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[Q] Is it possible to resize data and sdcard partition on XL?

Hey, I'm a newbie and I wonder if this can be done. I've searched on the web if is it possible to expand the data partition (and shrink sdcard) to have more space for apps and I found a thread where is explained for an LG device and device's partition file (/proc/partitions/) is shown. In xperia L is something like in the attachment, where I think mmcblk1 and mcblk1p1 are data and sdcard partitions. So.. is it possible to do?, and if it is, a ROM can be flashed with no compatibility problems? Thank you for reading... Sorry for my english...:silly:

[Completed] [Q] Repartition internal memory of Samsung S4 VZW i545?

A forum thread about repartitioning or cleaning internal memory exists here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2344939
Could a Recognised Developer review this and determine if it really is too risky to attempt? How could it be done? What is the real level of risk?
The posters suggest that just changing to a custom ROM will NOT free up the partition, so reformatting the internal partition appears to be the only way.
Would ADB on a computer with the i545 tethered via USB be a viable way to deal with clearing the partition?

Well for this I think if you decide to try this you're definitely playing with fire. I personally think its a recipe for disaster, but to each their own. You should be directing your question in that thread for support. Xda assist is here for showing you the way, not direct support.
Thank you and good luck.
Thread closed

Moto G XT1033 - Help Required in Resizing the Partition

Summary
Flashed Successfully: http://download.cyanogenmod.org/?device=falcon
Failed Due to Insufficient System Partition Size: http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/software/tk-gapps-t3116347 , the stock one
Please help to resize the system partition, I have 16GB Model, userdata or simply /data has size 12.7G which is not in use and free. Please help me to take some storage sapce from /data and to reallocate it to /system
I will be veryyyyyyy grateful.
http://screencast.com/t/oQqjFfYL
http://screencast.com/t/D5kVQOQl
I have already done this kind of thing in GooGle Nexus 3 Which is a Samsung Device and Uses PIT Partition Layout with Odin. I couldn't find any helpul resources for Moto G.
Bla Bla Bla Bla
I am facing an issue of smaller /System partition. While today's newer devices often come with 1.5GB (or more) of storage in the system partition, Moto G 1st Gen is more than a year old have 1GB or less of system storage available.
This, coupled with the fact that Google's applications have doubled in size in the past 18 months, means that your device may not be able to accommodate our larger GApps packages.
I want to answer some asumption
1) I am seriously not interested in link2sd or whatever.
2) I am doing this for learning purpose as well as obviously to ease my experience with this cell
3) Any help is much appreciated. Thank You in Advance.

[Completed] Second partition (ext2) not visible in File Explorer

I partitioned my sd card with AParted app. After I did it I saw three local drives on my file Explorer (ES File Explorer) - one internal and two external (as expected). And also I was able to see these three partitions when connected to PC. And I was able to mount the second partition in Link2SD app. After few days, the second partition disappeared from the explorer somehow. I don't know the cause of it. But I am still able to mount the second partition in Link2SD. And I have no problem in linking the apps to the second partition. Is there any way to make the second partition folder reappear again in the file Explorer.
Phone : Samsung S Duos
Second partition : ext2

Hi
Thanks for using XDA Assist.
Try posting your question in the Q&A section of your device:
Galaxy S Duos Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Solution : Location of other partitions of SD Card
Second partition (or any partition) can be found on the root folder of any phone. Just Go to the following folder which has the path :
/data/sdext2
(If the required partition format is ext2)
If some other format is present, then the innermost folder may have a different name.
Try searching by name of the format or something like that.
Primokorn said:
Hi
Thanks for using XDA Assist.
Try posting your question in the Q&A section of your device:
Galaxy S Duos Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting[/UThanksRL]
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Hi Primokorn
Thank you for suggesting to post this question in my device Q&A section. But I don't find the need in that. I believe this is a common question which do not require any information particular to any phone. Anyway, thanks for your concern.

Actually it can be device specific e.g there’s no sdext2 folder into /data partition for the Nexus 5.
Glad to know you got it fixed

[Completed] Android second SD partition question

Hi.
I'm having trouble with my android system.
I have a microSD with 2 partitions, first one is classic FAT32, second one is ext4 (mainly used for link2sd and other stuff). I would like to write a file that is more tha 4Gb (so over the 4Gb limit of FAT32) on that second partition, if possible by 2 means. Of course my phone is rooted. So here are my questions:
- Is it possible to see the second partition from windows when USB cable is plugged (maybe with a software? or via linux?) and then transfer the file.
- Is it possible to write to that partition directly from an app ? I was looking for some way to create a symlink in first partition to second, but it seems impossible on android systems.
- Is it possible to format the first partition to ext4, and still be able to use it as normal (windows file transfer, app reading/writing, etc...)?
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Rox.

Hello and thank you for using XDA Assist,
please create an account and ask you question here:
Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting
The experts there should be able to help you. Because you didn't tell me which device you are using, I have to link you there.
Kind regards
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