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Huge Problem With Cyanogen Auto Apps2sd

So I partitioned my sd card so i would be able to automatically have apps to sd like the faqs of the cyanogen mods said, but now that i have done the process and partition my sd card 500mb ext, 34mb linux swap, not only has it not worked and the apps are still taking up memory on my phone, it is not noticing the secondary partition in the settings and when i reboot my phone, after the g1 screen and android screen, my phone just goes blank. does anyone have any input? ive wiped and reflashed the rom, now im just clueless. and if it matters, i used Paragon Partition Manager to partition my sd card.

You could re-partition it by using the console in recovery mode.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=533731
Look at the 2nd code box and follow it. This is how I did it my first time.
It is really easy.

yea the only thing is it is either saying not found, or error could not stat device dev/block/mmcblk0 no such file or directory. so im stuck i cant even format my card and get back to 8 gigs its sayin 6.06 gigs. ionno im stuck.

Can't you use your partition manager to delete the partitions you made? Then just make 1 partition: fat32, then use the code on the link.
I use paragon Partition mgr. and that is an option to use.

If you partion your card after flashing your rom, then you must reflash your rom for changes to take effect. You have to do that so the system can change the way it runs

Oops sorry, I just reread your first post and saw that I missed that you did reflash. Try going into your recovery console and type ums_enable to mount your card and than try downloading gparted and try to reformat that way, when you are done type ums_disable to unmount. Have you tried taking your sd out when you try to boot up just to see if you can get past, it is possible that your sd corrupted

its ok thank you both, i used the recovery erase all partitions and im gonna read the second box and partition threw the console instead of on the manager.

I just had the same thing happen to me earlier today. I have the 404 Cyanogen MOD and now my SD card is stuck. I can't figure out how to get rid of that partition. All of the directions are not step by step. And this rookie is stressed out. Please let me know where or which directions you used to format your SD.

surfereddie said:
I just had the same thing happen to me earlier today. I have the 404 Cyanogen MOD and now my SD card is stuck. I can't figure out how to get rid of that partition. All of the directions are not step by step. And this rookie is stressed out. Please let me know where or which directions you used to format your SD.
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To get it back to just a fat32 partition.... THIS WILL WIPE ALL DATA ON YOUR SDCARD!!!! MAKE A BACKUP OF FAT32 also this will only work with 1.3.1 and up cyanogen recovery image
boot into recovery and go to the recovery console and type
parted /dev/block/mmcblk0
rm 1
rm 2
rm 3 (if you have a linux-swap partition)
print (after the 4th or 5th line there is a number after a line that reads disk size or something and that will be the end value for the next command. Sorry on my g1 now)
mkpartfs primary fat32 0 xxxx(substitue with number above)
quit
reboot recovery
Then reflash your rom. That will clear all partitions of your sdcard and leave you with one whole partition that is fat32.

[Q] Switching SD Cards NO Apps2SD

Hi, I have a G1 rooted with the SuperD 1.9.3 Rom, I never partitioned my SD card or anything like that. I want to upgrade my SD Card and partition it to get Apps2SD and keep the same Rom. I am not sure what steps to take...

lmt125 said:
Hi, I have a G1 rooted with the SuperD 1.9.3 Rom, I never partitioned my SD card or anything like that. I want to upgrade my SD Card and partition it to get Apps2SD and keep the same Rom. I am not sure what steps to take...
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Which recovery do you have? If you don't yet, make sure to upgrade to Amon_Ra latest. Once you have that, reboot into recovery, select partition card and follow directions on screen. This will wipe your card completely so backup anything you want to save. It will not affect your rom in any way. You may have to move your existing apps manually, not sure.

How do i know what recovery i have? Do I partition my current sd card or the new one?
So I do not need to reflash the Super D?

lmt125 said:
How do i know what recovery i have? Do I partition my current sd card or the new one?
So I do not need to reflash the Super D?
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You would boot into recovery and look to see which one you have, it will say it right on top. You will partition your new card. Absolutely no need to reflash your rom, it will recognize your ext partition and install all future apps in it automatically. As I said, I'm not sure about existing apps, you may need to move them manually.

