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[Solved]Link2sd on CronosX

Hi,
I saw that under CronosX ROM both /data/app and /sdext/app are used to store apk (/sdext/app is a copy of /data/app) so I tried to install link2sd but it fail it can't mount sdext it say device is busy.
Can someone help me to fix ?
I tried to mount with adb and same error.

So after fiew more search I finally succed. So what I did :
-Install Link2sd from market and transform it as system app
-Remove 05mountsd 07app2ext 11link2sd from /etc/init.d/
-Reboot phone
-launch Link2sd
[Be carreful : Backup your app before because I lost all my app by doing this. So you have to install all your app after that or maybe you can move from sd-ext to data/sdext. I don't know because I tried link2sd without removing script first so it lose all app.]
For know Link2sd work and I haven't to wait anymore to enter simcode at startup but I have to test to be sure.
After fiew test I confirm that I have no more need to wait to enter pincode at boot.

Zachary57 said:
So after fiew more search I finally succed. So what I did :
-Install Link2sd from market and transform it as system app
-Remove 05mountsd 07app2ext 11link2sd from /etc/init.d/
-Reboot phone
-launch Link2sd
[Be carreful : Backup your app before because I lost all my app by doing this. So you have to install all your app after that or maybe you can move from sd-ext to data/sdext. I don't know because I tried link2sd without removing script first so it lose all app.]
For know Link2sd work and I haven't to wait anymore to enter simcode at startup but I have to test to be sure.
After fiew test I confirm that I have no more need to wait to enter pincode at boot.
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Thanks a lot.
Unable to find mentioned files 05mountsd 07app2ext 11link2sd in /etc/init.d on Bravo.

krishn said:
Thanks a lot.
Unable to find mentioned files 05mountsd 07app2ext 11link2sd in /etc/init.d on Bravo.
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So if you try to install make a backup of your rom before because first launch can make you lose all your app. If you have a mount error saying device is busy at link2sd start it mean that there is a script in another place that make the same as those I deleted.
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[Solved] Link2sd on cm7 galaxy mini
Zachary57 said:
So after fiew more search I finally succed. So what I did :
-Install Link2sd from market and transform it as system app
-Remove 05mountsd 07app2ext 11link2sd from /etc/init.d/
-Reboot phone
-launch Link2sd
[Be carreful : Backup your app before because I lost all my app by doing this. So you have to install all your app after that or maybe you can move from sd-ext to data/sdext. I don't know because I tried link2sd without removing script first so it lose all app.]
For know Link2sd work and I haven't to wait anymore to enter simcode at startup but I have to test to be sure.
After fiew test I confirm that I have no more need to wait to enter pincode at boot.
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Thanks for this work around. It was usefull for my galaxy mini. At least on first boot. We'll see how it behaves after a few boots. I was unable to link apps due to "read only" mounting. And this was the most convincing and easy way to do it. After couple of days searching everywhere.
My steps:
1. Install Link2SD, launch so it makes the mounting script.
2. Remove mount scripts from /etc/init.d using terminal in my device.
Code:
cd /etc/init.d ; rm 05mountsd ; rm 11link2sd
3. transform to system app by moving Link2SD from /data/app to /system/app
Code:
mv /data/app/com.buak.Link2SD-1.apk /system/app/com.buak.Link2SD-1.apk ;reboot
I didn't backup or anything because I was using a new SDcard and a fresh install.
Thanks Zachary57
samsung galaxy mini
cwm recovery
cyanogenMod-7.2.0-tass
Android 2.3.7

