Im running damagecontrol and wanted to know how to make sure apps2sd is working.... I am getting a "phone storage space is getting low" notification. Is there somthing i need to do to get the apps to download on the sdcard? Thank you in advance
taken from the main a2sd thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=670087
How to tell if it is working:
1. On your computer in the Android SDK Tools directory, type adb shell
2. In the adb shell, type /system/bin/a2sd check
3. Read the report. It will tell you if all is well. If you see anything with [X], type a2sd repair
If you want to move the apps to the SD card (when the program doesn't do it for you or you have moved the apps to the internal storage in the past):
1. Enter the ADB Shell by typing adb shell
2. In the ADB shell, type /system/bin/a2sd install
To prevent A2SD from running, type /system/bin/a2sd remove
If you have any issues, you can PM me for assistance, send e-mail to rtkirton at gmail dot com, or look me up on gtalk.
That works with the Darktremor A2SD/Apps2SD. Those procedures have unpredictable results in DamageControl (although it is based on an earlier version of Darktremor, it has been heavily modified and some of the commands aren't working the way they were originally designed). DamageControl uses a GUI interface for its settings (and I'm not sure it has any output checks in it...I would imagine it does).
cbarth3 said:
taken from the main a2sd thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=670087
How to tell if it is working:
1. On your computer in the Android SDK Tools directory, type adb shell
2. In the adb shell, type /system/bin/a2sd check
3. Read the report. It will tell you if all is well. If you see anything with [X], type a2sd repair
If you want to move the apps to the SD card (when the program doesn't do it for you or you have moved the apps to the internal storage in the past):
1. Enter the ADB Shell by typing adb shell
2. In the ADB shell, type /system/bin/a2sd install
To prevent A2SD from running, type /system/bin/a2sd remove
If you have any issues, you can PM me for assistance, send e-mail to rtkirton at gmail dot com, or look me up on gtalk.
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digital3721 said:
Im running damagecontrol and wanted to know how to make sure apps2sd is working.... I am getting a "phone storage space is getting low" notification. Is there somthing i need to do to get the apps to download on the sdcard? Thank you in advance
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Normally, you could use a2sd check, but that works for Darktremor Apps2SD.
But, if you go into an adb shell, type the following:
cd /data/app
pwd
If the pwd command returns /data/app, then Apps2SD isn't setup. If it returns /system/sd/app, then you are using the SD card for storage.
Now, I think DamageControl has a setting in the GUI that will allow you to use the SD for dalvik-cache. If so and that is checked, you can check where dalvik-cache is being stored by typing the following commands:
cd /data/dalvik-cache
pwd
Again, if pwd returns /data/dalvik-cache, you are storing dalvik-cache on the SD card. If it shows /system/sd/dalvik-cache, you are storing dalvik-cache on the SD card.
Dalvik-cache takes up a lot of space on the data partition, so if you are running low on space, you could move that cache to the SD card.
Just go with regawmod . Damage control's over the air update is useless now since he left us for the dead...
I use a2sd check for regaw, works perfectly. Everything on regaw is perfect. I think I may begin to develop something for regaw soon. An over the air updater... that way us hero people can enjoy it since regaw plans to ditch us too.
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So 2 days ago guys from 4pda.ru ported android 2.2 on GT540, it is installed on sd card and you can choose between 2.1 and 2.2.
Here is youtube video:
And here is link on thread on 4pda:
PDA
so why would I need to switch between 2.1 and 2.2? I guess this is just a preliminary POC and a custom rom is now in the works.
can't wait! great job russians!
tong.po said:
so why would I need to switch between 2.1 and 2.2?
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Maybe cos 2.2 isn't supporting FM/Camera/BT right now and is booted from SD.
Thank god for the Russians! And great job finding this.
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woo!
could someone make a tutorial?
as the translated russian is'nt easy.
flyboyovyick said:
woo!
could someone make a tutorial?
as the translated russian is'nt easy.
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Lol 1+
Sent from my GT540 using XDA App
The Rom is not even released yet, nor it will be released soon. Its in I wouldnt even call it Alpha version yet.
