a “data2″ folder within the ext2/3/4 partition, and will then move the app’s data inside it.
- So by default, you’ll get: /data/data/com.x.y => /system/sd/data2/com.x.y (in the “classic” sd-ext case).
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Here, I'm lost...
So, here you literate guys get in :fingers-crossed:
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Phone won't recognize the 2nd EXT2 partition, but the 1st FAT32 is okay.
I suppose it is not recognized due to the EXT2 partition is not mounted?
So how to start with it to get the job done?
This is all I know.
BTW, I have contacted titaniumtrack.com and referred them to this thread.
Hope someone there could also be helpful.
For those who knows a little bit less than me, yes, root is required.
You can find a secure and easy way to root your GT-S7562 or GT-S7562L here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=40098998#post40098998
Reserved.
I'll be updating it with stuff I can find.
1. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1726014 - Titanium Backup Move app data 2 sd
2. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=919326 - Link2SD thread
3. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1432459 - How to prep your SD card for Link2SD
4. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1614700 - How to use Link2SD
5. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1410262 - DirecotryBind thread
6. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2099934 - Apps and Data to External SD (DirecotryBind and LInk2SD)
7. http://galaxysduosthings.blogspot.com.br/2013/01/how-to-swap-samsung-galaxy-s-duos.html - Swap Samsung Internal SD With External SD (not to the topic, but maybe usefull to someone).
This guy below reported it worked for him, but some on that page didn't.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=38131918&postcount=1032
So for Data2SD to work, you’ll need to ensure that your ext2/3/4 partition is mounted at one of these locations.
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It looks like I'm figuring it out thanks to Link2SD...
But Link2SD will be needed to mount the EXT2 partition.
How can I achive it without the need of any other app?
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What I REALY don't understand as a PAYING user is:
Why the Titanium Backup devs didn't include a ONE or TWO steps to activate this feature like the Link2SD developer did? Who in this world, which is not a programmer or a tech literate guy are willing to screw himself reading weeks to activate this crap, when Titanium Track's team present it as a feature, which we EXPECT it to be something READY for use 'out of the box'?
WTH?!
This may be of some use : )
1) Make sure ur sd-ext partition is located at /data/sdext2.
2) Now open terminal emulator or use adb. Type:
su
ln -s /data/sdext2 /data/sd
3) Now navigate to /data/sd and create a folder named "app" inside it.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=36449579&postcount=27
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Bump.
Titanium Backup's team didn't even answered the e-mail. So if you buy the Pro version and expect support like I did, forget these guys - They are useless for this.
No answer!
No support!
No fully funcional app!
No nothing...
http://www.titaniumtrack.com/
Still waiting for Titanium Backup's to answer an email, or any help from you fellows here.
Titanium Backup's support sucks!
I've been using titaniumbackup to move apps to sd but my system partition is full now and theres nothing i can do.Will a script like Link2SD or others fix this?
No If you don't have an ext partition.
Backup all your apps (almost data) and make a new fresh install of the rom. Before flashing create an ext partition from recovery.
You can use link2sd or whatever script you want. I've always used link2sd because of its full control of installed apps (link/unlink/move to system, etc.) Now I'm very happy with int2extv2+.
But as anyting on android it's all about personal tries and choices.
MikeRWK said:
I've been using titaniumbackup to move apps to sd but my system partition is full now and theres nothing i can do.Will a script like Link2SD or others fix this?
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As we have a very meagre system space, it becomes as much as a necessity to use different '2SD' scripts like Link2SD on the phone to enjoy our favourite apps..i use Link2SD and am very happy & satisfied with it..
Hello,
I have installed a lot of applications on my device and linked them to my sdcard with link2sd.
Those applications have been installed on a specific account (guest account) on my device.
I have changed my sdcard, create a new partition ext2 on it, copy and paste all the files, directories,... of the old partition to the new one, and tried to relink the new card with link2sd.
But -> "no file to link" !! :crying:
And I don't have anymore my old sdcard.
Means, today, I have no more application listed on my screen, no more application listed in the settings, no more application listed in "My applications" of the Google Play Store, but the memory of my device is completly full of specific files of the applications which were previoulsy linked to the previous sdcard.
In other word, it is the mess and I really need to recover my applications with the datas.
Does someone know how to fix this??? (even manually)
Thank you
clecocq1 said:
Hello,
I have installed a lot of applications on my device and linked them to my sdcard with link2sd.
