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I partition my sd-card using CWM and I go to my root directory and I can't see any sd-ext file. I'm on stock rom. Help me please
RayQ1223 said:
I partition my sd-card using CWM and I go to my root directory and I can't see any sd-ext file. I'm on stock rom. Help me please
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have u used Root Explorer it wud show..
avrox said:
have u used Root Explorer it wud show..
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Yes I tried. I doesn't show sd-ext file. I'm from cm7.2 and I go back to stock because cm giving me a lot of problem like not receiving any SMS.when inwas on cm it shows me SD-ext but now It doesn't. I'm trying to go to andro-I'd v3.3.1
after installing the script it may show /sd-ext also some scripts mount it in /data/sd-ext
so be sure check there also
dheeraj (dhlalit11) said:
after installing the script it may show /sd-ext also some scripts mount it in /data/sd-ext
so be sure check there also
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I don't quite understand what script are you talking about. Is it the one in the CWM. Anyway can I ask how to move app or dalvik cache to SD-ext? I tried moving apps from data/app to sd-ext/app/ and all my apps doesnt work? I think I need the S2E app but I don't think andro-Id can download it. I checked yagya's blog and it says I got to flash it in CWM and someone says that it's not working. Is there other ways to move it?
as you are a beginner you should use link2sd app it will automatically install script and after a reboot you will be able to move the apps to that partition
or read more about dark tremor a2sd script
dheeraj (dhlalit11) said:
as you are a beginner you should use link2sd app it will automatically install script and after a reboot you will be able to move the apps to that partition
or read more about dark tremor a2sd script
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I've tried using the link to SD and thay ask me what is my SD-card second partition
Help me please quick
RayQ1223 said:
I've tried using the link to SD and thay ask me what is my SD-card second partition
Help me please quick
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what did u select in CWM ext3 or ext4 ???
It did not ask me to select anything. It just say 100+mb 200+mb and others. And i already selected ext4 and i linked all the apps i want but it still doesn't free space at the internal memory. Is this how im suppos to move the apps?
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and what you selected you should have selected atleast 1gb ext4 space
I selected 100mb cause my sdcard space is only 2gb
And i say this sdext2 file in my data/
So should i choose ext2 on link2sd?
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you should buy a bigger sdcard 100 MB space is like nothing even the internal memory is around 178 MB
and it should not be sd-ext 2 it should be 3 or 4
I've been trying to use link2sd but this error "mount script cannot be created. mount:Invalid argument". Other forums give fixes but they are bit vague as to what to do. I need a step by step fix. Please help
You need a partitioned sd card, have you tried other mount formats (fat32, ext2, ext3)?
What rom, kernel and scripts are you running?
Initially I used mini tool to partioned the sd card and all the formats didn't work. so i used cwm to partion the sd card partioning worked but link2sd is won't. Kernel:[email protected]#1
Rom:S5830XWKP7. I haven't an idea about the scripts though. how do i find that?
What is your rom because some roms aren't compatible with this script, but you can install the script !
I'm using a stock rom:S5830XWKP7
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Link2sd might give trouble in stock roms if the partition is in ext3 or ext4. Cwm makes an ext3 format pqrtition.
With minitool, make the partition in fat32 format, both partitions as primary, and try link2sd with fat32 and ext2 mount scripts to see if one of them mounts succesfully.
If you already tried this and didn't work, i dunno whats wrong, sorry i couldn't help.
Other solutions would be to flash a custom kernel with init.d support (such as cf-root or battery extender) these support all partition formats and give access to other methods of moving apps to the partition (s2e, int2ext script, amarullz, etc)
dxppxd said:
Link2sd might give trouble in stock roms if the partition is in ext3 or ext4. Cwm makes an ext3 format pqrtition.
With minitool, make the partition in fat32 format, both partitions as primary, and try link2sd with fat32 and ext2 mount scripts to see if one of them mounts succesfully.
If you already tried this and didn't work, i dunno whats wrong, sorry i couldn't help.