It says Android Sysem Recovery Utility Build: JFv1.42 There is nothing that says Partition SD or anything like that... Now my rom is on my current sd card if I don't flash it to the new one my phone still knows what rom I have? Sorry about all the questions thanks for your help =)
I was thinking of doing this to install Amon RA's recovery img
I got it from another forum in here....
Copy recovery-RA-dream-v1.7.0.img to the root of your sdcard
Boot into your current custom recovery (boot while holding HOME)
select console from the menu
#mount -a (this can give back an error if you don't have an ext partition, don't worry about it and just proceed)
#flash_image recovery /sdcard/recovery-RA-dream-v1.7.0.img

JF's recovery does not have that option because it's really, really, really old. We did not even have apps to sd back then.
Flash RA's recovery (directions seem right, I assume you got them out of RA's thread), you'll see the difference: many more options, etc
Good luck.

Ok, so I am going to do the following steps....
1. Flash Amon Ra's recovery image
2. Reboot phone
3. Get into recovery again
4. Back up my sd card on the computer, remove sd card from phone
5. Insert new sd card, partition sd card
6. Transfer files from old sd card including update.zip which is the rom
7. Reboot phone
Let me know if I'm missing something thanks for all your help!
I'm going to do this over the weekend...

Ok, so I got the new Amon RA recovery image but haven't done anything else...lol. So can you tell me if those steps are right? And why don't I need to flash the rom again...I currently have it on my sd card...I'm a bit confused

1. Reboot to recovery. Partition your card (I suggest 512mb for ext partition, rest is fat, follow instructions within recovery).
2. Upgrade ext to ext3.
3. Reboot (your phone will move your existing apps onto sd.) It may take a while to fully boot, just give it 10 min or so.
4. In terminal emulator type
Code:
su
fix_permissions
5. Reboot again.
5. Transfer whatever you had on your old sdcard (music, pics, etc) onto your new card.
As far as flashing the rom again.... why? Your OP says you want to keep your existing rom.
To check if your apps were moved:
In terminal:
Code:
su
ls /system/sd/app
ls /system/sd/app-private
ls /system/sd/dalvik-cache
Should give you print-out of what you have on ext partition of your sdcard (or you can use root explorer or whatever other file manager, I'm a bit old shool so I prefer terminal or adb)

5. Reboot again.
5. Transfer whatever you had on your old sdcard (music, pics, etc) onto your new card.
Okay in step 5. Reboot again do I just type in the terminal emulator reboot or reboot recovery?
Also when you say "transfer whatever you had on your old card..." Do I also transfer the file that says update.zip?
Sorry for all the questions, I should be getting my new sd card today and will try it out tonight.
Thank you.

You just type reboot.
It is up to you what you want to transfer onto your new card. I assume that update.zip is your current rom. If so, it's nice to have just in case but it will not make any difference in how the phone works. It's just an install file that you use once (unless, of course something goes terribly wrong and we all have been there ) but it's nice to have all tools needed on your card so you can quickly recover from any problems.)
BTW, with your new shiny recovery (RA1.7), you don't have to rename your files to update.zip. You can name them whatever you want (i.e Super-D1.9.3.zip, Recovery.zip) and, if you decide to reflash something, at least you will know what it is. Your new recovery will let you choose which file to flash so you can have more then one .zip file on your card if you want.

Ok so I still haven't gotten my new card! It should be here next week...Anyways I tried using switchrom to store my current just in case but I get this error Can't mount /dev/block/mmcblk0p1 (or /dev/block/mmcblk0) (No such file or directory)
Any clues why I'm getting this do I need to have my phone connected by USB or something to a computer....?
Thanks hopefully I'll stop asking so many questions...I tried this solution but no luck
Originally Posted by siraf View Post
Guys, I just had this problem too .. at first i was so devastated. I'm glad i solved it.
I don't know if my solution is the ultimate solution or not but you guys can give it a try.
problem :
"E:Can't mount /dev/block/mmcblk0p1 (or /dev/block/mmcblk0) (No such file or directory)"
In the Android System Recovery, select "USB-MS Toggle". It will enabled/disable the feature. Do it one more round and it will solve the problem.

It's telling you that it can't mount SD card.
Back up all of your stuff from SD card, format it and try again, that's the only thing I can think of.

Actually, I just ended up doing a Nandroid Backup just did Nandroid not Nandroid +ext since I don't have this card partitioned...it is backed up!

