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Help! I am new to partitioning sdcard

Hello friends I am on rasheds cm10 and I want to partition my sdcard so how much of it we need to do
I have 16gb sdcard
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I think it comes down to personal preference more than anything. I've got 2048 ext4(which some people might say is too much), 0 swap and the rest as fat32.
Also on a 16gig card.
I'm using link2sd and I know that A2sd, D2ext and Int2ext work but some scripts might not work with ext4 and the size of the ext partition might be limited.
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nomancoolboy said:
Hello friends I am on rasheds cm10 and I want to partition my sdcard so how much of it we need to do
I have 16gb sdcard
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Actually partitioning 1gb of memory is enough for our phones. And use swap if u want to have more ram. I personally perefer using ext4 as it is.the fastest out of the ext partitions.
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Hi I have 1 gb for link2sd and i think that this amount is enought.
To partitioning I used mini partition tool, in this case I used ext3 because with ext4 I had a problem with another phone.

Also, keep in mind that the 1st partition should be formatted FAT32, the 2nd partition EXT, and the 3rd partition as SWAPFS (optional, only if you want to enable swap). Do not create the partitions in some other order.

How to unpartition sdcard
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nomancoolboy said:
How to unpartition sdcard
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Good question. Go through the normal partitioning process but set both Swap and Ext to 0mb, maybe?
EDIT: Seems Amon Ra will let you set things to 0mb.

WidowCranky said:
Good question. Go through the normal partitioning process but set both Swap and Ext to 0mb, maybe?
EDIT: Seems Amon Ra will let you set things to 0mb.
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It is.
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nomancoolboy said:
How to unpartition sdcard
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Using minipartition tool, select partitions, delete them, later select all unallocated space created and create a new singular partition.

nomancoolboy said:
How to unpartition sdcard
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Just go into storage settings in normal mode and format the card, it will delete all partitions and make them as 1

Junior Einstein said:
Just go into storage settings in normal mode and format the card, it will delete all partitions and make them as 1
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It doesn't. It wipes only the data not the partition
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allenwalker1998 said:
It doesn't. It wipes only the data not the partition
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On all partitions? Doesn't it just wipe the fat32, storage partition?

WidowCranky said:
On all partitions? Doesn't it just wipe the fat32, storage partition?
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With Junior Einstein method you can't delete a partition but you can only delete files that you can find in (and only) data partition.
And no, not in all partitions, this procedure delete files only in data partition, and yes, Junior Einstein method wipe the fat32 storage partition, allenwalker1998 said only data not the partition and this is correct; at the end the partiton is formatted, not deleted.
To remove/change a partition you have to use a specific tool that can be one like minipartition tool or something else.

WidowCranky said:
On all partitions? Doesn't it just wipe the fat32, storage partition?
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deleted
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As the partitioning an sdcard formats it so i cant do that because i dont have a pc to backup it ..!
Now i dont want to do that
But provide information to those who need it!
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nomancoolboy said:
As the partitioning an sdcard formats it so i cant do that because i dont have a pc to backup it ..!
Now i dont want to do that
But provide information to those who need it!
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If you use mini partition tool, you don't need to format your sd card to partitioning it. You have to use the command resize (for your actual fat32 partition) and later on created free spece use command create a new partition. I personally tested this and all my data are safe, this procedure will NOT erase your data but anyway you need a pc also to use minipartition tool and have a backup before any modification is a good idea.

[Q]How to mount the 2nd partition of my SDCARD?

I just created a 2nd partition on my 8GB SD card so that i could move apps to it using link2sd...but when i open link2sd and select the file system of my SD card's 2nd partition (ext4) i get an error:
Mount script cannot be created.
mount: No such device.
ext4 may not be supported on your device. Try FAT32 on the second partition.
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Other small question : Do I really need to mount the 2nd partition if I just wanna install custom ROMs?
Need help ASAP! thanks in advance .

