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Android running out of internal device memory

Hello!
I have a memory problem with my Android device:
- Samsung Galaxy Tab, GT-P1000 (Europe)
- Firmware 2.2
- Kernel 2.6.32.9
- Build: Froyo
- Not rooted, no custom ROM
The device worked fine for a very long time. However, recently I got a warning that my internal device memory is low. Even though I did not install any new apps and the setup worked fine before.
I checked Android's storage menu and it stated:
- External SD card: 15/15 GB free
- Internal memory: 9/13 GB free
- Internal device memory: 0,00 B available
Afterwards, I uninstalled a couple of apps to free up the internal device memory. Now I have about 130 MB of free space, but the warning message is still shown. Even after reboot, it is still there. I cannot download new apps from the market nor reinstall old ones. Android always tells me that I'm out of storage.
So to me it seems like something is blocking my device. There is enough free space, but the system does not notice. I tried to clear the cache, but it did not help. Is there any way to fix that problem WITHOUT doing a factory reset?
Any help is greatly appreciated.
Actron

Froyo supports App to SD. Try going to the application manager and moving some apps to external memory. Most things without a widget will work OK. That will free up some more space.

estallings15 said:
Froyo supports App to SD. Try going to the application manager and moving some apps to external memory. Most things without a widget will work OK. That will free up some more space.
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I have tried that already. The built-in App2SD feature always tells me that the app cannot be moved (even though the button is not grayed-out).
I consider this to be a bug in Android's memory management somewhere. None of the "normal features" to free up space could solve the problem so far. But I'm pretty sure, that some of the tech experts here know a solution. :good:

Come on, no one else got this problem before?
I can provide further information, if that helps.
But I don't want to factory reset (if that helps at all....).
Please help!

Normally cleaning out your SMS inbox and all is the simple fix to this issue. SMS and cache do take up a good amount of space on your internal memory.

i've also experience this problem on my phone (LG C660)
what i did was to root my phone and uninstalled some bloatware applications that i think i might not needed them. then install Link2SD and move other application to the SD Card.

Try clearing the cache of all your apps. I done that earlier, even though I didn't really need to, and xda app alone had 634mb.
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What it seems like is the system memory is a bit low.(maybe)
try apps which let you explore the root folders(root explorer and the likes) and just go on a deleting spree with apps you dont need in the sytem folder.
hope this helps

try to move the apps to usb storage
go to menu :
setting - apps - manage application

Hello everyone and thanks for your replies.
DocMentalZ said:
Normally cleaning out your SMS inbox and all is the simple fix to this issue. SMS and cache do take up a good amount of space on your internal memory.
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My inbox is almost empty (<10 messages), so that should not be a problem. Its just some characters.
pingu_c660 said:
i've also experience this problem on my phone (LG C660)
what i did was to root my phone and uninstalled some bloatware applications that i think i might not needed them. then install Link2SD and move other application to the SD Card.
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I don't want to root my SGT yet. And I cannot install any new apps, so all app-based rooting techniques will not work anyway. But I'll put rooting + Link2SD on my todo list and try that when my tablet is up running again.
KidCarter93 said:
Try clearing the cache of all your apps. I done that earlier, even though I didn't really need to, and xda app alone had 634mb.
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My apps are not using any cache. I checked them all and also did a reboot. This is not the problem's cause.
creagrox said:
try apps which let you explore the root folders(root explorer and the likes) and just go on a deleting spree with apps you dont need in the sytem folder.
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What "root folders" are you talking about? I have AndroZip installed, but it seems like most folders on system level are empty. And unfortunately, I cannot install any other apps to explore the file system. Android market won't let me install anything right now (as I said above).
ImJL88 said:
try to move the apps to usb storage
go to menu :
setting - apps - manage application
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Does not work either, I always get a warning that the app could not be moved (for whatever reason...).
As I said before: It seems like something is blocked internally. I have 136 MB of internal device memory free, so this should be enough to work with. But Android does not agree. And everything worked fine before, when I had less free memory. So what's wrong with my device!? I read about a loopback lagfix, but I'm not sure what it is. Has somebody heard about that?

Have you tried a factory restore
and jus download your apps agen
But rooting the device is better and you get more control over it
but up to you
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Using Link2SD Most effectively for Android Phones