You can find some info there:
http://twitter.com/#!/ZduneX25/status/6643977159708672
__________
Written with Tapatalk on GT540
gonna make a video and read tut of it
and some video of it working ofcourse!
ported only basic functions, engineer version posted atm... No final version...
Direct link to some work and explanation in russian is here: http://4pda.ru/forum/index.php?showtopic=200838 But it is stated as version for developers and professionals only, because it is lacks some functions, half working wi-fi, some problems with bluetooth and it's still in test mode. You will need to format your sd card, make your phone able to load in fastboot mode and one package for dual booting from above link.
You will need following apllications:
Dual boot loader from here: http://narod.ru/disk/122844001/ankuch2.2-oss.img.html
Copy of /system folder: http://narod.ru/disk/41926001/ankuch2.2.tar.html
1. Prepare your sd card
type of disk MBR;
part0/primary - fat16 - sdcard - 128MB+. No reason to create more;
part1/primary - ext2 - system - 256MB+, you can put more if you will put some applications in /system/app;
part2/primary - ext2 - data - 256MB+.
I recommend it to partition in 10/10/80.
If you got a big card and use phone to view video, you can make first partition bigger.
2. After SD card prepare, you will need to load and copy content of /system folder from ankuch2.2.rar archive
Making final phase in 2.1:
1. Mount /system in mode r/w (you can mount it, for example, from RootExplorer - select /system and press button mount r/w)
2. adb shell
3. su
4. mkdir /system/s8
5. mount -t ext2 /dev/block/mmcblk0p2 /system/s8
6. cd /system/s8
7. busybox tar -x -f /data/ankuch2.2.tar
Loading 2.2:
Enter fastboot mode
We load 2.2 - fastboot boot ankuch2.2.img
No loading animation yet, you will need to wait until will be filled content of /data folder
First load can take a long time, you can control it thru adb shell logcat.
adb, btw, I did in first time and from root it loads.
Sorry for mine english Fast translation
Problems and some solutions to avoid them:
1. How to put data transfer?
adb shell
stop ril-daemon
start ril-daemon
-- Can be some problems with APN not loading from SIM card, so you will need to put configuration manually.
-- Connection always will be like EDGE, even if really you getting HSDPA
2. How to get rid of lag in transitions?
Try this:
Spare Parts -> Window animations -> Off
Spare Parts -> Transition animations -> Off
Once I got bugged rild, loaded cpu to 100% and almost halted all apps, thats why from link in russian forum you will see some pics of processes.
You can turn it on:
Dev Tools -> Development Settings -> Show running processes
Changed those options too:
Dev Tools -> Development Settings -> Disable compatibility mode (requires to reboot device)
After this author does not get any hangs.
3. How to connect to Wi-Fi
It is required to copy from your 2.1 file wpa_supplicant.conf to /data/misc/wifi (in this file it is saved all your information about connections)
Change permisions from file chmod 777 /data/misc/wifi/wpa_supplicant.conf (author did not tested more secure permisions) or reboot device
rest in here -> Settings->Wireless & network->Wi-Fi (turn on Wi-Fi)
So we have all done a factory reset and watched in horror as the Setup Wizard loads up all the crapware that Lenovo packed in. Well now that you have Root and CWR, go ahead and do a Wipe Data and Wipe Cache, then Advanced ->Wipe Dalvik Cache.
Then when it reboots, go through all the initial setup steps until you get to that last screen that has the "Done" button in the bottom right.
Instead, touch the bottom-right corner of the screen to bring up the settings and go into Applications -> Development and enable Debugging.
Now:
Code:
adb shell
su
#mount -o rw,remount /system
#cd /system/app
# mv PreInstall.apk PreInstall.apk.bak
# mv PreInstall.odex PreInstall.odex.bak
Now feel free to touch that Done button and the wizard will close out without installing all that Bloat!
YMMV
This is a wonderful tip! Thanks
Sent from my Nexus S using XDA App
you can top it off a notch by going to /system/build.prop and change the setup wizard to optional
now, no more cheezy lenovo install screen and just the standard android setup wizard
explain how, I'm new...!
They just did.
Read the first post.