ChetingerX said:
Thanks for this work around. It was usefull for my galaxy mini. At least on first boot. We'll see how it behaves after a few boots. I was unable to link apps due to "read only" mounting. And this was the most convincing and easy way to do it. After couple of days searching everywhere.
My steps:
1. Install Link2SD, launch so it makes the mounting script.
2. Remove mount scripts from /etc/init.d using terminal in my device.
Code:
cd /etc/init.d ; rm 05mountsd ; rm 11link2sd
3. transform to system app by moving Link2SD from /data/app to /system/app
Code:
mv /data/app/com.buak.Link2SD-1.apk /system/app/com.buak.Link2SD-1.apk ;reboot
I didn't backup or anything because I was using a new SDcard and a fresh install.
Thanks Zachary57
samsung galaxy mini
cwm recovery
cyanogenMod-7.2.0-tass
Android 2.3.7
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Mine doesn't have this "05mountsd", and then...?

g.man.7489 said:
Mine doesn't have this "05mountsd", and then...?
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Try to do others steps. Be sure to make Link2sd a system app and it should work.

ChetingerX said:
Thanks for this work around. It was usefull for my galaxy mini. At least on first boot. We'll see how it behaves after a few boots. I was unable to link apps due to "read only" mounting. And this was the most convincing and easy way to do it. After couple of days searching everywhere.
My steps:
1. Install Link2SD, launch so it makes the mounting script.
2. Remove mount scripts from /etc/init.d using terminal in my device.
Code:
cd /etc/init.d ; rm 05mountsd ; rm 11link2sd
3. transform to system app by moving Link2SD from /data/app to /system/app
Code:
mv /data/app/com.buak.Link2SD-1.apk /system/app/com.buak.Link2SD-1.apk ;reboot
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I removed Link2SD and after re-installing it still doesn't mount partition.
I cant remove 11link2sd and 08mountsd ( i dont have 05mountsd) because it says "can't remove 08mountsd: Read-only file system" and "can't remove 11link2sd: Read-only file system".
What should i do?

Worked
It worked fine!
Created a ext4 partition with Mini tool partition wizard Home edition, Clicked on the "Recreate mount scripts" from the Left panel of Link2sd, the application asked for a rebooting, did it, fine! It is working
Phone Samsung Galaxy y

Cannot mount 2nd partition of SD card
I am trying to setup Link2SD and have partitioned my SD card to FAT32/ext2 and when I start Link2SD I get a Mount script error that a Mount script cannot be created. Can someone tell me how to partition my SD card (what settings to use) or use Link2SD so that the 2nd partition mounts and can be used to install my apps to on my external SD card?
Rooted Galaxy S5 Active on AT&T running KitKat 4.4.2

link2sd
i had a problem with partitioning my card and then got it partitioned and then would not mount with ext2 and redid it with ext 4 partition and then went to apps and cleared data in the app and retried and bam it is working..... i hope this helps someone :laugh:

chiefpriest said:
It worked fine!
Created a ext4 partition with Mini tool partition wizard Home edition, Clicked on the "Recreate mount scripts" from the Left panel of Link2sd, the application asked for a rebooting, did it, fine! It is working
Phone Samsung Galaxy y
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What does ROM & Kernel you use ?
I have miniROM Inspired + Jarvis Kernel 2.2 not worked on ext4 .... :crying:

zachary57 said:
so after fiew more search i finally succed. So what i did :
-install link2sd from market and transform it as system app
-remove 05mountsd 07app2ext 11link2sd from /etc/init.d/
-reboot phone
-launch link2sd
[be carreful : Backup your app before because i lost all my app by doing this. So you have to install all your app after that or maybe you can move from sd-ext to data/sdext. I don't know because i tried link2sd without removing script first so it lose all app.]
for know link2sd work and i haven't to wait anymore to enter simcode at startup but i have to test to be sure.
After fiew test i confirm that i have no more need to wait to enter pincode at boot.
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but how do you make link2sd a system app? What do i have to use? Where do i need to go? Recovery? What do i have to download?

