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Installation error Insufficient storage available

Is anyone else having issues with Market on the ADP 1.51 (CRB43) builds?
When I attempted to download an update to an existing app (GV) it downloads but when it tried to install "Installation error Insufficient storage available"
I have apps2sd and I've removed the stock ringtones from the build giving me only 89% of used space in /system directory and I have about 600mb free on my ext2 partition. Insufficient storage my a$$!
Anyone else have issues with this "Insufficient storage" error?

Do you have the cache etc all running off the SD? Apps is only one step, where it installs the apps to the SD. However unless the cache and so is moved, its like having firefox installed on one drive, but storing your browsing stuff on your main drive still. So youll run out of room unless its all on the SD.

Mysticales said:
Do you have the cache etc all running off the SD? Apps is only one step, where it installs the apps to the SD. However unless the cache and so is moved, its like having firefox installed on one drive, but storing your browsing stuff on your main drive still. So youll run out of room unless its all on the SD.
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Yeah. Cache is also on SD. Just to be certain, I cleared the cache. Same issue.

I'm assuming your using the app to put things on the sd. I used lucids script to do it to mine. I wonder if something did not get linked over. Tried using a file manager to see what's on the internal?

Mysticales said:
I'm assuming your using the app to put things on the sd. I used lucids script to do it to mine. I wonder if something did not get linked over. Tried using a file manager to see what's on the internal?
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After clearing the cache and discovering that it didn't work (just for the heck of it I also cleared the cache directory on SD) I tried a wipe and everything downloads again. I fastboot flash my data.img and I'm back to the same issues. Not sure what the problem is but I'm considering a wipe. I already backed everything up by backup pro. I just loathing the fact that Market will loose all the apps that I had installed already (they will all say FREE instead of INSTALLED or UPDATE AVAILABLE). Is there a file for market that marks what has been downloaded/installed?

The tip Id recommend. Try Lucids script for moving the data and cache before doing anything. Since if your ready to wipe, cant hurt to try and see if it does it.
Next do the pre tip I did personally. I used atrackdog, Hit menu and do export, it saves to a .txt file. Open that file and you will know which apps YOU had on there vs everything in the my downloads.
I wish I could help more as far as cache and why its not working fully. Ive had my share of struggles and always lucked out.. which is why I hope the 1st option works for you.

Mysticales said:
The tip Id recommend. Try Lucids script for moving the data and cache before doing anything. Since if your ready to wipe, cant hurt to try and see if it does it.
Next do the pre tip I did personally. I used atrackdog, Hit menu and do export, it saves to a .txt file. Open that file and you will know which apps YOU had on there vs everything in the my downloads.
I wish I could help more as far as cache and why its not working fully. Ive had my share of struggles and always lucked out.. which is why I hope the 1st option works for you.
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Here is the answer!! i have the same problem, i tried to get out the sd card, and it worked(app installs succcesfully)!!
THE PROBLEM IS: EXT2 PARTITION (android do that.. wrong) the ext partition was causing the problem in the installation
1. download minitool partition wizard(or use a working partition tool)!
2. in recovery(volume down and boot phone into recovery) a, go into usb mode(mount and storage/usb mode) (if you have old recovery, download the 4.0...... i cant remember but the newest what you can find)
you have seen 2 partition and its crap!
3. creat 1 partition FAT32 PRIMARY! and format the SD card! (with all storage) this is all you need on your droid!!!(and your music, pictures and apps too)
4. after that, take rom on the SD and install it.
AND APP INSTALLATIoN WORKS!

Not the same phone but for what it's worth this does not appear to be hardware specific. This problem for me was caused by the Google app sync. As soon as it got too many apps in the install queue, it breaks and thinks the drive is full. I was able to fix it by going into recovery and clearing the cache again on my LG P999.

Cyanogen device thinks applications are there when they're not?

