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[Q] Cyanogenmod 7.1 & Link2sd: Oil & Water?

Today I finally updated my Nexus One to CM 7.1 RC1. Everything in the update went fine, phone booted up perfect.
But I'm having some serious issues getting Link2sd to work now. I first tried using a ext2 partition that was already on my sd card from before. Kept getting this error message from link2sd, no matter how many times I rebooted:
Mount script cannot be created.
mount: mounting /dev/block/vold/179:2 on /data/sdext2 failed: device or resource busy
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I then wiped the ENTIRE SD card, which included destroying the ext2 partition. From my newly blank SD card, I created a 2nd partition using MiniTool Partition Wizard in an ext4 format. Uninstalled Link2SD, reinstalled, opened the app - and I have the exact same error message:
Mount script cannot be created.
mount: mounting /dev/block/vold/179:2 on /data/sdext2 failed: device or resource busy
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What am I doing wrong here? I've also tried using a FAT32 partition, but using that I got a similar Mount Script cannot be created error except it was an I/O error - whatever that is.
Please, someone, anyone, tell me this can be fixed and it's not an issue with CM7.1RC1.

When you did the wipe did you do it full wipe (erase on)? If not then try that. Also try in an ext3 partition.

Dude Random21 said:
When you did the wipe did you do it full wipe (erase on)? If not then try that. Also try in an ext3 partition.
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Thanks for the suggestions. Unfortunately I have tried both of those to no avail. I always do a full wipe when updating ROMs, so that's never really been the issue. Tried ext3 twice. Both times I got Mount-Script-Creation errors (device or resource busy).

Sorry my bad when I said full wipe I meant for the SD card because it's happened to me once I did a quick wipe and it still didn't work then I did a full wipe and it worked.

Dude Random21 said:
Sorry my bad when I said full wipe I meant for the SD card because it's happened to me once I did a quick wipe and it still didn't work then I did a full wipe and it worked.
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What did you do a full wipe with? I'm guessing Amon Ra from your signature?

Actually no I did it from my computer with this http://www.sdcard.org/consumers/formatter_3/ just go into option and put "FULL (Erase)".

Alrighty I'll give it a shot and let ya know. Thanks.
EDIT: Tried...epic fail. Still the same error.

In that casse I'm kind of running out of ideas maybe link2sd isn't compatible with cm7.1-rc1 yet?? If I were you I would try DT, s2e or some other app2ext solution and see if one of those work (DT is usually the one that works the best).

ISSUE RESOLVED.
Sort of.
Did clean wipe of everything (except boot, of course) using Amon Ra.
Downgraded back to CM 7.0.3 (using Amon Ra)
Flashed DTAPPS
a2sd cachesdreset
a2sd install
Installed Link2SD
mount -o /data/sdext2
Set partition type in Link2sd to ext2 (which is very odd considering I know I partitioned a ext3 filesystem in Amon Ra...but whatever)
Reboot
Link2Sd works perfect
Now I gotta figure out how to make DTAPPS go away. I've heard it's counterproductive to have them both on there. We'll see.

Ok that's cool I'm glad you got it resolved and AFAIK it might cause problems but if it works for now why mess with it... Oh right cause it's fun

Dude Random21 said:
Ok that's cool I'm glad you got it resolved and AFAIK it might cause problems but if it works for now why mess with it... Oh right cause it's fun
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Figured out a better workaround method. LINK

Will an ext4 partition do as well in this case?

SmallWalrus said:
Will an ext4 partition do as well in this case?
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Good question, didn't try it. I used ext3. The original a2ext mod method designed by icecreamisdrugs was meant to be used with an ext3 filesystem, and that's the method that I borrowed for my workaround. I imagine as long as you're using a CM ROM it should work fine. But don't quote me on that.

Bling_Diggity said:
Figured out a better workaround method. LINK
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Can work with Motorola Milestone? Thx... I read the other post that u linked here.
P.D.: ops, I use HO!NO cm7 Gingerbread for Milestone

problem setting up link 2 sd

i created a partition ext 2 using link 2 sd but i always get space full error when tryng to partitioni get a mount script error line 15 text file busy should i use the ext 3? i'm using jelly blast rom...

