There's one thing I hate about living in Germany. It's that we never get the high storage capacity models of most Smartphone models. We always get the base models with 16 or 32 Gigabytes of internal storage. But the ads and people working at the big stores will tell you "Well, you can put a microSD card in it". Screw you, you idiot! We both know it won't help me! I need high storage because games have become huge and WhatsApp folders are at least 2 - 3 Gigabytes since the introduction of animated GIFs. We also know that Google's adoptable storage is A) complete BS B) it's disabled on almost all Samsung devices and C) even if you enable it, it doesn't work the way it's supposed to on Samsung devices. More on that some other time. We also know that moving apps to external storage doesn't do crap because it only moves 50 or 60 Megabytes which is completely useless if you ask me. So, here's my guide.
This should work on any ROM, be it AOSP or TW and Android version higher than 5.0.
Tested working on:
Samsung Galaxy S3 running LineageOS 14.2 (Android 7.1.2)
Samsung Galaxy S4 running deodexed Android 5.0.2
Samsung Galaxy S7 (Edge) running stock Android.
Samsung Galaxy S7 (Edge) running SuperMan ROM 2.7.x with SuperStock Kernel 2.10.x.
What you're going to need:
MAKE A F*#?!85 BACKUP OF ANYTHING YOU'RE GOING TO TOUCH!
- Root isn't necessary but advised.
- TWRP.
- Official Xposed Framework.
- XinternalSD.
- If your on a stock ROM or you know the ROM you're running doesn't have an SD card fix (RW for external storage) implemented, we're also gonna need Marshmallow SD fix. Don't get confused by the name. It works on Lollipop and Nougat, too.
- Alternatively you can use SDFix: KitKat Writable MicroSD by NextApp, inc. (FX File Explorer). This also works on Marshmallow but I haven't tested it on Nougat.
- Don't forget to enable XinternalSD and Marshmallow SD fix, if you chose to use it in Xposed Installers Modules menu!
After you've successfully installed all the steps above do the following:
- Open a File Explorer of your choice and move the WhatsApp folder to you external Storage.
- Open XinternalSD and tap on "Enable for apps".
- In this list you're going to want to check the box for WhatsApp.
- Reboot (Not sure if necessary. Just for good measure) and you're done.
- Test to see if new media is stored on external storage.
To store downloaded files from Chrome directly on external storage do the following:
- Open XinternalSD and tap on "Enable for apps".
- In this list, check the box for "Chrome".
- Reboot for good measure and you should be done.
This method works for almost any app, but to quote @MBariya
But supports only in that apps which has location modification option only in internal sd...
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To be fair, his statement is from 2014. A lot of things changed since then. Maybe it's obsolete. I don't know, I'm not an engineer.
I reply here because I spent a lot of time searching through very old posts and trying outdated methods. I didn't know that actually today there is a very easy solution to move whatsapp media folder to SD card. It perfectly worked on my Samsung Galaxy A3 A320FL with Oreo:
1) Root (I used twrp + magisk method)
2) Download "App2SD" (the original by Vicky Bonick; it's free) and follow instructions on how to create partitions
3) Use "folder mount (app analyzer)" feature, which apparently was not considered in the old posts in this forum, so I suppose it was recently added to App2SD.
It's like folder mount, but it's pre-set for some common apps, including Whatsapp. With this feature, you can successfully move Whatsapp media folder to SD, in one clic.
In my case everything worked fine. When I reboot I have to re-mount folder, but it takes one second (just open Apps2SD, tap Folder Mount, slide "whatsapp other").
Hi everyone. So I have this ZTE 3001S and I want to root it but it turns out to be unrootable. I want to root it because it has a lot of bloatware garbage that is consuming the storage and so I read that by rooting it, I'll be able to remove all of the unwanted stuff on it that came with it. Its also a QLink Wireless phone. So far, I have unlocked the developer options and checked the debugging options and the OEM option and the unlock the bootloader option. This phone has 8 GB of internal storage and about 1 GB of RAM. So far it is using 7.31 GB of storage and 774 MB of memory used. All of the bloatware is taking up almost all of it. Its starting to not function right because of this stuff. It can't even update itself because of the lack of space within it. Can anyone help me out? Thanks.