Facukopech said:
but how do you make link2sd a system app? What do i have to use? Where do i need to go? Recovery? What do i have to download?
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Titanium Backup to make app system. My init.d says permission denied do you have to have a custom rom

Zachary57 said:
So after fiew more search I finally succed. So what I did :
-Install Link2sd from market and transform it as system app
-Remove 05mountsd 07app2ext 11link2sd from /etc/init.d/
-Reboot phone
-launch Link2sd
[Be carreful : Backup your app before because I lost all my app by doing this. So you have to install all your app after that or maybe you can move from sd-ext to data/sdext. I don't know because I tried link2sd without removing script first so it lose all app.]
For know Link2sd work and I haven't to wait anymore to enter simcode at startup but I have to test to be sure.
After fiew test I confirm that I have no more need to wait to enter pincode at boot.
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Using Samsung galaxy s8 plus exynos and i dont have the init.d folder? What should I do with the same error?

How to get more internal space on galaxy fit

firstly I'm not responsible for any kind of damage caused to you
but I have tried all the things on my galaxy fit before explaining here
It's not copied from somewhere instead It's based on my experience on my galaxy fit.
For Non Rooted Devices
There is nothing other then using app2sd apps. Then move all the movable items to sd card. After installing app2sd all newly installed apps are automatically moved to external storege.
I uses app2sd by sam lu.
But for non rooted users I will highly recommend to root there device and make the best use of this smartphone.
for beginners everything about rooting/custom roms/nandroid backups etc is explained in this thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1606380
thanks a lot to A.cid for this wonderful guide
For Rooted Device
apps required
1.Root explorer or similiar
2.Link2SD (Link2sd Setup is explained later in this post)
step 1.Removing Useless system apps from stock or custom rom
go to /system/app using root explorer and mount as r/w
now delete unwanted apps
I will prefer freezing the app first using link2sd and then if phone is working fine then you can unfreeze and then delete that app
Step 2. Removing dalvik cache files
go to /data/dalvik-cache
now search for the dalvik cache files of deleted system apps
it will having name like
[email protected]@[email protected]
delete this file
Step 3. Linking files to Sd-ext or second partition of Sd card
if you have finished Link2sd setup then you can proceed further
open link2sd and then create Link for all the apps you want to linked to sd card
check all the 3 box 1. link apk 2. link dex 3. link lib files
and then your app will be moved to the sd-ext partition
if there are apps which are used very frequently then i prefer not linking dex files to sd card. link only apk for them.
currently system apps can't be linked using link2sd
In the case if app is not working properly after linking then remove links for that app.
Plz help me to improve this article.
suggestions and questions are welcomed.
forgive me for my poor english

Plz help in improving this article. If there is anything wrong in this post let me know. and if you have any other simple method to do this plz post here and help beginners to get more space. But try not to post complicated method which beginners find hard to perform
this post is for beginners