Andraxo said:
i created a partition ext 2 using link 2 sd but i always get space full error when tryng to partitioni get a mount script error line 15 text file busy should i use the ext 3? i'm using jelly blast rom...
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Go to cwm recovery -> mounts & storage -> format sd-ext (It will format your second partition in ext3 format)
Reboot the phone and open link2sd and select ext3 as your second partition. If it still gives error go to more options in link2sd and recreate mount script and select ext4 and reboot phone
For full space problem, uninstall some unnecessary apps from /system and /data or move apps to sd card using Link2Sd

Andraxo said:
i created a partition ext 2 using link 2 sd but i always get space full error when tryng to partitioni get a mount script error line 15 text file busy should i use the ext 3? i'm using jelly blast rom...
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By 5830i its recommended to use with ext3 partition.
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saeed14i said:
Go to cwm recovery -> mounts & storage -> format sd-ext (It will format your second partition in ext3 format)
Reboot the phone and open link2sd and select ext3 as your second partition. If it still gives error go to more options in link2sd and recreate mount script and select ext4 and reboot phone
For full space problem, uninstall some unnecessary apps from /system and /data or move apps to sd card using Link2Sd
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i think i'ma just do this frmo the start guess i did the wrong one (ext 2 ) should've done ext 3..

Andraxo said:
i only see format /sdcard there is no format/sd-ext o_o?
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CWM Recovery v5.0.2.6 should have this option. I'm looking at it right now. Right below format /sdcard & Right Above mount USB Storage option is the option format /sd-ext
Anyway if you still can't find it in cwm, use minitool partition in windows to format the sd-ext partition in ext3 format. Link2sd has some issues in Jellyblast ROM in my experience. But it was solved for me by the method i explained to you in my last post. Also verify if you have got the latest version of link2sd.
Most importantly, please note that link2sd will only detect ext2 format if you are on stock kernel. It will detect ext3 & ext4 formats only if you are on Rafael's kernel

saeed14i said:
CWM Recovery v5.0.2.6 should have this option. I'm looking at it right now. Right below format /sdcard & Right Above mount USB Storage option is the option format /sd-ext
Anyway if you still can't find it in cwm, use minitool partition in windows to format the sd-ext partition in ext3 format. Link2sd has some issues in Jellyblast ROM in my experience. But it was solved for me by the method i explained to you in my last post. Also verify if you have got the latest version of link2sd.
Most importantly, please note that link2sd will only detect ext2 format if you are on stock kernel. It will detect ext3 & ext4 formats only if you are on Rafael's kernel
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thank you and yes i'm using rafael's kernel i'll try it your way i was using an older version of cwm i guess

anyway i formatted the partition to ext 3 using mini tool should work now i think
lol now it just says mlount script cannot be created invalid argument ext 3 may not be created on your device...try fat 32.

Andraxo said:
i created a partition ext 2 using link 2 sd but i always get space full error when tryng to partitioni get a mount script error line 15 text file busy should i use the ext 3? i'm using jelly blast rom...
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problem is with jelly blast rom..uninstall Link2sd with rom..and install it from play sore..will work fine..use Ext2 or Ext 3..:good:

[Guide][Script]How to increase the Internal Memory

HI ! In this tutorial i am going to show ya all How to Increase the Internal Memory on SGA GT-S5830i.
This tutorial is not my work. I have taken other tutorials and made one full. As many people were a bit confused about doing this , here it is the all in one tutorial
What do you need :
- CronMod Script
- CWM
- Brain
- Latest Rafael.Baugis Kernels
CronMod Script by Styrke link : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1955422
- Now download the "Cronmod Unofficial by Styrke" from the thread ( I strongly recommand it , not the other versions because it doesn't lag and GPS works )
- Place it on SD Card after 1st step [ Partition SD Card step ]
Now we are going to make a partition to the SD Card so backup all your SD Card before doing this ( It formats it )
ClockWorkMod Recovery link : http://www.mediafire.com/?a4j6zsoyaihhy60
- Place it on SD Card after 1st step [ Partition SD Card step ]
Link2SD : Link in PlayStore ( Download when it's time to download on the installation steps lol :silly: )
OK , Let's start now :
Partition SD Card :
1) Open CWM Recovery
2) Go to "Advanced"
3) Select "Partition SD Card"
4) Choose your SD-ext size (if you’re using a 2Gb SD card, choose 512Mb. If your SD card is 4Gb or greater, you can choose 1024Mb)
5) Select "0M" Swap.
6) Wait for the procces finish.
7) Reboot.
8) Now download Link2SD from Playstore.
9) Open Link2SD you will be prompted to choose between ext2, ext3, ext4 or FAT32.
10) First , Choose ext2. If it don't work then restart Link2SD and when then don't choose ext2 but ext4. ( Don't worry , it works )
11) It will say mount script created. Reboot your phone now.
12) Open link2sd and if the message doesn’t show up, you succeded.
13) Go to Link2sd>Settings>check the autolink.
14) To check your memory, select “Storage Info”. This will show you the current state of your internal memory, FAT32, and ext2 partition.
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Placing the 2nd partition of SD Card to internal.
15) Now your SD Card is formated .
16) Place the CronMod Script on your SD Card ( Cronmod Unofficial file )
17) Open CWM again
18) Foramt /data /sd-ext /system
19) Mount /system
20) Flash custom rom
21) Remount /system
22) Flash "Cronmod Unofficial " script.
23) Reboot
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Alternative mod : If you have already your custom ROM just do these easy steps :
1) Format /data /sd-ext
2) Mount /system
3) Flash "Cronmod Unofficial" script
4) Reboot
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NOW YOU SUCCESFULLY INCREASED YOUR INTERNAL MEMORY
How to delete 2nd partition and revert to normally :
1) Go to CWM
2) Go to Mounts and Storage
3) Choose " format /sdcard "
4) Done
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Note : Backup everything again or you will lose every app installed on 2nd Partition too.
Press Thanks if i helped you
Credits :
1) Styrke ( For the Cronmod Script )
2) Adam Parnala ( Link2SD Tutorial )
3) Me for writing this TUT
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how do I format sd card partition ??
any thing other than mini tool partision wizard ??
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is this to download?
Data2sd-ext Fixed.zip
As the other one is not there

No no ! No tool needed and what do you mean to format it ? Ah, if you mean the 2nd partion just format/wipe the /sd-ext on the mounts and storage on CWM . But it is unnessesary becouse the 2nd partition is transfered to the the internal memory.
Sent from my Galaxy S4

recommend fresh rom... rom with lot of appk maybe bootloop...no need link2sd... easy way, flash rom, flash kernel(boot.img & module) mount system & flash cronmod unofficial by styrke(latest script).. done... depend of what rom, maybe no need to mount system... kernel also, no need flash if rom include lattest kernel...:silly: adios...
#remember, create partition with cwm its totally format your sdcard... before do this, save data sdcard to pc/laptop... only left behind cwm.zip... when done, move back saving data to sdcard... when all its ready, happy flashing lol...

Sniper Killer said:
No no ! No tool needed and what do you mean to format it ? Ah, if you mean the 2nd partion just format/wipe the /sd-ext on the mounts and storage on CWM . But it is unnessesary becouse the 2nd partition is transfered to the the internal memory.
Sent from my Galaxy S4
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Did you check your gps? It didnt work for me. I also prefer data2sd script but gps didnt work on it.
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can u tell me how to do it in JELLY BLAST V3.4.plzzzz give detailed steps.

Wrong Section
Guides are for General Section

purumishra13 said:
can u tell me how to do it in JELLY BLAST V3.4.plzzzz give detailed steps.
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Sorry , I haven't said there that RAFAEL.BAUGIS KERNELS NEEDED ! It's my mistake ! IT's universal for all d roms ! But JellyBlast v.3 doesn't have the Rafael baugis kernels , but if you have it it's ok . follow d steps !normally !

iamareebjamal said:
Wrong Section
Guides are for General Section
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This is my first thread, sorry I'm a bit noob

MrNothingPersonal said:
recommend fresh rom... rom with lot of appk maybe bootloop...no need link2sd... easy way, flash rom, flash kernel(boot.img & module) mount system & flash cronmod unofficial by styrke(latest script).. done... depend of what rom, maybe no need to mount system... kernel also, no need flash if rom include lattest kernel...:silly: adios...
#remember, create partition with cwm its totally format your sdcard... before do this, save data sdcard to pc/laptop... only left behind cwm.zip... when done, move back saving data to sdcard... when all its ready, happy flashing lol...
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LOL ! Isn't this what have you said already on the TUT !!! ? And without Link2SD you idiot , you can't choose the system files betwee ext2 olr ext4 or whatever !!! ( sorry fr the word "idiot' LOL )

Please change the font color of the first post.
It's unreadable with the dark theme of the xda app.
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Androidnow said:
Did you check your gps? It didnt work for me. I also prefer data2sd script but gps didnt work on it.
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Yes, with MindCr rom + data2sd fix GPS is working..
Thanks !