Other solutions would be to flash a custom kernel with init.d support (such as cf-root or battery extender) these support all partition formats and give access to other methods of moving apps to the partition (s2e, int2ext script, amarullz, etc)
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I had the same problems and I tried switching around the formats too.
One thing that did work for me, twice, was to completely format the card and recreate both the partitions on the SD card each time whenever I flashed a new ROM and was going to use Link2SD or S2E. And I used FAT32 for the Link2SD partition. Formatting only the second partition always gave me the mount error.
Hope this helps!
Not all Aces are equal. I don't know the difference, but I had 2 Aces, the ROM info shows same version of software. On one (older one) EXT3 worked, on the newer one it didn't and I had to use FAT32. Strange. I also noticed one Ace (newer one) is a bit THINNER! Same rooting worked for both Aces...
Partioning both as fat32 doesnt work as the phone reads the card as damaged
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Why don't you just use the move to SD card function in Settings > Applications > Manage Applications?
That works however the phone internal memory isnt increased and apps are still part on internal memory
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sjg2797 said:
That works however the phone internal memory isnt increased and apps are still part on internal memory
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That's how Link2SD works. Internal memory is still the same, and application data isn't moved to the SD card.
The actual app file, dalvik cache and library files are moved to the SD card.
If you go to the application management system option, you'll see applications are still taking all the memory space they're supposed to take. Well, that's what the phone thinks, but they're actually not.
Of course, all of this and more is included in the official [url="http://www.link2sd.info/faq]Link2SD FAQ[/url], but then again, everyone knows FAQs are not supposed to be read, and I won't be bugging you more about this subject because I too didn't read the FAQ at first, and once asked similar questions.
Darkcloud4491 said:
Why don't you just use the move to SD card function in Settings > Applications > Manage Applications?
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Perhaps the op actually wants to move whole apps to the SD and not leave massive chunks still in /data partition? Or maybe that doesnt provide enough space?
Use cronmod script its a flashable zip you mount/data and mount/system that's it done just search cronmod and you will find what you need
my ace is 'ACE'
invalid argument
both of my partitions are fat32, but i had to select ext4 in link2sd to get it to mount. is this a normal fix? or is it not going to function properly?
is it possible to use an sd card to increase /data and /system? cuz even with link2sd i keep running out of internal space, and ive only got 18 mb free in system. my link2sd is set to install to external and autolink.
im using this rom: 【ROM】【=CM10=】【=Aroma=】| ★★ Optimus Prime v1.8 ★★ | 16-04-2013 | 《 Reborn © ✌ 》
Solution of the problem mount script error
NOW I AM GONNA TELL U ABOUT THE MOST MAJOR PROBLEM
WHICH IS A SIILY MESSAGE BOX APPEARS TELLING YOU THAT
(MOUNT SCRIPT CAN NOT BE CREATED. MOUNT: INVALID
ARGUMENT)
BUT HERE IS THE REAL ERROR THAT CAUSED THE MESSAGE BOX
AND IT IS THAT THE PARTITIONS PASS IS WRONGLY CREATED
AND HERE HOW CAN IT BE FIXED U R GONNA OPEN APARTED AND
RECREATE THE PARTITIONS THEN GO TO THE CONFIGURATION PART
AND CHANGE THE DETECTED DEVICE FROM (MMCBLK0)
TO(USBDISK) THEN AUTOMATICALLY THE PATH SHOULD BE
CHANGED FROM (/DEV/BLOCK/MMCBLK0) TO (/DEV/BLOCK/SDA)
AND SURELY YOUR PROBLEM SHOULD BE SOLVED