Link2SD steup on galaxy fit
Copied from A.cid main article from
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1606380
There are a lot of ways and scripts to transfer apps from your internal memory to the sd ext partition, but the most consistent method I found was Link2sd.
This method works across all roms (rooted stock and custom, both) that I’ve tried, even on all variations of CyanogenMod7 (CM7) as well as on ICS CM9, and is very easy to setup and use.
However, if a custom rom already has DarkTremor's a2sd (a2sdgui app will be present) or any similar script, then DO NOT configure them.
for example: Creeds v3 has a2sdgui, and if i want to use Link2sd, then after flashing Creeds, i SHOULD NOT run a2sdgui, and directly install (and configure) Link2sd...if you run/configure a2sdgui, then it will clash with the working of Link2sd.
Similarly, if any custom rom has any memory hack already implemented, then you cannot use Link2sd...
Steps to setup Link2sd:
• Download Link2sd from Play Store (it’s a free app).
• After it gets installed, run it, and allow root access.
• You will get a message to select the format of your sd partition, select “ext3”.
• Link2sd will then automatically create mount scripts that it requires to work, and will then tell you to reboot your phone.
• Do a proper reboot, and not a ‘hot reboot’.
• After rebooting, open up Link2sd, press menu then select “settings”.
• Select/check the options “automatically link newly installed applications to sd”, “auto link notification”, “relink lib files at boot” (and “fast scroll”, if you want).
• For “install location” option, select “internal”.
• Then go to “auto link settings” and select/check all the three options (you can skip/ unselect “link dalvik-cache file” if you wish)
• Done
Now, every new app that you will install will automatically be moved to your sd ext partition.
Link2sd is also an excellent (and fast loading) app manager, with which you can freeze, uninstall, re-install…though you can move only user apps to sd-ext partition.
Also, there is no point in having your entire phone memory empty, so you probably should unlink the dex (dalvik cache) of your apps. I usually link only the apk and lib files, and leave the dex files unlinked and on the phone storage, so as to avoid any sluggishness in operation., though if your phone memory still fills up, you can link the dex of your rarely-used apps, and leave the dex of important and frequently used apps on the phone storage.
Suppose a custom rom has s2e/app2sd pre-implemented, then after a fresh install, FREEZE the app (rather than uninstall), and then install Link2sd...
Also, if you get error "mount script not created", then choose partition as ext4 (rather than ext3 mentioned below), even though your partition might be ext3...(don't know why this happens with some roms )
In some custom Roms Link2sd doesn't mount sd-ext partition even after selecting correct type of partition in that case try to select other types whether they are working or not
Like in Chocobread v3.2 it worked after selecting partition as ext4
Plz view this thread if you are still facing any problem
Go through this thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1698813

What happens when we install a new app??
I'm not a developer but this is what I experienced
/data directory is the space which is shown as Internal Storage in phone
/system directory has nothing to do with this internal storage
when we install a new app then it during the installation process three things happens
1.it creates an apk file in /data/app
2.creates an .dex file in /data/dalvik-cache
3.creates one folder in /data/data
when we move apps to sd that apk file moved to sd storage in
.android secure folder and creates an .asec file there
so basically that .dex file and data files are responsible for eating our internal space and for the apps which can't be moved to sd that apk file is also responsible.
we can't use widgets if app is on sd storage.
so in order to use widgets we have to move back to internal storage.
this is where Link2sd helps us
link2sd links selected files to sd-ext partition and for system it still appears in internal storage but it's not there actually.
While for system apps
.apk files remains in /system/app
only .dex files are in data/data directory
we can use widgets of system apps even apk files are not in /data/app directory
so it is recommended that if you want to use widget of the app but you don't want it on internal space(as it is using much more space while it is in internal memory)
here is the solution
create an apk file for that app using any backup app
then move that file to /system/app
change the permissions to rw-r--r--
for this simply see the permissions of any other system app and apply same here
to system

Simply partition your sd card via cwm.. U can get as much internal space as u want..

amn_grg said:
Simply partition your sd card via cwm.. U can get as much internal space as u want..
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Let consider your post now tell me how to install 100 apps having size more than 500 mb
Without using link2sd or a2sd or any simliar app
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Nikhil_G said:
Let consider your post now tell me how to install 100 apps having size more than 500 mb
Without using link2sd or a2sd or any simliar app
Sent from my GT-S5670 using xda premium
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By symlinking apps manually, one by one...:beer:
Possible - yes
Feasible - no
Everything is possible bro!
Typed using a small touchscreen

a.cid said:
By symlinking apps manually, one by one...:beer:
Possible - yes
Feasible - no
Everything is possible bro!
Typed using a small touchscreen
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Yeah right...

Informative Thread

amn_grg said:
Simply partition your sd card via cwm.. U can get as much internal space as u want..
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can you detail the procedure please.

vikrant prabhakar said:
can you detail the procedure please.
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partition ur sd card through cm recovery then install s2e from play store now all cm7 rom come with pre install s2e script .