Those applications have been installed on a specific account (guest account) on my device.
I have changed my sdcard, create a new partition ext2 on it, copy and paste all the files, directories,... of the old partition to the new one, and tried to relink the new card with link2sd.
But -> "no file to link" !! :crying:
And I don't have anymore my old sdcard.
Means, today, I have no more application listed on my screen, no more application listed in the settings, no more application listed in "My applications" of the Google Play Store, but the memory of my device is completly full of specific files of the applications which were previoulsy linked to the previous sdcard.
In other word, it is the mess and I really need to recover my applications with the datas.
Does someone know how to fix this??? (even manually)
Thank you
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Did you try and re-create the mount scripts?
Are the paths exactly the same?
Try installing an app and then linking it with Link2SD. Then check the path of the linked data. Make sure it matches with your backups.
I'd personally go for clean installs when changing SD card, but I think you're brave for trying. Good luck.
tillward said:
Did you try and re-create the mount scripts?
Are the paths exactly the same?
Try installing an app and then linking it with Link2SD. Then check the path of the linked data. Make sure it matches with your backups.
I'd personally go for clean installs when changing SD card, but I think you're brave for trying. Good luck.
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Yes tried the re-create mount script without success.
One information: The old partition was ext3 and this time I created an ext2. Is it important?
Where can I check the path of the linked data exactly?? Which file?
Thank you for your help.
clecocq1 said:
Yes tried the re-create mount script without success.
One information: The old partition was ext3 and this time I created an ext2. Is it important?
Where can I check the path of the linked data exactly?? Which file?
Thank you for your help.
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Just so I have this right...
You backed up all the data and file structure from your ext3 partition, re-formatted it to ext2, then copied all the data and file structure back on.
Have a look in root explorer. What are the folder names of your two SDcard partitions under /root ?
Mine looks like this:
/root/sd-ext
/root/sdcard
/root/storage/sdcard0
I used a script from here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1971689 so mine will probably be different to yours.
If your linked app files are in the same place as before, (check this by installing and linking a new app and then finding it's linked data in root explorer) and you get an error/ no result when re-creating mount scripts in Link2SD, then i'm at a loss.
There are a lot more knowledgeable people than me on these forums, so hopefully one of those people will see your post and offer you a solution. Otherwise, it's time to re-install all your apps I suppose.
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Just so I have this right...
You backed up all the data and file structure from your ext3 partition, re-formatted it to ext2, then copied all the data and file structure back on.
Have a look in root explorer. What are the folder names of your two SDcard partitions under /root ?
Mine looks like this:
/root/sd-ext
/root/sdcard
/root/storage/sdcard0
I used a script from here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1971689 so mine will probably be different to yours.
If your linked app files are in the same place as before, (check this by installing and linking a new app and then finding it's linked data in root explorer) and you get an error/ no result when re-creating mount scripts in Link2SD, then i'm at a loss.
There are a lot more knowledgeable people than me on these forums, so hopefully one of those people will see your post and offer you a solution. Otherwise, it's time to re-install all your apps I suppose.
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Effectively, I don't know whether I got the exactly same partition name before and after (before ext3 and after etx2).
I have nothing under /root
Actually it is quite strange. I can see my sdcard (only the FAT partitiion) under:
/sdcard2
or
/storage/sdcard1
this is pointing to my external sdcard. I can see the same files/directories in there.
I don't see the second ext2 partition with RootExplorer.
I can see it only with ESExplorer on the lateral bar. It is named sdext2.
I guess that the old partition ext3 was certainly not named the same.
I've just linked new file on the new partition. It is working correctly.
in the data/app folder I see the icon of the new linked app with the correct icon image (it is a game) and a small arrow in the top left correct (shortcut).
in the same folder, I see all the other icons of the lost linked applications with an android image and also the small arrow in the top left corner. But obviously when I tap on it, it says "analysis error,...". I guess that the shorcut points to nowhere because it is not linked anymore.
But I don't where to check where the shortcut is pointing to !! and how to change.
It should be simple to find back the old partition name and rename the new one with same name...
thank you for your help.
clecocq1 said:
Effectively, I don't know whether I got the exactly same partition name before and after (before ext3 and after etx2).
I have nothing under /root
Actually it is quite strange. I can see my sdcard (only the FAT partitiion) under:
/sdcard2
or
/storage/sdcard1
this is pointing to my external sdcard. I can see the same files/directories in there.
I don't see the second ext2 partition with RootExplorer.