Hey I followed your whole procedure,
but I got stocked when I wanted to apply the data2ext-fixed file
During my stock rom, I had partionated my sd-card on windows computer, not with CWM, but after I used ur guide, I partionated it again with CWM, so now it should have the structure given by CWM, right?
But here is the problem. In CWM I don't get the option "Format /data /sd-ext" there are just the following options: format "/data or /sdcard or /system or /cache" but no option "Format /data /sd-ext"
So might it be that CWM didn't apply the extention right?
When I open Link2SD it does all the things it should do, but the internal memory is rising, so maybe it is not putting the files in the right place, someone said instead of putting them to "sd-ext" it is putting them to "sdext2"
Another point: In the tutorial u mentioned after step 14)
"Placing the 2nd partition of SD Card to internal." Is that a point I have to do?
Because right now the 2nd partition is sdext2, but it is still not preventing that the internal memory is rising.
Hope u can help me to solve this problem.

Munchkin86 said:
Hey I followed your whole procedure,
but I got stocked when I wanted to apply the data2ext-fixed file
During my stock rom, I had partionated my sd-card on windows computer, not with CWM, but after I used ur guide, I partionated it again with CWM, so now it should have the structure given by CWM, right?
But here is the problem. In CWM I don't get the option "Format /data /sd-ext" there are just the following options: format "/data or /sdcard or /system or /cache" but no option "Format /data /sd-ext"
So might it be that CWM didn't apply the extention right?
When I open Link2SD it does all the things it should do, but the internal memory is rising, so maybe it is not putting the files in the right place, someone said instead of putting them to "sd-ext" it is putting them to "sdext2"
Another point: In the tutorial u mentioned after step 14)
"Placing the 2nd partition of SD Card to internal." Is that a point I have to do?
Because right now the 2nd partition is sdext2, but it is still not preventing that the internal memory is rising.
Hope u can help me to solve this problem.
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LOL. Of course there is no such option like Format /data /sd-ext. What he mean is format your data and sd-ext one by one. Meaning you should format data 1st, After finished format sd-ext.
And for your second point problem, it is a title. Not a step to follow.

uchihachi said:
LOL. Of course there is no such option like Format /data /sd-ext. What he mean is format your data and sd-ext one by one. Meaning you should format data 1st, After finished format sd-ext.
And for your second point problem, it is a title. Not a step to follow.
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Ok, but in CWM there are only the options "format data" and "format sd-card" so in this case "sd-card" and "sd-ext" is the same?
Because I don't want that the ext3 which i partitioned before will be deleted and the sd-card will only consist of one partition and not "sd-card" by itself and "ext3" part on the sd-card.
If i push "format sd-card" it will not destroy the partitions which i created before?

Munchkin86 said:
Ok, but in CWM there are only the options "format data" and "format sd-card" so in this case "sd-card" and "sd-ext" is the same?
Because I don't want that the ext3 which i partitioned before will be deleted and the sd-card will only consist of one partition and not "sd-card" by itself and "ext3" part on the sd-card.
If i push "format sd-card" it will not destroy the partitions which i created before?
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Ha? Thats wierd. Actually you should see many option which one you wanna format in 'mount and storage'. Which version of CWM do you use? Where do you get it?
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Munchkin86 said:
Ok, but in CWM there are only the options "format data" and "format sd-card" so in this case "sd-card" and "sd-ext" is the same?
Because I don't want that the ext3 which i partitioned before will be deleted and the sd-card will only consist of one partition and not "sd-card" by itself and "ext3" part on the sd-card.
If i push "format sd-card" it will not destroy the partitions which i created before?
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LOL , data2ext script is only for ext2 first and you should go to mounts and systems and format /sd-ext and data as i said in the instructions . If you can't see any , buy some glasses You haven't seen correctly ! Follow d steps carefully. It's a bit complied so you should keep an eye to the thread and an eye to the phone .. And yes if you format /sdcard your partition will revert back , so you will uninstall it