Make ext3 partitions
No need of second partition for cyanogen. You may need it for sense
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ptcpayme said:
Make ext3 partitions
No need of second partition for cyanogen. You may need it for sense
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I made the second partition as FAT 32 and it worked.
Now the only doubt i have is...will ROMS work on FAT32 partition?

kingcola said:
I made the second partition as FAT 32 and it worked.
Now the only doubt i have is...will ROMS work on FAT32 partition?
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If you are on Stock then maybe FAT32 partition may have worked.. or even otherwise maybe it will work,.. haven't used a FAT32 sd partition since JaggyROM 2.x.x ( obviously my 1st partition is fat32 ) ... My second partition is an ext and it is advisable to have an ext partition cause there are many scripts like int2ext , s2e, etc which work well with an ext partition...
A partition is Not necessary to made in order for other ROMs to work.. They will work just as well without a partition .. only thing is your internal memory will remain to be 150 mb.. Which is the memory allocated in our phone's nand..
NOTE: Sense 4.0a is the only ROM that you necessarily need to have an SD-EXT Partition of at least 1 GB. Otherwise it won't boot.

thanks for helping me..

I partitioned (1GB of memory to fat32) my sdcard with MiniTool Partition Wizard to facilitate to link2sd long back. Now I am unable to recover that memory and merge into a single partition. Do you guys have solution for this?

delete the partition in disk mgmt..

kingcola said:
I just created a 2nd partition on my 8GB SD card so that i could move apps to it using link2sd...but when i open link2sd and select the file system of my SD card's 2nd partition (ext4) i get an error:
Other small question : Do I really need to mount the 2nd partition if I just wanna install custom ROMs?
Need help ASAP! thanks in advance .
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If anyone still have the above issue then just change ur sdcard partition type to ext3. Reboot mobile. Better to use link2sd for this.

smartksr said:
I partitioned (1GB of memory to fat32) my sdcard with MiniTool Partition Wizard to facilitate to link2sd long back. Now I am unable to recover that memory and merge into a single partition. Do you guys have solution for this?
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do it through mini partition tool..delete the created partition..now right click on the 1st partition..slect extend..n drag the cursor till end...n click apply...done

Use Other Kernel
The reason for your second partition is not recognized is you may be at Stock Rom and Stock kernel....
Stock kernel do not support ext partitions...
Use ateeq kernel or cranium kernel for ext4 partition support....
Also use Mounts2sd instead of link2sd...!!!!

I used mounts2sd after I created sd card partition(ext3) but this app said partition not mounted; but link2sd recognised n created scripts.
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RajeevBN said:
I used mounts2sd after I created sd card partition(ext3) but this app said partition not mounted; but link2sd recognised n created scripts.
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Assuming you have the right kernel, install the startup script and change the driver in mounts2sd settings to ext3.
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Thanks mate!! Your ext3 suggestion worked perfectly for Link2SD on my droid.
BleedingIris said:
Make ext3 partitions
No need of second partition for cyanogen. You may need it for sense
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Thanks mate!! Your ext3 suggestion worked perfectly for Link2SD on my droid. :good:

hey guys, is it possible to access the 2nd partition on Android or under Windows? Link2SD sees my 2nd partition and mounts it correctly, but assuming I want to copy e.g. music files to the 2nd partition using Root Explorer or using my PC, how do I do that? I tried both and they don't see my 2nd SD partition at all...

chaoscreater said:
hey guys, is it possible to access the 2nd partition on Android or under Windows? Link2SD sees my 2nd partition and mounts it correctly, but assuming I want to copy e.g. music files to the 2nd partition using Root Explorer or using my PC, how do I do that? I tried both and they don't see my 2nd SD partition at all...
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Use EXt2FS search in google you will get it..
Install it in your windows.. reboot your pc.. Then connect your card.. You will get the second partiton to see plus you can copy paste as well..