THEN OPEN THE LINK2SD THERE SHOULD BE A MESSEGE APPEARED
SAYING
AND IF NOT YOU SHALL GO TO THE OPTIONS AND
CHOOSE (RECREATE NEW LINK SCRIPTS) CHOOSE THE PARTITION S
SYSTEM AND HERE IT IS YOU JUST GOT YOURSELF A SUCCESSFUL
LINKING
If IT DIDN T WORK THEN YOU R GONNA HAVE TO FULLYSHUTDOWN
YOUR MOBILE THEN REBOOT
AND I ASURE U IT IS GONNA WORK
:good:
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Expatiate
John Risky said:
NOW I AM GONNA TELL U ABOUT THE MOST MAJOR PROBLEM
WHICH IS A SIILY MESSAGE BOX APPEARS TELLING YOU THAT
(MOUNT SCRIPT CAN NOT BE CREATED. MOUNT: INVALID
ARGUMENT)
BUT HERE IS THE REAL ERROR THAT CAUSED THE MESSAGE BOX
AND IT IS THAT THE PARTITIONS PASS IS WRONGLY CREATED
AND HERE HOW CAN IT BE FIXED U R GONNA OPEN APARTED AND
RECREATE THE PARTITIONS THEN GO TO THE CONFIGURATION PART
AND CHANGE THE DETECTED DEVICE FROM (MMCBLK0)
TO(USBDISK) THEN AUTOMATICALLY THE PATH SHOULD BE
CHANGED FROM (/DEV/BLOCK/MMCBLK0) TO (/DEV/BLOCK/SDA)
AND SURELY YOUR PROBLEM SHOULD BE SOLVED
THEN OPEN THE LINK2SD THERE SHOULD BE A MESSEGE APPEARED
SAYING
AND IF NOT YOU SHALL GO TO THE OPTIONS AND
CHOOSE (RECREATE NEW LINK SCRIPTS) CHOOSE THE PARTITION S
SYSTEM AND HERE IT IS YOU JUST GOT YOURSELF A SUCCESSFUL
LINKING
If IT DIDN T WORK THEN YOU R GONNA HAVE TO FULLYSHUTDOWN
YOUR MOBILE THEN REBOOT
AND I ASURE U IT IS GONNA WORK
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Can you please be a bit more detailed seeing as you have not expressed yourself adequately to be of assistance. kindly try enumerating the points instead of lumping them.
1.PARTITIONS PASS IS WRONGLY CREATED ..... i believe you mean path please come again and where is this partition part so i can reconfigure it.
sjg2797 said:
I've been trying to use link2sd but this error "mount script cannot be created. mount:Invalid argument". Other forums give fixes but they are bit vague as to what to do. I need a step by step fix. Please help
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Have you partitioned your sd card to ext2/ext3/ext4? If it's ext2 then make sure you select ext2 in link2sd. Your phone has to be rooted.
john risky said:
now i am gonna tell u about the most major problem
which is a siily message box appears telling you that
(mount script can not be created. Mount: Invalid
argument)
but here is the real error that caused the message box
and it is that the partitions pass is wrongly created
and here how can it be fixed u r gonna open aparted and
recreate the partitions then go to the configuration part
and change the detected device from (mmcblk0)
to(usbdisk) then automatically the path should be
changed from (/dev/block/mmcblk0) to (/dev/block/sda)
and surely your problem should be solved
then open the link2sd there should be a messege appeared
saying
and if not you shall go to the options and
choose (recreate new link scripts) choose the partition s
system and here it is you just got yourself a successful
linking
if it didn t work then you r gonna have to fullyshutdown
your mobile then reboot
and i asure u it is gonna work
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could you please elaborate it...
worked for me on my moto e
same problem solved by making the partition as primary partition ..try it
Many people have it but those who don't, need it badly
Very Big Thanks to Fire rat for sharing his knowledge with us
Here is his thread:-
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=679572
What does it do?
If you have any second partition of SD Card
(ext2, ext3, ext4), it makes a directory SD-EXT in the root of mobile and mounts it at every boot.
NOTE: It is not a script for moving any Data or App from Internal memory to EXT Partition, it just creates that directory.
Its for those who are not using(or even using) any script for moving data to next partition and want to just make a prominent directory of SD-EXT.