Another way is to use terminal emulator .
Download terminal emulator from the PlayStore and then run the following codes:
Code:
su
*grant/allow superuser permissions*
Code:
pm set-Install-Location 2
exit
exit
Note: sometimes if you get an error you may have to run
Code:
pm setInstallLocation 2
if it fails.
All this does is it allows moving many apps that aren't normally movable to the SD card. After running these codes you should be able to move apps to the SD card via Settings>Apps.
This code also sets the default location for apps to install into as the SD card.

What i do for more internal memory..!
Partitioning your sd card is an option. But if you have a sd card of less storage then this option is ruled out. I use a 2gb sd card and partitioning it is not very feasible for me. so...
1. If I'm on a stock gingerbread ROM i use this script http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2303856 .
(I dont use it very often. Only if necessary.) And i odex the ROM if it is de-odexed by using http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2303856 Universal Odex Script by MatrixDJ96. Odexing works very well!!! :good:
2. For a custom ROM not many modifications are needed. I just remove the unwanted apps using Link2SD. :good:

[Q] Link2SD not re-mounting the partition after flashing new ROM

Hi,
First of all, thank you a lot for all the development effort that has been put in to bring the AOKP ROM up to this fantastic standard. I have been using the ICS AOKP for quite a while, and just switched over to the JB ROM. It feels a lot faster and smoother, thank you!
I have got a question on Link2SD after flashing this ROM. Apologies beforehand, if this is not the forum to post that. I had used Link2SD while on ICS to move most of the apps to the SD card. Now after flashing JB, Link2SD does not re-mount the SD card secondary partition. I selected all the options mentioned (ext2/3/4/FAT) but it fails to mount with any of those options. So I'm not able to re-link any of my apps. Does anyone know how to fix this and get my apps back?
I also tried the following as per suggestions in some of the threads: 1) mounting it in recovery: not working; gives the message error mounting sd-ext (2) deleting some of the apps like Downloads and Email: still not working even after deleting those two apps.
Any help will be much appreciated. Thanks in advance!

I never had any problem with link2sd and ANY rom. Im on CM 10.1
Till ICS it was easy to directly download and flash roms and Gapps.
But JB roms need trimming.
What i do is.. after a clean wipe I flash any JB rom. Then remove unwanted apps.. Instal Link2sd..
change few minor system apps to user apps (not recommended, if you dont know.. what you are doing).
After linking these apps.. I always have enough mem for Gapps.
In Gapps also you have few apps which you can convert to user app and then link it.

rr0yy said:
I never had any problem with link2sd and ANY rom. Im on CM 10.1
Till ICS it was easy to directly download and flash roms and Gapps.
But JB roms need trimming.
What i do is.. after a clean wipe I flash any JB rom. Then remove unwanted apps.. Instal Link2sd..
change few minor system apps to user apps (not recommended, if you dont know.. what you are doing).
After linking these apps.. I always have enough mem for Gapps.
In Gapps also you have few apps which you can convert to user app and then link it.
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My issue is now fixed, but in a hard way. Formatted the secondary SD card partition, and then Link2SD automatically recognized it. All the apps are gone, but at least I got the secondary partition active. Spent another half-hour downloading all the needed apps again from the Play store.

Link2Sd not working for me on CM10.1 Rom
I am using TouchWiz JB V2 Rom
I have tried ti install int2Ext+ (CronMod Fixed version fro 4.2.2) Still no luck
Also installed Link2Sd but it gave
Unable to create mout script error
I partiotned my sdcard using recovery (CWM 5.0.2.6) (it created Ext3)
Then (Delected the sdext partition using "Mini Partition Tool Wizard" then created new partition for Ext4)
But still no luck Nothing seems to work

adcool2007 said:
I am using TouchWiz JB V2 Rom
I have tried ti install int2Ext+ (CronMod Fixed version fro 4.2.2) Still no luck
Also installed Link2Sd but it gave
Unable to create mout script error
I partiotned my sdcard using recovery (CWM 5.0.2.6) (it created Ext3)
Then (Delected the sdext partition using "Mini Partition Tool Wizard" then created new partition for Ext4)
But still no luck Nothing seems to work
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Hi
І have also had the problem.
I removed the system software of Google voice search, voice dialing, search . (Titanium Backup / un-install all user & system apps)
format ext2 or ext4.
Run Link2sd
Apparently there was no room in the system or chmod / chown