THANKS jynt_panwar!!!!! I WAS LOKING FOR THIS FOR A YEAR!!!!!!!!!! The Link2sd don't work for my phone (ZTE Blade L3 stock rom 4.4.2), but the Mounts2sd saved my life!!! Also I followed the instructions in this site: INCREASE YOUR ANDROID INTERNAL MEMORY || BY MOUNTS2SD (BEST WAY) in androcustomroms site. Maybe it can help more people... And thanks XDA of course!

[Q] How To S-OFF HTC pico (Explorer)

can ne1 pls hlp to s-off the explorer ? device is already rooted and running cm10.wanna create a partition for increasin the internal memory

For S-Off:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1786498
To increase internal memory(Stock Rom)
1.Download mini tool partition wizard on pc.
2. Make a Fat 32 partition of desired size .. it should be primary..create the partition.
3. Instal link2sd app from playstore.
4. Select Fat32
5. Reboot phone .
Hit thanks if I helped you
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For this you don't need s-off (which anyway you can't do). Just use recovery (you already have that) and create partition. If you are using cwm, in advanced menu there is option 'repartition sd card', just follow the steps, and remember this will erase all your info from the sd, so it's better to back that up. Also you can create partition using pc with "mini tool partition wizard" google it. Another thing don't make ext partition bigger than 2GB and don't create swap partition.
That's it. Have fun
Edit: @Saumitra Yadav- damn you are fast , but what you explayned is........ why create another partition, sd card is already fat partitioned? (Maybe I'm wrong but I think link2sd also works with ext)
Edit2: Yes it needs second partition which can be fat32, but it also can be ext, so just make ext

shortyoko said:
For this you don't need s-off (which anyway you can't do). Just use recovery (you already have that) and create partition. If you are using cwm, in advanced menu there is option 'repartition sd card', just follow the steps, and remember this will erase all your info from the sd, so it's better to back that up. Also you can create partition using pc with "mini tool partition wizard" google it. Another thing don't make ext partition bigger than 2GB and don't create swap partition.
That's it. Have fun
@Saumitra Yadav- damn you are fast , but what you explayned is........ why create another partition, sd card is already fat partitioned? (Maybe I'm wrong but I think link2sd also works with ext)
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Using cwm the partition created is ext3 which cannot be mounted on stock Rom .. so create a Fat32 using minitool partition wizard
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Yes yes, I didn't see
(Stock rom)
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first time in your post, I saw op's cm10, and forgot that possibility that actually stock rom doesn't support ext.
There was very long time ago when my phone haded stock rom.

already tried creating it...get an error saying that mount script cannot be created.
link2sd faq quote :
Q. I get "Mount script cannot be created. cannot create /system/etc/install-recovery.sh: not enough memory" error.
Some HTC devices are "NAND locked". On "NAND locked" (or "S-ON") devices the /system partition is write-protected by the bootloader and thus cannot be modified even if you have root privileges.
In order to use Link2SD you need to do "S-OFF" to disable this NAND lock. (a.k.a. "NAND unlock" or "unlocking the bootloader")

Saumitra Yadav said:
For S-Off:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1786498
To increase internal memory(Stock Rom)
1.Download mini tool partition wizard on pc.
2. Make a Fat 32 partition of desired size .. it should be primary..create the partition.
3. Instal link2sd app from playstore.
4. Select Fat32
5. Reboot phone .
Hit thanks if I helped you
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dosent work !! get an error sayin mount script cannot be created

kush28 said:
dosent work !! get an error sayin mount script cannot be created
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Follow the steps Here:
http://androidgamingcentre.blogspot.com/2013/01/trick-how-to-increase-internal-memory.html?m=1
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shortyoko said:
For this you don't need s-off (which anyway you can't do). Just use recovery (you already have that) and create partition. If you are using cwm, in advanced menu there is option 'repartition sd card', just follow the steps, and remember this will erase all your info from the sd, so it's better to back that up. Also you can create partition using pc with "mini tool partition wizard" google it. Another thing don't make ext partition bigger than 2GB and don't create swap partition.
That's it. Have fun
Edit: @Saumitra Yadav- damn you are fast , but what you explayned is........ why create another partition, sd card is already fat partitioned? (Maybe I'm wrong but I think link2sd also works with ext)
Edit2: Yes it needs second partition which can be fat32, but it also can be ext, so just make ext
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created a partion usin the cwm method u specified ( thnks 4 that ) bt still not able to mount the 2nd partion...link2sd shows the same error