For eg, if someone is using Link2SD, then the second partition is mounted as /data/sdext2 and not as /sd-ext
So they can't, well, do a lot of things.
Required:-
*Custom ROM with init.d support
*Busybox(not sure if compulsary, but it would be better to have it)
*Root Explorer
*Patience
*Mind
Method:-
1. Download the file in the attachment. Extract it.
2. Go to Root Explorer.
3. Copy the file (03mountsd) you just downloaded.
4. Go to /system/etc/init.d (There is also a shortcut- /etc in root of phone, both are same, NO PROBLEM)
5. Select Mount as R/W.
6. Make backup of your 03mountsd(some files for mounting SD Card may be different from 03mountsd, so you have to use common sense and choose the script which is used for mounting SD Card) [In special condition, there may be no script for mount the SD Card Partition, if so, skip thus step]
7. Paste the downloaded file in there.
8. Set Permissions. Every block must be ticked
Tick means X here
Read Write Execute
...X........X..........X......
...X........X..........X......
...X........X..........X......
9. Reboot
If correctly and successfully done, you will see SD-EXT directory in root of your phone after reboot
If it is not seen, reboot your phone
If again, check again if you had pasted it properly
If again, Download SManagerAds
Select to browse as root
Browse to /system/etc/init.d
And click on 03mountsd and click on (android skull with crossbones)[Root] icon and (blue gear)[Boot] icon and click save and Reboot.
Download
View attachment SD-EXT.zip
Regards
IamAreebJamal
Hmm good post but corn mode script solves this all .
If i helped you there is a tiny button in lower left side (thanks) click it
debsattam said:
Hmm good post but corn mode script solves this all .
If i helped you there is a tiny button in lower left side (thanks) click it
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Cronmod doesn't work for me and many other users
And also for those who don't want to use scripts for transferring the data
i think this is the same method that i use and lost my IMEI number
marchellei said:
i think this is the same method that i use and lost my IMEI number
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No; I am using it and I have IMEI
iamareebjamal said:
No; I am using it and I have IMEI
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is this better than cronmod?
marchellei said:
is this better than cronmod?
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I told you bro that it does not move any apk or data to sd-ext
This looks like it might solve a problem for me because I'm running both Titanium Backup and Link2SD and wanted to use TB to move app data to my ext2 partition.
Unfortunately I'm still using a stock ROM, so there isn't an init.d available to modify. However, I am using SManagerAds to run a V6 Supercharger script at boot. Does the 03mountsd script need to be in init.d?
Updated
Can anyone explain. ME the 6th step
And where can I find 03mountsd????
Thank you
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I already have this sd- ext on my root. I am not using an scrpts. I just partioned my SD card and using Link2SD to move apps to sd
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Can anyone explain it
rahulnandwani said:
Can anyone explain it
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rahulnandwani said:
?????????????????????????
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Nobody??????
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iamareebjamal said:
Many people have it but those who don't, need it badly
Very Big Thanks to Fire rat for sharing his knowledge with us
Here is his thread:-
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=679572
What does it do?
If you have any second partition of SD Card
(ext2, ext3, ext4), it makes a directory SD-EXT in the root of mobile and mounts it at every boot.
NOTE: It is not a script for moving any Data or App from Internal memory to EXT Partition, it just creates that directory.
Its for those who are not using(or even using) any script for moving data to next partition and want to just make a prominent directory of SD-EXT.
For eg, if someone is using Link2SD, then the second partition is mounted as /data/sdext2 and not as /sd-ext
So they can't, well, do a lot of things.
Required:-
*Custom ROM with init.d support
*Busybox(not sure if compulsary, but it would be better to have it)
*Root Explorer
*Patience
*Mind
Method:-
1. Download the file in the attachment. Extract it.
2. Go to Root Explorer.
3. Copy the file (03mountsd) you just downloaded.
4. Go to /system/etc/init.d (There is also a shortcut- /etc in root of phone, both are same, NO PROBLEM)
5. Select Mount as R/W.
6. Make backup of your 03mountsd(some files for mounting SD Card may be different from 03mountsd, so you have to use common sense and choose the script which is used for mounting SD Card) [In special condition, there may be no script for mount the SD Card Partition, if so, skip thus step]
7. Paste the downloaded file in there.
8. Set Permissions. Every block must be ticked
Tick means X here
Read Write Execute
...X........X..........X......