I recently upgraded from Cyanogen 4.0 to 4.1.99, and in doing so I used the "Backup from Root" application from the market.
It did a fantastic job restoring all of my applications, but a couple seem screwed up.
Twidroid Pro, eBuddy, and a couple others don't appear in my application drawer, but the shortcuts are broken on my phone's desktop.
I can't uninstall them via the market, but when I go to the twidroid page in the market for example, both the "Open" and "Uinstall" buttons are greyed out.
Any ideas?

sounds like the apps2sd got screwed up somewhere. reformat your sd card.

livejamie said:
I recently upgraded from Cyanogen 4.0 to 4.1.99, and in doing so I used the "Backup from Root" application from the market.
It did a fantastic job restoring all of my applications, but a couple seem screwed up.
Twidroid Pro, eBuddy, and a couple others don't appear in my application drawer, but the shortcuts are broken on my phone's desktop.
I can't uninstall them via the market, but when I go to the twidroid page in the market for example, both the "Open" and "Uinstall" buttons are greyed out.
Any ideas?
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all is fine you uid's are screwed get the latest amon-ra recovery or in console type i think
Code:
fix permissions
should sort the problem also in the amon-ra ver its the fix uid mismatches
hope this helps

Thanks so much for your replies you two!
Neither of those methods seemed to have fix my problem.
I tried formatting the SD card, and typing "su fix_permissions" in the virtual console.
Interestingly enough when I went into the SD card to investigate the data that was backed up I noticed that all the applications that were having this problem are stored as .ZIP files, whereas all of the working ones are .APK files.
I tried renaming the .ZIPs to .APKs, but no dice.
Any other ideas?

livejamie said:
Thanks so much for your replies you two!
Neither of those methods seemed to have fix my problem.
I tried formatting the SD card, and typing "su fix_permissions" in the virtual console.
Interestingly enough when I went into the SD card to investigate the data that was backed up I noticed that all the applications that were having this problem are stored as .ZIP files, whereas all of the working ones are .APK files.
I tried renaming the .ZIPs to .APKs, but no dice.
Any other ideas?
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its because they are private/protected apps...
im pretty sure youll have to reinstall them. you can find the apk's online and install them, then upgrade from the market
or you can try deleting them and see if market will allow you to install them again

B-man007 said:
its because they are private/protected apps...
im pretty sure youll have to reinstall them. you can find the apk's online and install them, then upgrade from the market
or you can try deleting them and see if market will allow you to install them again
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How do I delete them?

livejamie said:
How do I delete them?
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find the name of the app
then find where its located
for apps2sd
Code:
ls /system/sd/app
if you see it there
rm -rf /system/sd/app/<filename of the app incl extension>
if not
ls /system/sd/app_private
rm -rf /system/sd/app_private/<filename of the app incl extension>
for non apps2sd
instead of /system/sd
use /data/

I'm having the same problem with Pandora but can't find it anywhere using ls (both on SD and on phone). It's not installed and I couldn't back it up because it's protected and after wiping my EXT3 partition it is listed as installed on the market with options grayed out so I can't uninstall it or install it. Any solutions?

***UPDATE*** below didn't work....
al74 said:
I'm having the same problem with Pandora but can't find it anywhere using ls (both on SD and on phone). It's not installed and I couldn't back it up because it's protected and after wiping my EXT3 partition it is listed as installed on the market with options grayed out so I can't uninstall it or install it. Any solutions?
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yeah i'm having the same issue trying to see if i can find teh Pandora apk somewhere that would make life easier as in doing
Code:
fix_permissions
it reported:
Code:
/data/app-private/com.pandora.android.apk does not exist. Reinstall.
I am doing it using ADB so idk if that will make a difference or not... but i'll let you know..

I am having this same problem and none of the solutions offered so far worked for me either. I see app shortcuts on my home screen, when I tap them I am told the application is not installed on my phone. However, when I go to Settings > Applications > Manage Applications, or to the Market, I can't open, uninstall, or update these apps.
At this point I'd be fine with just wiping out all data on my installed apps and just starting over from scratch, re-installing everything from APKs or the Market, but I don't know how to wipe that data out. I've done a wipe from the recovery image and reinstalled the ROM (Cyan 4.11.1), nothing helps.