Here are the specs:
Android version 7.1.1
Kernel version: 3.10.49-ge7df4aa
Build number: Z3001SV1.0.0810
Hardware version: Z3001SHW1.0
Baseband version:Z3001S01
Model number:Z3001S
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cosmocidist said:
Hi everyone. So I have this ZTE 3001S and I want to root it but it turns out to be unrootable. I want to root it because it has a lot of bloatware garbage that is consuming the storage and so I read that by rooting it, I'll be able to remove all of the unwanted stuff on it that came with it. Its also a QLink Wireless phone. So far, I have unlocked the developer options and checked the debugging options and the OEM option and the unlock the bootloader option. This phone has 8 GB of internal storage and about 1 GB of RAM. So far it is using 7.31 GB of storage and 774 MB of memory used. All of the bloatware is taking up almost all of it. Its starting to not function right because of this stuff. It can't even update itself because of the lack of space within it. Can anyone help me out? Thanks.
Here are the specs:
Android version 7.1.1
Kernel version: 3.10.49-ge7df4aa
Build number: Z3001SV1.0.0810
Hardware version: Z3001SHW1.0
Baseband version:Z3001S01
Model number:Z3001S
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What have you tried? Almost ALL ZTE phone bootloaders can be unlocked. That is as simple as USB driver & cmd screen "fastboot" commands. If root access to remove pre-installed apps is all you need, have you tries Framaroot, Kingroot, kingoroot, etc...? One-click-root options?
zach
ps NO TWRP has been configured for this model ZTE as of yet....
hello everyone, yesterday I wanted to flash my smartphone and unfortunately I forgot to backup. I deleted the whole operating system and I can't find the stock firmware anywhere ... is there anyone who knows where to get the matching firmware? I was looking everywhere and I did not find one that I could install.
specification:
MT6580WP
8xARM Cortex A7
1GB Ram
kernel 3.10.72
Bulid: I700v60_lcd_I503_zx_20190827
Android: 9.1 (but I don't believe it)
Hi, I have got the same phone its android 5.1 with 1 gb ram and 16gb storage.
It however reports android 9.1 with 6gb ram and 128gb hdd.
So playstore tries to install android 9.1 app into phone and crashes. A truly useless phone.
Unfortunately I did the same mistake as you and now I cannot find a rom for it.
Luckily I payed 20f for it so no big loss. Lesson learned.
Being said that I will keep an eye out and will post it if I find one.
Bought this huawei tablet for my son I no its a pretty old tablet now but its still brand never been used really as you can't do much on it . I wanted to see if any one can help me root it so I can extend ram by using storage space . Its running 4.4.4 . Are is there any custom roms out there I can use could soon one please help with this thanks
Extending Android's internal storage memory by using an external SD-card is only possible on devices with Android 5 and higher and only if this feature is implemented in Android OS, too. Take note you never can extend tablet's RAM, unless you create a SWAP memory what requires device's Android is got rooted.
Hence you would have to find and flash a Custom ROM based on Android 5 and higher what at 100% is suitable to this tablet, what additionally requires you have to find and flash a Custom Recovery - what also is at 100% suitable to this tablet - before.
jwoegerbauer said:
Extending Android's internal storage memory by using an external SD-card is only possible on devices with Android 5 and higher and only if this feature is implemented in Android OS, too. Take note you never can extend tablet's RAM, unless you create a SWAP memory what requires device's Android is got rooted.
Hence you would have to find and flash a Custom ROM based on Android 5 and higher what at 100% is suitable to this tablet, what additionally requires you have to find and flash a Custom Recovery - what also is at 100% suitable to this tablet - before.
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Could you point me in the right direction for the custom rom . And custom recovery please . As this tablet is no good for nothing with 4.4.4 on thanks
Hi
My first time here.
I've seen there is a forum specifically for this buy I'm not sure if my question should go there or here.