Can you tell which version of kernel you are using?
If you are on 3.x.x version, sorry to tell you that these scripts are not working till today.

rishabhgangwar said:
Can you tell which version of kernel you are using?
If you are on 3.x.x version, sorry to tell you that these scripts are not working till today.
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Hi
Kernel 3.0.8-perf+chocolate [email protected] #1
I have Install [UNOFFICIAL] [ROM] [4.2.2] [29.3.13] Android Open Kang Project (AOKP)|Build #1 - P500
But link2d is not working.
I tried formatting ext2 and ext4, no result was not, error mount script.I knew it or not enough memory or wrong permissions set.
I mentioned that Titanium Backup can delete system apk you need to unmount the partition.
I removed the system software of Google voice search, voice dialing, search . (Titanium Backup / un-install all user & system apps)
Run Link2sd :victory:

I also had problems with link2SD.

piavia said:
Hi
Kernel 3.0.8-perf+chocolate [email protected] #1
I have Install [UNOFFICIAL] [ROM] [4.2.2] [29.3.13] Android Open Kang Project (AOKP)|Build #1 - P500
But link2d is not working.
I tried formatting ext2 and ext4, no result was not, error mount script.I knew it or not enough memory or wrong permissions set.
I mentioned that Titanium Backup can delete system apk you need to unmount the partition.
I removed the system software of Google voice search, voice dialing, search . (Titanium Backup / un-install all user & system apps)
Run Link2sd :victory:
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Thanks a lot man Pavai
u save me ....:victory:

The standard and not-really-necessary idea of doing a factory-reset wipe when flashing is the problem here. I also had that zong my sdext making it read-only and nothing, nothing except re-partitioning the sdcard helped.

not working !
hi ! I have a problem , I've tried to partition sd card with cwm, minitool partition , tried ext 2,ext 3 , ext 4 , flash again ROM , install first link2sd , recreate mount scripts every time i change the method but no matter what i do , it keep telling me that the 2nd partition is not mounted and wont let me recreate mount script . ( Mount script cannot be created ) . If anyone can help me , i'll very much appreciate . Thanks !
LG P500 , CM10.1
Edit : Got it to work with CM7 .

Link 2 sd second partition is removed after installing a new custom ROM , help plz
Hi, Link 2 sd second partition is removed after installing a new custom ROM , (i lost my 2gb) how to fix it ??? how can i get my second partition storage back ? Please help me out

You can open menu on link 2 sd, and in the "more" section, click 2 re-link libraries and re-link files.
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HELPPP
i used link2sd and i deleted something and all of a sudde the network disappeared after restarting when i go to mobile networks it says THIS OPTION DOES NOT SUPPORT CURRENT ROM... help pls asap.. **** i regret it so much
---------- Post added at 11:32 AM ---------- Previous post was at 11:18 AM ----------
I deleted something probably dialer with LINK2SD and now my mobile network doesnt work when i do to the settings it says THIS OPTION DOES NOT SUPPORT CURRENT ROM.. please help asap..