Sniper Killer said:
LOL , data2ext script is only for ext2 first and you should go to mounts and systems and format /sd-ext and data as i said in the instructions . If you can't see any , buy some glasses You haven't seen correctly ! Follow d steps carefully. It's a bit complied so you should keep an eye to the thread and an eye to the phone .. And yes if you format /sdcard your partition will revert back , so you will uninstall it
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Thank you for the answers.
So yeah maybe the CWM version I'm using is outdated.
So let me ask this
in this thread there are some files to root and also have CWM.
My phone is rooted, so which file (i think they should be most up-to-date CWM-files, right?) should I download and use for CWM?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1551156
So another question, so you said the partition should be ext2 not ext3, otherwise the data2ext script doesn't work, right?
I think I can't see the "format sd-ext" option, because my CWM is outdated, which version should I install? Where is the link for the most current- or usable version? Should I get the ClockWorkRec_S5830C-i-M.zip from the thread mentioned above?
uchihachi said:
Ha? Thats wierd. Actually you should see many option which one you wanna format in 'mount and storage'. Which version of CWM do you use? Where do you get it?
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I got it from a german android website called: android-hilfe.de but yeah I also think that the CWM is not up-to-date.
Anyway still thanks for your help.

Munchkin86 said:
Thank you for the answers.
So yeah maybe the CWM version I'm using is outdated.
So let me ask this
in this thread there are some files to root and also have CWM.
My phone is rooted, so which file (i think they should be most up-to-date CWM-files, right?) should I download and use for CWM?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1551156
So another question, so you said the partition should be ext2 not ext3, otherwise the data2ext script doesn't work, right?
I think I can't see the "format sd-ext" option, because my CWM is outdated, which version should I install? Where is the link for the most current- or usable version? Should I get the ClockWorkRec_S5830C-i-M.zip from the thread mentioned above?
I got it from a german android website called: android-hilfe.de but yeah I also think that the CWM is not up-to-date.
Anyway still thanks for your help.
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Yes, use CWM from rafael kernel thread..
Thanks !

I have ROOT but now what?

Hello
I have managed to root my phone and confirmed this with a free app on Google.Play but now what do I do?
I read somewhere that I need ClockworkMod and I followed a tutorial but the link was dead.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1034145
Dead link for clockworkmod 5
http://[url="http//forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=743333&d=1318051346
I am not exactly sure what Clockworkmod is and why I need it.
My plan is to be able to backup my Phone operating system (ROM I think it is called)
And I also want to put all my apps stored on the phone's memory onto an SD card. This is because I keep getting warnings that my internal memory is full.
I would appreciate any help or advice
Cheers

the lemming said:
Hello
I have managed to root my phone and confirmed this with a free app on Google.Play but now what do I do?
I read somewhere that I need ClockworkMod and I followed a tutorial but the link was dead.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1034145
Dead link for clockworkmod 5
http://[url="http//forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=743333&d=1318051346
I am not exactly sure what Clockworkmod is and why I need it.
My plan is to be able to backup my Phone operating system (ROM I think it is called)
And I also want to put all my apps stored on the phone's memory onto an SD card. This is because I keep getting warnings that my internal memory is full.
I would appreciate any help or advice
Cheers
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I told you it in your other post
ROOT + CWM 5.0.2.6. FIX

Viper The Ripper said:
I told you it in your other post
ROOT + CWM 5.0.2.6. FIX
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Hello
For some reason the link you gave in the other post was broken. However the link you have just given does work and I have now downloaded it.
Thank you

Viper The Ripper said:
I told you it in your other post
ROOT + CWM 5.0.2.6. FIX
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May I ask how you can tell if the Backup process has been successful?
Is there a way to verify the backup?
I only ask as I have tried to make a backup and got the message that could not mount SD-ext
And that the backup my not be supported by my device. The information went very quickly so I could not get the info exactly.
Cheers

the lemming said:
May I ask how you can tell if the Backup process has been successful?
Is there a way to verify the backup?
I only ask as I have tried to make a backup and got the message that could not mount SD-ext
And that the backup my not be supported by my device. The information went very quickly so I could not get the info exactly.
Cheers
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1. Your backup = ALL your current rom data
2. Umm... I've never had a problem using CMW :S
3. Sd-ext IS NOT sdcard, so no problem if you haven't got sd-ext partition the script always finish telling you that you haven't got a sd-ext and skipping automatically this step , that's all. No problem at all