ok so i flashed my rom...the partition mounts and works on jaggyrom...bt dosent mount on cm10

kush28 said:
ok so i flashed my rom...the partition mounts and works on jaggyrom...bt dosent mount on cm10
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Flash kernel 2.6
Or
Change different recovery
Make different partitions each time and see which mounts
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I faced the same problem with cm builds try and flash the m2sd no config zip from the link
forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=1464209&d=1352310251

Its not your fault. What i can understand, is that the CM10 rom you are using, most probably doesnt support MEM Script.... You need a ROM that has init.d and Busybox support... Check if it has or not!!!
Press THANKS if it helped!!!:good:

Download pimp my rom from play store
Using it get init.d support if rom has
Then use m2sd(no config needed)
Then reboot twice
Hit thanks if helped
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Saumitra Yadav said:
For S-Off:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1786498
To increase internal memory(Stock Rom)
1.Download mini tool partition wizard on pc.
2. Make a Fat 32 partition of desired size .. it should be primary..create the partition.
3. Instal link2sd app from playstore.
4. Select Fat32
5. Reboot phone .
Hit thanks if I helped you
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kush28 said:
can ne1 pls hlp to s-off the explorer ? device is already rooted and running cm10.wanna create a partition for increasin the internal memory
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hi..
did u S-OFF the device..? if yes pls explain how.?
thanx..

t-mobile_mda said:
hi..
did u S-OFF the device..? if yes pls explain how.?
thanx..
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culdnt S-OFF but using the mount 2 sd memory script...works on all 4.1.2 roms ( 4.2.2 roms dont support memory scripts).heres the link : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1342387

[Q] [ solved ] link2sd can't created mounting script fat32 on cm 10.1 unofficial

I install link2sd on my cm10.1 and partition my 8gb SD card with mini tool partition wizard home edition I make 1.3 SD fat 32 partition for apps installation and the left for data
But link2sd can't create mounting script the error is.
(Mount: mounting/dev/block/vold/179:2 on/data/sdext2 failed: device or resource busy)
if some one know the solution please tell me I don't need to recreat the partition. And format the whole SD card. As a long process n time will spend to do bla bla .
Thanks in advance
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sultan arshad said:
I install link2sd on my cm10.1 and partition my 8gb SD card with mini tool partition wizard home edition I make 1.3 SD fat 32 partition for apps installation and the left for data
But link2sd can't create mounting script the error is.
(Mount: mounting/dev/block/vold/179:2 on/data/sdext2 failed: device or resource busy)
if some one know the solution please tell me I don't need to recreat the partition. And format the whole SD card. As a long process n time will spend to do bla bla .
Thanks in advance
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Is your ext2 partition mounted or un-mounted when running Link2SD

Theres fat 32. Partition. I created because cm 10.1. Not supported. Ext. ... Anyway. I solve the problem by recreating. The partition. ...

sultan arshad said:
Theres fat 32. Partition. I created because cm 10.1. Not supported. Ext. ... Anyway. I solve the problem by recreating. The partition. ...
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Glad to hear you fixed it. When I had this problem it was a ext3 partition under the wrong ownership. I had to change ownership from user to root and it worked.