Ok buddy its easier if you do the whole process through the sdcard
First you should backup everything on your sdcard and do a BART or NAN+EXT then partion your card and restore your BART or NAN+EXT and your good to go
If this does not work press my name and look at my threads because I ask this same quetion a while ago
Post again if this does not work
Sent from my HTC Dream using Droidfreeks's App

DroidFreek said:
Ok buddy its easier if you do the whole process through the sdcard
First you should backup everything on your sdcard and do a BART or NAN+EXT then partion your card and restore your BART or NAN+EXT and your good to go
If this does not work press my name and look at my threads because I ask this same quetion a while ago
Post again if this does not work
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Hi, I tried doing a Nan+ext backup but I got this error : Run nandroid-mobile.sh via console I also tried doing a Bart backup and it also said Run Bart via console...
So I just did a regular Nan Backup...I don't have my current sd card partitioned...should I partition it so I can do the Nan+ext I currently have a 2gb card and it doesn't have a class number.... Maybe I should format my card?
Thanks!

Ohh ok I see ur problem it won't let u backup nand+ext if you don't have a ext
since you backed up already go ahead and throw the nandriod and any other files on sd card to your pc the format your sd create the app partion and swap partion make sure u formate it ext3 or ext4 depending on what ur rom uses put the nandroid back on sd after format and restore post if it works or not
If this don't work just reverse the process put nad back on pc format card to what is was before then put nand back on sd and restore
Sent from my HTC Dream using XDA App

OK so I partitioned my current memory card =) and was able to succesfully do a nandroid +ext...so now when I get my new card I just have to go into recovery and do a nandroid restore and transfer all my files right? Thanks

Remember to partion your sdcard before transfer
Sent from my HTC Dream using XDA App

Ok so I tried switching my cards and formatted my new card,paritioned it, transfered the files from my other sd card, and tried to a nandroid restore...that's when I get the same error as before to do it from console.
I tried taking all the files out and repartitioning the sd card doing everything again no luck. Reflashed my rom and turned it on after it boots like normal I get a black screen. So just went back to my old sd card was getting force closes so did nandroid restore it said it did but would boot normal and get force closes.
So I reflashed my rom and reinstalled everything manually...from sd card as my market disappeared got it back after reinstalled it...
Any suggestions as I really want a bigger capacity memory card....=/

[ARC][APP2SD] Discontinued App2Sd for Xperia Arc-Updated

App2Sd for Xperia Arc​
Thanks to DooMLoRD for his Kernel.
Thanks to tkirton for his script.
Description:
App2sd has many advantages.App2sd is set on boot so it does not like link2sd.It will also work for Launcher,widget etc...because it set on boot.First it will move all Application from Internal Storage to EXT3.Then your Installing application will install on EXT3.So no more "Not enough space in Internal Storage." to install a apps.
Requirement:
Unlocked Bootloader
Custom Kernel from here
Installation:
Recommended:
Note:First create a EXT3 partition in your sdcard using partition tool.Click here for more info.
1.Download and copy to sdcard.
2.Install it via Recovery.
3.Factory reset your phone(Settings->Privacy->Factory Data Reset)
If you want to keep your previous application:
1.Download and copy to sdcard.
2.Install it via Recovery.
3.Connect your phone to ADB and type as below:
Code:
adb remount
adb shell
a2sd reinstall
Restart your device.
It will show a black screen after SE logo(Don't know why).
Remove battery and restart.
It will work.
You can see all application under /sd-ext/app.
FAQ:
Want to Move Dalvik cache files to the ext3:
Code:
adb remount
adb shell
a2sd cachesd
Want to Move Dalvik cache files to Internal Storage:
Code:
adb remount
adb shell
a2sd nocache
Want to Remove App2SD:
Code:
adb remount
adb shell
a2sd remove
Download:
Link:App2SD
Don't forgot to click some ads in my page.

Sounds nice, thank you.
But one (hopefully not dumb) question: What exactly does it do? Is it possible to really move every app from internal to external memory?

Hehe, been working on this a full day now. Even got parted and other binaries to do all the above from a terminal or adb shell, couldnt find upgrade_fs though to make ext3/4. Thanks for the guide, gonna follow the steps.