...X........X..........X......
...X........X..........X......
9. Reboot
If correctly and successfully done, you will see SD-EXT directory in root of your phone after reboot
If it is not seen, reboot your phone
If again, check again if you had pasted it properly
If again, Download SManagerAds
Select to browse as root
Browse to /system/etc/init.d
And click on 03mountsd and click on (android skull with crossbones)[Root] icon and (blue gear)[Boot] icon and click save and Reboot.
Download
View attachment 1453784
Regards
IamAreebJamal
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Thanks dude it work's a treat on my HDC A9300 MTK6575 I had to download the .apk to get it to take but at last a striaght forward look at my partition :victory: Now if I can get TWRP to automaticly make a back it up all would be perfect. :good:
I will spread the news Thanks again.
rahulnandwani said:
Nobody??????
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Sorry bro, this thread got out from my subscribed thread
And I forgot about it
Well, the script is in SD-EXT. zip file attached below.
Could something like this work for this situation?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2227471
Mind of sharing some knowledge?
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Nobody??????
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Basicly, for what I read in the script, it's for mounting the sd-ext partition with appropriate permissions, now what I don't really get is, why would I need that?
Compatibility issues with certain apps?
El_Dark said:
Basicly, for what I read in the script, it's for mounting the sd-ext partition with appropriate permissions, now what I don't really get is, why would I need that?
Compatibility issues with certain apps?
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I wanted just my sd-ext partition to be present at every boot
At that time, no data2sd or cronmod was working for our mobile
Can u help me !!
i used ungaze script and second partion not mounting as internal memory.
After every reboot the internal memory get back to default state.
as stated in trouble shooting i remove my sd in recovery mode and mounted sd ext by reinserting the sd and it works like charm.
but it cant be done in normal sytem reboot. so anybody please help me in this issue.
Thanks in advance for your helps.
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How to changing internal memory with sdcard on samsung galaxy mini 2 :
1.Install Root Explorer.apk (Download link - http://www.4shared.com/file/oxh-EMSD)
2.You need to root your phone :
2.1 Download root.zip (Download link - https://www.dropbox.com/s/rpdtwzctlr0ny5r/Superuser-3.2-RC2-arm-signed.zip)
2.2 Copy file from link in your sdcard/internal memory
2.3 Go in recovery mode and click install zip from sd card or internal storage and install it
3.Open Root Explorer and click on Mount R/W then go in System/etc and click on vold.fstab and text viewer.
4.Find Dev_mount sdcard /storage/sdcard0 and Dev_mount sdcard /storage/sdcard1. Change sdcard0 with sdcard1.
5.Reboot system and u are rdy
Use link2sd apk..
Create partition from sd card...
Load ur link2sd apk.create mount then reboot..set automatic linking from link2sd on settings..
You ready to go
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and2nckiko said:
Use link2sd apk..
Create partition from sd card...
Load ur link2sd apk.create mount then reboot..set automatic linking from link2sd on settings..
You ready to go
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Dont work . Im with Jelly Bean 4.2.2 CM 10.1 .
Yes it does..it works on me on every diffrent jb that i flashed b4 and so on
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bek4o0 said:
Dont work . Im with Jelly Bean 4.2.2 CM 10.1 .