I can see it only with ESExplorer on the lateral bar. It is named sdext2.
I guess that the old partition ext3 was certainly not named the same.
I've just linked new file on the new partition. It is working correctly.
in the data/app folder I see the icon of the new linked app with the correct icon image (it is a game) and a small arrow in the top left correct (shortcut).
in the same folder, I see all the other icons of the lost linked applications with an android image and also the small arrow in the top left corner. But obviously when I tap on it, it says "analysis error,...". I guess that the shorcut points to nowhere because it is not linked anymore.
But I don't where to check where the shortcut is pointing to !! and how to change.
It should be simple to find back the old partition name and rename the new one with same name...
thank you for your help.
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You could try running the script that I mentioned. It won't do any harm. It may be, like you say, that the partition is named differently, so the paths don't quite match up. Duplicating the SD partition path with the script that I linked to, might (and it's a long-shot) let Link2SD see the partition on the path previously set. Let us know if you figure it out.
What was the reason you changed the partition format type anyway?
tillward said:
You could try running the script that I mentioned. It won't do any harm. It may be, like you say, that the partition is named differently, so the paths don't quite match up. Duplicating the SD partition path with the script that I linked to, might (and it's a long-shot) let Link2SD see the partition on the path previously set. Let us know if you figure it out.
What was the reason you changed the partition format type anyway?
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I'll give it a try asap.
Concerning the reasons... bad reasons unfortunately. The links sometimes were not working. I had to relink regularly the files (hopefully, it is automatic, but not very convenient). Then I though that it may be better in ext2, and you know what happened
I will keep you informed if your advice works.
Thank you very much
tillward said:
You could try running the script that I mentioned. It won't do any harm. It may be, like you say, that the partition is named differently, so the paths don't quite match up. Duplicating the SD partition path with the script that I linked to, might (and it's a long-shot) let Link2SD see the partition on the path previously set. Let us know if you figure it out.
What was the reason you changed the partition format type anyway?
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Unfortunately, not possible for me. I don't have a custom ROM and therefore don't have /system/etc/init.d in my device.
I will try to reformat bacl my 2nd partition in ext3 and see if I will be able to relink.
I have reformated my partition in ext3.
But after rebooting my device, the mounted name is still sdext2.
Does someone know how to change a mounted partition name without a custom ROM?
Thank you
The script is named init-recovery.sh in /etc.
Finaly, I reinstalled all the apps and copy/paste all the user files manually then relinked to the new partition with link2sd.
Everything is working now.
Thank you anyway for your help
I too am facing similar problem
but i had been using link2sd before and before doing the process i didnt not unlink back to sd card the applications
so now all the files are in miscellaneous folder
is there any way to re link these
i use stock rom
Increase space for apps, the end of " Insufficient Storage Available" in device ...
Hi!
I have a new post with a better and functional solution here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/ascend-g6/general/send-apps-to-sd-card-avoid-low-storage-t3344880
Any one that try it, please let me know how it goes with you.
sd card
hello the mobile does not recognize my sdcard of 16gb after I make a ext4 partition of 6 gb and a fat32 partition of 10gb. Any suggestion?
lalahamid said:
hello the mobile does not recognize my sdcard of 16gb after I make a ext4 partition of 6 gb and a fat32 partition of 10gb. Any suggestion?
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How do you made it?
Both partitions must primary.
The pv or phone cant see ext4 partition, only after mounted and in data
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persona78 said:
How do you made it?
Both partitions must primary.
The pc or phone cant see ext4 partition, only after mounted and in data
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I have made both partitions as primary and then followed your instructions. When I execute link2sd after installing from sdcard it asks to choose the format for the second partition of the sdcard. then I select fat32 an reboot.
after following your instructions the apps are beeing installed to the ext2 folder (also to the app folder).
But when I check the phones internal memory, it shows a decrease of space, after installing an app.
The Settings only show the phones internal memory an the one fat32 partition of the external sdcard. but nor the ext4 partition?
lalahamid said:
I have made both partitions as primary and then followed your instructions. When I execute link2sd after installing from sdcard it asks to choose the format for the second partition of the sdcard. then I select fat32 an reboot.
after following your instructions the apps are beeing installed to the ext2 folder (also to the app folder).
But when I check the phones internal memory, it shows a decrease of space, after installing an app.
The Settings only show the phones internal memory an the one fat32 partition of the external sdcard. but nor the ext4 partition?
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Noooo!