In this article I will be describing the usage of Link2SD most effectively for android devices running 2.2 or higher or Custom ROMs.​
[Note: Your Device MUST be Rooted and have Link2SD installed with a partitioned SD Card. If not Rooted, you may visit my page on Rooting and Partitioning using the link.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=37849627#post37849627
Rooting and Partitioning is Universal and can be done almost all the Android Devices using the same way but by using only the right update.zip meant for the particular Device.
Have you installed Link2SD after doing partition, but still are not able to free up enough space? The reason for this problem is that even after you link the application to SD, some portion of the app, remains on the Internal Memory. These files are called DEX files which occupy space in the Dalvik cache of the Internal Memory.
In this Guide I will be teaching you how to move most of the portion of the Application to the SD Card.
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There are basically two types of apps. First those which phone memory only, i.e. can’t be moved to external storage without using third party applications. Such as WhatsApp, widgets, Anti-Viruses etc. To move these apps, Simply Select the app and Create Link. Then tick all the three options of Link Apk file, Link Dalvik-Cache files and Link Lib files. Now these apps will be moved to the partitioned storage without affecting their working. (Only a small portion may remain on the Internal memory which cannot be moved and is necessary for the proper working of app.)
The second category is of the apps which can be moved to SD. But Sometimes the problem with these applications is that not the whole part of the Application is stored on the SD card. Some portion remains on the internal storage which maybe annoying because even after Linking these apps nothing happens, instead they occupy even more space on the internal memory.
Now let us begin with the procedure.
1. Install Link2SD.
2. Open Link to SD. Filter the apps which are on Phone Memory only.
3. Select them all and Link them to SD using Create Link. Remember to tick all the 3 options- Link apk files, Link Dalvik (DEX) files & Link Lib files before creating the Link. This should free a lot of space.
4. Now Filter the apps on SD cards. Sort them in the order of Dex Size
5. You will find the culprit apps accused of stealing your precious internal storage.
6. The Dex Size indicates the size the app has been occupying on the internal storage.
7. Now Multi-Select the apps (5-10 at a time, because the whole apps will be moved to internal memory first before being transferred to the SD Card.), Select Actions -> Create Link. Select only Link Dalvik-cache files.
8. First the applications will be moved to SD, then Linked. It will take a minute or so.
9. After they are linked, It will take some time before it shows free internal storage.
10. Similarly do the same for all the other apps which acquire considerable amount of space.
By this method, you will get a lot of free space.
Want to free up even more?
Almost all the devices come with pre-installed Bloat ware, i.e. programs that are hardly use but occupy unnecessary space on the phone memory. Moving them to SD is a good option.
IMPORTANT: Do not uninstall or move system apps which are important for proper functioning of the system. You may end up damaging your device. It is recommended to make a backup of Current ROM using CWM.
The following system apps have been removed by me which do not cause any instability to the system but free up a lot of space.
1. Quickoffice
2. Email
3 Google Maps
If you use these apps, you may consider another option, i.e. converting these apps to user apps. This won’t affect in the functioning of the programs.
1. Select the app in Link2SD.
2. From options, select convert to user app.
3. Now the app will be moved to SD card but will occupy space on internal Memory.
4. Follow the above instructions of Link Dalvik-Cache and moving to SD using App2SD.
5. You are done! You must have freed a lot of space. Now you may start installing New Apps without giving a thought about your internal storage!
You can also free some more space( if occupied) by the following Methods:
1. Clearing the App Cache using App2SD or Link2SD.
2. Clearing the Dalvik-Cache using Link2SD. Link2SD->Options->more->Clear Dalvik Cache.
HIT THANKS IF MY POST HELPED YOU

Remember: Some apps may stop functioning or may Force Close. To fix this problem Re-install the app using Link2SD. :good::highfive:

:/
Actually, this procedure filled my internal storage not freed it :/

Mahmoud Ezzat said:
Actually, this procedure filled my internal storage not freed it :/
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Yeah! I can see why.
You must have done something wrong. Follow the procedure correctly.

I did
zaeemsheikh said:
Yeah! I can see why.
You must have done something wrong. Follow the procedure correctly.
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I'm sure I did follow it correctly, I also rebooted to clear any cached fake storage, but it didn't do me any good.
Thanks anyway.

Mahmoud Ezzat said:
I'm sure I did follow it correctly, I also rebooted to clear any cached fake storage, but it didn't do me any good.
Thanks anyway.
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I've noticed that moving via apps2sd uses internal for dex and libs, they have to be linked in order to save space.
Go to linked, multiselect and choose create links.I have to do this lately after every reboot as it leaves some files unlinked and some uninstalled alltogether!.

I got problem after move installed apps when i create link for it. The apps cannot open and when i remove link, the apps still can't open.
Please find the solution for it.

data to sd?
is it possible to link data to sd? i can't install anything else on my phone because the data partition is full.

yudroid said:
is it possible to link data to sd? i can't install anything else on my phone because the data partition is full.
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Link those huge data files? Yes you can. Use directory bind / folder mount.
Paradox ST21i

Thanks. I followed the steps but unfortunately the apps still occupy space on the internal memory. e.g. I have 3 apps -
1. Google Play services
2. Titanium backup
3. Maps
After creating a link, these apps still show up on internal memory using 12.25 MB, 12.92MB and 8.28 MB memory respectively. No effect at all. I have followed the exact steps. If i move them to SD card, it frees up some space but i believe that is not what is recommended?
Need someone's help to fix it. I have searched internet and they all talk about the same steps but does not seems to work. My phone is samsung ace S5830.

angarg said:
Thanks. I followed the steps but unfortunately the apps still occupy space on the internal memory. e.g. I have 3 apps -
1. Google Play services
2. Titanium backup
3. Maps
After creating a link, these apps still show up on internal memory using 12.25 MB, 12.92MB and 8.28 MB memory respectively. No effect at all. I have followed the exact steps. If i move them to SD card, it frees up some space but i believe that is not what is recommended?
Need someone's help to fix it. I have searched internet and they all talk about the same steps but does not seems to work. My phone is samsung ace S5830.
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with titanium integrate them in system memory

apk stays on phone memory
I've observed if I link only the Dex files, the apks stay on the internal memory instead of sd card. I could find them in /data/apk folder. Is this normal, or am I doing something wrong? :fingers-crossed: :silly:

I have rooted my Micromax A 57 and installed custom ROM, the system is working fine, but the only issue is that, I am unable to download apps from Playstore as my cache memory shows only 15% free, I tried link2sd with extended partition, but am unable to clear the cache, before rooting it was something 90% free.
Can some one help me out
Thanks & Regards
Nilesh