If you still do not understand then be more specific, what is that you do not understand.
What is missing from the first post is that after you enable Debugging in Applications -> Development, you have to connect your tablet to the computer, and you must have adb on the computer.(but this is kind of obvious for most people).
then from the shell you enter those commands.
In windows you open the command prompt by holding the shift key in your adb folder then right click with the mouse and choose open command prompt here.
than enter the commands from post 1.
So i found out that you can completly disable the lockscreen on this phone in developer options but there I get this standard Android message "Disabled by Administrator, encryption policy, or credential storage"
Now the interesting part, the none option in settings->lockscreen settings(or whatever it's called) is not greyed out, not even when setting a pattern, I can easily revert
I already tried removing all accounts, deleting credentials with or without rebooting, tried also this from another forum
adb shell
su
settings put secure lockscreen.disabled 1
rm /data/system/locksettings.db
rm /data/system/locksettings.db-shm
rm /data/system/locksettings.db-wal
reboot
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Factory reset curently isn't an option for me, so maybe I'll disable the lockscreen app if there are no better alternatives?
Hi
Since no one reads this bit of the OP, let's get to it. Credit to Cloudxddd for posting the sd card fix in another thread.
Enable ADB shell
On your Tablet:
Open the settings app
Scroll down to 'About tablet'
Select 'Software information'
Continuously tap on 'Build number' over and over until at the bottom of the screen you see a toast saying "Developer mode has been enabled"
Go back to the main settings page and scroll down, select the new 'Developer options' button
Enable 'USB debugging' (press OK to confirm)
On Ubuntu:
Install ADB: sudo apt install adb
Plug your tablet into your PC via USB
Start ADB and check your device is connected: adb devices (if more than one device is listed, unplug your second android phone/tablet
You may need to approve the connection on your tablet
Run ADB shell: adb shell
Remove stock apps (bloatware)
In ADB shell (see above):
List the apps installed: pm list packages
Removing some apps will cause your tablet to brick (fixed by doing a factory reset from the recovery menu), so be careful
Search APK Mirror for the package name if you don't know what app you're looking at
To uninstall an app from your user but keep it on the device: pm uninstall -k --user 0 <packagename>
Reboot the device to ensure it can boot successfully: reboot
Reply below with the apps you removed and whether it was successful / safe
Reinstall that app: cmd package install-existing <package name> (or do a factory reset if it failed)
Completely remove the app and reclaim the space if you're certain it can be removed safely: pm uninstall <packagename>
Reboot the device to ensure it can boot successfully: reboot
Note: Some apps reinstall when you reboot.
Apps that might be safe to remove - Please reply with updates
Package nameApp nameSafe to remove?com.samsung.android.video
Samsung video playerYescom.samsung.android.app.dofviewer
com.samsung.android.app.siofviewer
Samsung live focus?
com.samsung.android.app.dressroom
Samsung wallpapers?
com.sec.android.widgetapp.webmanualSamsung user manualYescom.samsung.android.allshare.service.mediashareSamsung nearby service?com.samsung.android.app.clockpackSamsung clock style?com.google.android.apps.youtube.musicYoutube musicYescom.sec.android.app.bluetoothtestSamsung bluetooth test?
com.samsung.app.newtrimSamsung video trimmer?com.samsung.android.app.shareliveSamsung quick share?
com.samsung.android.scloudSamsung cloud?
com.samsung.android.stickercenterSamsung sticker center?
com.android.chromeGoogle chrome?com.google.android.apps.mapsGoogle maps?
com.google.android.apps.docsGoogle docs?
com.sec.android.gallery3dSamsung gallery?com.google.android.apps.tachyonGoogle DuoYescom.sec.android.app.soundaliveSamsung soundalive?com.microsoft.skydriveMicrosoft onedriveYescom.netflix.mediaclient
com.netflix.partner.activationNetflixYescom.google.android.youtubeYoutubeYescom.google.android.videosGoogle play movies and tvYes
Enable apps to SD
In ADB shell (see above):
List disks: sm list-disks
Partition the disk to be used entirely for apps to SD: sm parition <DISK> private
Partition a percentage of the disk to be used for apps to SD: sm partition <DISK> mixed <number>
Reboot: reboot
Open the 'Settings' app and and select 'Apps'
Select an app
Tap 'Storage'
Tap 'Change' to move it to the SD card (if the app supports this)
Thanks for this! will try today!
