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[TUT] Lending space for games data (Installing App Data on extSdCard) – [requires roo

N.B. Try this at your own risk. No one will be responsible with anything right or wrong you do.
Everyone is searching for a way to install apps on External micro SD Card, but as of Android 4.1.2 of the Galaxy Core, this option is unavailable.
Apps like AppMgr III, ext2sd, etc nothing works.
But here, I’m gonna show you a way to do this easily. But this method needs your phone to be rooted.
Search the forum to find Farmaroot to root your phone.
This method will make your phone thinks that its using the sdcard0,
but there will be a fake door which will led all app data to be on extSdCard.​
Required Apps:
Lucky Patcher​
Steps:
Download and install Lucky Patcher 3.9.3 (developers' website)
(optional) (do this if you want to move your existing app data and obb too) Copy/move the existing “sdcard0/Android/” folder to “extSdCard/Android/”.
If you don’t copy/move your existing apps might not work.
I recommend to move as existing apps will take up some extra card space.
Create a folder named “Android” on extSdCard if you skipped 2, or the folder is missing.
Open Lucky Patcher and click on the “Toolbox” button on the bottom.
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Touch the “Directory Binder” option.
Select “Add new directory bind”.
On the first typer, browse to the “Android” folder on extSdCard; and on the second typer, browse to the “Android” folder on sdcard0.
Confirm with “Bind Directory”.
Now, all your existing apps’ data will be on extSdCard. And in future any apps which will be installed, will be installed on extSdCard too.
P.S.: You need internal storage space to install the APKs. This method will only give access to the app data to be on the extSdCard.
Thanks to ChelpuS for his amazing app.​

im just use directory bind, its simple.
or use GL to SD

NieeLz said:
im just use directory bind, its simple.
or use GL to SD
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I use folder mount.

What I love about this tut, is that, whenever you install apps, it automatically mount the apps from extsdcard.
Unlike foldermount or apps2sd, everytime you install new apps, you need to manually mount them.
Thanks qstar.inc :good:
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icesilver18 said:
What I love about this tut, is that, whenever you install apps, it automatically mount the apps from extsdcard.
Unlike foldermount or apps2sd, everytime you install new apps, you need to manually mount them.
Thanks qstar.inc :good:
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though you need to be careful while starting the phone for the first time, open apps before patching done might replace all your data!

qstar.inc said:
though you need to be careful while starting the phone for the first time, open apps before patching done might replace all your data!
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Damn, I lost all my installed apps and saves, then I have this "safe mode" in my left lower screen. http://www.svetandroida.cz/media/2013/05/safe-mode.gif
I guess I will go back and use my internal SD card.

icesilver18 said:
Damn, I lost all my installed apps and saves, then I have this "safe mode" in my left lower screen. http://www.svetandroida.cz/media/2013/05/safe-mode.gif
I guess I will go back and use my internal SD card.
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never happened with me! What have you done actually?

qstar.inc said:
never happened with me! What have you done actually?
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I think I messed up the settings of Lucky Patcher.
But its ok, I have all my apps backed up with TB.
Maybe I'll try folder mount instead.

icesilver18 said:
I think I messed up the settings of Lucky Patcher.
But its ok, I have all my apps backed up with TB.
Maybe I'll try folder mount instead.
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If you want, you can try again and see the problem and let me know! Maybe I can update the TUT according to your results!

[Q] Cant delete files from SD card (jellybean)

I'm cleaning up my phone, PHOTOS only shows photos stored on the phone, it doesn't include photos on the SD card.
So I downloaded the SD card photos via Airdroid FILES and now want to delete them
If I right click on EXTERNAL SD CARD, I'm given the delete option, but if I dive into any subdirectories, all delete options are greyed out whether it's right click on directory or file, or select and click the trash can.
Any ideas? This is a Note 3 running Android 4.3

robroth said:
I'm cleaning up my phone, PHOTOS only shows photos stored on the phone, it doesn't include photos on the SD card.
So I downloaded the SD card photos via Airdroid FILES and now want to delete them
If I right click on EXTERNAL SD CARD, I'm given the delete option, but if I dive into any subdirectories, all delete options are greyed out whether it's right click on directory or file, or select and click the trash can.
Any ideas? This is a Note 3 running Android 4.3
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Would you please attach a screenshot here? Generally, if you right click on EXTERNAL SD CARD, there's no delete option.