Yes it works
it freed my phone from 68 to 258
awesome

Truly awesome idea zaeem
Moving the dex files work.
And if using backup sw, kindly uncheck the auto link option from link2sd. As manually moving frees more space
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Link2SD Method & Problem Fixes
I've tried this method twice. I've got it working somewhat.
For the guy who said it took up his space, you've got to go into Link2SD & set the path correctly to your EXT4 2nd SD card partition. For example mine was '/storage/sdext2' for the EXT4 partiton and '/storage/extSDCard' for the fat32/exfat or whatever.
It will move some apps, but my problem is this. When I try to move "System Apps" or even some regular apps like SoundForge that said unmovable for some reason. It would disappear on reboot. I did the "Create/re-create bootup scripts" the "quick reboot user interface" all that. Out of almost 200 apps it said only 42 were moveable...they'll all show up but the whole purpose is to remove bloatware & stuff too that you may still want to use sometime via ur SD cards 2nd EXT4 partition.
After flashing a new ROM on my Note 2 SGH-T889 I was told to erase my partitions & re-partition. I've tried that still with no luck. I still can't move apps like "SoundForge" listed as unmovable without it disappearing on Reboot.
I've set SuperSU to allow su/root on boot. It mounts the ext4 correctly, still can't for the life of me get it working fully. I'm using the Ditto DN3 Hybrid S5/Note 3 ROM.
Do you guys know if maybe I have to install another Kernel or something for this to work?
I haven't found a solution to get the apps to stop disappearing on Reboot yet. Any help would be great on that note!!!
Thanks guys, & good luck!
khayjake/kminor

I'm getting "Android is upgrading: Optimizing apps X of X" when I link, everytime it boots. What should I do to avoid this?

link2sd problem
I have phone Micromax A116 after installing link2sd and creating 2nd partition of ext2 and i am trying to create link it shows remove link even though i have not created link

Some apps just stop responding after I linked it to SD Card, any guide to fix it? @zaeemsheikh

thesims2customs said:
Some apps just stop responding after I linked it to SD Card, any guide to fix it? @zaeemsheikh
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Try playing with the combination of what you link.
In my case, unlinking internal data (or just linking internal data) solved the issue.

[Q] HISENSE HS-U970 Custom rom 4.3

I have a HISENSE HS-U970
Phone look good, but here is the problem out of the 4GB internal storage , there is only 200mb available to install app's , the phone ROM is a mess they have created 3 partition out of the 4GB, and only allow app to be installed on the primary partition which has only 200mb of storage out of the 1GB ,the other partition are reserved for music and photo files. What a way to ruin a phone.....
You cannot move apps to SD card. So severe limitation
I have been scouring the internetfor days for a custom rom which will remove these limitations and allow me to install apps to SD card just like other devices. But i have found none so far
Does someone know a custom rom that i could install to actually enjoy using this phone? i am close to smashing it with a hammer
I am never buying any android Chinese based phone ever..
Appreciate any reply

I remember the days you could ask a questions in this forum and get some answers, these days most posts goes unanswered very sad days.

If your rooted Foldermount would serve you well. A lot of people use Link2sd which I tried but didn't work for me.

muplayer2000 said:
I have a HISENSE HS-U970
Phone look good, but here is the problem out of the 4GB internal storage , there is only 200mb available to install app's , the phone ROM is a mess they have created 3 partition out of the 4GB, and only allow app to be installed on the primary partition which has only 200mb of storage out of the 1GB ,the other partition are reserved for music and photo files. What a way to ruin a phone.....
You cannot move apps to SD card. So severe limitation
I have been scouring the internetfor days for a custom rom which will remove these limitations and allow me to install apps to SD card just like other devices. But i have found none so far
Does someone know a custom rom that i could install to actually enjoy using this phone? i am close to smashing it with a hammer
I am never buying any android Chinese based phone ever..
Appreciate any reply
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Hello, I do not know the update that you can have, but according to which it is it does not allow to go on apps to the SD.
Happen somewhere here if you want and it tries I hope friend solves your problem.
http://www.darksideteam.com/Foro-Otros-m%C3%B3viles
I'm sorry for my English

Link2sd
i think the best solution for your problem is as follows:
(u should have root to perform these steps)
1.download and install Link2sd from google play (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.buak.Link2SD&hl=en)
2.go to the app you want to move to your sd card (u can use the search button)
3.tap "Move to SD card" if that fails and its a system app u can tap actions then select "Convert to user app" then tap "move to sd card"
For CWM and custom ROMs for this device go to this link http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2588130
btw i have the same phone and its great

Ayman El-Qasem said:
i think the best solution for your problem is as follows:
(u should have root to perform these steps)
1.download and install Link2sd from google play (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.buak.Link2SD&hl=en)
2.go to the app you want to move to your sd card (u can use the search button)
3.tap "Move to SD card" if that fails and its a system app u can tap actions then select "Convert to user app" then tap "move to sd card"
For CWM and custom ROMs for this device go to this link http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2588130
btw i have the same phone and its great
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How do you root this phone?

psychomantis11 said:
How do you root this phone?
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Just install an app called Framaroot, and choose one of the options, if one fails, choose the other one.(that's how I rooted my Hisense U970, so it will most probably work for you).
PS: Sorry for the late reply

My Explorer A310e Queries

Hello everyone, albeit I have a substantial experience with Samsung Galaxy and Sony (Ericsson) Xperia devices, I am new to the HTC line of devices in the Android universe.
:silly:
A colleague from my workplace has entrusted with me her HTC Explorer A310e, to eventually root the device and consequently flash a compatible custom firmware of my choice, if I so choose to.
I intend on discussing my queries related to the aforementioned device within this single thread, rather than create separate threads for multiple queries.
I am all set to root, unlock the bootloader and subsequently flash a custom recovery on to the device by following this tutorial, http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1415223 by @jaggyjags.
After the said processes have been completed, I am aware it is imperative to perform a NANDroid backup via the custom recovery, which I would be able to save to the external SD (memory card).
:good:
My queries, after performing the required procedures are -
When is it required to partition the SD?
Is it the internal SD, or the external SD, or both that require(s) partitioning?
How do I partition the required SD? Please point me to an appropriate guide/tutorial.
I intend on using Titanium Backup to perform a backup of the device's contents. I reckon restoring system data such as Phonebook, Messages, Calendar, etcetera should not cause any issues, right?
Some of the device's Software Information is
Android version
2.3.5
HTC Sense version
3.5
Software number
1.31.720.3
Baseband version
10.35d.80.09H_1.11.82.17
Build number
1.31.720.3 CL214721 release-keys
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I await your knowledgeable responses, and I thank you for your patience with my naivety!

