So I have a partitioned (ex2) sd card and I am moving to a new rom (froyobread). I want to start all over from scratch. But when I installed the rom, I noticed that all my apps are still installed. How can I format my phone so that everything (apps, settings, accounts) is gone?
U can format the ext2 with minitool partition wizard (windows app) o simplily use the ext format of clock work mod (partition -> format ext)
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Thanks, man. I had completely forgotten about Minitool Partition Wizard (which I had originally used to create the partition)!
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So I recently got the "almost out of space" notification and I realized that it says that I only have 2.7 gb total for my sd card (4 gb card). I remembered way back when i formatted a ext3 partition to it for apps2sd, but that was when i was running an older version of Fresh. I have since switched to CM6, and as best I can tell its not installing apps to that partition.
Gparted is saying theres only one partition available (2.7 gb), and is calling it unallocated space. Im not really keen on how android uses different partitions, so i had a few questions:
1. Can i backup all files on the card to my comp, format the card, then copy them back without losing any data/ apps?
2. Should i format it all as one partition (and if so what filesystem)?
3. Would formatting the card with a partition for swap benefit me at all?
Great question! I'd like to know too.
cerialphreak said:
So I recently got the "almost out of space" notification and I realized that it says that I only have 2.7 gb total for my sd card (4 gb card). I remembered way back when i formatted a ext3 partition to it for apps2sd, but that was when i was running an older version of Fresh. I have since switched to CM6, and as best I can tell its not installing apps to that partition.
Gparted is saying theres only one partition available (2.7 gb), and is calling it unallocated space. Im not really keen on how android uses different partitions, so i had a few questions:
1. Can i backup all files on the card to my comp, format the card, then copy them back without losing any data/ apps?
2. Should i format it all as one partition (and if so what filesystem)?
3. Would formatting the card with a partition for swap benefit me at all?
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Are you talking about the internal memory is getting low notification in the status bar? If so, that is not your SD, it's internal memory. Check in settings/storage and see what it says. I think the warning comes up if you go below 20-25mb.
Also, CM6-7 roms do not come with a2sd/firerats/data2ext/etc. You would need to do that seperately if you want.
The notification was from the card, and I dunno what its called, but when I check an app in the apps management setting theres an option to move to phone/sd card.
I just found out that deleting dal vik cache via root explorer. It empties about 60 mb of internal memory ...
Is it possible to direct the cache to sd....
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Is there anyone who can atleast reply
Krishna parmar said:
Is there anyone who can atleast reply
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ya that's corrects dalvik cache use about 60-70 mb of internal memory and you can move the cache to sd by a2sd script but to use it you have to partition your sd card
So what partition should I use??
I tried using cwm to partition now it show s only 7 gb when my card is 8 gb how do I bring it back it also does not shows on pc that there are any other partition via mini partition tool...
Help me
Atleast tell me what partition should I make and answer the previous question...
well mine was having 65mb so i cleaned it up...i hope i haven't done anything stupid by deleting all files in that folder
Krishna parmar said:
So what partition should I use??
I tried using cwm to partition now it show s only 7 gb when my card is 8 gb how do I bring it back it also does not shows on pc that there are any other partition via mini partition tool...
Help me
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that is because u did a partition of 1gb sd-ext which is a linux partition and will not be shown on windows.
so now u have,
7gb fat partition and
1gb sd-ext : use DTa2sd or any other script to move that dalvik-cache here if u feels it is necessary.
Hei can i use this script on stock rom...
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No, but you can use this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1398797
HAimn thanks
M grateful for ur suport
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ya that's corrects dalvik cache use about 60-70 mb of internal memory and you can move the cache to sd by a2sd script but to use it you have to partition your sd card
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Ok you can do
1) First partition your SD card by Gparted http://gparted.sourceforge.net/livecd.php and burn to cd
2) make partition ext2 or ext3 (not FAT) to your SD card and insert
3) Download link2SD application from market
4) Link2SD will detect partition
5) select partition and reboot
6) Now link2SD shows all apps and that helps to move dalvik cache and data to sd card partition, and u will be able to free internal memory
7) Remember, those apps currently installed in SD card need to be moved to phone first then Data and dalvik cache need to be linked to SD card
after linking Cache and data to SD card reboot your phone
link2sd
sagarda7 said:
Ok you can do
1) First partition your SD card
2) make partition ext2 or ext3 (not FAT) to your SD card and insert
3) Download link2SD application from market
4) Link2SD will detect partition
5) select partition and reboot
6) Now link2SD shows all apps and that helps to move dalvik cache and data to sd card partition, and u will be able to free internal memory
7) Remember, those apps currently installed in SD card need to be moved to phone first then Data and dalvik cache need to be linked to SD card
after linking Cache and data to SD card reboot your phone
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link2sd recognizes and uses FAT32 partition as well.