Samsung Galaxy J5 (2015) ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries
I have a Samsung J500FN with Android 6.0.1 and I'm looking for a custom ROM that can make it last a bit longer. Here are my requirements.
I don't want to root it as that will probably not allow me to use my banking app.
I need a ROM that does not have, or allows me to remove, all the bloat that comes from factory: word, excel, weather, powerpoint, chrome, facebook, samsung's internet, etc.
I've seen that some of the available ROMs come with Android 8, 9 and even 10 but I suspect these OSs take up a lot more space. If that is so I don't want them as my mobile only has 8 GB and I don't want to have to spend my days deleting cache, memory and apps.
Any suggestions?
Thanks in advance, Eduardo
Eduardo de Juan said:
Hi
My first time here.
I've seen there is a forum specifically for this buy I'm not sure if my question should go there or here.
Samsung Galaxy J5 (2015) ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries
I have a Samsung J500FN with Android 6.0.1 and I'm looking for a custom ROM that can make it last a bit longer. Here are my requirements.
I don't want to root it as that will probably not allow me to use my banking app.
I need a ROM that does not have, or allows me to remove, all the bloat that comes from factory: word, excel, weather, powerpoint, chrome, facebook, samsung's internet, etc.
I've seen that some of the available ROMs come with Android 8, 9 and even 10 but I suspect these OSs take up a lot more space. If that is so I don't want them as my mobile only has 8 GB and I don't want to have to spend my days deleting cache, memory and apps.
Any suggestions?
Thanks in advance, Eduardo
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chill bro,
1) for banking app like sbi uno and other use magisk. its open source and works well to hide root.
2) android 7 would be great for you because samsung switched to art in it and is a lot faster smooth and consume less space and is supported by most apps.
3) i know the pain of having 8gb rom so, try to use opera mini instated of chrome and try to optimise system by removing unnecessary software using root+magisk.
4) android 9 is also good. just flash try and see if its what you need.
thanks hit like if i helped.
@Eduardo de Juan
IMHO LineageOS is the right choice for you.
How To Install Lineage OS 17.1 for Samsung Galaxy J (Android 10 Q)
Now you can install Lineage OS 17.1 on Samsung Galaxy J which is stable enough to use as a daily driver. Finally, Android 10 Q is official
www.getdroidtips.com
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chill bro,
1) for banking app like sbi uno and other use magisk. its open source and works well to hide root.
2) android 7 would be great for you because samsung switched to art in it and is a lot faster smooth and consume less space and is supported by most apps.
3) i know the pain of having 8gb rom so, try to use opera mini instated of chrome and try to optimise system by removing unnecessary software using root+magisk.
4) android 9 is also good. just flash try and see if its what you need.
thanks hit like if i helped.
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I would like to try Android 7 if it's lighter then Android 6 but I prefer not to have root.
I've been reading that ING app doesn't work with magisk so I prefer not to struggle there.
Why doesn't my phone automatically update to Android 7, doesn't Samsung provide for this?
Where can I download a Android 7 ROM ?
BR, E
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@Eduardo de Juan
IMHO LineageOS is the right choice for you.
How To Install Lineage OS 17.1 for Samsung Galaxy J (Android 10 Q)
Now you can install Lineage OS 17.1 on Samsung Galaxy J which is stable enough to use as a daily driver. Finally, Android 10 Q is official
www.getdroidtips.com
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Do you think that even if it's Android 10 it will be lighter than my present Android 6?
As I mentioned I don't want to root. I see that the link you included has a GAPPs installation so I guess the Lineage ROM comes without those.
I use OpenSuse linux so I would like to install from there, any problems?
Otherwise can I do it from a Windows 7 virtual machine?
BR
It really doesn't matter whether it's Android 10 or Android 6 or whatever version what is running. As with any Android for each app a predefined heap size ( the maximum amount of RAM the app can allocate ) exists which is passed through configuration properties inside Android's build.prop file. Usually, heap size is relative to the RAM size of the Android device. So, an Android device with 1 GB of RAM will normally have a heap size of 128 MB and a device with 2+ GB RAM a heap size of 256 MB.