YLNdroid said:
Hello everyone, albeit I have a substantial experience with Samsung Galaxy and Sony (Ericsson) Xperia devices, I am new to the HTC line of devices in the Android universe.
:silly:
A colleague from my workplace has entrusted with me her HTC Explorer A310e, to eventually root the device and consequently flash a compatible custom firmware of my choice, if I so choose to.
I intend on discussing my queries related to the aforementioned device within this single thread, rather than create separate threads for multiple queries.
I am all set to root, unlock the bootloader and subsequently flash a custom recovery on to the device by following this tutorial, http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1415223 by @jaggyjags.
After the said processes have been completed, I am aware it is imperative to perform a NANDroid backup via the custom recovery, which I would be able to save to the external SD (memory card).
:good:
My queries, after performing the required procedures are -
When is it required to partition the SD?
Is it the internal SD, or the external SD, or both that require(s) partitioning?
How do I partition the required SD? Please point me to an appropriate guide/tutorial.
I intend on using Titanium Backup to perform a backup of the device's contents. I reckon restoring system data such as Phonebook, Messages, Calendar, etcetera should not cause any issues, right?
Some of the device's Software Information is
I await your knowledgeable responses, and I thank you for your patience with my naivety!
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1. You need to partition your SD card if you want to expand your internal memory, or some ROMs cannot be flashed without SD partition because our PICO has a limited internal storage.
2. there is nothing like internal SD card in PICO. you need to partition your SD card(external).
3. you can partition your SD card by using mini tool partition wizard.
hit thanks if it helped :good:

Bootloader Unlock
Is it compulsory to unlock the bootloader via the HTC Dev portal, or can it be done through another alternative?
:fingers-crossed:
Understandably, since it is necessary to have the Google Android SDK installed, which package should I download - the ADT Bundle, or the SDK Tools Only from http://developer.android.com/sdk/index.html?

YLNdroid said:
Is it compulsory to unlock the bootloader via the HTC Dev portal, or can it be done through another alternative?
:fingers-crossed:
Understandably, since it is necessary to have the Google Android SDK installed, which package should I download - the ADT Bundle, or the SDK Tools Only from http://developer.android.com/sdk/index.html?
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1. Its mandatory to unlock bootloader via HTC Dev portal because the identifier token will only be provided by that portal
2. I had Android SDK, HTC Sync, Java Runtime Environment(All Provided in HTC Dev portal) in my system for the unlocking process...
Hit like if it helped :good:

Bootloader Unlock
aashking said:
1. Its mandatory to unlock bootloader via HTC Dev portal because the identifier token will only be provided by that portal
2. I had Android SDK, HTC Sync, Java Runtime Environment(All Provided in HTC Dev portal) in my system for the unlocking process...
Hit like if it helped :good:
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@aashking, thank you for informing me that the bootloader unlock process is mandatory via HTC Dev.
:good:
As for the Google Android SDK, which package would you suggest I download and consequently install - the ADT Bundle or the SDK Tools Only, available at http://developer.android.com/sdk/index.html?

Download the one Android SDK zip provided in HTC Dev portal, you need not install it, HTC sync should be installed to connect your phone and to read commands, and follow the procedure given in HTC Dev its the simplest one
Hit thanks if it helped :good:
Sent from my HTC Explorer A310e using xda premium

Bootloader Unlock
aashking said:
Download the one Android SDK zip provided in HTC Dev portal, you need not install it, HTC sync should be installed to connect your phone and to read commands, and follow the procedure given in HTC Dev its the simplest one
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@aashking, I have already installed HTC Sync on my computer. I believe the Android SDK zip file link provided at HTC Dev, which you are referring to, is the one mentioned within the Unlocking Bootloader Instructions procedural guide, http://www.htcdev.com/bootloader/unlock-instructions, right?
:fingers-crossed:

Absolutely mate, good luck let's hear for success :good:
Hit thanks if it helped :good:
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Bootloader Unlock
aashking said:
Absolutely mate, good luck let's hear for success :good:
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@aashking, the link provided at http://www.htcdev.com/bootloader/unlock-instructions, redirects to http://developer.android.com/sdk/index.html, and hence the confusion over the package to be downloaded!
:silly:

Go with "android-sdk_r23.0.2-windows.zip" hoping that you are in windows,
Hit thanks if it helped :good:
Sent from my HTC Explorer A310e using xda premium

Partitioning the SD card
Now that my colleague's Explorer A310e has an unlocked bootloader, a custom recovery and root access, I am very keen on flashing a custom firmware and am inclined towards MiniCM9, http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2169776, whose thread author is @thewisenerd.
Considering the limited internal storage capacity of the HTC Explorer, I understand it is rhetorically imperative to partition the external memory card (read as external SD, or plainly, SD card), and before I proceed with flashing the aforementioned custom Ice Cream Sandwich AOSP firmware, I would like to know what methodology should I apply, keeping in mind my colleague's primary/initial storage concern is with respect to using WhatsApp Messenger, an instant messaging app that is fixed to the internal storage.
My colleague's device came bundled with a 2GB microSD memory card. But, I have strongly suggested her to get a higher capacity memory card, perhaps an 8GB one.
:silly:
As usual, I await your valuable responses.