hashdoom said:
Hi,
First of all, thank you a lot for all the development effort that has been put in to bring the AOKP ROM up to this fantastic standard. I have been using the ICS AOKP for quite a while, and just switched over to the JB ROM. It feels a lot faster and smoother, thank you!
I have got a question on Link2SD after flashing this ROM. Apologies beforehand, if this is not the forum to post that. I had used Link2SD while on ICS to move most of the apps to the SD card. Now after flashing JB, Link2SD does not re-mount the SD card secondary partition. I selected all the options mentioned (ext2/3/4/FAT) but it fails to mount with any of those options. So I'm not able to re-link any of my apps. Does anyone know how to fix this and get my apps back?
I also tried the following as per suggestions in some of the threads: 1) mounting it in recovery: not working; gives the message error mounting sd-ext (2) deleting some of the apps like Downloads and Email: still not working even after deleting those two apps.
Any help will be much appreciated. Thanks in advance!
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Hi, you can do one of these things, by adb shell run e2fsck -fpDC0 /dev/block/mmcblk0p2 to your second partition or using gparted run a full check of second partition of your SD card in a computer card reader, after that will work. I have the same problem, but in my case i have to do this procedure EVERY DAY because at next start the read only problem starts over... ANY BETTER SOLUTION APRECIATED !!!

After factory reset, I had a read-only ext4 partition. Had to start over.
Common cause of link2sd not creating its mount scripts is too little room on /system. Try adb shell df | grep system. Need a few meg. If this be the problem, need to trim the ROM.

Can,t understand ... How to Do it In Micromax A27...in custom Rom
tell me how to do it in Micromax A27 in custom Rom Dreamboltxv2

A lot of separate issues here and in various threads:
1. Sd-ext read only after factory reset. I never do that. Had that very thing happen. Save all data from partitions to computer, repartition and copy it back.
2. Not enough room on system to process/form mount script. JB and onward, ROMs need trimming. > 3meg needed, 9meg should be plenty.
3. No room on data. Link2sd can still work and fix that. If sdext can be mounted, that is ... and a launcher can live long enough to get to lin2sd and start it!
4. Other errors creating the mount script. I am now getting "device busy ... maybe ext4 not supported ... try vfat ... etc." Ext4 is supported. I have a copy of the script which I can place myself.
5. Data integrity problems in Kitkat based ROMs. Repeated recreation of dexes on data, using it up (Link2sd's Achilles heel). Sometimes, recreating that script can stop this. If one can get it re-created. Issues 3, 4. Link2sd can get the space back, problem is keeping it.
I have raised the issues with Link2sd authors.

Increase space for apps, the end of " Insufficient Storage Available" in device ...

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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mount partition
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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Installing apps
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?

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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?
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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.

Link2sd and Marshmallow problem

Hi guys
I have a little problem and maybe some of you also have it.
First i own a xt1541 8GB
On Lollipop i use link2sd (payed app) and i'm very happy.
Now on MM i cannot use it cause it cannot make mount point. allready tried with apps2sd but on reboot it wont work again.
Also on MM external sdcard is no longer sdcard1 but something like xxxx-xxxx. Tried create a symlink with name sdcard1 pointing to xxxx-xxxx but on reboot the symlink is erased.
I saw this kind of trick on Huawei honor 4c marshmallow stock rom.
With that symlink link2sd shows me sdcard space available, thing that without it it shows nothing.
Does anyone has a solution for this?

same here
Same here I can't make it to work on marshmallow.
Adaptable storage option build in the system really needs work. It still uses internal storage anyway causing problems when too much apps installed.

Probably a solution
Hey, I had the same problem as you, but I think that I solved this... at last in my phone. I don't know if it will work for you too and I'm not capable of explain details, since I'm new in this world of rooted cellphones, but I'll try my best.
First I tried another similar app called App2sd to check if it was a problem with my phone or with Link2sd only. And that app properly mounted the 2nd partition of my sd card. After that I opened Link2sd and my 2nd partition was mounted there too. But after rebooting the system, Link2sd was not working again, my sd was not mounted. I understood that Link2sd was having a problem in mounting my card at boot. Then I remembered that I read here in another forum (androidforums.com) that Link2sd need that your cellphone has init.d support to work. I donwloaded an app called Universal init.d and tested if my cell has that support, and it has. That app has an option of automatic execute scripts at each boot if you turn it ON, then I did it. Now Link2sd is working 100%. Sorry about the poor explanation, but I hope that it can help someone.