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You're in luck. Recently a good s2e for 4.2.2 has been developed (But the game data your talking wont be a problem, because game data is anyway saved on your sd card)
First in CWM go to Advanced>>partiton sd card>>(choose your partition size but depending on your sd card size choose a suitable value. For a 2gb Card dont choose more than 256 mb and so on)>>as for swap size if you have a card of class 6 or higher then only vreate one (for virtual RAM- you can find many guides online)
Download s2e from this link, it has a good ui for new learners so its no problem also.:laugh:
Link - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2061682
Link2sd also works without problem
Press thanks if i helped you
DeathMetal King said:
You're in luck. Recently a good s2e for 4.2.2 has been developed (But the game data your talking wont be a problem, because game data is anyway saved on your sd card)
First in CWM go to Advanced>>partiton sd card>>(choose your partition size but depending on your sd card size choose a suitable value. For a 2gb Card dont choose more than 256 mb and so on)>>as for swap size if you have a card of class 6 or higher then only vreate one (for virtual RAM- you can find many guides online)
Download s2e from this link, it has a good ui for new learners so its no problem also.:laugh:
Link - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2061682
Link2sd also works without problem
Press thanks if i helped you
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I swap memory and again game data need to be in phone memory
You can try int2ext+.. Read about int2ext+ from here..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1716124
Download fixed int2ext+ files from here (particularly for android 4.2.1+)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=37961204
it's perfect in my opinion..
vipinbp said:
You can try int2ext+.. Read about int2ext+ from here..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1716124
Download fixed int2ext+ files from here (particularly for android 4.2.1+)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=37961204
it's perfect in my opinion..
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When i go in recovery mode and click int2exit.zip , instalation abort
bek4o0 said:
When i go in recovery mode and click int2exit.zip , instalation abort
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Did u have any link2sd or s2e or any such related scripts before installing this?
You must make sure there are no such scripts in the init.d folder.
I would suggest u do a fresh partitioning of your sd card, wipe your device and freshly install the ROM and then do the procedure for installing the script as mentioned in the original thread. And i suggest you use "fixed-int2ext+ for android 4.2..1". "Int2ext" (without "+") slows down the device.
Also, make sure you mount /system, /data and /sd-ext before flashing the script. And format /sd-ext after flashing the zip
Please tell me the procedure that you followed.
Let me know and I'll provide more detailed steps if you are not able to find them in the original thread.
vipinbp said:
Did u have any link2sd or s2e or any such related scripts before installing this?
You must make sure there are no such scripts in the init.d folder.
I would suggest u do a fresh partitioning of your sd card, wipe your device and freshly install the ROM and then do the procedure for installing the script as mentioned in the original thread. And i suggest you use "fixed-int2ext+ for android 4.2..1". "Int2ext" (without "+") slows down the device.
Also, make sure you mount /system, /data and /sd-ext before flashing the script. And format /sd-ext after flashing the zip
Please tell me the procedure that you followed.
Let me know and I'll provide more detailed steps if you are not able to find them in the original thread.
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I wipe all and again dont install ((( and mount data system and sd-ext
bek4o0 said:
I wipe all and again dont install ((( and mount data system and sd-ext
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Oh Sorry dude wish i could help u better.. did u try after re-partitioning sd card ??
I guess everybody would like to expand the Ouya's internal memory. I tried the usual tools, and although DirectoryBind is working, it doesn't help much because there are no obb or data directories to be moved for Ouya games.
However, Link2SD works just fine!
Prerequisites:
Installed SuperUser on Ouya
Link2SD apk
USB drive with a 2nd primary partition formatted as ext4
There are plenty of guides that explain how to get the SuperUser apk installed, so just use the search button above.
The Link2SD apk you can install on your phone from Google Play, and copy it to some place from where you can install it on your Ouya.
Use any tool (gparted, MiniTool Partition, etc.) to create a 2nd, primary partition on your USB drive, and format it to ext4. Use the search button if you are in doubt.
Now, Link2SD does not seem to recognize that there is indeed an ext4 formatted 2nd partition on the USB drive.
To make it work you have to mount it manually (see below), or install my SDExt2Mounter for Ouya, or use the script in post #3.