YLNdroid said:
Now that my colleague's Explorer A310e has an unlocked bootloader, a custom recovery and root access, I am very keen on flashing a custom firmware and am inclined towards MiniCM9, http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2169776, whose thread author is @thewisenerd.
Considering the limited internal storage capacity of the HTC Explorer, I understand it is rhetorically imperative to partition the external memory card (read as external SD, or plainly, SD card), and before I proceed with flashing the aforementioned custom Ice Cream Sandwich AOSP firmware, I would like to know what methodology should I apply, keeping in mind my colleague's primary/initial storage concern is with respect to using WhatsApp Messenger, an instant messaging app that is fixed to the internal storage.
My colleague's device came bundled with a 2GB microSD memory card. But, I have strongly suggested her to get a higher capacity memory card, perhaps an 8GB one.
:silly:
As usual, I await your valuable responses.
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As to partitioning your SDCard, I am assuming your objective is to "expand" you internal memory using "memory increasing scripts". This isn't a complex deal (I've explained how these work here), and mostly just involves one partition for reverse mounting the userdata (/data) partition.
You do not need to make two partitions, one would suffice. Also, you can make this partition before/after flashing the ROM. It makes not much difference. You could just flash the ROM, and then use an init.d script (explained here) to increse your memory (i personally recommend "int2ext", and not "int2ext+" or any other variants).
Since it is a 2 gB memory card, I am pretty sure it would be (<=) class 2. I would strongly recommend buying an SD Card that's atleast class 4, but a class 2 would splendidly do but performance would be slightly affected as it wouldn't be fast.
As far as Whatsapp is concerned, it has the option to backup messages to the SD Card. Since flashing an ICS ROM (coming from stock, I'm guessing), you would need to 'factory reset' the device (i.e. format the userdata + cache) partitions. You can safely restore the Whatsapp messages from the sdcard after flashing the ROM.

Partitioning the SD card
thewisenerd said:
As to partitioning your SDCard, I am assuming your objective is to "expand" you internal memory using "memory increasing scripts". This isn't a complex deal (I've explained how these work here), and mostly just involves one partition for reverse mounting the userdata (/data) partition.
You do not need to make two partitions, one would suffice. Also, you can make this partition before/after flashing the ROM. It makes not much difference. You could just flash the ROM, and then use an init.d script (explained here) to increse your memory (i personally recommend "int2ext", and not "int2ext+" or any other variants).
Since it is a 2 gB memory card, I am pretty sure it would be (<=) class 2. I would strongly recommend buying an SD Card that's atleast class 4, but a class 2 would splendidly do but performance would be slightly affected as it wouldn't be fast.
As far as Whatsapp is concerned, it has the option to backup messages to the SD Card. Since flashing an ICS ROM (coming from stock, I'm guessing), you would need to 'factory reset' the device (i.e. format the userdata + cache) partitions. You can safely restore the Whatsapp messages from the sdcard after flashing the ROM.
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@thewisenerd, thank you very much for addressing my queries and providing links which further explain aspects relevant to the subject topics in question. I have exhausted my '8 thanks per day' quota, but nonetheless, I will definitely hit the thanks button once the quota has been renewed.
:good:
Keeping aside the default limited internal storage of the device, is it possible to have one desirable partition dedicated to installing apps, and another to store the end user's data such as images, videos, audio files, etcetera? Would this be an ideal scenario for the daily usage of the device?
Currently being on a stock Gingerbread firmware, I am gearing up to flash the MiniCM9 Build#7 custom Ice Cream Sandwich firmware, and once I have done that, I will need your assistance with partitioning/expanding the existing 2GB microSD memory card. I have suggested my colleague to purchase a higher capacity Class 4 memory card, perhaps an 8GB one, which she should do so by next week.
:silly:
After rooting the device, I have taken a backup of all user apps + system data. I am aware you have, in your thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2169776, priorly suggested to refrain from restoring apps and data as they may lead to Force Closes, but is it absolutely compulsory to avoid restoring even contacts, text messages and calendar entries, as well as, apps (and their data) downloaded from the Google Play Store?
:fingers-crossed:

Keeping aside the default limited internal storage of the device, is it possible to have one desirable partition dedicated to installing apps, and another to store the end user's data such as images, videos, audio files, etcetera? Would this be an ideal scenario for the daily usage of the device?
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er, you need to create two partitions (i.e. one fat32 (for files), and one ext4 (for installing apps)). You can easily create an ext partition by using the option in your recovery (usually found in the 'advanced' subcategory).
Currently being on a stock Gingerbread firmware, I am gearing up to flash the MiniCM9 Build#7 custom Ice Cream Sandwich firmware, and once I have done that, I will need your assistance with partitioning/expanding the existing 2GB microSD memory card. I have suggested my colleague to purchase a higher capacity Class 4 memory card, perhaps an 8GB one, which she should do so by next week.
:silly:
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For partitioning, as said, the recovery can be used.
After rooting the device, I have taken a backup of all user apps + system data. I am aware you have, in your thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2169776, priorly suggested to refrain from restoring apps and data as they may lead to Force Closes, but is it absolutely compulsory to avoid restoring even contacts, text messages and calendar entries, as well as, apps (and their data) downloaded from the Google Play Store?
:fingers-crossed:
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for contacts, there's an "import/export from/to storage" option in the "people" app. For messages, I ain't sure. For Calendar entries, Google syncs it? Even otherwise, only contacts have been very 'important' to me, so I just export them to SDCard, and import them later.
NOTE: partitioning the sdcard WILL remove all data. In case you are backing up data on the sdcard, backup all the data on your SDCard on your PC too.