Here you go
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And here you can see no delete option

Has nobody run into this before? I posted the screenshots that were requested. Was kind of expecting a response.

robroth said:
Has nobody run into this before? I posted the screenshots that were requested. Was kind of expecting a response.
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If AirDroid doesn't have the permission to delete files on your external sd card, the delete option will be greyed out. Or would you please give it a try on the phone: AirDroid--->Tools--->Files. Try deleting one photo there just to check if AirDroid has the permission. Thank you in advance

I think you're on to something. Using AirDroid on the phone itself, I attempted to delete a file from the SD card. The delete option was there, it said the delete was successful, but nothing was actually deleted.
What might prevent this from working?

robroth said:
I think you're on to something. Using AirDroid on the phone itself, I attempted to delete a file from the SD card. The delete option was there, it said the delete was successful, but nothing was actually deleted.
What might prevent this from working?
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AirDroid does not have the permission to delete files on your SD card

right, we determined that. my question was WHY would it not have permissions? What should I be looking at to fix that problem?

anyone knows how to fix it ?
cant set the external SD path

Real full backup of S7 possible?

Hi, is it possible to make a real full backup of the S7?
I'm thinking of a way which apple offers:
I backup my iPhone, buy a new one and after restoring EVERYTHING is like on the old phone.

yes, use smart switch

HTCMDA said:
yes, use smart switch
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I posted this earlier (https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s7/help/backup-restore-to-t3566665/post71267845#post71267845)
Would Smart Switch help me back and restore everything from a cracked S7 to my replacement S7??

No smart switch doesn't backup app data.

Only a Nandroid backup using TWRP custom recovery can do a true full backup

It backup my app data

So there is no such option? I am also interested but without titanium?

Only way to do a FULL backup is a nandroid backup. If you have TWRP installed do it through that.

GbizzleMcGrizzle said:
It backup my app data
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The last few days I used smart switch a few times, also made encrypted backups and it does not backup app data!
It only backs up launcher setups and some settings.
When talking about app data we don't mean SMS and contacts....
Sent from my Samsung Galaxy S7 using XDA Labs

Have you tried ADB backups?
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-nexus/general/guide-phone-backup-unlock-root-t1420351

CurtisMJ said:
Have you tried ADB backups?
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-nexus/general/guide-phone-backup-unlock-root-t1420351
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It seem that ADB failed since I am on Nougat..
Before wiht Android 6.01 My full backup was nearly 500 Mb after 75 Mb...

PalmCentro said:
The last few days I used smart switch a few times, also made encrypted backups and it does not backup app data!
It only backs up launcher setups and some settings.
When talking about app data we don't mean SMS and contacts....
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I know that. And I'm saying it backs up everything for me app data too

GbizzleMcGrizzle said:
I know that. And I'm saying it backs up everything for me app data too
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Hmmm, what's your trick? Because that will be HUGE news for the android community

PalmCentro said:
Hmmm, what's your trick? Because that will be HUGE news for the android community
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I'll double check when I'm at my computer but I think I have to start then stop then I can choose what to backup and can choose apps.
BTW I'm using a Mac. I probably should've mentioned that sooner

GbizzleMcGrizzle said:
I'll double check when I'm at my computer but I think I have to start then stop then I can choose what to backup and can choose apps.
BTW I'm using a Mac. I probably should've mentioned that sooner
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Just to make sure, It backs up for you the app itself... AND the data (Meaning if you are by level 4 on candy crush, it will come back on the new phone) ?
Edit: There's no such a option on Windows....
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PalmCentro said:
Just to make sure, It backs up for you the app itself... AND the data (Meaning if you are by level 4 on candy crush, it will come back on the new phone) ?
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Yes, the last time I used it to backup it backed up everything even the app data

Re: backup and transfer data
If you mean that transfer data from Android to Android, then you can try the FORecovery Phone transfer, which can help you backup and restore all of your data between different Android devices, including app data. BTW, you need to boot your phone before transfer. However, if you want to transfer the data from iPhone to Android, I afraid that you can only transfer the basic data except for app data.

Swift Backup - best app to backup apps, sms, call logs on android.

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Swift Backup can backup your important data in minutes! Its quick, efficient and boasts an elegant design for a refreshing backup experience.
- Google Play.

I tried for Call backups and it works great....... Now thinking to make my apps backup too.

I am using this backup app since long time and it is really a very good reliable app.

Hi... can anyone tell me how to restore if i have backup from Poco F3 and want to restore on K30 Pro Zoom ?
and the devices already rooted.
Because last time, i cant restore even already copy the backup folder to new device.,.. Swift backup app cannot found my backup. (offcourse with same google account)

On LineageOS 18.1 with Magisk I'm not able to backup and restore any App data
The Backup process says "Complete", but when I look at the SwiftLogger I see the following error
ApkReader: Output for file /storage/emulated/0/SwiftbBackup/... [ERROR: dump failed because assets could not be loaded]
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That is probably the reason why it won't restore.
Any idea what to do or where to look?
Ps: I'm just using the local version for now.

Hi everybody,
I switched to Swift Backup from Titanium Backup, and I got lost in the labyrinth of Swift's interface. I took a backup of all my apps, then a nandroid backup with TWRP and then I switched to a different rom.
In this operation, I forgot to back up Swift's password (I wish it could be disabled), so now I'm wondering: is there a way to recover the password for Swift from the nandroid backup? Can it be found in /data/data for example?