Jacquestrapp said:
I am having this same problem and none of the solutions offered so far worked for me either. I see app shortcuts on my home screen, when I tap them I am told the application is not installed on my phone. However, when I go to Settings > Applications > Manage Applications, or to the Market, I can't open, uninstall, or update these apps.
At this point I'd be fine with just wiping out all data on my installed apps and just starting over from scratch, re-installing everything from APKs or the Market, but I don't know how to wipe that data out. I've done a wipe from the recovery image and reinstalled the ROM (Cyan 4.11.1), nothing helps.
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if you have apps2sd
Code:
mke2fs -j /dev/block/mmcblk0p2
will format the second partition, wiping all apps from your phone

B-man007 said:
if you have apps2sd
Code:
mke2fs -j /dev/block/mmcblk0p2
will format the second partition, wiping all apps from your phone
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That what caused me the problem. I already formatted the partition and now I have the problem described above.

ok so you dont have any of the apps on the partition but your rom is showing them as installed?
You will need to wipe and reapply the rom i believe, and that should get it working

B-man007 said:
ok so you dont have any of the apps on the partition but your rom is showing them as installed?
You will need to wipe and reapply the rom i believe, and that should get it working
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Problem happens just with protected apps. There are enough traces of them to let the Application Manger in Settings and the Market to think that they are installed but there is no way to uninstall them or open them. Can't find them in the ext partition or the internal phone using the "ls" command in terminal. I'm hoping I don't have to Wipe again.

Same problem here

well you can try and clear your dalvik cache
that should hopefully resolve the problem

I tried to do that by:
Booting in recovery - choosing console
mount data/
rm -rs data/dalvik-cache
booting took a long time so i think he rebuilt it
But that didnt solve the problem

B-man007 said:
well you can try and clear your dalvik cache
that should hopefully resolve the problem
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Nope. No change.

I managed to get mine working...
I wiped my SD complete just down to the bare fat32
Wiped phone
Re-installed ROM
booted
re-partitioned my SD card.
rebooted
and I was able to get my apps installed...

crizznaig said:
I managed to get mine working...
I wiped my SD complete just down to the bare fat32
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Can you clarify that? Do you mean that you deleted all the partitions on your SD card and just formatted it as one big, blank, fat32 partition? Thanks.

ext & froyobylazo

Hello
I try froyo by lazo rom on my g1 and for me it's one id the best i try ( lite and fast )
But i got a problem with the ext partition, it does'nt apear in internal storage.if i select alowed application move to sd ext it work, but after reboot all the application desapear...
I got an ext4 partition and a swap one done thrue RA
Is this rom need a special ext?

You might have better luck asking in the development thread.

I know but i'm not able (junior member )

thi3um said:
Hello
I try froyo by lazo rom on my g1 and for me it's one id the best i try ( lite and fast )
But i got a problem with the ext partition, it does'nt apear in internal storage.if i select alowed application move to sd ext it work, but after reboot all the application desapear...
I got an ext4 partition and a swap one done thrue RA
Is this rom need a special ext?
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if i select alowed application move to sd ext it work, but after reboot all the application desapear...
once you choose app2ext,you should reboot your phone,then install the apps.
otherwise they will desapear

Ok. I'm actually on this ROM now, and have been for a couple weeks. Despite the fact that the thread says to NOT use Firerat's ALL in ONE patch, you need to. The options you want to use are 2, 4, and 10 ONLY! Nothing else. This will force apps2ext to work on this phone/ROM combo. I thought all of this was fixed in version 5 of the ROM, but not sure. Any questions, the email is in my info to the left.
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just flashed mine to the version 5.1 from previously ezGingerbread.
So far I can say the install on sd-ext functioned. Just set it to sd-ext and reboot.
Btw I don't install any AIO from Firerat as it is not advised to do so