Assuming Android OS itself is eating 500 MB RAM to properly run, then on your phone can - at maximum - run up to 30 apps using 256 MB ( large-heap-size ) simultaneously.
jwoegerbauer said:
It really doesn't matter whether it's Android 10 or Android 6 or whatever version what is running. As with any Android for each app a predefined heap size ( the maximum amount of RAM the app can allocate ) exists which is passed through configuration properties inside Android's build.prop file. Usually, heap size is relative to the RAM size of the Android device. So, an Android device with 1 GB of RAM will normally have a heap size of 128 MB and a device with 2+ GB RAM a heap size of 256 MB.
Assuming Android OS itself is eating 500 MB RAM to properly run, then on your phone can - at maximum - run up to 30 apps using 256 MB ( large-heap-size ) simultaneously.
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Thanks for your reply.
What I meant by lighter refers to the scarce 8 Gb on my device, not the RAM. With only 8 Gb there is a very low limit to the amount of apps I can install. Maybe with Lineage there is more of those 8 Gb free.
And that takes me to the Gapps packages. When reading the link for Gapps it offers various packages and I'm a bit lost as to which I should download.
Open Gapps for LineageOS 17.1 GSI build: Download
Open Gapps for Android 10
ARM: Download Open Gapps 10 ARM Zip
ARM64: Download Open Gapps 10 ARM64 Zip
BiTGApps for Android 10 Custom ROM | Link
GApps for LineageOS 17 | Link
BR
I've downloaded the Lineage ROM file and have a doubt about the name of the file and whether it's valid for my model. The name of the file is
lineage-17.1-20201213-UNOFFICIAL-js01lte.zip
What worries me is the "...js01lte" part.
My mobile is SM-J500FN, also "j5nlte"
BR
ok, I think I'm almost ready to flash my first ever custom rom.
I've been reading to understand what I'm getting into.
One doubt. It seems that TWRP is capable of installing the custom rom without me telling it what partition it should be flashed to.
My question, if I want to flash a Samsung stock ROM can I also use TWRP or must I use Odin or Heimdall and flash it to the appropriate partition?
BR, Eduardo
Before I proceed
Installation instructions state "Then, select the System, Vendor, Data, and the Cache partition and perform a right swipe to format the selected partitions."
My device doesn't show the vendor partition.
Is it ok to proceed ?
Eduardo de Juan said:
Before I proceed
Installation instructions state "Then, select the System, Vendor, Data, and the Cache partition and perform a right swipe to format the selected partitions."
My device doesn't show the vendor partition.
Is it ok to proceed ?
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Still insstalling? I think lineageOS is not the right solution for you. I got the same phone and made it work by disabling bloatware.
Hi Kurtin
from what I've learnt until now disabling bloatware doesn't free up any space, it just doesn't show but it's still there.
You need to see the partitions separately. The stock version of each app is stored in system partition. That is no problem. You can't use free space in system partition.
Our problem is data partition. Each enabled app will try to store it's data and updates in data partition. That makes the device unusable.
I think I understand what you mean and therefore installing a different ROM won't help unless it changes the partition setup.
Thanks for your support.
Eduardo de Juan said:
I think I understand what you mean and therefore installing a different ROM won't help unless it changes the partition setup.
Thanks for your support.
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Installing a different ROM will help. Custom ROMs usually have less bloatware that occupies data partition for updates.
Same effect as disabling apps in stock ROM.
Hi
our exchange started when you stated "I think lineageOS is not the right solution for you. I got the same phone and made it work by disabling bloatware."
Can you propose a better custom ROM that addresses our needs or didn't you explore that track?
Eduardo de Juan said:
Hi
our exchange started when you stated "I think lineageOS is not the right solution for you. I got the same phone and made it work by disabling bloatware."
Can you propose a better custom ROM that addresses our needs or didn't you explore that track?
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LineageOS 17.1 should be OK.