Partitioning the SD card
thewisenerd said:
You can easily create an ext partition by using the option in your recovery (usually found in the 'advanced' subcategory).
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@thewisenerd, admittedly I am still quite confused about the partitioning business. The following is what I did -
Booted into the custom recovery (Yannou90 CWM-Based Recovery v5.0.2.).
Navigated to advanced and then to Partition SD Card.
Chose 1024M as the Ext Size and 0M as the Swap Size.
Pressed the power button to initiate the partitioning process.
After the partitioning process completed, I connected the device to my laptop and navigated to the Computer Management console under the Microsoft Windows platform. Within the Disk Management sub console, two partitions were listed for the removable storage, and while one partition had a drive letter assigned and file system denoted, the other partition did not. The partition which had a drive letter assigned and whose file system was denoted, displayed its capacity as nearly about 908MB, whereas the remaining 980-oddMB was displayed for the other partition.
I redid the partitioning process from the custom recovery, setting 2048M as the Ext Size and 0M as the Swap Size to go back to the memory card's initial state.
thewisenerd said:
er, you need to create two partitions (i.e. one fat32 (for files), and one ext4 (for installing apps)).
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I implore you to kindly assist me with this.
:fingers-crossed:

YLNdroid said:
@thewisenerd, admittedly I am still quite confused about the partitioning business. The following is what I did -
Booted into the custom recovery (Yannou90 CWM-Based Recovery v5.0.2.).
Navigated to advanced and then to Partition SD Card.
Chose 1024M as the Ext Size and 0M as the Swap Size.
Pressed the power button to initiate the partitioning process.
After the partitioning process completed, I connected the device to my laptop and navigated to the Computer Management console under the Microsoft Windows platform. Within the Disk Management sub console, two partitions were listed for the removable storage, and while one partition had a drive letter assigned and file system denoted, the other partition did not. The partition which had a drive letter assigned and whose file system was denoted, displayed its capacity as nearly about 908MB, whereas the remaining 980-oddMB was displayed for the other partition.
I redid the partitioning process from the custom recovery, setting 2048M as the Ext Size and 0M as the Swap Size to go back to the memory card's initial state.
I implore you to kindly assist me with this.
:fingers-crossed:
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The first 'process' was correct. why did you repartition with 2048 mB as the ext size?
the first 1024 mB (with a letter assigned) was the fat32 partition and the 'other' 1024 mB drive was the ext3/4 drive (not supported by windows) which is to be used for the reverse mounting process.

Partitioning the SD card
thewisenerd said:
The first 'process' was correct. why did you repartition with 2048 mB as the ext size?
the first 1024 mB (with a letter assigned) was the fat32 partition and the 'other' 1024 mB drive was the ext3/4 drive (not supported by windows) which is to be used for the reverse mounting process.
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@thewisenerd, I appreciate your patience and guidance. I reckon I will go through the partitioning process again, create the 1024MB FAT32 partition, flash my preferred custom firmware and then, get to enabling the 'other' 1024MB ext3/4 drive. Which method would you suggest/recommend for the reverse mounting process?
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YLNdroid said:
@thewisenerd, I appreciate your patience and guidance. I reckon I will go through the partitioning process again, create the 1024MB FAT32 partition, flash my preferred custom firmware and then, get to enabling the 'other' 1024MB ext3/4 drive. Which method would you suggest/recommend for the reverse mounting process?
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"int2ext(4)", nothing more, nothing less.

Reverse Mount
thewisenerd said:
"int2ext(4)", nothing more, nothing less.
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@thewisenerd, I downloaded, extracted and placed the 40int2ext script file, provided as an attachment within this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2389501 by @<Engine/>, to the root of the SD card, and following the consequent instructions, copied the said script file to /system/etc/init.d and set the permissions to all, as instructed within the aforementioned thread's guide.
However, when I navigate to Settings > Applications > Manage applications, the Internal storage at the bottom of the screen still displays 130MB free.
:silly:
Prior to copying the 40int2ext script file, I noticed the init.d folder has three pre-existing files, namely, 10mounts2sd, 33ng_tweaks and S70zipalign.
Should I try the CronMod-INT2EXT4_signed.zip file, provided by @croniccorey within the http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1716124 thread?
:fingers-crossed:
I thank you for your continued assistance.
PS:
I forgot to mention the device is currently running on NExtGen 1.6 custom Gingerbread {Sense} firmware.

YLNdroid said:
@thewisenerd, I downloaded, extracted and placed the 40int2ext script file, provided as an attachment within this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2389501 by @<Engine/>, to the root of the SD card, and following the consequent instructions, copied the said script file to /system/etc/init.d and set the permissions to all, as instructed within the aforementioned thread's guide.
However, when I navigate to Settings > Applications > Manage applications, the Internal storage at the bottom of the screen still displays 130MB free.
:silly:
Prior to copying the 40int2ext script file, I noticed the init.d folder has three pre-existing files, namely, 10mounts2sd, 33ng_tweaks and S70zipalign.
Should I try the CronMod-INT2EXT4_signed.zip file, provided by @croniccorey within the http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1716124 thread?
:fingers-crossed:
I thank you for your continued assistance.
PS:
I forgot to mention the device is currently running on NExtGen 1.6 custom Gingerbread {Sense} firmware.
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you need to copy the script *after* flashing the ROM, and booting it. Also, you need to set the permissions (tick all the boxes!).