Hello
Before I did the clockworkmod, I partitioned my SD card into two FAT32 partitions. One was for my data and a smaller partition was to be in preparation of learning how to transfer all my apps to the SD card.
I was worried that partitioning the SD card had caused complications.

the lemming said:
Hello
Before I did the clockworkmod, I partitioned my SD card into two FAT32 partitions. One was for my data and a smaller partition was to be in preparation of learning how to transfer all my apps to the SD card.
I was worried that partitioning the SD card had caused complications.
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What did you use to do partitions?CWM?
I use minipartition tools (a windows free tool) and is to easy
Now you can use Link2sd e.g.
If I were you I'd create an ext4 (as sd-ext partition) instead of create 2 Fat32. Because ext4 can be used with int2ext scripts too
If you want you can read this q&a thread about link2sd/int2ext to get more useful info
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2313327

Hello
I did indeed use minipartition tools to create two partitions. I have a 16Gb card. I saved 2Gb for the second partition. I will now format that partition to ext4.
Cheers

the lemming said:
Hello
I did indeed use minipartition tools to create two partitions. I have a 16Gb card. I saved 2Gb for the second partition. I will now format that partition to ext4.
Cheers
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format with ext4
mount system
flash this script and hurray work done
HIT THANKS MAN

So this method works for sure? On the Ace is possible to make only a 512mb ext4 partition to use it with int2ext, right? Because every 500mb partition is needed 100mb of internal storage.

MeltingSnowman said:
So this method works for sure? On the Ace is possible to make only a 512mb ext4 partition to use it with int2ext, right? Because every 500mb partition is needed 100mb of internal storage.
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Yes, for sure!!
...no, you can do a partition with the size that you want. This script mount your /sd-ext as your /data partition so you can use all space you want in your sd-ext partition
I had 1GB partition and worked without problems with int2ext+ script

Class 10 32GB SD Card - Can't partition from TWRP/CWM

Hi S5830 users (S5830 only)
I tried using TWRP and CWM to repartition my 32GB Class 10 SD card but failed, only MiniTool for Windows works, but I can't seem to use Link2SD to do an sd2ext
ROM: CM11 modded
Kernel: MA6

BachMinuetInG said:
Hi S5830 users (S5830 only)
I tried using TWRP and CWM to repartition my 32GB Class 10 SD card but failed, only MiniTool for Windows works, but I can't seem to use Link2SD to do an sd2ext
ROM: CM11 modded
Kernel: MA6
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Can you tell me exactly what the error is? Are you able to create the mount scripts? You only have one sd-ext partition right?

mahithm said:
Can you tell me exactly what the error is? Are you able to create the mount scripts? You only have one sd-ext partition right?
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According to MiniTool Partition Wizard, yes, I have 1 FAT32 (about 30GB) and another Ext3 partition. However, the device doesn't read it, and I cannot partition through either TWRP or CWM. I'm testing Cronmod on CM10.1 now, will update.
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BachMinuetInG said:
According to MiniTool Partition Wizard, yes, I have 1 FAT32 (about 30GB) and another Ext3 partition. However, the device doesn't read it, and I cannot partition through either TWRP or CWM. I'm testing Cronmod on CM10.1 now, will update.
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TWRP or CWM should not be used to create a new ext partition if your sdcard already have another ext partition. Meaning you should have only one ext partition in your sdcard. So delete the ext3 partition and the fat32 partition, then create a single new fat32 partition on the 32BG sdcard. Now use the recovery mod to create the ext partition. That should work. Between Link2SD and CronMod, I would always go for CronMod. Then again its my opinion. Any way if you have any problem, just post here and I'll be glad to help