How do I change the backup location on this Swift app ?
How do I pick a specific folder ?

LucasBS1 said:
How do I change the backup location on this Swift app ?
How do I pick a specific folder ?
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Anyone ?

LucasBS1 said:
Anyone ?
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If you don't know the answer, read the FAQ.
Can I use a custom folder location for my backups on the device or in cloud?

kubalav said:
If you don't know the answer, read the FAQ.
Can I use a custom folder location for my backups on the device or in cloud?
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Oh... There is a FAQ
Wasn't even finding an official forum
Thanks
A terrible directive for an advanced app. They certainly won't see my money

I'm on the Pixel 7 Pro and finally had the occasion of needing to restore my wallpaper; and it confirmed what I had feared when initially looking at it from the app -- while it was the correct picture/image, it ended up being off-center and zoomed without being able to correct it.
Anyone else having this issue? Know of a workaround or explanation?

simplepinoi177 said:
while it was the correct picture/image, it ended up being off-center and zoomed without being able to correct it.
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The explanation is simple: backup apps are unreliable. They only have different limitations. Swift is no exception, as I'm finding many.
This is how you may investigate:
[Root]/data/system/users/0/wallpaper_info.xml
This file carries the wallpaper settings.
I would compare this file before and after customizing the wallpaper to memorize the differences.
Then I would back it up and immediately restore it using Swift
If there is a difference between before and after the backup, you found the cause.
Since I grew tired of relying on these backup apps, I make manual copies of these files you will see around these folders, the folders beying /data/system/, and /data/system/users/0

LucasBS1 said:
A terrible directive for an advanced app. They certainly won't see my money
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Besides the inability to specify the backup dir, I found another problem: Swift encrypts everything.
On titanium, one can extract the app and the data from the ZIPs. Here, I can't.
Moreover, by using apps like Solid Explorer I can make a copy of other apps, with it's clear name, icon, and ready to install (and on a more organized manner).
The only advantage over Titanium is the backup of permissions, but being that the only one, I'd remove the "best app to backup" from the title of this thread.

So I accidently deleted some video's and pictures from my gallery?

I've been trying tons of app and software on my pc? I cant seem to find them ? it happened few days ago should be still recoverable right ?? No I normally wouldn't delete anything unless I knew for sure it was backed up too cloud but some reason It wasn't connected or syncing files ugh Its work related idk what to do Please help me TY

Please anyone ??

Not sure how it is on your phone, in the gallery app on my phone, there is a 'Recently deleted' folder. From here, we can recover photos that were accidentally deleted within 30 days. I will upload a screenshot about this later.

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Ty for reply, and I have the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra. And I emptied the recycling on accident because bi thought the files where uploaded to cloud like they usually are but for some reason my syncing got turned off somehow? So the files are completely gone I tried tons apps but allot of them won't go very deep scanning unless I'm rooted

Bump

So nothing can be done ? Im screwed

brianadam78 said:
I've been trying tons of app and software on my pc? I cant seem to find them ? it happened few days ago should be still recoverable right ?? No I normally wouldn't delete anything unless I knew for sure it was backed up too cloud but some reason It wasn't connected or syncing files ugh Its work related idk what to do Please help me TY
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If you're talking about the mobile phone the best solution would be to root your phone and use DiskDigger.

dedq said:
If you're talking about the mobile phone the best solution would be to root your phone and use DiskDigger.
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K well I was hoping I didn't have to root it, I won't be able to get OTA updates and use certain apps

brianadam78 said:
K well I was hoping I didn't have to root it, I won't be able to get OTA updates and use certain apps
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I don't think you will be able to do anything if you don't root your phone.
I will try finding a way to hide the root for the sake of keeping the OTA.

dedq said:
I don't think you will be able to do anything if you don't root your phone.
I will try finding a way to hide the root for the sake of keeping the OTA.
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Hmm how would I hide root ? And what about the apps that won't work while rooted ?

brianadam78 said:
Hmm how would I hide root ? And what about the apps that won't work while rooted ?
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I suggest you search something about it on this forum because I haven't been hiding root for a very long time now. I think Magisk can help with that.

When files are wiped / deleted, the corresponding entry in the MFT ( the Master File Table is where a file's name and the chain of allocation units assigned to the file are stored ) is marked as re-useable, though the wiped / deleted files may still be physically present if the freed space has not been overwritten in the meantime.
IMO a forensic software is needed to extract physical content of the wiped / deleted files, will say to do a bitwise copy of this freed storage space Android's dd command typically is used what requires relevant Android's directories are mounted as RW what requires Android is rooted before.
Rooting Android is nothing else than to add su binary to Android's filesystem, preferredably to /data/local/tmp directory, what can get achieved via ADB.