.
Hi,
Thanks for sharing. It does delete...but everytime i reboot it comes back...
lukyjay said:
Hi
Since no one reads this bit of the OP, let's get to it. Credit to Cloudxddd for posting the sd card fix in another thread.
Enable ADB shell
On your Tablet:
Open the settings app
Scroll down to 'About tablet'
Select 'Software information'
Continuously tap on 'Build number' over and over until at the bottom of the screen you see a toast saying "Developer mode has been enabled"
Go back to the main settings page and scroll down, select the new 'Developer options' button
Enable 'USB debugging' (press OK to confirm)
On Ubuntu:
Install ADB: sudo apt install adb
Plug your tablet into your PC via USB
Start ADB and check your device is connected: adb devices (if more than one device is listed, unplug your second android phone/tablet
You may need to approve the connection on your tablet
Run ADB shell: adb shell
Remove stock apps (bloatware)
In ADB shell (see above):
List the apps installed: pm list packages
Removing some apps will cause your tablet to brick (fixed by doing a factory reset from the recovery menu), so be careful
Search APK Mirror for the package name if you don't know what app you're looking at
To uninstall an app from your user but keep it on the device: pm uninstall -k --user 0 <packagename>
Reboot the device to ensure it can boot successfully: reboot
Reply below with the apps you removed and whether it was successful / safe
Reinstall that app: cmd package install-existing <package name> (or do a factory reset if it failed)
Completely remove the app and reclaim the space if you're certain it can be removed safely: pm uninstall <packagename>
Reboot the device to ensure it can boot successfully: reboot
Note: Some apps reinstall when you reboot.
Apps that might be safe to remove - Please reply with updates
Package nameApp nameSafe to remove?com.samsung.android.video
Samsung video playerYescom.samsung.android.app.dofviewer
com.samsung.android.app.siofviewer
Samsung live focus?
com.samsung.android.app.dressroom
Samsung wallpapers?
com.sec.android.widgetapp.webmanualSamsung user manualYescom.samsung.android.allshare.service.mediashareSamsung nearby service?com.samsung.android.app.clockpackSamsung clock style?com.google.android.apps.youtube.musicYoutube musicYescom.sec.android.app.bluetoothtestSamsung bluetooth test?
com.samsung.app.newtrimSamsung video trimmer?com.samsung.android.app.shareliveSamsung quick share?
com.samsung.android.scloudSamsung cloud?
com.samsung.android.stickercenterSamsung sticker center?
com.android.chromeGoogle chrome?com.google.android.apps.mapsGoogle maps?
com.google.android.apps.docsGoogle docs?
com.sec.android.gallery3dSamsung gallery?com.google.android.apps.tachyonGoogle DuoYescom.sec.android.app.soundaliveSamsung soundalive?com.microsoft.skydriveMicrosoft onedriveYescom.netflix.mediaclient
com.netflix.partner.activationNetflixYescom.google.android.youtubeYoutubeYescom.google.android.videosGoogle play movies and tvYes
Enable apps to SD
In ADB shell (see above):
List disks: sm list-disks
Partition the disk to be used entirely for apps to SD: sm parition <DISK> private
Partition a percentage of the disk to be used for apps to SD: sm partition <DISK> mixed <number>
Reboot: reboot
Open the 'Settings' app and and select 'Apps'
Select an app
Tap 'Storage'
Tap 'Change' to move it to the SD card (if the app supports this)
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I've tried enable apps to sd . I've done everything as above and all seems to work but I still can't transfer any apps to sd card .
Johnseventythree said:
I've tried enable apps to sd . I've done everything as above and all seems to work but I still can't transfer any apps to sd card .
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Yep, same. I split the card 50/50. After a reboot, the actual card even showed as only half the size. But there was just no button at all in any app´s storage settings. And I know what to look for! Because my thine actually has that exact button. To me this looks like Samsung just flat out disabled the feature.