mahithm said:
TWRP or CWM should not be used to create a new ext partition if your sdcard already have another ext partition. Meaning you should have only one ext partition in your sdcard. So delete the ext3 partition and the fat32 partition, then create a single new fat32 partition on the 32BG sdcard. Now use the recovery mod to create the ext partition. That should work. Between Link2SD and CronMod, I would always go for CronMod. Then again its my opinion. Any way if you have any problem, just post here and I'll be glad to help
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Is a Primary partition fine, or do I have to use a Logical partition?
EDIT: I used a Primary partition, and got this:
Partitioning SD Card...
Removing partition table...
Creating FAT32 partition...
Creating EXT partition...
E:Unable to create EXT partition.
Updating partition details...
(TWRP says 'Failed')
EDIT 2: I used a Logical partition, and got this:
E:Unable to mount '/sdcard'
Partitioning SD card...
Creating FAT32 partition...
Creating EXT partition...
E:Unable to create EXT partition.
Updating partition details...
EDIT 3: I think I might have found the problem: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1585572
I will test this and get back!

BachMinuetInG said:
Is a Primary partition fine, or do I have to use a Logical partition?
EDIT: I used a Primary partition, and got this:
Partitioning SD Card...
Removing partition table...
Creating FAT32 partition...
Creating EXT partition...
E:Unable to create EXT partition.
Updating partition details...
(TWRP says 'Failed')
EDIT 2: I used a Logical partition, and got this:
E:Unable to mount '/sdcard'
Partitioning SD card...
Creating FAT32 partition...
Creating EXT partition...
E:Unable to create EXT partition.
Updating partition details...
EDIT 3: I think I might have found the problem: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1585572
I will test this and get back!
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If possible, can you try with CWM? Here is the link,
CWM 5.0.2.6 fix for Samsung Galaxy Ace S5830
Hope I Helped

mahithm said:
If possible, can you try with CWM? Here is the link,
CWM 5.0.2.6 fix for Samsung Galaxy Ace S5830
Hope I Helped
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Tried with that, and it said
Partitioning SD Card... please wait...
Done!
(Copying my files back now, waiting to test)

BachMinuetInG said:
Tried with that, and it said
Partitioning SD Card... please wait...
Done!
(Copying my files back now, waiting to test)
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That's pretty much it. Fingers crossed. Waiting for your reply

mahithm said:
That's pretty much it. Fingers crossed. Waiting for your reply
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Steps taken: Copied files directly through Cronmod ZIP (INt2EXtV2+) to respective places (i.e. /system/etc/init.d/) using FX File Explorer, rebooted, and it BOOTS!
Hang on a minute, let me check my disk space, it still reads '16MB free, 162MB used'. is that normal? The script has already been put into the- Wait a minute, the space just increased to 24MB free, 154MB used.
Oh my gosh. Link2SD is saying that there is no second partition.
Apparently the other init.d files are rwxr-xr-x, root, shell, but 40int2ext is rwxr-xr-x, root, root. Is that normal too?
P.S. Sorry, my Shift key is malfunctioning
EDIT: I'm manually flashing Cronmod again, instead of copying directly, as TWRP and CWM 6 didn't allow. CWM 5 works like a charm.
EDIT 2: Still 15MB free *Cries*

BachMinuetInG said:
Steps taken: Copied files directly through Cronmod ZIP (INt2EXtV2+) to respective places (i.e. /system/etc/init.d/) using FX File Explorer, rebooted, and it BOOTS!
Hang on a minute, let me check my disk space, it still reads '16MB free, 162MB used'. is that normal? The script has already been put into the- Wait a minute, the space just increased to 24MB free, 154MB used.
Apparently the other init.d files are rwxr-xr-x, root, shell, but 40int2ext is rwxr-xr-x, root, root. Is that normal too?
P.S. Sorry, my Shift key is malfunctioning
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BTW what rom are you using now?
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BachMinuetInG said:
Steps taken: Copied files directly through Cronmod ZIP (INt2EXtV2+) to respective places (i.e. /system/etc/init.d/) using FX File Explorer, rebooted, and it BOOTS!
Hang on a minute, let me check my disk space, it still reads '16MB free, 162MB used'. is that normal? The script has already been put into the- Wait a minute, the space just increased to 24MB free, 154MB used.
Oh my gosh. Link2SD is saying that there is no second partition.
Apparently the other init.d files are rwxr-xr-x, root, shell, but 40int2ext is rwxr-xr-x, root, root. Is that normal too?
P.S. Sorry, my Shift key is malfunctioning
EDIT: I'm manually flashing Cronmod again, instead of copying directly, as TWRP and CWM 6 didn't allow. CWM 5 works like a charm.
EDIT 2: Still 15MB free *Cries*
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You should know that CronMod and Link2SD doesn't work together. Since CronMod is present, Link2sd can't find the ext partition. What is the size of your ext partition. What rom are you using now? For every 512MB sd-ext partition you need a 100MB space on /data. So please limit your sd-ext patition to 1GB max.