Ok for me i partitioned again my sd using gparted and now everything work. I think the problem come from RA partitioning.
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creezalird said:
just flashed mine to the version 5.1 from previously ezGingerbread.
So far I can say the install on sd-ext functioned. Just set it to sd-ext and reboot.
Btw I don't install any AIO from Firerat as it is not advised to do so
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Take it from not only Tribal but from myself who are two very experienced members, if you don't want your data partition to be eaten up rather quickly then run the AIO patch options 2, 4 & 10 when you flash the rom, tried and fully tested working.

shadowch31 said:
Take it from not only Tribal but from myself who are two very experienced members, if you don't want your data partition to be eaten up rather quickly then run the AIO patch options 2, 4 & 10 when you flash the rom, tried and fully tested working.
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hurmm, could u please elaborate a little bit as i can't really see why my data partition will be filled up quickly.
As for now, every apps that I've installed, just go nicely into the sd-ext partition. (actually I've already read the comment about AIO patch in FroyoByLazslo thread, but just couldn't make my mind) .
And if it is really needed, should I reflashed everything back or I can just run the AIO? Thank you in advance
Update : I've tried the script AIO but got an error saying that MT3G dalvik-cache didn't need to be bind. It is normal ?

creezalird said:
hurmm, could u please elaborate a little bit as i can't really see why my data partition will be filled up quickly.
As for now, every apps that I've installed, just go nicely into the sd-ext partition. (actually I've already read the comment about AIO patch in FroyoByLazslo thread, but just couldn't make my mind) .
And if it is really needed, should I reflashed everything back or I can just run the AIO? Thank you in advance
Update : I've tried the script AIO but got an error saying that MT3G dalvik-cache didn't need to be bind. It is normal ?
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i would like to know this too..

You can just run the patch. No need to re-install everything.
Basically, the patch forces your ext partition to mount. Options 2 and 4 kind of work hand in hand with each other, while option 10 is a dalvik cache bind point. If you get an error with option 10, disregard.
In forcing the mount of ext, this ensures that future apps continue to properly install on the ext partition. they will still have a bind point, so don't fret. This is MUCH better than the ext option "possibly" messing up and your precious internal storage gets eaten away. While this has probably been fixed by now, since they are now in version 5.2 at the time of this post, I take no chances. LOL..

edit: do i flash these in fastboot?

northleaf65 said:
edit: do i flash these in fastboot?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=679572
Read the OP for instructions.

thnx, ill read up

[Q] Problem with A2SD and ICS

Hey.
I have a problem with my N1.
I use the Evervolv Rom by Texas. Yesterday I the problem occured that it was impossible for me to install any app from the Market. Everytime I try a message "Not enough space" pops up. When I try to restore an app with Titanium Backup it loads for forever, but TB shows that there is enough ROM, Internal, A2SD storage available.
Then I tried several things like repartionating my SD-Card (using GParted - ext3 1,5 GB), using a different BlackRose hboot. I even tried this CM9 ROM, but the problem stays the same.
Now I have no idea how to solve this problem
Could my SD card be broken?
Greetings
crush41

did you activate the a2sd in terminal?
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Yes, but i left the dalvic internal

You should try these:
a2sd install (folowed by "yes" and "yes")
a2sd xdata
It should give you a huge internal space.
Sent from my HTC Nexus One

Seems to help, but I find it unusual that A2SD did just now, and now despite the fact that i wiped several times it only works with this command.

Now several apps have a force close when i try to start them... i cleaned dalvic cache and cache but it stays..

ask the master himself or wipe everything 3X b4 you install rom if all else fails FLASH another rom if it continues then get a new sd card if that dont help your phone it self might be the problem .... just giving some ideas ....
A2SD and all it's info is here maybe this might help you bro http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=715940 HOPE I HELPED IN SOME WAY

Thank you guys... I checked everything and now brought a new SD... looks good so far

Unable to install app. Delete some items and try again. Out of space

Hey guys,
I recently rooted my s3 mini to JB 4.1.2 by faria and i was wondering why i cant install any more apps as my ram is used up by all my apps. is there a way to clear/wipe all this data and start from scratch installations or any way i can move this huge game files in android/obb to another location in my sdcard to save space for app installations on my phone memory.
also, i have tried directory bind,app2sd, lind2sd and gl to sd(root) none of them seems to be installing or working for me as i still face the prob with installation of the same app.
kindly help.