[MOD][SWAP internal SD with external SD][SM-G355HN]

First why:
When I got this phone I was disappointed with fact that primary storage isn't switchable and free user data space is approximately 2.2 GB. Which means that all application data goes to internal storage so it is impossible to use apps like Need for Speed, Navigation app, ShowBox and others. I believe you all find that annoying.
After I saw @Dhruvit Pokharna topic I started to poke a little bit over XDA and I noticed that this was done before ( back in 2012 ) and with various Samsung phones. So I decided to change and adapt script for our phone. Original script was created by @mattiadj from whom I still waiting for permission to change script and to publish it. But I'am going to do it anyway.
What the script do:
It swipe internal sd (/storage/sdcard0) with external micro sd (/storage/extSdCard) and viceversa.
"With this you can use default internal sd only for app storage and the external sd to store all apps resource and all others stuff"
required:
- root
- custom recovery
- kernel with init.d support
- BusyBox-v1.23.0-Stericson
- swap_intsd2extsdcard_SM-G355HN
How to and why:
Before installing swap if you moved some apps to sd move it back to phone to avoid conflict of course.
1. Root your phone first
2. Install custom recovery *(here or here)
3. Make a backup. Just in case of zombie attack *
4. Install kernel with init.d support *(here or here)
5. Install BusyBox-v1.23.0-Stericson.zip (flashable provided below )
6. Install swap_intsd2extsdcard_SM-G355HN.zip (flashable provided below)
7. Why * because you have choice
That's it. Your external sd is internal now and you can enjoy your big internal memory.
If you want to reverse it simply go to /system/etc/init.d delete 11extsd2internalsd and reboot your phone.
credits
@mattiadj and @mike1986.
Some screenshot just for you to see switch and mount points:

man help me.
i have some huge games, wild blood, modern combat 3.
i use the gl to sd to link the data,obb in sd.
and
what should i do to these data,obb in sd to flash the int2ext?
edit: can i use that in 355m?

Grindher said:
man help me.
i have some huge games, wild blood, modern combat 3.
i use the gl to sd to link the data,obb in sd.
and
what should i do to these data,obb in sd to flash the int2ext?
edit: can i use that in 355m?
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Tutotial is simple. Step by step.
I don't see reason why you can't use this if your Phone has same spec as mine .
Check with root explorer following :
/storage/sdcard0
/storage/extSdCard
/dev/block/vold/179:129
If this is it you're good to go..
And for your existing game data just copy it after at proper place
Here is whole script:
mount -o remount,rw /
mount -t vfat -o umask=0000 /dev/block/vold/179:129 /storage/sdcard0
sleep 30
mount -o bind /data/media /storage/extSdCard
chmod 777 /mnt/extSdCard
sleep 10
chown 1023:1023 /storage/extSdCard
chown 1000:1000 /storage/sdcard0
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please help my. I cant install any apk whith is not from play store. why.? when I try to instal any apk it shows just " not installed " and manage files trought any file mananger is almost impossible to understand where is right place for files which I looking for.
for example where it install games trought play store.?
I done all step by step without any issue. all things instals, flashes very well.
and without these problems all worked good..
thanks for helping and sory for my very bad english..

rihards23 said:
please help my. I cant install any apk whith is not from play store. why.? afret I try to instal any apk it shows just " not installed " and manage files trought any file mananger is almost impossible to understand where is right place for files which I looking for.
for example where it install games trought play store.?
I done all step by step without any issue. all things instals, flashes very well.
and without these problems all worked good..
thanks for helping and sory for my very bad english..
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Install applications from play store goes to default internal memory without problem.
When you have downloaded apk from some other site only way for now is to copy it to /data/app than change permission and owner and install it from there. I still didn't figured it out why is that only way for download and backuped apks.
Regarding data app I think you mean what was asked in second post. If you used link2sd or some similar app after swaping just check are data and obb are stored under folder /Android in your external SD so that you could use your saved apps resources.

Y300-0100 said:
Install applications from play store goes to default internal memory without problem.
When you have downloaded apk from some other site only way for now is to copy it to /data/app than change permission and owner and install it from there. I still didn't figured it out why is that only way for download and backuped apks.
Regarding data app I think you mean what was asked in second post. If you used link2sd or some similar app after swaping just check are data and obb are stored under folder /Android in your external SD so that you could use your saved apps resources.
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Maybe this video will clarify procedure because my English terminology is not good.
http://youtu.be/TrlEz-R6uMA

Y300-0100 said:
Install applications from play store goes to default internal memory without problem.
When you have downloaded apk from some other site only way for now is to copy it to /data/app than change permission and owner and install it from there. I still didn't figured it out why is that only way for download and backuped apks.
Regarding data app I think you mean what was asked in second post. If you used link2sd or some similar app after swaping just check are data and obb are stored under folder /Android in your external SD so that you could use your saved apps resources.
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thanks alot man..:victory:
now I instal apk withot problem.
Thanks bro for your awesome work.:good:

Hi!
File Commander shows the swap (a lot of memory as device memory) and a little amount (the internal, as sd card memory), but when I get into app administration it only shows the small amount of memory as the avaible for applications, I've tried downloading some apps after the process just to see if that amount was static but it keeps going down with every app, so I guess it isn't working, or only games and apps which use large amounts of memory are saved at the external storage?
Edit: I can't neither nstall apps directl from the storage, just from the play store.
Thanks! :good:

Korelev said:
Hi!
File Commander shows the swap (a lot of memory as device memory) and a little amount (the internal, as sd card memory), but when I get into app administration it only shows the small amount of memory as the avaible for applications, I've tried downloading some apps after the process just to see if that amount was static but it keeps going down with every app, so I guess it isn't working, or only games and apps which use large amounts of memory are saved at the external storage?
Edit: I can't neither nstall apps directl from the storage, just from the play store.
Thanks! :good:
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Aps must be install in real internal sd card. U got 2.2 GB.
All aplication data ( data and obb ) goes to micro SD card.
Procedure how to install non play store app 2 post up and video tutorial is also up.