mahithm said:
BTW what rom are you using now?
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You should know that CronMod and Link2SD doesn't work together. Since CronMod is present, Link2sd can't find the ext partition. What is the size of your ext partition. What rom are you using now? For every 512MB sd-ext partition you need a 100MB space on /data. So please limit your sd-ext patition to 1GB max.
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I'm using Maclaw's CM10.1. I don't use CronMod and Link2SD together, when i figured out that CronMod didn't work I tried to use Link2SD. As for the /data, is it 100MB free?

BachMinuetInG said:
I'm using Maclaw's CM10.1. I don't use CronMod and Link2SD together, when i figured out that CronMod didn't work I tried to use Link2SD. As for the /data, is it 100MB free?
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For our Samsung Galaxy Ace S5830, we have an internal memory of 150MB. So your ext partition size should not be more than 1GB for CronMod to work. BTW what is the size of your ext partition?

mahithm said:
For our Samsung Galaxy Ace S5830, we have an internal memory of 150MB. So your ext partition size should not be more than 1GB for CronMod to work. BTW what is the size of your ext partition?
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If I'm not wrong... I chose 1024MB (1GB) at the selection screen.

BachMinuetInG said:
If I'm not wrong... I chose 1024MB (1GB) at the selection screen.
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As a last resort, try to reflash this rom. Make sure to backup all the data. Take the rom file, extract it, put 40int2ext file inside /system/etc/init.d/ and then compress it back. Now go to CWM, do "Wipe Data/ Factory reset", "Wipe cache partitions", Mount & Storage> "Format /system" and "Format /sd-ext", Advanced> "Wipe Dalvik Cache" and "Wipe Battery Stats". Now reflash the custom rom. This should pretty much solve it. Restore all the necessary data.

mahithm said:
As a last resort, try to reflash this rom. Make sure to backup all the data. Take the rom file, extract it, put 40int2ext file inside /system/etc/init.d/ and then compress it back. Now go to CWM, do "Wipe Data/ Factory reset", "Wipe cache partitions", Mount & Storage> "Format /system" and "Format /sd-ext", Advanced> "Wipe Dalvik Cache" and "Wipe Battery Stats". Now reflash the custom rom. This should pretty solve it. Restore all the necessary data.
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Thanks for your help I'll get back to you as soon as I've tried it :good::highfive:

BachMinuetInG said:
Thanks for your help I'll get back to you as soon as I've tried it :good::highfive:
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No problem :good:

mahithm said:
No problem :good:
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I've tried that already, and the device went into a bootloop. However, I used GParted to partition 777MB sd-ext, and the rest FAT32, and it boot up after flashing CM10.1 > GApps > CronMod INT2EXT4
The only problem was that the memory remained the same, and Partition info showed /sd-ext (EXT 0.00B/0.00B)
EDIT: For some reason sd-ext doesn't mount, but formats perfectly.

BachMinuetInG said:
I've tried that already, and the device went into a bootloop. However, I used GParted to partition 777MB sd-ext, and the rest FAT32, and it boot up after flashing CM10.1 > GApps > CronMod INT2EXT4
The only problem was that the memory remained the same, and Partition info showed /sd-ext (EXT 0.00B/0.00B)
EDIT: For some reason sd-ext doesn't mount, but formats perfectly.
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Have you tried flashing the CronMod from CWM? Can you give it a try? Also try to use INT2EXT+ as it is much more stable than others. Hope I Helped

mahithm said:
Have you tried flashing the CronMod from CWM? Can you give it a try?
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When I flash it from CWM sometimes it somehow finishes without incident, but the file doesn't get copied.

BachMinuetInG said:
When I flash it from CWM sometimes it somehow finishes without incident, but the file doesn't get copied.
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Try to use INT2EXT+ as it is much more stable than others. Also you might need to mount /system from CWM before flashing if its not getting copied.