I just hope someone comes up with an answer to samsungs mess up as the tablet is good . Would rooting the tablet make it so I could save apps to the sd card .
I did this on my Windows laptop. ADB wouldn't recognize the tablet until I downloaded the drivers from Samsung and installed them. I hadn't had to install anything other than the Google drivers until now.
grabber5.0 said:
I did this on my Windows laptop. ADB wouldn't recognize the tablet until I downloaded the drivers from Samsung and installed them. I hadn't had to install anything other than the Google drivers until now.
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Oh rite could you possibly post a link to the drivers please. When I open ADB it shows the serial number of my table so I just thought all was OK but maybe installing the official drivers from samsung will solve this issue . Thanks mate .
Johnseventythree said:
Oh rite could you possibly post a link to the drivers please. When I open ADB it shows the serial number of my table so I just thought all was OK but maybe installing the official drivers from samsung will solve this issue . Thanks mate .
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Here is the link for the Samsung USB drivers: https://developer.samsung.com/mobile/android-usb-driver.html
Without the drivers, ADB does not show the device at all, so I think you're fine.
grabber5.0 said:
Here is the link for the Samsung USB drivers: https://developer.samsung.com/mobile/android-usb-driver.html
Without the drivers, ADB does not show the device at all, so I think you're fine.
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Oh right well I've done everything it says and nothing has changed I still don't have the option to save apps to memory card . I'll try the drivers and thankyou for the link . Why samsung has done this is beyond me ..
lukyjay said:
Hi
Since no one reads this bit of the OP, let's get to it. Credit to Cloudxddd for posting the sd card fix in another thread.
Enable ADB shell
On your Tablet:
Open the settings app
Scroll down to 'About tablet'
Select 'Software information'
Continuously tap on 'Build number' over and over until at the bottom of the screen you see a toast saying "Developer mode has been enabled"
Go back to the main settings page and scroll down, select the new 'Developer options' button
Enable 'USB debugging' (press OK to confirm)
On Ubuntu:
Install ADB: sudo apt install adb
Plug your tablet into your PC via USB
Start ADB and check your device is connected: adb devices (if more than one device is listed, unplug your second android phone/tablet
You may need to approve the connection on your tablet
Run ADB shell: adb shell
Remove stock apps (bloatware)
In ADB shell (see above):
List the apps installed: pm list packages
Removing some apps will cause your tablet to brick (fixed by doing a factory reset from the recovery menu), so be careful
Search APK Mirror for the package name if you don't know what app you're looking at
To uninstall an app from your user but keep it on the device: pm uninstall -k --user 0 <packagename>
Reboot the device to ensure it can boot successfully: reboot
Reply below with the apps you removed and whether it was successful / safe
Reinstall that app: cmd package install-existing <package name> (or do a factory reset if it failed)
Completely remove the app and reclaim the space if you're certain it can be removed safely: pm uninstall <packagename>
Reboot the device to ensure it can boot successfully: reboot
Note: Some apps reinstall when you reboot.
Apps that might be safe to remove - Please reply with updates
Package nameApp nameSafe to remove?com.samsung.android.video
Samsung video playerYescom.samsung.android.app.dofviewer
com.samsung.android.app.siofviewer
Samsung live focus?
com.samsung.android.app.dressroom
Samsung wallpapers?
com.sec.android.widgetapp.webmanualSamsung user manualYescom.samsung.android.allshare.service.mediashareSamsung nearby service?com.samsung.android.app.clockpackSamsung clock style?com.google.android.apps.youtube.musicYoutube musicYescom.sec.android.app.bluetoothtestSamsung bluetooth test?
com.samsung.app.newtrimSamsung video trimmer?com.samsung.android.app.shareliveSamsung quick share?
com.samsung.android.scloudSamsung cloud?
com.samsung.android.stickercenterSamsung sticker center?
com.android.chromeGoogle chrome?com.google.android.apps.mapsGoogle maps?
com.google.android.apps.docsGoogle docs?