Manual way:
So, insert the USB drive in Ouya, and do the following:
[in adb shell]:
su
mkdir /data/sdext2
mount -t ext4 /dev/block/vold/8\:2 /data/sdext2
exit
:victory: Now start Link2SD on the Ouya, and start using that cumbersome touchpad to move apps and data (use the Link button, as Move to SD card does not work for Ouya) to your new found storage space! There are some options in the Link2SD menu to make all future installed app be automatically moved (and linked) to the new location, but I haven't tested that one yet.
Of course things will break if you remove the USB drive from the Ouya, and if you really power down the Ouya, you have to make sure you first mount the ext4 partition before the launcher starts, or you cannot use the games!
Use SDExt2Mounter:
Make sure you have rooted your Ouya and installed busybox; you will have to reroot your Ouya after each firmware upgrade!
Install SDExt2Mounter; you will find the app in the "PLAY" menu, not in the "MAKE" menu. Yes! My first Ouya app!
Start SDExt2Mounter
Grant it PERMANTENT root access if asked
Press the (make and) mount button
Press the AutoMount on Boot button
Reboot your Ouya
After the reboot step, your Ouya will automatically mount the sdext2 partition so your games will show up in the launcher. Obviously, you only need to go through these steps once.
Start the app, grant it PERMANTENT root access, and hit the "(make and) mount button".
Changelog:
v1.2: Added Automount option to mount sdext2 on boot, so your games show up in the launcher.
v1.1: Corrected directory path; added SuperUser permission
Awesome! on the todo list.. FYI though be sure not to put your main launcher or su stuff on the linked partition.
here i have made smal script....extract it to system/etc/init.d an then install Universal Init.d
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.androguide.universal.init.d&feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsImNvbS5hbmRyb2d1aWRlLnVuaXZlcnNhbC5pbml0LmQiXQ..
Now open the app and give it su permissions and turn inti.d support on! Now all goes automatically
What happens if you start up your OUYA with the USB drive not plugged in? Would it just not show the apps? Or maybe show an error? Basically I'm wondering if there could be any complications with the OUYA if I forgot to add the HDD to the OUYA before turning it on.
JLCollier2005 said:
What happens if you start up your OUYA with the USB drive not plugged in? Would it just not show the apps? Or maybe show an error? Basically I'm wondering if there could be any complications with the OUYA if I forgot to add the HDD to the OUYA before turning it on.
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The links are basically shortcuts made to the app on the new partition. The same idea if you remove a drive with all your steam games on it, worst case the shortcut won't work.
Also they would then just show a link icon instead of the actual app icon as this is rendered from a file in the apk itself.
After reboot even with the init script any linked apps were gone for me
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Someone correct me if I'm wrong, since I am in no way an expert, but looking at the init.d script I think there should be a space in between 'shmkdir /data/sdext2' and 'mount -t...' ? Haven't powered down yet so I can't confirm whether it works or not.
I have this working great now!
When I tried to go to the play store and download Universal Init.d, it would force close upon opening. I had to search for and download an earlier version, Uni-init v1.0.apk.
It does take longer for my OUYA to boot now, so just wait for it.
Do you mind if I add this script into my Ouya ToolBox?
All credit will be given to you, of course.
Thank you!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2350900
I believe that you can add the ability to mount the ext partition to the ramdisk in the boot.img
foil said:
Do you mind if I add this script into my Ouya ToolBox?
All credit will be given to you, of course.
Thank you!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2350900
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Hope the author let you added asap it be pretty good
is there a way to verify the linking was successful?
i opened links2sd before i gparted my 1.5tb external and it said that there was no secondary partition..
then did the ext4 partition for 100gb and enabled the init.d support and moved the script linked in this thread to my new init.d folder created and then reboot my ouya
then when i opened up links2sd again it allowed me to make links so i did those on gta3 and gtaVC (which are about 1gb a pop) and after it finished i navigated to the /data/sdext2 folder in ES file explorer and it says the folder is empty... i then went into my system settings and it says that my internal storage is still the whack 5.78gb and that i only have like 1,21gb remaining (which is what was present before i tried the mod)..