I tried to make a EXT4 partition on my SD card to use it for A2SD. I used MiniTool Partition Wizard, it went well. But after I restarted the phone, nor the MiniTool Partition Wizard, nor the Windows Disk Management can't see the EXT4 partition. I just lost ~200MB of space from my 2GB card. Is there a way to repair this or can I think about buying a new SD card?
Also, in CWM recovery everything associated with EXT partitions gives me errors.
ROM: Prime HD 5.0
Kernel: nAa-11
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L.E.:
Problem solved. Partition SD in the advanced menu of recovery.
Try running these commands in the terminal (the EXT partition will be formated):
Code:
su
a2sd formatext
If you get an error, you will need to use GParted (a Linux partition tool) to create correctly the EXT partition.
EDIT: Gparted also can recover your "lost space" if you wish.
Hi
I partition my SD card in nAa-11 recovery (256 SWAP and 768 EXT, 7 GB free), and now I can't restore it to his original condition - 8GB. Windows didn't see 8GB, just 7GB and I can format it, but it always shows 7GB as the total available space.
Any ideas, guys? I have to remount dis partitions in terminal emulator, or what?
You need to use a Partition Tool that supports Linux partitions, like GParted.
EDIT: A more easy way is repartitioning your SD from Recovery, setting SWAP and EXT to 0.
Use SDFormatter V3.1 and make sure you select format size adjustment ON option. A quick format should be ok.
https://www.sdcard.org/downloads/formatter_3/
jahlovePL said:
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I partition my SD card in nAa-11 recovery (256 SWAP and 768 EXT, 7 GB free), and now I can't restore it to his original condition - 8GB. Windows didn't see 8GB, just 7GB and I can format it, but it always shows 7GB as the total available space.
Any ideas, guys? I have to remount dis partitions in terminal emulator, or what?
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use your android fone to format sd card.. in settings go to sd card and phone storage settings then unmount your sd card and then format it.. after formatting mount it back and now your partiotion was gone you can now see your 8 gb storage
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try to mount your sdcard to your computer using a card reader, then re-format with GParted (if you're using Linux) or Mini Tool Partition Wizard (if you're using Windows)
Not sure if this is the right place to ask this question, but:
I partitioned my memory card into 2 so I could install apps to sd card using Link2sd. The first partition where all the data was being saved got corrupted and had to be formated. In the process I have lost all the data that came on it originally. I have tried using the Android File Recovery, it does recovers all the files, but the directory structure is lost.
Is there any way I could get the data back that was there originally?
The partitions on card are in Fat32 format.
Guyz,
Seriously bugged with this low internal memory. pls tell me step by step method how to partition my memory card to two n store apps.
I had previously read a thread from XDA developer only and followed steps which made my SD card damaged.
What i did was
1. Backed up SD card contents to PC
2. Downloaded link2sd app to phone.
3. Downloaded root file to phone.
4. Removed SD card and using mini tool s/w made 2nd partition and made it primary and other as logical (Partition was created using FAT32 - 4gb card)
5. Inserted SD card back to phone to copy roof file and link apps to SD card using linktoSD app. But 1ce i inserted SD card it showed memory card crashed.
So pls tell me detailed steps to make it possible. pls pls.. will be a big help.
ADMIN pls help me out by directing to detailed steps.
Regards
Arun
Arun, do the following:
Using Mini tool
Partition 1 will be FAT32 as Primary (For storing your media files)
Partition 2 will be ext3 as Primary (For storing your apps)
Remember, Both partition will be PRIMARY. (None of them will be Logical)
Additional note: Use a card reader, don't go for USB mount.
That should be it.
Q: May I know which ROM are you using with Link2SD?
Use CWM recovery to partition sd card.
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Use any partition tools other than the windows native one, basically any that can format your second partition to ext3 or ext 4. Fat32 actually works but not recommended. You should plug in your SD card directly into the computer either by using a card reader or a SD card slot. That will then allow you to partition correctly.
There should be 2 partitions, both primary partitions, make sure that you backup your data before doing any partitioning. Windows will only recognise the first primary partition and mount it. So preferably you should have your data partition in front, and the second partition for your applications. The size of your second partition should be around 512mb.
Once you are done, reboot your phone and launch Link2SD, it should prompt you to ask for the filesystem of your second partition, select accordingly. Then it will begin mounting the scripts, followed by requesting to reboot. After a reboot, open up Link2SD and check the memory status, you should have additional sdext listed there.
Start moving your apps by creating link.
Note: make sure that you have rooted your phone correctly