SinisterGrey said:
Hey guys,
I recently rooted my s3 mini to JB 4.1.2 by faria and i was wondering why i cant install any more apps as my ram is used up by all my apps. is there a way to clear/wipe all this data and start from scratch installations or any way i can move this huge game files in android/obb to another location in my sdcard to save space for app installations on my phone memory.
also, i have tried directory bind,app2sd, lind2sd and gl to sd(root) none of them seems to be installing or working for me as i still face the prob with installation of the same app.
kindly help.
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Had this issue before. Try to reflash and reboot the phone.
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bOkz said:
Had this issue before. Try to reflash and reboot the phone.
Sent from my GT-I8190 using xda app-developers app
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Tried that, didnt work thanks for your quick reply tho. its been happening even before the 4.1.2 update. even when i had the 4.1.1 XXJL by avicohh rooted. any other suggestions?

Go into recovery maybe, and wipe cache from there, either that or factory reset your phone
Sent from my GT-I8190 using Xparent Blue Tapatalk 2

Drop this script into /data, chmod it to 777, and run it through SManager (thank everybody in this thread, not me).
Sent from Spaceball One.

blackknightavalon said:
Drop this script into /data, chmod it to 777, and run it through SManager (thank everybody in this thread, not me).
Sent from Spaceball One.
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Everything from ur last post was tried except for the downloading of the busy box. it wont even allow me to download it. it says insufficient storage. i cant proceed from there. i got the rest of it. i ran a chmod to 777 and instlled smanager . any help ?

Had the same error.
Simply wipe dalvik-cache and everything will work fine.
Cheers.

I used titanium backup and wiped dalvik cache. Still no use. Same error. Is there any way I can install busy box in linux.
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Remove a LOT of your apps. That should fix the storage problem until you get the script into /data.

you could
SinisterGrey said:
I used titanium backup and wiped dalvik cache. Still no use. Same error. Is there any way I can install busy box in linux.
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try changing default install location. possible with normal device options, dont remember where. or else use app2sd to change it.
although i have the same error, when trying to install anything on extsdcard (with enough room on it), with faria rom v5.1.
with leatherface v2 i didnt have the problem if i remember correct.
update:
i still have the problem too.
wiped dalvik, factory reset multiple times, cleaned odin files, although faria rom is also using odex?
phone works fine, but i only have 4,5gb max internal (fused internal and sdcard).
and i cant install anything to external. i selected the options *install to: autoselect by android, internal, or external.
i tried it with more then one app, like rom toolbox pro.
i also noticed that chaning it it one app, correctly alters it in another.
i asked this in q&a, and i read what i can searching the whole forum. still i wuold really like to know:
-is 4,5 gb max combined/fused is normal for s3 mini +faria rom)?
-is it normal to have .obb partition completely empty, even having installed multipple apps?
its 402mb, totally free.
And i have other partitions also 402 mb, totally free.
-/cache partitions remains at 14mb, whatever happends, even after changing usage of cache heavier and lighter.
-cant install anything on extsdcard.
-/mnt/sdcard shows in that directory, with root explorer, as linked to sdcard0.
same in root:/sdcard (not sdcard0!) linked to -> sdcard0
but it has no apps in it. and only some folders.
?i dont know if i am correct in assuming that "->" symbol in root explorer means: linked to.