SonicX2014 said:
Glad to hear you fixed it. When I had this problem it was a ext3 partition under the wrong ownership. I had to change ownership from user to root and it worked.
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Hmm sounds interesting ..
Wanna know how to change ownership. just for increasing knowledge

sultan arshad said:
Hmm sounds interesting ..
Wanna know how to change ownership. just for increasing knowledge
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There are two ways to do this. 1. If you have a recovery boot loader installed in your phone, you can simply log into your recovery and select advanced and then fix permissions. Once done reboot the phone. All partitions will have their flags set back to read write execute. The other way would be what you did, redo all the partitions again. The last one only works in Linux. I'm not a Windows user so I couldn't help there.
If your a Linux user and not sure how to take ownership of a hard drive or removable drives, let me know and I'll explain it in the next post.

link2sd mount script
Hi please the problem of mount script cannot be done still persist
Help me out I'm running cwm 5

Not sure if anyone's still reading this thread but I'm having this problem too. I formatted my microSD with MiniTool Partition Wizard. Only the 1st FAT32 partition is mounted in Android, how do you mount the 2nd partition?

[Q] Problem with Link2sd after resizing ext2partition

Hi all...
Im having problem with Link2sd after resizing the second partition.
What I had done:
Before resizing the partition I copied all the files from ext partition to my desktop
I resized the partition to a smaller one, from 4.5 gb to 3.5.
The total filesize in this partition was under 2 gig.
Using minipartition tool I deleted the ext partition.
Resized my existing fat partition to 4 gb and created ext partition with rest of the space
Ext partition was created as primary.
Now I copied back all the files from desktop to sd card.
But everytime I start with my sdcard, Samsung logo keeps showing after boit sound.
I waited for 5 minutes but nothing happnd.
I started without sdcard. And tried recreating mount script.But the same problem.
How to overcome this problem. Do I need to start from the beginning? ?
My device Samsung Galaxy Fame 6812.
Running jb 4.1 Stock ROM definitely Rooted.

droidshan said:
Hi all...
Im having problem with Link2sd after resizing the second partition.
What I had done:
Before resizing the partition I copied all the files from ext partition to my desktop
I resized the partition to a smaller one, from 4.5 gb to 3.5.
The total filesize in this partition was under 2 gig.
Using minipartition tool I deleted the ext partition.
Resized my existing fat partition to 4 gb and created ext partition with rest of the space
Ext partition was created as primary.
Now I copied back all the files from desktop to sd card.
But everytime I start with my sdcard, Samsung logo keeps showing after boit sound.
I waited for 5 minutes but nothing happnd.
I started without sdcard. And tried recreating mount script.But the same problem.
How to overcome this problem. Do I need to start from the beginning? ?
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Whats the phone you're talking about?

LS.xD said:
Whats the phone you're talking about?
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Oopss. Im really sorry for not specifying device model..
My device Samsung Galaxy Fame 6812.
Running jb 4.1 Stock ROM definitely Rooted.

droidshan said:
Oopss. Im really sorry for not specifying device model..
My device Samsung Galaxy Fame 6812.
Running jb 4.1 Stock ROM definitely Rooted.
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The operation to link storage to ext partition is scripted. Ext4 partition has to be formatted once after installing the script to work properly. Link2SD performs this when setting up. You can try formatting the SD-Ext partition using your custom recovery but i suppose you will have to set up the ext partition again usning Link2SD

LS.xD said:
The operation to link storage to ext partition is scripted. Ext4 partition has to be formatted once after installing the script to work properly. Link2SD performs this when setting up. You can try formatting the SD-Ext partition using your custom recovery but i suppose you will have to set up the ext partition again usning Link2SD
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Yes, I copied the files back to ext partition after formatting the partition.
Do I need to start from the scratch?

Did you Format it using the custom recovery?
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No custom recovery, running with stock recovery. I had no problem when I first started link2sd with no apos linked.
I formatted the ext partition from mini partition tool

droidshan said:
No custom recovery, running with stock recovery. I had no problem when I first started link2sd with no apos linked.
I formatted the ext partition from mini partition tool
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Seems as you need to set up the partition via Link2SD again

LS.xD said:
Seems as you need to set up the partition via Link2SD again
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Yes!! I had cleaned up the second partition from linked2sd. And rebooted.
Phone boots normally with basic apps..
Now I tapped " relink all files " frm link2sd . And copied one apk file from my backup & rebooted
Bingo!!! That app linked 2 sd .. now copying rest of the apps..
Thanks for helping me..