com.sec.android.gallery3dSamsung gallery?com.google.android.apps.tachyonGoogle DuoYescom.sec.android.app.soundaliveSamsung soundalive?com.microsoft.skydriveMicrosoft onedriveYescom.netflix.mediaclient
com.netflix.partner.activationNetflixYescom.google.android.youtubeYoutubeYescom.google.android.videosGoogle play movies and tvYes
Enable apps to SD
In ADB shell (see above):
List disks: sm list-disks
Partition the disk to be used entirely for apps to SD: sm parition <DISK> private
Partition a percentage of the disk to be used for apps to SD: sm partition <DISK> mixed <number>
Reboot: reboot
Open the 'Settings' app and and select 'Apps'
Select an app
Tap 'Storage'
Tap 'Change' to move it to the SD card (if the app supports this)
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Click to collapse
Brilliant! I almost quit initially but then realized you spelled partition wrong.
List disks: sm list-disks
Partition the disk to be used entirely for apps to SD: sm parition <DISK> private
Partition a percentage of the disk to be used for apps to SD: sm partition <DISK> mixed <number>
But after that it still didn’t work. But I heard Rona cheering me on. Dug into the crates of Google and found this and it worked! I used AppMgr III to move the apps. I was able to move Amazon successfully.
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Brilliant! I almost quit initially but then realized you spelled partition wrong.
List disks: sm list-disks
Partition the disk to be used entirely for apps to SD: sm parition <DISK> private
Partition a percentage of the disk to be used for apps to SD: sm partition <DISK> mixed <number>
But after that it still didn’t work. But I heard Rona cheering me on. Dug into the crates of Google and found this and it worked! I used AppMgr III to move the apps. I was able to move Amazon successfully.
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mydjtl said:
Brilliant! I almost quit initially but then realized you spelled partition wrong.
List disks: sm list-disks
Partition the disk to be used entirely for apps to SD: sm parition <DISK> private
Partition a percentage of the disk to be used for apps to SD: sm partition <DISK> mixed <number>
But after that it still didn’t work. But I heard Rona cheering me on. Dug into the crates of Google and found this and it worked! I used AppMgr III to move the apps. I was able to move Amazon successfully.
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Amazing it worked flawlessly thankyou so much my daughters tablet has space again and she's not lost any of her apps . Respect to ya ....
mydjtl said:
Brilliant! I almost quit initially but then realized you spelled partition wrong.
List disks: sm list-disks
Partition the disk to be used entirely for apps to SD: sm parition <DISK> private
Partition a percentage of the disk to be used for apps to SD: sm partition <DISK> mixed <number>
But after that it still didn’t work. But I heard Rona cheering me on. Dug into the crates of Google and found this and it worked! I used AppMgr III to move the apps. I was able to move Amazon successfully.
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I followed these steps, and everything seems to work. Only some apps can be moved to the SD card, but that's not surprising.
However, after rebooting, Android decides that the app data is corrupted, and forces me into safe mode, from which a factory reset is the only solution.
So this only works for me if I never reset or power off the device.
Have to say, I'm never buying Samsung again. I've just had so many issues with this device. Even trivial stuff, like not being able to connect to Wifi via WPS when setting up the device (or when doing a factory reset)
After rebooting, I the tablet doesn't restart - it boots into Android Recovery, and the rescue summary shows I get NullPointerException: Attempt to invoke virtual method WindowManagerService.detectSafeMode() on a null object reference.
according to me, this method doesn't seem to work. i've got a 64gb microsd, followed the steps as indicated, after reboot the sd card shows up as "corrupted" and everytime a format is needed. unfortunately, moving apps to sd seems to be not possible. such a shame since the tab s7 can do it and this one not. hope that with android 11 update (if ever there will be) they enable this feature.
kitamurt said:
according to me, this method doesn't seem to work. i've got a 64gb microsd, followed the steps as indicated, after reboot the sd card shows up as "corrupted" and everytime a format is needed. unfortunately, moving apps to sd seems to be not possible. such a shame since the tab s7 can do it and this one not. hope that with android 11 update (if ever there will be) they enable this feature.
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for me it works !
did you understand how adoptable storage works ??? no, then read this!