pushquares said:
try changing default install location. possible with normal device options, dont remember where. or else use app2sd to change it.
although i have the same error, when trying to install anything on extsdcard (with enough room on it), with faria rom v5.1.
with leatherface v2 i didnt have the problem if i remember correct.
update:
i still have the problem too.
wiped dalvik, factory reset multiple times, cleaned odin files, although faria rom is also using odex?
phone works fine, but i only have 4,5gb max internal (fused internal and sdcard).
and i cant install anything to external. i selected the options *install to: autoselect by android, internal, or external.
i tried it with more then one app, like rom toolbox pro.
i also noticed that chaning it it one app, correctly alters it in another.
i asked this in q&a, and i read what i can searching the whole forum. still i wuold really like to know:
-is 4,5 gb max combined/fused is normal for s3 mini +faria rom)?
-is it normal to have .obb partition completely empty, even having installed multipple apps?
its 402mb, totally free.
And i have other partitions also 402 mb, totally free.
-/cache partitions remains at 14mb, whatever happends, even after changing usage of cache heavier and lighter.
-cant install anything on extsdcard.
-/mnt/sdcard shows in that directory, with root explorer, as linked to sdcard0.
same in root:/sdcard (not sdcard0!) linked to -> sdcard0
but it has no apps in it. and only some folders.
?i dont know if i am correct in assuming that "->" symbol in root explorer means: linked to.
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did u used linked to sd?if yes you have to select default instal location to automatic...that solved my problem...the setting in link 2 sd....before this i select install to ext sd card and every time theres error insufficient memory...

thx for yuor reply
nazri5363 said:
did u used linked to sd?if yes you have to select default instal location to automatic...that solved my problem...the setting in link 2 sd....before this i select install to ext sd card and every time theres error insufficient memory...
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thx for yuor reply.
no that is not what i mean exactly.
i do use link2sd now, to use my extsd 2nd partition. but it gives an error: installl_failed_insufficent storage.
even when i put it on auto.
when pressing create link, i get: i/o error.
what do you have selected to auto move to 2nd partition?
my primary question, has to do with the fused internal+sdcard phone memory (so not extsdcard), of faria firmware.
Phone sees the fused internal as,... internal memory.
and the phone sees my extsdcard as external sdcard.
i presumed the reason for this is to be able to install apps on ext sd too, by default. (so without link2sd or others).
because the problem as i see it is:
now i have less phone storage.
i still cannot install to external sd card.
i would really like to know
- what should be the benefits of this fused memory? why did faria do this?
- beacause now i have less or same memory, and no benefits.
-what i have to change in system mount, or fuse, to get back original non-fused.
- And/Or, how i can enable extsdcard to install to it too.
thanks

Have you tried with an ext4 partition on your external sd, for link2sd? I've read somewhere that it worked.
Otherwise Directorybind do work. I've binded the whole Android folder without any problems at all :good:

hey
SinisterGrey said:
Hey guys,
I recently rooted my s3 mini to JB 4.1.2 by faria and i was wondering why i cant install any more apps as my ram is used up by all my apps. is there a way to clear/wipe all this data and start from scratch installations or any way i can move this huge game files in android/obb to another location in my sdcard to save space for app installations on my phone memory.
also, i have tried directory bind,app2sd, lind2sd and gl to sd(root) none of them seems to be installing or working for me as i still face the prob with installation of the same app.
kindly help.
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hi,
actually i do also had a the same problem with my cell phone as of yours... so i just wanna know if we had comeout with those problem.... please suggest me a solution too if you had solved those problem.
please do help...

found a solution (maybe?)
I personally had the same problem right after flashing a new rom on my i9100. I read through the script amd it was quite literally just unmounting and mounting the sd card again. I wasn't sure how it could possibly be a simple matter of mounting the sd card but it worked so I'm okay with that.
If you're on 4.1.2 then you can probably manually unmount and mount the sd card by going into system settings, storage and scroll down to sd card for unmount. It'll take a short while to unmount and another to mount again and check for errors. Not sure if you have to do this will ever boot but it beats not ever installing anything, right?

SinisterGrey said:
Hey guys,
I recently rooted my s3 mini to JB 4.1.2 by faria and i was wondering why i cant install any more apps as my ram is used up by all my apps. is there a way to clear/wipe all this data and start from scratch installations or any way i can move this huge game files in android/obb to another location in my sdcard to save space for app installations on my phone memory.
also, i have tried directory bind,app2sd, lind2sd and gl to sd(root) none of them seems to be installing or working for me as i still face the prob with installation of the same app.
kindly help.
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if u used lucky patcher remove previous patches and stuff like that