@bmwbasti
First it will move all Application from Internal Storage to EXT3.
Then your Installing application will install on EXT3.

svprm said:
@bmwbasti
First it will move all Application from Internal Storage to EXT3.
Then your Installing application will install on EXT3.
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Sorry if this is a stupid question, what benefit does it take?
assuming that will give the phone more spaces???

@babygau
Internal storage is ~200MB.
So you can install application upto 200MB.
By this you can install more.
For Example:
If your EXT3 part is 500MB means,you can install application upto 500MB.

We can move apps to sd natively can't we? And if we need more space, we can partition the sd with fat32 and ext2/ext3/fat32 and install link2sd without the need for new kernel. That's how I did with mine.
Am I missing something here? Thanks!

Nice work! Just, how can I install it via recovery? Can't find a guide anywhere...
EDIT: Boot into fastboot (EDIT+POWER). I did it without USB attached, don't know if it works with USB attached.
Question: Does the extra space actually show up under applications? Mine doesn't. Or maybe I made a partition mistake? I made 2 partitions on the SD: 6GB EXT3 (primary) and 10GB FAT32 (primary). I also tried it with a smaller 1GB EXT3 partition and later an 1GB EXT2 partition. In all cases I get a black screen after "SONY ERICSSON" (in letters, not the logo). The next restart it starts normal but without the extra space on the internal disk. I don't get it

You partition is correct.
I recommend 1GB for EXT3 is enough.
Did you installed custom kernel from http://www.xda-developers.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1172885 ?
First install it.
Then go to recovery by pressing the back button while power on the mobile.
In the recovery,Go to install zip form sdcard -> choose zip from sdcard ->a2sd.zip

Thanks for your help but that is not the problem I think. What I did exactly:
-flash generic global
-flash doomlord kernel v2 (will try v3)
-startup and attach with usb mass storage
-format as 15GB FAT32 + 1 GB EXT3 (official SE SD card)
-copy zip to FAT32 partition
-restart in recovery and install zip via menu (no errors and 3 mounts which sounds logical)
-restart and now reset factory default in the Android privacy menu without formatting the SD-card.
-after the automatic restart I get a black screen after "Sony Ericsson" for at least an hour. Then I pulled the battery and restarted, now it's fine but no extra space and a 1GB smaller SD-card (which is ok). Strange...

It's working.
Go to /sd-ext using root explorer you will see three folder.
Go to app folder you will see all apps.

svprm said:
It's working.
Go to /sd-ext using root explorer you will see three folder.
Go to app folder you will see all apps.
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Indeed sir, it works! The internal storage stays 217MB, however apps are installed on sd-ext. I recon the 217MB gets lower when sd-ext runs out of free room.

Istalled
I see app in Ext partition
but
internal storage go down slowly down when i istall ;_; (and i have a lot of free space in ext partition)
any idea?

Evil_Sephiroth said:
Istalled
I see app in Ext partition
but
internal storage go down slowly down when i istall ;_; (and i have a lot of free space in ext partition)
any idea?
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Indeed it goes down a little for some apps but slowly. Before I had like 30MB of space left, now 150mb+ and I use around 400MB/1GB of the new disk. Works like a charm. Next time I will make a disk of 500MB whcih is enough for me.

mariolouis said:
We can move apps to sd natively can't we? And if we need more space, we can partition the sd with fat32 and ext2/ext3/fat32 and install link2sd without the need for new kernel. That's how I did with mine.
Am I missing something here? Thanks!
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I do this too and I wonder if there is any thing am missing

Can we get a version of this for the play please?? i tried to install, i flashed the patch, but when i try to activate using adb, i get the error:
[ ] Apps2SD is launching...
__ _____
| \ |
| | |
|__/ | Darktremor Apps2SD 2.7.5.2-1 (2011-01-
[ ] GetProp Command = /system/bin/toolbox getpr
[ ] SetProp Command = /system/bin/toolbox setpr
[ ] Mount Point = /sd-ext
[ ] Starting Darktremor Apps2SD Version 2.7.5.2
[ ] Launching Apps2SD Start Program with reinst
[ ] Starting Darktremor Apps2SD in reinstall mo
[X] SD Card not mounted.
Cannot reinstall applications to SD card.