'adoptable-storage' tag wiki
Q&A for enthusiasts and power users of the Android operating system
android.stackexchange.com
i did the following and it works for me:
1. format your inserted SD-Card in the Tab A7 and dismount the SD-card after formatting
2. enable USB-debugging and connect with adb console to Tab A7
3. enter the following commands
Code:
adb shell
sm list-disks adoptable
i got the result
Code:
disk:179,32
my SD-card is 128GB size and i want 32GB (25% of total SD-Card)
for use as internal adopted storage
therefore i want 96GB (75% of total SD-Card) as external SD-card
to do this use the following commands (as adviced in posting #12)
Code:
sm set-force-adoptable true
sm partition disk:179,32 mixed 75
sm set-force-adoptable false
then i rebooted my Tab A7 and mounted the external SD-card (which shows 86,9GB)
the internal storage shows two items
1. internal storage 32GB
2. SD-Card adopted storage ( it doesnt tell you the adopted storage size but
it says 100GB used out of 128GB) which means 28GB are free for further usage,
at this point i have moved already all apps which are moveable to external storage.
i use the app "AppMgr III" as App 2 sd - utility
there are no errors or other problems after rebooting or during normal use.
it just works
hth
tiwag
tiwag said:
for me it works !
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i did the following and it works for me:
1. format your inserted SD-Card in the Tab A7 and dismount the SD-card after formatting
2. enable USB-debugging and connect with adb console to Tab A7
3. enter the following commands
Code:
adb shell
sm list-disks adoptable
i got the result
Code:
disk:179,32
my SD-card is 128GB size and i want 32GB (25% of total SD-Card)
for use as internal adopted storage
therefore i want 96GB (75% of total SD-Card) as external SD-card
to do this use the following commands (as adviced in posting #12)
Code:
sm set-force-adoptable true
sm partition disk:179,32 mixed 75
sm set-force-adoptable false
then i rebooted my Tab A7 and mounted the external SD-card (which shows 86,9GB)
the internal storage shows two items
1. internal storage 32GB
2. SD-Card adopted storage ( it doesnt tell you the adopted storage size but
it says 100GB used out of 128GB) which means 28GB are free for further usage,
at this point i have moved already all apps which are moveable to external storage.
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i use the app "AppMgr III" as App 2 sd - utility
there are no errors or other problems after rebooting or during normal use.
it just works
hth
tiwag
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thx, found out that the sd card was not working correctly. tried with another one and worked flawlessly!
update: the method seems to be very unstable, if compared to app installed on internal memory. anytime i try to run an app, it's ok for 10-15 minutes, then suddenly blocks and reboots. this happens everytime and once rebooted, it will show that apps are not installed on ext sdcard; temporary fix when rebooted again, but it's very bothering.
FYI those methods work but are limited as you can't move certain apps or can't move their data sometimes.
If you're looking for even more space, I'd recommend App2sd (by Vicky Bonick, NOT the appMgr iii automatisation thing). You'll have to format your sd card with two partitions :
- one FAT32, that will be used as a "standard" sd card, visible by the device and all
- one F2FS, that will be used to link apps to sd card and will be invisible to most of the apps.
when asked to provide su.dpost-fs-data.d/service.d adress I used :
Code:
/data/adb/service.d
But, yes it requires root access. I'm still giving it a try but so far this is the only method that I've managed to move stuff like Genshin impact and its 8GB of data that somewhat disappear into thin air using other methods.
EDIT : after messing around for a few hours. This method is still not perfect ... I have troubles moving some obb files with it. But it's still worth a shot
tiwag said:
for me it works !
there are no errors or other problems after rebooting or during normal use.
it just works
hth
tiwag
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Thanks, followed your guide and initially it worked correctly.
I also rebooted the table and it still worked.
However now (after a shutdown) the SD card is recognized as corrupt / damaged (translated).
It is still part of the adoptable storage.
I earlier reported it didn't work anymore after a reboot.
However checking a few days later it works again.
I guess it ran out of battery and rebooted.....
Thanks.
It works great on my SM-T500. I was able to use my 64GB SD Card as Device Storage. I was able to move Asphalt 8 game from Internal Storage to SD Card