Im purdy sure i followed everything like i am supposed to... plus it says that my usbdrive folder is empty now too??
so i went into terminal emulator and rebooted the device.. and now my usbdrive shows up, but the apps i linked aren't there in the make drawer and when i opened up links2sd, i cant find the apps i linked in the list at all and it says the second partition isn't found :/
Whats the best combo as far as speed and performance goes? Fastest usb vs SD Card (sandisk extreme pro) with usb adapter?
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I guess everybody would like to expand the Ouya's internal memory. I tried the usual tools, and although DirectoryBind is working, it doesn't help much because there are no obb or data directories to be moved for Ouya games.
However, Link2SD works just fine!
Prerequisites:
Installed SuperUser on Ouya
Link2SD apk
USB drive with a 2nd primary partition formatted as ext4
There are plenty of guides that explain how to get the SuperUser apk installed, so just use the search button above.
The Link2SD apk you can install on your phone from Google Play, and copy it to some place from where you can install it on your Ouya.
Use any tool (gparted, MiniTool Partition, etc.) to create a 2nd, primary partition on your USB drive, and format it to ext4. Use the search button if you are in doubt.
Now, Link2SD does not seem to recognize that there is indeed an ext4 formatted 2nd partition on the USB drive. To make it work, you have to mount it manually to /data/sdext2. So, insert the USB drive in Ouya, and do the following:
[in adb shell]:
su
mkdir /data/sdext2
mount -t ext4 /dev/block/vold/8\:2 /data/sdext2
exit
:victory: Now start Link2SD on the Ouya, and start using that cumbersome touchpad to move apps and data (use the Link button, as Move to SD card does not work for Ouya) to your new found storage space! There are some options in the Link2SD menu to make every future installed app be automatically moved (and linked) to the new location, but I haven't tested that one yet.
Of course things will break if you remove the USB drive from the Ouya, and also if you really power down the Ouya, you have to first mount the ext4 partition manually before you can use the games!
If I find the time I might make a small app/script to automate things, but if someone beats me to it, I won't cry!
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"To make it work, you have to mount it manually to /data/sdext2. So, insert the USB drive in Ouya, and do the following" <---do i type in the commands right from the ouya with terminal emulator? and if so when i type (mkdir /data/sdext2) from the terminal emulator i get a "mkdir failed for /data/sdext2, File exists" i know the file exists so it's cool but when i type the second command (mount -t ext4 /dev/block/vold/8\:2 /data/sdext2) it gives me a "mount: No such file or directory" i dont know what im doing wrong ...please i need some help, i keep running out of internal space and i need to expand ...also i used mini tool partition wizard to format my 16gb sd card to ext4...
foil said:
Do you mind if I add this script into my Ouya ToolBox?
All credit will be given to you, of course.
Thank you!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2350900
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Since the author of the script in post #3 (natorus87) is not answering your question, I will. If you want to copy the concept in your ToolBox, that's perfectly fine with me. Also, if you want to add my app to your toolbox, that's fine too. If you want the exact script of post #3, you'll have to PM natorus87.
Ouya mounting app added
I added an app for the Ouya to do the manual steps of creating the folder and mounting the partition to the OP. The app needs root access (so be sure to reroot your Ouya after a firmware update). Note: it is an Ouya app, so it will show up in the "PLAY" menu instead of the "MAKE" menu...:silly:
Where can we get this app?
Forget that. I have seen you have addedit to the 1st post.
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I am having issues with the app finding the partition.
What type Id does it need to be?
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I have tried unsuccessfully all day to create a partition that is seen by link2sd.
Your app mounts the ext4 partition and I can see it on a file explorer but link 2sd says no partition found.
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I have tried unsuccessfully all day to create a partition that is seen by link2sd.
Your app mounts the ext4 partition and I can see it on a file explorer but link 2sd says no partition found.
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You're right. I'm afraid I left the app in "testing" mode: it mounts to /data/sdext while it should be /data/sdext2. I'll update it tonight. Sorry for the inconvenience, and thanks for reporting.