Danylyca said:
Hey, I had the same problem as you, but I think that I solved this... at last in my phone. I don't know if it will work for you too and I'm not capable of explain details, since I'm new in this world of rooted cellphones, but I'll try my best.
First I tried another similar app called App2sd to check if it was a problem with my phone or with Link2sd only. And that app properly mounted the 2nd partition of my sd card. After that I opened Link2sd and my 2nd partition was mounted there too. But after rebooting the system, Link2sd was not working again, my sd was not mounted. I understood that Link2sd was having a problem in mounting my card at boot. Then I remembered that I read here in another forum (androidforums.com) that Link2sd need that your cellphone has init.d support to work. I donwloaded an app called Universal init.d and tested if my cell has that support, and it has. That app has an option of automatic execute scripts at each boot if you turn it ON, then I did it. Now Link2sd is working 100%. Sorry about the poor explanation, but I hope that it can help someone.
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Thanks. I will try again just like you said. I'll post results

tried with apps2sd and after link2sd works. but i keep apps2sd also installed.

Hi,
thanks lloco73.
Recently I have updated My Note4 T-Mobile to custom ROM with Maximum_OvrDriVE_MM_v2.1 (MarshMallow 6.0.1)
and I have use the "Apps2SD PRO All in One Tool v8.0.apk" file to solve All my problem like Link2SD and Folder Mount.
Thanks Again and sorry for NOTE4 Post.

THX!
anielkumar said:
Hi,
thanks lloco73.
Recently I have updated My Note4 T-Mobile to custom ROM with Maximum_OvrDriVE_MM_v2.1 (MarshMallow 6.0.1)
and I have use the "Apps2SD PRO All in One Tool v8.0.apk" file to solve All my problem like Link2SD and Folder Mount.
Thanks Again and sorry for NOTE4 Post.
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thx dude for helping..:good::good::good::good::good::good::good::good::good::good:

anielkumar said:
Hi,
thanks lloco73.
Recently I have updated My Note4 T-Mobile to custom ROM with Maximum_OvrDriVE_MM_v2.1 (MarshMallow 6.0.1)
and I have use the "Apps2SD PRO All in One Tool v8.0.apk" file to solve All my problem like Link2SD and Folder Mount.
Thanks Again and sorry for NOTE4 Post.
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where I find this app? in the Pro version of All-in-one?

faoineag said:
where I find this app? in the Pro version of All-in-one?
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use Apps2SD PRO: All in One Tool - Android Apps on Google Play
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=in.co.pricealert.apps2sd.pro&hl=en
use latest version.
Enjoy

Unfortunately it does not work, the 2 partition cannot be mounted

Link2sd is working with the apps2sd installed and it's partition mount script..
Where is the dev of link2sd?
I've paid to have it working and it isn't.

lloco73 said:
Hi guys
I have a little problem and maybe some of you also have it.
First i own a xt1541 8GB
On Lollipop i use link2sd (payed app) and i'm very happy.
Now on MM i cannot use it cause it cannot make mount point. allready tried with apps2sd but on reboot it wont work again.
Also on MM external sdcard is no longer sdcard1 but something like xxxx-xxxx. Tried create a symlink with name sdcard1 pointing to xxxx-xxxx but on reboot the symlink is erased.
I saw this kind of trick on Huawei honor 4c marshmallow stock rom.
With that symlink link2sd shows me sdcard space available, thing that without it it shows nothing.
Does anyone has a solution for this?
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"Also on MM external sdcard is no longer sdcard1 but something like xxxx-xxxx. Tried create a symlink with name sdcard1 pointing to xxxx-xxxx but on reboot the symlink is erased."
Has anyone come up with a fix for this annoying problem of sdcard1 getting renamed in mm roms? I notice that not all mm roms do this like Temasek's.