Y300-0100 said:
Aps must be install in real internal sd card. U got 2.2 GB.
All aplication data ( data and obb ) goes to micro SD card.
Procedure how to install non play store app 2 post up and video tutorial is also up.
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I see, just installed a game and it's working, thanks!
I found something, I don't know if it is a bug or me doing something wrong, any app that messes with the identity of the phone doesn't seems to work. I've tried with "Tablet Metrics" module with the xposed framework and Rom toolbox lite, also doesn't work changing the device id.

Thanks alot. I love this

I have a trouble
I have 32GB card. Made all as it says in instruction.
But the problem is now when i connect phone via usb to pc its says - Card 2,18GB, Phone - 29.3GB.
But in phone its show's like phone memory 4GB, card - 2,18GB.
Isnt phone memory should be 29.3GB or something like that?
Help please!

artb91 said:
I have a trouble
I have 32GB card. Made all as it says in instruction.
But the problem is now when i connect phone via usb to pc its says - Card 2,18GB, Phone - 29.3GB.
But in phone its show's like phone memory 4GB, card - 2,18GB.
Isnt phone memory should be 29.3GB or something like that?
Help please!
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Answer to the trouble is in title. If you want to revert it go to /system/etc/init.d and delete 11ext2int.

Y300-0100 said:
Answer to the trouble is in title. If you want to revert it go to /system/etc/init.d and delete 11ext2int.
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Well, i already did it, ty Revert works very good
But i wanted to know what i can make wrong. I mean i did everything as it wrote in title. But maybe such fail was already corrected by some user.
And also free space was the same for card and phone memory. i mean if free memory on phone is 200mb, then on sd card its also 200mb.

artb91 said:
Well, i already did it, ty Revert works very good
But i wanted to know what i can make wrong. I mean i did everything as it wrote in title. But maybe such fail was already corrected by some user.
And also free space was the same for card and phone memory. i mean if free memory on phone is 200mb, then on sd card its also 200mb.
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If you looking in settings storage you will see that. It's the way it is because I couldn't swap whole data partition. I only swap extSdCard with legacy sdcard0 or internal memory. Swapping mmcblk0p22 with mmcblk1p1 wouldn't work because p22 is fst ext4 and p1 is vfat.

Can I use this mod to my Samsung galaxy Core 2 SM-G355H??

harold1603 said:
Can I use this mod to my Samsung galaxy Core 2 SM-G355H??
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Check with root explorer following :
/storage/sdcard0
/storage/extSdCard
/dev/block/vold/179:129
If this is it you're good to go..

Y300-0100 said:
Check with root explorer following :
/storage/sdcard0
/storage/extSdCard
/dev/block/vold/179:129
If this is it you're good to go..
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thanks for the reply sir
I dont have 179:129 on the vold folder or maybe i cant see this because im not rooted
but yes I have the following only the 179:129 dosent show on the /dev/block/vold
is this a file or folder? the 179:129
Thanks Y300-0100
:good::good::good:

how can use it on core i8262 please??

app installisation error
Y300-0100 said:
First why:
When I got this phone I was disappointed with fact that primary storage isn't switchable and free user data space is approximately 2.2 GB. Which means that all application data goes to internal storage so it is impossible to use apps like Need for Speed, Navigation app, ShowBox and others. I believe you all find that annoying.
After I saw @Dhruvit Pokharna topic I started to poke a little bit over XDA and I noticed that this was done before ( back in 2012 ) and with various Samsung phones. So I decided to change and adapt script for our phone. Original script was created by @mattiadj from whom I still waiting for permission to change script and to publish it. But I'am going to do it anyway.
What the script do:
It swipe internal sd (/storage/sdcard0) with external micro sd (/storage/extSdCard) and viceversa.
"With this you can use default internal sd only for app storage and the external sd to store all apps resource and all others stuff"
required:
- root
- custom recovery
- kernel with init.d support
- BusyBox-v1.23.0-Stericson
- swap_intsd2extsdcard_SM-G355HN
How to and why:
Before installing swap if you moved some apps to sd move it back to phone to avoid conflict of course.
1. Root your phone first
2. Install custom recovery *(here or here)
3. Make a backup. Just in case of zombie attack *
4. Install kernel with init.d support *(here or here)
5. Install BusyBox-v1.23.0-Stericson.zip (flashable provided below )
6. Install swap_intsd2extsdcard_SM-G355HN.zip (flashable provided below)
7. Why * because you have choice
That's it. Your external sd is internal now and you can enjoy your big internal memory.
If you want to reverse it simply go to /system/etc/init.d delete 11extsd2internalsd and reboot your phone.
credits
@mattiadj and @mike1986.
Some screenshot just for you to see switch and mount points:
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I followed the whole procedure, and internal is swiped to external sd bt when i tried to install any app it says app not installed will ypu plz fix the script to directly install any app so we dont hav to put apk into ./data/app .. thanks