NiMH_999 said:
I do this too and I wonder if there is any thing am missing
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apps2sd has many advantages, for starters, you cannot move, widgets, live wallpapers, and apps you wish to sync from /data/app/ or they will not work, with apps2sd cause the ext partition is mounted on boot these can now all be stored on the SD card, also some other apps cannot be moved from /data/app/ without apps2sd, another advantage is apps2sd can move the dalvik cache from /data/ to the SD-EXT, My DC is nearly 150mb

@Evil_Sephiroth @bassie112
Yeah it will decrease due to Dalvik cache.
If you like move Dalvik cache to sd-ext.
App2sd have many advantage as said by AndroHero.
@AndroHero
It need custom kernel with init.d support.
PM me your Boot.img.
I will try to help you.

@AndroHero
u are on Play right? i am still waitign for 4.0 FW to be released for PLAY.. once thats available i will update my Xperia Play kernel with new goodies

Thanks svprm and doomlord, i will wait and be patient then

[Q] Darktremor's app2sd?

Okay so my Droid is running okay, but I would like to have more memory for apps. So I figured, why not just use the app2sd script from DT after partitioning my card in CWM like I did my Ascend. I tried these steps:
1. In the CWM recovery (2.5.0.1 and 3.1.0.2) there is no option ANYWHERE to partition the SD card like in the 2.x.x.x CWM on my Ascend.
2. I partitioned in ROM Manager and chose 512 Partition with 128 MB Swap. The phone reboots and partitions the SD, and I checked in MiniTool Partition Wizard to make sure, there was a ext3 partition and a linux swap.
3. I move all apps to Internal memory, went in to CM Settings and allowed application moving.
4. Flashed DT's beta 4 script in recovery and it wouldnt boot, had to clear dalvik cache.
5. Get back in and found that the apps had moved no where. I check the sd-ext folder in Root Explorer and it said empty folder. a2sdgui does not work, if I change something, it just changes back.
6. Reflashed, tried S2E (simple2ext) and had the same issue, it isnt recognizing the ext partition.
7. Reflashed and tried various other settings with no luck.
What should I do? I really dislike having 15mb of internal memory free. Any help would be loved
Here is the info:
Was using the latest CM7 build but now I tried it on SteelDroid 9... same issue

Got view but no replies? Need some help here....

delete all previous scripts and try link2sd. i have been using it successfully.

[Q] why i cant use S2E with Democracy rom?

everytime that i use S2E the phone restart everything good but when i have to install an .apk file the phone restart itself and when i flash a2sdgui script the phone does not start :S what i have to do? thx... and sorry for my english

You could try something else.
What you will need: root, ROM with initd folder (like democracy), sd card (class 4 or better) with ext partition
1. Download this: http://d-h.st/1zz and put it on the root of your sd card so you can flash it.
2. Reflash the ROM of your choice (after full wipe)
3. Reboot and wait for the sd card check to finish
4. Reboot to recovery and mount data, system, and sd ext
5. Flash downloaded file (cronmod d2ext+)
6. Reboot system now
7. If you have to flash gapps or anything else you can do it now (after sd card is finished loading and error checking.)
8. Never worry about internal memory errors again! Don't worry about moving apps, linking apps, or anything, just enjoy your ace.
Edit: script comes from this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1716124
[SCRIPTS]CronMod-A2SD/D2EXT/INT2EXT (updated 09/19)

121C4 said:
You could try something else.
What you will need: root, ROM with initd folder (like democracy), sd card (class 4 or better) with ext partition
1. Download this: http://d-h.st/1zz and put it on the root of your sd card so you can flash it.
2. Reflash the ROM of your choice (after full wipe)
3. Reboot and wait for the sd card check to finish
4. Reboot to recovery and mount data, system, and sd ext
5. Flash downloaded file (cronmod d2ext+)
6. Reboot system now
7. If you have to flash gapps or anything else you can do it now (after sd card is finished loading and error checking.)
8. Never worry about internal memory errors again! Don't worry about moving apps, linking apps, or anything, just enjoy your ace.
Edit: script comes from this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1716124
[SCRIPTS]CronMod-A2SD/D2EXT/INT2EXT (updated 09/19)
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THX after wipe my sdcard and intal the script all works very well and i like the way this script make de sd-ext like internal memory (Y)

jesan9 said:
THX after wipe my sdcard and intal the script all works very well and i like the way this script make de sd-ext like internal memory (Y)
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I can also confirm that this combination is working, also with version 3.3.