When asks to choose the format for the second partition of the sdcard you must select EXT4 than reboot. Still the same you had created with mini partition tool, but he need to recreate to create the mount script to.
That's why it fails.
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persona78 said:
Noooo!
When asks to choose the format for the second partition of the sdcard you must select EXT4 than reboot. Still the same you had created with mini partition tool, but he need to recreate to create the mount script to.
That's why it fails.
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I also tried with ext4 and rebootin but then it still doesnt mount. I have to repeat the mounting process again with link2sd but it doesnt mount. I did not find init.d file.
Do I have to make any setting changes while creating a ext4 partition?
lalahamid said:
I also tried with ext4 and rebootin but then it still doesnt mount. I have to repeat the mounting process again with link2sd but it doesnt mount. I did not find init.d file.
Do I have to make any setting changes while creating a ext4 partition?
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If you don't have the file or folder you can created, create a folder and must have 755 permission.
You need that folder....
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Hello,
untill now this method worked really great. I followed all the steps and everything went fine. Now the time has come to check if it works, I downloaded some app in de playstore, but whenever it's done installing my phone reboots instantly. Does anyone know how this comes?
thanks in advance
berenvacht said:
Hello,
untill now this method worked really great. I followed all the steps and everything went fine. Now the time has come to check if it works, I downloaded some app in de playstore, but whenever it's done installing my phone reboots instantly. Does anyone know how this comes?
thanks in advance
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Hi!
This is a light version. Has missing some permissions ( fixed ) and busybox tools ... :/ ( fixed to )
It create a full root WITH option to send your apps to sd card automatically!
How?
Because it create a funtional init.d folder in system/etc where you can put your own scripts to start on boot, giving you full control from your ROM/phone and if you have a ext4 partition in sd card ( 3 GB that's enough ), it will send your apps to sd card releasing storage.
LTE device have a default 2GB /data storage for apps and user definitions, phone call, etc. 3G device is worse!!!
So for a LTE device, 3GB from sd partition + 2GB from data partition = 5GB!
To show you why don´t need more, i have at this momente 61 app in /data/app ( in sd ext4 partition ) that fill 750MB - > 61 apps!!!
If you have a LTE device and your /data partiton is resized you can push a litle the size from external partition to 4GB ( that's enough ), im still trying to find a good size for external partition.
Why don´t need a bigger size?
Because there are file that still inside data partition, in /data/data and dalvik-cache, that still filling up data partition... you can´t take them all ...
3G devices need to be rooted with SuperSu zip first ( i don´t know way ) ... im a LTE user.
UPDATE-Kinguser-3.4.0-Modded_V2.zip
https://mega.nz/#!HoZniaSC
Key:
!tmmKUs-lnmAJo0Y4rcvxgZjYgsath0iTDBUYa7-T3YE
And this video shows how ROM works with a external ext4 partition in sd card what means that all apps go to sd card and let internal storage free:
https://youtu.be/7st6838_aAg
Use it only if you need it. Is your option.
I hope this helps you.
is when is installing? When start doing this?!
persona78 said:
Can you explan it better?!
is when is installing? When start doing this?!
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I created a shortcut sdext2 and renamed it to app, after i renamed the originally app to _app. directly after completing the process, I wanted to test if it worked. So I started downloading some apps. When it's done installing the app it reboots my phone. When its rebooted the app is not installed on my phone.
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berenvacht said:
I created a shortcut sdext2 and renamed it to app, after i renamed the originally app to _app. directly after completing the process, I wanted to test if it worked. So I started downloading some apps. When it's done installing the app it reboots my phone. When its rebooted the app is not installed on my phone.
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Also when I create the shortcut sdext2, the shortcut has other permissions, should I change these permissions to the permissions of the 'original' app folder?
Step by Step
berenvacht said:
I created a shortcut sdext2 and renamed it to app, after i renamed the originally app to _app. directly after completing the process, I wanted to test if it worked. So I started downloading some apps. When it's done installing the app it reboots my phone. When its rebooted the app is not installed on my phone.
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Also when I create the shortcut sdext2, the shortcut has other permissions, should I change these permissions to the permissions of the 'original' app folder?
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See if you miss same thing:
need root
Need to have the ext4 partiton in sd card ( i use mini partition tool for windows)
Do backup from your data, apps, contacts, msg, etc, with default app in phone to restore after factory reset
download Root browser and link2sd from Google play, go to data app look for it (Root Browser: black folder with a android pirate and Link2 sd: Blue sd card icon) and copy to sd card
do factory reset but in inicial settings DON´T ACTIVATE GOOGLE ACCOUNT turn all connection off.
install Root Browser and link2sd from sd card
execute link2sd to mount ext4 partition from sd card, reboot
execute Root Browser, go to data a rename app folder to _app
look for sdext2 and create a short cut and paste in the same place, rename it app, reboot
activate Google account, now all should be working fine.
you will noticed that link2sd and root browser are missing, is because they are in _app and that folder is no longer in use, the apps can be deleted. Don´t install link2sd again, only root browser if you need it.
Tell me if you understand it
persona78 said:
See if you miss same thing:
need root
Need to have the ext4 partiton in sd card ( i use mini partition tool for windows)
Do backup from your data, apps, contacts, msg, etc, with default app in phone to restore after factory reset
download Root browser and link2sd from Google play, go to data app look for it (Root Browser: black folder with a android pirate and Link2 sd: Blue sd card icon) and copy to sd card
do factory reset but in inicial settings DON´T ACTIVATE GOOGLE ACCOUNT turn all connection off.
install Root Browser and link2sd from sd card
execute link2sd to mount ext4 partition from sd card, reboot
execute Root Browser, go to data a rename app folder to _app
look for sdext2 and create a short cut and paste in the same place, rename it app, reboot
activate Google account, now all should be working fine.
you will noticed that link2sd and root browser are missing, is because they are in _app and that folder is no longer in use, the apps can be deleted. Don´t install link2sd again, only root browser if you need it.
Tell me if you understand it
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I followed all steps again, but still the same problem. The strange thing is that the whole method works fine, except installing the apps. It's like my phone doesn't accept me using a ext4 partition instead of the 'original app'. Maybe it's because of a software restriction android uses in their operating systems... I have no clue at all. I will keep searching the internet, as soon as find something I will post it here.
You should definitely change the permissions too. However this method seems convenient, it will reduce the lifetime of your sd card and you will risk data loss. I think the repartition script is better.
The time life still the same, only the apk goes to sd card.
So is like any other file, like mp3 for example, it writes the file (apk ) , than only reads when need it to load in RAM ( I think you know that all the work is in RAM ). The apps lib files and dalvik-cache still in data partition.
If you do a factory reset the apps still gonna be there, you don't loose them, only need to re-create the process in phone, reboot and they will automatically installed.
This and the resize of data partition will make you a huge amount of data storage, i have 8,5Gb for data storage ....
Hi!
I re-edit the main post with a functional solution.
lalahamid said:
hello the mobile does not recognize my sdcard of 16gb after I make a ext4 partition of 6 gb and a fat32 partition of 10gb. Any suggestion?
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try this option, this works but was tested in 4.4.2 ROM
http://forum.xda-developers.com/ascend-g6/general/send-apps-to-sd-card-avoid-low-storage-t3344880
Hi!
Diferent version from KingUser root zip.
It create a full root WITH option to send your apps to sd card automatically!
How?
Because it create a funtional init.d folder in system/etc where you can put your own scripts to start on boot, giving you full control from your ROM/phone and if you have a ext4 partition in sd card ( 3 GB that's enough ), it will send your apps to sd card releasing storage.
LTE device have a default 2GB /data storage for apps and user definitions, phone call, etc. 3G device is worse!!!
So for a LTE device, 3GB from sd partition + 2GB from data partition = 5GB!
To show you why don´t need more, i have at this momente 61 app in /data/app ( in sd ext4 partition ) that fill 750MB - > 61 apps!!!
If you have a LTE device and your /data partiton is resized you can push a litle the size from external partition to 4GB ( that's enough ), im still trying to find a good size for external partition.
Why don´t need a bigger size?
Because there are file that still inside data partition, in /data/data and dalvik-cache, that still filling up data partition... you can´t take them all ...
3G devices need to be rooted with SuperSu zip first ( i don´t know way ) ... im a LTE user.
UPDATE-Kinguser-3.4.0-Modded_V2.zip
https://mega.nz/#!HoZniaSC
Key:
!tmmKUs-lnmAJo0Y4rcvxgZjYgsath0iTDBUYa7-T3YE
And this video shows how ROM works with a external ext4 partition in sd card what means that all apps go to sd card and let internal storage free:
https://youtu.be/7st6838_aAg
Use it only if you need it. Is your option.
I hope this helps you.